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Party Plan Divas Newsletter Excerpt (re-posted)
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renking wrote:
Hi,
I'm reposting this as after the forum was hacked, the info was lost, and it's been requested to be reposted.
Check out the websites:
Party Plan Divas: www.partyplandivas.com
and The Cherry System: www.thecherrysystem.com
Lynsey is constantly uploading new content to the Party Plan Divas (due to "offically" launched 1st Feb) - it's full of great material, articles, hints, tips & ideas... and the Cherry System sells the wonderful tools mentioned on the Party Plan Divas (I have now received several of the tools I purchased - many of which can be sent via pdf format, so you can begin using the tools immediately - the planner will be sent via mail... can't wait to get my hands on it!!)
Anyway... enjoy!
Cheers,
Ren :)
What is a Party Plan Diva?
Webster’s Dictionary defines a Diva as a “distinguished, successful, social woman.” Being a Party Plan DIVA will significantly impact the success of your business.
Regardless of your industry, having a Professional Appearance is mandatory for success in any Direct Sales Business. Keeping up-to-date on fashion trends, make-up, etc is easy and fun, and will impact your business tremendously.
The Blue Jean Debate – In the past blue jeans would have been considered a party plan no-no. However, as times are changing, the standard Blue Jeans (no holes, no cuts, no fading) are getting a much classier look. Paired with a button down shirt, dress boots or heels and the right jewelry, Blue Jeans can be considered “business casual”.
Keeping the “Girls” covered – even in the Adult Industry, you should not wear any kind of top that shows an abundance of cleavage. Remember we are professional women working with other women – there is no place for cleavage.
Keeping the FLAIR – wearing Business Flair at all times is a very important part of being a Party Plan Diva. Whether it is a recognition pin, logo wear, an embroidered purse or handbag, or nametag, you want something to label you and associate you with your company.
Manicured hands and feet – when you are demonstrating something at a party – you have dozens of sets of eyes right on your…. HANDS! Yes, your guests are seeing the product, but they are also seeing your HANDS. Clean, manicured nails are a MUST. You do not have to spend the money on artificial nails – simply a manicure with a nice polish is all that is needed. Keep your nails at a clean length – too long just simply looks trashy and dirty. Keeping toenails clipped and polished is very important – especially if you are wearing sandals. Do not think that your guests will not notice – they will! Keep it clean!
Make-up is NOT an option!! ESPECIALLY if you are in the skin care industry! Even minimal makeup makes a big difference in one’s appearance. A little foundation and bronzer goes a long way to make you look fresh and finished.
First Impressions
Remember the saying “You only get one chance at a first impression?” That is so true and so important in direct sales. Whether the first meeting is at a store while out Gardening © or whether it is when you knock on her front door for the party, make sure to always have your best foot forward!
Give it your all!
Regardless of your mood, you must always be 110% for your clients and hostesses. After all, they have invited you into their home, and have almost guaranteed you a paycheck that evening, and possibly many more to come. Do not take that for granted! We understand life happens, and sometimes you don’t get a full nights sleep – but make sure that you do not portray that to your clients – that is certainly a very BAD first impression! Remember 80% of communication is BODY LANGUAGE! Make sure you are showing the correct message.
The Power of Speech
What you say and how you say it can make a sure impact on people’s perception of you. Regardless of your company, cursing and slang is simply not becoming of a Party Plan Professional. You are thought to be educated and skilled in your field – do not degrade that!
The Law of Attraction
If you have not done so already, you must must must go get a copy of the amazing new movie The Secret ©. This documentary is an amazing depiction of just how much the Law of Attraction will impact your life. To attract the positive into your life, you must exude positive out of your life. Whatever it is you focus on is what will happen. If you constantly focus on not having enough money, you will continue to get poorer. If you focus on being sick, you will continue to feel worse.
When it comes to attracting people, the same is true. Remember “Birds of a Feather Fly Together?” What type of client are you looking for? Become that person – you will attract her. What kind of team mates do you want to have? Become that person – and you will attract them. Of course “Fake it till you make it” also comes into play here – remember you are the only person who can make the first impression on someone. Smile, make eye contact, shake their hand if you would like – you are a Party Plan DIVA!
Dump Up, Not Down
There are many ups and downs in the Party Plan business. Parties cancel, team members quit, your Corporate office may do something you don’t agree with….. BUT – you have huge parties, team members take off on their own road of success, and you remember why it is you chose your amazing company. It is a roller coaster – but a wonderfully fantastic ride!
As a Leader it is your job to kind of “cushion” the lows, and cheer on the highs. But sometimes, even you will have a low day – DO NOT, for any reason, complain to your DOWNLINE! That is what your UPLINE is for! As a Leader you are looked up to and respected whether you have a team of 1 or 1,000! Negativity will spread like wild fire in your team. Many new consultants will get discouraged to the point of quitting, not realizing you may have just been having a “bad day.” Talk to your upline, they have been where you are, and can give you very practical, realistic advice and comfort.
