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What Tips would you give??
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RachelSaucy wrote:
Hi All,
Thought this would be an interesting thread to start -
What Tip(s) would you give to someone just starting out in Direct Selling/Party Plan?
I'll start:
* Be patient, Never Give up ... You've heard the phrases "Good things come to those that wait" or "Winners never quit and Quitters never win"!
* Follow up - when you follow up with your customers (or hostesses/guests etc) you are showing them that you care and are thinking about them. Call them to see how they are enjoying their order (or party). Create a customer profile with their contact details on, purchase history - add birthdays, anniversaries, children's names to this when you find them out - you'll impress them by "remembering" these details!!
* Believe in your product and company - when you love something and are enthusiastic about something it's gonna show. If you aren't thrilled in the product and company and don't believe in them - your customers won't either!!
Whose next??
Hennypenny replied:
Hi,
My best tip is to always remember what it's like to be the hostess of a party.
Be the type of demonstrator that you would like to do a party for you.
EG, Customer service . Don't be pushy, it's rude and it makes you look desperate. Don't whinge about your crappy day, no-one wants to hear about your deadbeat ex-husband.
And - VERY Important - if you say you are going to do something for them, eg send out info or provide an extra gift or whatever,-- make sure you do it. Nothing worse than broken promises.
Regards,
Hennypenny
ExMember148 replied:
WOW !! These are certainly fantastic tips!!!
Arrive appropriately on time. I once knew a consultant who would arrive an hour (or more) prior to the party. Come on girls, we should have the set up down pat. The hostess has a life too, she is setting up, preparing food, getting ready herself.
And then always leave appropriately too. I have said this before, even if the person hosting the party is a friend, don't be a stayer on, someone there might not know you are friends, and think, oh goodness this consultant is never going to leave and that may off put them to having a party.
UCWDanielle replied:
I think you've all covered most of the tips that I have given people but I'll add one more.
SMILE . Whether you are talking over the phone or in person always have a smile on your face. If your not happy doing what you do how are you going to get bookings, recruits or inspire your hostess to have a great party.
LoveMyLinen replied:
I agree with all the above, one more thing is to review your kit items regularly, make sure they are clean and well presented. I also keep a bottle of febreeze in my car which has come in handy if I have been to a party where people are smoking and then have to go straight to another party. I just pull over and spray my kit and it is nice and fresh for the next party.
Tracey
RachelSaucy replied:
I'm enjoying reading all your tips, thanks girls keep 'em coming - Guys feel free to post your tips too
Here's another one -
Continue to educate yourself - read motivational books/articles, watch a motivational DVD, continue to log into www.partyplans.com.au and read all the new posts
Read all the Direct Selling/Party Plan Articles you can find - my library has some fantastic books and resources! Check out the Party Plan Article library on this site :)
You never stop learning in this life!!
AngelEyesByDesign replied:
Rache
I couldnt agree more with you and all that you have said!
One of the biggest things is "Patience is a Virtue"
Cheers
Bec