I have some exciting news! I am now the newest member of the DSWA Diversity Team! I will be representing the under 30 age group or the NOW generation. I am so excited to be working with a team of such wonderful women who have so much to offer! Other groups represented on the team include Latina women, African American women, and the WOW generation (women over 60).

At the DSWA celebration in Los Angeles the team did a presentation on the different groups that aren’t well represented in Direct Sales and it was amazing. It was neat to get ideas on how to diversify our teams and to reach out to people that aren’t enjoying the benifits of having some amazing women join the profession of Direct Sales.

I am so excited to be able to help out with this great undertaking and can’t wait to see what BIG things we will do!

Visit the Diversity Center to see what we can do to help you and your business!

Awnya Boam

http://www.time4felt.com/

Lately as I have been social networking online a lot as I’m sure you realize by some of my previous posts. It is a little challenging to divide your time between all of the different options to ensure the best return for your time. (When I figure out the best combination on that one, I will let you know!)

One thing that I do want to stress is to LOOK PROFESSIONAL in all that you do online.

Why? Well, You’ve heard the saying “Don’t judge a book by its cover”, right? Online, that is exactally what happens. If your facebook profile (which you are using for business) has you covered in mud from head to toe, or an embarassing picture of you picking your nose, do you think your clients are going to be impressed? Most likely not. Assumptions will be made and they will most likely not be good ones.

Solution: present yourself in a professional manner online, both on your site, blogs, and social networking sites. Post pictures that are flattering or serve a purpose. Save pictures of your products, pets, or kids for your photo gallery instead of your profile because people want to know who YOU are. Once they are impressed by your picture and you have their attention, they will get to know you even better. And if you are taking a picture with your webcam or home camera…that is just fine…but at least comb your hair, get dressed (no pj’s), and if you are female, try putting on a little makeup. It will make a world of difference!

Awnya Boam

http://www.time4felt.com/

One of the things that I believe has helped my business greatly over the past year or so is to find a way that you want to improve upon yourself daily. In my life, the DSWA (Direct Selling Woman’s Alliance) is the answer. They have wonderful tele-classes both live and recorded and then local and international meetings. I have learned so much from them and continue to count my blessings that I am involved with that wonderful organization.

I am not saying that is the only option. Check out books from your local library, interview someone who is a success and find ways that you can improve. Go to local networking meetings or attend a training meeting that your company is putting on.

By spending a little “you” time every day it will help you stay focused and energized! You may learn new tools and techniques or improve upon the ones you have, but either way it will be a good thing!

Awnya Boam

http://www.time4felt.com/

Well, thanks to some cached versions of my site and the wayback time machine, I was able to recover quite a few of my posts, but sadly, not all of them. ;o( There are a few that I’m very sad to have lost, but the WBTM takes 6 months to post the pages, so maybe in a few months I will be able to recover a few more.

Sorry for the troubles. Lesson learned: BACKUP FILES before messing with anything! Even in nothing has happened in the past…do it just to be safe~!

Now I’m going to bed! ‘night!

Awnya Boam

http://www.time4felt.com/

Well, it finally happened. I updated the software (wordpress.org) that helps me make this blog look so good …well, I didn’t back up as I usually do because I have never needed it. Something has gone wrong with the update, and all pas blog entries have been lost! I don’t understand, but since we have had so many problems in the last 3 days with my blogs anyways, I shouldn’t be surprised ;o)

I guess this just gives me a good chance to start over. Luckily I was able to save the design (thanks to an old backup) and I will try to recover some of the old posts from that, but not sure I can.

Sorry friends! I will try to get things back to normal tonight…
(still smiling though)

http://www.time4felt.com/  

I have to appologize! I had no idea that my entire website was down for the past 3 days including my 2 blogs! How embarrassing! (& frustrating). I finally have figured out the cause and we are back up and running. Sorry if you tried to stop by for a read in the last few days, but we are here and good to go!

Awnya Boam

http://www.time4felt.com/

I have a friend who has written the book “The Woman’s Millionaire Club”. Her name is Maurene G. Mulvaney (MGM) and she is amazing.

In her book, she interviewed several woman in the Direct Selling industry who have made a million or more and discovered some similarities. The secrets are in the book, so I can’t tell you here though! ;o)

The book is scheduled to be released on March 17th and you can get your copy on Amazon.com. For a discount and other great offers, visit http://www.WomenJoinTheClub.com. This is MGM’s special gift to us!

Check it out…you will be SO glad that you did.

Awnya Boam

http://www.time4felt.com/

“When you infuse fun into you way of doing business, you increase your wattage and attract more customers and prospects. People today need more fun in their lives. Fill that need, and ou will be modeling a way ofliving and doing business that will draw others to you.”

-Build It BIG Workbook, pg 57

Awnya Boam

http://www.time4felt.com/

Hi everyone! Sorry if I have been a little out of it…we just moved to Utah! Crazy I know!

Well, We have been here now for 6 hours and here I am to blog about it… ;o)

I am SO thankful for Direct Sales in my life because when my husband got this new job, I am able to pick up with him and move our family to a new state! Sure, I’m not there in person, but that’s where my website comes in handy. Then when I got here and finally had a chance to get on the computer, I had 3 (!) orders! (thanks Cory, Susan and Cheryl!! ) So not only am I able to take care of my growing family and their needs, but I am also thriving in my business all at the same time.

Just another reason why Direct Sales is only the best job EVER!! Come and see if it is for you!

Awnya Boam

http://www.time4felt.com/

Something that I have been trying out for the past 5 months or so are postcards to thank my customers for their orders. It is something short and simple and the cost is about 30 cents each after postage. I get them from Vistaprint.com from their free section, so I’m only paying shipping on them. There are a lot of designs to choose from, so I just pick the one I want and then type my message on the front and my address on the back.

It has been fun to hear what my customers have to say about it. Mostly positive responses or none at all, but how often is it that you get a special card in the mail thanking you for your order from anywhere? It is a little something extra that may make the difference between a return customer and someone who uses your competition next time.

Try it out and see if it works for you! Going the extra mile to say thank you can only make this world a happier, better, and more grateful place, right?!

Awnya Boam

http://www.time4felt.com/