Distributors Wanted

7 Reasons People Become Product Distributors

According to the DSA (Direct Selling Association), people become direct selling distributors for one of seven reasons. Which one is you?:

1) Discount Buyers: These distributors are searching for product discounts and/or wholesale products.  Obviously price isn’t the “only” consideration. It doesn’t matter what the discount is if nobody wants to buy the product your distributing.

2) Goal Seekers: The person who is a “Goal Seeker”  distributor usually  gets involved with direct selling to make some quick cash for a specific purpose, such as Christmas, pay a bill or vacation. If their goal is short term, so is their life in product distribution.

3) Upwardly Mobile: Distributors who “truly” desire incremental income to improve their quality of life tend to be “Upwardly Mobile.”  As a result of their longer term goals and desires they tend to be long-term product distributors.

4) Social Butterflies: I think we all know the personality that likes to be the “Center of Attention” wherever they go.  These personalities desire social interaction & truly enjoy the “networking” of  “network marketing“. The guy or gal who likes “door-to-door” type sales & the well known method of “party plans”  meet the social interaction desires of these product distributors.

5) Overachievers: Product distributors who crave recognition are often the overachievers. Direct selling product distribution offers plenty of recognition. This recognition comes from conventions, distributor events, as well as through multiple titles. As a distributor grows their business, they will escalate up the organization in title & rank (not to mention income).

6) Product Advocates: The people that get into product distribution “backwards” are usually product advocates. How do you “back into” product distribution? Simply put, these people were introduced to a product that they fell in love with. Because of this deep connection with the product and it’s benefits, they desire to “share” the benefits of said product. These product advocates have such a drive & passion for helping other people that their enthusiasm & charisma carries them into joining the business.

7) Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Career people with a burning desire to succeed are the best classification for these distributors. They have the tendency to see the “whole picture” when it comes to building a residual income business. As a result, they set goals: “Plan their work & work their plan.” Most entrepreneurs weigh the pros and cons of any potential product distribution business, calculate the ROI, become true students of the business model & move forward; working each day to achieve their short & long term goals. Typically, entrepreneurs are very productive; and most were simply waiting for the right “vehicle” in which to drive to their success.

So, which category did you find yourself in? Many of us are probably a blend of two or more of these product distributor categories. Best of luck to each and every one of you who are seeking to enrich the lives of yourself and your family by helping others achieve their goals.

David Blalock
Bronze Consultant #386886
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Recipe for Home Business

Recipe for Success in a Home Business

If you ask most people what recipe for success is (home business or otherwise), you will get many different answers. Typically though, I think most people have in their mind that someone who is successful in a home business has a certain set of characteristics (recipe for success if you will). We tend to think of successful people as having natural talent, usually tall & extremely good looking. Maybe even athletic and charismatic. What do you do if you want  to be independent in a home business and don’t have these traits? Bill Porter is an example of a man who’s recipe for success doesn’t have the usual earmarks we’re accustomed to seeing.

Many people came to know Bill Porter from the portrayal of him by William H. Macy in a movie on TNT called "Door to Door" in 2002. It’s is based on the true life story of Bill Porter’s success in a home business from Watkins. There are many people that have a  successful home business in Watkins. What makes him so special? Remember the traditional recipe for success we spoke of earlier. Bill didn’t fit it. "Broke the Mold" if you will.

Bill was born with cerebral palsy in 1932. That made the task of daily living quite a challenge for him. None the less, he was determined (with encouragement from his mother) to be independent and successful in his home business. And he did it the hard way. Door to Door. No Internet, slick online marketing methods, spam or pop-ups. His recipe was hard work and perseverance.

I can’t due justice to Bill and his story here. I encourage you to buy, rent or Netflix his story at your convenience. His is an inspiring story for all.

David Blalock
Watkins Independent Associate #386886
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