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SpaDivaMO
04-02-2007, 12:46 PM
All, I know I have seen various posts on this strategy, but I have a few questions and figured I would give it a post all its own http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley4.gif. I am seriously considering the investment in product and giving this a try, but I would love to know from those who are doing this 1) how many spas do you book per office when you leave your basket 2) what % of product "walks away" 3) how do you handle this or do you just let it slide 4)if you actually get orders from the office, what would you say your average retail $ amount is? I know this will depend on the size of the office, but an idea would help http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley9.gif.
I currently work full time and am unable to tap into the "work spas" or "school spas" and this sounds like a fantastic alternative. I have found some very helpful forms on www.shellywardunit.com (http://www.shellywardunit.com) but would welcome any insight to the above questions!!!
TIA!
I currently work full time and am unable to tap into the "work spas" or "school spas" and this sounds like a fantastic alternative. I have found some very helpful forms on www.shellywardunit.com (http://www.shellywardunit.com) but would welcome any insight to the above questions!!!
TIA!
SpaDiva24
04-05-2007, 09:53 AM
I'm bumping this one because I would love an answer to the "how much walks away" question. Also, how do you go into the office; what do you say?
Spa Mommie
04-05-2007, 10:08 AM
I would love to know the answers too from people who've tried this. I know that there were lots of posts that were very helpful but most people were just starting out with the basket so I'd love to hear how it went.
The Shelley Ward unit website link that Kari has above is great, thanks! There's a ton of good forms and info.
I was going to try this too if I don't have success calling companies for spas. I'm going to attempt to approach some yoga studios in my area...it's way outside of my comfort zone but hopefully I'll be successful.
The Shelley Ward unit website link that Kari has above is great, thanks! There's a ton of good forms and info.
I was going to try this too if I don't have success calling companies for spas. I'm going to attempt to approach some yoga studios in my area...it's way outside of my comfort zone but hopefully I'll be successful.
SpaDivaMO
04-07-2007, 07:40 PM
Sorry guys http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley9.gif, wanted to move this one back up as I think I heard from one of you that the person that's doing these traveling spa baskets was on vacation last week. So I hope she sees this. We need your help.
melpal
04-07-2007, 10:20 PM
Hi Ladies,
I'm the one who's been posting on the thread for pampering new moms. I was unexpectedly calledout of townlast week with very limited access to the Internet. I've been caring for my mentally-ill mother-in-law...she has had a major emotional breakdown, and her body isn't far behind right now. She's only 64 years old, but she looks and acts at least 20 years older. It's been a very trying time, especially withboth of my boys (1 year and almost 4 years) to care for too!
I don't have much time tonight to post, but I promise lengthier answers to some of the questions on this MB that I can help with.
To give brief anwers to your questions, Kari...
1. How many spas do I book from each office? That varies so much, of course, depending on how many employees there are, howwell I know (or don't know) employees there, how many women vs men are inthe office...so many variables! On average, though, I get 1 to 2 bookings. Ifigure it's a pretty good payoff...my time investment is pretty minimal in my first contact with the office, dropping off and explaining the basket, picking up the basket and delivering orders and follow-up...if it's right here in my community, I'm usually spending no more than 1 hour totalfor thethings I just mentioned. Some bookings are for in-home...others lead to Spa @Work.
2. I am either incredibly naive or have just had good experiences...I've only had 1 item walk away in the year I've been doing the Traveling Spa Basket. It was at a bank...the person who took the product ended upgetting fired just two weeks later for embezzling, so she alreadyhad issues with theft. Nothing else has ever walked away. I guess I dogood job of explaining how the basket works, and I have a laminated letter in the basket that explains how to use it and that the basket "has another appointment to relax and delight another lucky group in just 2 days." People try things, but, other than the situation I just mentioned, nothing else has been stolen from the basket.
3. How did I handle the theft? I mentioned the missing item to the supervisor. She took it from there and ended up returning the missing product after the employee was let go.
4. Average sale/office? Gosh, that too varies...my lowest was a $10 mascara sale (but, as you'll see on the other thread I mentioned above, that ended up leading to a heapo' business later)...my largest was $700, I think (just off the top of my head). The $700 was at a HUGEmedical insurance workplace here in my town...I ended up with 40 orders there. I'm actually supposed to be going back there to do a Spa @ Work program beginning in June, running one day a week for 6 weeks. This will be part of their corporate wellness program, so they want every employee to have a chance over the course of the 6 weeks.
