When I was 26 I took a sales aptitude test. It told me that I was the perfect candidate for sales. The administrator told me that I scored so perfectly that he was either really excited to hire me, or I was a crazy person. I’d like to think that I’m not too crazy. Last week I took a sales...

Sales is not a four letter word, it has five. Sales is not something to be ashamed of. Sales is not to be avoided or underestimated. Sales is an honorable profession and a good salesperson can make more money than doctors, lawyers and just about any “respectable” white collar job. Sales is...

Few things will sink a company like having the wrong people. No matter if it is a grumpy receptionist or an ineffective director of sales, if you do not hire the right people dollars are wasted and productivity is doomed. For new entrepreneurs and those in direct sales looking to build a...

We see a lot of products and opportunities. NetworkingStar.com was established because there are so many opportunities out there and we need the public’s help to sort them all out. We also established the site because we love hearing about entrepreneurs, motivation, inspiration and the...

Sales and commission based professionals can make more money than doctors, lawyers, bankers and almost every other profession in the world. The man and woman who is willing to eat what they sow and not demand the security of salary has almost limitless income earning potential. Direct Sales...

I made a decision last week to fall in love with network marketing (ie MLM or direct sales) all over again. I must admit that it drives me nuts to see the shenanigans that happen within MLM. However, what profitable business model in the world doesn’t have some real creeps? Multi-level...

You know the drill, you had a great meeting with a prospect and everything looked and felt great during the meeting. But, a week has gone by and you have not heard back from the prospect and you are wondering what to do. Questions begin to enter you mind: How long should you wait before you...

A team that understands people and knows how to bond with prospects will always outperform the team that memorizes their presentation.  Building a smart and nimble team can take time, but if you want a business that can withstand hard times and flourish in good times, you must be bullheaded...