Super Saturday – Saturday, July 30, 2011 – Day #26 – Final Day

10 pts:  Contact a friend, family member or customer by phone to share upcoming event, schedule a Studio J preview or a personal shopping appointment.
Respond:  Post on Facebook group results of your calls (how many calls, number of messages, number of potentials you actually talked with) and share any successes/struggles you had as you made the calls (too many answering machines, not knowing what to say or how to transition in a conversation to get a commitment, etc).

Respond:
 

20 pts:  Contact & invite previous OR potential hostess by phone to schedule gathering in August or September.

Respond:  Post on Facebook group results of your calls (how many calls, number of messages, number of potentials you actually talked with) and share any successes/struggles you had as you made the calls (too many answering machines, not knowing what to say or how to transition in a conversation to get a commitment, etc).


30 pts:  Contact & invite team members by phone to join team Facebook group or attend Stamp Camp.

Respond:  Post on Facebook group results of your calls!

40 pts:  Schedule your open gathering dates for the months of September and October in your calendar.  Be sure to include all family events in your calendar before you schedule your gatherings!

Respond:  Post on Facebook group how many event dates you have available and your plans to fill them on your calendar.
 

50 pts:  Plan your gatherings for September and October.  Decide what you will be teaching for the months of August, September and October – plan a gathering project, workshop or scrapbook class for each month!

Respond: Post on Facebook group your plan for one of the three months!


"See" you on our Facebook group!

Follow Up Friday – Friday, July 29, 2011 – Day #25

10 pts:  Contact a friend, family member or customer by phone to share upcoming event, schedule a Studio J preview or a personal shopping appointment.

Respond:  Post on Facebook group results of your calls (how many calls, number of messages, number of potentials you actually talked with) and share any successes/struggles you had as you made the calls (too many answering machines, not knowing what to say or how to transition in a conversation to get a commitment, etc).
 

20 pts:  Contact & invite previous OR potential hostess by phone to schedule gathering in August or September.

Respond:  Post on Facebook group results of your calls (how many calls, number of messages, number of potentials you actually talked with) and share any successes/struggles you had as you made the calls (too many answering machines, not knowing what to say or how to transition in a conversation to get a commitment, etc).


30 pts:  Contact & invite team members by phone to join team Facebook group or attend Stamp Camp.

Respond:  Post on Facebook group results of your calls (who is coming to each event)!
 

"See" you tomorrow!

Think Ahead Thursday, Thursday, July 28, 2011 – Day #24

Think Ahead Thursday, Thursday, July 28, 2011 – Day #24


10 pts: Share one way to market your business using a new product featured in the Autumn/Winter Idea Book.

Respond: Post on Facebook group your marketing idea


20 pts: Make a list of people you know who own a Cricut.

Respond: Post on Facebook group how many people are on your list!


30 pts: Order your Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge!

Respond: Post on Facebook group the date you ordered it!


“See” you tomorrow!

Web Wednesday, Wednesday, July 27, 2011 – Day #23

Web Wednesday, Wednesday, July 27, 2011 – Day #23


10 pts ea: Take any Training Academy course and share what you learned on the team Facebook group.

Respond: Post on Facebook group the course you took and one thing you learned that you will use in your business.


20 pts ea: Read “Convention 2012” FAQ’s and registration details. Registration for Convention opens on August 2. This weekend I will learn at Naomi’s team meeting the color group our big team is assigned to for registration – watch for an e-mail this weekend!

Respond: Post to Facebook group if you are registering for convention and if you are interested in sharing a room – team members can connect together and make room arrangements.


30 pts: Go to the Studio J blog at www.studioj.com – click on the top link that says blog and read the blog posts. Until a few weeks ago, I did not know that there was a blog for Studio J – thought this would be a great resource for you too! Be sure to check for updates and share what you learn on your business Facebook page or blog!

Respond: Share on Facebook group one post that inspired you and how you will use the information you learned to help you market Studio J!

"See" you tomorrow!

Training Tuesday, Tuesday, July 26, 2011 – Day #22

10 pts ea: Read "Convention 2011" Announcements in FAQ's in the Online Office on the corporate website.

Respond: Post on Facebook what announcement you read and what you learned from the FAQ!


20 pts: Watch any Studio J video on www.studioj.com. Share the video you choose and one thing you learned from the video that you did not know before watching the video or that you re-learned from watching it!

Respond: Post on Facebook group the video you watched and what you learned from the video.


30 pts: Listen to any Listening Library course. Choose any Listening Library audio course, listen to the call and write down notes about the call – think about how you will use what you hear in your business.

Respond: Post on Facebook group the Listening Library course you listened to and one thing you learned that you will use in your business.


"See" you tomorrow!

