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abuckigal
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#141 · Posted: 22 Dec 2010 21:17
January is hostess bonus month where the hostess gets an additional $100 in free jewelry (with a qualified show) on top of the already generous hostess benefits. Customers.....have you booked a party with your Silpada Rep? Silpada Reps.....have you been on the phone to talk this up and get parties on your calendar? January is always my busiest month of the year! 
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BusyBee23
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#142 · Posted: 7 Jan 2011 13:18
I had not heard of Silpada before but I'll have to check it out. I did Avon for two years, even making it to Unit Leader but ended up quitting to start my own daycare.
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#143 · Posted: 7 Jan 2011 13:38
Hi BB23!
You do know that Avon bought Silpada for some $56Million last year? I'm assuming they'll keep the departments separate since Avon sells costume jewelry and Silpada only sells quality, sterling silver & hand-made items. REALLY check out Silpada! You should have the connections to have at least 6 firm commitments from your friends/family/whomever to host parties for you BEFORE you sign up. The day you sign starts your 100-day clock running where you are eligible for extra free jewelry and money from qualified parties. Unfortunately, I was not privy to that info and I've had to host 3 parties on my own and didn't sell enough to qualify ANY of the parties I paid for out of my own pocket. But IF you know gals who have good jobs, steady income, dress nice for work & play, and don't have "sticker shock" when they see prices on Silpada items, then you can make some money. It's just like Avon -- the more gals YOU sign up, you keep getting commissions from them and any reps THEY sign up and on and on. Lots of perks for those born salespeople! You have to buy your own supply of jewelry to take to home parties and you're supposed to wear Silpada everywhere you go so people will gush over it and start the conversation of "where did you get that beautiful piece?" ... So just order things you like, that fit you, so if all else fails you'll end up with some nice pieces of personal jewelry. As I've said in past posts, there are TONS of pages of Silpada for sale on e-Bay and Craigs List all the time because over 90% of sales rep drop out when the time comes to do their yearly renewal ($199/year). You're not supposed to sell like this while you're an "active" rep but they can't stop you after you decline to extend your yearly membership. Going to meetings and events always seems to boil down to the same topic: making those phone calls, pushing folks to have parties, over and over and over. I finally figured out I need to find a wider circle of women who do have jobs/income/class/money! Hope you do also!
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abuckigal
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#144 · Posted: 7 Jan 2011 21:48
yoursilverlady: The day you sign starts your 100-day clock running where you are eligible for extra free jewelry and money from qualified parties. Unfortunately, I was not privy to that info and I've had to host 3 parties on my own and didn't sell enough to qualify ANY of the parties I paid for out of my own pocket.
Your sponsor should have explained the fast start period in great detail. It would have helped and motivated you tremendously as well as helping her to earn commissions on your sales. If she did not, a complete and detailed explanation of the fast start period was in your Associate Manual that you received with your kit. There is a ton of great information in there and I would hope that all new reps read it.
yoursilverlady: You have to buy your own supply of jewelry to take to home parties and you're supposed to wear Silpada everywhere you go so people will gush over it and start the conversation of "where did you get that beautiful piece?" ... So just order things you like, that fit you, so if all else fails you'll end up with some nice pieces of personal jewelry. As I've said in past posts, there are TONS of pages of Silpada for sale on e-Bay and Craigs List all the time because over 90% of sales rep drop out when the time comes to do their yearly renewal ($199/year). You're not supposed to sell like this while you're an "active" rep but they can't stop you after you decline to extend your yearly membership.
