Lia Sophia Jewelry Parties
Posted: 1/6/07We’ve been getting great responses on the Lia Sophia jewelry post we made some time ago. Great! Thing is, it hasn’t all been positive… The problems Kelli has had are a serious issue….
I’m currently writing an article on Lia Sophia for the magazine, and it seems like not too many people have reported these issues… Anyone know whether or not they have been resolved?
Anyways, the parties are half the fun… I can’t wait ’till my next one :D
I bought two rings last summer from a lia sophia party. They are both defective turned my daughters finger green and the ring looks like copper instead of silver.My other daughters ring the silver is coming off. I think ithey were aroung 35.00 ea not cheap… I actually haven”t contacted them about this yet. I do know they wnt a copy of the receipt. I am not a receipt keeper so I hope this gets resolved. I wonder if any one else has had the same problem?
1/8/07 at 3:07 amI’m curious to see whether or not many people have had such experiences…. I’m going to e-mail some friends who were at these parties…. Gimmie some time, i’ll keep you posted!
1/8/07 at 2:53 pmThe only time that I’ve had my finger turn “green” from rings, regardless of where I’ve purchased them, has been from any lotion residue that has been left on the rings after time. I’ve had the problem once with a gold ring from Lia Sophia that I wear all of the time. Since I cleaned the ring with a jewelry cleaner and started taking my rings off when I put lotion on, I haven’t had this issue. I have purchased rings and jewelry from other stores for around the same prices that Lia Sophia sells and I’ve been really satisfied with the quality that Lia Sophia has versus what I can get at some of the other stores in my area.
1/9/07 at 10:37 pmI am lia sophia advisor.
Another trick to keep from turning green is put clear nail polish on the inside of the ring. This happens because of your body chemistry. I have had customers tell me that jewelry turns them green around the time of their period and when they eat spicy food.
You need the shipment number if you still want to return the rings. The reason lia sophia has gotten strict on this is because of Ebay. If you buy an item on Ebay, the lifetime warranty no longer is valid. To get the shipment number, contact the advisor who did the show. If you don’t remember who it was, contact the hostess. Most likely the hostess will know.
I hope this helps!!!
1/11/07 at 11:31 pmKeep it coming ladies, this is turning out to be very interesting!
1/12/07 at 12:51 pmI used to work in a fine jewelry store. We did not sell anything other than gold, platinum, sterling, etc… In other words, no costume jewelry. We also had problems with green or black residue. Different metals or materials react differently with body chemistry or lotion or make up. It does not mean that things are “cheap.” The clear fingernail polish does work, we had some clients that used it on genuine metals. I am considering becoming a Lia Sophia advisor. I have always loved jewelry and I find their products to be extremely nice for the price AND the deals are great!
2/4/07 at 5:10 amI have tons of Lia Sophia jewelry, however I have not bought a ring yet. I love everything I bought from them and I wear it all the time. I get a lot of compliments on it at work and there are now about 9 other ladies that buy also. They all love it, I have heard nothing negative yet.
2/10/07 at 2:05 amI am also a lia sophia Advisor…lol one who never wore jewelry, saw the book, fell in love and now am loving what I do and am making some awesome $$!
The comments about body chemistry and spicey foods is right n the mark. Clean the rings well, clear coat polish the indsides and wear with success! Takingthem off while lotioning is also a great idea!
Another tip…put your fragrance and hair spray on before you put your jewelry on!
And …put a piece of chalk in with your jewelry to help keep the pieces tarnish free. A soft jewelry cloth from Wmart is a great tool to clean up after each wearing..will definitely keep the spakle going!
To those of you interested, go for the Opportunity! It’s only $149 and you get a great starter kit with over $1000 worth of jewelry in it! for more info you can visit me online at
http://www.liasophia.com/lynnandreske… all the facts are spelled out for you by our Corp. office.
Have an awesome life!
2/15/07 at 1:18 amI am just starting to sell the jewelery. I love it. It is so pretty and really inexpensive. It really makes you look like a million bucks. I can’t wait to get started with my new hobby/career.
3/20/07 at 10:50 pmHi everyone!
I would like to invite you to talk with us about the Lia Sophia jewelry on The TLP-forums.
The link to the topic is right here:
http://forum.the-lingerie-post.com/tlp-expand570.html
Hope to see you there!