Mojo Monday, Monday, July 25, 2011 – Day #21

10 pts: Go to Jeanette's blogsite - www.jeanettelynton.com and find a post that inspires you!    

Respond: Share on Facebook group the post and what inspired you about the post.

 

20 pts ea: Create and share artwork project using the August Stamp of the Month.
Respond: Post artwork photo on Facebook group!   

30 pts ea: Create Studio J layout using any technique featured in one of the "Love Your Layout" monthly videos.

Respond: Post on Facebook group the details - what video, what layout and what technique you used!

"See" you tomorrow!



Super Saturday – Saturday, July 23, 2011 – Day #19

10 pts:  Contact a friend, family member or customer by phone to share upcoming event, schedule a Studio J preview or a personal shopping appointment.
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espond:  Post on Facebook group results of your calls (how many calls, number of messages, number of potentials you actually talked with) and share any successes/struggles you had as you made the calls (too many answering machines, not knowing what to say or how to transition in a conversation to get a commitment, etc).

20 pts:  Contact & invite previous OR potential hostess by phone to schedule gathering in July or August.

Respond:  Post on Facebook group results of your calls (how many calls, number of messages, number of potentials you actually talked with) and share any successes/struggles you had as you made the calls (too many answering machines, not knowing what to say or how to transition in a conversation to get a commitment, etc).


30 pts:  Contact & invite team members by phone to attend July 30 Connected Hearts team meeting, encourage participation in challenge, join team Facebook group or attend Stamp Camp.

Respond:  Post on Facebook group results of your calls (who is coming to each event)!


40 pts:  Create Autumn/Winter 2011 idea book wish list using the Autumn/Winter Idea Book posted in the Online Office or your copy if you have received it in the mail (they ship on July 13!).

Respond:  Post on Facebook group your favorite new paper packet and accessory!


50 pts:  Plan your gatherings for August, September and October.  Decide what you will be teaching for the months of August, September and October – plan a gathering project, workshop or scrapbook class for each month!

Respond: Post on Facebook group your plan for one of the three months!


"See" you Monday!

Follow Up Friday – Friday, July 22, 2011 – Day #18

10 pts:  Contact a friend, family member or customer by phone to share upcoming event, schedule a Studio J preview or a personal shopping appointment.

Respond:  Post on Facebook group results of your calls (how many calls, number of messages, number of potentials you actually talked with) and share any successes/struggles you had as you made the calls (too many answering machines, not knowing what to say or how to transition in a conversation to get a commitment, etc).


20 pts:  Contact & invite previous OR potential hostess by phone to schedule gathering in July or August.

Respond:  Post on Facebook group results of your calls (how many calls, number of messages, number of potentials you actually talked with) and share any successes/struggles you had as you made the calls (too many answering machines, not knowing what to say or how to transition in a conversation to get a commitment, etc).


30 pts:  Contact & invite team members by phone to attend July 30 Connected Hearts team meeting, encourage participation in challenge, join team Facebook group or attend Stamp Camp.

Respond:  Post on Facebook group results of your calls (who is coming to each event)!

"See" you tomorrow!

Think Ahead Thursday, Thursday, July 21, 2011 – Day #17

10 pts: Print "National Stamping Month" and "Circut Marketing" flyers.

Respond: Post on Facebook group one idea you have to market the special or the Cricut cartridge!


20 pts: Update supply list with new idea book supply items.

Respond: Post on Facebook group one of the items you are ordering on your supply order!


30 pts: Order the National Stamping Month special! Combine your order for Stamp Camp and you will qualify for the NSM special. Not attending Stamp Camp? You can still enjoy the benefits of Stamp Camp by purchasing the Stamp Camp CD (to be mailed after Stamp Camp) with patterns, photos of each workshop project – ready to personalize and use in your business (Note: You will need to order paper packets – the Stamp Camp CD does not include paper supplies)

Respond: Post on Facebook group a few of the products you ordered!


“See” you tomorrow!

Web Wednesday, Wednesday, July 20, 2011 – Day #16

10 pts ea: Read "7 Tips to Make Your Summer Sales Sizzle" Marquee Message.

Respond: Post on Facebook group what tip most resonated with you and your business and share any ideas that were inspired from reading it!


20 pts: Print Autumn/Winter Idea Book Updates – Each idea book there will be updates to the idea book be sure to review them to know what you need to update in your idea books. Be sure to share this information with your customers!

Respond: Post on Facebook group what is your favorite new product in the idea book!


30 pts: Read "Convention 2012" FAQ's and Registration details – The 9 month Dollars to Dallas program will open on August 2. Be sure to wait to register until I find out our team color group so we can rotate together. Executive Directors choose a color group and then teams can sign up under that color – this allows consultants to rotate together during convention in business classes, create & take and extravaganza!


