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My name is Chris and I am the owner of http://www.DirectSalesTalk.com which orginally started as DirectSalesTalkRadio.com.
With my Direct Sales Talk site, I have been developing it as a resource for Direct Sellers of all types. Articles are there to use and learn from. You can use the articles for your newsletters and downline training or any other use that would help your direct sales business. Exclusive Partnerships are available for those looking for specialty advertising and growing their teams. One full page dedicated to you and your business!
I have also developed another niche site devoted to growing your Direct Sales business http://www.CraftShowTips.com. Perfect for tips and help on using your Direct Sales business in a different venue and to gather leads and grow your sales!
Are you in need of PLR articles or need help creating blog posts or article series? I am a ghostwriter as well and you can get more info on how to hire me to help your website and blog
You can find me on Twitter as DirectSalesTalk and Facebook by Chris Carroll as well, so be sure to follow me.
Enjoy the information. It comes from the heart in hopes that you learn, expand and grow your business. My blessings to you
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- Content rich websites are key in growing your traffic. If you need articles for your site related to Direct Sales, here are some that you may use as long as the bio is included!
Are you in need of help growing your Direct Sales biz? These articles with help you too!! - Tips to Recruiting Online for Your Direct Sales Business | Direct Sales Talk ~ Ongoing Chatter
- We have all seen the craziness on chat forums when someone asks a simple question about a direct sales business. People all of a sudden come out of the
Don't be Shackled by the Rules!
Take Charge of Your Advertising!
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Does your company have tons of rules about advertising? How about websites? Do the rules make you feel like you are being restricted by the company? Well maybe you are not!
Let's look at this from another point of view. Most Direct Sales businesses are geared to grow through personal contact. You talk to people. Share your goods and services and business opportunities. Direct Sales is Based on Personal Contact. Ok, so what if you can't have a website! Does that mean you are stopped from using message boards and forums to grow your business? Not really. So you can't use print advertising or the name of the company in print. Does that mean you cannot make a generic ad for your business? Not really. No recruiting ads online? Big Deal!! You can recruit the heck out of your hostess and customers.
What I am trying to say is that since the concept of door to door sales and Direct Sales as a whole was conceived, it has been about Personal relationships and not about how good your ad was or how many you blasted out in the world. You mainly grow your business by talking to people, finding their likes and filling that need. Period!
Sure there is going to be some people that have mainly done online sales and that is great. But in our world of Direct Sales, the more you do offline, the greater your sales will be. Offline contact will feed
Online sales as well, so they do go hand in hand. But, by focusing on personal contact and one on one relationships, you will be successful.
Read your contract again and then read between the lines. It tells you all of the things you cannot do. But look for the things you can do. Focus on those and do them well! You will be a success
and will not have to be frustrated any more.
Copyright by Chris Carroll. All Rights Reserved.
Networking Events Really Grow Your Business
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Networking Events Really Grow Your Business
What really is a Networking Event and how can I use it to better my business? That is the question at hand!
Everyone knows that advertising gets your name out to the public and becomes a way of growing your name recognition. But the true way comes of growing your business is by relationship building.
Networking events have become a great way to connect with others in business to develop a relationship with other like minded business owners.
One of the best venues is to join your local Chamber of Commerce. The chambers usually have monthly events and do a great job with them. Even if you are living in a small community, chances are you have a city or county chamber office. Larger areas may even have local networking groups as well. There are many networking groups dedicated to women and direct sales. Perhaps look for one in your area.
Attending these events with business card in hand is a must. Look for an interesting person to strike up a conversation with and get to know something about them and their business. Focus on meeting 3-4 people at the most to exchange business cards with. Any more than that and you will have a hard time remembering them. You are not there looking to gather as many cards as possible, you are looking for something in common your businesses could offer one another. Collect several cards from each person, so that when the need arises, you can refer your new found "partner" to a new customer. As we already know, referrals make your business go round!
After the event, drop a card in the mail with a note about your meeting at the event. Make it personal and make sure to include several more of your business cards as well.
At your next mixer, do the same thing, growing your contact list and continue developing the relationships of those you have already met. Soon you will have a great circle of contacts and referrals from the new "partners" you have met.
Developing your business this way is a sure fire winner. Becoming known in your community is another great way for name recognition and in the end, growth for your business.
Copyright Chris Carroll. All Rights Reserved.
What really is a Networking Event and how can I use it to better my business? That is the question at hand!
Everyone knows that advertising gets your name out to the public and becomes a way of growing your name recognition. But the true way comes of growing your business is by relationship building.
Networking events have become a great way to connect with others in business to develop a relationship with other like minded business owners.
One of the best venues is to join your local Chamber of Commerce. The chambers usually have monthly events and do a great job with them. Even if you are living in a small community, chances are you have a city or county chamber office. Larger areas may even have local networking groups as well. There are many networking groups dedicated to women and direct sales. Perhaps look for one in your area.
Attending these events with business card in hand is a must. Look for an interesting person to strike up a conversation with and get to know something about them and their business. Focus on meeting 3-4 people at the most to exchange business cards with. Any more than that and you will have a hard time remembering them. You are not there looking to gather as many cards as possible, you are looking for something in common your businesses could offer one another. Collect several cards from each person, so that when the need arises, you can refer your new found "partner" to a new customer. As we already know, referrals make your business go round!
After the event, drop a card in the mail with a note about your meeting at the event. Make it personal and make sure to include several more of your business cards as well.
At your next mixer, do the same thing, growing your contact list and continue developing the relationships of those you have already met. Soon you will have a great circle of contacts and referrals from the new "partners" you have met.
Developing your business this way is a sure fire winner. Becoming known in your community is another great way for name recognition and in the end, growth for your business.
Copyright Chris Carroll. All Rights Reserved.
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Oct 28, 2008 @ 5:36 pm | delete
- Hey Chris! I looked through your website and I have to say, thanks for all the info! If you ever go back on the air, let us know... it looks like you really know what you're talking about.
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income4now Sep 3, 2008 @ 12:39 pm | delete
- Great lens, I've been involved in direct sales now for 3 years working at home. I have some great marketing resources, take a look.
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- Wow! You've done a lot!
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- Hey Chris,
I have run across your direct sales talk on the web a few times. Great job on your lens.
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