I launched my After Thanksgiving Two Day Cyber-Sale today. One customer already replied and ordered product. I had to laugh - the sale hasn't even started yet!!

Thanks again to Daphne for the ideas she shared that helped me create my Cyber-Sale Flyer.

Congrats to all you movers and shakers on the front page!  Great holiday sales already.  And congrats Daphne on your RED jacket!!!

Black Friday:  Does anyone have an idea for the day after Thanksgiving?  Cyber/Web promtion?

The new Miniature MK Fragrance Collection is a fabulous way to market our fragrances!!!  They will make sensational stocking stuffer gifts - individually or as a set!! It's a must have for those gals that love a variety of scents to choose from on a daily basis.  WOW!!  Since Seminar one thing I've been doing to really familiarize myself with the fragrances is to wear a different Mary Kay fragrance each day.  I have my favorites, but I'm finding that by doing this I'm getting out of my fragrance rut & it's a great way to really test out the variety.  It also reminds me the importance of knowing my product line & being my own best customer!!  In the long run I believe this one little item will really boost our fragrance sales!!

Had two callers on the line yesterday for marketing and did a personal interview today with another women....just planting seeds!!

Also had a great show last night with 5 women, 2 new bookings, 5 referrals and invited a guest to meeting..oh and $200 in sales....

27 faces in!! 

Hi- Does anyone have an old Orchid cheek color?
I have a cute little 92 year old lady that is looking for some.
(to go with her Apple Berry lips :)

mgrupa@comcast.net

Thanks!

Marsha:  Marcia Hansen was on the 12:30 call yesterday and am meeting w/her Saturday afternoon.  She tried to say her name but everyone was talking, told her she will get over w/that quick.
Have a great day.  Savvy Mom

Hi marsha,
 I wanted to also add Connie Fries to the drawing. She is coming in:) So the two I had were Sandy Davis and Connie Fries.

Have a great day,

Kathy

My crazy long day Mini-Hops Wednesdays are turning into a good Mary Kay day.  Last Wed I sold $103 to a coworker for the holidays.  Today a gal ordered off my Gift Ideas List $162 worth of gifts.  Also got a foundation reorder there too for a $176 day and 2 other gals want me to see some holiday items on Monday at 1:00!!

Marsha:  Fabulous marketing on the 12:30 call.  Always learn so much more every time I listen.

JACQUE CARTWRIGHT:  Do have a Cashmere and would love your Lilac Lace.  Hennan777@yahoo.com
Savvy Mom

Hi Marsha,

Sandy Davis was on the call at 10:00 A.M. She enjoyed it. It is not for her but she is going to encourage her sister to sign.

Thank you,

Kathy

She did not announce herself because she got on a little late!

I'm wondering if anyone has any Cashmere loose eye shadow they could part with!? I need three of them. I took orders for them at my open house and went to order them today - only to find they are sold out! Oh no! I have one Lilac Lace I can trade - I am also willing to pay you retail for them.
Thanks!!

What a great meeting on Monday night!  I've decided to have a Black Friday sale!  I've almost got my flyer all ready to mail out!  I'm very excited to see how it goes!

Finally had a couple of hours of down time today.  It's been super busy since last Thursday - but fun Mary Kay busy.  Had another stop by shopper today ($40), a lady from my network group and another one coming on Thursday.  Now for more follow up customer calls for Holiday sales!!  It sure helped ordering my products early this year.  I felt more ready. 

Diane, what a great explanation for taxes and use of the sales slip! 

I just finished a show with 7 women and 5 had consultants....I booked an interview, but no new shows. 

I love this business.  Those women with consultants understood that I would not be servicing them and why.  We are so blessed to have a company that works and lives by the Golden Rule and I was so proud to turn them back to their consultants. 
These ladies hadn't had facials in years!!  (note to self :)  They loved the products had a ton of questions about why and what.  I feel so blessed that we have the training we do so I could answer their questions. 

Thank you to all of you that helped train me!  I appreciate you!

