I meant to get this post up over a week ago, but life had been a bit crazy lately. I had so much fun at the Empower Me Pink Tour in Salt Lake 1.5 weeks ago. It was great hanging out with my sponsor and meeting so many neat women from the various teams I'm a part of. The entire event was amazing and I'd go again in a heartbeat just so I could catch something new that I missed in the few hours we were there. The financial director/business guru and one of the founders were the ones to put this tour on, so talk about inspiring! That they would take time out of their busy schedules and from running a business to help US better our businesses was just incredible! (And they didn't charge us to go!)
I really did learn a lot, but these were the things that really stood out: Party! Yes, really...it's all a big party and everyone is invited. They said that us, the consultants, need to figure out what the best times are and then hold a party. This doesn't meant having a party from 1-4 on Saturday every time. It means to hold it at a time that is best for those attending. This was evident at the party my friend hosted today. My launch party was on a Saturday from 1-4 pm, her party today was (obviously) a Tuesday from 3:30-6:30 pm. More people came after 5:30 due to work. The next party I host is also on a Tuesday, but from 6-8pm. So, know your audience and then appeal to their needs. If nobody will host a party for you, be your own host.
Color block. While I knew this was important, and definitely try to do it, putting everything together hadn't actually occurred to me. They said to put everything together - black necklaces, earrings, bracelets - this way, those who aren't sure what they want or what looks good on them, or even what matches, will be able to see exactly what pieces will look good together and they will be much more comfortable in what they choose.
People want what you have. No, this isn't meant to sound vain, but rather if they see you wearing it, they'll want it! It's sometimes hard to visualize what something looks like on you, but if you see that piece on someone else, you may realize how great it is! I did this at the party today. I wore a very bright, multi-colored disc necklace (we're talking bright blue, pink, yellow, and orange) and I sold one because she was able to see it on me. Plus, it's a lot of fun for me to wear various things so that I know it really is a nice piece of jewelry.
Keep a party journal. This I hadn't thought of, but I am going to work on mine first thing tomorrow while today's party is fresh in my mind. This way, I can record what to change for next time and what to keep the same and also have ideas on how to sell things better, set things up better, and just make everything run smoother.
And the last thing I learned was how genuine those running Paparazzi really are! When the founder is trying to reign in tears from all the emotions she feels about how much it means to her, you know they care! They didn't just tell us what we wanted to hear, they actually took the time to tell us how Paparazzi was created - and it wasn't created to be a business like it is, it was merely created because they loved jewelry. It really did start out as a party! They also told us that they were and are determined to have a company that is not only always fresh and up-to-date, but also one that is affordable to everyone out there! No matter what your budget, you can afford to buy a little something special for yourself. They wanted a company that gave you what you put into it. If you give 100%, you will eventually get 100% out of Paparazzi. However, if you just want to give 50% because you don't have time to give more or you just want to do it for fun, you'll get 50% out of it. There's nothing wrong with either scenario, but it's up to you! This was so moving! These founders, who now make a lot of money, care! How many large companies can you say that about?
I love Paparazzi! I love that they are changing lives one $5 piece at a time!! And I love that they love both those things too!!! It really is life changing, whether in a big way or in a small way. I also love hearing people's stories about how it changed their lives for the better.