3/21/07 at 8:30 pmGreat success Kristy! I love working with lia sophia! It has become such a great source of fun, income and personal growth!
3/21/07 at 8:48 pmLynn
Problems! here you go. Over two months ago I sent in a return from a party. The two particular items had broken. It took 6 weeks for the items to be logged into thier system. So every week I had to call and get an update. When it was finally in thier system I asked is the order OK the cs rep said “Yes, you should get your items by the end of next week.” A week came and went I called back. The person said that there was a data entry error she would fix and I should get my items by the end of the week. Another week passes and I call. This time the items are with returns ( a differnt building) and they transfer me over. I get a voicmail saying to leave only my name and number. they will get back to me in 3 days. 3 days come and since I work during the day I get a voicmail to call back. When I call, guess what leave only my name and number and wait another 3 days. So frustrated with this returns limbo, I call CS service again. Sorry they can only transfer me to her voicemail. I call the operator. She can transfer me to her voicemail (very helpful). I asked if there is anyone else in returns I can talk to she says yes who would you like to talk to? she can only transfer me to someone who I know.
I will never order from Lia Sophia again
4/27/07 at 10:06 pmJennifer, I am so sorry to hear that you had such issues. IT would have driven me crazy! Please know that what happened is truly the exception not the rule. lia has return/exchanges down to about 2-3 turn around. They revamped this dept and added many more handlers and updated the whole system.
It truly sounds like you hit Murphey’s Law with your return..everything that could go wrong/delay/frustrate did!!
If you leave me your email I will send you a certificate …it won’t change what you experienced but it might give you a more positive memory of lia sophia.
5/17/07 at 2:19 pmLYNN
I’m thinking about selling jewelry and was wondering if anyone knows the difference between the quality of Lia Sophia vs. Premier Design jewelry? I think Premier Design offers a 50% sales commission, which is 20% higher than Lia Sophia….just curious if there is anything else I’m missing.
5/23/07 at 12:12 am[…] I had never ever heard of the Premier Designs jewelry company until today, when one of our readers posted a comment on a previous article about Lia Sophia. Does anyone have more information about this, other than that they have a pretty small website […]
5/23/07 at 2:34 amReese - I just started with lia sophia, but I have been to a Premier Party too. First, the lia sophia jewelry definitely caught my eye (more than Premier did). But that is just based on my own fashion tastes. I did a Starter Show for a new recruit last week & one of her friends that booked a party said her sister sells Premier but is thinking about quitting. She said the reason was b/c her sister is doing a lot of returns (both companies offer a Lifetime Replacement Guarantee) for Shows that she did almost a year ago & it’s really stressing her out. Plus, Premier’s Lifetime Replacement Guarantee does not cover normal wear & tear…lia sophia’s LRG lets you return the item even if you don’t like it!
5/31/07 at 6:25 amI have a question and dont know who to ask.. I am having a Lia Sophia party and the salesperson told me what she usually does with her hostesses is let them pick out a piece worth $100 or less, as the hostess gift. I know nothing about how the gifts work, but I did see from the front of the Lia Sophia book, it looks like I would be getting a lot more than a $100 value if I were to go the traditional hostess route w/percentages off of sales and the hostess specials, etc.. Does anyone have an opinion ? thanks for your help. TracieB@Bethelwell.com
6/5/07 at 6:43 pmI was very enthusiastic about Lia Sophia, my friend went into the business and I have been going to the shows. I have done two shows for her. The jewerly is great, the quality is the best. But now that I know how the business works I will say that unless you have a show of $1000.00 that you can earn $300.00 (that would be 30%) is not worth it. Because you have to take in account that you buy books, invitations, gifts to give the hostess and yes there are at a very low costs but still you have to buy it. Include the gasoline to get to the shows. Also you always have to buy jewerly from, at 1/2 off or buy a piece from 100.00 or less for $15.00. But what if you don’t buy the jewerly than hostess doesn’t get their credits which they will also use to buy jewerly. Another thing is that the kit in which you have to earn by selling $650.00 there not the most popular ones, you then need to buy more jewerly to keep the kit updated. One thing I will add I wish the prices were more affordable, not everybody has $70.00 or %80.00 dollars for a piece of jewerly, even with the buy 2 at regular price and the 3rd is 1/2 half you still end up paying about $70.00 to $90.00.
