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Balancing Sales with Sponsoring

By Jane Deuber of the DSWA

Do you know how to row a boat? That’s right…row a boat. If you answered yes to this question, then congratulations, you also know one of the greatest secrets to creating lasting success in Direct Sales.

Growing your business the “smart” way is very much like rowing a boat. Let me explain.

First, when rowing a boat, it is vital that you have both oars in the water and you are rowing them simultaneously. What happens if you have only one oar in the water? No matter how fast you row, you will simply spin around in circles. Herein lies the connection between rowing a boat and building your business. You simply must have the oars of both sales and sponsoring at work in your business before you can truly make any progress toward your destination or goal.

Secondly, when rowing, the speed of the boat is determined by the personal strength of the person doing the rowing. Just like the athlete who wants to move swiftly through the water, you must also develop the “mental muscle” by continuing to fine-tune your skills and putting what you learn into practice every day.

Lastly, isn’t it true that any boat ride, whether you are racing toward the finish line or meandering through a lovely lake is much more fun when you have others along for the ride? When you share your business opportunity with someone special, you extend an invitation to join you on a journey. As the time tested saying goes, “The more the merrier!”

Take a look at your business to see if you have been “rowing with both oars in the water.” If you are not making the progress you want, chances are you are not balancing your daily activity with both sales and sponsoring. So make the commitment, cast off the line, and row toward your goal with strong, consistent strokes. Before you know it – you will arrive at your destination!

Jane Deuber is a Co-Founder of the DSWA and a highly rated industry trainer who is known for her innovative, down to earth training style that inspires distributors into action.

Experts

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Party Plan Consultants Newsletter	Subscribe to my monthly newsletter to receive hints, tips & promotions.
Mike Dillard - Magnetic Sponsoring	Follow this link to learn how to attract leads to your business.
Mike Dillard - MLM Traffic Formula Website	Follow this link to learn how to direct traffic to your personal website.
Kristie Tamsevicius	Speaker, author and consultant, Kristie is an entrepreneurial expert who has helped thousands of people start and succeed in their online businesses. She is the founder of Webmomz.com, president of Branding on the Net, and author of three books.
Christie Northup - aka - The Lemon Aid Lady	An expert in the direct selling industry, Christie teaches party plan consultants and direct selling distributors how to TWIST Sour Situations into Sweet Successes & Juicy Profits.
Karen Phelps	Karen is an author, trainer and international speaker, who brings 22 years of direct-selling experience to her students.
My Party Plan Blog	Visit my weekly party plan blog to hear what I'm up to, keep up to date on what's happening in the industry and to pick up a few extra hints, tips, recommendations and special offers.

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