360 View of Direct Sales
The four decades I have spent in direct sales has given me a fantastic 360 view of Direct Sales. The journey started as a Representative, then led...
Posted June 15, 2019
Main Blog Archives - ByDesign Technologies
The importance of a fully documented Compensation Plan
Compensation Plan Communication and Documentation Best Practices Please, no one pagers! Compensation plans cannot be communicated to software...
Posted May 17, 2019
The Silver Bullet
As the Executive director of Direct Selling Australia I am often asked the questions; Who is growing? What are they doing? What is happening in...
Posted April 1, 2019
Question – “The Customer – who is she/he?”
My answer – “Everyone!” It’s true. Everyone is a supplier and a customer. In any environment, we are all doing stuff for each other and we are...
Posted March 5, 2019
Becoming “A Low Risk Entrepreneur”
Entrepreneurship comes in many forms – from the tech startup that is well on its way to a billion dollars in sales all the way to the yoga teacher...
Posted February 5, 2019
Why You Should Get Into The Learning Zone
There are two worlds in which we live – the “Performance Zone” and the “Learning Zone.” In his TED talk, Eduardo Briceño talks about these two...
Posted January 17, 2019
2018 Recap – Celebrating another successful year!
As we look back in 2018 at everything that has been added to the ByDesign solution, it is inspiring to reflect on all the progress that was made. ...
Posted December 28, 2018
How To Create a Culture of Excellence
It always amazes me how “leaders” inside the direct selling profession try and dictate team culture instead of influencing it. From company...
Posted December 6, 2018
Giving Back is The Biggest Gift – Feeding America
The act of sharing is one of the first life skills toddlers learn. Mastering this vital skill sets the tone for a life of abundance. Knowing...
Posted November 2, 2018
Start With A Vision…and the Basics
In the Beginning….. “It starts with a vision” and…. the basics! Over the years I have been a part of many start-up companies. I have seen...
Posted October 18, 2018
How payments technology can be the difference between success and failure for direct sellers
For direct sellers with long term ambitions in the industry, understanding the banking and payment blockers to sustained success, and how they can...
Posted September 25, 2018
3 Places to Watch: Emerging Markets for Direct Sellers with Global Payouts
The geographies that your direct selling company targets for expansion will depend on a number of factors unique to your business. But have you...
Posted September 14, 2018