Networking Basics: 8 Tips to Networking Without Being Fake

Once again Marie Forleo provides some great Networking tips.

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Why Women are Leaving the Corporate World for Direct Sales

Since I have decided join a  Direct Selling organization I have been doing a lot of research on Direct Selling and have found more and more women are choosing to leave the Corporate world and enter the world of Direct Selling. After speaking with other women in other Direct Selling organizations, this is what I have come up with.

The Corporate Grind - blah, blah, blah
In the 1970’s and 1980’s,  women fell in  love with their new-found independence and the opportunity join the corporate world with the same respect as men. Many of these women paved the way for women in the corporate world now and should be applauded!  But today’s working women is just as happy to pull on her LuLuLemons and avoid the dreaded commute. Instead of dealing with office politics, professional women are falling in love with the opportunity to be their own boss, having control over their schedules, and power over their annual income.

Work-Life Balance 
As a mom and full time employee in the corporate world, I have had to sacrifice many things. Missing my son's school fields trips or plays or missing work when he is sick. Having more control over our schedules, and more time for ourselves or our families is one of the strongest motivators for women to start a network marketing business. I love the idea of being able to attend my son's hockey games, or take a break from my business to squeeze in a yoga class. Network marketing is one of those rare opportunities where we can truly have it all.

Working As Part of a Team
Most career women have worked in team environments, so the idea of leaving that kind of environment to start a business all alone is scary. I am a social person and absolutely love working as part of a team. Network marketing and direct sales offers the perfect blend, where women have full say in how they build their businesses, along with the opportunity to collaborate and receive on-going support from others.

Choose Who You Work With
Many of us have at one point dealt with a difficult boss or negative coworkers. One of the most enticing factors about direct sales is the level of choice of who your work with. As your own business, you have the final say with who work with every day, whether it's a a new customer, or new business partner. Being a "yes" woman for a boss you don't respect is something of the past!

Rewards and Incentives
Many Direct Selling companies make a huge effort to recognize and reward their consultants. They value you and your contributions, and aren’t afraid to show it. The great thing about direct selling is that Incentives are often offered at every level of business development, not just for the top sellers. Many rewards and incentives include things like cash bonuses, jewelry, exciting trips, and even cars...simply for doing a job you love, and making an income in the process. How great is that?

Low Start Up Costs 
Many direct selling companies have very low start up costs, and give you a few choices of packages you want to buy for your start-up. In addition a true direct selling organization has very little overhead month to month. The internet has really helped cut these costs even further. Customers can buy directly from you over the internet from anywhere in the country, without you having to spend any of your own money upfront.

Level Playing Field
Sadly in the year 2014, women in most professions are still being paid less than male employees, in similar positions. Although great progress has been made over the years the playing field still isn't equal. Direct sales offers a complete level playing field, where it really doesn't matter which gender you are. With 82% of the direct selling profession made up of women, more and more are rising to the top, claiming multi-six and seven figure annual incomes in the process, and modeling a new way of creating fantastic incomes for women across the world.

Savvy women everywhere are looking for the opportunity to escape the corporate world and and enter into a new rewarding career path in direct sales...and I am one of them.

Rodan + Fields is coming to Canada in August 2014. I will be one of the first consultants in Canada. Ask yourself this question...if you had the opportunity to partner with the same docotrs who created Proactiv 10 years ago, knowing what you know now about the product would you? Imagine if you had been the first to represent Mary Kay, or Avon in Canada...can you imagine where you would be now?

I would love the opportunity to connect and chat about what motivates you and together we can see if Rodan + Fields is the right fit for you.

Let's connect, I would love for you to send me a personal message at sueandpaul.rfcanada@gmail.com.

Together we can achieve great things. 

Skincare is like the Little Black Dress

With Spring finally here and Summer just around the corner, every new season brings new fashion.

We’ve all succumbed to that “look of the moment”… only to find our fashion is quickly replaced by a new fashion trend. Except for the true classics found in every woman's closet - the classic little black dress.

What most of us don’t realize is, the same can be said about skincare.

When it comes to creating lasting, natural-looking, real results, the best solutions don't come from the latest skincare fad, but from clinically proven, time-tested ingredients with scientific discoveries that truly deliver.

The skincare ingredients that you should thin of as your little black dress are:

• Retinol
• Alpha-hydroxy acid
• Peptides
• Antioxidants, and 
• Sunscreens

Rodan + Fields skincare is clinically proven and developed by world renowned Dermatologists Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields (makers of Proactiv - the most famous acne skincare regimen on the planet).

Here is the regimen I recommend that is clinically proven and like your little black dress will remain classic.
 

REDEFINE Regimen combined with Macro Exfoliator

The REDEFINE regimen is a comprehensive skincare regimen that layers cosmetic ingredients and proven peptide technology to help defend against and reduce the visible signs of aging for noticeably firmer, smoother, flawless-looking skin. 

I also like to combine this regimen by using the Macro-Exfoliator once a week. This hand-held, personal use exfoliation tool sweeps away dead skin cells leaving behind a smoother, healthier-looking and more luminous complexion.

It features technology, developed and programmed by Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields, to vary the degree and duration of macro-exfoliation based on facial area. It's clinically proven to visibly improve skin texture after only one use.

Avoid the latest fads and stick with classic products like Rodan + Fields that have clinically-proven results and success stories with real-world “before and after” examples. 

While the “look of the moment” is here today, your best fashion accessory - your skin - needs to last for a lifetime.

Rodan + Fields is coming to Canada in August 2014. If you would like more information about products or the business opportunity send me a personal message at sueandpaul.rfcanada@gmail.com.

Why You Don't Need A Five Year Plan

If you regularly follow my posts you know that I am a huge fan of Marie Forleo.

As I've said before Marie was born-n-raised in New Jersey and started her empire with nothing more than passion, a laptop and a dream. She has created a multimillion dollar socially conscious empire from scratch.

I regularly tune into MarieTV, especially on Tuesday's. On Tuesday's she takes questions from followers who are entrepreneurs and gives great advice.

I am still in the process of setting up my business (Coming in August 2014) but tune into Marie TV regularly to get as many tips for my new business. I plan to hit the ground running when I launch my skincare business in August - stay tuned for my details about that. 

Here is a great video I found that provides great advise for new entrepreneurs - Why you don't need a 5 year plan.

Enjoy xo

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