Direct Sales Career and a Family? Yes You Can!

I just spent the afternoon my grandchildren, and I owe it all to my direct sales business. I recently learned that I can hire my grandchildren to do some light work for me (like putting stickers on catalogs and other literature or addressing party invitations). They love it because they're earning money and believe me, these kids love money! I pay them an hourly rate with half going into their custodial accounts. I love it because I have more time for income-producing activities. But the best part is having another excuse to spend time together. We just spent about two hours this afternoon sitting around the dinner table chatting about nothing in particular and laughing a lot.

That's just one of the many reasons I love direct sales. Not only do I get to schedule my job around my life instead of my life around my job, I can involve my family in my business. I even have friends in direct sales whose husbands help them do their presentations! By finding ways to involve my family in my business, it makes it feel more like the family's business. If you have a family and you've ever wanted to do something just for yourself, you know how quickly you can begin to feel guilty. Your family wants you to be happy, but sometimes they can feel threatened or abandoned. Involving them in your decision to begin a direct selling career and then involving them in your business where possible will alleviate their fears and allow them to support and encourage you in your new venture.

So if you're married or have a significant other, ask them to come along with you when you meet with your recruiting consultant. She'll be more than happy to talk to both of you and answer any questions either of you may have. After all, with your family on-board and supporting you in your new business, there's no limit to what you can achieve!