Respond: Post on Facebook group if you plan to attend Convention 2012!


“See” you tomorrow!

Training Tuesday, Tuesday, July 19, 2011 – Day #15

10 pts ea: Read "Convention 2011" Announcements in FAQ's in the Online Office on the corporate website.


Respond: Post on Facebook a marketing idea you will use to increase business exposure for you or how you will market our new Cricut Cartridge!


20 pts: Watch "Getting to Know Studio J" video in Training Academy. Share one thing you learned from the video that you did not know before watching the video or that you re-learned from watching it!

Respond: Post on Facebook group what you learned from the video and what layout you will create to use what you learned!


30 pts: Listen to "Customer Connection Calls" by Linda Sturdivant – think about how you can use what you learned from Linda with your customers.

Respond: Post on Facebook group one idea you will use when you make customer connection calls.


"See" you tomorrow!

Mojo Monday, Monday, July 18, 2011 – Day #14

10 pts: Watch "Art Philosphy Cricut Collection" YouTube video.  You can get to this video from the Online Office on the corporate website. 

Respond: Post if you currently have a Cricut or where you purchased yours to get a great deal!

20 pts ea: Create and share artwork project using the July Stamp of the Month OR any NEW stamp set featured in Spring/Summer idea book (any current paper packet).  !  (Note: This cannot be the same artwork from last week - must be new artwork!)

Respond: Post artwork photo on Facebook group!   

30 pts ea: Create aStudio J layout using stitching on your layout!  Share your favorite new stitch and how you plan to promote this new feature with your friends/family/customers!  (Note: This cannot be the same layout from last week - must be a new layout!)

Respond: Post details on Facebook group!

 "See" you tomorrow!



Super Saturday – Saturday, July 16, 2011 – Day #14

5 pts: Read Convention update on Day 3 of Convention and Chris’s e-mail from Day 2.


Respond: Respond: Post on Facebook what you are most excited about with what you learned from my e-mail or from the day’s update!


10 pts: Contact a friend, family member or customer by phone to share upcoming event, schedule a Studio J preview or a personal shopping appointment.

Respond: Post on Facebook group results of your calls (how many calls, number of messages, number of potentials you actually talked with) and share any successes/struggles you had as you made the calls (too many answering machines, not knowing what to say or how to transition in a conversation to get a commitment, etc).

Respond:


20 pts: Contact & invite previous OR potential hostess by phone to schedule gathering in July or August.

Respond: Post on Facebook group results of your calls (how many calls, number of messages, number of potentials you actually talked with) and share any successes/struggles you had as you made the calls (too many answering machines, not knowing what to say or how to transition in a conversation to get a commitment, etc).


30 pts: Contact & invite team members by phone to attend July 30 Connected Hearts team meeting, encourage participation in challenge, join team Facebook group or attend Stamp Camp.

Respond: Post on Facebook group results of your calls (who is coming to each event)!


40 pts: Create Autumn/Winter 2011 idea book wish list using the Autumn/Winter Idea Book posted in the Online Office or your copy if you have received it in the mail (they ship on July 13!).

Respond: Post on Facebook group your favorite new paper packet and accessory!


50 pts: Plan your gatherings for August, September and October. Decide what you will be teaching for the months of August, September and October – plan a gathering project, workshop or scrapbook class for each month!

Respond: Post on Facebook group your plan for one of the three months!


"See" you Monday!

Follow Up Friday – Friday, July 15, 2011 – Day #13

5 pts: Read Convention update on Day 2 of Convention and Chris’s e-mail from Day 1.


Respond: Respond: Post on Facebook what you are most excited about with what you learned from my e-mail or from the day’s update!


10 pts: Contact a friend, family member or customer by phone to share upcoming event, schedule a Studio J preview or a personal shopping appointment.

Respond: Post on Facebook group results of your calls (how many calls, number of messages, number of potentials you actually talked with) and share any successes/struggles you had as you made the calls (too many answering machines, not knowing what to say or how to transition in a conversation to get a commitment, etc).


20 pts: Contact & invite previous OR potential hostess by phone to schedule gathering in July or August.

Respond: Post on Facebook group results of your calls (how many calls, number of messages, number of potentials you actually talked with) and share any successes/struggles you had as you made the calls (too many answering machines, not knowing what to say or how to transition in a conversation to get a commitment, etc).


30 pts: Contact & invite team members by phone to attend July 30 Connected Hearts team meeting, encourage participation in challenge, join team Facebook group or attend Stamp Camp.

Respond: Post on Facebook group results of your calls (who is coming to each event)!


"See" you tomorrow!

