Home Party Ordering Room Success

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Hey Divas!  Thank you to everyone who dialed in today for our Open Conference Call for Party Plan Divas.  All this month we have been talking about having "The Perfect Party" and we wrapped up today with training for what happens in the Ordering Room.   You can download the Training Workbook … [Read more...]

Home Business or Glorified Hobby?

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Straight from Dictionary.com: hob·by –noun, an activity or interest pursued for pleasure or relaxation and not as a main occupation Ex: Her hobbies include stamp-collecting and woodcarving. Are you running a business or a glorified hobby?  How do you know?   With millions of Home … [Read more...]

“I Think It Is a Pyramid Scheme”

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One of the obstacles all Party Plan Divas must overcome is the dreaded "Is this a pyramid scheme" conversation.  This funny video does a great job at showing how ridiculous some of these conversations (and people) can be.  This is of course just for fun, but it sure does have a valid point.  … [Read more...]

Struggles of a Direct Sales Romance Consultant

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Dear Lynsey, I am a Romance Consultant and I have a great bunch of loyal clients and community supporters, but I find that sometimes I have more doors shut in my face than I would if I were with like a jewelry or candle company. There are places I just can not seem to get into because they … [Read more...]

Direct Sales Leadership – The Balancing Act

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As a percentage of your working time, what amount do you dedicate to keeping in touch with your team? Do you have a system in place to do this?  Natalie Collinson, Phoenix Trader The most successful Leaders in the Party Plan Industry will tell you there is one word to keep in your mind at all … [Read more...]

Direct Sales Consultant Safety – A Necessary Precaution

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When booking parties with people we know or through someone they know we generally don't worry. When we get a call from a complete stranger however, do you have any suggestions? My husband said he wants me to leave the persons name, number and address on a sheet of paper on the kitchen counter. … [Read more...]

Successful Online Parties – How to Have a Successful Event Online

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With the launch of the new Party Plan Divas Message Boards and Chat Room there has been a lot of talk about Online Parties and how to have a Successful Online Show. There are many benefits to both the Consultant and the Hostess for an event like this, and Online Parties can be run at any time, … [Read more...]

Holding a Party Open for More Sales

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I had a party 2 weeks ago, only a few guests but the mother-in-law of the hostess said she would get a few outside orders. I had my information on everything for her to mail the orders/payments. I checked in with her and the hostess a few days after the party...nothing. Then I called again and … [Read more...]

Trouble Booking Parties

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It seems no matter what I do, I can't get people to book shows. I've tried everything I can think of, but no luck. Also, I never get people to fill out their with list - I overheard someone at a party saying if they fill it out, it will give me a reason to call them! Any suggestions? Hey! … [Read more...]

The Disappearing Hostess

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Morning Lynsey! Here is a question someone sent and I thought of you right away for an answer! Thanks! Hi Ladies, So how many of us have had a party booked.. you have spoken to the host... did all your coaching.. and then a week before the party, you call... and call... leave message after … [Read more...]