Here we are at the last day of June and rolling into another “J” month. For some in direct sales, they dread these two months. WHY? The summer is here, people are headed to the beach, lake or pool to have fun with little thought of hosting a party. For those of us who rely on our business to pay our bills, it means getting creative.
I honestly used to hate “J” months but it is definitely a mindset. Yes, what you speak into the Universe will happen. I used to say “no one wants to party” or “sales are awful in the J months”. The result, horrible sales with few parties in January, June and July. Truth be told, I headed into June this year with NOTHING on my calendar. I am ending the month with over $2,000 in sales. Why? Because I changed my mindset and got creative.
Your direct sales party plan business doesn’t have to stop when the summer heats up. You actually can make money and have fun during the summer months.
Here are some tools from Misty Kearns, CEOofMe.com you should pack in your business beach bag so you can have a sizzling hot successful summer.
Swim Suit = Parties! Parties are the core of our business so be sure you always have parties booked. Cancellations and reschedules are higher in the summertime so be sure to over book. Offering fun, summer time themed parties will help you book more parties and have higher attendance at your parties too. A few of my host & customer’s favorite party themes include Luau, Garden Party, Party at the Park, Pool Party & Ice Cream Party. You can do these as home and online parties and even have fun with themed catalog parties too.
Sunscreen = Don’t let yourself get burned out in your business! You should apply training often. Attend your team and company’s regular training events. Stay connected with your fellow team members for accountability, motivation and support.
Sunglasses = Have your Business Glasses on & look for new business everywhere! Always be on the lookout for new people, places and opportunities to share your business this summer. Take your business with you as you are out and about, doing summer activities and traveling.
Water Bottle = Stay hydrated & motivated. It’s important to keep yourself hydrated physically and mentally. Make personal development a daily habit. Surround yourself with positive influences and other motivated business owners. Read some new books this summer, catch up on training series you signed up for but didn’t finish or complete some business projects you have been putting off. Take care of your health too so you are able to work to the best of your ability.
Shovel = Determination! Be prepared to dig deep & work hard this summer to reach your goals. Don’t let yourself get lazy. Stick to a (flexible) schedule and be sure to do all the weekly activities you should be doing in your business.
Beach Ball = Build a Team & Bounce Up to Leadership! It’s not really much fun to play on the beach by yourself. You need a team to play with. Focus on recruiting, finding new team members and helping them get off to a strong start this summer. You’ll enjoy an increased income, leadership promotions and most of all be able to help others reach their goals.
Bucket = Something to carry all the money you will be making! That’s right, if you work your business consistently and apply these ideas you will be carrying home a big bucket full of money instead of just sand at the end of the summer. Buy yourself a beach bucket from the dollar store and write your goals for the summer on it. Put your beach bucket on your desk for daily motivation.
Flip Flops = To remind you to keep on moving. Remember NO means “next opportunity” and gets you one step closer to the next YES! Keep on sharing your business & moving forward no matter what!
I am teaming up with three other friends in direct sales for a BINGO night. A chance to book some parties, get some sales and expand our customer base. 
What are you doing to make your summer sizzle? Share your best tips with us..
Have a ThirtyOne-derful day!
Hope Wissel 