We have lots and lots of new consultants! It's so very very exciting! I love this business more every day! I wake up just as excited to work as the day after I signed up! Every day is like Christmas- we come across so many new faces, new experiences and of course it's like accessory heaven when our beautiful pink boxes come!
But, on my heart this morning, are the newest of the new. The brand new consultants! I just want to encourage you this morning!
While excitement and joy are huge right now- you probably have that twinge of doubt, fear, overwhelmed feeling in your chest, a bit of "buyers remorse" as you sit in anticipation of your starter kit. You may be wondering just what to do now! If I can just offer up some thoughts...
If your sponsor has not contacted you, please- call her. Introduce yourself, and ask her all the questions you are having, express whatever feelings you have, joy, fear- anything. As sponsors, we care about you!
You just spent a good deal of money on your starter kit. So now, you might be overwhelmed with the thought that you need all these fancy new displays and tables and and and OH MY! Take a breath darling- we are not in the fancy display business- it's perfectly OKAY not to have everything right now. Don't spend a lot of money on those things- over time, you can build up. Focus on your business, focus on meeting people and offering them the opportunity to experience Paparazzi. Get creative wit' yo' bad self and look around your home, and see what you might have. Look at everything like this: "How can I use this in my business?" I've included a picture from my first home setup. Believe it or not, I used paint rollers covered in a scarf that I cut up. I used an old laundry cart that fell apart.... A pink sand bucket.... and some other "junk". Upcycle!
As you build your inventory up, and begin to get busier, your profits are going to grow as well. In that time, add something here and there. I didn't even buy pegboard for 2 months!
Also, don't feel like events are the only way to go. Events are wonderful- don't get me wrong. Some of them will be amazing for you and you will walk away with a wad of cash you never would have expected. But, they cost money! It's very easy to become burnt out when you are constantly trying to put out money to make money. Paparazzi has so many ways to party- focus on the free ones first! Not only will you build a solid customer base, and a foundation for your business- but you will feel better, too. Events can be scheduled during a slow time or a time of growing beyond your comfort zone. A time when you need fresh leads- new eyes, and new adventures. Right now, everything to everyone is new! Plan your two launch parties and reach out to your friends and family (but don't rely on them only!), reach out to your neighbors, coworkers, church family...
I highly recommend making a list of people you know- a resource list. Just write down names of everyone you know! Old classmates, past co-workers, etc etc.... and, contact them in some way. Via Facebook, a snail mail letter, a phone call....whatever works for you- reach out to them and tell them about your exciting new adventure. Don't be salesy, and don't be a creeper- just be excited about your life!
Take time to read all about the business. Read through this group or other team pages you are on. Read the policies and procedures, read the corporate website. Look up training videos on youtube (Paparazzi Accessories has a youtube channel with a plethora of training and inspiring videos!)- learn ALL YOU CAN now- while you are waiting! Many many questions that new consultants have, can be answered within the policies and procedures- so while it may seem boring and tedious to do- it's well worth your effort!
And finally, it's perfectly natural and normal to feel both excited and scared. This is a new thing. And we are ALL here for you! But, we won't know you need us unless you ask! We are your support group, your sisters and brothers, your teammates, your friends! We don't believe in competition, we believe in success- and everyone can have it!
I hope you all have a great day!
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