Clean Purse = Clean Business
Ok, so that may be a bit of a stretch, but it is a good habit to start anyways. If you were stopped in a mall for your Flair and asked about your business – would you have to dig around in your purse to find a business card or flyer? Would it be in mint condition once you snatched it out of your purse? How about your car? If someone walked to your car to get a Hostess Packet from your Mobile Office – would you be worried something may fall out when you open the door? Besides not having to worry about embarrassment, it will give a great impression and a very good look of “togetherness” about you. Also, it is a proven fact that when your environment is clean and organized, your attitude and mood are better. In Feng Shui it is called your “Chi”. Be sure that your purse and your vehicle provide positive Chi for you!
So to sum it up…
Being a Party Plan Diva is an attitude, a state of mind, and a way of life. Whether you are a brand new consultant or a million dollar director, you are a success because you have found a job that you love that can truly make all of your dreams come true. You have style, class, and integrity, and you are a PROFESSIONAL BUSINESSWOMAN! You go girl!
renking replied:
Attitude Is Everything
To have a good attitude, you must be able to control your thoughts! Use these 7 quick tips to train your brain!
Think GOOD Thoughts!
1 - Make the Decision to do it NOW. Don't work based on emotions, work based on your decision and commitment to success. Work your Business whether you feel like it or not. Chances are, once you get started, you will be very glad that you did!
2 - If you want to move ahead ... do something different. Change something and think outside the box. You dont have to reinvent the wheel to try a new idea. Put your own personal touch on any of the ideas you have found on Party Plan Divas! It is that personal touch that will put you ahead of the pack!
3 - Get rid of all NEGATIVE people. Hang-out with Successful people. Who are you hanging out with? You have heard "Guilty By Association", it is true with your success as well. Success BREEDS success! The more you are around, the more you will receive!
4 - Know your Strengths. What are your strengths? If you don't know ... ask someone you know. Use the talents you DO have to help the things you aren't do great at! Don't look to others for all of the answers. If you compare yourself to others, you will never feel like you measure up.
5 - Consistency ... attitude ... build little everyday. Be consistent with self-improvment. It is a process to become a truly positive person, it does not happen overnight. Learn to recognize when you are "off" and make a mental note to chage it.
6 - Make small sacrifies for long-term success - you can play now and pay later, or you can pay now and play later. It's your choice. In our industry, a little work now will have BIG rewards in the future. You must make the room in your life to welcome success inside.
7 - Don't take advice from people you would not trade places with! Find a person who IS where you want to be - and then ask her! Successful people know that "sharing the wealth" is the best way to continue climbing the ladder!
Take action! Move forward ... not backwards ... Don't confuse activities with accomplishments ...MOTION does not always mean MOVEMENT!!! Get out of your head and GO TO WORK! Be passionate about your Business. Don't be afraid to mess up! Perfect as you go on. The Choice is YOURS.
What will you do to move your Business foward this Weekend? NOW IS THE TIME!!
renking replied:
Lynsey's Top Reads
Anyone who knows me knows that I LOVE to read! I believe everyone should take at least 15 minutes a day to read something inspirational, motivational, or educational! Here are a few of my favorites I recommend:
The Secret - Rhonda Byrne
Dare To Dream And Work To Win - Dr. Tom Barrett
Bringing Out The Best In People - Alan Loy McGinnis
212 Degrees - Sam Parker and Mac Anderson
Why We Want You To Be Rich - Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki
Making Your First Million In Network Marketing - Mary Christensen
renking replied:
A Final Thought From The Party Plan Coach
Earlier this week I attended a meeting with the American Business Womens Association as a Guest. The guest speaker, and the only man in the room, was a Business Consultant for the Small Business Development Center. He was a phenomenal speaker and you could tell he had become very successful by showing others how to make their OWN success.
At the end of his speech, he started to laugh, and said he usually wasnt speaking to all women, and always closes his talks with a football analogy. I would never consider myself to be a huge football fan, but his story struck a nerve with me so hard, it has been hard to shake.
"Last week the NY Giants played the Dallas Cowboys in the Playoffs. It was a close game, but the Giants were victorious. After the game at a press conference, the Cowboys Coach said after watching the game tapes over and over, he was convinced that 'the best team LOST - we simply did not execute our plan.'
Even if you are the absolute best at what you do, if you do not EXECUTE your plan, you will not win. My challenge to all of you is to spend this week EXECUTING - you know what needs to be done, go out and work your plan! See you at the TOP!
renking replied:
Developing Your *I* Story
Developing Your “I” story is a very easy, fun, yet very IMPORTANT part of your Party Presentation. It allows your guests to learn a little bit about you, shows an ease of success, and is a very important part of recruiting!
Here are some tips to keep in mind while you are developing your personal “I” story:
Be relatable –Since parties are a great place for recruiting, you should be relatable to your audience. You never know who might be sitting thinking to herself “wow, if she can do this, so can I..”
Gain trust – In our industry, people are a little apprehensive about our parties, and our consultants. With your “I” story you are going to tell a little about yourself, which is going to gain the trust of your customers.
