03:35:48 [kaygreen] I was surprised to see such a bunch so soon - everyone give your name - business name and URL then one question or problem you want help with today

03:37:04 [APM2N] Devin...UBB's Natural Family Boutique...  

03:37:42 [bonnie] Bonnie - Alpha Pet Products - http://www.alphapetproducts.com 

03:37:46 [Shannon] Shannon http://www.stayinghomewithmyson.com   and Coming Soon http://www.wahmwebsolutions.com 

03:38:23 [bonnie] just signed up as new MPK rep with Kay last week

03:38:30 [kaygreen] wahooo bonnie

03:38:52 [kaygreen] I am Kay Green, chat moderator today, founder of http://MyPreciousKid.com 

03:38:56 [bonnie] looking for help deciding best way to get started (website(s) immediately)

03:39:08 [APM2N] oh yeah, I also have a business with The Wellness Company

03:39:15 [Shannon] that's awesome Bonnie...I saw your post to the list, but hadn't got a chance to properly welcome you yet

03:39:22 [kaygreen] and http://www.PreciousKids.org  Adoption and Homeschool Resources and http://www.123HomeBusinessGuide.com  FREE Home Business resources

03:39:43 [kaygreen] and http://www.KayGreen.com  my family site

03:40:16 [bonnie] try to come back - baby just left, need to go see what she is doing

03:41:11 [kaygreen] well you can chat among yourselves - we will start the class in 19 minutes

03:41:39 [kaygreen] when you have some free time read the many articles on increasing your business at http://123HomeBusinessGuide.com 

03:54:04 [kaygreen] everyone please introduce your self - your business - your URL and a question or problem we can help with

03:54:44 [countrycat] Lena specker countrycatcandle.com (will be running in the next day!! yipee!!)

03:54:59 [bonnie] you congratulated me on MPK, but I had to leave w/ baby, so my response was delayed!

03:56:24 [manya] manya, Bright Minds Consultant url not quite ready

03:57:21 [kaygreen] tell me also if you are a rep for a company or have built your own company and products

03:57:25 [Shannon] I'm Shannon http://www.stayinghomewithmyson.com  I also represent Isagenix thru  and Coming Soon http://www.wahmwebsolutions.com 

03:57:48 [Shannon] I'm a rep for several companies, plus do the web site design and hosting

03:58:04 [bonnie] Bonnie - Alpha Pet Products - http://www.alphapetproducts.com 

03:58:11 [bonnie] just signed up as new MPK rep with Kay last week

03:58:18 [bonnie] looking for help deciding best way to get started (website(s) immediately)

03:58:34 [bonnie] currently working on adding items to product catalog

03:58:54 [Shannon] my area of need would be affordable advertising

03:59:17 [kaygreen] This chat moves pretty quickly so transcripts will be available after class at http://www.123homebusinessguide.com/chats/chattranscripts.html 

03:59:18 [manya] manya,I also am looking into importing custom made ugg boots and other Australian products

04:01:02 [kaygreen] anyone else want to introduce yourself and your business - your URL goes on my transcripts for others to see - free advertising

04:01:37 [simplyhome] Hiya Kay

04:01:56 [kaygreen] Hi simply - please introduce yourself

04:02:18 [simplyhome] My names Jody - with Simply Home Aroma http://www.simplyhomearoma.com 

04:02:33 [kaygreen] welcome

04:02:47 [kaygreen] many of you rep for other companies

04:02:57 [kaygreen]llets start with image/niche/etc

04:03:36 [kaygreen] I recommend instead of using the free web pages or paid web pages you get from your upper company you create a name and image for yourself

04:03:47 [kaygreen] set yourself apart from other reps

04:04:12 [kaygreen] who are you, what do you offer, what sets you apart from other reps, what will you give your customer they won't find other places

04:04:26 [kaygreen] hi sewaunt please introduce yourself

04:04:57 [kaygreen] while using a company's rep web page if you ever change companies you lose the traffic you have built to that site

04:05:22 [kaygreen] if you have created your own domain name that is uniquely yours, then change companies you still keep those customers and that traffic

04:05:51 [sewnaunt] I'm Gail I'm own Tillie & Tots http://tillientots.theshoppe.com 

04:05:53 [kaygreen] if you are repping for more than one company having a unique domain name identity to put them all under makes more sense

04:06:01 [kaygreen] welcome Gail

04:06:28 [manya] we're supposed to use the web page but I think I'm able to link it to another

04:06:34 [sewnaunt] Thanks Hi Countrycat

04:06:58 [countrycat] yay Gail you made it back!! lol at least its not just us this week

04:07:44 [sewnaunt] I'm glad we are not the only ones here

04:08:33 [kaygreen] so lets say you create manyasworld - there you sell your customers on YOU, what you have to offer, why they should do business with you, what you will do for them, then link them to your companies order pages when they are ready to order

