I hosted a Home Party

Ok.. so… there’s this cosmetics company that I found out about. It’s non-toxic, non-carcinogenic, and non-hormone disrupting. I totally get passionate about this sort of thing as I am working on detoxing my body as much as possible. I get excited about the fact that I can detox and not slather on more toxins with my every day makeup and cosmetics (soap, shaving cream, shower gel etc). I use up to 15 items every day.. the cosmetics industry (which is totally unregulated) says there are only “trace amounts” of toxins but consider that you use this stuff every day and it’s about 15-20 products. ….. alright you get it, I’m passionate.

I liked this company so much I became a distributor.. why not..it was free to be a distributor and get the discount on the products. SO When I started talking to my friends about it… many of them had questions. Lots of my friends know I read a lot about natural meds and detoxing my own environment, they trust me. They ask me about make up. It got to the point where so many were asking questions about the products and they wanted to see them that I decided to host my own party. When I signed up … I had no intention of having parties but I decided that was the best way to go so I could show everyone at the same time what the products were about and they could see the color palates and ask all their questions with my partner there who is great with the product knowledge.

I picked a night and sent out several invitations and WOW did I pick a busy night. Lots of people were unable to  make it. I had 2 guests. Was I disappointed? Not at all… I was happy that 2 of my friends were able to make it and hang out and have some cheese and wine and cider and other yummy snacks.

They asked lots of questions and made their orders. Earlier that day, one of my friends who could not make the party dropped by and made an order as well. So I had 3 orders. I also had stuff I wanted to get.

My desire was to make it more a party than about the cosmetics but I am the kind of person that lets things flow as they need to. My friends naturally gathered around the products on the table and we sat there and chatted about all sorts of similar interests and concerns with health and toxins . The conversation was natural and I let them ask the questions about the types of things they were interested in rather than trying to direct them to particular items. For me this party wasn’t about the money making  aspect, it was about introducing my friends to products I feel will help them live healthier lives.

I wasn’t disappointed about my 3 orders because I had more friends who can share the passion I have for clean living.

But wait… there’s more. I talked about these products with the 2 ladies in my networking group that could make it to the meeting earlier that day (perhaps that should have been my indicator as to what sort of busy day it was for several of my friends) and I knew that one of my friends in the group was VERY interested in the products. She is similar to me in that she prefers to use cosmetics that are non toxic and she does detoxes and eats healthy. I didn’t wait for her to call me… I called her (because I know that’s her… she’s busy and the way to get in front of her is to call her). She thanked me for calling her and she ordered several items which doubled my party orders.

If my friends like what they get, they will naturally order more. I can set them up as preferred customers and let them enjoy the same discount that I enjoy. Perhaps I didn’t make a fortune with this party and I’m good with that. My real passion is about showing these incredible products to my friends and helping them live a less toxic life. I know that money follows the passion. I have already made more than I expected with this company because as I originally stated, I only became a distributor for the discount and now I have earned a bit by sharing that passion.

Before you book your next party, ask yourself this…. “Am I selling a product? or am I introducing people to a product that I am fully passionate about?”

When you are passionate, people will find you, they will ask you about purchasing your products. Then they will tell their friends about it.

This is just a snippet of what the home part business is all about. Asking yourself the right questions will bring you success. Making sure that you present a way that is not intrusive or bossy but that gets others just as excited about your product as you are will naturally draw people to your business.

Are you selling products or are you introducing your passion?

Charlotte Salafia

www.designedfordivinedestinations.com

“Where it’s not just about the destination, but the journey to get there.”

Do you use a Conference Call line? Or Listen to One?

“Do you use a Conference Call line? Or phone one?”

I am a Conference Caller Junkie and I’m not ashamed to say it!  There, now that I got that off my chest!

In the last few months, I have been ‘awoken’ to the “internet rampage”….where at the tip of your fingertips is knowledge and learning.  I have to admit though that I am a “Sensory” learner…I like to ‘read’ what I am learning, and ‘hear’ what I am learning. So I have been opened up to the whole “Free Conference” experience.

