New booking leads (a bit long - sorry!!)

jazzyjools replied:

Hi Sarah,

I believe you should say what you do and not anticipate the reaction you think you may get when you tell people about your party plan business.  Be up front and excited about the Party Plan life style, as it is much more exciting than working in a 9-5, J.O.B.  It is flexible and rewarding because you are your own boss.  If people are a little negative then you may have to be a little careful with them, or they may be negative because they dont understand what you do.  Sometimes it is better just to say a little about what you do and not go into it too much.  If people are interested they will want to find out more.  Always walk the walk and talk the talk.  Like the book THINK & GROW RICH.  The answer is in the title of this book, it is a mindset.  If you think people are going to be negative when you tell them what you do, they probably will be.  Because it is the way you say it and the body language you use.  If you proudly and excitedly say what you do they will be excited too.  Don't let emotion bring you down, the fact is some people will be interested and have a party and some won't.  I hope this helps.

Good Luck

Julie

marina replied:

Quote .....  when somebody asks you  "what do you do?", what do you say? unquote

When you are proud of what you do, when you are totally in love with your company then you will never ever be afraid to talk about the business.. Never..

Again the more you talk the more leads you will get and the more business you will get.  If you are too afraid to talk about the business for fear of how other people will react then honestly it will be very hard for you to be truly successful and you will always have that fear and never reach your full potential.

I have had many times when people have been negative and shown minimal interest in what I do. But as the months go on , i would  mention what i have been up to and how my shows are going.. Socially people always talk about their jobs.  Why should i not talk about mine.? 

change your mindset, have that extra passion, do not be afraid and get rid of your fear...

Have a fun day

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candlekaren replied:

Maybe you could just avoid the words "party plan"! I have a CD by the LemonAid Lady and she suggests descibing what you do, rather than saying "I sell xxxxx products by party plan". For instance, I would say "I show people how to decorate their homes using gorgeous candles and accessories". Or if you are a scrapbooker, you could say "I show people how to store their photographic memories in a safe and meaningful way". Do you get what I mean? You are more likely to get a positive response.

Karen

Kelly replied:

When you do start talking to people always ask them what they do for work. Out of courtesy you'll find that after they tell you they will say 'and what do you do?' A simple answer such as 'i have my own business' often gets people curious. They ask you more questions - you're telling them what you do without having to bring it up yourself. I don't personally say party plan - unfortunately for most people there is a stigma attached to it as you say.

I once told someone I was in the business of making people smell and looking amazing and got a very odd look. But this did give me the opening to explain more about what i do. And yes she booked a party - in fact she is still one of my best customers!