04:08:35 tam enters this room

04:09:38 [kaygreen] hi tam please introduce yourself

04:09:58 [simplyhome] ok sorry about that walking through my aunt on her computer problems haha

04:10:12 [adamjilly] Hi, this is Jen from NH. I am rep 399. Nice to meet you

04:10:16 [tam] Hi - I'm Tam and I design ebooks among other things

04:10:41 [kaygreen] and your front page should always tell them what you will do for them

04:10:49 [countrycat] sorry guys looks like I'll be on and off as I'm getting booted by aol

04:11:18 [manya] I don't know if the company will allow this but I think I need to ask

04:11:42 [kaygreen] make sure your front page talks to the customer

04:12:44 [kaygreen] manya why would they not let you create your own business identify and then link to the rep page for sale

04:12:47 [Shannon] manya, you can easily set up a personal site and then link you company page from there

04:13:04 [kaygreen] make sure your front page is NOT in frames or an estore

04:13:21 [kaygreen] and that it has text - conversation with your customer

04:13:29 [kaygreen] reasons why you will benefit them

04:13:45 [kaygreen] and something to help them remember YOU - your name - your slogan

04:14:07 [kaygreen] this is something I teach all of my reps - create your identity outside of the company you rep for

04:14:32 [kaygreen] my rep Pam has http://www.momdoesitall.com  it is her identity - from there she has added products from my company and other

04:15:04 [kaygreen] the other thing is to me sure you web site talks to your niche customer - who is most likely to buy your product

04:15:18 [kaygreen] ages, gender, marriage status, parent status, income level

04:15:28 [kaygreen] not just parents

04:16:02 [kaygreen] but in my case mom with 2 kids in day care, ages 25-40, 2 income family, married

04:16:12 [manya] I just didn't consider this before

04:16:53 [kaygreen] so take a piece of paper this week and write this down: your niche customer - who, what, where, when

04:16:55 [ZooNana] I just got a new domain name for my site as well.. to make it easier to understand what we're all about

04:17:05 [kaygreen] and where will you find that customer

04:17:17 [kaygreen] yes fit your domain name to your niche

04:17:51 [kaygreen] actually my domain name http://www.MyPreciousKid.com  does not talk about my niche enough - but I picked it before I understand all this

04:18:26 [kaygreen] so your assignment this week is to write down your niche customer - who you are - what you offer - and some text for your front page

04:18:30 [kaygreen] questions

04:19:04 [manya] I guess I'd need someone to set the page up for me when I'm ready

04:19:15 [ZooNana] my new domain is http://www.whatsbestforbaby.com  I'll just be taking my old http://www.zoobuttons.com  website back to just buttons

04:19:32 [kaygreen] manya there are lots of people online who can help you build a web page

04:19:43 [kaygreen] zoonana great domain name

04:19:50 [Shannon] that's a good name zoonana I like it!

04:20:10 [kaygreen] but also get some software so you can learn to make changes to your site as needed w/o having to wait for someone else to do it for you

04:20:17 [simplyhome] I don't think mine says enough about my business

04:20:22 [ZooNana] it's just a first page right now, so don't expect anything if you go there now LOL!!

04:20:38 [simplyhome] as we do candles, candle decor, mainly things that smell good

04:20:41 [kaygreen] I host thru http://www.wahmshoppes.com  Tony is excellent $6 a month plus $10 a yr domain names

04:20:49 [ZooNana] oh and stupid me .. I signed back up to sell Tupperware again LOL!

04:20:56 [simplyhome] but our main is candles right now, but finding a good candle name was hard

04:21:01 [kaygreen] LOL

04:21:24 [kaygreen] but once you get your identity in business you can easily add other products to your line - expand and grow

04:21:42 [simplyhome] exactly

04:21:48 [ZooNana] I signed up last week and have already recruited 16 ladies, so I'll be promoting to manage again in a few weeks

04:22:10 [kaygreen] oh zoo nana I have been to your buttons site

04:22:19 [Shannon] congrats zoo nana

04:22:20 [adamjilly] mine is http://www.protectnhkids.com  I have registered the domain name, but I am not sure what to do next. I have never made a site before

04:22:35 [kaygreen] so take your domain name and build on it - create categories within it

04:22:45 [ZooNana] that's why I started the new domain.. because I wanted to expand my products.. I have tons of other stuff I make , but it just didn't fit in with my old domain name

04:22:46 kimstoys enters this room

04:23:00 [kaygreen] jilly there are other reps on the MPK group who can build sites very reasonably

04:23:17 [kaygreen] jilly Shannon here does a great job building sites too

04:24:15 [simplyhome] Kind of like if I do simply home aroma, its not (jodyscandleco) so I can build on simply name, expanding products, as its doesn't specify anything?

