I've been in the direct sales profession for 12 years and have seen many advice books about how to be successful in this industry. This is by far the best and most practical book a direct seller or network marketer could have on their bookshelf. Each chapter has enough practical information that can be applied right away, but yet they are short enough to be read in an evening which is important these days, especially if you're working your business and balancing family life. The chapters are on a variety of topics that are useful for everyone from the very beginning entry level direct seller, up to the seasoned leaders who have "seen it all" - there's something for everyone! If you have a direct sales team or networking group, it is also a great book to have on hand for team meeting topics or round table discussions. I am proud to be a contributing author.
The chapters include the following:
1. The Power of Direct Selling
Leading the Way for Entrepreneurs
By Nicki Keohohou, CEO, Direct Selling Women's Alliance
2. Ignite Your Passion and Live with Purpose
A Guide to a Thriving Life and a Prosperous Direct Selling Business
By Shannon Bruce, CPCC, PCC, CPT
3. Developing an Abundant and Profitable Mindset
By Marci Stahl
4. The Responsibility Game
Your Key to Amazing Direct Selling Success
By Celine Egan
5. Managing Life as a Direct Selling Super Star
By Martha Staley, CDC
6. An Organized Office
Systems for Sanity
By Anne Nelson
7. Run Your Business Like a Business
So It Will Pay You Like a Business
By Rhonda Johnson
8. Partner Up for Greater Direct Selling Success
By Kimberley Borgens, CBC
9. Building an Online Presence for Your Direct Sales Business
Six Solid Ways to Expand Your Reach
By Karen Clark
10. Embrace Public Speaking to Grow Your Direct Selling Business
By Caterina Rando, MA, MCC
11. Build Your Business by Building Relationships
By Beth Jones-Schall
12. Listen for Leads
Prospecting Made Fun and Easy
By Mary McLoughlin
13. People Smarts
Engaging Through Your People Connections
By Cindy Sakai, MA, CDC
14. The Art of Persuasive Selling
How to Influence Prospects with Suggestive Booking Bids
By Tammy Stanley
15. Maximize Your Party
By Ruth Fuersten
16. Follow-Up -- How to Be Persistent and Respected
Building New Relationships and Creating a Warm Market
By Lyn-Dee Eldridge, CPC, CPMC
17. Change How You Think About Recruiting
The Key to Team Growth
By Shari Hudspeth
18. Recruiting High Net Worth and Highly Influential People
By Lorna Rasmussen
19. Communicating for Positive Team Results
By Gale Bates, DSWA Certified Coach
20. Turning New Recruits into Leaders
Eight Simple Strategies to Catapult Results
By Sallie Meshell