“My interest is Direct Sales and it’s impact on the Christian family structure.”

This is a very interesting topic and one that should be discussed due to the challenges Direct Sales/Network Marketing and Multi-Level Marketing Consultants face daily.

When I was on the National Training Circuit for a previous company I was involved in , there were a lot of men and women who told me about their challenges with not only their spouses but other family members as well.

I’ve been in this industry for a long time now, along with the fact that my husband and I did not have this problem, just listening to so many people talk about this let me know that something needed to be addressed and quick!

What really shocked me was the fact that there is a huge number of people who feel that Direct Sales is an absolute waste of time and that it can’t possibly ever be thought of as a real business.

Why do most people feel this way?

There are so many direct sales companies, some of them make false promises, some are only interested in getting a person to sign up to make commissions off of their sign up fees, some people never really get the support they need so they quit and sometimes people who sign up with these companies never do their own due diligence in getting the right information to get started properly OR doing the work required… hmmm

Fact: It is not the industry that’s corrupt, it’s the people with the wrong intentions (greed/personal gain) that makes a person question the industry.

Some people even look at direct sales as not being a real business because it isn’t a franchise or brick and mortar building that they have to continuously go to day by day.

Any business requires work. Whether it be a lawn service, flower shop or direct sales business, in order to be successful in that business, a person has to believe in the products or services, understand the compensation plan (or financial model) and fimiliarize themselves with the day to day operations of building a good customer base. It doesn’t matter whether it’s direct sales or a coaching business, both of them require a steady base of customers in order to achieve the income you’re looking for.

Another thing I noticed is that most people who choose the direct sales industry, always look for approval of others in order for them to pursue the business. This in my opinion is tragic. The approval of others is not going to make you a successful business person. It’s all up to you.

What is it’s impact on the Christian family structure?

The same impact on any family structure, but should it be different in the Christian family? Absolutely! As Christians (believers of the Word), our thoughts, our conversations, our vision and our actions should be different. Amen? It’s the application of the word that produces faith and results.

Here are just a few suggestions:

Until next time, remember to pray without ceasing, speak with much love and patience and glorify God in ALL that you do!

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