04:24:27 [kaygreen] so find someone to help you do the initial layout on a web page for a fee or barter - then get the software free or purchased to make the changes as you need them

04:24:32 [adamjilly] ty, Shannon if you are still here, can you contact me at jensavon@comcast.net  ??

04:25:06 [kaygreen] it is also good if your domain name includes some key words that people might search for to find your products

04:25:30 [kaygreen] there are free html editor software out there - check Google

04:25:56 [kaygreen] check here http://123homebusinessguide.com/links.html 

04:26:19 [adamjilly] I downloaded the one on your link, first page something, but it is all Greek to me

04:26:23 [ZooNana] my fav HTML editor is Dream weaver

04:26:26 [kaygreen] also barnesandnobleuniversity offers free html classes online

04:26:28 [tam] Netscape and mozilla both have nice WYSIWYG ones in their composer

04:26:41 [simplyhome] I love dreamweaver

04:26:44 [kaygreen] dreamweaver is a great program but not an easy learn for most

04:26:55 [kaygreen] I started with the free Netscape composer

04:27:04 [manya] should I get bigger email capabilities to go with the page?

04:27:06 [ZooNana] it's best to really learn the code too instead of relying on an editor .. so if there's something not working you know what to look for

04:27:07 [kaygreen] I now use front page and am self learned

04:27:07 [tam] I run a free one called First Page but you need to know how to code to use it

04:27:21 [kaygreen] get a domain email to go with your domain

04:27:21 [kimstoys] what is the easiest HTML editor?

04:27:25 [simplyhome] depending, I learned on my own. I guess it depends on your learning pace. I tried FrontPage but couldn't get it

04:27:36 [simplyhome] yet I know many who say its so easy

04:27:44 [simplyhome] err typos sorry Easy

04:27:47 [kaygreen] Netscape navigator is pretty easy and free - works like word

04:28:00 [kimstoys] I have a website that I'm not doing anything with currently - hope to get it up one day!

04:28:14 [kaygreen] I have dream weaver but already knew front page and could not stay with DW long enough to learn the new stuff

04:28:17 [Shannon] adamjilly> I'm not at home right now, but if you can send me a quick hey it's me email to shannonsmith@stayinghomewithmyson.com  I'll email you tonight :)

04:28:20 [countrycat] I love FrontPage I learned it in about a week enough to do my sites

04:28:28 [kaygreen] so find a software that works for you

04:28:32 [countrycat] and I had no clue about html

04:28:36 [kaygreen] take online classes if you need to learn

04:28:42 [Shannon] I use front page for most of mine too

04:28:53 [ZooNana] My dad and I co-own a web design business... he's got a great section on there to help with some web page design ideas etc http://www.bobkush.com

04:29:06 [kaygreen] ok so you have software and have learned the basics

04:29:11 [simplyhome] See I did some online classes for it, I think its crucial building your own website you do that

04:29:32 [adamjilly] ty Shannon, I will.

04:29:33 [kaygreen] work on your content - the words on the front page that describes you - your mission - your products and why they should buy from you

04:29:44 [kaygreen] now how do you get traffic

04:29:46 [Carla] Hi folks. This is Carla Ives with Jafra. I've been reading. I don't know anything about html. Are these programs/sites you're mentioning good for rank beginners? If not, anyone know what would be?

04:29:54 [kaygreen] build it and they will come is not necessarily true

04:30:12 [kaygreen] yes Carla most can be used by anyone

04:30:28 [kaygreen] take an online class will help too

04:30:33 [tam] the newbie club is a good place for beginners

04:30:39 [kaygreen] now how do we get traffic

04:30:45 [simplyhome] Well I hear ds calling and my home business hours are about up since kids come home soon. Take care everyone and good luck in your business ventures

04:30:51 [tam] sorry don't have the URL

04:30:53 [kaygreen] and how do we turn traffic into sales

04:31:05 [kaygreen] thanks simply

04:31:11 [kaygreen] we are here every Tuesday

04:31:24 [ZooNana] take care simplyhome

04:31:31 [kaygreen] one mistake I see many do is to try to make all your business online

04:31:34 [Carla] Bye Simply Home.

04:31:40 [manya] so much info how do I get archives of this chat-let me know at the end, thanks

04:31:42 [Shannon] hi Carla, didn't see you come in

04:31:45 [kaygreen] you will find your traffic and sales increase faster if you get offline

04:32:01 [Carla] Hi Shannon! Thought that was you.

04:32:07 [Carla] Kay, I totally agree, especially in the skin care business.

04:32:10 [Shannon]

04:32:13 [kaygreen] transcripts are at http://www.123homebusinessguide.com/chats/chattranscripts.html 

04:32:14 [Carla] I do much better talking to people one on one.

