Unfortunately, these are both very bad impressions that are created by poorly trained consultants who have never moved beyond their comfort zones. The truth of the matter is that if you are well trained and professional, working in the direct sales field can be very rewarding for both yourself and your customer base.
While direct sales is not suitable for everyone and does require a certain measure of entrepreneurial spirit and tenacity, it has the capacity to allow for larger degrees of both personal and financial freedom unsurpassed by any other occupation.
Operating in the Direct Sales field has many benefits on a personal level which make it highly attractive, especially because it makes working from home a very viable option. It therefore affords work at home moms (or WAHMs) who desire the luxury of being there for their children whilst still earning an income, or having flexible working schedules so that their work revolves around their life instead of everything revolving around their work to do so. Others may have a disability or an illness that may impair them and prevent them from getting around and yet others are just sick of the status quo and long for something else that allows them to be themselves.
Personal freedom aside, the Financial Freedom that Direct Sales affords those who elect to work in this field is probably an equally strong motivator. Unlimited earnings is not just a buzz word and can be a very real and achievable reality if you build up and operate your business based on the infrastructure, key success factors and marketing strategies that any good supplier will provide you with. Add to those your personal touch, creative flair and the right mix of professionalism and you’re sure to succeed.
The great thing about Direct Sales is that your earnings are directly proportional to the work you put in. That doesn’t necessarily mean you have to work hard, just smart in order to be able to write your own cheque at the end of each month.
So if financial and personal freedom are your goals and the brief insight into Direct Sales in this article has peaked your interest, find out everything you need to know and more on DirectSalesWomen.com. This is a leading industry site which will open up a new world of opportunity to you and provides relevant resources and information on everything from Direct Selling opportunities to comparison reporting and community forums. Visit them today and get the key to both your personal and financial freedom (and no… that’s not a sales pitch… but don’t take my word for it, you be the judge).
By: Sam Wolfe
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Hi Kelly, this is a great post. I am a WAHM and agree that network marketing goes above and beyond the companies you listed and also the unfortunate connotation of ‘pyramid’. There are excellent companies out there and I am lucky to have found one in the ‘formulation’ stage of business develpment. I am new to blogging and would invite any suggestions you have for me to increase my business base on the internet. The company I work for supports child sponsorship and has a nonprofit humanitarian component as well, making it a unique opportunity. Thanks!
Hi Jessica,
The first thing I would suggest for blogging is outsource! It helps other people advertise for themselves and brings you traffic at the same time! There are indeed some fantastic companies out there with wonderful products. We are fortunate enough to have found one that was already over 20 years old and has health conscious and eco-friendly products, check out: http://www.ultraselectsinternational.com and you can actually join for free!
I wish you wealth and all ways possible.