Tell you what my home party sales representatives, I once heard a funny quote, If I cannot serve as a good example, then let me a horrible warning! Gets me every-time.

The following is an expert that I received from a new home party plan recruit,

Hi Patricia,
I started a business with Home Party Plan Company ABC about two weeks ago. The executive director of the group I’m in only asks us to recruit people to come and see his presentation. I thought that was simple enough, because I didn’t have to sell anything to anyone. But, what I’ve discovered over this short time is that most people want a detailed explanation of what they’re going to go see, simply because, gas is $4/gallon and they want to make sure that, whatever it is, it’s worth their fuel and their time. I’m new to the whole business thing. They offer free training, but, they hardly ever have anything that I can attend. I work Sunday-Thursday from 12:15pm-8:45pm; and sometimes Saturday. It takes me anywhere from an hour to and hour and a half to get to work. They offer training materials and online videos, but, alot of the good stuff is very expensive. They said that they want to help their people build successful business, but, they fail to understand that in the process of doing so, I have to survive.

I just need some good advice and have someone set me on the right road and point me in the right direction.

Joey J.
Deadly Home Party Plan Mistake #1
Little to No research, the lure of money, perks and promise of social stature can be a very blinding force when it comes to making a decision about enrolling in work at home opportunities! I cannot tell you how many stories I hear from clients and the numerous consultations I have conducted about how the lure of huge sums of money (you know the huge paychecks that are passed around in meetings) was the single major factor that determined enrollment! Emotions should not be the guiding force for a business decision!

Deadly Home Party Plan Mistake #2
Then there is the question of lack of understanding of company protocol. Mother companies have expectations on how business are run. To succeed it is necessary for all to do their due diligence! We are too complacent, too willing to put our future and well being in the hands of another

Deadly Home Party Plan Mistake #3
Blind leading the blind (usually the enrollee is enrolled by someone who has just been involved in their home party plan business for a few more days than you!). There is something called sponsor shopping! You are obligated to ensure your success. That means you have the right to choose the company and the individual that you will work with. This is business! I highly recommend you shop till you drop on this issue, why? I don’t think I can handle any more calls about AWOL sponsors, people not getting training and the like! YOU are responsible for you and your financial future!

Deadly Home Party Plan Mistake #4
Lack of A Marketing Budget

What most home party plan consultants and home party plan sales representatives do not realize is that a home party plan business opportunity is the business of marketing! Regrettably, many of those who pursue this industry have no idea how to market or promote (their home based home party plan business)! At $4/gallon, driving around in the name of marketing, training and recruiting is no longer an option for many! It shouldn’t be for you either!

Deadly Home Party Plan Mistake #5
Hanging on to dead weight!

“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result” - Albert Einstein;

The 3 foot rule, 3-way calling, buying leads, ambush marketing (as referenced in the post the most expensive cookies I ever had) are all very passé! The famed J. Bill Gates, who shared his secrets to wealth and riches

i) Be an observer of the trends
ii) Be at the right place at the right time
iii) Take massive immediate action!
And recently, he added the following
iv) There are two types of business, those that are online and those that are out of business!

FINANCIAL FREEDOM IS NOT AN EVENT IT IS A SKILL!

Be sure to read http://homepartyplansuccesstips.com/2008/07/18/necessary-success-skills-for-a-home-party-business/

Top that Home Party!