6/6/07 at 1:33 amTracy,
6/9/07 at 7:11 pmI am an advisor and this extra piece that the advisor is offering you is in addition to the regular hostess perks that the company offers. You will get the piece she is offering the day of your show. Once your show is completed and has $250 in sales you will get 4 items for the hostess price, 20% of the show in FREE jewelry, 2 items for 1/2 price. If you get 10 orders and 2 bookings you can pay $15 to increase the jewelry credits from 20% to 40% of the sales. You will also have the option to purchase a hostess only item with qualifying sales and an additional 1/2 price item at each show booked from yours.
I just came upon this site today and think it’s great. There are alot of great responses and replies and I just wanted to add in a couple of comments… I am an advisor with lia sophia. I have been with the company just over a year now and am at the Divison Manager level. The post Jennifer Spooner made in regards to her returns sound like they came when our company was in transition of moving to a new distribution center. Unfortunatley the move affected alot of people as it was a very rough transition and the company experienced alot of unexpected problems. Her situation is NOT normal. Lia Sophia’s customer service is phenomenal and they will bend over backwards to make any problem right. Our retrun time is 2-3 weeks and it should NEVER take any longer than this.. You need your reciept so they can look up your order. Anyone could buy a piece of jewerly from ebay or win a piece at a show and try to return it. It’s just common sense as with a purchase from anywhere that you need a reciept to return an item. Lia Sophia needs to be able to look up your order so they can give you the proper credit. If you bought a new car or a new computer, tv major appliance that offered a warranty.. you would hang on to your reciept and because our jewerly is high quality and does cost a little more your investment should be taken care of. By keeping your reciept.
One thing that lia sophia offers to advisors is a chance to earn free jewelry all the time. Monthly, Yearly, and Quarterly. Along with recruiting as well. Like I said I have been with the company for just over a year and I have earned in excess of $10,000.00 in FREE jewerly. Which means.. I have never paid for anything out of my pocket to add to my starter kit to have pieces to show, at my shows. Yes the commission starting out is only 30% but it is a subsantial amount more than “most” direct sales companies pay. The second thing to look into is the marketing plan of where you will go from the 30% starting. Most companies only pay 2-4% payout on who you recruit. Lia Sophia pays you 10% and an extra 10% on your personal sales.
Yes you buy catalogs, yes you pay for gas to and from your shows, yes you pay for invitations etc.. The hostess benefits are INCREDIBLE and you do not pay for those. I do not give out catalogs at my shows. And an average party… including prizes and invitations gas etc.. costs me $15 - $20 however.. on an average party of $500.00 you earn $150.00 take away $20 you still have $130 for maybe 3 hours of work.. Is still $43.00 an hour. The pay is excellent.. I went from $500-$1000 a month starting out.. within 6 months was making $4,000 - $6,00 montly and in a year went from $6,000 - $8,000 montly. In just over a year $8,000 - $10,000 montly. The income potential is INCREDIBLE. Tell me where else you can work and recieve that kind of raise??? I am not that one in a million who do well with Lia Sophia.. My results are VERY typical!!
You’ll always find a problem with any company.. walmart, dillards, target, tiffanies. Every person has their own experiences.. some good and some bad. As with any company there are great employees and some not so great. You many shop somewhere once and have the best experience ever you may shop there again and hate it. My experience is third times a charm.. so if you love Lia Sophia.. awesome you should! And if you have not had such a great experience your first time around.. Give someone a chance to show you how truly awesome this company is. It is amazing and it has changed my life. They will treat you like a queen.. if given the chance.
6/11/07 at 7:55 pmK.H. Wer5bsn1k@hotmail.com
I agree with K.H. I just left another direct sales company. I thought that I would be making more at the other company but I had to purchase a lot to stock to make money. That is why I joined Lia Sophia. Everything is as promised and very upfront. You enter your shows online and your commission is direct deposited into your account. Very easy! I’m just starting out but I can already see the potential. I look forward to a great year such as KH. I recieve several comments on the jewelry I wear out and even my mother who doesn’t EVER buy anything for herself has a new found jewelry addiction. If she is sold on it I believe anyone can be. :)
6/14/07 at 9:17 amI have been a lia sophia consultant for a little over one year. I have found the company to be fantastic. I am able to treat my hostesses really well! I do this very part time. I do have shows that are over $1000.00 but I also have many that are not. I work 1 evening a week and usually make between $800.00-1200.00 a month. I just love it!! lia sophia did have a few months during the transition to a new builing that were very difficult. It was hard on everyone and I’m sure there were customers who were very unhappy, but that is not the norm. Lia sophia gave a $50.00 certificate to every hostess that had a show during those months. My customers have been very happy, I’m very happy and I’m also very lucky!!