HUGE HUGS AND THANKS to you Marsha and all of the wonderful consultants at last nights meeting.  I so appreciate the opportunity to be a guest in your space!  Loved it.  Everyone did such a great job!  Congrats to all of the women on the move making things happen for their future!  And Marsha...thanks for the nice intro, what a wonderful surprise.  Jenn and I appreciate all of you and Stacia!  Have a wonderful Thanks-giving!  Carol Anderson, S.D., Glenwood City WI

What a wonderful group of women last night! Thank you so much for openly welcoming my new recruit. I know that it means a lot to Jayn. She is so grateful for all the training that we do.

Help!! The new sales slips do not have a Bank copy. What do you do now to keep track of your sales for the tax man? Yes, there are two customer copies, but I often use that second copy for delivery if I owe product. I do not like this one bit!!

Thanks for reminding me - again - to sell to the people who I give money to.....I went to the eye dr. and talked to the assistant about how dry her hands get from washing them all the time. I gave her a Look Book (which I had in my purse) and will mail her a sample of Extra Emollient Night Cream today. I'm going to stock some samples and start to carry those with me too.

Thank you for all the great ideas tonight at the meeting!  I'm excited to use some of them and help women and men with their gift giving!! 

I had my Holiday Open House on Friday - 12 fabulous women came by and purchased over $700 worth of products! They didn't eat much though - good thing my husband likes home-baked treats!
I have two women looking forward to participating in the marketing calls on Wednesday - one at 12:30pm and one at 9:00pm!

I just ordered my RED JACKET!!

I hope that all of you had wonderful Holiday Open houses over the weekend. The Minnesota weather did cooperate, for a while.

I have an unusual request. I have a customer that the foundation will not stay on her. She has to reapply the medium coverage. We are thinking that she has really dry skin, so we are trying to work on moisturizing and seeing if that improves the staying power of the foundation.

Any suggestions? I've never heard of this happening.

#4...

Does anyone have a Ultimate Mascara in Black/Brown that you could bring to the meeting? 

Unfortunately, I only stock black...like Robert Jones say's if you're going to have a party, have a big one :)

Your help would be appreciated and I'd be happy to trade for something. 

#3 ....what a great weekend...opened my house for the Holiday...two shoppers so far with over $200 in sales. 

Today, had two great shows....7 faces....booked 5 shows....scheduled 2 interviews and had over $500 in sales.

Whew!!!!!!  At 8:39 p.m. I got my PCP order in!  It is so worth it.

Hi Marsha

Thank you for all the encourgement that I get from your e-mails and from Lynn Hill she is wonderful. I will be participating in the Wednesday call.

I am looking for "JADE" Eye Shadow.  Do any of you have one or some of them?  I would even take 4 or 5.
Please contact me:  dstramanak@bellsouth.net. 
Thank you so much,
Judy Stramanak

I discovered a colleague of mine in my other business also works with Mary Kay. Her name is Alice Yount. I found out she attended your Fall Advance Marsha and she Loves You! (who doesn't?)

Nothing like waiting until the last minute...but I did remember to get my PCP in this quater! I missed the first quater so I was so happy to remember and get it in! Can't wait for the meeting tomorrow.

I wish you Abundance of Sales Mary Dewy on your Open House!

I made time for my customer service calls (3) and 47 to go !

I am all set for my Open House today...just waiting for the first customer or neighbor to arrive.  I think I will throw some laundry in....what a great business to have....thank you Mary Kay Ash!

I got my fragrance mini set today. What a fun product!  I love the little 'surprise' we get mid-quarter!
Good luck to all of you having your Holiday Open houses this weekend! I pray that all of your efforts will bring you succes and that you will touch the lives that you need to this weekend.

Received my order yesterday and the Cologne Mini's are scrumptuous.  Already 3 sold just from the picture.  Three calls yesterday w/82.00 reorders, show tonite and tomorrow.  Yeah!  Savvy Mom

Thank you Marsha for the Unit Net Prize !  I just love the Marykay Note Pad that you sent ! I will use it for my 6 most Important list !

