Every direct selling company thinks of itself as extremely unique. You probably feel that way about your company, too. Your product is one-of-a-kind. Your compensation plan has unique perks. Your founder offers both special privileges and special challenges. Your culture is special and unprecedented and unlike anything you’ve ever seen. And I bet that’s all true. I just bet it’s not as true as you think it is. My experience has shown me that direct selling companies have a lot more in common … [Read more...]
15 Valuable Lessons from Playing RISK
On a recent vacation, I found myself playing a lot of RISK, the game. The beauty of RISK is that it forces you to make choices, or you can’t succeed. Here are 15 vital lessons from playing Risk that I think we could all learn from. Focus your efforts. Have a plan, and stick to it. Be flexible enough to react to new opportunities. New opportunities will pop up. If it’s better than your plan, consider changing (quickly). If you’re not sure, ignore it, and stay the course. Don’t … [Read more...]
Midyear Resolutions for Direct Selling Companies
It is common to make New Year’s resolutions, right? But why not make resolutions throughout the year? I mean, what's so special about January to think that's the only time we can be clear on our resolve to improve, right?!? It is always a smart move to make new goals, analyze our habits and look for blind spots. If you feel like you’re at a standstill or have plateaued, don’t let this year pass by without making a change. Brett Duncan, Co-Founder and Managing Principal of Strategic Choice … [Read more...]