15:00:12 [ModKay] hi

15:01:21 [DebbiePPS] oh hello

15:01:26 [DebbiePPS] was in my inbox....

15:01:40 [ModKay] glad you made it, I am Kay of http://www.kayGreen.com 

15:01:44 [ModKay] me too

15:01:45 [DebbiePPS] I am trying to wake up... hit that time of day where I start to drag

15:02:31 [ModKay] I understand that - I just got a shower LOL

15:03:00 [ModKay] been a busy morning

15:03:33 [DebbiePPS] well it is 4 here so I just finished getting all the kids from school....

15:03:54 [DebbiePPS] now I can sit for an hour then get started on Dinner

15:04:08 [ModKay] awww 1 here

15:04:15 [ModKay] just had lunch

15:04:16 [DebbiePPS] Did you have a topic for today...? so I can think on it till others get here..

15:04:41 [DebbiePPS] I am still so undecided in what I am doing with Party Pet Shop

15:04:47 [DebbiePPS] Hello

15:04:50 [ModKay] not really - recruiting in general - supporting recruits

15:05:02 [ModKay] do you have specific concerns we can address

15:05:03 [SandyCove] Hi It's Kim....

15:05:19 [SandyCove] I just got the reminder about the chat and have never been here before

15:05:33 [DebbiePPS] I guess that is my problem recruiting... I am just not good at it I guess

15:06:02 [Hope] I wanted to make sure I was in the right chat room - MPK, right?

15:06:05 [DebbiePPS] wish I could hire someone to do that part and let me handle all the business... ordering, shipping etc

15:06:25 [SandyCove] lol.... I know what you mean

15:06:42 [ModKay] hi Kim

15:06:45 [SandyCove] with the Moms for Life team... it's about building your team....

15:06:50 [SandyCove] Hi Kay

15:07:02 [ModKay] yes hope - actually it is about recruiting in general for all companies including http://www.MyPreciousKid.com 

15:07:11 [DebbiePPS] well if I do not build this one it will not go anywhere.. I am the owner...LOL

15:07:33 [ModKay] actually recruiting is not hard - you just have to learn to share the opportunity with every contact and let them decide

15:07:52 [SandyCove] I visited your site today Debbie

15:07:57 [ModKay] lets do introductions and your URL

15:07:59 [DebbiePPS] and I am getting a lot more design jobs... have a consult with a Art Gallery here in Town on Thurs... that should be a nice size site... YIPEE

15:08:05 [SandyCove] Is it pretty new?

15:08:10 [ModKay] awesome

15:08:12 [DebbiePPS] any suggestions for it...

15:08:17 [DebbiePPS] yes New

15:08:28 [SandyCove] That's what I used to do and miss it .... design, I mean

15:08:45 [DebbiePPS] Debbie Allen South Carolina, http://www.partypetshop.com  and http://www.sammisoaps.com  and...LOL

15:08:48 [SandyCove] I started as a Natural Parenting Co. -- sold cloth dipes and stuff then

15:08:53 [ModKay] I urge each of you to consider your business focus

15:09:11 [SandyCove] met a web designer and she taught me how to use DreamWeaver

15:09:21 [DebbiePPS] I like design but did not want it to be a full time thing.. but right now it is helping to pay the bills and the clients I have I have had for years...

15:09:35 [SandyCove] Well, Kay, I'm a nut for Natural stuff

15:09:46 [ModKay] I see so many do so many companies or switching form one to another w/o focus - it is very hard to recruit if you are not sure you are committed to that business - does that make sense

15:09:51 [SandyCove] and the web design just came along

15:09:52 [DebbiePPS] business focus... I have that....

15:09:57 [DebbiePPS] I think

15:09:59 [SandyCove] right -- totally agree

15:10:10 [DebbiePPS] but think I have hard time with expressing myself

15:10:14 [SandyCove] I ended up selling the dipe biz cuz I was sewing soooo much

15:10:30 [Hope] Hope Clemons (site building in progress) I will let you know when it's done.

15:10:33 [DebbiePPS] wow

15:10:36 [DebbiePPS] Hi Jules

15:10:43 [SandyCove] but I had the skin care products so broke off and opened Sandy Cove a few years ago

15:10:45 [Hope] I think I'm the only M Precious Kid rep in Houston, TX!

15:11:03 [Jules] hi

15:11:12 [SandyCove] Hi there

15:11:13 [ModKay] I am Kay Green, owner of http://MyPreciousKid.com  with 150 reps

15:11:25 [ModKay] hi Jules

15:11:26 [SandyCove] wow Kay that's great

15:11:28 [Jules] what are we talking about?

