Growing a team is one of the most exciting parts of a direct sales business, but it can also be the scariest! Most direct sellers aren’t sure what to say and don’t want to come across as pushy or spammy. And let’s not even talk about what to do when someone actually decides to join! How do you help team members get started? How much support do they actually need? And what in the world do you post in a team Facebook group?
If you want to grow your team without feeling like a sleazy used car salesman, we’ve got some recruiting tips that will help you have effective recruiting conversations, as well as get your new team members off to a strong start. If you’re already a direct sales leader and want to build a better, stronger team, make sure you check out our other team related resources below.
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4 Things You Should Do With Every New Team Member
Most of us have big dreams of creating a solid direct sales business, and part of that is building a strong team. When I brought on my first team member, it felt like a huge responsibility! I had this person who had just entrusted me with their business and had picked...
How To Recruit a Motivated Direct Sales Team
It’s an age old question among direct sales leaders. How do you recruit a motivated direct sales team? It’s a common theme - You have team members that book a few parties, place a couple of orders, but then stop showing up, right? But most direct sales leaders don’t...
How to Use a Facebook Group to Support Your Direct Sales Team
As a direct sales leader, you want to have a place where you can support your team. But you might be feeling a little disheartened by the lack of engagement and community inside your team’s Facebook Group. You may also be wondering what and how often to post in your...
Simple Tips to Quickly Grow Your Direct Sales Team
As a direct seller there are two ways you can make money: sell things or grow a direct sales team. But if you overcomplicate growing a team, if you get into your own head, then you may not fulfill your true potential. I am here to tell you, it doesn’t have to be that...
5 Ways to Improve Your Recruiting Conversations
As a direct seller, you’re responsible for your own success, but that doesn’t mean you’re on your own—there is a big difference! Part of the reason you may love being in direct sales is the team mentality. Hopping on those weekly and monthly team calls with...
5 Ways to Build a Strong Direct Sales Team
As a direct seller, we all know there are two ways to make money: sales and a team. So, after a bit of time selling, learning all the things to know about your brand, and building your own client base, the natural progression is to build a strong direct sales team. ...
How to Know When You’re Ready to Start Recruiting
When you leap into direct sales, regardless of what business you’re working with, you quickly realize that there are two ways you can make money in the direct sales world – sell products or grow a team. While selling products is the meat and potatoes for many, there...