 | Build It Big: 101 Insider Secrets From Top Direct Selling Expert By Direct Selling Womens Alliance (DSWA)
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Product Description
Millions of people around the world are involved in direct selling. There are 12 million in the United States alone! Almost 74 percent of direct sellers are women.
An estimated 46 million people in the world are involved in direct selling, according to the Direct Selling Association. In less than ten years this number is expected to grow to an unbelievable 200 million! With more people looking for careers that offer independence, flexibility, and tremendous income potential, this book offers a one-stop source of nuts-and-bolts advice, insights, and practical sales skills.
Build It Big: 101 Insider Secrets from Top Direct Selling Experts addresses the three most popular models of direct selling:
* network marketing (e.g., Amway)
* party planning (e.g., Pampered Chef)
* person-to-person(e.g., Guardian Life Insurance)
The training that many of these companies offer is limited and typically covers only product features and benefits, basic sales techniques, recruitment, and order processing.
Through extensive research, the Direct Selling Women's Alliance (DSWA) has identified four crucial ""life skills"" that often are neglected or omitted from a company's training and support program:
* Financial and tax guidance.
* Coaching and leadership skills development.
* Business management and technology training.
* Daily success practices and implementation.
Build It Big unveils the methods and approaches in developing these skills that, DSWA believes, are the true linchpins of growth and long-term sales stability. The disciplined approach and real-life insights from some of the most successful and talented people in the direct selling business will have broad appeal to rookies and veterans alike, especially for people who are opting for direct selling for part-time work, extra income, and the autonomy it offers.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #74837 in Books
- Published on: 2005-01-15
- Released on: 2005-01-15
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: .80" h x 5.90" w x 8.90" l, 1.00 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 336 pages
Features
- ISBN13: 9780793192779
- Condition: New
- Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
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About the Author
The Direct Selling Women's Alliance (DSWA) is the first professional organization focused on the independent direct seller. Blending training, support, resources, and community for their entrepreneurial members, DSWA serves as a hub for proven advice, tips, and high-quality reference materials. With some of the most influential, well-known, and experienced industry professionals, DSWA develops products and programs to empower the direct selling community. The DSWA Area Chapter Program connects direct sellers throughout the world.
Most helpful customer reviews
26 of 26 people found the following review helpful.
A compilation of 101 articles written on subjects related to network marketing or direct sales. Nothing special here!
By Jeff Lippincott
I thought this book was OK. The article contributors could certainly write well, so I can't be fair and still give it 3 stars. However, I was hoping to find a book between the covers of this "thing." I think if the authors, two sisters and another woman, had read the articles included in this book and used them as research for writing a book, then they could have written a wonderful book. Unfortunately, there was too much overlap on some issues and some holes on others. There certainly is no overall thesis to the book that is explained and proven by the writing.
The authors are veteran network marketers who have teamed up together to form a trade association they call "Direct Selling Women's Alliance" (DSWA dot org). The book is clearly a marketing piece they have thrown together in order to promote their organization. Apparently it has worked well because I suspect the membership in their organization has showered it with favorable book reviews on Amazon. I cannot think of any other possible explanation for its overall 5-star rating from 21 reviewers.
The network marketing industry is full of home-based entrepreneurs. The people who succeed at networking marketing can (1) sell product, (2) recruit salespeople to join THEIR sales organization, (3) lead the sales organization they build, and (4) manage THEIR sales organization. I had hoped this book would have explained this in some detail. Instead, all of this was touched upon, but not clearly. Also, there was too much inspirational fluff included.
There are four books that I think would serve the reader well if they are interested in becoming successful at direct sales:
>>Make Your Contacts Count (ISBN: 0814474020)
>>Leadership Made Easy (ISBN: 1932531599)
>>The Road Warrior's Guide to Sales Management (ISBN: 1592981992)
>>What to Do When You Become the Boss (ISBN: 1432714287)
When you work in direct sales the company you work for has outsourced its sales function. That is why you can earn what you earn. If you build a sales team to work for you, then you will be successful. It's just that simple. 4 stars!
PS. There is a Part II to this book entitled "More Build It Big" (ISBN: 9781419520037). It includes another batch of 101 articles. And it is written the same way as this book was.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
Some OK tips, but mostly common sense
By MakeupGuru
I was interested to get this but really REALLY disappointed when one of the first tips was to call 100 people. No kidding. I found this to be a lot of re-hash of old ideas. Some decent tips but you really have to search for them. Bad layout, too. Not easy to read. Lots of stuff sort of thrown at you. If you are really NEW to sales, you might benefit but most of it you can get through better books or free in internet searches, your team leader, etc.
29 of 35 people found the following review helpful.
"PERFECTION!" - Kirsten Davis, Pampered Chef PIG
By INQUIRIES OR FEEDBACK:
A DREAM COME TRUE! The Who's-Who of Direct Selling pitch in to provide a meaty and inspirational bible of direct selling advice for newbies and veterans alike. This most incredible resource is critical reading for anyone too far away from a national conference to get inspired or anyone ready to run to the front of the pack.
CHAPTERS
1. STARTING YOUR DIRECT-SELLING BUSINESS
10 GEMS including Les Brown's, "Treat Every Day Like Your First Day in Business"
2. BOOKING AND COACHING YOUR HOSTESS
8 GEMS including Christie Northrup's (AKA Lemon Aid Lady), "Hang Up on Your Phone Phobias"
3. THE ART OF SELLING
10 GEMS including Karen Phelps', "Keep Parties Fun for Higher Sales and More Bookings"
4. SPONSORING AND BUILDING YOUR TEAM
14 GEMS including Marcia Wieder's, "Be More Committed to Your Dream than Your Reality"
5. COACHING YOUR TEAM
10 GEMS including Carly Anderson's, "Ask Inspriring Questions"
6. DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS
11 GEMS including Richard Flint's, "Build a Business, Not an Orphanage"
7. MANAGING BUSINESS FINANCES
7 GEMS including Mark Victor Hansen and Robert G. Allen's, "The Seven Money Skills of Extremely Prosperous People"
8. INTEGRATING HOME AND BUSINESS
11 GEMS including C.J. Eisler's, "Work from Home for Your Kids' Sake"
9. BUILDING THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
7 GEMS including Judy Marshall's, "Build Strong Team by Phone and Web"
10. STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS
13 GEMS including Mark Victor Hansen's, "Take My 101 Goal Rush Challenge"
Let the fire in you burn brighter than ever before with this amazing collection! HIGHEST RECOMMENDATIONS!
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