04:32:24 [kaygreen] YES YES YES

04:32:37 [kaygreen] every day make it a point to talk to people

04:32:40 [manya] thanks

04:32:50 [kaygreen] at the store, at the check out line, at the park with the kids, on the phone

04:32:58 [Carla] Today I was out on the street. Dropped my mom off at the hairdressers and headed out. NO ONE got away from me today that I interacted with without one of my small flyers in their hands. They have a $5 off your first purchase offer on them.

04:33:05 [kaygreen] are you all making 5 contact calls every day for your business

04:33:05 [Shannon] Carla, Front Page is a wonderful program...if you're a good at learning new software it shouldn't be too difficult for you

04:33:06 [Carla] I gave out 30 of those and hung 10 full-size flyers.

04:33:07 [awib] hello everyone..sorry I;m late

04:33:16 [kaygreen] perfect CARLA

04:33:21 [manya] I joined dswa yesterday does anyone know about them?

04:33:25 [Carla] Hi awib!

04:33:31 [kaygreen] WAHOOOO Carla - you got it

04:33:38 [kaygreen] welcome

04:33:42 [Carla] I don't, personally, but my manager, Carla Spurgeon swears by the dswa.

04:33:47 [kaygreen] every day work to make 5 new contacts

04:34:01 [manya] Yes I have been making 5 calls for two different businesses so it's 10-15 calls not as hard as I thought

04:34:03 [kimstoys] Hi Manya, I'm Kim with Discovery Toys. I've been a member of the DSWA for a while now

04:34:07 [Shannon] I'm working on some flyers and stuff and as soon as I get my order of the poly bags I just ordered from you Kay...I'm going to do some mom packs and carry them with me

04:34:16 [kaygreen] 5 minute phone calls to ask someone to date a party, or join your company or sells some product - customer service to your customers

04:34:28 [Carla] Thanks, Kay. Took awhile. And EVERYONE took my coupon this time because I changed what I said from, "Would you like a coupon for my business?" to "Here's a gift certificate for my business. Enjoy!" I didn't have one refusal and I always get some.

04:34:30 [kaygreen] great job manya are you seeing results

04:34:34 [Shannon] and then I think me and Andrew will start walking the mall more often...even though I HATE the mall *LOL*

04:34:43 [manya] slowly

04:34:53 [kaygreen] GREAT wording Carla

04:35:05 [Carla] Yeah, Shannon, but having a cute kiddo with you is a great conversation starter!!!

04:35:06 [adamjilly] Today I spoke with at least 3 people about it, and I haven't even got my kit yet. I am very excited about it, and so aren't a lot of the moms here

04:35:16 [kimstoys] I love that too Carla! Can I try that??

04:35:18 [kaygreen] I take coupon packs with me every where - and then write off those miles as business advertising

04:35:25 [manya] kimstoys have you seen benefits?

04:35:27 [bonnie] Carla> that is great

04:35:37 [Carla] I gave them to everybody. The gas station attendant, the checker at the convenience store, anyone I transacted business with today got one of my flyers.

04:35:39 [Shannon] I think I'm going to do the mommy survival kits and then have my biz flyers in there too...like a coupon pack

04:35:43 [kaygreen] Carla tell us about what your gift certificate says

04:35:52 [Carla] Great idea, Kay. I haven't gotten into mom packs yet.

04:35:54 [kaygreen] awesome idea Shannon

04:36:01 [Shannon] *L* thanks Carla...he is cute...my issue would be taking that starter and turning it to biz...

04:36:02 [kimstoys] the dswa classes are great - esp since you can get into the archives.

04:36:02 [Carla] Hang on and I'll tell you what it says. I got rid of them all so I have to bring it up in Word Perfect.

04:36:05 [Carla] Need to print more tonight.

04:36:07 [adamjilly] That is a great idea Shannon, then we get exercise too

04:36:23 [kimstoys] I haven't spent as much time studying the site and info as I thought I would...

04:36:28 [kaygreen] I have a coupon sheet I print with coupon codes from other wahms then add my own coupon, recruit info, sales info, etc

04:36:30 [Shannon] I can talk to somebody all day long...but freeze up when it comes to talking about my biz if I have to start

04:36:47 [Shannon] if they ask then I can tell them all about it no problem most the time

04:36:57 [kaygreen] LOL Shannon - practice wording at home

04:37:05 [manya] have to go pick up a sick child at school, I'll come back

04:37:12 [kaygreen] have some wording ready - easier for you

04:37:30 [Shannon] I guess I feel like I'm going to bugging them...I need to get over that

04:37:41 [kaygreen] have you all created a 10 sec elevator speech telling who you are and what you do

04:37:51 [kaygreen] hb manya

04:37:54 [Shannon] and speaking of my cute kid...I thought I'd have him hand some of them out

04:38:03 [adamjilly] maybe put a sign on your stroller that says, ask me how you can protect your child too (with having some of the product on the stroller to demo)

04:38:16 [kaygreen] everyone give me a 2 sentence who you are and what you do

04:38:20 [kaygreen] ready set go

04:38:21 [Carla] okay. I'm back. Found it. I'm gonna send it up one line at a time. Oh, I purchased a pack of gift cert forms, sort of beige with gold borders, at Staples for like $5 and change. Three to a page and already perfed.