If I had to generalize, however, most of the offices result in 1 to 2 spas with 1 potential new consultant and about $150 to $200 in sales. There will always be duds and there will always be the "dream offices" where things there are through the roof...overall, I figure my results are worth my time and product investment. I also have found this to be a great way to spread the word about my biz in a non-traditional way without taking tons of time away from my family. Yes, I deliver the baskets during the workday, but I have found a way to do it that it SO easy, allows me to bring my children and I still look professional.I always bring a ride-along...another adult who can stay in my minivan with my boys and entertain them in the 5 minutes or so that it takes for me to deliver and explain the basket. Sometimes it's my aunt (who's not able to work outside the home)...sometimes it's my sister....sometimes it's even my next-door neighbor. And once school is out, my neighbor girls have offered to ride along with me whenever I need help. So, for a stay-at-home mom like me who doesn't have time to attend tons of networking and business events in the community and meet many women (and men) in the workplace, the Traveling Spa Basket has opened up so many doors for me!!
Oh, and I noticed that you work full-time, Kari? This can still work, depending on what your work hours are, how long your lunchbreak is, what your current contacts are in workplaces (hint, hint...you could have them do the actual delivery and pickup)...just think about any way you can utilize what you have!
If you have any other questions, please feel free to post them, and I'll post my response as I have access. I'm hoping to be home again next week, so my access should be back to normal again.
Take care all!
Melissa
I'm the one who's been posting on the thread for pampering new moms. I was unexpectedly calledout of townlast week with very limited access to the Internet. I've been caring for my mentally-ill mother-in-law...she has had a major emotional breakdown, and her body isn't far behind right now. She's only 64 years old, but she looks and acts at least 20 years older. It's been a very trying time, especially withboth of my boys (1 year and almost 4 years) to care for too!
I don't have much time tonight to post, but I promise lengthier answers to some of the questions on this MB that I can help with.
To give brief anwers to your questions, Kari...
1. How many spas do I book from each office? That varies so much, of course, depending on how many employees there are, howwell I know (or don't know) employees there, how many women vs men are inthe office...so many variables! On average, though, I get 1 to 2 bookings. Ifigure it's a pretty good payoff...my time investment is pretty minimal in my first contact with the office, dropping off and explaining the basket, picking up the basket and delivering orders and follow-up...if it's right here in my community, I'm usually spending no more than 1 hour totalfor thethings I just mentioned. Some bookings are for in-home...others lead to Spa @Work.
2. I am either incredibly naive or have just had good experiences...I've only had 1 item walk away in the year I've been doing the Traveling Spa Basket. It was at a bank...the person who took the product ended upgetting fired just two weeks later for embezzling, so she alreadyhad issues with theft. Nothing else has ever walked away. I guess I dogood job of explaining how the basket works, and I have a laminated letter in the basket that explains how to use it and that the basket "has another appointment to relax and delight another lucky group in just 2 days." People try things, but, other than the situation I just mentioned, nothing else has been stolen from the basket.
3. How did I handle the theft? I mentioned the missing item to the supervisor. She took it from there and ended up returning the missing product after the employee was let go.
4. Average sale/office? Gosh, that too varies...my lowest was a $10 mascara sale (but, as you'll see on the other thread I mentioned above, that ended up leading to a heapo' business later)...my largest was $700, I think (just off the top of my head). The $700 was at a HUGEmedical insurance workplace here in my town...I ended up with 40 orders there. I'm actually supposed to be going back there to do a Spa @ Work program beginning in June, running one day a week for 6 weeks. This will be part of their corporate wellness program, so they want every employee to have a chance over the course of the 6 weeks.
If I had to generalize, however, most of the offices result in 1 to 2 spas with 1 potential new consultant and about $150 to $200 in sales. There will always be duds and there will always be the "dream offices" where things there are through the roof...overall, I figure my results are worth my time and product investment. I also have found this to be a great way to spread the word about my biz in a non-traditional way without taking tons of time away from my family. Yes, I deliver the baskets during the workday, but I have found a way to do it that it SO easy, allows me to bring my children and I still look professional.I always bring a ride-along...another adult who can stay in my minivan with my boys and entertain them in the 5 minutes or so that it takes for me to deliver and explain the basket. Sometimes it's my aunt (who's not able to work outside the home)...sometimes it's my sister....sometimes it's even my next-door neighbor. And once school is out, my neighbor girls have offered to ride along with me whenever I need help. So, for a stay-at-home mom like me who doesn't have time to attend tons of networking and business events in the community and meet many women (and men) in the workplace, the Traveling Spa Basket has opened up so many doors for me!!
Oh, and I noticed that you work full-time, Kari? This can still work, depending on what your work hours are, how long your lunchbreak is, what your current contacts are in workplaces (hint, hint...you could have them do the actual delivery and pickup)...just think about any way you can utilize what you have!
