deputy6512 Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Well, I did it! Friday night I gave my first candle party hosted by my stepsister and her cousin. We expected about 15 people, but only 5 showed up. I made $110, not bad I don't think. I am so glad I did it. I learned alot and got experience displaying my items. Oh, and I got another party booked from this one, so that is good too. Just wanted to share! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow-burn Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 That is great news! I have so much fun doing them, and they can really be profitable! Hope you continue to have success and get tons more sales and bookings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prudence Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Having a small turn-out can be a good thing for your 1st party. Takes the edge off and lets you relax. Glad you got another booking and the money was good too for the show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindylou Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Sounds like you did good. Congrats on getting another booking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 congratulations. First one is the hardest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Way to go! Here's to many more parties and bookings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Congratulations to you!! The first one is the hardest. After that they get easier. Hope you have many more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Great news! Now they get easier (in a way) - LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairy_Light Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Oh congrats... can't wait till i do my first home party... didn't happen to take pictures did you? Sending you wishes for many more fun home parties.HUGS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdscreations Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Congrats!!!!!! This is totally awesome and hopeful for many many more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc26 Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 hey hey congrats! Here is to many more! Cheers!how much stuff do you bring with you to those things? Or do you take orders and then fill them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizbizzyb Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Congrats!! The first is always the hardest one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsvlbrat Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Congradulations! Got the 1st one out of the way.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 that's wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinnyRit Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Hey, that's great for only 5 people! And every party is good practice. Just keep at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Congrats! I used to do home parties long time ago, and we always learned to expect 1/3 to 1/2 of the people that are invited to actually show up! LOL So tell your hostesses to over invite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrealh1975 Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Congrats, that's great for 5 people!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deputy6512 Posted July 19, 2005 Author Share Posted July 19, 2005 Sorry, didn't take any pictures I forgot my camera. TLC: I wasn't sure what to take, so I just took everything I had. This was a pain loading and unloading, but since it was my first I had no clue what to expect. I did cash and carry, but told them they could order something if I didn't have it out. They didn't order, but asked me if at my next party I could have the items in stock, and I told them I would. At my party next month, I will probably just take my most popular scents, and maybe a few of the others. The party followed in line with my other orders as far as what scents and sizes sold the most. Best sellers: Pink Sugar and Clean Cotton Favorite Sizes: 8oz tins and 8oz jelly jars. It was very interesting to me to watch everyone. They smelled EVERYTHING at least twice before deciding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitkat Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Yep congrats on your first party.. you will become more organized and more of a saleperson as you go along..I think I have sold just about everything there is to sell at home parties.. and what I think is great is playing Booking games.. that is one of the most important things about home parties besides your sales...and one other thing is that about only one third of the guest do show up.. I think you did a great job for your first party.... Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glazegyrl Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 way to go on the party and congrats on the next booking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherie Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 WTG, sounds like you got your feet wet and had some fun! Congrats on the second booking! I'm sure you'll do great with that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Sounds like a great 1st party. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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