04:38:32 [Carla] Tonight's task: Organize my WP files. arghhhh

04:38:48 [Carla] Largest type, first line: Hello! Have you heard of JAFRA?

04:38:48 [kaygreen] LOL

04:39:01 [Carla] 2nd line: Let me introduce you to skin care that WORKS!!!

04:39:13 [Carla] 3rd line: JAFRA products have been shown to stop and even reverse the aging process!

04:39:26 [kimstoys] I'm Kim Monaco - I help parents play with their children!

04:39:28 [Carla] Space, next section: Use This Gift Certificate to take $5 off your first order PLUS. . .

04:39:40 [Carla] With your order of $50 or more, you may select an additional item for 1/2 price

04:39:47 [adamjilly] Another thought, Shannon, may be to make a shirt for your kid to wear that says My mommy protects me, do you (or something)

04:39:53 [Carla] Next section: Call today to try the products and learn about the Jafra earnings opportunity!

04:40:01 [Carla] Have a few of your friends over and earn a free gift.

04:40:23 [Carla] Email: JafraJoy@comcast.net  http://www.myjafra.com/cives 

04:40:28 [Carla] OK. That's it. 3 to a page.

04:40:50 [Carla] These have worked much better for me than my business cards, pretty though they are.

04:40:55 [kimstoys] Wow, Carla - that's great!

04:41:05 [ZooNana] those are great

04:41:08 [kaygreen] Carla - great job - do you make them buy a minimum to get the $5 off

04:41:31 [Carla] I don't have that on there, but I should. It's usually with a $25 purchase. Next round I will add that.

04:41:44 [kaygreen] can they redeem them on the web site

04:42:10 [kaygreen] ok ladies who wants to work on making a gift certificate this week

04:42:14 [Carla] Yes, they can. Our web sites don't take money. They just send me the order and I contact the customer for personal consultation.

04:42:26 [kaygreen] I can make such items in Microsoft Publisher - I use it for everything

04:42:35 [kaygreen] perfect Carla

04:42:41 [Shannon] adamjilly...thanks for the suggestions...I'll have to look into that

04:43:09 [Carla] I just do them in Word Perfect, which is what I use for my transcription job. I play with the line spacing and type fonts until it fits and I like it. Print them out on plain paper and then hold them up to the fancy stuff. When it's just right, I print!

04:43:23 [bonnie] sorry guys - baby just threw up again, so I am going to have to go snuggle with her and will have to look this up later on the transcripts - it was nice visiting with you all

04:43:43 [Carla] And I can't advertise enough the "personal consultation" part of it. Folks are tired of being shoved around Wal-Mart with no service.

04:43:44 [adamjilly] no prob, I am trying to think of things for myself too, I just signed up with MPK this weekend

04:43:51 [Carla] See ya, Bonnie!

04:44:05 [Carla] I meant I can't "emphasize" enough. . . arghhhh I'm having an ASM, that's "almost senior moment"

04:44:21 [Carla] Congrats, Adamjilly! Kay's company is great!

04:44:58 [adamjilly] TY!! I can't wait for my kit. I ran out of paper last night, so I am printing out a bunch of stuff tonight.

04:45:05 [kaygreen] thanks Carla - we added 8 new reps this weekend up to rep #401

04:45:16 [adamjilly] Actually, I have to go now, the kids just woke up, and want to eat.

04:45:31 [adamjilly] I look forward to working with all of you!!

04:45:36 [kaygreen] so Kim your line was great - how about the rest of you - 2 sentences telling who you are and what you do

04:45:53 [Carla] WOO HOO!!!!! And may I put in a shameless plug??? To all MPK reps. . . I have donated a full-size Royal Jelly Body Lotion as a prize for you guys. This stuff is incredible!!! Can't wait to find out who the lucky winner is.

04:46:16 adamjilly exits from this room

04:46:17 [kaygreen] I am Kay Green, Founder of My Precious Kid - We give you peace of mind by protecting your kids

04:46:20 [Carla] Wow, Kay, 401 reps now? WOO HOO!!!!

04:46:39 [kaygreen] thanks Carla - I still o not have all the great prizes up on the pages yet

04:46:53 [kaygreen] well 401 in 2.5 years - 100 in active status

04:47:10 [tam] I am Tammy Morris and I make your documents and books look good

04:47:21 [Carla] That's great, Tammy!

04:47:30 [tam] thanks

04:47:39 [Shannon] g'bye bonnie...hope she gets to feeling better soon

04:47:40 [kaygreen] awesome tam

04:47:42 [Carla] Are we doing lines for when we walk up to someone and open?