I'm sorry but it almost sounds like you're encouraging people to sign up and then after their first year, give it up and sell their jewelry on ebay. I've been selling Silpada for 4 years and my business is still going strong. I think you get out of it what you are willing to put into it. Nobody is going to beat your door down and ask to do a party with you but if you have an active social life or you are employed in the outside world, you will have many opportunities to discuss your business and get parties on your calendar. Nowhere does it say that I have to wear my jewelry every day so that people will gush over it. I wear the pieces I like because I enjoy doing so. It makes me feel prettier when I have my make up on and a few pieces of nice jewelry every day when I get dressed.
yoursilverlady: Going to meetings and events always seems to boil down to the same topic: making those phone calls, pushing folks to have parties, over and over and over. I
Apparently we have not attended similar meetings. I have learned so much by attending meetings and by listening in on the conference call replays available at the Silpada website. Also, the friendships I have formed with other reps and my customers are priceless! I have never in my life pushed someone to have a party. I think if you show genuine interest in someone and form a connection with them whether they are a customer or a stranger, then they are more likely to want to have a party with you because they see you as a genuine person who is interested in them and not just in selling jewelry. JMHO...
Just last night, I went to play bingo at our local Eagles club where I am a member. A MAN (yes, a man) came up to me and said "You always wear nice jewelry and someone told me you sell it. Can I buy something from you for my girlfriend?". He placed a $175 order on the spot and paid me cash for it!
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mytreasures
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#145 · Posted: 7 Feb 2011 04:59
abuckigal
Good morning Billie,
This evening, I will attend my first Silpada meeting, hosted by a "Star Leader". I attended my girlfriend's SJ party last week and have attended about four others over the last several years and LOVE the items!!
The last several days, I have just gone back and forth with, "I can do this", to complete indecision and doubt due to the economy and my smaller friendship circle for potential hostesses.
My friendship circle is much smaller than it use to be 10 years ago, when I left the workforce to be a stay at home mom. Then the economy sent all of us on a very unpredictible roller coaster ride. Typically, I am a very positive thinking, upbeat person. However, I'm aware that the initial investment is steep and because I'm concerned about oversaturation in the area (have asked the star leader for a number and haven't heard back from her) as well as not knowing if the people I would look to for bookings are "game" so-to-speak. I read in an earlier post that it's a good idea to approach people in advance of signing up with Silpada to ensure you've at least 6 confirmed parties booked. Is that correct? The star leader didn't mention that (yet) lol. She is encouraging me to do everything (have my first party coupled with my launch) this month so that I can enjoy the additional $50 in free jewelry for having it in February. My tentative party is scheduled for the 24th. I feel like I should send a fb note surveying folks about their desire/availability and follow-through ability to book a party before I sign. I'm sooooo confused!!! I have total support from my family, and I want them to be proud of me and I want to show/teach my daughter that you can have a dream and make it fruitful....just don't know if NOW is the time?!?!?
Any feedback would be soooo welcome. Now, I feel the pressure to make a decision quickly....because I've booked from a friend's party, have been talking with the Rep who would get a perk from "signing me", I've spent a lot of time going through the catalog making my Inventory list.....I'll stop now and hope to hear from you when you have a moment.
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abuckigal
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#146 · Posted: 18 Feb 2011 01:03
mytreasures: I read in an earlier post that it's a good idea to approach people in advance of signing up with Silpada to ensure you've at least 6 confirmed parties booked. Is that correct? The star leader didn't mention that (yet) lol. She is encouraging me to do everything (have my first party coupled with my launch) this month so that I can enjoy the additional $50 in free jewelry for having it in February. My tentative party is scheduled for the 24th. I feel like I should send a fb note surveying folks about their desire/availability and follow-through ability to book a party before I sign. I'm sooooo confused!!! I have total support from my family, and I want them to be proud of me and I want to show/teach my daughter that you can have a dream and make it fruitful....just don't know if NOW is the time?!?!?
