Throw a Unique and Memorable Jewelry Party

Jewelry Parties can be an absolute blast, andall the other jewelry artists in the market. You need to
successful ones are very rewarding. Having amake them feel that they are being taken care of, as
successful party, and getting referrals because of itwell as being cared for. No one is going to want to buy
builds self-confidence and really is assuring to the artista green bracelet if it doesn't compliment them in some
that they are doing a wonderful job making jewelrysort of way. I love presenting jewelry to customers
and building trust with customers. So how do youand noticing a trait about them they will make the
present a party that is both memorable andjewelry stand out on them. For example, "Turquoise is
successful? By remembering those manners froma great stone for you to wear, it really compliments
grade school, being unique, and making sure there is noyour blue eyes." Have fun, make some friends, and
stress for the hostess. So how do you do that?really it's all about helping someone find that perfect
1. No Stress equals Referrals. People avoid throwingpiece to wear.
jewelry parties for an artist because they don't want3. Nothing Is More Important Then Being Unique. I have
to do any extra work that could cause them morealways loved going to parties that are different, like
stress then they feel the party should be. I agree. IMaryKay parties. Marykay parties are really about
have had friends approach me about hosting a partyhaving fun, finding a product that fits you, and spending
for them, and it always seems like I am putting in a lotgreat one on one time with the people you care about.
of work to host it. Make it simple for your hostess.What's more fun than shopping with your closest
Often times I even provide the refreshments. All I tellfriends? That is how a jewelry party should be, having
the hostess is I need an area that I can work with -fun with your friends and enjoying shopping with each
and they are more then happy to oblige. Just let herother. So how can you make yourself unique. Here are
know refreshments are more then enough, there is noseveral ideas. Throw around, and try a few. See what
need for additional food and you don't want food printsworks for you. Not everything will. I know from
on your jewelry anyways!) Make your display easy toexperience.
setup and easy to breakdown that way the hostess1. Offer Customer Jewelry. Bring in your best beads
does not feel you have out-did your welcome. Theand sort them out by color. Have guest find beads
guest will arrive and see her relaxed, see how simple itthey like and custom make them a piece. It's important
is, and see her having a great time and they will wantto figure your costs before hand (such as price per
to earn free jewelry themselves by hosting one forbead, materials, labor, and flat rates) so you aren't
you.losing any money. Give them a realistic time-frame on
2. Customer Service Goes A Long Way. I have beenwhen to expect their piece, and always make sure
to parties where the artist seemed like all she careyou get payment upfront.
about was making money, and watching her pressure2. Offer freebies or punch cards for frequent
sale made me just want to leave without her noticing Ishoppers. Figure out what won't make you lose a ton
was booking for the door. Most of the time thoseof money.
artists are not friendly and have an "ego" about them.3. Have a door prize for highest amount spent, a
That is not the way to present yourself, it's a turn-offdrawing for all individuals who book a party, or even a
in so many ways. Hosting a party should be about, yesfree pair of earrings for everyone who brings a friend.
making money, but also about building trust, buildingPlay with your margins, and figure out what will work
relationships, and showing how you are different thenout for you.