by Leslie Zann | Nov 1, 2022 | Outrageous Achievement, Personal Development
“You must learn a new way to think … before you can master a new way to be.” That’s one of my favorite quotes from Marianne Williamson. Too few people in the sales profession know this incredibly valuable secret: that to create success in your business, regardless of...
by Leslie Zann | Oct 18, 2022 | Authentic Leadership, Mindset, Outrageous Achievement
When working with direct sales entrepreneurs dedicated to building a large and successful organization, I hear one consistent comment around leadership. Regardless of where they are on the journey, when it comes to their ambition to be an effective leader, many just...
by Leslie Zann | Sep 18, 2022 | Direct Selling Skills, Outrageous Achievement
Over the past several articles, we’ve been reviewing proven steps that, when put into practice consistently, can create ongoing referrals for you and your team. Learn your stories. Work a never-ending list. Ask for referrals. Today: Follow up! Sometimes the hardest...
by Leslie Zann | Sep 5, 2022 | Direct Selling Skills, Outrageous Achievement
So far we’ve covered two key skills related to asking for referrals: Telling your stories; and consistently working your list. This week, let’s look at a simple (yet often overlooked) premise: You get what you ask for! When you’re talking to people about...
by Leslie Zann | Aug 22, 2022 | Direct Selling Skills, Outrageous Achievement
Here’s a secret to finding a fortune in referrals: It’s not necessarily who YOU know, it’s who THEY know. Not everyone will be a new customer or business partner, but everyone can lead you to someone you can serve. While you’re looking for new customers and...
by Leslie Zann | Aug 9, 2022 | Direct Selling Skills, Outrageous Achievement
As we move through the Summer season, I want to focus on an important and underutilized skill that deserves extra attention: The Art of Asking for Referrals. In my experience, I’ve learned that “you GET because you ASK.” There are many referral opportunities that...