It may be cold outside, but fall and winter are the hottest seasons for home parties, open houses, holiday shopping, and gift-giving (and receiving). It’s also the perfect time of year to explore the home-party-based opportunities available in direct selling.
Take advantage of this year’s festivities by keeping open eyes and ears to learn about the products, consultants, and companies. By the end of the season, you’ll be a home-party connoisseur with the knowledge of what it is you’re looking for in a business.
Get a firsthand glimpse of a consultant at work
One of the most important decisions when joining a company is choosing the right sponsor. Picking a sponsor is as important as picking a company—you want to make sure you select what is right for you. Seeing a consultant at work will help you discover the kind of sponsor that will inspire, motivate, and support you to achieve your goals.
Find a moment to ask consultants some questions about what they do. You can find out what’s involved in running a business, what kind of support to expect from the company, and what it would be like to be on their team. Most of all, attending a show will help you find out if the consultant is someone whose company you enjoy and can see yourself working with.
Check out multiple opportunities at once
Sometimes, several direct sales consultants from different companies will get together at the same holiday party or fair. These aren’t just annual parties thrown by a neighbor or friend—they’re holiday shopping extravaganzas.
A holiday fair is usually hosted by several consultants who offer samples, raffle prizes, and book parties. It’s a great place to purchase items—from personal care products and gift baskets to food and crafts—for yourself, for your home, and for holiday gift-giving. If you’re looking for a career or are interested in becoming a part-time consultant, these events are great places to test the waters. At a holiday fair, you can quickly and efficiently compare companies, products, and opportunities.
Take matters into your own hands
Not enough home-party invitations in your mailbox? Consider hosting your own with a company you’re considering joining. Hosting an event is a great way to see consultants in action and decide if you’d like to do what they do. Everyone is looking for gifts around the holidays, and in-home holiday parties are often the easiest way to shop. As a host or hostess, you’ll have fun and get some of your own shopping done—for free!
You’ll be more successful and have more fun with your business if you take the time to choose it carefully. The holiday season is the perfect time to shop. So get out there, attend some home parties, have fun, and find a new career while you’re at it. Happy Holidays! ♦
Sue Bradley is a highly-regarded executive and consultant to the Direct Sales industry with over 20 years of successful experience. Sue is a featured speaker and editorial contributor on group selling, party plans and incentive development for various organizations and publications. She has recently formed KTP (Keep the People) consulting to provide strategic programs specifically designed to attract, retain and grow corporate staff and field leadership for the Direct Selling industry. You may contact her at sue@ktpconsulting.com or visit her blog and website at www.ktpconsulting.com 
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