Some Tips on Running Late

We all run late once in a while and while it's never good to do that for a party or a show, here are a few good tips for dealing with it when it does happen...

http://dianegottsman.com/2012/09/running-late-etiquette/

Enjoy!

Don't forget this is our best selling season, you should be out there at shows, fairs and calling everyone you know to host a show - persistence pays!

You have to give at least an hour every day to your business to make it successful - set a time and do it in 15 minute chunks, make calls while waiting for your kids at practice or talk to the other parents at their games....every contact may open a door!

4 Tips for dealing with Chaos

Today's guest blogger Katie Violette is a busy mom who also struggles with Crohn’s Disease and Fibromyalgia. Here are her four best tips for working your direct sales business when your life is more chaotic than calm.

What if I can’t always help my customers immediately?

Life happens. There is never a direct sales emergency! If you are not feeling well, your child has a school commitment, or any one of a million other things that come up in life, you must prioritize. Does that mean neglect your business? Of course not! Communicate with your customers so they understand how thing are progressing. Preplanned events where you will not be available are always best to be laid out in your schedule so your customers are not caught off guard when you are unavailable.

What if a hostess or customer isn’t happy with their party or purchase?

Ideally, it would be great if this never happened, but back in reality there will occasionally be customers who are not happy with their purchase or party. One of the ultimate ways to avoid this situation is to represent a company you believe in. A company that is reliable is your best asset. Selling a product you love shines through every aspect of your business. Knowing that you can rely on your company to provide consistent quality and overcome growing pains provides you the peace of mind that your customers will be treated with the same level of quality you strive for no matter what the situation.

You can only give 100%. Knowing that you have done everything in your power to run your business and keep your customers happy to the best of your ability! As long as you do everything within your company’s guidelines or financial ability to correct any discontent, there is NOTHING else you can do, so stop losing sleep over it!

What if I’m not at 100% at an event or party?

If you are not feeling well, or the baby was up all night and you only got 2 hours of sleep, or any of the other issues that like to creep up right before an event, have a backup plan. If you have a customer who has their eye on a certain product, why not offer to pay them with that product or discounting that product for helping you at an event, setting up, or putting together informational packets before hand? No one ever said you have to run your business by yourself!

If you need help, use your upline as well! Chances are they have been in the same or similar situation and can at the very least give you pointers on how they got through rough times in one piece. If you don’t communicate with or feel embarrassed talking to your upline, friends who are also in direct sales make a great support system as well!

How can I be a good sponsor with the chaos in my life?

Your life experience makes you unique! If you have a unique situation in your life, that doesn’t mean someone without that situation would be done a disservice to have you as their sponsor. Talking to your customers and possible recruits about a funny, embarrassing, or silly blunder makes you accessible. Talking to your customers and possible recruits like you have never had a snag in your career makes them question if they can ever live up to the façade you are presenting (because we have ALL had a glitch or 2 at least here and there).

ulie Anne Jones is a direct sales corporate consultant, coach, and trainer, and the CEO of Julie Anne Jones, Inc. She is known for her authentic and easy-to-use scripting and specializes in specific systems, language, and tools for success in direct sales. To learn more about Julie Anne and her products and services, and to read her weekly blog posts, visit her at www.julieannejones.com.

Who wants to WIN one of these?

You can win one of these!!  How?

Come to our team meeting on August 26th and find out how!  Lot's of other goodies will be available in the next few months to help you grow you business and make FALL your best season yet!

Please RSVP and let me know you will be attending....

August 26th Sunday
Town & Country Diner - Bordentown, NJ
1:00 PM

If you bring a friend who is interested in signing up - I'll give you both a small gift!