Think Ahead Thursday, Thursday, July 14, 2011 – Day #12

5 pts: Read Convention update on Day 1 of Convention and Chris’s e-mail from Leadership Day.


Respond: Post on Facebook what you are most excited about with what you learned from my e-mail or from the day’s update!


10 pts: Prepare hostess or new contact packets for the next two months.

Respond: Post on Facebook what you plan to put in a hostess, recruit or new contact packet!


20 pts: Prepare gathering lapboard/packets for your upcoming gathering.

Respond: Post on Facebook what you are most excited for about your upcoming gathering!


30 pts: Decide gathering project for the next month gathering. The Workshops on The Go area on the Online Office has a lot of great ideas for quick and easy gathering projects. This is a great place to go to look for an idea that will keep your costs down – these projects have complete instructions, project supplies, etc. Very easy to reproduce and the work has been done for you!

Respond: Post artwork photo on Facebook or details about what you are doing such as the gathering project you will be using!


“See” you tomorrow!

Web Wednesday, Wednesday, July 13, 2011 – Day #11

10 pts ea: Become a follower on Naomi's team blog - www.naomisconnectedhearts.blogspot.com or www.ourhearts4himteam.blogspot.com. Find a post that inspires you and read it!


Respond: Post on Facebook the post and how it inspired you!


20 pts: Read Convention update on Leadership Day on Online Office. Remember to keep a positive attitude when the new information about the compensation plan is announced. Read the update and then tomorrow read my e-mail that will give more details! If you still have questions or concerns, post your questions.

Respond: Share what you are EXCITED about with the announcements – ask what you need to know to clarify for questions you may have – remember keep it positive!


30 pts: Listen to Listening Library "Social Media and Your Business" by Melissa Laverty (approx 38 minutes). Decide your social media goal for the next quarter (July-September)


Respond: Post on Facebook what your social media goals are for this next quarter and what you plan to do to make it happen!

“See” you tomorrow!

Training Tuesday, Tuesday, July 12, 2011 – Day #10

10 pts ea: Take any Training Academy course!


Respond: Post on Facebook group the course you took and share one tip you learned from the course that you will use.


20 pts: Watch June Studio J “Love Your Layout” video and share one idea you learned from the video

Respond: Post on Facebook group what you learned from the video and what layout you will create to use what you learned!


30 pts: Listen to Listening Library “The Art of Upselling: 8 Easy Steps to Get You Comfortable with Upselling” (approx 23 minutes). Think of ideas for upselling in your next month’s gathering/classes/workshops.

Respond: Post on Facebook group what you learned and how you will use what you learned in your business.

"See" you tomorrow!

Mojo Monday, Monday, July 11, 2011 – Day #9

10 pts: Create and share artwork project using the July Stamp of the Month OR any NEW stamp set featured in Spring/Summer idea book (any current paper packet). Must be different from the artwork you shared last week!


Respond: Post artwork photo on Facebook group!


20 pts ea: Create and share artwork project using Mayberry paper packet.

Respond: Post artwork photo on Facebook group!


30 pts ea: Create aStudio J layout using stitching on your layout! Share your favorite new stitch and how you plan to promote this new feature with your friends/family/customers!

Respond: Post details on Facebook group!

"See" you tomorrow!

Super Saturday – Saturday, July 9, 2011 – Day #8

10 pts: Contact a friend, family member or customer by phone to share upcoming event, schedule a Studio J preview or a personal shopping appointment.

Respond: Post on Facebook group results of your calls (how many calls, number of messages, number of potentials you actually talked with) and share any successes/struggles you had as you made the calls (too many answering machines, not knowing what to say or how to transition in a conversation to get a commitment, etc).


20 pts: Contact & invite previous OR potential hostess by phone to schedule gathering in July or August.

Respond: Post on Facebook group results of your calls (how many calls, number of messages, number of potentials you actually talked with) and share any successes/struggles you had as you made the calls (too many answering machines, not knowing what to say or how to transition in a conversation to get a commitment, etc).


30 pts: Contact & invite team members by phone to attend July 30 Connected Hearts team meeting, encourage participation in challenge, join team Facebook group or attend Stamp Camp.

Respond: Post on Facebook group results of your calls (who is coming to each event)!


40 pts: Create a list of at LEAST 10 people to share Studio J. Think of 10 people who love technology and scrapbooking, have very busy lives, travel or already scrapbook digital style!

Respond: Post on Facebook group the number of people on your list and what type of people they are!


50 pts: Finalize business marketing plan for July, August and September. If you are struggling to finalize your plan, ask your team members on our Facebook group to share some ideas that may inspire your marketing plan!

Respond: Post on Facebook group an idea for each month of how you will market your business!


"See" you Monday!