Star Leaders want people to sign up under them and I can understand why. (more income for them) I have never aspired to become a leader so I will give it to you straight. Since the initial investment is $199 plus whatever amount you spend on half price jewelry, my recommendation is ALWAYS to have parties on your calendar BEFORE you sign up so that you can be sure to recover your investment within the first 3 months after signing up. A good rule of thumb is 6 parties. Get on the phone with your family and friends. Tell them what you are about to do and ask them point blank to help you by booking a party. Remind them that they will receive beautiful jewelry absolutely free by hosting a party with you (up to 30% of their retail sales). After you get SIX parties on your calendar with firm dates and times, then you submit your contract to Silpada. This is a win/win situation for you and for your hostesses. They will earn free jewelry and you will recover your investment as well as earning lots of free jewelry in your fast start period (the first 100 days with Silpada). Of course you will also earn 30% cash on everything that you sell at these parties. If you want to be successful, DO NOT sign the contract with Silpada until you have these parties booked. If you feel the need to talk about this, check my profile and contact me. I want you to be successful and I don't care who you sign up under! 
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#147 · Posted: 18 Feb 2011 11:58
Hi My Treasurers!
I'm the blunt, downside to this business. My suggestion would be to be the HOSTESS for either your Star Leader or another Silpada rep and see how it all unfolds. You do the inviting, party-planning, follow-up calls to your invitees who haven't RSVP'd yet AND see how the Silpada rep displays her jewelry and handles herself during your party. As Hostess YOU can get 30% off whatever amount your friends purchase (min. 10 orders totaling $500 or more). Don't worry about the $50 February bonus. That's an incentive but it's really a drop in the bucket over the long run if you decide to invest substantially in purchasing your own jewelry to display as a Silpada rep. Having 6 parties firmly lined up is very smart strategy! I, too, have a very small circle of friends so I've figured out I need to expand my horizons and get involved in groups, probably womens' groups, of professional gals who are working and/or have the income and desire to dress well and accessorize with jewelry. This isn't the Tupperware type of home selling where you can use the product while in your pajamas at home. Silpada is quality jewelry that should last a lifetime. Not costume jewelry like Cookie Lee or similar. The gals I've already approached had "sticker shock" at the prices -- I know, almost 50% of the catalog is $50 or less but that's usually just for a single item, like a pair of earrings. To complete the accessorizing you'd need at least one, probably several, necklaces and either a wide cuff bracelet or several bangley/jangley ones. That adds up quickly. PLUS, most importantly, I believe you really have to have that "salesman" enthusiasm/motivation/constant "drive". Look at the successful sales people and see how they always have the appropriate comback for any objections/hesitations you may have. I've gone to a Belinda Ellsworth seminar and she is a champion motivator for ALL direct sales-type businesses. Plus she wants companies to hire her to preach to their employees. You leave her seminar so pumped up, thinking you can take her suggestions and go conquer the world -- then reality hits and if you don't follow-through you feel so depressed (like "what's wrong with me???" attitude). So if you ENJOY selling then you will success with Silpada! There is a substantial number of gals doing just great- they get fantastic trips (and can take spouses on some), tons of free jewelry, and recognition in the monthly Silpada magazines - that makes me so jealous. But remember, their success is based, and ranks achieved, by the number of new recruits they have under them, and how many recruits the recruits recruit. It's a classic pyramid "scheme". They get a percentage of each of their recruits under them (they are the team leader) but it's still true that over 90% of new recruits do NOT renew after their 12 month membership expires. Annually you will need to re-up at $199 ($100 plus $90 worth of jewelry). These non-active reps are the ones that sell their unwanted inventory on e-Bay or CraigsList.
I WISH YOU LUCK BUT YOU ARE WISE TO BE VERY CAUTIOUS. PLAY HOSTESS ONCE AND SEE HOW YOU LIKE THE WHOLE "THING". SEE HOW YOUR SILPADA REP HANDLES THE PARTY/SHOW. If you get a good feeling and feel confident you can find LOTS of others to buy Silpada from you, then jump in the deep end and go for the $1750 buy-in (no $199 initiation fee at this level). Like I said in previous posts, buy things YOU like and will wear - at this stage I wouldn't recommend buying rings in different sizes just to please party attendees. You want to be able to wear everything you buy right now. Later on you can fill in you display with lots of other pieces you might not personally like but you feel would be popular to others. Also, I have Loaner Kits that new reps can borrow to display at their parties. It makes you look like you have a ton of pieces (which I think is always impressive instead of looking at everything just in a color catalog). I also have many extra black display trays with either black velvet or burlap liners (burlap matches the Silpada catalog displays) and several great rolling carts with zippered sides designed to hold 13 trays of jewelry. I'll probably end up putting all these on e-Bay.
