Potential Stylist Question: How much should I invest?

May 12 at 11:02pm
I have gotten most of my questions answered but one question leads to another...you know :-)
So I have one for you. How much money do you honestly think you should invest to start up your inventory of jewelry to show? I know the actual start up cost is 199 and you get 350 in free jewelry, but I went online and started adding up things I liked and quickly got to 600.00!!! (I like everything) I really need to sell this idea to my husband he will be my hardest sell!
Thank you in advance for your information!
M ~ Arizona

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Hi there!
Great to hear from you! This is an exciting time...considering joining us!! How did you find sd? What are you looking for in joining sd?

Here is the formula I use for new stylists. (I have helped launch 125+ stylists in the last year)...so I have a pretty good idea of what works! Now, I am assuming that you are joining sd bc you want to get started on the 'ground-floor' and your are not a 'hobbyist'. You have a vision of earning $1500+/month and aren't afraid to be a leader in your area. You are willing to work 1 trunk show/week plus an occasional event to spread the word.

Your investment:
Join for 199.
Receive 350 in free jewels.
Shop at Half-off to round out your kit.
(use our suggested starter line samples list, featured in fashion mags/best sellers, I can email the list to you: elise.lininger@gmail.com)

The list suggests investing around $750 (so receiving $1500 in retail jewelry). Now, don't panic!!!

I have found that new stylists that 'put some skin in the game' and invest in a diverse sample kit become profitable within their first few shows. If you have it on the table, it sells! You sell more & book more! You build momentum quickly! The top-sellers on my team, invested up front. Those didn't, flailed. Of course, that isn't a hard & fast rule. But when I look at my team's numbers from the last year, that seems to be the trend.

Here is how it works out:

If you do 4 ($1000/show= $4000 sold) shows in a month, you will earn an average of $1000 in sales commission...that will pay for your investment!

At the same time, you will be earning our Profit Boosting Programs:
Free Biz Supplies = $200 worth of marketing materials (you earn 5% in free biz supplies when you sell above $800)
5% Volume Bonus = $200 cash in your pocket
Sales Commission = $1000 (25% sc)
AND Jump Start!! = $500 in free jewelry! (for every $3000 in sales you make, during your first 100 days)



Here is a link to a forum for Work At Home Moms...we have lot's of Q & A in our sd folder.

Do call if you want to talk SD!
Elise
406-696-9235
email me: scroll up, on the right!