04:48:04 [kaygreen] Carla is talking about the new contest with over $2200 in prizes I am offering my reps  

04:48:12 [kaygreen] yes Carla

04:48:51 [Carla] I don't have a set "line", so to speak. My evil twin & manager, Carla Spurgeon, has taught me to look for an opening on common ground. So like in the checkout line, I'll listen. . .

04:48:57 [Carla] Today I heard this girl complaining about zits.

04:49:22 countrycat enters this room

04:49:27 [Carla] So I gave her my best smile and said, "I heard you talking about your skin problem. I can help you with that. Have you ever heard of Jafra?" Then we take it from there.

04:49:39 [Carla] If I hear them talking about not having a job, I start with the opportunity.

04:49:48 [sewnaunt] Hi I"m Gail Do you know about Organic cotton fabric? You can see the difference

04:50:29 [Carla] Now if I'm giving a presentation, I open with: "Hi, I'm Carla Ives. Tonight I'm here to tell you how you can change your look or your life with Jafra!"

04:50:49 [Carla] Sewnaunt, I would love to know about Organic cotton fabric. I'm a natural fiber nut.

04:51:26 [kaygreen] looking for a common thread is great

04:51:37 [kaygreen] I can always talk about my kids with any mom

04:51:51 [kaygreen] I have 4 kids ages 3-21 and that usually gets questions

04:51:58 [kaygreen] they say WOW

04:52:14 [Carla] Oh yeah, that's a good one. . . and since I have a high maintenance little girl who is 7 going on 39. . . I get into Lily & makeup stories and then I can lead in with my company.

04:52:14 [kaygreen] then I can talk about how lucky I am to get to work at home and be with my little one

04:52:18 [Carla] Yeah, Kay, that's quite an age spread.

04:52:28 [sewnaunt] Carla Organic cotton is not new but is just becoming popular since it is now more readily available.

04:52:37 [kaygreen] but see how having some words written down makes it easier when you meet someone

04:52:44 [kaygreen] 21, 18, 16, 3

04:52:45 [ZooNana] I get the same reaction when I say I have 6

04:52:56 [kaygreen] we adopted the last one with 3rd child was 12

04:53:09 [kaygreen] and I breastfed her too

04:53:13 [Carla] It always helps to have an opening line in your head, in my opinion. I am good at just starting up a conversation with anybody.

04:53:20 [kaygreen] for 22 months - got a full supply

04:53:27 [Carla] Yeah, Kay. I read Haley's story. I had tears in my eyes and was so happy to read of your blessing!!!

04:53:48 [kaygreen] me too Carla - hubby says I can talk to any where anytime - I d not know a stranger - but if that is not you then practice

04:53:49 [tam] you adopted and breastfed?

04:54:21 [kaygreen] thanks Carla - a true blessing - we are hoping for one more blessing - would love to adopt a toddler if there is a mom out there who need to place a child for some reason

04:54:25 [kaygreen] yup TAM

04:54:27 [Carla] Which is why I am taking my biz mainly off the net now. Please don't misunderstand, I love the net and I have gotten great leads and recruits. But for ME, I am just better face to face. My upline in another business just works the net, though, and she is VERY successful.

04:55:15 [kaygreen] read our story here http://www.preciouskids.org/haley.html 

04:55:30 [kaygreen] but the net is a tool

04:55:31 [Carla] Kay, me, too. Mine are 12, 10 and 7 (maybe she'll live to see right now. They were my grands, now my kids; we finally got the adoption through after 8 long years. I absolutely LOVE babies. Every time I mention another child, hubby looks at me, rolls his eyes and walks away muttering. ROFLOL

04:55:35 [tam] going there now - thanks

04:55:42 [Carla] Oh, that smiley was an eight.

04:56:04 [kaygreen] if I can help you all get offline to promote your business and then USE your web site as a tool to keep in touch with customers - to let them order 24/7 - etc I have done my job

04:56:49 [Carla] You just nailed it, Kay. The web site is a tool, not the end-all, be-all. I know a lot of us would love to sit at the 'puter all day and do a gazillion $$$ worth of business but it doesn't work like that.

04:56:50 [kaygreen] Carla my hubby says the same thing - we both think there is one more - buy he says no more babies LOL oldest daughter was married in OCT so he says more babies will be hers

04:57:18 [kaygreen] and the more you work your business offline the more you will get online traffic and business

04:57:33 [Carla] I'm always grabbing everybody's babies at church and Ray says, "You better get your baby fix in now 'cuz there ain't gonna be no more!" LOL

04:57:45 [kaygreen] when I do a home party/class I can sell $200-300 of products in a couple hours and then give my web site to all those people for follow up

04:58:11 [kaygreen] so my challenge is to you to work it offline everyday and you will see the online sales increase

04:58:18 [Carla] Yuppers. The main question today when I was handing out my gift certs was, "Is your web site on there?" But they would've never known where to look for me if I hadn't handed them that gift cert.