Follow Up Friday – Friday, July 8, 2011 – Day #7

10 pts: Contact a friend, family member or customer by phone to share upcoming event, schedule a Studio J preview or a personal shopping appointment.

Respond: Post on Facebook group results of your calls (how many calls, number of messages, number of potentials you actually talked with) and share any successes/struggles you had as you made the calls (too many answering machines, not knowing what to say or how to transition in a conversation to get a commitment, etc).

20 pts: Contact & invite previous OR potential hostess by phone to schedule gathering in July or August.

Respond: Post on Facebook group results of your calls (how many calls, number of messages, number of potentials you actually talked with) and share any successes/struggles you had as you made the calls (too many answering machines, not knowing what to say or how to transition in a conversation to get a commitment, etc).


30 pts: Contact & invite team members by phone to attend July 30 Connected Hearts team meeting, encourage participation in challenge, join team Facebook group or attend Stamp Camp.

Respond: Post on Facebook group results of your calls (who is coming to each event)!

"See" you tomorrow!

Think Ahead Thursday, Thursday, July 7, 2011 – Day #6

10 pts:  Make list of supply items to order with your next gathering order after convention.  Don’t forget to include what you need for hostess, recruiting and new contact packets!  To find a list of supply items go to the Online Office > Corporate Communications > Reference Lists.  Check this list after convention to add any new supply items released at convention!

Respond:  Post on Facebook what you plan to put in a hostess, recruit or new contact packet!


20 pts:  Prepare new gathering game materials

Respond:  Post on Facebook what you did to prepare your new game materials!
 

30 pts:  Prepare gathering project for July/August gathering

Respond:  Post artwork photo on Facebook
 

“See” you tomorrow!

Web Wednesday, Wednesday, July 6, 2011 – Day #5

10 pts ea:  Post introduction about you on our team Facebook Group and/or become a follower of our team blog – www.ourhearts4himteam.blogspot.com!
Respond: Post on Facebook introduction including your name, city where you live, marital status, children and one thing you LOVE about being a consultant!

20 pts:  Find a new gathering game to play at your next gathering.  Find a new gathering game. Check out the Resource Library in the Training Academy for some great ideas!
Respond: Post on Facebook with your all time favorite game or a game that you have used with successful results and then tell us what NEW gathering game you chose.

30 pts:  Update MyCTMH (or blog) Calendar & Artwork with July and August classes, workshops, new idea book events, crops, SOTM, etc.
Respond:  Post on Facebook your next event date and what you are doing!

“See” you tomorrow!

Training Tuesday, Tuesday, July 5, 2011 – Day #4

10 pts ea: Take any Training Academy course!
Respond: Post on Facebook group the course you took and share one tip you learned from the course that you will use.

20 pts: Watch May Studio J “Love Your Layout” video and share one idea you learned from the video
Respond: Post on Facebook group what you learned from the video and what layout you will create to use what you learned!

30 pts: Listen to Listening Library "How to Get Started or Reignited" by Becky Spieth (approx 49 minutes)
Respond: Post on Facebook group what you learned and how you will use what you learned in your business.

"See" you tomorrow!

Mojo Monday, Monday, July 4, 2011 – Day #3

10 pts: Create and share artwork project using the July Stamp of the Month OR any NEW stamp set featured in Spring/Summer idea book (any current paper packet).

Respond: Post artwork photo on Facebook group!


20 pts ea: Create and share artwork project using Lucky paper packet.

Respond: Post artwork photo on Facebook group!


30 pts ea: Create and share artwork idea on how to use Kraft Borders!

Respond: Post artwork photo on Facebook group!


"See" you tomorrow!

Super Saturday, July 2, 2011 – Day #2

10 pts: Mark your calendar with personal/family dates for third quarter (July-September).

Respond: Share on Facebook personal/family events that may be a great place to share Close To My Heart (family reunion, picnic, high school reunion, wedding, etc)


20 pts: Schedule first gathering, New Idea Book event, open gathering dates, club dates, workshop dates for third quarter (July-September)

Respond: Post on Facebook group the number of events you have scheduled and share a hands on project idea you will be teaching!


30pts: Design and send customer e-mail/Facebook event/EZInvite marketing New Idea Book event.

Respond: Post on Facebook group the date of your event and what you have planned!


40 pts: Set third quarter (July-September) business goals – using the Business Goal setting form e-mailed to you last Sunday, determine your business goals for personal sales, recruiting and team building. Share your goals with your upline and a sideline (member of your team) who can help encourage you to reach your goals!

Respond: Post on Facebook your goals in each of these areas – sharing your goals with your team members will help you keep accountable to your goals and increases you chance of success!