6/21/07 at 10:32 pmMy friend and I are considering joining Lia Sophia. She was reading the recruiting pack and said something about losing your downline if you have a slow month, etc. Can someone explain this more thoroughly to me? We’re very turned off at the idea of building a team that will be taken away from us if something should happen and we have a bad month or couple of months. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
6/27/07 at 6:21 pmLisa,…
6/30/07 at 12:31 amYour team doesn’t get “taken from you” if you hvae a slow month. You can build a team for as long as you like without ever going to managment. However, once you do get to managment.. there are certain criteria that you must meet monthly. If that criteria is not met. Then yes you could lose your downline. Just make sure when you go to managment your team is strong and you should be fine. If you want to chat I am on MSN messenger wer5bsn1k@hotmail.com
I am a lia sophia advisor and have been since October 2006. I am so eager to promote to unit manager. As far as the recruits you promote taken away from you, as long as you have 3 personal qualified recruits and none of them quit then your fine. To be on the safe side I waited until I had 5 recruits under me. By the way their recruits also help keep your status under as a manager. If the person who has a downline quits that downline will be yours and so it will help you maintain a manager level. i would wait until 5 recruits and let them go throuh the first month before you promote. I’m not pushy when it comes to recruits, the ones i have fell in love with the jewelry and came to me! My income is around $500 to $670 a week. That’s alot of money for just a few shows. the Best part is you can do this part time or full time..and there’s NO Yearly or Monthly fees after you pay your start up kit there’s nothing else you have to pay for to stay with the company. Of course your gonna pay for gas, invitations, catalogs, and order forms but the catalogs are reasonably priced the invitations are around $6 for 100 the order forms are $2.50 i believe for a pack of 50. And the best part is you get to take your mileage and all the stuff you buy (including you sample jewelry pieces by the way we get at incredible discount)off your taxes!!! The lifetime replacement guarantee is the main reason i started the company..i wanted something that people wouldn’t be scared to buy and as a remote I had to break the ground in my area. I don’t consider myself a salesman or woman rather…the jewelry sells itself and the fantastic customer specials they have each month really gets those expensive items in the customers hands…and then possibly book. I always get about 2-3 booking per show!!! Lia sophia is truley a great company that has made many of my dreams already come true in only 8 months…i get to stay at home with my kids, not have to pay a babysitter, i work my own hours, but i get paid more then what i would at a 40 work week. Not to mention they are so much fun! you can visit my website to learn more about me and my company http://www.liasophia.com/tonyacase
7/2/07 at 9:03 amA couple of clarifications, since I too am an advisor (and not the same Lisa that already posted to this group).
The company is really full of options, and it pays to know exactly what you’re getting into before you join ANY direct sales company. Remember, you’re starting a brand new BUSINESS of your very own, so it’s wise to do your homework!
First, you DO pay for the hostess bonus program, but it’s a very nominal $6 fee (which goes higher if you OPT to pay for the additional 20% bonus). Catalogs and everything you need for your first few shows are included in your starter kit. Your personal web site is an additional charge. You also have the option of giving out discontinued jewelry as a booking/party gift, but those pieces ARE NOT covered by the lifetime warranty. That’s part of the reason (in addition to ebay) that lia sophia requires an order number/receipt for any returns/exchanges. I always keep a copy of my customer receipts, just in case someone loses theirs.
Now let’s talk money you make - the national show average is one of the highest in the Direct Sales Industry - over $720! at 30%, you’re grossing over $200 per show. My longest show runs 3 hours MAX - and that’s with a LOT of orders and questions. Plus all the deductions for expenses - but don’t get wrapped up in deductions, because you can’t take them until you spend them. Conference is an expense, but when you walk out with over $200 in free jewelry, plus all the training, it’s DEFINITELY worth the cost.