15:11:42 [Jules] Kay is truly amazing...super woman!!! LOL

15:12:08 [Hope] Kay - I had no idea you had so many reps!! How do you do it all?

15:12:12 [ModKay] no way girl

15:12:19 [SandyCove] recruiting? biz focus?

15:12:31 [ModKay] we are talking about recruiting, business building, rep programs

15:12:46 [ModKay] one day at a time Hope - with the grace of God!

15:13:01 [SandyCove] how old is MyPreciousKid?

15:13:33 [ModKay] one thing deb - if you decide to go the party plan route be sure to allow time - I was way under prepared for the amount of time a rep program takes - the training, material prep - handling disagreements - setting policies - etc

15:13:40 [ModKay] we were 2 yrs old in May

15:14:01 [ModKay] I have seen several start rep programs while trying to do other businesses and had to fold

15:14:57 [ModKay] so every post your name and URL and one question you have about recruiting or a rep program please

15:15:28 [Hope] I just started to do research today on writing a business plan. I figure this is a good way to help keep me focused on what my goals are.

15:17:01 [ModKay] writing a business plan is a great tool

15:18:06 [DebbiePPS] I guess my biggest problem right now is having the time to coach and train... even thought about putting it of till I have more time... but who knows when that will be

15:18:43 [DebbiePPS] I know my DH would not mind me putting it off a few years... but then it will take that much longer to get going

15:19:19 [SandyCove] that's my prob... which is why I've stepped back from Moms for Life a bit and working on my own site http://www.sandycovebath.com 

15:19:30 [ModKay] it is a hard call. I am still overwhelmed many days - working nearly full time

15:19:43 [SandyCove] but it's a bath and body shop that I run on my own and have to stock products which is hard

15:20:06 [ModKay] I am working at outsourcing more work - and have 3 reps as managers

15:20:11 [SandyCove] training is hard... it's take tons of time if

15:20:26 [SandyCove] the person you're training is brand new to the web and running a biz

15:20:39 [ModKay] yes training takes time - and you have to be able to do well wheat you are teaching others to do

15:21:07 [DebbiePPS] I think that is my downfall... maybe I should stick with design....

15:21:23 [ModKay] LOL

15:21:37 [SandyCove] lol.... I'm a paper pusher before kiddos.... was an office manager

15:21:42 [ModKay] I have had to figure it out on the run as I needed each new thing

15:21:51 [SandyCove] I had to train but it was in person and not teaching people to sell

15:22:03 [ModKay] g is a rep program will bring fast growth to your business - can you ready for that

15:22:09 [DebbiePPS] Kay I want to be you when I grow up...

15:22:36 [ModKay] no way girl

15:22:51 [DebbiePPS] LOL

15:22:53 [ModKay] I am just a woman - working one day at a time - trying to follow God's lead for my life - living in grace :)

15:23:06 [DebbiePPS] I was chatting with Nancy and we talked about 1-800 PartySHop

15:23:12 [SandyCove] Kay, do your reps have websites? do they purchase wholesale from you or MPK a direct sell company?

15:23:17 [DebbiePPS] which is only online... no catalog

15:23:55 [DebbiePPS] so I figured I could cut out a lot of work doing it like that.. reps having web sites and no catalog for now.. that catalog will cost me big time seeing that I have over 250 products

15:24:14 [ModKay] my reps buy wholesale from me and sell retail in their communities

15:24:36 [ModKay] they can have their own web site with own domain name if they choose

15:24:40 [SandyCove] ok, that's what I thought but wasn't sure

15:24:43 [ModKay] I only added a catalog this yr

15:25:03 [DebbiePPS] I was thinking of doing that.. going with a wholesale plan at 40%... wonder if that would be easier then a % for each level etc...

15:25:17 [ModKay] I produce 13 of the products and get 7 form other sources

15:25:20 [DebbiePPS] and maybe attract more people...

15:25:34 [ModKay] one discount is much better if you can do it

15:25:44 [ModKay] I have 2 levels and wish I did not

15:25:45 [SandyCove] oh my -- you have that many? I'll have to check out your site closer....

15:25:48 [DebbiePPS] I have had over 100 emails asking for info over the past two weeks.. but no sign ups so I am going to go back to my drawing board....

15:25:55 [ModKay] but can not get rid of the 50% off level now

15:26:00 [SandyCove] lol, I thought it was just the fingerprint kit that you had

15:26:18 [ModKay] yes we have a full line of safety products

15:26:22 [ModKay] nope

15:26:47 [ModKay] Debbie start with a few reps (maybe 12) and start the process and see how it goes

15:26:49 [DebbiePPS] paperwork would be easier with a set 40% and maybe 5% downline

15:27:18 [Hope] Kay - what would you change the 50% to?

