Why is choosing the right sponsor, in Direct Sales, important? I had never thought about this until I joined Scentsy and started a career in Direct Sales. Since I Joined Scentsy this has been a topic heavily on my mind. With all the support I get from my Director, Katie, I don’t know what I would have done If I had chosen someone else.
Getting started in direct sales is not as easy as it sounds. Choosing the right sponsor can be critical to gaining success in whatever direct marketing business you choose. I consider myself one of the lucky ones. My sponsor has a great system in place and all the tools necessary for me to succeed – If I want to. Your team will only be successful if you give them the tools they need. She’s not just looking to sign people up and leave them stranded on an island all by themselves, neither am I. In fact, I have been able to teach Katie about creating a web presence. We are a team and we feel that we can both learn from one another.
After spending the last few months with Scentsy I have come across a few consultants that have joined with other sponsors who have reached out to me for help. I have always been open to sharing whatever knowledge I have, whether it benefits me or not. The same goes for “My Katie” as I like to call her. Those people reaching out for support have been the ones stranded on an island all by themselves and either had to learn to swim alone, drowned or are barely staying afloat. I will never tell you I have it all figured out myself and neither will my sponsor. But what we will tell you is we are ALWAYS here to support you if you are willing to learn. Same goes for the rest of our team. My motto has always been “If you’re successful, I’m successful”.
Not all of you are going to be as lucky as me, so do your homework before just signing up with just anyone! Make sure that they offer a good support system and have all the tools you’re going to need to succeed. Take some time before you get started with a Direct Sales business by making calls with your potential sponsor. See if you mesh with them and vise versa before settling with someone as I’ve found that working relationships are very important in this business.
Thank You Shawn!! You warmed my heart, enlivend my Soul and made my Day! Also, having the right recruit can make all the difference in your business too. I’m so grateful to have you. Thanks for everything you do.
I really think that this particular part of Direct Marketing is highly important. Honestly, if you don’t think that your sponsor can help you get your business thriving or don’t really think that your approaches will compliment eachother then – sign up with someone else. Don’t ever worry about hurting someone’s feelings. This is a business and should be treated as such. Don’t sign up with your neighbor or friend because you feel obligated. If you are serious about changing your lifestyle and becoming financially independent or even just want and few hundred dollars extra a month…don’t take Scentsy or any other business lightly! Just my opinion.
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