Wow! Just wow! I cannot describe to you just how I am feeling right now! One of the things I love most about this is business is the people. I have literally been overwhelmed with so many lovely posts and messages from people. Just because I shared a little idea. I love the fact that this business really is about helping others and sharing great things with great people.
Years ago, I once enquired about another MLM company... Won't mention any names! The lady came to 'talk to me' and before I even knew what was happening, I was signed up, given a bunch of catalogues, a specific street in which to deliver said catalogues, log in details, and a quick outline of what to do. She left and my head was still spinning. Nonetheless, I set out that night with my catalogues and delivered them all. The next day, at 8.30am I get a phone call, from a very angry and abusive lady accusing me of "delivering on her patch" and that I was out of order! I hung up the phone and didn't even bother collecting the catalogues!
When I heard about Arbonne I was so sceptical and obviously very dubious. But as it was my sister I went ahead. I remember going to my very first region training and because Tamlyn was all the way in Australia and the Zoom meetings were right when I was working, I had to go to someone else's region training. I was really nervous, but I went anyway. I spoke to the two Regional Vice Presidents who were just incredibly lovely and so welcoming... Claire Fishenden and Blair Herbert!
Since then I have met and spoken to many different people who have helped me, offered me advice, given me tips and encouragement. Everyone I have met have all been so lovely, caring, genuine people, who just want to see everyone else achieve what is possible! I have to say a huge thank you to Hayley Waghorne as well, again, another lovely person who has welcomed me to her trainings!
When I first started Arbonne decided to start a blog, it was just a bit of an on-line diary really. I only shared them with Rachel Lalji (up line) and Karen Smith (Sponsor)in the beginning. I never thought anyone would want to read them. The my sister said they were good and that I should share them, so I did, but only on the Platts' Region (as it was at the time, Samuel NATION now, woo hoo!)
Since then my journey has been like a Yo-Yo, lots of ups and downs and the more I have written, the clearer things have become for me. It is definitely something I would recommend people do. But the fact that I have had so many people say that the things I have written has helped them is tremendously satisfying. Even if I help just one person, that would make my day. Irrespective of if they are 'in my team' or not, this business really is about caring and sharing!
Wednesday 11 February 2015
Tuesday 10 February 2015
Review Packs
The response to my blog yesterday has been so lovely. I have had so many comments and private messages, asking about the review packs and how I did it. So I have decided to will write out exactly what I did and put the forms on here also so you can create your own versions.
So, on Monday morning I posted the following messages on some of my local group groups such as my local area's Mums page, Selling page and business page.
So, on Monday morning I posted the following messages on some of my local group groups such as my local area's Mums page, Selling page and business page.
"HAPPY MONDAY EVERYONE
Looking for some lovely people who would like review some products for me. You can review a range of your choice, free for a few days, I can drop them off to you and collect them at a time that suits you. Let me know if you're interested.
Products are botanical, vegan certified and gluten free (skincare, bath and body, baby care, anti-aging, health and nutrition, weight management)"
I got so many people comment right away. The biggest hit was the weight management, so I will go in to more detail about what I put in to those packs. In total I had 10 people request to do a review, I knew I would get confused so in my little red 'day book' I had a brief list of their names and what they wanted. I then spoken to them all and arranged their packs with them. I got their addresses and arranged a time slot for delivery, as I only have two meal replacement bags, I had to create a waiting list.
On the next page I had the details of each person, their address, time slot, what bag was for them and the time slot for collection on Thursday. I stressed that these packs had to be collected no later than Thursday evening!
I created a review form to go in the packs, so they could write out what they reviewed, what they liked best. Also space for their name, address, email, and number. Also, I had a really good tip from Tamlyn about getting their date of birth, so it gives me the opportunity to send little sample gifts for their birthday! Cheer Tam!
The weight management review pack contained a lovely professional folder with my card, the review form, information about the pack and meet the product sheets. The products included 1x full size bag of meal replacement shake, 4x Fizz sticks (2x each flavour) 3x herbal tea and complimentary sample of the RE9 for men and women and a hand cream!
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| Frantically trying to get 5 review packs ready in just 2 hours! |
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| Meal Replacement Review Pack (One pack had a baby set in also as requested) |
I am just getting used to all this technical stuff, and as yet, don't how, or even if I can upload files, so instead I will just copy and paste exactly what was on both the forms I sent out at the bottom. As well as these forms I also had a selection on meet the product sheets.
As I mentioned, I have a waiting list and will be collecting all these review packs on Thursday evening, cleaning them all up and getting them ready to deliver on Friday morning/evening, again, arranging collection for Monday morning/evening.
