Thousands of people start a new direct selling opportunity every year. They range from Amway to Tupperware and the latest cosmetics company. Most people start them with the intention of having a little extra money for some luxuries in life. A new set of curtains, a new wardrobe, better furniture, or more movie nights. Anything to make life a little more enjoyable.
They usually start by selling a few products to family and friends. After that, they usually give up. Why? Most people use the excuse ‘I’m not a born salesperson’.
To tell the truth, no one is a born salesperson. Nothing is born to anyone. Is anyone a born doctor? Or lawyer? Or architect? Absolutely not. They had to learn. Being good at any profession requires a learning period, and this is no different in direct sales. How long would you go to school to learn to be a doctor? Or lawyer? Or architect?
If you are looking for additional income or a fulfilling career, direct sales can provide you with the means to achieve those goals.
So what are direct sales?
Direct sales are when the representative or seller is directly involved with the consumer and there are no middlemen. Most companies have quality products that they want to reach the public at a reasonable price, and they do so for mass consumption. Most of these companies are also members of the National Association of Direct Selling Companies.
Someone once said: “Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him to fish and he will eat for a lifetime.” With this in mind, most direct selling companies have starter kits available for their new reps, typically priced from $50 to $500, depending on the company, the products, and the contents of the starter kit.
Many people who get involved in direct sales have made changes in their lives for the better. They were able to take that nice vacation that they never thought they could afford. They bought that car new. They were able to pay for their children’s college. They were able to increase the quality of their lives through higher income.
Being your own boss in a direct sales company provides many benefits including but not limited to:
- Being your own boss (wouldn’t you love to ‘fire’ your boss?)
- Little investment to start your own business compared to traditional brick-and-mortar businesses.
- You determine how much you get paid
- You determine how many hours and what hours you work each day.
You can be your own boss if you have self-discipline and can do what needs to be done. In this regard, the direct sales industry offers unlimited earning potential.