You can really make almost any legit direct sales business work with the right focus. I give all my potential recruits a small booklet that I wrote and put together to help educate them about whether or not direct sales is the right choice for them. That way they know I’m looking out for them and want them to be successful BEFORE they shell out the money for a starter kit. They can make an educated decision about whether or not they should be pursuing a career in direct sales. When I give them that info, you might be surprised to hear how many recruits that decide not to become advisors become some of my best hostesses! Because they know you care, they trust you more and continue to work with you in the future.
Don’t get me wrong, I love having a big team, but I’d much rather have people that love the product, want to excel and know what they’re getting into. SERIOUSLY, this is YOUR own business, and you need to run it as such to be successful. Direct Sales ISN’T for everyone, although anyone can do it. That’s why some people fail. But you can’t blame the system for that. There is work to do to be successful, but when you compare it to the typical payout on a 9-5 job, the returns are often much better for less work.
7/16/07 at 5:24 pmHello,
7/29/07 at 2:11 pmI am a lia sophia advisor as well. What are the best ways as a new advisor to sign new recruits? I am just starting to feel comfortable and feel like I know enough about the business to move forword! Any suggestions?????Lindkkl@hotmail.com Thanks!
Hi Everyone,
The Lia Sophia CS department is very friendly but every time I call they give me a different answer.
I called today for the third time for one problem (a very defective finish). The first lady was very friendly and offered to send a replacement right away. She sent out an address label to return the earrings FOC and said the replacement earrings would more than likely be here by the end of the week. Friday came and so did the return label but no earrings.
I called back and a man told be it would be Monday and if I wanted a return of my money it would be at least 2-3 weeks to get it (If I had know it could take that long to get my money back I would have returned them as soon as I opened the box). Well the earring came today(Monday) and when I called CS back for some info about the return form the lady told me at least 2-4 weeks depending on the work flow.
I’m frustrated. It’s going to take over a month from start to finish to get my money back on a product that should have never been shipped in the first place :(
Next time I’ll just buy my jewelery in person.
7/30/07 at 11:58 pmI am thinking about joining Lia Sophia or Premier Designs. I have been to both parties. I know it is cheaper to join Lia Sophia but I can’t remember are the jewelry about the same price or is Premier more expensive for the customers? I hear that you can make 50% with Premier. Honestly who is better?
8/1/07 at 6:52 amVA, I am in the same boat you are … I have been asked for years to join the Premier team… I know their product and I like the background behind the company. HOWEVER, I just went to my first Lia Sophia party and LOVE the product. I am currently researching to find more out. It seems that their (LS) product is a tad bit higher priced for the customer, but I really like the excitement and incentives offered as an adviser for Lia Sophia.
8/3/07 at 10:34 pmI am a manager with lia sophia, and joined five years ago. Trying to compare Premier and lia sophia is like trying to compare Target to WalMart–no one will give you the same answer!! Both will tell you their favorite store is better…likewise, you need to sit down, compare the products, the business plans and the people you will be working with yourself. Both companies sell beautiful jewelry, you need to figure out the best fit for you.
lia sophia offers a $1000 starter kit for $149. Premier’s intial costs are more (I believe they have several starter kits). In any direct sales you want to be careful how much of an investment you make, simply in case you decide its not for you:-)
lia sophia has one of the highest show averages in the country–around $725. At 30%, that’s an average of over $200 for 3 hours of work. My average costs per show has remained consistant at about $15-$25 a show.
lia sophia’s SAVE PLAN means we always have the highest priced item you pick out half-off with the purchase of two LESSER priced items!
lia sophia has a lifetime replacement guarantee…and yes–they are getting better with this. When a company grows from 2500 advisors to 25,000 advisors in just three years, there is a bit of catch-up involved! The company is committed to offering the best in customer service.
Our hostess plan is the NUMBER ONE reason I think so many women have had success! You get so much jewelry for so little as a hostess it is VERY easy to get people to book a show!
Plus our advisor discount is incredible…
As for earning potential…well, five years ago I was the first one in my area to sell the jewelry. I have made a six-figure income each the past three years! Not only that, I have many women on my team doing the same, and probably over fifty making in the high fives! In the next year we will double in size…how many of those new people will be under you:-)
Have fun deciding, and make sure you talk personally with reps from both. Go with the company you feel fits you best. Afterall, I may like WalMart better than Target, but I still shp there, too! :-)
8/5/07 at 6:12 amHere you go…
Lia Sophia Vs. Premier.. haha
I have actually done some extensive research on both Lia Sophia and Premier.. and to be honest. They are almost identical.