50 pts: Create business marketing plan for third quarter (July-September). Include in this plan how you intend to market your business during that month and give details on what you will do to execute your marketing plan. Example:

August

New Idea Book Celebration
• Create e-mail campaign and send to all customers.
• Contact by phone any customer/hostess who has attended gathering/workshop/club in last 6 months
• Invite co-workers/neighbors/friends & family

Respond: Post on Facebook group one marketing month plan.

"See" you tomorrow!

Follow Up Friday – Friday, July 1, 2011 – Day #1

10 pts: Contact a friend, family member or customer by phone to share upcoming event, schedule a Studio J preview or a personal shopping appointment.

Respond: Post on Facebook group results of your calls (how many calls, number of messages, number of potentials you actually talked with) and share any successes/struggles you had as you made the calls (too many answering machines, not knowing what to say or how to transition in a conversation to get a commitment, etc).


20 pts: Contact & invite previous OR potential hostess by phone to schedule gathering in July or August.

Respond: Post on Facebook group results of your calls (how many calls, number of messages, number of potentials you actually talked with) and share any successes/struggles you had as you made the calls (too many answering machines, not knowing what to say or how to transition in a conversation to get a commitment, etc).


30 pts: Contact & invite team members by phone to attend July 30 Connected Hearts team meeting, encourage participation in challenge, join team Facebook group or attend Stamp Camp.

Respond: Post on Facebook group results of your calls (who is coming to each event)!


"See" you tomorrow!

May Stamp of the Month Artwork

While this stamp set was initially a challenge to work with - I had a great time when I was done creating!  I LOVE being challenged with a stamp set that does not initially give me ideas (okay I love being challenged when I am done being challenged and I have successfully created beautiful cards!).

Here is a close up of each card!

Notice on this card that I combined the B&T of two paper packets - Sweetheart with Sophia!  DARLING!  Love this about the paper in this idea book - they really go together more than ever before!

This card and paper is so "homey" to me - reminds me of my grandparents - not sure why - maybe it is because of the name - Mayberry - reminds me of the tv show that my grandparents watched where the town is named Mayberry!  Notice the Mocha Opaques on the chair sooo cute!

This card - combined two of the sentiments by only inking up the "Be" and put it with the "One of a Kind" - loved how it turned out! And those Kraft Borders - LOVE them!

Sweetheart is probably my favorite paper packet in this idea book - I LOVE black and white and REALLY love pink (although you would not know it if you saw my wardrobe - used to wear it a lot but don't wear it as much anymore - may have to work on that one!)

Enjoy the May Stamp of the Month - hopefully I have inspired your creativity!

National Scrapbooking Special - You & Me Artwork

Instead of creating the layouts using May's You & Me special - I decided to create cards.  I love to share alternate ways to use the special and believe it adds to the value of the campaign.  If one of your guests is not a scrapbooker - they may overlook this campaign solely because it is intended for scrapbookers - unless you show them it is not!  In another post - I will share some ideas using this stamp set with Sweetheart paper.  Tera Boring and I are doing an event together May 21 - Create for a Cause - a fundraiser for my youngest son's senior all night party and we are using Sweetheart for the projects.  I wanted to showcase the stamp set using the same paper - why?  To add more value to them purchasing the products used on the artwork we are creating at the event.  And then they will be set to create!  Combining business artwork priorities is a great way to work smarter not harder! Enjoy!

New Inspiration for your left over Inspiration brochures!

If you are like me, I had a few of these leftover brochures from the January preview of the Spring/Summer Idea Book.  Being inspirated by Sheri Froeming's year long use what you have - decided to find a way to use these.  I LOVE the size and so pulled together some things I already had...a clear envelope, business card, updated flyers for the Spring/Summer idea book that I use on a regular basis and packed it all up in the clear envelope.  I put these in my purse and now have them to hand out to new contacts.  It is a great way to use something I have already invested in - the products (except the SOTM) are still avaiable and the flyers market my business.  A win-win!  So if you have leftover brochures and would like to inspire someone new you meet - put together a new contact packet with them!  If you would like the flyers that I have used in mine - simply send me an e-mail and request them at ScrpnChris@comcast.net!  Have a super week!

April Stamp of the Month

I LOVE floral stamp sets - being a mom of two boys - I have to take all the chances I can to be "girlie"! While working with this stamp set, my initial thoughts were oh man a color stamp set but then I remembered a convention years ago when solid stamps were introduced.  Up to that point we only had open or line stamps where you had to color and I remember thinking at convention "what are they (corporate) thinking?".  I have learned over the years to TRUST corporate because they do know exactly what they are doing and guess what? Now I have to challenge myself with line stamps because I am SO used to solids!  I hope you are inspired!