I wish you nothing but good luck!
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#148 · Posted: 19 Feb 2011 06:15
Hello Gals,
I too am thinking in sighing with silpada,but somewhat hesitant about the timing because of the economy,I love the quality of the pieces they offer and I have looked into many jewelry parties and you can tell this is top of the line.After reading yoursilverlady post it just makes me wonder if it's a good idea to do this now or wait.I thought maybe I'll host a party and see how many people do show up and how many purchaces are made,kind of feel it out before I jump in.I know like any other kind of job you need to work at it and I'm not afraid to do this, I just want to make sure to some degree that this is doable now with so many people hurting for money.
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#149 · Posted: 24 Feb 2011 00:43
I have been a silpada rep since January so almost 2 months! I have sold $2000.00 worth of jewelry and still not received any amount of free jewelry! ?? Im not having much luck I feel like everyone who has had a party or catalog party with me so far has really struggled to hit the "qualified" party of $500 and 10 orders! and then I can tell they get really frustrated and kinda irritated by the whole must have 10 orders role! I mean if they have reached $500 it shouldn't matter if there were 10 orders or not! on my last party my hostess had 9 orders and had reached her $500 so in order to keep her happy and help her reach her qualified party I had to make uip a 10th guest and I ordered a polishing cloth and had to pay shipping for it too...so right there there was money out of my pocket, money I could have been making if they didn't have that stupid minimum of 10 orders rule! I really do like silpada and their jewelry really is good quality but I feel like people around here just don't want to pay for it! I hope I can start to do better soon. I've done some research and I'm kinda thinking I like Morgan Dane designs. they have more of a variety and I really like their leather and sterling pieces that have uplifting messages on them and they have lots of fun bright colors for spring! I got my new items 2011 catalog with all the new pieces and I'm not impressed at all! they just threw that crap together real fast if you ask me! =/ Morgan Dane designs...or stick it out with silpada?
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#150 · Posted: 27 Feb 2011 08:56
I am a brand new Silpada rep as well, and I am loving it! I just had my first party two days ago, and it was qualified, even though the whole party was done in the midst of a power outage! LOL! I think the main thing is that you have to coach your hostesses and make sure that they KNOW that they need 10 order/500.00 minimum to get the maximum benefit. My hostess had two good sized outside orders which helped us easily get to the 10 customer mark. The other thing (and this has to do w/ coaching as well) is that the hostess needs to invite as many people as possible to insure a good turnout.
One awesome thing that is happening right now is that they are putting a shopping cart on our websites at the end of March. I think that this will really help us, as it makes it very easy for people that can't come to the party to place an outside order, instead of personally having to contact a rep...I know this has been something that the reps have wanted for a long time.
As far as the new rep not receiving any free jewelry yet...well they now do give you three pieces to start off with when you sign up, and it looks like you are very close to the amount you need to qualify for a 500.00 certificate. Hang in there and do the legwork needed to insure that you get it! I was raised by an old Southern granny that taught me that 'nothing worthwhile is easy'. I KNOW that my Silpada business will succeed because I will do whatever it takes to make it so!
As far as doing business in a bad economy goes, don't forget that Silpada has grown from a basement business to a company worth over 650 million dollars in THIRTEEN years, at least five of which the economy has been horrendous. That really speaks to me about the quality of the products and the uniqueness of the product. There are tens of THOUSANDS of Silpada reps that have started their businesses in this bad economy and have succeeded beyond their wildest dreams! I personally plan on being one of those...
