There are several types of direct sales methods, including:
Door-to-door sales: This method involves visiting potential customers in their homes to present and sell products or services.
Party plan sales: This method involves hosting a gathering, such as a home party or catalog show, to present and sell products or services to a group of people.
Multi-level marketing (MLM): This method involves recruiting a team of salespeople to sell products or services, and earning a commission on their sales as well as the sales of the people they recruit.
Network marketing: This method is similar to MLM, but often places more emphasis on building a network of relationships to promote and sell products or services.
Direct mail: This method involves mailing catalogs, brochures, or other promotional materials to potential customers to generate sales.
Telemarketing: This method involves making phone calls to potential customers to present and sell products or services.
Online sales: This method involves selling products or services online through a website or online marketplace.