Hi Gals!!!  So fun to see all that that is happening in the unit!   Have a wonderful Holiday Season selling!!!  :)

I have a dilemma...I accidently ordered 4 Ivory 2 and 1 Beige 1 LOOSE powders rather than the Mineral Loose Powder Foundations.  Anyone out there in need of these and interested in swapping for Mineral Foundation?  Marsha asked me to put it here on the guest book to see if I might be able to fix my problem :).  I've been on cold meds and I think they got the best of me when I ordered!!  Please email me at tmnelsonmk@msn.com if you can help.  I'll pay difference and postage.  Thanks!  Tracey

Hi Marsha-  Thanks so much for taking the time to have a Marketing Marathon day for us!  I have 2 wonderful women that will be taking part on that day.  One will be joining us at 10:00 a.m. and one will be joining us at 2:00 p.m.  I will let you know what the ONE question they would like to have answered is as soon as I can get that from them. :o)  Thanks again so much!

Amy, Thanks for the gas gloves tag.  It is great.  I put my info on a coupon I slip in the gloves, 100% satisfaction and a gift certificate to use at a facial.

I got several new customers that way last year.

Robin - thanks again for the gas gloves link.  And Pat, I forwarded it to you as well.  I found the cutest bangle bracelets on clearance and each one has a cute charm on it.  Putting the gloves together I was hoping someone would buy one for ME for Christmas! lol 
Wishing you all a successful weekend of sales!

I had a display table at a trade show and met a few women who already used Mary Kay. In fact, Kris Swedberg says 'Hello' Marsha. I tried to talk her into coming to Monday nights, but she says she is still too busy - but that she 'loves you!'

It is so nice to hear all the ideas everyone shares.  I am using many of them for my open house this weekend.  Yesterday was my long day working at the gymnastics gym but a coworker wanted to see a few MK gift ideas.  I brought a tote bag of things and she ordered 6 items, for 4 seperate gifts and a satin hands for herself, totalling $103!

Amy, would you please email me the link for the gas gloves.  I have a saying, but nothing cute to print.  Thanks

pat1@marykay.com

I'm packing my bag for a party tomorrow night. I took the suggestion of one of my MK colleagues and I'm putting a label with the price of each pocket on my travel roll-up. I remember Marsha teaching me the importance of making special pricing perfectly clear to customers. Wish me luck!

Thanks for the great call today.  I love practicing and the feed-back you give us.  AMY, I am e-mailing you a link with the gas gloves.

I recived my order and I ordered the new mini fragrance set  and I love it!!

I just signed on a new Team Member her name is Maria Garcia ...

Happy Veterans Day , let's pray for our Soldiers and those who are away from family overseas...

Place these "Gas Gloves" in the glove box of your car.  Put these on instead of your "good g;oves" when you fill up with gas.  The hand cream will keep your hands soft and smooth all winter long.

Hope this helps. 

Does anyone have an extra Timewise To Go Case I could purchase for my mom? Thanks!

daphnechristenson@marykay.com

I have been patiently waiting for my order. I ordered the mini fragrance sampler set. I am going to use it for a demo set - can't wait!

Hi everyone!  I'm looking for a cute way to phrase the card for holiday "gas gloves".  Any ideas?  I looked all over and didn't see them online. 
Only two weeks to my 1st stop-n-shop!  I'm very excited to see how it turns out.  I also have an oppotunity to have a MK table at someone else's stop-n-shop.  She is having multiple independent consultants from other direct sales companies in her home.  Isn't that a smart idea?  I'll let you know how this experiment goes!

THANK YOU MARSHA and ALL of your wonderful consultants for making our Jenn feel so warm and welcomed at your meeting last night!  She LOVED it all and was amazed at the greatness packed into just 90 minutes!  A special thanks Marsha for pinning her!  I am hoping to visit next Monday night...what a thrill...now onto big holiday sales to put you OVER THE EDGE of that MILLION DOLLAR MARK ON June 30th!  YOU ALL DESERVE IT!    Carol Anderson, S.D.

Marsha and All:  It is 12:06 on Tuesday and what a grand day.  Marsha, I received my GOODIES in the mail this morning and THANK YOU so much.  I love them both sooooo much.  Shortly after I received an $81.00 order over the phone!  Finally, just registered for Satellite Ed. in Eden Prairie!  Can't wait.  God is good.  Luv u, Savvy Mom

The energy in the meeting room last night was electric!  What a fabulous group of women to share our Mary Kay businesses with!  Congratulations to Lisa Fey and her newest team member.  And congrats to the Mighty Morrissettes for being number #2 in the diamond division....Let's keep it going ladies!  I know we can!