For the rep that says that the Spring collection that just came out is 'crap' I can assure you that EVERYONE that I have shown the supplement to has gone gaga over it. There is literally not ONE PIECE of jewelry in that supplement that I wouldn't want to own! Although I just recently signed up to post on this board, I have been reading here for a few months (as part of my research into Silpada before I signed up) and I swear that some of the people that are so negative about Silpada here are actually reps for some of the upstart competitors, trying to dissuade people from coming aboard with Silpada! Just remember folks...AVON didn't offer 650 million dollars in CASH to Aurastella, Inspiranza, Stella and Dot or Morgan Dane! They offered it to Silpada because of their PROVEN TRACK RECORD and unprecedented growth in the direct sales industry, in spite of the lousy economy.
The bottom line is you MUST do the work with any business of this type to insure your own success, and you cannot give up because things are not going exactly as planned in the first month or two. And the old saying is true...sometimes you have to spend money to make money! At my first party the other night, I offered 25.00 gift certificates to anyone that would book a party for me in March, and THREE of the nine guests said yes, AND one took home the business opportunity packet and is thinking of becoming a rep as well. And this all happened in TOTAL DARKNESS! LOL!
I also wanted to say thank you to Ms. Billie for being such an awesome rep for Silpada. Ms Billie your encouraging words on here really helped me make the decision to go with Silpada! I love the power of the internet! Good luck to all of the ladies in their Silpada businesses!
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#151 · Posted: 4 Mar 2011 06:40
Wow, some great posts here since I last visited.
Abbygurl, you will earn your first $500 free jewelry certificate after you have submitted $3,000 in sales during your first 100 days so keep at it and you'll get there soon!
Sophiesgmom, you pretty much nailed it! I also appreciate your kind words.
Bottom line ladies is that you CAN be successful even in a down economy but you have to work your business. People are not going to bang your door down or ring your phone all day long asking to do a party. You need to get on the phone, send emails, and try to book your home parties. Remember to discuss your business at every opportunity. Wear the jewelry and when people comment on it (which they WILL), then talk about what you do. If they seem interested, get their phone number and ask if you can call them or send them a catalog. Trade parties with another direct sales rep but be sure that she loves your product as much as you love hers so that both parties will be successful. This is a great way to meet a whole group of potential new customers.
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#152 · Posted: 4 Mar 2011 07:17
Well, ladies - After submitting my initial post, I took a leap of faith and also submitted my order for my Representative kit!!! So, my 100 days started on February 10th. My very first Silpada party (ever) was coupled with my launch, so that I could enjoy the free hostess jewelry as well as the comission. (I encouraged people to come by offering my discount to help get me jumpstarted ) I have no regrets about that either!! My sponsor did my launch Scoop for me while I did almost everything else. It was a qualified party!! So, a few days after submitting my order, I received the "spoil myself" $200 credit for free jewelry.
I was confused about why Abbygurl didn't receive the same free credit. Or does it just apply to reps who join starting in February? That must be disappointing about not receiving free jewelry, but it ROCKS that she sold $2000 in jewelry. My first (real) party that I will do (my sponsor did my launch) is next Wednesday and there are maybe two or three people who RSVP'd YES. I'm listening to all the great information on the website (teleclinics on hostess coaching) and just keep thinking - I will do ALL that I can do, and the result, I've no control over. That helps relieve me of the anxiety and worry.
I LOVE what member "Sophiasqmom" said. Yes, I agree now that it is a direct result of the effort we put into it. I BELIEVE in the product I'm offering!! Since my youth, I've enjoyed collecting and wearing nice/unique jewelry. Silpada tops them all, for me .
With my 100 days down to 70 something now, I do wish I had done the "get some bookings on the calendar first" I wish I had come here for more guidance before signing. But I am not regretful. It just would have helped me think through the timing of how I did things. It will continue to help me push past my comfort zone, knowing I've goals to achieve in this time period!! This is my new business (I giggle & smile when I say that!!)
And, wow - I loved the Sping collection just rolled out. My sponsor had some pieces for my party from her Leadership Conference and they were gorgeous. A really cool thing happend....25 minutes before my party/launch started, my supplemental catalogs arrived I took it as a positive sign.
