Direct selling is fast paced, and always changing. Something happening yesterday, may not be the same as it is today. A lot of that is from the changes in technology and the way that we connect with people. But what about the way that we plan to implement those changes from day to day? That doesn’t have to change. That can be old school! That can be done with a paper planner. Let’s talk about Direct Selling Wins by sharing the potential of stregically implementing. In other words, planning and then doing!

The Unseen Challenge of Direct Selling:

As I mentioned before direct sales is always changing. There is chaos day to day in the way that we reach our customers, of providing them value. When we don’t have a structured plan it is hard to give our customers the service they deserve. We can miss follow ups, get overwhelmed with schedules, and even have scattered goals. We want to grow in our potential but without a solid plan how can we make that happen?

The Planner Advantage

I want to throw out the possibility of using a paper planner. It truly is a game changer for direct sellers. A planner is more than hyst a tool, it can transforms into a partiner, that digital planners often lack. A paper planner is tangible. It can be personalized to fit who you are. It also gives you that physical interaction of writing down a note. It is the satisfaction of knowing that with or without power, or internet connection you can see what your next task might be. You can take care of your customers and you can give them the service they need in continuing to build know, like and trust with you.

Real Story, Real Success

I want to take some time to share a real story with you. A transormational story about how using a paper planner had one of my planner coach members making big steps in their direct sales business in 2023.

Check out what Lisa Donde, Be Luminous with Lisa: Origami Owl said back in December 2023 about planning her business:

“This weekend I did my monthly review of November from my weekly goals tracker.

I am blown away with the results.

I had the best November/Black Friday I’ve ever had since being in Direct Sales.

I doubled my best goal for sales (each month I set good, better, best goals – and the best goal was a huge stretch to begin with)

I earned an incentive level I never thought I’d come close to hitting

I can 100% attribute this back to joining Wendy’s planning group 5 months ago. I even have the tracking to prove it

The resouces, brainstorming, community and accountability have completed changed my business. Most importantly for me was also learning the actual TACTICS of how to do what I needed to grow.

I can’t wait to see what 2024 brings!

P.S. Something about a blank checklist that is so fun!”

When was the last time that planning your goals and executing them gave you this much joy, this much satisfaction, this much anticipation for what is to come with your business? She was truly Strategically Implementing!

Tailoring Planning Techniques for Direct Sellers

If you feel overwhelmed with all the things to track and then adding more technology on top of it without having a system you are just creating more chaos. If you eventually want to go paperless, then start with paper. Develop a strategy and then tranfer it to make it work for you. Even I, a paper planner, have a few tech things that I use up my sleeve. Let’s talk about how to make that work.

Your Planner, Your Success

I am both challenging and empowering you to embark on your own planning journey going into the new year. Using a paper planner is a starting point. A Place where you can dive into more technical avenues. Without a base to build on your plan can crumble. Try out a paper planner and give yourself the gift of being Strategically Implementing. Your success as a direct seller begins with a well-organized and thoughtfully made planner that fits your personal and business needs.