Direct sales can be very attractive. For some reason, people think selling through a party plan is an easy way to make money. Sometimes the product is really cool - like jewelry or home spa products. Sometimes you think of the discount or fun parties you will have. You think it's a great chance to get out of the house for some FUN. There is a problem though with party plans. They are absolutely not for everyone.

So who might not be successful when they join a home party plan?

People out of touch with their own strengths and weaknesses.

Those that don't find success in direct sales often believe they are more social than they really are. They talk about how this is a great chance to get out and about - to be around people and have fun but in truth, they really want to stay home and wait for money to fall through the roof. (I know - I've been there myself!)

People that fear change

People talk a good talk about wanting to set goals and achieve dreams but some want these successes to come without change on their part. Sometimes, we talk about wanting change. We say we want to do something different and new but honestly, just the thought of CHANGE rattles some of us to the bone! Without change, we are stuck. Change that helps you grow as a person is wonderful. Change that brings you financial success is motivating. Change that leads to friendships and working with your own team is priceless. People that want the easy road

There are people that think direct sales is easy and that money will pour in with little effort of their part. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Direct sales success (just like everything else in life) is totally dependent how much focus and energy is put into the business. There is a direct correlation between what you put into it and how much money you make. If you can't muster up the nerve to be out making contacts most days then the parties will not happen, you won't recruit or book fundraisers - you won't make money. Anything of worth in life means work. Work fueled by your passion is FUN.

People that have lack belief

People that don't have faith in the VALUE of what they offer their customers will not succeed. Lack of faith in yourself or your business will keep you in your home, not making the money you dreamed of making. Without total belief in the quality of what you offer, selling is near impossible.

If you are shy or uncomfortable around people but want to be in direct sales, there is only one true solution - fall in love with your product. This passion of yours will help you overcome these obstacles. Your belief in what your product can do for your customers is what will truly motivate you to step outside your comfort zone. Only then will you start booking parties and fundraisers that lead to all that FUN part of direct sales and of course, the income!

Success in direct sales means growing and changing while learning new skills. If you want to stay home more than be out with people, then joining a party plan isn't going to work. If you are afraid of work or rejection, then don't look to direct sales for your home business. If you don't love the products you would be selling, it's a no go for direct sales.

Yes, the commission rates can be great - some direct sales companies offer up to 50% commission plus override commissions for team building and management. Working from home in direct sales can be lucrative and fun. You can join many direct sales companies for less than $100 so the start up is amazingly low compared to other business start up costs. All of these make direct sales a great home business opportunity BUT only for those that want to be challenged.

Are there really great direct sales opportunities out there? Yes, indeed but only for the right person. Before you join a direct sales company or consider booking parties, look at what you love to do and what you are willing to do to make it work. Otherwise, save your time and money. There are other ways to earn money from home!