It’s great and wonderful!  For about an hour every day, I love learning about Personal Development, Business Development and all sorts of wonderful things….all for the price of a telephone call, as well as Hosting calls too!  So, I got a great North American phone bundle from Telus…and off I went.

All was great until a few weeks ago…Telus phoned me to ‘inform’ me that the States has made some ‘drastic changes’ to their area code numbers.  They had decided that two area codes (712) and (218) would no longer be available to ANY group plans….that a flat rate of .20 cents per minute would be initiated ASAP.   So, reguardless of what ‘telephone package/bundle’ I had, I would now be charged.  Telus had a personal rep phone me and let me know of this change….as they had noticed that I phoned BOTH those area codes quite frequently….ya think? (I also host 2x’s per week Women’s Mastermind Groups…one for Home Business..and another for Women’s Empowerment)

Sure enough, I looked up my Free Conference line numbers, and yup…the (712) area code was in each and everyone of them.  That means that for me to Host…or to Listen to a Conference, TeleSeminar etc…it’s now going to cost me about $20/hr!  PER HOUR!!!

Thank goodness that I have a wonderful telephone provider that called me personally and let me know of these changes, but then I got thinking about the Thousands of other people who use “Free Conference” or any type of Conferencing Line? Do you know of the changes?  How will this affect your business??

Last week our Mastermind group had to be VERY creative….because I didn’t want to pay that fee…so we arranged several people to three way each other…and somehow managed!

So, check who you use….ask your telephone service provider if you are affected by these changes, because at the end of the month, I can guarantee that there are going to be some very very HUGE phone bills for alot of Canadians and American’s…and that You will be caught “unaware” until too late.

Here is a link you might like to read up on…  What’s with the 712 area Code?

Sincerely
Jody In Beautiful BC
www.DesignedforDivineDestinations.com
“Where it’s not just about the Destination, it’s the Journey to get There”

How to Choose a Great Home Biz!

Hey Everyone,

My hubby posted this on his blog…and I thought it very relevant to what our readers think too! Enjoy and don’t forget to let us know your thoughts!!!

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Jody & Charlotte

http://www.DesignedforDivineDestinations.com

“Where it’s not just about the Destination, it’s the Journey to get There!”

Do You Use MyBlogLog?

Ok…as a new blogger I joined a blogging group a few months ago and the group recommended I join MyBlogLog.com!

This is a great piece of advice….my site has been seen and commented on..as well as I’ve read some great blogs as well. You do need to set up a Yahoo email…this is promoted by yahoo..and gets quite a few hits through yahoo.

Enjoy, Join…and add me when you get there!!!

Sincerely JODY

Undergoing MyBlogLog Verification

The Pareto Principle 80/20 Rule!

Or the 80/20 rule!

This principle simply means that 20% of the work you do Accounts for 80% of your results!

Top income earners have also become top Procrastinators…or perhaps here is a more positive word…Discernment!  These people, when polled, knew what tasks in their business made them money and what tasks didn’t!  So they CHOSE to do the tasks that made them money first…then gave the other tasks to someone else.

I fondly remember when I had first decided to hire an assistant…we worked out our pay structure (lucky for me she loved candles….and I sold them) so we ‘traded’ time for candles!!!

She handled things like:

• Wrapping my door prizes for my next few weeks of shows
• Making sure my hostess packages were all put together
• Cleaning out my demo bag…making sure catalogues were in ‘new’ condition
• Organizing my tote boxes and cleaning my display items
• Birthday/Anniversary cards

While she did that I was able to concentrate on my making money activities:

• Hostess Coaching coffee dates
• New consultant training
• my Daily calls
• Personal Invitations
• Calendar Control
• Putting in shows/new consultant agreements

I had never heard of the 80/20 rule years ago, but knowing it now…I certainly lived it and my paycheck was proof of that!

So decide today & everyday what are your money making activities….do those activities FIRST before you check your emails, go on FB, read other people’s blogs, twitter…etc….and I guarantee that you will start getting the results you want!!!

JODY )

Jody Maley is Motivational Speaker & Trainer, mom of six,retired entrepeneur, ToastMaster, Queen of the Home Party Plan Biz!

http://www.DesignedforDivineDestinations.com

“Where its not just about the Destination, it’s the Journey to Get there!”