One of the best ways to sell things online is via Facebook Live video. Here is a step-by-step guide of proven best practices to get you started and ready for success. Let’s get started!
MLM Parties The time has come. You said “Yes,” to jumping into one of the hardest, yet most rewarding industries and now, it’s time to get the party started. No, literally – it’s time to start planning your first party! Although it can seem a little scary, one of the easiest ways to take the guesswork out of planning a
Built-In Reporting | Today’s multi-level marketing (MLM) companies have access to more customer, inventory, and market data than ever before. While data can be powerful, it can also be daunting when it’s difficult to bring together. It’s estimated that businesses leave up to 73 percent of the data they collect unused because it’s difficult to access or takes too much
Customer Experience in MLM Sales What’s the secret behind increasing multi-level marketing (MLM) sales? Some point to high-quality and innovative products. Others argue for market insights and marketing expertise. Still, others say the secret lies in strategic thinking and consistent execution. Of course, all of the above are essential elements for MLM success. But, if they’re not paired with a
Sales taxes. Wholesale costs. And MLM compliance. Oh my. Most people don’t start a multi-level marketing (MLM) company because they want to learn more about these topics. They’re just inescapable facts of doing business in the direct selling industry. So, what do you need to know? And how can you ensure you know enough to keep your business on the
Multi-level marketing (MLM) companies have a big opportunity. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated shifts in two key areas: how people shop and how people want to work. Both trends are lining up as ideal fits for the MLM model. To take full advantage of the opportunity, direct-selling companies will need to increase their focus on representative retention. Today, MLMs face
Keeping up with how your customers want to connect, shop, and purchase depends on your company’s multi-level marketing (MLM software. It’s the engine that empowers sales representatives to meet customers where they are, interact online or in-person, offer a range of payment options – and connect all the dots behind the scenes to enable integrated inventory management and comprehensive reporting.
Which is more important for multi-level marketing companies (MLMs)? Customer retention or representative retention? Before you answer, you should know it’s a bit of a trick question. The correct answer is, “neither is more important.” But it’s not just because both are essential for MLMs. It’s also because customer retention and field representative retention are closely connected. There’s a direct
No matter what you call it – live selling, livestream selling, social selling, or virtual selling – connecting with your community of customers via live online events is a natural evolution of multi-level marketing (MLM). And the COVID-19 pandemic has increased customer comfort levels with shopping online and interacting through video chats. Whether you’re planning your first live selling event
People become representatives for multi-level marketing (MLM) companies for a variety of reasons. Some are looking to fulfill their entrepreneurial dreams without significant startup costs. Others are customers of a product who become passionate advocates for a brand. Still others’ main objective is a desire to make a little extra money on the side. The combination of an independent sales
MLM Diversity | You’ve probably heard of the term “diversity” more than once, as it has found its way into all kinds of conversation. From casual talks with friends to company discussions, diversity is one of the most common topics to date. Diversity celebrates difference, and the fact that no two people are precisely alike presents a significant enough reason
MLM Relationships Most multi-level marketing (MLM) is comprised of independent distributors all after the same allures — more money, the entrepreneurial lifestyle, and flexibility. These attributes are not necessarily bad things to aspire towards, but they cannot dominate that landscape without damaging both the distributor and customer expectations. It’s important to understand the significance of establishing and maintaining rapport with
Five Questions to Consider When Choosing MLM Software MLM Software | Gone are the days of door-to-door sales. It’s 2018. Rapid growth in technology and innovation are quickly changing the multi-level marketing (MLM) and party planning landscape. No longer do you have to worry about losing papers, reconciling scattered inventory, and sales tax compliance on your own. Now, there’s software
MLM Network The definition of success varies from person to person. This is especially true in the multi-level marketing (MLM) industry. Some gauge their success based on how much they sell or the number of customers they have. Others base it on the ability to make a full-time living, while some see success as earning enough to supplement their income
When you dig into the numbers, it’s not hard to see that many direct selling organizations are facing a rep retention challenge impacting their MLM growth. Half of direct selling representatives quit within the first year. Ninety percent leave within five years. Turning those numbers around starts with smart – and intentional – recruiting. Right now, with the significant shifts
Sales Training It’s no secret. Representative retention rates in the Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) industry are less than ideal. One in every two MLM reps leaves within their first year. That means many MLMs find themselves in a perpetual cycle of recruiting, with more novice reps than experienced ones. So, how do you break the pattern? Part of the solution is
MLM Sales Success Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could ensure sales success for each and every representative recruited into your direct selling organization (DSO)? While a 100 percent success rate isn’t realistic, there are definitely things you can do to ensure that each and every representative has the support and tools they need to create success. Inspiring the right
3 Tips to Test Your Technological Consistency We are in the digital age. We have been for a while now, but the thing about the digital age is that it’s never the present because it’s always a few seconds ahead of your last thought. Technology is changing the game, and it’s slowing down for no one — and that includes
MLM Culture Every company has a culture, whether you actively cultivate it or not. For growing multi-level marketers (MLM), defining and nurturing the culture you want to create is absolutely essential for growth. A company’s culture forms based on the shared values, attitudes, and beliefs of the organization’s members, combined with business goals, strategies, and structure. Companies with healthy cultures
Social Media Marketing Social media seems like it was made for Multi-Level Marketing (MLM). After all, both are rooted in connecting with others and building a community of people who share the same interests. But, MLM companies have been around since the 1930s. Facebook didn’t come along until 2004. With the rapid evolution of technology and the many different forms
How To Do Live Selling Live selling via online events is a perfect fit for multi-level marketers (MLMs) – and their busy customers. It’s easy, accessible, and convenient. Most importantly, live selling events enable MLM representatives to make and maintain the personal connections with buyers that are so vital for direct sales success. So, how do you make the most
Have you heard the saying, “Don’t try to be something for everyone, just be everything for someone?” That quote captures the secret to multi-level marketing (MLM) niche success. If you spend all your time trying to please the masses, you won’t have time to build deep relationships with the community of customers with both a need and an interest in
