Why did you choose Signature HomeStyles?
I saw an advertisement for the company so I ordered the catalog. When I received the catalog I was truly amazed at how wonderful the
products looked and how affordable they were. I was a bit nervous when I signed up with the company because I had never heard of the
company before, but I have been pleasantly surprised. It’s a wonderful company to work with, offering all kinds of awards, a one year
guarantee (less a 10% restocking fee), and so much more.
When I received my products, I was very pleased. The products were much nicer in person than pictured in the book. And as soon as I
showed my friends and family the products, I was off and running with my own business.
When did you start your career as a consultant for Signature HomeStyles?
I started in October 1995, so I’ve been with the company for 13 years.
How long did it take you to start earning a profit?
I started earning money right away. In my first month, I did just under $3,000 in sales with only eight shows, which averaged $373 per
show. Today my show average is over $550, so I earn a lot when I'm out at a show. I also earn overrides on the team I've built which has
helped me increase my income. I've earned over $60,000 per a year and my business is still growing!
How has the business worked around your family?
Signature HomeStyles has allowed me to do things with my husband
whenever we want and it gives me the flexibility to attend events with my nephews and nieces—when I taught full-time, I missed many of
those events.
What was the most difficult thing about starting your business?
The most difficult thing was definitely being by myself. When I signed up with the company there wasn’t anyone locally for me to mentor
with, but my Upline leader offered a great training and support system.
I would say my initial fear was the most difficult thing, but once I did a few shows, I was off and running and my confidence grew.
Where do you find your clientele for Signature HomeStyles?
I find customers in many places, most often at the shows I conduct. When the guests see the products in person, they are sold. I also
encourage those invited to bring a friend as well. New guests often cannot believe the variety of merchandise we offer, the quality of
that merchandise, or the price!
I have a customer base that has been with me for years so it’s a product that builds customer loyalty.
Outside of the shows, I leave brochures everywhere…when I'm running errands, at doctor appointments, when I set up local craft fairs,
and when I attend our local home and women's shows at the convention center.
What have you found to be your best form of advertising?
I usually do my best advertising at my shows since that is where people can see the product first hand. They know exactly what they are
getting—a high quality product at a great price.
I also interview my previous host (if there) during the show so she can share how easy it was to get our product delivered, as the
product arrives to the host’s home already presorted. Just unload the box, read the tag and hand out the orders. So she provides a
little testimony of the ease of being a host with Signature HomeStyles!
Finally, I do advertising on different websites.
How do you help your Signature HomeStyles downline promote their businesses?
I help them develop ways that work for their personal situations. I help them understand that what works for their business may not
work for another, and vice versa. I also invite them to show shadow me and observe how I conduct a show. When we do a large show such
as a home show or a women’s show in town I invite them to come in the booth and build their businesses, then I train them on how to
approach perspective customers.
Is there ever a time you call it quits with a downline?
Occasionally, you have to let downline go. Some people come into the business for the long term and others come in for the short term.
Some people want long term income and others want short term income to pay for something specific.
They also have to try to do things and have initiative. When someone in my downline says one thing and then does nothing to make his/her
business succeed, I have no choice but to work with someone else—someone who takes his/her business seriously. It's not that I don't
want to help those less motivated, it’s just that they first have to want to help themselves. I also always remind my team that “Rome
wasn't built in a day.”
If a mom were to say to you, "I want to work from home, but I just cannot sell. What would you say?
Have you ever participated in a show and tell while you were in school? Doing that is what I do. I hold up a product and show people
how to use it. Our company provides terrific training if you choose to use it. Attending training events locally, or on a
teleconference if far away, will help you gain the confidence to do what I do. No one said you had to be a pro, just be honest with
your customers, the product and the company will take care of the rest.
Thank you very much for allowing me to interview you.
Visit her at: Signature HomeStyles
About The Author:
Alyice Edrich is the author of several highly praised e-books designed to help you work from home. To discover how you can
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