04:58:27 [kaygreen] so where do you get the names to call 5-10 people every day

04:58:41 [kaygreen] YES PUT YOUR URL on EVERYTHING

04:59:03 [Carla] I ask the people I DO call for referrals, others that might be interested in me coming over and doing a private facial or earning free royal jelly by inviting a few friends.

04:59:11 [kaygreen] people assume most businesses have a web site as a tool - you need a web site but do not let it be the end all of your business -use it as the tool it is

04:59:27 [Carla] And I ALWAYS ask if I can use their name. . . makes the opening much easier when calling a stranger.

04:59:32 [kaygreen] yes start with who you know - friends - family - acquaintances - business contacts

04:59:38 [kaygreen] ask for referrals

05:00:00 [kaygreen] and then when you get those first few classes dated - you get 5-10 more people at each class to add to your list

05:00:10 [tam] that story is so touching Kay, I especially like how you have included the birth parents

05:00:10 [kaygreen] I kept a 4x6 card file

05:00:25 [Carla] Yeah. The best referrals come from a class!

05:00:33 [kaygreen] every customer had a card - mark on the back when I talked to them - what they ordered - when to call back

05:00:45 [Carla] When I first started, I would talk to somebody and never have anything to write on. Now I carry a smaller date book plus pen and notebook in my purse. I am never without again!

05:00:52 [kaygreen] thanks tam - it has been a very real blessing to us - her birth grandmother is coming to visit this summer

05:01:09 [kaygreen] great plan Carla

05:01:12 [Carla] BRB Kiddo screaming.

05:01:39 [kaygreen] http://www.thebusywoman.com/  has great planners

05:01:54 [kaygreen] be prepared

05:02:06 [kaygreen] years with you every where

05:02:19 [kaygreen] oops take business cards and flyers with you everywhere

05:02:47 [kaygreen] need some one to create printed materials for you - flyers with your own business name - not your repped company

05:03:06 [kaygreen] http://www.expressionsonpaper.com/ 

05:03:15 [kaygreen] she does printing for all my reps

05:03:37 [kaygreen] she can create a catalog or flyer that talks about YOUR company name/image and then what products you offer

05:03:50 [kaygreen] we have covered a lot today

05:03:54 [kaygreen] any questions

05:04:45 [ZooNana] I forgot what size is the biggest you can take flyers for the coupon packs

05:05:01 [ZooNana] mine are 5x8

05:05:03 [kaygreen] one thing: There is enough business for every one of you to be successful IF you want it and are willing to work for it

05:05:13 [kaygreen] 5.5x8.5 inches please

05:05:32 [Carla] I'm back. arghhhh Ms. Lily tearing up her brothers again. Her favorite sport!

05:05:45 [kaygreen] the gals in business who I work with who commit to making 5-10 contact calls a day and work their business every week day DO find success

05:05:53 [Carla] Kay, do you always need fillers for coupon packs?

05:06:07 [Shannon] ...

05:06:25 [kaygreen] it is there for all of you - but there is no magic formula - no secrets - just hard work - most people will not work consistently or stay with one thing long enough

05:06:37 [kaygreen] yes CARLA I put out 250 packs a month

05:07:04 [kaygreen] set a 1 yr goal for your business - plan to still be doing what you are doing now then

05:07:12 [Carla] Wow. . . I'll send you some more of my free gift offer cards, then. I have TONS. VistaPrint made a cutting error and they're not smooth. I complained so they reprinted it for me. Now I have the better part of 3,000 of them.

05:07:16 [kaygreen] work work work every day and you will see the momentum grow

05:07:30 [kaygreen] awesome Carla

05:07:32 [Carla] Kay, you sound just like Carla Spurgeon!

05:07:42 [Carla] And she's the national recruiting champ for Jafra! Been with the company over 20 years.

05:07:45 [kaygreen] make sure every day you tell 5 people about your business

05:07:52 [kaygreen] LOL is that good Carla

05:08:05 [kaygreen] well I have recruited nearly 400 people in 2.5 years

05:08:15 [manya] I'm back I'm finding it hard to schedule--one of my 5 kids has been sick every day for weeks

05:08:31 [kaygreen] success can be yours if you want it and are willing to work for it

05:08:39 [kaygreen] wb manya

05:08:52 [manya] wow, 400?

05:08:53 [kaygreen] will there be trials - bumps in the road - competitors

05:08:58 [kaygreen] YES YES YES

05:09:18 [kaygreen] I have lots of competition in the child's ID world - but I have found my niche

05:09:18 [manya] my first party I traveled 4 hours to receive 2 orders

05:09:41 [kaygreen] I am the only one with 23 products not just one - something for every one kids, teens, adults, pet, Spanish

05:10:02 [kaygreen] I am the only one with a rep program that is only $30 to start - some are $2500!