If you have any other questions, please feel free to post them, and I'll post my response as I have access. I'm hoping to be home again next week, so my access should be back to normal again.
Take care all!
Melissa
SpaDivaMO
04-08-2007, 08:22 AM
Melissa, Thank you soooooo much for getting back to us on this! OK, now I'm really excited!!! I knew I had read info on this on a different thread but for the life of me, I couldn't find it.
So sorry to hear about your mother-in-law and will keep your whole family in my prayers!
Thanks again!
So sorry to hear about your mother-in-law and will keep your whole family in my prayers!
Thanks again!
goatesgirl
04-13-2007, 06:36 PM
wow...thanks for the update...god is really blessing your business
Bodhi
04-16-2007, 09:34 AM
I wanted to thank you for the information, but really let you know that you are in my thoughts. I hope that everything works out for you and your family. This is a really trying time for you. Please remember not to forget about yourself in all this! I know how easy it can be to do this when you have a crisis AND a family to look after. Take time for you...even if it's just 5 minutes with some eye pads on!
Be strong, Be safe, and know that you are loved by those around you.
http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley14.gifChin Up,
Be strong, Be safe, and know that you are loved by those around you.
http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley14.gifChin Up,
dlatonspamom
05-05-2007, 04:43 AM
Melissa
Can I get a copy of the laminated letter you leave with the basket. I have been thinking of doing this, but just haven't had time to wrap my mind around the details.
Thanks
D
Can I get a copy of the laminated letter you leave with the basket. I have been thinking of doing this, but just haven't had time to wrap my mind around the details.
Thanks
D
Bodhi
05-07-2007, 01:41 PM
I would love a copy too please! If you have the time!
http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley10.gif
http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley10.gif
crumpskyhawk
05-07-2007, 07:28 PM
Thanks for all your input, I really appreciate it. I do understand how you are feeling, I too have a elderly mother who needs care living with me. I also have 3 children. My thoughts are with you.
I would also like to ask if I too could have a copy of the traveling spa letter. http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley4.gif
thanks
Maureen
crumpskyhawk@gmail.com
I would also like to ask if I too could have a copy of the traveling spa letter. http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley4.gif
thanks
Maureen
crumpskyhawk@gmail.com
kmnegron
05-07-2007, 09:39 PM
Thank you so much for that great info!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...
pinkfrogy
05-07-2007, 11:46 PM
Hello Melissa,
Thank you for taking the time to help us out in this very trying time for you. I would really appreciate a copy of your spa basket letter as well and any other ideas you might have for someone just starting out. Please take care and all the best.
Shannon
shannon_nhd@shaw.ca
Thank you for taking the time to help us out in this very trying time for you. I would really appreciate a copy of your spa basket letter as well and any other ideas you might have for someone just starting out. Please take care and all the best.
Shannon
shannon_nhd@shaw.ca
melpal
05-08-2007, 09:10 AM
Leah, I'm PM'ing you for your e-mail.
Maureen and Shannon, it's on the way.
If there's anyone else I missed or who would like to see my Basket literature, please let me know.
Melissa : )
Maureen and Shannon, it's on the way.
If there's anyone else I missed or who would like to see my Basket literature, please let me know.
Melissa : )
SpaDivaMO
05-08-2007, 09:21 AM
Melissa,
Thank you so very much for sharing your information. You have such a servant's heart! I'm not sure if you followed the other thread a week or so ago titled "Traveling Spa Basket", but you have opened so many doors for all of us, or should I say your basket idea http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley36.gif. Right now, my basket is visiting my daughter's elementary school.
Last night at our unit meeting, our director asked me to bring and talk about my traveling spa basket. Everyone was so excited! Of course, I gave credit to you and this wonderful board! So we may have some new blood joining us this week.
It's a hit!, no it's a home run!!!!!
Thanks again!
Thank you so very much for sharing your information. You have such a servant's heart! I'm not sure if you followed the other thread a week or so ago titled "Traveling Spa Basket", but you have opened so many doors for all of us, or should I say your basket idea http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley36.gif. Right now, my basket is visiting my daughter's elementary school.
Last night at our unit meeting, our director asked me to bring and talk about my traveling spa basket. Everyone was so excited! Of course, I gave credit to you and this wonderful board! So we may have some new blood joining us this week.
It's a hit!, no it's a home run!!!!!
Thanks again!
pinkfrogy
05-08-2007, 09:26 AM
Melissa,
Thank you very much for the info...much appreciated.
Shannon
Thank you very much for the info...much appreciated.
