Why You Need Something to Look Forward To in Your Direct Sales Business (and Life!)
Biz Tip Thursday: The Power of Having Something Exciting on Your Calendar
Every Thursday, I drop a quick “Biz Tip Thursday” episode—usually recorded in the car on my way home from school—and today’s tip is so simple, yet so powerful:
👉 You need something to look forward to.
Something fun.
Something energizing.
Something that keeps you excited even on the hard days.
For me right now, that “something” is the Girl Boss Retreat I’m hosting with my sister. I just left work and I’m driving toward our Airbnb, pumped out of my mind. But this message isn’t about the retreat—it’s about the importance of creating and planning experiences like this in YOUR life.
Prime Your Mind Daily
Before we talk events, here’s a quick tip that sets the tone for my entire day:
✔ Listen to a podcast every morning.
It doesn’t have to be long—just enough to get your brain in “growth mode.”
I do this:
- On my drive to school
- While doing dishes
- While cooking
- Before I sit down to work on my business
I also use the “Save Video” feature on Facebook to bookmark trainings and pop them on when I can listen in the background. It’s hands-down one of the easiest ways to stay inspired.
Why You MUST Have Something to Look Forward To
Whether it’s:
✨ A team retreat
✨ Your company conference
✨ A girls’ trip
✨ A family vacation
✨ A weekend getaway
✨ Or even just a local meet-up
You NEED something on your calendar that excites you.
I’ve seen this again and again with myself and my team:
When you have something exciting coming up, you…
⭐ Push through the slow months
⭐ Stay motivated when business dips (because it will sometimes)
⭐ Build deeper friendships
⭐ Feel more connected to your company
⭐ Get refueled with inspiration and ideas
⭐ Remember WHY you started
Direct sales is FULL of highs and lows.
But events—both virtual and in-person—can reignite your spark faster than almost anything else.
Say YES to Your Next Company Conference
I’m going to challenge you right now:
👉 Commit to attending your next company event.
Even if:
- You’re nervous
- You don’t know anyone
- You think you “can’t afford it”
- You’re brand new
- You’re not sure you’ll fit in
GO ANYWAY.
I’ve never met a single person who regretted attending their company conference. Not once.
And honestly?
They’re magical.
For example, the last in-person Color Street Conference we had included:
- A full steak dinner
- Incredible swag
- Drinks
- Live speakers
- Dancing
- New friendships
- Tons of motivation
And THIS year?
It’s in Orlando.
You KNOW your girl already has the Airbnbs booked, the flights priced out, and the Disney plans laid out. Mickey, here we come.
Plan Ahead—Your Future Self Will Thank You
Even if you’re months (or a year!) away from your next big event:
✔ Start putting money aside.
✔ Build a sinking fund.
✔ Create an envelope system.
✔ Set up a recurring savings transfer.
Even $20–50/week makes a HUGE difference.
Because the truth is:
🎉 You deserve fun on your calendar.
🎉 You deserve community.
🎉 You deserve growth.
🎉 You deserve to be in the room.
And if you don’t have an event coming up?
👉 Create one.
That’s what I did with Girl Boss Retreat—and watching women connect, dream, plan and transform is one of the most rewarding parts of this business.
Quick Personal Update + Resource for You
By the time this blog goes live, the retreat will be over, but I’ll be sharing all the behind-the-scenes magic in:
📌 My Instagram stories
📌 The Marketing Magic & Business Systems Group on Facebook
Make sure you’re following along!
And before I go…
Have You Seen My Direct Sales Done Right Planner & Tracker?
My newest baby—the Six Figure Social Selling Planner + Tracker System—is officially LIVE on my brand new website:
👉 http://www.LindsayDollinger.com
This planner includes:
✔ Monthly tracking
✔ Daily business activities
✔ Follow-up systems
✔ Space to plan your content
✔ Goal mapping
✔ And more
It comes with a full training video so you can maximize it, and you only buy it once—it’s printable and fillable.
If you want to grow faster, stay consistent, and stop guessing what to do each day… this is your tool.
Share it with your team, too!
Your Challenge Today
This is your homework, friend:
✨ Choose something you’re going to look forward to this year.
✨ Commit to it.
✨ Send me a DM and tell me what it is.
Whether it’s a conference, retreat, dinner, vacation, workshop, or meet-up—claim it.
Your energy will shift the moment you do.
Until next time—go create something magical. 💖