Why Giving Away the Catalog Is A Good Idea! -by John Sanpietro Certified Professional Development Coach Stamping Is My Business! The following was posted on 6/6/07 as a response to various comments on SUDSOL about the wisdom of giving out the catalog. Hi everyone, Every year when I suggest giving the catalog away for free, it stirs up a hornets nest of conversation and controversy. Of all of the things… Read More »
Hi Stampers In celebration of World Card Making Day on Saturday, 2 October, Rachel Brumley and Norma Hodge will host a free card making event for the public. So if you live in the Bella Vista, AR area and would like to help us make 1,000 cards for the organization, "From Our Hearts", please show up at the Village Insurance Community Room, 2838 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista, AR 72714. All the… Read More »
Hi Stampers The Studio Sketches Stamp Set is the perfect stamp for a sophisticated yet simple handmade greeting card. I love the still life art inspirations of this set! Today's card is one of the cards that the ladies will be making at stamp camp scheduled for Friday, 17 September 2010 at my home. Isn't this ribbon gorgeous??? I currently have a couple of spots left on the 1 1/4… Read More »
Hi Stampers I almost forgot the mentioned which stamp set I'm giving away for the Free Stamp Set of the Month contest for September 2010. It's the Vintage Lables. To be eligible for this contest, all you have to do is place an online order (no minimum) and your name will automatically be entered into the contest. I must be in a Halloween mood because I've made another card this… Read More »
Top 10 Reasons for Entrepreneurial Success By JAY GOLTZ I really have only one indulgence. I bought an expensive convertible a few years ago. It is not a midlife crisis car; I would call it a midlife celebration car. It is not red. It was a prerecession purchase. In any case, I was driving to work one recent morning, sitting at a stoplight when a car pulled up next to… Read More »
Good Morning Stampers Today's card is a very simple card I made for one of my customers. I used the Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper as the main focal point and the Whisper White 5/8 Satin Ribbon added a soft touch of elegance. Instead of using one sentiment from the Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set, I'm including 4 different ones and I'll let her select which one she want to use for… Read More »
Good Morning Stampers How would you like to get this exclusive craft tote for FREE? It was coveted at the Stampin' UP! Convention and now it can be yours – FREE! That's a $39.95 value. All you have to do is join my team of the Golden Girls between 1 September and 18 October 2010. This tote is available only while supplies last so if you wait until the last… Read More »
Parties – the heart and soul of our business. Parties are a paid prospecting appointment. While earning commissions for selling our product – we also book more parties, get leads on events and fundraisers and find prospective new team members. Focusing in on the fundamentals of your parties helps you to maximize this time spent. Fundamental #1 – Good Hostess Coaching Treating your hostess as a valued business partner is the key to… Read More »
Good Morning Stampers The long awaited Holiday Mini Catalog is finally here. I've been drooling and awing over it for about a month and was so excited for you to see it. Are the items in there gorgeous or what! You can now order our fabulous new holiday products. Click here to download the Holiday Mini Do you want to see what products were used in the Mini? Click herefor… Read More »
Customer follow up is so valuable. It is important, not only to service your existing customers, but to generate a new customer base as well. It takes a ton more energy to find a new customer than it does to service an existing customer well, so continue to do your best to balance both. In terms of a follow up system, there are many out there to choose from. The most important… Read More »