Shannon
BeautiDiva
05-08-2007, 09:40 AM
Leah, I'm PM'ing you for your e-mail.
Maureen and Shannon, it's on the way.
If there's anyone else I missed or who would like to see my Basket literature, please let me know.
Melissa : )
I would love to have a copy of this please! litherbury@embarqmail.com
Maureen and Shannon, it's on the way.
If there's anyone else I missed or who would like to see my Basket literature, please let me know.
Melissa : )
I would love to have a copy of this please! litherbury@embarqmail.com
DUCHESS187
05-08-2007, 12:48 PM
Could I also have a copy of this literature. Thanks so much it is greatly appreciated. duchess187@aol.com
pinkfrogy
05-08-2007, 12:55 PM
Hi Traci,
I just sent it to you.
Shannon
I just sent it to you.
Shannon
serenityspas
05-08-2007, 12:57 PM
I'd love to see your letter. Great idea!! http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley1.gif
serenityspas@shaw.ca
serenityspas@shaw.ca
DUCHESS187
05-08-2007, 12:57 PM
Wow that was really fast! Thank you so much!
rachellemarie
05-08-2007, 02:25 PM
I finally got my basket ready...and I'm taking it to an office
tomorrow...I'll be picking it up next Friday...I can't wait to see how
it goes...I'll post the results as soon as I get it back!
tomorrow...I'll be picking it up next Friday...I can't wait to see how
it goes...I'll post the results as soon as I get it back!
melpal
05-08-2007, 02:41 PM
I just e-mailed to Stephanie and serenityspas. I saw that Shannon already sent it to you, Traci, so I think we're caught up.
Anyone else? Just let me know!
Take care,
Melissa
Anyone else? Just let me know!
Take care,
Melissa
cfontenot
07-18-2007, 08:10 AM
Melissa,
I was hoping I could recieve a copy of the letter you use for your traveling basket. I am just starting with beauticontrol and am hoping this will be an oppurtunity for me to stay home with my little boy and thebaby I have on the way. Thanks for all of the info you have been posting.
caseyblane@suddenlink.net
I hope you get this. I've never used message boards before.
Thank You,
Casey
I was hoping I could recieve a copy of the letter you use for your traveling basket. I am just starting with beauticontrol and am hoping this will be an oppurtunity for me to stay home with my little boy and thebaby I have on the way. Thanks for all of the info you have been posting.
caseyblane@suddenlink.net
I hope you get this. I've never used message boards before.
Thank You,
Casey
melpal
07-18-2007, 09:49 AM
Just sent it out, Casey!
Take care,
Melissa
Take care,
Melissa
SpasByTierre
07-18-2007, 11:06 AM
Melissa,
Could I also have a copy of this literature? I'm putting my basket together as I type!
Thanks,
Tierre
Could I also have a copy of this literature? I'm putting my basket together as I type!
Thanks,
Tierre
Bodhi
07-18-2007, 11:36 AM
Casey,
Welcome to the board and Welcome to the BeautiControl Family!!! Please feel free to ask any question you have here....no question is stupid!
Leah http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley10.gif
Welcome to the board and Welcome to the BeautiControl Family!!! Please feel free to ask any question you have here....no question is stupid!
Leah http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley10.gif
SpaEscapesbyJen
07-19-2007, 05:51 AM
Melissa,
I would like a copy of your traveling spa basket letter too, if that is okay. I'm new and trying to find ways to get my business off the ground. Sounds like this might work well.
spaescapesbyjen@bellsouth.net
Thank you.
Jennifer
I would like a copy of your traveling spa basket letter too, if that is okay. I'm new and trying to find ways to get my business off the ground. Sounds like this might work well.
spaescapesbyjen@bellsouth.net
Thank you.
Jennifer
KristaKay
07-19-2007, 05:58 AM
Melissa,
I would love a copy of that too if you don't mind. my email is yourowndayspa@consolidated.net (yourowndayspa@consolidated.net) I am going to try to get a couple out here in the next day or two.
I would love a copy of that too if you don't mind. my email is yourowndayspa@consolidated.net (yourowndayspa@consolidated.net) I am going to try to get a couple out here in the next day or two.
KristaKay
07-19-2007, 06:02 AM
Ok, I'm looking for the other thread on the traveling spa basket. If anyone can find it would you mind bumping it for me? I REALLY need to get one going and I don't have a clue what to put in it or what to say. I'm also curious as to the response because I am scared of opening all this new product for no sales!!! I have to come up with $800 in the next two weeks NO EXAGGERATION and I am trying to prove to myself I can do it or I don't get to go to Celebration :( I have 2 girls that are going and I don't want to even imagine what would happen if I couldn't go. I have to come up with everything but registration PLUS $275 for the rest of my DIQ order and then $300 to pay a bill at home.
