Creating Extra Income From Direct Sales in Retirement with Maria Kertez #70
What can you do to bring in some additional income into your household? What would it look like to start a new opportunity that works around your schedule? If you are looking for a way to get ahead financially or if you are just looking for a new career, this is the episode for you! For this episode, I’ve brought a special guest, Maria Kertez to help explore the topic of direct sales. After years of hearing about direct sales, Maria decided to take a closer look and was surprised by the results - she is here to share her story and explain how savvy investors like you can get involved. If you are new to the term, “Direct sales” you likely know it by another name.
Direct sales, “Network marketing,” or “Multi-level marketing” often refers to a variety of business forms premised on person-to-person selling in locations other than a retail establishment, such as social media platforms or the home of the salesperson or prospective customer.
Tune into this episode to hear more about Maria and her story, you don’t want to miss it!
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...
Learning about network marketing from Maria Kertez [1:00]
Dispelling myths about network marketing - is it a pyramid scheme? [4:00]
How to make sure you aren’t getting scammed [7:15]
Work around your schedule [9:00]
What it costs to get started [14:00]
Why your mindset really matters [17:00]
Closing thoughts [20:00]
Direct sales or a pyramid scheme?
Anything resembling a pyramid scheme freaks people out and rightfully so - pyramid schemes are illegal and unethical. Too often, direct sales and “Pyramid schemes” get lumped into the same conversation but there are important distinctions between the two.
Fraudulent pyramid schemes — like Ponzi schemes — are illegal but often try to disguise themselves as multi-level marketing (MLM) programs or direct sales. Traditional MLM programs are legal because there is a real product that is being sold through the channel.
Is it the right time for you to jump into a direct sales endeavor? What should you look for or be wary of? To hear more about protecting yourself as you move forward with direct sales, make sure to listen to this episode featuring Maria’s valuable advice!
Mindset matters!
While it might sound cliche, the truth is, your mindset really matters! What is the biggest difference between someone who succeeds and someone who fails? More often than not it comes down to mindset. You have the power to write your own story and chart your own path, don’t let negative thoughts and narratives keep you from moving forward! Join me on this episode as Maria shares her story and the important role that mindset played in her growth.