15:27:30 [ModKay] yes deb - and do a discount (where they buy at wholesale) rather than commissions

15:27:51 [ModKay] I have one level at 50% and one at 25% but would be easier to have one level at 30%

15:27:52 [DebbiePPS] I agree.. that sounds so good to me... one discount....

15:28:05 [ModKay] or 35%

15:28:12 [DebbiePPS] do you have a downline?

15:28:28 [DebbiePPS] second level downline I mean

15:28:42 [ModKay] and call yourself a wholesale provider rather than a direct sales company - new rules are making direct sales companies collect sales tax from all sales and send to all 50 states UGH

15:29:07 [ModKay] no I offer 5% on one level only and they have to buy $50 wholesale that month to get it

15:29:10 [DebbiePPS] oh wow....

15:29:20 [ModKay] I use QuickBooks to track everything

15:29:21 [DebbiePPS] oh ok

15:30:12 [ModKay] if you are going to do a rep program get QuickBooks set up now - gives reps a class number and give all items an item number

15:33:10 [Hope] Kay - who designed your website?

15:33:20 [ModKay] I did

15:33:37 [DebbiePPS] I have QuickBooks online version.... I love what I have done so far with it but have a lot more to learn

15:33:41 [ModKay] recruiting is different than a rep program but similar

15:34:20 [ModKay] deb - set up your chart of accounts to handle your item numbers and class numbers - set up a sales receipt - I use it for all purchases now - it tracks everything so well

15:34:42 [ModKay] I took a comm college QB class - 4 Saturdays 3 hours each for $99 - really helped

15:35:49 [DebbiePPS] I will look into that and see if something like that is offered here

15:36:48 [ModKay] they probably do

15:37:04 [ModKay] the thing to remember with recruiting is SHARE and CARE

15:37:36 [ModKay] share the opportunity with every contact - at parties - with all who order - in answer to every online questions - care about what they choose for themselves

15:38:14 [DebbiePPS] I really need to post more info on my site about selling, recruiting, etc etc.... will have to block out a weekend for that.

15:38:16 [ModKay] I have on every page "Have you considered having a work at home business along side your family activities?

15:38:53 [ModKay] and ask every order "Would you like to buy your next order at wholesale"

15:39:13 [DebbiePPS] good ideas...

15:39:21 [ModKay] I have had 350 people join my team in 21 months - most as a response to the web site

15:39:52 [ModKay] write some phases that you can be comfortable asking

15:41:16 [DebbiePPS] I will do that....

15:42:09 [ModKay] how about the rest of you - do you have a question about business building I can help with

15:42:29 [ModKay] deb I also put work at home as a key word on every page and in the text

15:43:32 [SandyCove] I'm just surfing your site, lol

15:43:35 [DebbiePPS] good words..

15:43:43 [Hope] Kay - I am just full of ideas on networking my business right now. I want to get my site up and running before I start "advertising."

15:44:06 [DebbiePPS] Kay has sooooo much info packed in her site.. I spend a great deal of time there...

15:44:13 [SandyCove] Hope, what biz are you in?

15:44:20 [Hope] There are things I want to incorporate into my "business plan" that I would like to have on my site as well. However, I need the training first.

15:44:36 [Hope] I am one of Kay's MPK reps! Child ID products.

15:44:50 [SandyCove] oh ok :-)

15:45:00 [Hope] However, I want to learn more about the Stranger Danger program we offer

15:45:03 [ModKay] do not wait too long - do what you can as you go

15:45:25 [Hope] I also have an opportunity to become a certified instructor for the Escape School - all centered around safety for children and adults

15:45:39 [ModKay] yes there is a lot of info for reps of all kinds at http://www.MyPreciousKid.com  and also at http://www.123HomeBusinessGuide.com 

15:46:08 [ModKay] get your URL and advertise it every where you can - it takes time to start building traffic

15:46:23 [Hope] I have ideas about hooking up with the local PD - I was shocked when I went in to get information and they weren't able to contribute one iota!

15:46:24 [ModKay] I have many articles on both sites that might help you all

15:46:39 [ModKay] LOL

15:47:03 [Hope] I also want to hook up with the BRUs in Houston

15:47:12 [Hope] Babies R Us

15:47:31 [ModKay] yes babies r us is a great place for free exposure for child products

15:47:46 [ModKay] are you all doing coupon packs??? I get many recruit leads from those http://www.mypreciouskid.com/couponpacks.html 

15:48:25 [Hope] I haven't decided about the coupon packs yet. Kay, maybe I can address that with you when you return next week.