I am still getting people asking me now if I need reviewers. I have private messaged these people and told them that 'This is review is now full, however there will be more coming up as new products come in. I can keep your details and contact you as soon as a new review is available" the general response "Oh yes please, definitely"
The Review Form (I had a header on the document of the Arbonne Logo and name)
Independent Consultant
Emma Reed ID 441221139
07852 254 348
PRODUCT REVIEW
REQUIREMENTS (why you chose these
products to review)
FAVOURITES (What did you like best
and why)
REVIEW
Thank you
for taking your time to review these products, your feedback is greatly
appreciated.
If you would
like to purchase any of these products, as a thank you for doing this review
you will receive a 35% off all products and/or 50% off specific product sets
for your first order.
If you wish
to re-purchase items you can also receive 20% off products and/or 40% off
specific products sets for all orders by signing up as a ‘preferred client’
ÿ
I
am interested in purchasing some products
ÿ
I
am interested in hearing how I can become a preferred client
ÿ
I
am interested in future product reviews
Name:_____________________________________
Address:___________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
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Number:____________________________________
D.O.B:______________________________________
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Email:___________________________________________________________________________________
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The Meal Replacement Sheet
Meal Replacement Shakes
Please find
in this review pack
Ø
1x full size bag of your chosen flavour. Add 3
scoops to 225ml of cold water (full instructions on the back of the bag)
Ø
3x individually wrapped Herbal Infusion Tea
Ø
6x Energy Fizz Sticks (3x Pomegranate 3x Citrus)
mix with 400ml water no more than 2 a day.
Ø
Complimentary samples of
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RE9 Advanced Anti-Aging for Women
·
RE9 Advanced for Men
·
FC5 Hand Crème
Ø
Review form
Ø
Product information
Other
available products in the nutritional range. Please visit website for more
information
Ø
Protein Shakes (Chocolate and Vanilla) Readymade
shakes also available
Ø
Nutrition Bars (Chocolate and Fruit)
Ø
Fibre Boost
Ø
Omega 3 plus capsules
Ø
Digestion
Ø
Daily Power packs for Women
Ø
Super Chews for Kids and Teens
Ø
Calcium Plus
Ø
Antioxidant and immunity support
Ø
Greens Balance
Ø
Metabolism Support
Ø
Full Control
Getting into Activity!
It has been over a whole month now and I have totally stuck to my personal development, I attended my region training for January and February, I have listen to all the conference calls, I zoomed in on Area training, and attended the leadership academy. I have listened to at least one audio a day and read (almost) daily, on the days I have not read I have made sure I have listened to at least two audios. I have read at least 5 days a week though! I have also created my diary for time management and colour coded my time. I have set times now that is for ACTIVITY! Not planning, or thinking, but for DOING! I have decided to write about a few things that are looking really positive.
Remember the Mum who I wanted to talk to? The gorgeous pregnant lady? Well, our original coffee was postponed but she invited me again for the Friday with a group of ladies. It was so nice and I got chatting to a lady who is a beauty therapist, and works in Amy Child's Salon in Brentwood! She asked what I did, so I gave her my 60 second story! I also have another 4 people who I didn't know before. And now, the Mum who I originally spoke to has gone in to have her baby, so I have given her a lovely little gift bag with some gorgeous Arbonne products.
I also saw a post some from a beauty therapist I know, offering a great deal. I have tried to arrange meetings with her before, but she is always too busy... So, I booked a massage with her! A girl's got to do, what a girl's got to do! Such a hard life! My appointment was booked for Monday 9th. After booking that appointment, I posted a picture of my eye lashes with the 'It's A Long Story Mascara' my friend commented and wanted to know more, so I arranged to see her on Monday too (before my other appointment)
Monday morning, and I get a message from the beauty therapist, her Mum is in hospital, so she had to re-arrange my appointment. Then I got a message from my friend saying her husband was home that day, doing DIY and wasn't convenient. Bummer!
Never defeated, I popped off to town to a local café for a morning coffee, there is a lovely waitress there who is really nice and chatty. I went in and we had a good natter about sweets! She loves the retro Double Dips, you know, the one with the Swizzle stick! I always say the Pomegranate Fizz Sticks taste and smell just like Double Dips!!! So, anyway, I sat down with my coffee, then as I left, I went to speaks to her, told her how I thought she was lovely, nice, chatty and very open and that I had a business and would love to grab a coffee with her. We have exchanged numbers and arranged a coffee!
I then went home decided I needed to get my products out there, they needed to be working for me. They have had an easy time of it lately, sitting back, chilling in the box! Well not any more! I posted a request for people to do some 'Product Reviews' I explained I was looking for people to try some products for 3 days and give me feedback! The response was ridiculous, my phone literally kept pinging all day.