05:10:12 [kaygreen] I am the only one offering my reps up to 50% profit

05:10:21 [kaygreen] my products are all $5-22

05:10:39 [kaygreen] so as I hit a bump in the road, I pray, readjust, and keep going

05:10:57 [kaygreen] manya I have had those parties too - but keep a positive attitude and sell your self

05:11:02 [Carla] Yup, you are just like Carla S. . . and, yes, that is GREAT!!!!

05:11:08 [kaygreen] not all will be that way

05:11:15 [kaygreen]

05:11:15 [Carla] She is a fantastic upline manager. . . I have been with several DS companies but have NEVER had support like her.

05:11:40 [manya] I hope not!

05:11:50 [kaygreen] well my goal is to help all my reps find the success they want. I can not do it for them - but I can point them in the right direction

05:12:02 [kaygreen] I can encourage them

05:12:30 [kaygreen] but you each must do the work and pick up the phone and set those class dates - and ask for sales - and service your customers

05:12:43 [kaygreen] recruit your hostesses - build a team

05:12:44 [Carla] Manya, I had the "ultimate" online party. 15 people in the room the whole time. . . played 3 games, gave out 3 prizes. . . lots of chatter, VERY active party. People even told me they were ordering on my web site. Would ja believe not one order? Nada, zippo, nuttin honey. That's when I knew

05:12:47 [Carla] I had to get out on the street.

05:13:00 [manya] I need to get in touch with my target audience I'm doing 5 conventions this year

05:13:12 [kaygreen] Carla - I have found that much more true of online parties - home parties are better

05:13:34 [manya] our company is going to offer online parties maybe not worth the time?

05:14:08 [kaygreen] person to person contact is always better

05:14:12 [Carla] I've had some good ones, too. . . but there's no comparison with a home show or class.

05:14:21 [kaygreen] especially if you successfully coach your hostesses

05:14:48 [kaygreen] I have to leave in about 10 minutes - any questions

05:14:50 [ZooNana] I gtg.. need to feed baby

05:15:09 [Carla] Bye Nana!

05:15:11 [manya] I'm hoping book 2 parties a week instead of 2 a month

05:15:11 [kaygreen] who wants a free coupon pack - email me at Kay@mypreciouskid.com 

05:15:37 [kaygreen] who needs another products with 50% profit to add to their current line

05:15:54 [tam] my boy's bus is almost here so I need to go

05:16:10 [Carla] Kay, if I ever look at another line it will be yours. But I don't want to end up in divorce court right now after 32 years. . . and I swear that's where I'll be if I bring one more line into this house!

05:16:22 [kaygreen] be sure to go to http://www.smallbusinessreferralnetwork.com  who host these classes for some great resources

05:16:36 [kaygreen] LOL I understand Carla

05:17:02 [kaygreen] this group has announcements on all the chats http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WomansNetworkingCommunity/ 

05:17:28 [kaygreen] Carla - do not know why I can not type that LOL

05:17:42 [Carla] That's OK. I've been called a lot worse than that. ROFLOL

05:17:54 [kaygreen] lots of business helps articles by me at http://www.123homebusinessguide.com/

05:18:20 [kaygreen] I do not sell anything there just offer my free resources - so link to me if you can please

05:18:40 [kaygreen] want to get listed on my 3 sites

05:19:01 [Carla] I'm having a front web page made, and as soon as I get it, I will link to you.

05:19:03 [kaygreen] instructions here http://www.123homebusinessguide.com/ 

05:19:08 [manya] Kay are your coupon packs just direct sales companies?

05:19:19 [kaygreen] oops http://www.123homebusinessguide.com/articles/linkstocoupons.html 

05:19:38 [kaygreen] no manya all work at home family friendly businesses - no adult only stuff

05:19:48 [kaygreen] thanks Carla

05:19:53 [kaygreen] CARLA

05:19:58 [kaygreen]

05:20:32 [kaygreen] well ladies I am glad you came - I hope this class was helpful. I am here nearly every Tuesday afternoon

05:20:43 [kaygreen] so come again and invite your tam members

05:20:49 [kaygreen] team

05:21:06 [ZooNana] TY Kay .. you have been a wealth of information as always

05:21:10 [Carla] Thanks, Kay. I will do my best to be back next week. And I have some new team members. .. two in the last week. . . YEAY!!!!! I will see if I can get them here.

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05:21:19 [manya] Thank you Kay and I will definitely tell my team members

05:21:29 [kaygreen] awesome

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17:11:13 [kaygreen] and http://www.123homebusinessguide.com 

17:11:55 [kaygreen] and on Monday at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/1ChristianWAHM/ 

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