Thanks for you words and thoughts, ladies. It is time for me to go study and make some calls. Good luck to all and I plan to check in regularly!! Any tips/suggestions for me would be so appreciated.
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#153 · Posted: 4 Mar 2011 08:38
Abbygurl, you should have received $200 in free jewelry when you submitted your first "qualified" show. It should be available to you on the website. Just click on place order>free jewelry and go from there. If it's not posted, call the home office to see why. Good luck!
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#154 · Posted: 5 Mar 2011 19:09
Welcome aboard Mytreasures! You are an official Silpada sister now! I wouldn't worry too much about not having the six parties booked before you signed up. I DID have six firm 'yeses' before I signed up, only to find out later that two of them are 'just too busy', and a third simply refuses to try to come up with a firm date. It's okay though...I am committed to making this work with whatever opportunities present themselves.
Yesterday (Friday) I was kind of bummed out because this was the only weekend this month that I didn't have something booked. I was reading the local paper on my lunch break from my 'regular' job, and I saw an ad posted from a local hair salon and day spa saying that they were having a special fund raising event for a friend with cancer, and it was on Sunday. I thought it would probably be too short notice to do anything, but I called the manager anyway, and she said she would LOVE to have Silpada at this event! I was astonished! So I will be doing this fund raiser tomorrow! I agreed to give up 20% of the retail, but I think it will be worth it because of the exposure opportunity, and I get the free jewelry as well. Even though I am giving up a large part of my commission, the total will still be boosting my PCV.
One thing that my leader has emphasized to me is that if you DON'T ASK, it will be an automatic NO. So, ASK AWAY! Eventually you will get a YES!
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#155 · Posted: 5 Mar 2011 19:39
Thank you, sopiesqmom!! Congratulations to you on following up on that newspaper lead even though it was so close in timing. Just like they say, you just never know! That will no doubt be an encouraging story you can continue to share with others about pressing on because we'll never know until we ask the questions !
Hope it is a huge success! And, you're right, it will get you so much exposure. Wahoo! You go girl. Can't wait to hear how everything goes!
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#156 · Posted: 7 Mar 2011 19:26
Just got my Business Opportunity Packet in the mail today. Thanks to all postings....very helpful. I will start tomorrow by booking 6 parties before I sign my contract. My question is why would one buy 1750. of jewelry to start when you get so many free jewelry incentives and your sponsor will show her jewelry at your launch?
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#157 · Posted: 8 Mar 2011 17:37
I guess the idea is that having more pieces to show will help you get started, which I agree with, but there is no way I could shell out that kind of money to start off with. I bought the kit, got my three free pieces, and then spent about 300.00 on half price items. When the spring book came out, I got two more half price pieces. Today, I got three more freebies ( 200.00 for first qualified party). I feel pretty certain that I will reach the 'next level' by the end of the month and qualify for another 500.00...hopefully. But I agree with you, new, many of us cannot even think about starting out with that much jewelry!
So, I did my fundraiser on Sunday and it was a bust.  I learned something though, and that is, when doing an event like this, it might be helpful to know if there are other jewelry vendors signed on for the event. In my case, there was a Cookie Lee rep there, and not just any Cookie Lee rep but one that has earned the CL equivalent of SOAR three years in a row. Mind you my awesome sponsor hooked me up with a beautiful display to take there. Well...the CL lady had TWO 7 foot tables filled with her JUNK (and that's being kind...LOL) and she got a spot right in front of the door of the salon. Me? I had to set up on a sofa table that was only 10 inches wide, off to the side, in a walkway...OMG. I had one sale in three and a half hours. Only one person even looked at my display. I left books with the receptionist, and told them if they could get more orders, I would hold it open till tomorrow. And the lady that actually ordered is going to do a book show for me next month. So, I guess it wasn't a total waste of time. I will not do another event like this unless...A) I am the only jewelry vendor, or B) If there are other vendors we will be given equal consideration in terms of placement, etc. The bottom line is, if you have a CL crowd (like this was) they will probably not 'get' Silpada. You can talk all day long about the quality and materials of Silpada, but if they are into CL, it will most likely fall on deaf ears. I don't mean to bash CL, I am just saying that I, as a Silpada rep, can't compete with 7.00 earrings that have rhinestones all over them. Nor do I want to...