See you next week when I share an idea I am using for new contacts using the Inspirations Brochure!

Mojo Monday - Day #26

Today is the last day of our January challenge - I hope you have gained business success with working these challenges!  The next challenge will be in the month of July - the preview month of the Autumn/Winter 2011 idea book.  I wish each of you a successful selling season of the Spring/Summer 2011 idea book!

10 pts. Create artwork using any Spring/Summer Workshop on the Go stamp set with any other paper packet. When you show them how the stamps sets “transfer” to other paper packets or color palettes, they will buy!


Respond: Post on the blog what Workshop on the Go you choose and which paper packet you used to create. Email me a photo of your artwork and with your permission, I will post it on the blog.


20 pts. Create artwork using any Spring/Summer Workshop on the Go card or layout pattern with any other paper packet. Creative flexibility!

Respond: Email me a photo of your artwork and with your permission, I will post it on the blog.


30 pts. Create a Studio J layout using any paper packet and any pattern. Try one of the techniques featured on the Amy Ulen video.

Respond: Post on the blog what technique you used and email me a photo of your artwork and with your permission, I will post it on the blog.

Super Saturday - Day #25

10 pts. Attend today’s Connected Hearts Team Meeting

Respond: Post on the blog what was your favorite part of the meeting and what you plan to implement in your business.


20 pts each Contact & invite customer to New Idea Book event.
Respond: Post on blog: How many people did you talk with today?


30 pts each Contact & invite hostesses to schedule gathering in February, March or April.
Respond: Post on the blog how many gatherings you have scheduled in February, March or April as a result of your phone calls.


40 pts. Create a Creative Reference notebook. This notebook will be used to organize all your creative ideas. Tabs could include Techniques, Patterns, Product Info, Workshop Ideas, etc.
Respond: Post on the blog how you plan to use your notebook and how your notebooks are working to help keep you organized!


50 pts. Create workshop or February or March stamp of the month display board.
Respond: Post on the blog your workshop idea and email me a photo of your workshop or your display board and with your permission, I will post it on the blog.

Bonus Points:
20 pts - Schedule a New Consultant event during the month of February.

30 pts each - Call and invite the people you wrote on your potential recruit list to your event!  Get an extra 30 pts for each person you call and talk to to invite to your event!

"See" you for our last challenge day on Monday - have a great Sunday with your family!
 
Chris

Follow Up Friday - Day #24

10 pts: Contact and invite customers to your New Idea Book event. If you have already held your event, contact the attendees and follow up with them about their purchases, plans to host, workshops they will attend.

Respond: How many did you speak with? Take 10 pts for each one.


20 pts: Contact and invite hostesses to schedule a gathering in February, March or April.
Respond: How many did you speak with? Take 20 pts for each one.


30 pts: Mail thank you card to hostess or to a customer who placed a recent website order.
Respond: How many did you mail? Take 30 points for each.

"See" you tomorrow!
 
Chris

Think Ahead Thursday - Day #23

10 pts: Print Constant Campaign flyer for the month of February.


Respond: Post to the blog how you will promote the two campaigns in February. Be sure to print enough to distribute to customers, hostesses, club members, etc.


20 pts: Print proposed compensation plan changes - email corporate what you like about the proposal and any recommendations you may have. Everything I have heard on the cruise loop from those who attended – they are thrilled with the proposed changes!

Respond: Post to the blog what you LOVE about the new changes!

"See" you tomorrow!

Chris


30 pts: Create and assemble recruiting packet. Create a packet that is especially geared toward a new consultant. Be sure to include the corporate brochure “You Are Welcome Here”, Studio J consultant flyer and the February Constant Campaign flyer. A great way to use your leftover Inspirations brochures is to put them in your packet – while the stamp of the month is no longer available the other products are and is a great tool to use – inexpensive to mail and a great way to use what you have already purchased!

Respond: Post on the blog a goal you have with recruiting and teambuilding.

Web Wednesday - Day #22



10 pts: Update your MyCTMH website or blog with February SOTM artwork. You can schedule your blog posts to appear on the first of the month if you prefer.


Respond: Comment on this post that you have completed the task and whether you promote products in advance (with sneak peeks) or wait until the 1st of the month.



20 pts: Take Training Academy courses to continue working on completing your degree.

Respond: Take 20 points for each course or 100 points if you complete the next degree you are working on completing. If you already have your Phd – give your self 20 pts for each of your 3 degrees.



30 pts: E-mail me to RSVP for Naomi’s meeting.

Respond: Post to the blog so your team members know who is coming to the meeting. If you don’t have an accordion album – Naomi and I have extras. If you use one of mine you can just order to replace mine – if you get one from Naomi you will need to pay her the cost of the album. In your RSVP let me know if you need an album!

