Maximizing Direct Sales: Exploring the Benefits of Multitasking for Consultants

[melaniepc]

not sure if I can post this here but searching the internet I have noticed alot of consultants who do more then one thing at a time for direct sales. Are we allowed to do that? Does one help sell the other?

 

[KellyTheChef]

Consultants can do this, but you can not sell BOTH at the same show...

Directors and above are NOT allowed to do two companies.

Personally, I think your time and success would be split between the two, but that's just me...

 

[PChefPEI]

Consultants can do this, but you can not sell BOTH at the same show...

Directors and above are NOT allowed to do two companies.

Personally, I think your time and success would be split between the two, but that's just me...

I agree. I think you need to find your "passion" and put your energy into it! That's my 2 cents!

 

[dannyzmom]

In your travels around the internet, have you ever found someone who is successful at more than one DS comapny at a time? Just something to ponder...

 

[c00p]

I've heard of folks doing this, and I even considered it for about 2 whole days. Then my husband simply asked me, WHY? Well, of course, I bounced right back with more money, different contacts, different product....and he said again, why? I was getting a bit annoyed, and then I paused: the stress of managing two completely different sets of contacts, email groups, what you offer to who, when, and then not giving enough attention to either one because you are so busy trying to do both that they each would fail. Not worth it!

 

[melaniepc]

Actually , one of my good friends in another state told me her best friend sells three differnt things and I was like OMG how on earth does she keep up with it all? She said she does very well with it and does about 2-3 parties a month for each one. Sometimes one gets slow and she can still do the others. I wouldnt want to do two, especially at the start. I am still trying to get leads for my pc business. I was just curious if others did this.

 

[chefann]

Actually , one of my good friends in another state told me her best friend sells three differnt things and I was like OMG how on earth does she keep up with it all? She said she does very well with it and does about 2-3 parties a month for each one. Sometimes one gets slow and she can still do the others. I wouldnt want to do two, especially at the start. I am still trying to get leads for my pc business. I was just curious if others did this.

I'd rather focus on one, especially since our commission changes as our sales go up. If you're doing 6 shows in a month anyway, wouldn't you rather make them all PC shows and have a $3000 month?

 

[melaniepc]

you make $3000 a month in commission? or do you mean the party? I agree, it just depends on how you look at it. I guess if you have lots of time and you like doing more then one thing it can work .. I do wish pc offered a bit more in commission. my aunt just started selling with a different company and she is making 40% . thats alot!!

 

[KellyTheChef]

you make $3000 a month in commission? or do you mean the party? I agree, it just depends on how you look at it. I guess if you have lots of time and you like doing more then one thing it can work .. I do wish pc offered a bit more in commission. my aunt just started selling with a different company and she is making 40% . thats alot!!

She is meaning $3,000 in commissionable sales, so you would make a percentage of $3,000. As our total sales go up in one month, our commission % goes up too.

Not trying to be argumentative...but does your aunt have to pay other things that we may not? As in, does she pay for any of the host benefits...have her commission adjusted for returns...have to pay a yearly fee to accept credit cards...etc. Sometimes things LOOK better than they actually are.

 

[melaniepc]

I am not sure about the expenses for her things, I have no interest in what she is selling, I was just surprised she got that much commission!! I was just curious is all. I just dont know who those girls keep their heads straight while doing so many parties

 

[pamperedbecky]

Not trying to be argumentative...but does your aunt have to pay other things that we may not? As in, does she pay for any of the host benefits...have her commission adjusted for returns...have to pay a yearly fee to accept credit cards...etc. Sometimes things LOOK better than they actually are.

That's a perfect thing to take a look at. VERY good point. If there are potential consultants taking a look at more than one biz (or if current consultants are considering adding a business), it may appear if our commission isn't as high but is completely our commssion. Nothing comes out of it. ONe other thing for these people to consider is inventory. Can you imagine if we had to carry inventory?? First of all, my house would be over-run with PC stuff. It already is just from all the free stuff we get! But we never have to worry about unloading inventory when things get discontinued. I know from skincare/makeup companies whenever they come out with new colors and stuff like that, other lines are d/c'd and they have all that inventory. The amount of training needs to be considered too. I have heard from consultants from more than one company that our training seems WAY better and more comprehensive than any they've ever seen. I think that's a huge thing to take a look at too.

 

[melaniepc]

I know, I am so glad that they give us such a great starter kit with PC. Really you have almost everything you need right there. IF you want to add to it thats great but you dont have to.

 

[raebates]

Another thing to consider--everyone eats. You mention that you aren't interested in what your aunt's selling. Forty percent of no sales is much less than 20% of good sales. Plus, as a friend once pointed out, if they are able to pay the consultant 40% and still make a profit, their products may be overpriced.As to your original question, I know people who have sold with more than one DS company. I can't imagine doing it, though. I would think it would divide your loyalties. Besides, which logo wear would would wear? I can see it now--a PC hat, MK shirt, and GC fanny pack. LOL!