I had a wonderful show Saturday afternoon, talk about energy and 2 bookings ahead!  Savvy Mom

So fun to see Lisa Fey at the meeting last night!  Exciting to hear that we are #2 in the Diamond Division/first quarter!!!  In the last Applause Magazine, Marsha was #1 Diamond Commissions and our unit was #2 for the Diamond units.  Cynthea Herried was in the seminar information for Court of Sales.  Who Hoo!!!!

Thanks to all of you for the wonderful support that you showed to my guest, Jennifer. It is the true "go give" spirit to support women in other careers. Jennifer has a MSW from Washington University in St Louis. Her family is not thrilled that she has started a home business. Your enthusiastic support of her was just what she needed. Stacia's talk on Net-working really hit home for her.

Persevere:   Don't dwell on what went wrong. Instead, focus on what to do next.  Denis Waitley

What a fun meeting with all of the consultants!  Lynn Anderson- you were so right when you commented on all of the energy in the room.  It is such a priveledge to be surrounded by women on the go!

Happy Monday! See you all at the meeting tonight!!

I like the addiiton of Mary Kay Ash's Words of Wisdom to the guest book page. Thank you!

Marsha,
Here are my holiday goals: My open house $1500 (this weekend), follow up sales $1200, 3 stop and shops per week $540, 10 husbands at $50 each.

Marsha, here are my goals for the next 6 weeks:  $4750 in Sales
$1100 Nov Open House (22 orders @$50), 6 faces per week/facial or parties (@$50 ea) = $1800, 5 people per week/stop & shop (@$30 ea) = $900, Dec Last Min Open House or similar $500, 6 Husbands (@$75 ea) = $450.

today I and another consultant participated in a booth at a Women's Lion Club , we had lots of fun , we divided the names by the end of the day and we got new names !

Staria,

Brother's are special and I am so sorry for your loss.  Hold on to his memory as you experience God's precious love for you and your family.

I have 1-2 guest coming on Monday night! Do we need to bring anything for them for sampling? Thanks!

I am excited to have my open house invitations done - mailing them today.

Staria, am so very sorry for your loss.  I pray that you and your family let God hold you in his arms.  Luv u, Savvy Mom

Does anyone know how much the old platinum compact (the one that holds 2 eye colors) retailed for?  Thank you!

Dear Marsha and All:  What a glorious day I had yesterday.  Went to my weekly AA meeting and received hugs galore, straight to My Connie to save my hair and help me be gorgeous again,  came home to a fantastic conference call with much bonding and learning, book a holdiday coffee and ended my day w/$240.00 in sales!!  God is Good.  Have a great day.  Luv u, Savvy Mom

Staria - I am so sorry for your loss.  I will keep you and your family in my prayers.  Take Care.

Dear Marsha:  If I did not tell you, your Sunday eve. call was awesome and so inspiring.  The ideas we have as Consultants at our fingertips are so amazing.  Thank you.  Savvy Mom

Staria, you are soooooo Amazing!!!

Four coffees scheduled and I am going for 10.  I placed my order and and started signage for my open houses.  It's a good day!

Marsha, sorry I have been out of touch. My younger brother had been extremely ill in the ICU for approx 2 weeks. He died on November 2. His Funeral is November 10. I am making the arrangements.  Life still goes on.  My Holiday open house is November 8 I always hold it the 1 or 2ond week of November.  I have sent out 100 invitations. I am looking for at least half to order.  I will be following up via phone for those who do not come.  My goal is $1500 in sales for the open house.  Have 1 party bookednow working on getting 4 more appointment before the week is out. I will be calling my team members to touch base with them and their holiday goals. I was on you holiday call but got there late so did not leave my name.

Forgot my phone at home while I was out and had $145 in sales through text messaging when I got home! It was a student in my small group ordering her products but then added $100 for her mom's birthday (Her dad asked what I thought his wife would like a couple days before and they ordered it all)!!