I can do this.............right? ;)
I can do this.............right? ;)
spa2relax
07-19-2007, 06:30 AM
Hi Melissa I would also love to have a copy of your traveling spa letter. I also am trying to get out of my comfort zone and get busy w/ BC since school will be starting soon and I have a 5 & 6 year old anda stay at home mom. Maybe this will open some doors for me at their school.
teresa412@bellsouth.net
Thanks everyone for all of you help and suggestions.
teresa412@bellsouth.net
Thanks everyone for all of you help and suggestions.
dlatonspamom
07-30-2007, 10:24 AM
I just placed my first traveling spa basket at the local library. Do I need to check back every few days or should I just wait and return in a professional manner on the date I said I would pick the basket up?
gkoinski
07-30-2007, 10:31 AM
Can someone send me info about this too? My email is gkoinski@aol.com . Thanks ladies!
07-30-2007, 10:37 AM
Melissa,
can i see your letter too? and may i post it on the website?
thanks,
Alyssa
can i see your letter too? and may i post it on the website?
thanks,
Alyssa
melpal
07-30-2007, 11:02 AM
Hi Alyssa,
I'm e-mailing you with my letter. It's a constantly evolving document, as I've been "perfecting" it as I use it, but I'll just send it to you in its current state.
Melissa http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley1.gif
I'm e-mailing you with my letter. It's a constantly evolving document, as I've been "perfecting" it as I use it, but I'll just send it to you in its current state.
Melissa http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley1.gif
tejsmomma
07-30-2007, 12:08 PM
Can I also have a copy of that letter too? :-) Thanks beauticontroller@braemarnet.com (beauticontroller@braemarnet.com)
07-30-2007, 12:43 PM
melissa's letter is now on
http://www.freewebs.com/wahmspagirls
under "how to promote your business"
http://www.freewebs.com/wahmspagirls
under "how to promote your business"
kraftnkarol
07-31-2007, 05:14 AM
Hi Melissa,
I'm sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. Bless her heart and bless you for helping her. When you get the time, I would like a copy of the letter as well.
Thank you,
Karol
kraftnkarol@bellsouth.net
I'm sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. Bless her heart and bless you for helping her. When you get the time, I would like a copy of the letter as well.
Thank you,
Karol
kraftnkarol@bellsouth.net
melpal
07-31-2007, 09:56 AM
Hi Karol,
Just in caseyou haven't found the Traveling Spa Basket on Alyssa's new freeweb site, I'll send it to you.
Thank you for the kind words on my mother-in-law. After 4-1/2 years of caring for her, we lost her to a heart attack last week, on July 24th. It was completely unexpected, as she was only 64, but she had heart disease and a previous heart attack (which we didn't know about until the Medical Examiner told us after her passing). I know she was in a lot of pain, both mentally and physically, and death was what she was praying for, but I'm still sad to lose her. Despite the work and burden almost non-stop for these past 4-1/2 years, I still consider it an honor and a privilege to have been able to serve her in her times of need.
Your e-mail is on the way, Karol!
Blessings,
Melissa
Just in caseyou haven't found the Traveling Spa Basket on Alyssa's new freeweb site, I'll send it to you.
Thank you for the kind words on my mother-in-law. After 4-1/2 years of caring for her, we lost her to a heart attack last week, on July 24th. It was completely unexpected, as she was only 64, but she had heart disease and a previous heart attack (which we didn't know about until the Medical Examiner told us after her passing). I know she was in a lot of pain, both mentally and physically, and death was what she was praying for, but I'm still sad to lose her. Despite the work and burden almost non-stop for these past 4-1/2 years, I still consider it an honor and a privilege to have been able to serve her in her times of need.
Your e-mail is on the way, Karol!
Blessings,
Melissa
kraftnkarol
07-31-2007, 10:02 AM
Melissa,
I am so sorry to hear of her passing. Bless her heart. It is never easy losing someone dear to us. Please extend my condolences to your family.
I did find the information just now and appreciate your offering to email it to me.
Sincerely,
Karol
I am so sorry to hear of her passing. Bless her heart. It is never easy losing someone dear to us. Please extend my condolences to your family.
I did find the information just now and appreciate your offering to email it to me.
Sincerely,
Karol
abeauti
07-31-2007, 11:43 PM
Melissa,
sorry to hear about the lose of your mother -in -law, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Aura
sorry to hear about the lose of your mother -in -law, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Aura
