About Teresa Aker:

Teresa Aker is a huge proponent of helping others achieve their goals and dreams. Through multi-level marketing with Avon, she had the opportunity to help a team of amazing representatives learn how to sell, become a wonderful group of friends, and grow their businesses to whatever their individual goals were. Teresa achieved the highest award, The President's Council Award in Sales, and reached the rank of Executive Unit Leader in Leadership, both placing her at the top of the Leader Board.

Prior to that, Teresa was a top seller in real estate during a time when interest rates were so high that people had a very hard time making ends meet, let alone buying a house. She listened to seasoned agents who had been through tough times before and learned how to help her clients buy their homes.

Because Teresa stood for an elected position in politics, she was able to experience the grassroots of her community and the way cities are run—at least the one she lives in. She was thrilled to meet so many amazing people in her community during that time and to learn from their struggles.

In this episode, Jennie Bellinger and Teresa Aker discuss:

• Transitioning to direct sales from diverse backgrounds
• Emotional and professional growth in multilevel marketing
• Key leadership strategies for building and nurturing a team
• The significant 'whys' behind team members' motivations
• The double-edged nature of earning and using incentive rewards

Key Takeaways:

• By embracing the shift from selling real estate and industrial glue to flourishing in the Avon environment, the potential for success in direct sales is seen.
• It is crucial to understand and support the individual goals of team members, which in turn fosters trust and strengthens the team.
• Teresa and Jennie highlight the often-overlooked personal benefits that come with earning incentives.
• Addressing one's confidence and combating imposter syndrome is portrayed as vital in the journey toward success in network marketing, as seen in the story of Laurie's growth.
• Beyond current experiences in direct sales, the journey of continuous learning such as adapting to emerging trends like AI and reading self-development books like 'Think and Grow Rich' illustrates the necessity of ongoing personal and professional growth to stay ahead in the game.

"I'm so happy to say my life has really been a journey of helping other people. Whether it be building confidence on the inside or the outside, it really has been a journey of helping… I can't imagine ever leaving it now.” — Teresa Aker

Connect with Teresa Aker:  

Facebook Name: Facebook.com/teresa.aker/11

Facebook Business Page: Facebook.com/groups/848944900283159

Facebook Group Name: Facebook.com/groups/848944900283159

Email: [email protected]

Connect With Jennie:

Website: https://badassdirectsalesmastery.com/

Email:  [email protected]

Facebook personal page: https://facebook.com/jbellingerPL

Facebook podcast page: http://facebook.com/BadassDirectSalesMastery

Facebook group for Badass Crew: https://facebook.com/groups/BadassDirectSalesMoms

Instagram: https://instagram.com/BadassDirectSalesMastery

Personal Instagram: https://instagram.com/jenniebellinger

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/BadassDirectSalesMastery

Show Notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez

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