However.. here are the biggest differences. I have found.. and this is from the information I have gathered.. please correct me if anyone knows differently.
Ok… start up costs.
Lia Sophia ( $149.00 or Free) This includes EVERYTHING you need to get started. Jewelry (that is yours to keep and show) catalogs etc..
Premier ($350.00 ) that does not include ANY Jewelry. You then can purchase pieces at 50% off. Lia Sophia’s personal discount is 70% off. There is another kit offered through Premier for $750.00 that does include Jewelry Pieces. There is no option to start for free and there is an annual renewal fee of $350.00
Pay…
Starting with Lia Sophia is 30% Premier is 50%. Lia Sophia pays 5 levels deep. Premier pays 3. You might start out with a higher commission in the beginning but the long term payout is higher and more significantly substantial through lia sophia.
Premiers company show average is $500.00 Lia Sophia is $750.00
Advertising…
Lia Sophia allows advisors a personal website. Premier does not. Premier allows no internet advertising or websites or internet promotion of any kind! There are chat forums and advertising for lia sophia through myspace etc.. all over the internet. This site is a great example! haha
Benefits to customers..
Lia Sophia offers a lifetime warranty regardless of reason. Premier offers a lifetime warranty on manufacturers defects only. Customers must pay a $5.35 fee per piece to return items to premier. Lia Sophia is free for the first 120 days and then $5.00 per piece. However Lia Sophia sends the customer back a $5.00 gift certificate for each item if that fee was paid. Hostesses can earn up to 30% free Jewelry through Premier.. they can earn 40% with Lia Sophia among TONS of other benefits. ( I don’t see that premier offers any other benefits) Lia Sophia has an UNBEATABLE customer save plan.
Those were the biggest differences I found. So to sum it up…
8/8/07 at 6:53 amLia Sophia’s cost is less, the benefits to your customers is better, and you will make more money in the long run. :o)
With Lia Sophia when you sign up and pay your $149 don’t you have to committ to 5 bookings?
8/11/07 at 6:10 amAlso, with Premier Designs even though you only get paid 3 levels down, those 3 levels each pay an overide of 10%. Do you get the same overide pay for each level in Lia Sophia?
8/11/07 at 9:00 pmI am an advisor, and I would LOVE to talk to you about the company. I LOVE IT!!! I would try to help you solve a problem, just contact me through my web-site!! http://www.liasophia.com/suemarsden
8/17/07 at 7:57 pmYes, you have to commit to 5 parties, but if you want to own your own business, committing to parties should not be a problem!! ITS EASY!!!
8/17/07 at 8:00 pmI really liked the jewelry when I got it last week. However I wore the necklace and earrings today for the FIRST time and the necklace broke. I am going to have to return it and hopefully will not have any problems.
8/19/07 at 4:20 amWhat a great site this is…just found it today and I’m excited to share my information with all of you. I am a unit manager with lia sophia. I have been with the company for 2 years and a manager for 1 year…looking to promote to Division this fall! Can’t say enough about the company, the jewelry and how great of an opportunity it has been for me…a stay-at-home mom of four! Take a look at my website if you want to hear more: http://www.liasophia.com/glittergal
8/19/07 at 7:38 pmLori, yes, you do have to commit to 5 parties when you sign on as an advisor and Sue is exactly right…that is set up for you to get your business up and running…5 parties initially can lead you to so much more and really get your business to take off. A small committment for a big pay off! The override question is a little more tricky to answer and honestly, it is easier to see and understand in person and I’m sure there is a “structure” to Premier’s override system too. But it looks something like this:
Level 1 (advisor)–30% commission on your own sales
Level 2 (unit manager)–40%on self, 10% on personal recruits
Level 3 (division)–40%on self, 10% on personal unit & 5%
on promoted units
Level 4 (region)–40%on self, 10% on personal unit, 5% on
first and second level promoted units and 2% on
third & fourth level promoted units
Level 5 (zone)–40%on self, 10% on personal unit, 5%on
first and second level promoted units and 2% on
third, fourth and fifth level promoted units
Told you that at a glance like this it looks confusing, but sum it up to say that the higher you promote…the more you make!! It’s well worth it, trust me. Anyone wanting to sort it out personally, get in touch with me thru my website…would love to talk with you.
