Friday, October 3, 2008

Party Plans and the Economy

Kathleen Quirk, my regional sales manager at the home office sent this email. It addresses a concern many of you have shared with me about your businesses and the economy right now.

I have had several people ask me how I think the economy is affecting party plan or they have said, “My business is down because of the economy.” Well, I want to share my insight on our business and the economy.

Based on my experience, when the economy is in trouble, party plan grows. Why? Let’s think about what we or any party plan company has to offer. We offer opportunities:

-If people are out of work or need extra money, we have a great way they can work their own schedule and with a minimal investment start their own business. WOW! That’s an answer to a lot of people’s prayers.

-For those that may not have the money to purchase gifts for the holidays, they will love to receive our free Host rewards to give friends, mothers, sisters, etc.

-And guests…we can’t have a party without guests. It seems that no matter how tight money may be, Americans are going to purchase holiday gifts so why not support a friend’s party and buy their gifts from a Demonstrator?

All we see right now in the news is how bad the economy is. Well, let’s make this into a positive for as many people as possible. The economy is a mind-set. If you believe your Gold Canyon business is hurting because of the economy, you’re right. If you believe you have the answers to challenges people are facing and you can help them overcome their issues with our opportunities, you’re right. Which belief system is empowering you and your business? Which belief system is paralyzing you and your business? It’s your choice.

To support what Kathleen has just shared, Gold Canyon just had a record day in sales for the company since they have been in business! On Wednesday, GC had $1.7 MILLION in sales. WOW! That sounds like someone is holding parties and that the party plan economy is just fine! Congratulations in being part of such a promising situation.

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