When my hostesses’ guests receive a party invitation, do they suddenly get a pit in their stomach and wonder if they “have” to go or “have” to buy? I never want the guests nor the hostesses to feel that way. When I meet with a hostess beforehand or even a phone call, the most important thing I want her to know is that there really isn’t any pressure. I do my parties because I love getting women together. When women are put in the same room over a sangria (I just came back from Espana) or a glass of wine or a coffee, amazing conversations erupt, ideas are generated and lots of laughing just happens and some people buy and some don’t. That is what MY parties are about; fun, friends and laughter....and of course, playing in a BIG jewelry box!! People buy if they want.
The idea is to have lots of women in the same room because then when someone doesn’t want to purchase, it’s not really an issue. As I network around, I am always sure to let people know, there isn’t any pressure to buy a piece of jewelry. Friends attend or even order before the party if they can't make it because they want to support their friend and they NEED a new piece for themselves; otherwise, they’d give a NO for the RSVP (except if they are really busy). So I think it’s important to let people know upfront how many pieces under $50 there are to choose from....this includes a $5 polishing cloth where a $1 goes to The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Then they can make a choice. They don’t have to feel they have to sneak out without buying anything because that's not really a fun time out.
At the same time, both the hostess and I are there for fun and laughter and also to get some free jewelry and money!! After all, I have THIS home based business because I love the sterling jewelry and because I want flexibility in my life AND I need to make a living. So the next time you get invited to one of my parties, know there is lots of fun happening…bring along someone you like to hang out with and just enjoy YOU time; whether you buy or not.
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