Lori,…
Each Lia Sophia Advisor runs her business a little different than the other. My new advisors only need 4 shows not 5 and never pay for thier own kits. Secondly you start out having your own show and those 4 bookings can usually be pulled from your starter show, thus making it very easy to get started.
No with Lia Sophia we do not get 10% override on each of the 3 levels.. however we do get a month end bonus that covers more than what you would make on a 10% override. You would just have to break down the plan as the commission is different for each company. It also depends on how big your downline is.. you may get 10% on 3 levels but only have 25 girls in your team. Where you may only make 5% on 3 levels but have 150 girls in your team.. so there are alot of factors in your income.. not just the percent you make on your downline.
8/22/07 at 9:50 amHi ladies!
8/29/07 at 7:46 pmI left a comment earlier in the year and I am proud to say I will officially be unit manager as of September 1. YIPEE!!! I was a remote and fell into lia sophia completely by accident. I actually hit the wrong button on the computer, because i was looking for something to do with medical insurance or transcription to work at home…and somehow or another i got to the http://www.dsa.com page. I saw lia sophia…had no idea what it was, never heard of it, never saw the jewelry except online. But it sparked my interest for some reason. I knew that i was supposed to do this.
Anyways, my manager lives 6 hours away so needless to say I was a remote and the first in my area, it was a challenge at first but it truley pays off with hard work and dedication.
You have to have passion and purpose in the business. I am very passionate about having shows and meeting potential recruits and I also have a purpose, staying at home with the kids, free trips, extra money.
But my manager trained me VERY WELL, and she helped make me who i am today as a lia sophia “consultant”. I train my girls in the same matter. I am always there for them and i will begin doing incentives starting Sept 1st. My girls are confident in the product and they are passionate. I don’t push anyone, if they are interested I give them a recruit packet. When they are ready they contact me, they will they just might not be able to fit another thing in their schedule. For example i had a show in November of last year, the lady contacted me every so often and asked questions, i answered, and it took almost a year for her to sign up but she just did yesterday!
I have learned so much and i am so much more confident. I am ready for the responsibility that comes with management and my recruits are in for the long haul. I make sure of that because i read them the team expectations before they EVER sign up and I will be giving them excellent incentives!
If you feel that your ready to recruit, then you probably are, remember though that during the first month you’ll most likely have alot of calls or emails with questions from her, and you’ll have to train her in baby steps (in my opinion) throwing it all on them at once just confuses them. Baby steps are best! I don’t feel that you should be pushy, or call them every day…that gets old and they most likely won’t want to recruit. The simplest way to get LONG TERM and dedicated recruits is to give them the information, then let them come to you. Their dedication and hard work will show, because you didn’t PUSH them to do this, THEY pushed themselves. They want this opportunity! Share it, it has been a gift to me, and gifts are made to be given. If you have any questions or would like to have a party go to my website, i will do my best to honestly answer all of your questions to the best of my ability!
I am considering supplementing my income. I sold Pampered Chef a few years ago, and the main reason I stopped was bookings. I am not one to pressure people. I need to be sure that I will have something to offer hostesses to make them WANT to have a show. This is the one thing holding me back from making a committment. Any help?
9/1/07 at 1:57 pmHi Renee~
I am a new advisor with Lia Sophia and I absolutely LOVE it! I have been in direct sales prior to Lia with a home decor company. I loved the products, but didn’t love lugging heavy boxes of stuff back and forth to my shows. I went to my first Lia Sophia party this past May and I was in awe at how easy and fun it looked. I decided to give it a try and I was absolutely right! I think our hostess plan is the BEST out there!
20% of the show sales in FREE jewelry
4 Hostess Bonus items ($15 each unless otherwise stated)
2 half-price items PLUS get and additional half-price item when you purchase from a show booked at yours
*With 10 orders and 2 dated bookings double your hostess credit to 40% for only $15!
If I can answer any questions for you, please feel free to email me at werdahoods@aol.com.
Good luck with your decision-I hope I’ve been helpful!
9/4/07 at 4:44 amHello Ladies,
9/4/07 at 5:52 amI am torn between signing on with Lia Sophia and a brand new jewelry company. I am concerned that there may be too many LS advisors in my area (Chicagoland). HELP! Does anyone know how many there are (approximately)? I just worry that if this area is flooded it will be hard to get bookings.
