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Post by colleen on Dec 26, 2011 14:13:25 GMT -6
I am curious about the main reason's people don't want to host a party. You could say it's kind of like a survey. That way I can learn to counteract people's reservations about hosting a party. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. :-) Space? At your house? Not thinking you'll get people?
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Post by ladyandrearose on Dec 26, 2011 17:49:28 GMT -6
Are you referring to a get together type party or a sales party like Pampered Chef or Creative Memories?
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Post by colleen on Dec 26, 2011 19:10:22 GMT -6
I am referring to a sales party.
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Post by jrose on Dec 26, 2011 19:23:55 GMT -6
Because I simply don't want too lol.
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Post by bunsy on Dec 26, 2011 20:09:32 GMT -6
I've never had much luck with parties in the past. I don't have that many friends to invite. The friends I do have don't have disposable income. I don't like cleaning my house for guests. I don't collect knick knacks. I don't have pictures and decorations on my walls. I don't like candles. I don't wear makeup I don't like to cook so don't care to buy kitchen stuff.
I may have just made a poll for you!
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Post by ladyandrearose on Dec 26, 2011 20:18:28 GMT -6
I've had two sales parties. One was for lingerie. I had no sales other than my own. I did a Creative Memories party. I had great sales. I have chosen not to do one again, because I really don't have any local friends that have disposible income or interest. I don't mind attending parties, but I probably wouldn't host again, because it feel kind of funny and I HATE having to clean my house extra well.
I'd rather go to an expo or buy on-line and buy then go to a party. I wouldn't mind doing an on-line party type thing. Then I wouldn't feel like I'm imposing or begging.
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Post by merrr on Dec 26, 2011 21:10:33 GMT -6
You name it, I've heard it. (Been in direct sales for nearly 3 years now) The key is to work past the "no" that we all hear and understand/accept that it's not a personal no, it's a business no. No, it's not a good time. No, no one has money. No, we've just spend our money on the holidays (Hello, JANUARY! You'll get this one if you haven't already) No, we don't have space. No, I don't want to. No, I don't like your product. No, you carry one piece that doesn't go along with my religious views so I'm boycotting the company. No, I have too much stuff. No, I have no local friends. No, I have no friends. No, my friends have no money.
Remember, for every no you get you're one step closer to getting a YES! Good luck!
P.S. What do you sell?
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Post by lilmermaid on Dec 26, 2011 21:47:05 GMT -6
They make me feel uncomfortable! I'm not a huge party person. In fact I even have a hard time at my own kid's birthday parties! I can be on live TV but don't put me in a room full of friends and family for a sales party!
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Post by sharon on Dec 26, 2011 22:01:41 GMT -6
Not something that interests me. I host parties many times again to gather family and friends in my home. Having people over to buy things is not something that appeals to me.
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Post by colleen on Dec 27, 2011 4:44:36 GMT -6
I sell Usborne children's books. I do have a few posts on here already. We sell to librarys, preschools, daycares, and anyone else. I do booths as well so that's why I was trying to see if I can maybe bypass their no and come up with a solution. We also do fundraisers, eshows and catalog shows. Thanks for posting! Colleen You name it, I've heard it. (Been in direct sales for nearly 3 years now) The key is to work past the "no" that we all hear and understand/accept that it's not a personal no, it's a business no. No, it's not a good time. No, no one has money. No, we've just spend our money on the holidays (Hello, JANUARY! You'll get this one if you haven't already) No, we don't have space. No, I don't want to. No, I don't like your product. No, you carry one piece that doesn't go along with my religious views so I'm boycotting the company. No, I have too much stuff. No, I have no local friends. No, I have no friends. No, my friends have no money. Remember, for every no you get you're one step closer to getting a YES! Good luck! P.S. What do you sell?
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Post by bumblebee23 on Dec 27, 2011 9:28:25 GMT -6
I have only done a couple. I really don't have space at my house but if it's in the summer we can use the porch which helps a lot. Other then that I really don't have that many friends or people to invite to these types of parties. Also certain parties I don't personally care to have or I think are just to spendy for items.
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Post by love on Dec 27, 2011 10:43:12 GMT -6
I just had my first party in October. I do not like to host for these reasons: I feel people expect to be feed and If I throw a party I do not serve cheap things. Just being honest. I also do not like having people feel like they HAVE to buy things, especially when the party person says I will get free or discounted things from there sales, Some people just want to come and look but I feel bad if they cannot afford to buy things.
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Post by ReneeW on Dec 27, 2011 12:02:14 GMT -6
Ooops! I didn't understand that you meant a sales party when I first responded. For me, I'm just not comfortable asking my friends to spend money--especially when I know that money is so tight. It makes me feel like ... I'd be asking them to spend precious, hard-earned money while I happily get the "freebies" and other "gifts" that the hostess receives. That makes me uncomfortable.
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Post by cakemakermom on Dec 28, 2011 13:04:52 GMT -6
I'd rather just purchase the product directly than have to have people over to be able to purchase a product.
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Post by dara1012 on Dec 29, 2011 15:18:24 GMT -6
I agree with Renee & Cake.
I feel awkward asking my friends to come purchase something. I will go to parties when it is a product I like, but haven't gone in years.
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