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Cheat Sheet / Updated 07-03-2023
A successful sales presentation must grab your prospect’s attention and make a compelling case for him to take the next step in the sales process. Winning presentations don’t happen by chance. Make sure your next sales presentation is designed to persuade and engage today’s busy decision makers by keeping the following checklists handy as you plan, build, and deliver your sales presentation.
Article / Updated 07-03-2023
Consumers go through a decision-making process when they’re looking to buy products. To increase your chances of them purchasing from you, understanding how they decide what to buy and helping them through the steps is important. Here’s a quick summary of the process: Phase 1: Recognition and Awareness of a Need.
Article / Updated 07-03-2023
Your sales tools aren’t limited to your PowerPoint slides and projector. Used effectively, your voice, body, and movement can bring your presentation’s message to life and add impact. Follow the guidelines here to make sure that you’re using your voice, body, and movement to their highest potential. Voice ___
Article / Updated 07-03-2023
A hook is an attention-grabbing device that focuses your prospect’s attention on your message, sets the tone of the presentation, and provides something of value. Here are several types of hooks that ensure that your presentation starts on a strong note. Quote: Using someone else’s words can add an element of credibility to your presentation or effectively frame your message.
Article / Updated 07-03-2023
The best slides tell a story, but that story can get miscommunicated or lost on your prospect if your presentation slide is unclear or difficult to read. Subject each slide in your deck to these guidelines to make sure that you’re using your valuable real estate wisely. Keep one message per slide. No more than six lines of text.
Article / Updated 07-03-2023
A sales presentation that is tailored to address your prospect’s unique needs and interests is a prerequisite for success. Use the following checklist to help you gather key information about your prospect and the opportunity. The opportunity ___ Identify the opportunity. ___ Qualify the prospect. ___ Set an actionable goal.
Article / Updated 03-22-2023
Once you have built a direct sales team and a large list of customers, relocating can be very challenging. You are dealing with a lot of emotions and the feeling that you have to start over.The key is to stay positive and look at it as a new opportunity in a different area. You actually have the opportunity to expand your business.
Article / Updated 03-22-2023
One thing you need to learn quickly in the direct sales business — in any business, for that matter — is that people are going to tell you no.There are people who will not like or want your product. They won't want to book a party, and they won't think direct sales is for them. And that's okay. You can't let them bring you down, because getting a no actually means you are closer to getting a yes.
Get ready to sell like you’ve never sold before!Ever wonder if your next job didn’t have to feel so much like a…well, job? Then you might be ready for direct selling, where you remove the middleman and sell products directly to consumers!In Direct Selling For Dummies, you’ll tap into your entrepreneurial spirit and learn the basics of how to get started, pick the best selling model, and achieve success in this rapidly growing industry.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 07-01-2022
Direct selling has come a long way from its humble, domestic roots in 1950s Americana. Today’s top independent representatives run highly efficient, modern businesses that often leave more traditional retailers in the dust.There are three main types of direct sales models: social selling, network marketing, and affiliate/influencer, and each finds its niche in the industry.