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View Full Version : My FIRST Show


amccarthy
09-14-2005, 08:21 AM
is tonight. I am so exited and nervous. It is my launch for my new business with a very reputable sterling silver company. Company regulations prevent me for saying the name, but if you would like information you can pm me of email me at catalog925@msn.com. I have 17 rsvp and two are bringing friends. I also have 5 outside orders. I would love to have two bookings from this.


Everyone loves the jewelry when I wear it to work. My family is non commital. My SIL said I was foolish to try direct selling. That statement just made me more ambitious about being successful. I have already booked into a For Women Only Expo in Buffalo, NY (My home town) with my sponser so I can get out of the family and friends circle.


whitelily
09-14-2005, 08:32 AM
Congratulations and good luck tonight! Sounds like you have a good plan, and are willing to work to make your business successful!


Be sure to let us know how your party goes! I am sure it will be fun!


Rebecca

psbp
09-14-2005, 09:22 AM
Good luck, Ann Marie! Keep us posted as to how it goes!


littledb
09-14-2005, 09:55 AM
Have fun! smileys/smiley32.gif


We want an update!

ccarroll
09-14-2005, 09:46 PM
You go girl! you can do it!!! smileys/smiley1.gif


Chris

lisa_1228
09-15-2005, 09:41 AM
Good luck...I know you'll do great! Keep us posted!

designer
09-15-2005, 10:08 AM
Way to stay positive! I know where you're coming from my warm market is cold.smileys/smiley36.gifOnce I'm driving the Mercedes then they'll listen.smileys/smiley2.gif

The Wine Lady
09-15-2005, 10:33 AM
Go for it!!smileys/smiley32.gif

wahmommy
09-15-2005, 11:35 AM
So how did it go?? Inquiring minds wanna know!! smileys/smiley17.gif


Take care,


Anita

amccarthy
09-15-2005, 12:09 PM
Things went great. I was so nervous but people said that they couldn't tellsmileys/smiley5.gif. I had about 15 people attend and all but one person purchased items. The only family members that attended were my MIL and SIL. I was a little dissapointed at that since I invited 12 family members My neighbors are really supportive. I live in the best neighborhood. Everyone rally's together. We have had two health crisis's; I had a premature birth and my friends husband had colon cancer. We were fortunate and my little girl is a healthy two year old and Todd has been cancer free for one year. So we really support each other in our dreams and goals in one way or another.


The only dissappointing thing is I didn't get any bookings. I did get maybes so now I just have to turn them into ayes. All in All I feel verygood and have to hohn in on a few more things. My sponser said that I need to practice things at least six times before I become comfortable with my presentation.


Thanks Everyone and here's to everyones success.

nerdyglam
09-15-2005, 02:20 PM
It sounds like you did great!



Your director can probably give you some suggestions on how to turn
those maybes into bookings. :-) Even if anyone flat out says "no" they
still might know of someone else that might want to book.

wahmommy
09-15-2005, 04:49 PM
That's definitely a great start!! It's great that you have such a supportive neighborhood! You'll turn those no's into yes's in no time at all. Of course you're going to be nervous your first time. I hate to say it but ... Practice Makes Perfect!


Here's to continued success!


Take care,


Anita smileys/smiley17.gif

psbp
09-15-2005, 05:47 PM
Way to go! I'm so glad you had such a great turnout for your first party! Keep up the good work!


smileys/smiley1.gif

nlove
09-15-2005, 06:43 PM
You did an AWESOME JOB!! You can always work on bookings on the telephone. Great job!!!smileys/smiley32.gif