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First 72 Hours - 5 Easy Steps
As an Independent Herbalife Distributor

Herbal Catalog, Enhancers, Weight Loss, Skin Care, Hair Care

Make Your First Sale in your first 72 hours in 5 easy steps

Getting started in the first 72 hours of a new business can be easy when done properly. Follow these 5 easy steps to start your Herbalife distributor business in the right direction. This proven method has helped thousands reach their potential as new business owners. Results may vary with individual time allotted.

Step 1. Make your business plan.

It is essential that you realize and set goals for your business growth. On your computer or a sheet of paper write down these questions and then answer them.

Do you want to work part time or full time?
How much money do you want to make?
How soon can you start?
How much time can you spend per week at your business?

Be concise with your answers and be realistic. Your business plan needs to be reachable. So be honest and answer the questions with some fore thought.

It may not be apparent now but these answers will directly relate to your future success. It is real important to answer these questions as well as possible. Put this file or sheet of paper in a conspicuous place so you can see it often.

Step 2. Use the products.

Herbalife ShapeWorks QuickStart - weight loss program. Learn about the products and their benefits first hand. Start with the core products - ShapeWorks weight loss programs.

Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix

Formula 2 Multivitamin Complex

Cell Activator

Herbal Concentrate Green Tea Mix

Herbal enhancers like Total Control

Herbalife has a vast library of information available that you can tap into too boost your product knowledge. Start by studying the product catalog.

Step 3. Tell Everyone You Know.

Call your friends, tell them you just started a new Herbalife distributorship. How many people can you talk to about Herbalife in the first 72 hours? Write down your Circle of Influence--friends, relatives and acquaintances--and get started.

Use the products and talk about them

Wear the buttons and encourage conversation

Chat, email, blog, post or upload to the internet everyone you know who might be interested.

Carry a free sample with you to give away.

Try to talk to at least 5 people a day about your business and your experience with the product. If you wear the button folks may ask you first what does it mean. Herbalife has many sample size products that are great conversation starters. Offer free samples to potential customers, and keep in touch with them.

Step 4. Share your success story.

Share your story - tell everyone you know! When you use the products you become a product of the product. Relate which products you used and the benefits you had. Show your passion for the products. Relate how the products helped you achieve your goal. Ask your prospect if she would like to try a sample, and keep in touch.

Now your getting started! With a little practice speaking to your circle of influence you will be able to easily strike up a conversation about your new business. Even with today's high tech business building techniques, you still need to talk the talk and walk the walk. As the old saying goes you need to "crawl before you can run."

Step 5. Reach your customers.

Work from home taking orders for your new business. Find out what potential customers want. Do they want to lose weight, earn money, improve their skin, or achieve better health?

Invite them to a presentation

Create a personalized program tailored to their needs

Place their order

Follow up in the days after the presentation and personalize a program for your prospects

Building blocks for long term success

Build relationships with your customers and distributors. Keep in touch to help them succeed with their products or business.
Ask for referrals - introduce yourself and your Herbalife distributorship to people outside your circle of influence.
Teach others what you have learned and duplicate this over and over to build a buzz about your business.
Continue to gain as much product knowledge as possible. Herbalife has fabulous marketing tools and information that you can use for your business.
Follow the action steps in your International Business Pack (IBP).
Attend training seminars, tele-seminars and webinars sponsored by Herbalife and the Herbalife community. Herbalife training materials include a vast amount of resources you can tap into to use in your business.
Talk to your upline - gain from their experience and knowledge.

Business Set-up Checklist

Set up internet access and email.

Order you merchant account so you can take credit card payments.

Set up an office space in your home.

Purchase a daily planner and appointment book.

Write down your goals and an action plan!

Summary

Follow these 5 easy steps to make your first sale in 72 hours. Make a business plan. This first step is essential to your long term success. Use, wear, talk and learn the Herbalife products for your personal knowledge. Tell your story to everyone you know. Give away samples and keep in touch. Reach out to your customers and explain what the products can do for them. Make the sale and place their orders.