Making My Office a Store
- July 5th, 2008
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This weekend I decided to organize my book case a little and dedicate one shelf to my business. I don’t need a huge display because I don’t get tons of company. I have decided, however, that I would like to have some type of visual when people do stop by. Our house is remodeled and people often want a tour to see all of the work Hubby put into the house.
My display shelf is quite simple. It consists of a business card holder, two color display trays, a hostess gift featuring mineral powder foundations, and hostess brochures. If you have not seen the new hostess brochure, check it out! It blows away anything I’ve seen in the past!
My ultimate goal is to have people view my home as a store to some extent. A place where they can drop by and see what’s new. A friend of mine has a great set up at her house. I believe I have mentioned it in a past post. She has more space than I do which includes a basement. I don’t have a basement, but I wanted to show that an elaborate display is not necessary. I think what I have is still eye-catching and looks organized without looking cluttered and overdone. I would love to hear what you think!
Tags: At Home Store, Home Based Business, Home Office, Home Product Display, Office Organization, Product Display, Work At Home, Work from Home
Linda J
MJ
Jessica
beautyinpink
elaine
Stumble It!
Looks nice Shades!
You might want to invest in a couple of “stands” for the display trays~~they will prop the trays up so all can be seen clearly. I know I like to have things more propped rather than flat on the shelf
That’s a great idea! I want to get some things from File It Pro. I also like the plastic stands that can showcase brochures.
I love the new display tray. Very classy.
Shades…you and I must be on the same wave length this weekend. Your display looks GREAT. Well, I went and purchased a desk that won’t fall apart I had one and it is falling apart anyway…I am getting organized and I made about 6 phones calls today. Sold a little. Tomorrow I am going to make more phone calls. I want this business to work and I am going to start working it.
You display looks GREAT!!!
Have a BLESSED EVENING
Thanks, Bren! My office has really come a long way. My husband built me a beautiful work station! It’s ergonomically correct and everything!
I have a big booth event next weekend that I am preparing for. I had a $200+ week last week! Good work, Bren!! 
Shades…girl you go. I think that I am going to go to David’s brial and see if they have anything coming up and put a booth there. I do one booth thing every year at our County Court house. And do get a lot of leads. I give samples if they fill out the little card.
That is GREAT on your $200 week. I know that this business works and I want it to work. I also know that it is hard work. The work is not hard it just takes consistancy to make it work. We have to stay on top of it. I am hopin that a lady is coming over today I called her last night and she doesn need things she however wants to look at some stuff.
Anyway have a GREAT DAY
Bren, Keep the positive thoughts about the lady coming over today! I suspect once she sees your products (especially the new things), she will change her mind about “needing something”!
Do you have the real cadillac to go with the toy one?
LOL! Lee, no, I sure don’t. All in due time, I guess.
What exactly do you need to achieve the car these days Shades? How close are you?
Well, in order to get the Pink Caddie, you have to be a director and I think in order to be successful in a Caddie, you need some years under your belt.
Now as for myself, I’m a consultant. I started in this biz at the hobby level. In the last year I decided I want to take it further.
As a consultant I can earn a Pontiac Vibe or G6 (there are options now). In order to do this, I have to build my team to 5 actively working consultants to go “On Target.” Then, I must build my personal team to 12 actively working consultants. The growing team production must be at least $4500 wholesale per month. There is a 4 month time limit. Oh, of course since I like my current car, I’m taking the cash instead of the car.
Now, here is my philosophy on MK: I’m not all about recruiting recruiting recruiting. I’m about mastering the art of selling because if I want to have a team that works, I want people to see me working the sales and wanting to do what I do. If I can master the selling, then people who are interested in trying this themselves will not need me to ask them. They can ask me.
So, right now, I’m not close to a car. I’m mastering selling.
Once I master selling, I can focus on building a team. I hope I’m making sense. 
Shades…I am with you on mastering the art of selling. How was that renegaid book the second one? Does it give and good advice? Well, I know that you can do this, we all can. We have to have a plan and then work that plan. Customer service in this business is of the utmost importance. If they can’t find us they will find someone. Well I am glad that you are doing well.
Have a GREAT EVENING
Hi Bren! Thanks! The Renegade Network Marketer is a great book. It really gives you the picture as far as marketing is concerned.
FYI…I was advised to change my display name so now instead of Rachel, it is MKheart.
Your office looks amazing!! I just not finally got my own room for my Mary Kay. I am still in the works for making it work efficiently.
How many of you out there does Mary Kay full time? I am just curious. That is my ultimate dream. I currently work full time and work my Mary Kay business on the side.