"See" you tomorrow!

Chris

Training Tuesday - Day #21

10 pts. Take the Training Academy “Cardmaking 201” course. This video highlights the features of “Wishes” cardmaking book.


Respond: Post a sentence or two on how you will market “Wishes” to your customers.



20 pts. Watch the Studio J YouTube videos by consultant Amy Ulen. Find her videos by clicking on this link:
http://www.youtube.com/createwithamy


Respond: Post on the blog what information you will use from these videos to share Studio J with your customers.



30 pts. Watch the corporate Instant Info on the updates from TeamBuilders

Respond: Post on the blog how the new compensation plan will change your goals for your business. Email me your goal for your business for the rest of the quarter. Build off the goals you set in the previous challenge during week one.

"See" you tomorrow!
 
Chris

Mojo Monday, Day #20



10 pts. Create artwork using the Spray Pen and any technique you learned from the training video! This is such a great new tool and inexpensive as well.

Respond: Post to the blog what you have learned from using the Spray Pen and any new ideas you have to share! Email me a photo of your art and with your permission, I will post it on the blog.



20 pts. Create artwork using the February SOTM and any paper packet in Spring/Summer idea book! This is an opportunity to start showcasing the great new products coming up.

Respond: Email me a photo of your art and with your permission, I will post it on the blog.



30 pts. Create a thank you card for your hostess. Sending a thank you card shows your appreciation and builds your relationship with your hostess.

Respond: Email me a photo of your art and with your permission, I will post it on the blog.

"See" you tomorrow!
 
Chris

Super Saturday - Day #19

10 pts. Schedule Studio J class dates


Respond: Post on the blog when your classes are or send me an invite to the class.

20 pts. Contact & invite customer to New Idea Book event and/or Studio J class. I know, calling customers can be hard…but the more you do it, the more consistent you are, the easier it is. (Of course I am talking to myself here!)

Respond: Post on the blog how many people did you contact? Take 20 points for each.

30 pts. Contact & invite hostesses to schedule gathering in January, February, or March. This can include hosting a workshop as well.

Respond: Post on the blog how many people did you contact? Take 30 points for each.

40 pts. Create a CTMH notebook - this notebook is your reference for you for corporate and team information.  Tabs you may consider Events, Corporate Updates, Listening Library, Training Academy, heARTS4Him, Connected Hearts and any other tab that you think would be helpful to organize your business. Decorate the cover and make it creative!

Respond: Post a comment on the blog about the changes you have made in your notebook and list the entries you have made. How are you using your notebook?

50 pts. Create an Operation Smile, Recruiting or Hostess display board. A display board is a great resource to use during your events. The help to give customers and perspective recruits a source of information and opportunity to ask more questions. Use information from the Training Academy, Operation Smile tab and other resources from the online office to help you make your board.

Respond: Post on the blog which display board you create and take a photo of your board, send it by e-mail with your permission, I will post it on the blog.

"See" you tomorrow!
 
Chris

Followup Friday - Day #18

It's Follow Up Friday! Let's get organized, let's get busy! Have you had your caffeine today? :o)



10 pts each: Contact and invite customers to New Idea Book event.

Respond: Share on the blog how many people you talked with today and what obstacles you have to making phone calls (uninterrupted time, time of day you are available, how to reach customers, etc)


20 pts: Contact and invite hostesses to schedule a gathering in January or February.

Respond: Share on the blog how many people you talked with today and what obstacles you have to making phone calls (uninterrupted time, time of day you are available, how to reach hostesses, etc)


30 pts: Contact and invite team members that you haven't yet reached to attend the January 29th team meeting or encourage them to participate in this challenge.

Respond: Share on the blog how many you talked with today!

Think Ahead Thursday - Day #17

It's time once again to put on our thinking caps! It's Think Ahead Thursday!

10 pts: Create a new contact packet. Prepare a cover letter introducing them to the Idea Book, your upcoming workshops, clubs, crops, etc. What should you include? Some ideas – ongoing or upcoming classes, monthly special flyer, sotm flyer, hostess and consultant information! Be sure to make it portable to put in your purse and hand out when you meet someone new!

Respond: Respond with a comment to this post - how many did you prepare and what is your goal with them? Where do you think you will meet new people?



20 pts: Create a class plan to teach Studio J. If you would like an updated copy of the 6 Studio J classes Tera Boring and I created – send me an e-mail.

Respond: Share your plan to teach Studio J



30 pts: Make a list of everyone who has expressed an interest in being a consultant or you think would make a great consultant. Be thinking of how to connect with them to share Close To My Heart.

Respond: Post on the blog how many are on your list and share any concerns/questions you have about recruiting.

"See" you tomorrow!

Chris