15:48:47 [ModKay] ok

15:48:50 [DebbiePPS] I was going to go bug Jules about printing some business cards and post cards for me... LOL

15:49:12 [Hope] Also, for a fundraiser event, do you give the kids any gifts for selling the most, or selling at all?

15:49:13 [ModKay] what I do is make up quarter page coupons

15:49:21 [ModKay] I have 7 different ones

15:49:31 [ModKay] I have not hope but some reps do

15:49:45 [ModKay] one coupon is recruiting based - says free shipping on rep pack

15:49:54 [ModKay] one is 10% off sales coupon

15:50:02 [ModKay] one for my 123HBG site

15:50:13 [ModKay] one for the FREE Xerox printer

15:50:26 [ModKay] one has 3 coupons (one for each of my 3 sites)

15:50:30 [Hope] when did your free computer program end?

15:51:06 [ModKay] I swap with all wahms I can find. I make up a coupon pack with my coupons plus 10-20 other wahm coupons.

15:51:15 [ModKay] I give them away everywhere I go

15:51:36 [ModKay] gave 50 a the corn maze we went to Sunday - gave them to the owners to give away - they were thrilled

15:51:56 [ModKay] I gave away 100 today to the owners of the new CURVES woman's gym

15:52:11 [ModKay] I have a large sticker on the outside that says Compliments of My Precious Kid

15:52:15 [DebbiePPS] I read that... I really need to do them... and have been working on post card design...

15:52:15 [Hope] Hey - I think they are coming to Houston!

15:52:27 [ModKay] I also have an order form for them on my site and gets lots of requests

15:52:36 [SandyCove] do your reps pick what they wanna sell?

15:52:38 [ModKay] I send them out with some orders

15:52:47 [SandyCove] oops sorry for the typo

15:52:49 [ModKay] I give them away at the mall when I see moms with kids

15:53:02 [ModKay] hope - I am not sure on the computer program

15:53:22 [ModKay] sandy the catalog has all the products but they can chose which ones they want to handle

15:53:35 [ModKay] I have a few gals who only do the pet items

15:53:47 [DebbiePPS] Kay thanks for the time... have to run 16 year old to town he wants to fill out a job app at Super Pets... hope I can employ him next year...

15:54:04 [ModKay] the coupon packs lets me get my coupons into the hands of moms in my community - everyone loves coupons

15:54:08 [Hope] Bye Debbie!

15:54:16 [ModKay] thanks deb

15:54:19 [SandyCove] cool Deb, my teen works at a kennel here in town

15:54:28 [DebbiePPS] I need get your scopes... maybe in a month or so I can do that... have to make some money first...

15:54:29 [SandyCove] right Kay, I was just thinking that

15:54:33 [DebbiePPS] Thanks again.. Bye

15:54:34 [ModKay] plus I send out thousands of my coupons to other wahm's who put them in their orders too

15:54:49 [SandyCove] with MomsForLife it's more of a change in products for families

15:54:59 [SandyCove] our products, it's more about protecting the kids we have

15:55:13 [ModKay] I understand deb

15:55:15 [SandyCove] your products I mean

15:55:39 [ModKay] yes sandy I buy mela products too - but do not sell it

15:55:55 [SandyCove] I'll always buy the products

15:56:00 [SandyCove] sure the biz end is for me

15:56:05 [ModKay] I would love to have coupons from each of you

15:56:21 [SandyCove] and with Sandy Cove well, it's a stocking issue of

15:56:30 [SandyCove] products that only have a certain self life

15:56:42 [ModKay] stocking inventory can be expensive

15:56:45 [SandyCove] I've been tossing around some other ideas to do with my site

15:57:03 [SandyCove] my products are more spa-like... a pampering thing

15:57:19 [SandyCove] I do good around the Holidays... bath bombs are great stocking stuffers

15:57:31 [ModKay] cool

15:57:32 [SandyCove] but it's slow from Feb on....

15:57:39 [ModKay] Jules you are too quiet

15:58:06 [SandyCove] soooo.... I've been thinking about some affiliate programs or something else to add to my site

15:58:24 [SandyCove] I think Jules may have left....

16:00:16 [SandyCove] I need to get my new computer set up with my logo for coupons

16:00:28 [SandyCove] then I'd love to swap with you Kay

16:00:40 [ModKay] affiliates are a good start. Hope go to http://www.123homebusinessguide.com for lots of free stuff for your site

16:00:53 [ModKay] super email me when you are ready

16:01:02 [ModKay] kay@kaygreen.com 

16:01:38 [ModKay] I hate to cut us off right at 2 but I have to leave to pick up Haley soon - then shopping for the last minute wedding stuff

16:01:49 [ModKay] you are all welcome to stay and chat

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