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I'm very interested in becoming a Stampin Up demo. I'm interested to hear everyone's opinion on this. I think there is a definite market in my area for a demo and if nothing else I can totally justify being at lease a hobby demo. I have a couple of questions though...
1. What are the pros and cons of becoming a demo?
2. Also, what are the things that I should know before I sign?
I would appreciate any input you can give me!
__________________ -:�:- Lisa -:�:- Stampin' Up! Demo
I signed up as a hobby demo. I have had one party and I really haven't tried to do any more. I like haveing the discount and the freedom to order any time I like. I also love the sneak peeks we have at the new stuff. Patience was never my strong point. I would do it now for the bonus of the stamp pad family. WOW!
__________________ Debbie
Willie is a Reserve National Champion! Reinsmanship Lady to drive @ Haflinger National Show 2009
Lisa it all depends on why you want to become a demo.
1. If you want to be just a hobby demo (discount only) I would really ask yourself some simple questions. Do I have any friends that can help me out with the minimum EVERY 3 months? If they can't can I afford to put the extra money in to say active? If you are the only one making the minimum, do you have the extra funds to do it EVERY single month? The only reason why I pose the questions like that is because our discount just about covers the shipping and the tax. So in reality you still need to shell out about $100 dollars every month to stay active on your own. Sometimes that can be alot of pressure when you get months where life throws you curve balls. If you are thinking of doing it just as a hobby demo I would give it some serious thought. Be realistic about weather or not you can truly afford to just do it on your own or even with alittle help. Not trying to be negative just writing from experience.
2. I don't know much about being a business demo but I must assume that if you have any potential customers interested than I'm sure it is worth it.
Just my 2 cents. I'm sure with the amazing ladies on SCS you will have all the advice you need. Good luck with your decision.
MY suggestion to you is to contact a few demos in your area and speak with them about being a demo - they should be able to provide you with all the nitty gritty about being a demo - also I truely believe it is VERY important to have an upline that is willing to help you out and answer any questions you may have and not just sign up with anyone...even if you think you are just going to buy from yourself now - you might be surprised...
The basics are....you do not have to do anything beyond purchasing the starter kit (great deal going on now - you get a whole family of full sized ink pads in addition to everything included in the starter kit)
To remain an active demo you do have to sell $300 (retail) every quarter...if you were to sign up now in August - you would have until the end of Dec to do $300 in order to remain an active demo
As a demo you recieve 20% in instant income (an additional 10% on your first order within 45 days) - now...that being said - if you are buying for yourself it is basically a 20% discount...however once you add S&H and tax you are basically paying (for the most part) a little less than the cost shown in the catty. There are ways to earn extra $$ depending on how much you sell in any given month - there are also a few other "programs" that help you to earn free products - as a demo you also have access to be able to pre-order from mini catalogs and preview catalogs
There really aren't any cons to becoming a demo because if you decide you don't want to be one anymore there is nothing else to do...as far as the cost for the starter kit there is no S&h charged on it so it is the flat $199 - you get a ton of sets and supplies (and have the ability to substitute different stamp sets and ink colors) - so it isn't like you are out any money because you did get product = to or more than what you paid....
__________________ Jenni -Happy SU Demo - MY GALLERY & MY CHAOTIC LIFE One kid makes you a Parent - Two makes you a Referee
Thanks so much for all the info and opinions. I've found a great demo recently who is very passionate about SU and would be a great motivator if I wanted to build a business. I really think that there is a market in my area for at least workshops to help me meet my minumums. If not, $100 is not out of the realm of my spending on SU products through my deom...shhhh don't tell DH though!
Keep the thoughts and opinions coming!
__________________ -:�:- Lisa -:�:- Stampin' Up! Demo
With the great specials going on for SU, why think too long or too hard! Just do it....you will love it! And if you don't...what a great deal on fabulous stamping stuff!
Sounds like you've made up your mind already---go for it girl!
Yeah...I think I kind of have. Just needed a little confirmation that I was making the right decision and that extra little push. I'm off to contact my demo!!
__________________ -:�:- Lisa -:�:- Stampin' Up! Demo
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