Fall/Winter Cookie Lee Fashion ideas

Fall/Winter Cookie Lee Fashion ideas by njdecorator featuring high heels

Old Navy long sleeve tunic
oldnavy.gap.com

Shell top
$95 - witchery.com.au

NYDJ black pants
sidestreetboutique.com

Pierre Hardy high heels
barneys.com

A Must Do List for A Successful Fall Selling Season

You've been hearing it for a few weeks now, like the theme song from "Jaws"playing in your head…Dah dum…dah dum… dahdumdahdumdahdum…getting faster and faster. The fall selling season for direct sellers is sneaking up on us and you better be ready! Take a deep breath. There's still time to get set up for success in your direct sales business before the crazy holiday selling season hits you right between the eyes. Here's a must-do list that should help you get ahead of the game and be prepared to take advantage of all the momentum you can during the 4th quarter of the year: Make a plan – This is the place to start if you're serious about your business. I'm getting ready to sit down and create my quarterly plan next week, so when October hits, I have a step-by-step vision and clear projects I know are planned. Take an hour and set your goals for the 4th quarter of the year. Click here to download my "Goal Setting Worksheet" taken from our "Powerful Tools for Your Direct Sales Business: Leader's Edition." It will help you make a strong plan.   Create a contact list Include people you haven't contacted recently – I guarantee, there are at least 50 people with whom you could follow up but haven't. Think about your customers, guests from your parties, previous hosts, and any other leads that may have fallen through the cracks. Make your goal to actually come up with 100 names and 50 will seem easy.   Throw your own celebration party You have lots to celebrate th is time of year in your direct sales business (and lots of awesome new products to share). Invite all of those people on your list of 50 and everyone else you can think of. Choose a fun theme and offer lots of great give-aways to compel people to want to attend.   Think about who needs help This time of year, as we head into the holidays, people are wracking their brains trying to come up with great gift ideas. If you've worked with someone they need to give a gift to, you've got some great ideas! If you don't have contact information for spouses or significant others, contact your customers and let them know what you're up to. They'll be happy to provide the information for you. Consider setting up a special "shopping" night in your home for husbands, have the gifts shipped to you, and deliver them wrapped and ready to give once they arrive.   Give back This is a great time of year to do fund raisers, which also generates greater interest in your business. You can make a difference while growing your business.   Make sure your customers know they can shop with you online If you don't have an e-mail list with your customer's information, work on that now and then be sure you e-mail them at least once mid to late November with clear instructions about how they can "shop from their chair" with you on your webiste. Julie Anne Jones is a direct sales corporate consultant, coach, and trainer, and the CEO of Julie Anne Jones, Inc. She is known for her authentic and easy-to-use scripting and specializes in specific language and tools for success in direct sales. To learn more about Julie Anne and her products and services, and to read her weekly blog posts, visit her at www.julieannejones.com

Summer Tips

I got this from one of my gf's who is in another direct sales businss and thought it was worth sharing......... enjoy~

Summer can't be no work and all play! 

from Mary Christensen, author of Be A Recruiting Superstar, Be A Network Marketing Superstar and Be A Party Plan Superstar.

Don't take a three-month vacation from your business this summer if you want to change your life. It's all about balance and  these steps will keep business flowing while you're enjoying time out:

Combine not-working with net-working: The person picnicking next to you at the park, beach or camping ground  may be your next team member, host or customer. Pack catalogs, business  brochures and samples in the car with your swimsuit and sunglasses.   When you're not working you will have more time for networking!

One  of the most basic rules of direct selling is that the more people you  meet the more money you will make, so be ready when the opportunity  presents itself. When we're on vacation, we are more open to new people  and new ideas.

Polish and perfect: Practice  your 15-30 second story so that you can spend more time listening and less  time talking. This formula will make it easy: 'I am.... but... and  so...'

Here's an example: "I am a mom. I  have two beautiful boys and I love spending time with them. But I don't  want to lose all my independence. And so, I have a small biz selling  ...... from home. I get to buy all my products wholesale, and take a  break from the kids for some 'me' time. And the money I make pays for  things I would feel guilty buying if I didn't have my own income."

Learn as you burn: Taking a few books away with you this summer? Include one of these books, Be A Recruiting Superstar, Be A Network Marketing Superstar, Be A Party Plan Superstar, or Make Your First Million In Network Marketing with you. Highlight the 'ah-ha's' that jump off the page at you so when  the pressure of real life returns, you can quickly scan the book for  the highlighted passages. If you have an electronic reader, all books  are now on Kindle at www.amazon.com **I have most of these on my Kindle and refer to them often (Debie)

Daydream and decide: While the kids are playing, relax and imagine what your life could be  if you had an extra $1000 a week in your budget. Where would you go?  What would you do? What would you buy? When what you want is powerful  enough, you will do what you have to do.

Prepare and plan: Take a few minutes to search for Expos, and Trade Shows coming to your  area in fall. Apply for a booth now so you are committed to the event.  I'll be sharing how to make your booth stand out in the crowd very soon.

Be visible: A magnetic decal on your car will make sure people know who you are and  what you do; and easier to scoop up customers who have lost contact  with their distributor.

Have YOU ordered your Fall/Winter Catalogs?

You only have until Tuesday, July 24th to get the great pre-order price of $58 for 125 catalogs.  You can always split an order with another Penn Jersey Jewel.....

Let me know if you need a phone number or two!

P.S.  Just two more week left in the July incentive contest - better get selling if you want that $60 FREE!