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Do i try again
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Hi guys, So i am just trying to pull some parties together to start me off...... am still waiting for my kit I have one mum at swimming that i know, she is lovely and has 2 sons and 1 daughter, her daughter goes swimming with my son!! When i received my catalogues she asked if she could take a look, so i gave it to her to take home. i did not see her for 2 weeks so yesterday i was chatting to her and asked what she thought of it. She said the girls stuff was fantastic..... so I asked her if she wanted to have a party and explained the hostess benefits... she then went onto say that all the people she knows have boys and maybe next year when her daughter starts Kindy........... now i know i should have had a comeback to this but i didn't I'm not sure whether to push it as she is sort of a friend and i don't want to make her feel uncomfortable Should i wait to see if she brings it up or should i go armed with a party pack and hand it to her 'in case' she changes her mind. I just don't want to feel i am pushing but i need to get some party bookings or i'm gunna go no where!! So any help would be great!!!
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There are boys and girls clothes but majority is girls stuff... just like anywhere else
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Siena , i know when i first started out ,i too felt a little disheartened that ppl would make excuses ..saying things like "maybe next year" ..i genuinely believe that whatever you are feeling comes across when chatting to ppl . I think you have done the right thing.... but from now on I wouldn`t mention it again ..are you able to bring your work with you ?? MAYBE u could try going through your diary "looking real busy" .. unfortunately some ppl don`t like to commit due to a bad experience even................... ie( not having many ppl show up to a prevoius party ) FOR example .. so mention that u don`t need scores of guests and keep it simple ie ..coffee and cake .. ps ..DOES THIS LADY KNOW THE BENEFITS SHE `LL RECEIVE ie free and half price garments ???? this is sometimes what entices ppl to book .. AND PLEASE don`t be depressed ..be challenged!! wishing u great success Regards Imma
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I think you just have to remember that some things aren't for everyone. If she wanted to have a party she would have one. You can't force it on people. My advice would be just to keep her informed on the girls stuff. Let her know if she every wants to put an order in she doesn't have to have a party etc you can put her order to another party. If you ever do an open house display then invite her. Just give her the options. Then you know you have done your best. Some people can't afford things, its the wrong time to buy things cause all the bills have just come in etc and we don't like broadcasting that to anyone so its easier to come up with an excuse. If your kids are wearing the clothes just mention every now and again "ohhh the dress that x is wearing is the new realease.......or she never stops wearing that damn dress it washes up a treat thought! This way you ar letting them know you are there whenever they are ready. Good luck....But I wouldn't take it to heart :0)
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Hello Melinda, It is obvious that she is not interested to do partys and she didnt do any orders from your catalogue. When you receive your kit do up some party packs and give some incentives to host a party and u can ask her to show it to her friends as maybe her friends will be interested to do partys or order products from your catalogue. You are not pushing you just ask a favor from her as what are friends for! Help each other.Try to do some catalogue drops in your neighbourhood maybe there will be someone who is interested to do partys or order from your catalogue. Patience, and motivation is the key to a successfull business . There are more opportunities out there. Let your kids be your model. Let them wear it all the time. Wish you all the best in your business venture! Cheers, Liddy
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Just wanted to say thanks for your replies I will just leave it for now.
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I agree with Liddy here, well said. Unfortunately there will always be too too much girls stuff and not enough boys stuff. Try the letter box drop and word it with a competition say... Go into the draw to win ..... simply by viewing our latest catalogue.... Then when you deliver the catalogues, make it clear you will leave it with them for 2 to 3 days. Have attatched or in the catty, the benefits of hosting a party with you. Attatch a tea bag to a flier works well with catty's. All you can do is have a go, but never give up, you will get there in the end persistence does pay off. Remember, people don't like pushy people, so listen to what they are interested in and work together to overcome their objections to their comfort zones. You will earn their trust better than being a pushy consultant. Blessings Lilygirl
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Hey Babe, I just had a look at the Designer Kidz website and the outfits are gorgeous.
My suggestion is to ask the local schools, preschools and daycare centres if you can pop an ad in their newsletter, and make sure you state the hostess benefits in the ad. You could also write 'book from this add and receive a half price garment' or something like a free gift on top of the regular hostess rewards just as extra incentive.
By doing childrens clothes, you have so many leads with daycare centres, schools etc as they all do newsletters, and most have a notice board to that you could do a nice flyer up for.
Playgroups and mothers groups are great too, especially with christmas coming up. You could ask mothers groups to host a party, and instead of having one particular hostess, do a draw amongst the mums for the hostess prize.
I don't know, im just rambling now....but you have a big field that you can use. Just think outside the box! Love Nett xxxx
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Hi there Just thought i would throw in my 5 cents worth. I agree that you shouldn't mention about booking again to this lady. The fact is that if she wanted to book with you she would have and I guess it was her polite way of saying thanks but no thanks. But thats ok. As Emma said we are all different and what works for one wont always work for another. Good Luck Snazza
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