Marsha -- I just love you!!! I can remember when we first met on my first Top Director Trip. You were so sweet and loaned me outfits to wear. :-)  Remember my suitcase never made it on the Ship!!!  

I can't wait to celebrate YOU and Your AMAZING Unit when your cross the Million mark this Seminar Year!!!  I am cheering you on all the way from Maryland.

Love Your Biggest Cheerlead and Friend, Jen Semelsberger 

My Open House invites are in the mail and today I will set up hostess' for holiday coffees.  I am on a mission to do $10,000!

Amy's Holiday Plan
Sign up for Winter PCP, 2 Stop-n-shops (one in Nov & 1 early Dec), 1 last minute shopper sale at my home on 12/23, 10 classes (that's 1-2/wk), Personal Shopper Service 50 people (I created a half page flyer to hand out with my business card). 

My plan for open houses without a bunch of inventory - package everything up cute and seasonal.  Make it really irresistable! Take orders and hand out gift certifcates for $10 to each person who orders that day.  Any other tips would be appreciated.  What has worked for you?

I just sold a Serum+C at my Bible Study when a friend noticed my hand.  Now I need to make a habit of using the Even Complexion Essence to fade the brown spots.

Hi Marsha, Here are the things I am going to work on between now and Christmas: 10 husbands / boyfriends, 7 Holiday coffees or gift shows, 1 beauty show per week for 10 weeks, Customer service and PCP follow up, Last Minute gifts. My main focus will be Holiday coffees because I am not holding an open house this year!

So I finally started using the Replenishing Serum +C.  It has only been 2 days but I cannot believe how great my skin feels and looks! And I have to say I love the packaging, too - I'm a sucker for "pretty". ;) 
Besides, how could I not be using it after seeing with my own eyes Robin's hands and Denise's face and their amazing results!

What a great meeting last night!  It was so fabulous to see everyone again.  I'm so glad to be back and feel motivated than ever to make my dreams come true!

Marsha, what a great meeting!!  Thank you for all you do for us! 

Where did the summer go? I have missed the unitnet, but have not had internet since the last of September and all of October!  I think I am finally caught up on the e-mails, orders and questions!  Thank you Marsha for the wonderful Holiday ideas last night on our conference call and good talking with my Seminar friends prior to the conference.  I am so excited about the Holiday Season!  My goals terrify me, but I have planned it out and know that it is very possible to achieve!!!

I took the gingerspice and peppermint cream sets with me today and had a few people tell me which one they liked best.  It was fun.  So far peppermint cream is ahead.  Also booked a holiday stop and shop with a friend and her coworkers at an office over a lunch hour.

marsha,
thank you so much for letting me be a part of your phone conferance last night. i enjoyed it! of course i quickly ordered the new gift sets as soon as we were done. I am having my first open house next week and they will arrive in time! perfect!  I usually do very well with my open houses so im sure this gift set will boost it even more! thanks again!!!

 Happy November everyone!  New month..new goals..new achievments!  See you all tonight!

What  a great conference call last night, Marsha!  I'm anxious to get going on holiday sales!  I plan on being at the meeting tonight.  See you then!

I just put in my order yeah!  calling customers to hold Marykay Parties!

Great tips on holiday sales last night!  We moved this summer so the stop-n-shop idea will be a great way to invite people into my new home.  I can't wait to decorate for the holidays.

I am so excited about planning my first Mary Kay holiday parties!  I'd love to hear tips about what worked for you.

I love the begining of a new month November is here !! to start new goals! 

I made Marsha’s Honey Peppered Ham this weekend. Mmm, mmm delicious! This recipe was featured in one of her earlier newsletters. This will be a great addition to our holiday meals – but I might not wait that long to make it again!

Happy November everyone.  So nice to have a brand new month.  What a beautiful day.  Hope everyone go a lot done and enjoyed the weather.

Dear Marsha and All:  November 1 and away we go! 
Am so looking forward to conference call tonite, will have notepad ready.  Savvy Mom

SOOOOOOOO proud of the Mighty Morrissettes!!!!
 You are amazing!!
Love and hugs, Marsha