Pampered Chef

  So, a friend of mine told me the other day that, our daughters' teacher sells Pampered Chef.  I had no idea. I think there are more people out there buying and selling Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Avon then we let on.  Hmmmm. 
So, this friend of mine asked me if I wanted to go with her to the show.  "Of course" I replied.  It was a great show.  I think the trick was not to show too much product.  The consultant kept it simple.  No one seemed overwhelmed with everything Pampered Chef offers.  On top of it all, everyone had fun and I'll bet the hostess got herself some free stuff.  Everyone wins.
On the other hand, I have gone to some Direct Marketing shows where the hostess says,"I don't know where everyone is - I invited all my neighbors."
 I'm realizing the success rate of the show depends on 1. how the invites are sent out - ie. put on doorstep, knocking on doors (of neighbours) really emphasizing the great time to be had by all, calling all relatives. 2. whom the invites are sent to and possibly the relation to the hostess - co-workers, friends, neighbours, relatives. 3.The  excitement of the hostess and how she protrays that excitement. 4. How much preperation the consultant has done before hand, and the overall demeanor (sp - I know) of the Consultant.
I think it really would be a bit of trial and error on the part of the Consultant.
Now, I know I am analytical.  That is just what I do.  Love to figure out people and why they do what they do.
So, most people thinking about a career in Direct Marketing would just pay the $125 and roll the dice.  Some have a natural flair for people so, they automatically would get off to a great start and maybe not think too much about how sucess happened.
Others(I'm guessing 90%)  Would think, yeah sure I would love to work "for smyself" but not "by myself"LOL so, I want to hesitantly try this.  They pay the $125, try to have a party not sure how to set it up or what to focus on.  Maybe sell $100 worth of product to their Mother and then put it all in the cupboard, to never be seen again.
The problem with their failure may not lie in their attitude or desire, it may just be as simple as their mental approach to what they have embarced on. They basically aren't taking themselves seriously enough.  So, when you are sending out the invitations to your next MLM party - raise your head high and say, "Hi, Anne, I am going to be hosting a show for Tupperware next Friday at 7 and would love for you to be there.  We are going to have a great time, learn lots about "keep it simple" and maybe have a little wine.  Can you make it?"
Good Luck

Changed Title

Hi, I just changed the Title of the Blog from Avon Reviews.  I decided to take the blog in a slightly new direction and see what happens.  I found it hard to still journal here while the Title was Avon Reviews.  I guess I restricted myself.  So, now we will see what the future holds with my blog. 
On another note, I gotta say, sales is absolutly an amazing topic.  I'm finding/learning it is almost solely about Networking!  I have allways really focused on the product, I mean to a degree of insanity.  What does the product do?  What is the cost? Who makes it? Where is it made?  Is it a fad?  I'm am now realizing sales is really about trust between the sales person and the customer.  I swear, the product comes second.  I love analyzing this stuff.
After being in the Real Estate business; practically going through the "motions" the same way I did in other sales avenues that I have pursued - I'm really seeing a pattern.  I think all the cliches about sales like "It's a people business"  "write a list of 20, 30 etc people you know"  "Network" I think I'm finaly understanding all that it takes to become a great salesperson.  I'm not saying I am(great salesperson) but I'm learning the phycology of it.
Anyway, I'll be back.