The women whom you have the most contact with and hang around with have either a positive or negative affect on your levels of self-esteem,mood and confidence. These women can also have a big affect on how you view your direct sales business. Most of us have girlfriends or family members that are supportive of our businesses and want nothing but the best for us. Unfortunately, too many of us have people around us that are not supportive and are always giving off negative energy. Do you have... Read Full Story

I've been a fan of Jack Canfield for several years. You may know him as the man that wrote the world famous, best selling book, "Chicken Soup For The Soul". This one book led to a series of "Chicken Soup" books, including a "must read" for every black woman, "Chicken Soup for an African American Women's Soul".All of the Chicken Soup books become best sellers. Recently Jack appeared in the now world famous movie, "The Secret". Jack's book, Success Principles, played a huge part in why I... Read Full Story

When first asked to join the MLMBlackWoman.ning.com social network, I had to first look up what M.L.M stood for.  Although I was familiar with companies like, Avon, Mary-Kay and Warm Spirits, the term MLM (Multi-level Marketing ) was totally new to me.  During my research, I was completely taken by surprise by how many black women are successful in various MLM companies.Nearing my forties, I am a little late to just be searching for financial freedom and realizing my worth as a woman... Read Full Story

Recently, I had the opportunity to view the little snippet of Napoleon Hills Think and Grow Rich video on ILoveMLMBlackWoman.com.  It awakened something in me that had been dormant for some time in my business.  What I learned from that 7.2 minute video was so powerful that I needed to put it into motion immediately if I wanted to prosper in my own business.  The power of desire, or shall I say burning desire is what will soar your business to new heights.  It is a must that you maintain a... Read Full Story

Every now and again I come across a writing or poem that transcends the type of business oriented information I usually post on this blog.  Please allow me to step away from our usual forum of direct sales business and share a message that goes beyond a black woman's direct sales aspirations and straight to her heart. A good friend of mine forwarded me a poem from  the beautiful poet, educator and best selling author, Maya Angelou. This is a poem every woman can appreciate. Here's the wisdom... Read Full Story

                                                 In the past, whenever I heard the word "networking" or was invited to a "networking event'", I would just cringe with the thought of spending time in a big hotel room full of strangers with phony smiles and a hand full of business cards I didn't want. Images of cheesy folks in cheap business suits, all trying to sell me something filled my head. I also didn't understand the real meaning and purpose of networking. Can you relate? Have you ever... Read Full Story

With so many direct sales companies, products and services to choose from, black woman may find it challenging when choosing the "right" company. One of the questions I found myself pondering lately is: How important is it for a black woman to choose a company that targets African American people with their vision, products and/or services? I've worked in the field as an independent consultant for many years and the two direct sales companies I've worked with were 99% caucasian in their... Read Full Story

One of the most influential books I've ever read about building a successful direct sales/network marketing business is called "Dare to Dream and Work to Win" by Dr. Tom Barrett. I love this book and I ALWAYS recommend it to new network marketers and veterans in the business because it really breaks down the truth about what it takes and the necessary mindset that is required to build a strong and lucrative network marketing business. Dr. Tom Barrett spends opens the book teaching us about... Read Full Story

Do you find it hard to talk to prospects in person or over the phone? Many black women in network marketing are terrified with the idea of getting rejected while sharing their business opportunity with friends, family and even strangers.  We've all heard stories of distributors getting hung up on, laughed at, put down or having major difficulty handling objections? Do you know someone in your company that justs starts "vomiting" the business opportunity all over anyone that would listen? I... Read Full Story

How many times have you decided that this is going to be THE direct sales program you reach the top of the pay scale in? How many times have you started a diet, a new way of thinking, or tried something new and then a setback occurs and you just go back to the way you were? Don't worry, you are not the only one! I have experienced many "setbacks" in my business life and in my personal life over the years, the diffference is how I deal with them now. Setbacks and difficulties occur all the... Read Full Story