Sorry to write a book here ladies, just sharing my experience as honestly as I can, in hopes that I can help someone else. Gotta run...have a BIG (hopefully) party on Saturday that I have to do some prep for. ROCK ON, SILPADA SISTAHS!
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#158 · Posted: 8 Mar 2011 17:57
Ahhh, Sophiesqmom, sorry it was a bust....but sounds like you found a "silver" nugget in it all....maybe the book party will result in decent sales as well as additional bookings!!
My friend JUST sent me a note telling me that she reserved a table for me at a Vendor Event. I did ask her if any other Silpada Reps were going to be there, she assured me noone doing what I do would be....hope that includes Cookie Lee!!
Newatthisgame, good for you to book your first six shows before signing!! As it is, my first show was scheduled for tomorrow, but the gal had to cancel and is going to do a book party. I did the hostess coaching, and to be honest, her peeps are cookie lee fans. Her honesty was helpful though.
Soooo, now my first show is set for March 18th and I'm sooooo jazzed about it. I've more time to work on my scoop and put hostess packages together etc. (Still hopeful to get the at least $500 in free jewelry during my fast start period.) Ticking clock takes on a whole new meaning now. LOL
Good night!
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#159 · Posted: 8 Mar 2011 18:52
I'm thinking about selling Silpada! I was wondering if any of you have advice about what pieces to buy initially. I want to get the most for my money, but I want to have the pieces that people want to buy. What are the best sellers? Thanks!
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#160 · Posted: 9 Mar 2011 07:48
jefa621: I'm thinking about selling Silpada! I was wondering if any of you have advice about what pieces to buy initially. I want to get the most for my money, but I want to have the pieces that people want to buy. What are the best sellers? Thanks!
Buy as much as you can afford. When making your purchases, get 1/3 earrings, 1/3 necklaces, and 1/3 everything else. Earrings are the top seller followed by necklaces.
The #1 selling earrings are W0821 on page 58. W2212 in the new spring catalog (page 11) has already sold out and was on backorder when I ordered them so they are very popular. I would also get at least one or two pair of hoop earrings and then one or two pair of small earrings for people who don't like big jewelry or dangly earrings. Good choices would be P1126 (page 76) and P1077 (page 61).
The #1 selling bracelet is B0471 (page 79). It is identical to a Tiffany's bracelet except that ours has a better clasp, a safety chain, and it costs less than Tiffany's and has a lifetime warranty. It goes with everything and can be layered with almost any other bracelet in the catalog.
I do not know the top selling necklace but I can tell you my personal top sellers. They are N0557 (page 35), N1111 (page 53), N1506 (page 66), N1687 (page 22) for people who like smaller pieces that cost less, N1717 (page 72), N1784 (page 67), N1368 (page 15), N1804 (page 87), and N1976 (page 61)...this one looks good alone or with a pendant. I have many other favorites as well but these are my top sellers.
The new pendant in the spring catalog S2210 (page 8) is already on backorder because it's so popular.
My top selling ring is R0836 (page 81) and also R1384 (page 101).
As for events and fundraisers.....I have done many of them and most have been a total bust. I've learned to be very selective and ask lots of questions up front. I will not work an event if there is another jewelry rep there and I will not work a craft show where most of the stuff is hand crafted items that cost $20 or less. The best kind of event to work is a fundraiser where people are paying $25 a plate (or more) for their lunch/dinner and to listen to a speaker. Often the United Way will sponsor events like this to raise money for a particular cause and the people who attend are usually professional people like teachers, lawyers, doctors, school board members, mayor, etc. These people wear high fashion jewelry and can afford to buy Silpada. I have done well at events like this.
Good luck!
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Billie
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