Comments on: The Climate is Changing in Direct Sales

By: Scott Common

Scott Common — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 17:52:11 +0000

Fun read! Thank you Steve. My personal Take Away from this erudite conversation: The competition (distractions and confusion) in the marketplace just means that I, as a Network Marketing Leader (Visionary who first demonstrates daily what’s possible, and who is able to teach) MUST – in 2019 – 10X my demonstrations (i.e. personal rank advancing), and effective teaching (that’s demonstrable by a downline that’s rank advancing monthly along with me). Belief: Customers and Downline Team Members will follow Real Leaders and Stay with Real Leaders (not companies, ranks, freebie strategies, award-winning websites, or bottle rocket companies with over-priced (or soon to be over-priced), 85%+ payouts.

By: Steve Jamieson

Steve Jamieson — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 18:53:39 +0000

In reply to Michel Bayan. I couldn't agree more. Anecdotal stories, gut instinct and an inner circle of experience has traditionally been the driving force of a misunderstood industry. This blending of Actionable Data, Artificial Intelligence with our Natural Entrepreneurial Stubborness is leading to real change. Congratulations on being out in front of it

By: Michel Bayan

Michel Bayan — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 15:43:27 +0000

Great perspective, Steve. You’re right about most leaders. It’s our cognitive bias and over weighting of mere anecdotal evidence that trips so many companies up. Combine that with slow decision making and an unwillingness to fail-forward and many companies have a big challenge ahead, starting with managing a big organizational shift to a model more driven by scientific inquiry (like how many make their products, but for the rest of the business), a willingness to experiment and iterate.

By: Brett Duncan

Brett Duncan — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 16:29:49 +0000

Great insights, Steve. Especially realizing it won’t be a former Distributor or even experienced DS executive who will make the shift happen. What they learned to appreciate in their personal direct selling experience won’t be what the new Distributor appreciates or even understands (at least initially, and maybe ultimately).

By: Terrel Transtrum

Terrel Transtrum — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:45:10 +0000

Steve, very smart you are.

By: Jane Creed

Jane Creed — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 23:40:42 +0000

Great article. Great thinking!

By: Cliff Robertson, Jr

Cliff Robertson, Jr — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 21:46:05 +0000

Well done!

By: Scott Lawrence

Scott Lawrence — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 17:41:58 +0000

Nicely conceived, thought out and on point. A seismic shift in thinking is required in order to reinvigorate and remain relevant in this hyper competitive market. Technology has truly shifted how everyone must think about business and go to market strategies.

By: Mark Born

Mark Born — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 15:44:46 +0000

Are the recent studies you are citing on the DSA website? I am very interested in reading those for strategic planning.

By: Mark Arnold

Mark Arnold — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 23:35:50 +0000

So accurate in describing the existing mentality of today’s direct sales marketplace. Well done!

By: Jacqueline Astudillo

Jacqueline Astudillo — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 22:39:25 +0000

Great Perspective, as always great article!

By: Rob Renick

Rob Renick — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 20:03:10 +0000

Awesome perspective, Steve! As usual, you are ahead of the pack!
Thank You!