I now have 10 people, 9 of whom I do not know at all! I actually have a waiting list!! By the end of the day I had written out a review form and put together a 'review pack' made up made up their packs for their individual needs and went off to deliver 5 of them. It was so funny, I actually got lost in one place and ended up in a car park and the lady decided to come and meet me. Dark car park at 8pm at night with me handing over a bag. We couldn't help but laugh at how dodgy it looked!! Then this morning, I woke up to this message from one of the reviewers "Hi Emma just used the set, how much would it cost me to buy that as a set?" Not bad eh?
As well as my new friends and the review packs, I also had my Son's class teacher call me over when I was collecting at the end of the day! Uh oh, what now?! I went over and it went something like this "Emma, you know those products and makeup you was telling me about, well I spoke to some of the other teachers about it. Can you come by after school one day and show us what you have, we all want to see it, we can't wait!" My reply was something like this "Erm, yeah sure, of course I can!"
I have re-arranged my original two meetings with my friend and beauty therapist and I am also planning another product event, at my house. I am going for coffee with my new friends on Friday and I have my Arbonne radar on, ready for those opportunities to arise with the 'cold market'
I am in DM qualification now and I WILL complete! I am determined to go to the next leadership in June as an Area! And I WILL do it! So, here's to getting in to action! How are you all getting on? I would love to hear from all you lovelies ladies... and gents!
Remember the Mum who I wanted to talk to? The gorgeous pregnant lady? Well, our original coffee was postponed but she invited me again for the Friday with a group of ladies. It was so nice and I got chatting to a lady who is a beauty therapist, and works in Amy Child's Salon in Brentwood! She asked what I did, so I gave her my 60 second story! I also have another 4 people who I didn't know before. And now, the Mum who I originally spoke to has gone in to have her baby, so I have given her a lovely little gift bag with some gorgeous Arbonne products.
I also saw a post some from a beauty therapist I know, offering a great deal. I have tried to arrange meetings with her before, but she is always too busy... So, I booked a massage with her! A girl's got to do, what a girl's got to do! Such a hard life! My appointment was booked for Monday 9th. After booking that appointment, I posted a picture of my eye lashes with the 'It's A Long Story Mascara' my friend commented and wanted to know more, so I arranged to see her on Monday too (before my other appointment)
Monday morning, and I get a message from the beauty therapist, her Mum is in hospital, so she had to re-arrange my appointment. Then I got a message from my friend saying her husband was home that day, doing DIY and wasn't convenient. Bummer!
Never defeated, I popped off to town to a local café for a morning coffee, there is a lovely waitress there who is really nice and chatty. I went in and we had a good natter about sweets! She loves the retro Double Dips, you know, the one with the Swizzle stick! I always say the Pomegranate Fizz Sticks taste and smell just like Double Dips!!! So, anyway, I sat down with my coffee, then as I left, I went to speaks to her, told her how I thought she was lovely, nice, chatty and very open and that I had a business and would love to grab a coffee with her. We have exchanged numbers and arranged a coffee!
I then went home decided I needed to get my products out there, they needed to be working for me. They have had an easy time of it lately, sitting back, chilling in the box! Well not any more! I posted a request for people to do some 'Product Reviews' I explained I was looking for people to try some products for 3 days and give me feedback! The response was ridiculous, my phone literally kept pinging all day.
I now have 10 people, 9 of whom I do not know at all! I actually have a waiting list!! By the end of the day I had written out a review form and put together a 'review pack' made up made up their packs for their individual needs and went off to deliver 5 of them. It was so funny, I actually got lost in one place and ended up in a car park and the lady decided to come and meet me. Dark car park at 8pm at night with me handing over a bag. We couldn't help but laugh at how dodgy it looked!! Then this morning, I woke up to this message from one of the reviewers "Hi Emma just used the set, how much would it cost me to buy that as a set?" Not bad eh?
As well as my new friends and the review packs, I also had my Son's class teacher call me over when I was collecting at the end of the day! Uh oh, what now?! I went over and it went something like this "Emma, you know those products and makeup you was telling me about, well I spoke to some of the other teachers about it. Can you come by after school one day and show us what you have, we all want to see it, we can't wait!" My reply was something like this "Erm, yeah sure, of course I can!"
I have re-arranged my original two meetings with my friend and beauty therapist and I am also planning another product event, at my house. I am going for coffee with my new friends on Friday and I have my Arbonne radar on, ready for those opportunities to arise with the 'cold market'
I am in DM qualification now and I WILL complete! I am determined to go to the next leadership in June as an Area! And I WILL do it! So, here's to getting in to action! How are you all getting on? I would love to hear from all you lovelies ladies... and gents!
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