Let’s Roll Out the Dough!
It’s that time of year, again! Middle January is when your past home party customers, hostesses and prospects start seriously thinking about getting together with their friends. They are both back in a socializing AND buying mood. Dough Making Tips: 1. Draw up a prospect list. Your prospect/and people you have met over the past few months has increased. Now is a good time! 2. Now, work that prospect list every day! Focus on a few at a time to reconnect via email, Facebook, by phone or mail. The idea is to engage them! Get them excited about a new product, a new feature, an...
Read MoreLet Them Eat Your Dust!
While your competitors are busy chomping on turkey and shopping on Black Friday, you could be ahead of the game with about 30 minutes of time and never even leave your computer. Probably the last thing you want to do today is business related, right? You’d laugh if you saw me here at the moment, half dressed in my robe, typing, fresh from a shower and slugging down a quart of coffee in anticipation of a hoard of family and friends coming over for the big feast. And you? I bet you’re either trying to defrost the turkey, clean for company, baking or buying something to...
Read MoreHow 99 Cents Can Ruin Your Business
A number of years back, I met my mother-in-law for the first time on her farm in Missouri. My husband had raved about my Italian cooking, famous spaghetti sauce and insisted I cook for everyone. Rina Valan, Italian Cook & Party Plan Diva So, I ran out to the grocery store and bought the best meat, fresh tomatoes and basil, freshly grated parmesean cheese, and even gourmet pasta. I drove back to the farm, pulled out a huge pot and started to cook. Halfway through, I rummaged the refrigerator for some fresh garlic. Not a clove in sight. I said to myself “That’s...
Read MoreOverheard From a Wise Man
Honor the past. Live in the present. Create the future. Peace and joy to you, Rina Valan ###
Read MoreTop 10 Tips To A Successful Party Demo
One of the most dynamic sales reps in our home party plan business, Leah Karnatski, shared her personal list of suggestions for holding a great party. She addresses some practical issues about party presentations, plus some down home good advice! Leah’s Top 10 Successful Home Party Suggestions: 1. Rotate your games to keep things fresh and guests coming back for more. Note: I rotate a series 4-5 games that work for just about any crowd. I ‘road test’ new games with repeat hostesses because some require practice to make it work for the group. I don’t over do it, as I...
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