Blind Auction Direct Sales Party Game

If you’re looking for a way to amp up participation and excitement during your next direct sales party, why not try a blind auction game? It’s simple and fun and also rewards those who work the hardest to make your event a smashing success

All you’ll need to get started is play money (which you can purchase at most Dollar Stores or raid from your children’s board games), two gifts for every five or six guests who attend and wrapping paper to increase the element of surprise. It’s VITAL that you actually wrap the gifts before the auction begins.

Increase Direct Sales Orders – Increase Bookings

You can talk up your blind auction during host coaching and throughout the show to increase orders and bookings. The fun of the auction begins as you collect the orders and takes place after all of the orders have been completed. You start doling out the pretend $100.00 bills as your guests pay. First, start out by giving everyone who attended $100. Then, give $200 for anyone who decided to bring along a friend. If someone placed an order, throw in another $100. If their order was over $40.00, give them $200. If they decided to pay at the party versus being billed later, throw in an additional $200. If someone books their own party, throw in a $200 auction money incentive. If they book within the next two weeks, make it a $300 auction bonus. If they want to become a demonstrator (and they need to have had an opportunity to inquire and sign up for more information about starting their own direct sales business BEFORE the auction process begins or is even announced), reward them with $500 worth of bonus money.

Once all of the money has been distributed, your next step is to actually begin the auction. The trick here is to build a sense of mystery and anticipation that gets everyone excited and ready to start bidding. Since no one has any idea what the wrapped gifts are, in their imagination, it could be anything. Play on that sense of adventure to encourage the bidding to begin in earnest. Since excitement is a critical component of the direct sales business, this really shouldn’t be much of a chore. Obviously, the highest bidder wins the gift.  However, it’s up to you to decide if the winner can open the present as soon as they get it, or further add excitement by adding in the element of the “White Elephant Gift Exchange” at the end.

Home Party Plan Business Games Book

Either way, the blind auction is bound to be a great way to send your event attendees off into the world with a positive experience and great stories to share about your home party show.  All home party games should bring value to your business.  You, the consultant should have an increase in sales so that the host benefits go up and the commission does to but the most important thing is that your guests have fun. Your guests will not tolerate being bored, so make sure your games are fun and exciting. Get the FREE “talking” e-book on powerful Direct Sales Party Games!

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Some thoughts about the Law of Attraction

I teach the Law of Attraction in a lot of my programs for direct sellers and entrepreneurs. There’s a lot of misunderstanding about these laws, and often people fall in one or another camp. .

Either they’re gung ho about the idea that “all you have to do is see it and it’ll be delivered in exactly that way,” or they’re staunch skeptics, thinking the whole thing is hogwash

Neither is an accurate depiction of reality. For one thing, the Universe seldom delivers EXACTLY what you envision. It’s helpful to have a vision, but flexibility is necessary in regard to what shows up. For example, you envision the perfect parking spot in front of your hairdressers building. As you approach the shop, a spot opens up a half block away. Do you take it, or do you hold out for the one you envisioned?

The Secret

I say, take it. The Universe is handing you that one; close enough to your desired spot, and your refusal to take it isn’t faith but stubbornness. “I won’t take anything less than exactly what I asked for,” is the sound of a petulant and spoiled child, not an enlightened adult. Place your order, but be flexible and grateful once the order is fulfilled.

But, the Law of Attraction is real. Provided you’re approaching it correctly. Here are a few important caveats; the secret behind The Secret, so to speak:

Clearly envision what you want, but as we’ve said, let the Universe sort out the details as to how it’s delivered.

Do your part. This isn’t a magic formula which precludes any work on your part. Take action. Do what’s required. Just don’t effort and stress along the way.
Become aware, through mindfulness training, of your “blind spots.” If your subconscious mind isn’t open to receiving the good you desire, the Law of Attraction won’t work. While some people think the Law is a “what you see is what you get” kind of a proposition, it’s really more like “what you get is what you see minus what you don’t see.” If you’re not conscious of your mental blocks, they’ll interrupt the manifestation of what you want every time….and then you’ll get to prove to yourself that the Law of Attraction doesn’t work.

Learn More About The Law Of Attraction

To learn more about developing mindfulness to get the Law of Attraction working for you, read Dr. Steve Taubman’s  UnHypnosis: How to Wake Up, Start Over, and Create the Life You’re Meant to Live.

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This Is The Direct Selling Women’s Alliance Members Blog!

The Direct Selling Women’s Alliance members are welcome and invited to be guest bloggers on the MyDSWA blog. If you are a corporate DSWA member, a consultant, vendor or speaker member then YOU should take advantage of this great opportunity.

DSWA Business Benefits

One of the many DSWA benefits is that speakers, vendors and all DSWA members have is the opportunity to write articles for the MyDSWA blog.  Blogging here is of great value to you, and your direct selling business for several reasons.

Your article is seen by 1000’s of people per month.

• The article brings you good exposure and showcases you as an authority on the topic.
• Direct sellers who read your article will visit your site.
• The DSWA blog has a Google page rank of 4. This means that when you post an article on the blog you acquire a link to your website which can elevate the authority of your site in the eyes of Google.
• The article and the incoming link to your site is on the home page for 2-4 days.
• The link back to your site is permanent and remains in the archives forever.

Blog On MyDSWA

You may submit articles to the blog as often and any time you want. They will be put into the queue in the order that they are submitted.  Please apply for a user account and read the MyDSWA blogger guidelines.  If you never posted on a blog before don’t worry! It is not hard and when you apply we will send you a tutorial video to get started.

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