Don’t Just Stick On One Feature Of The Business Opportunity – Your innate desire to “stay home with the kids” may not appeal to the single college student struggling to pay her tuition. Make sure to touch on the key aspects of income potential, time out of the house, the friendships, the feeling of helping other women, etc.
Be sure to include what made Your Company special – What makes your company stand out from the other direct sales companies? Never bad mouth another company – simply highlight the things that your company offers that you can not get anywhere else.
Add some humor! Since the “I” story should be in the beginning of your presentation, this is a fantastic opportunity to get the whole party relaxed. To get them laughing before you ever pick up the first product really sets the tone for how the whole party will go.
Make it flow into your presentation – like you are telling a story. As we know, being duplicable is KEY in recruiting from parties. Every woman can tell a good story, or recount the way something happened EXACTLY! This is just the same.
KISS IT – Keep It Short and Sweet! The “I” Story should only last 2-3 minutes. You don’t want to bore them right off the bat, you just want to give them enough info about you and your success with the business for them to want more!
PRACTICE IT –Many new consultants, and even some seasoned ones, get butterflies before a party. If you are like me, once I get thru the first 5 minutes, the rest of the party is a piece of cake. SO – my “I” story is in my first 5 minutes. I have it memorized forward, backward, upside down, and sideways – so my butterflies are gone by the time I am finished.
What if you are not a huge success yet? First – realize this RIGHT NOW – if you are a Patry Plan Consultant – you are already successful. Even if this is your very first party. You are successful because you were smart enough and bright enough to see the opportunity before you, and you grabbed it! You are already a success!
What “clicked” in you about this business? Share what made you decide this was the business for you.
With a great *I* story, followed by a great presentation, your business is sure to BOOM! Your guests will love you, your products, and your opportunity!
renking replied:
212 - The Extra Degree
The Extra Degree
At 211 degrees, water is hot.
At 212 degrees, it boils.
And with boiling water, comes steam.
And with steam, you can power a train.
One degree. Applying one extra degree of temperature to water means the difference between something that is simply very hot and something that generates enough force to power a machine - a beautifully uncomplicated metaphor that ideally should feed our every endeavor - consistently pushing us to make the extra effort in every task, action and effort we undertake. Two-twelve serves as a forceful drill sergeant with its motivating and focused message while adhering to a scientific law - a natural law. It reminds us that seemingly small things can make tremendous differences.
Two-twelve.
You know there are no secrets to success. Success with anything, success in anything has one fundamental aspect – effort. And to achieve exponential results there must be additional effort.
Vince Lombardi tightened it up with…
“Inches make the champion.”
212 distills it even further.
Professional golf tournaments are comprised of four rounds (games) of 18 holes played over a four-day period (72 holes total). Combining the results of the four major tournaments over the last 25 years (1982 – 2006: 100 matches), the average margin of victory was less than three strokes - less than a one stroke difference per day. From 2000 through 2006 (7 years), the winner across all tournaments took home an average of 77% more in prize dollars than the second place finisher (before endorsement and other dollars).
At NASCAR’s Daytona 500 over the last 10 years (1997 – 2006), the winner took the checkered flag by an average margin of 0.175 seconds and took home $1,354,368. The second place finisher banked $509,000 less. And in those 10 years, half of the races were won “under caution” – meaning they ended early and in a way, by surprise. The winner actually became the winner because he was in the lead before the expected ending… a wonderful illustration of the importance of giving it the extra degree of effort at all moments because sometimes you don’t know when it’ll count.
Often in life we miss the opportunity to do more and create better results because we’re not aware of the possibilities that could occur if we applied a small amount of effort beyond what we normally do. For instance, consider the impact of making an extra contact each day at work… a sales call… a customer follow up… a brief discussion with a colleague… an encouraging talk with a member of your team. With contact comes opportunity. At the end of a year you’ll have opened more than 200 additional doors of possibility. On the personal side, imagine the exponentially positive results of investing an additional 15 minutes of quality time each day with your children or spouse -- an equivalent of more than two weeks each year at work.
Fortunately, because you’re reading this, you’re now aware of “212º the extra degree”. No longer will you be able to do only what is required of you, only what is expected of you. Because with awareness comes responsibility - to yourself and to others. And, again…
You are now aware.
The excitement has begun. Are you smiling yet?
Your new target is 212.
mumofangels replied:
Thanks oh wise ren...,
this is what i am looking for.
I thought that i was going mad trying to find it.
i will look over the diva website site - because i am "such a diva!!!"
ha ha
This is much appricated.
Luv Mum of angels( or ratbags today)
CustomCandles replied:
Thanks for reposting Ren.
This is great info for us all.
Sharon
kathymollie replied:
Hi Ren
Thanks forn researching all those fab ideas...your hard work is appreciated....great thoughts and wonderful ideas and inspiration....
Thanks a lot...have a wonderful day...l am sure you will........
Cheers...........Kathy
Bami replied:
Thanks so much for those great tips. I'll probably never meet the makeup one (lucky I sell books, not skin care!) but the other advice I will definately take into consideration!