Bridget~
I am a new Lia Sophia Advisor (since August) in the Chicago area. I don’t know the number of advisors in this area but the last report showed 1900 in the whole state of Illinois. My opinion is that with Lia Sophia you are representing a company with 30 years behind them, vs starting with a brand new company. Also be sure to compare the hostess program, pay plan, etc. I have had the same concerns you have but I will say that there are people in this area who are doing a GREAT business and I want to be one of them! To get off to a strong start you need 6 shows booked in your first month. This will set you up for success. Start asking around and see who your first 6 shows will be. If you hold your 6 shows, by the end of the month you will have earned a approx $1000, $600 in FREE Lia Sophia jewelry and at that point you can decide whether or ot you want to continue. You’ve lost nothing and look what you have to keep! Just my two cents! If I can answer any other questions for you feel free to email me at werdahoods@aol.com
Hope this was helpful! Good luck with your decision!
Lisa
9/8/07 at 2:52 pmHI RENEE,
9/9/07 at 1:33 amSOUNDS LIKE LISA AND I HAVE HAD SIMILAR PAST EXPERIENCES WITH DIRECT SELLING. I TOO HAVE BEEN A DISPLAYER WITH A HOME DECOR COMPANY AND I CAN ECHO WHAT LISA HAD TO SAY. AND, I’VE BEEN TOLD BY MY UPLINE MANAGERS THAT THERE HAVE BEEN STUDIES DONE THAT LIA SOPHIA HAS THE BEST HOSTESS PROGRAM IN THE DIRECT SELLING BUSINESS…I CAN BELIEVE IT! WE HAVE SUCH A GREAT HOSTESS PROGRAM TO WORK WITH AND IF YOU ARE PRESENTING IT WITH LOVE OF YOUR PRODUCT AND EXCITEMENT, YOUR CALENDAR WILL BE FULL!! DOING SHOWS WITH MY PAST DS COMPANY, I CAN TELL YOU THAT MY CALENDAR WOULD BE MOST FILLED AND I HAD HOSTESSES WAITING FOR THE ONCE OR TWICE A YEAR WHEN THEY WERE OFFERED “DOUBLE FREE”…WELL, WITH LIA SOPHIA, EVERY HOSTESS CAN GET “DOUBLE FREE” (40% ) ALL THE TIME BY HAVING AT LEAST 10 ORDERS AND AT LEAST 2 BOOKINGS…NOT HARD TO GET WHEN THEY SEE THE GREAT HOSTESS BENEFITS! TRUST ME, YOU’LL LOVE WORKING WITH THIS HOSTESS PACKAGE…VISIT MY WEBSITE OR EMAIL ME IF YOU WANT MORE INFO.
JUST TO TOUCH ON BRIDGET’S CONCERN…I DON’T LIVE IN THE CHICAGO AREA AND I DON’T KNOW HOW MANY ADVISORS THERE ARE IN THAT AREA, BUT WHAT I CAN TELL YOU IS THAT I LIVE IN A VERY RURAL AREA (FARM LAND, LITERALLY) AND THERE ARE ABOUT 8 ADVISORS WITHIN A 20 MILE RADIUS OF ME…FOR A BUNCH OF SMALL TOWNS, THAT IS A LOT OF ADVISORS…MY CALENDAR IS STILL FULL! SOMETIMES SOMETHING NEW IS GREAT, BUT SOMETIMES, WHAT EVERYONE KNOWS AND TRUSTS IS THE WAY TO GO.
about Lia Sophia I Just wondering what is included in the starter kit? alot of jewelry?
9/10/07 at 4:29 amrecieved a package for a returned item and i haNOW! wHAT DO I DO CHOOSE FROM THE NWE CATALOG SENT NO INSTRUCTIONS!d no instruction on how why and what to do ?
9/12/07 at 3:03 amHello,
9/13/07 at 8:24 pmJust found this website. Could someone tell me how much your own LS website costs? Thanks!
Hello Ladies,
I see a few of you have questions about returns or abour becoming a lia sophia Advisor yourself. I would be happy to help anyone out.
If you go to my website you can get more detail and my contact information.
I have file of what it in the startup kit, I would be happy to email it to you.
Returns, if you can give me a few more details I can help you with that.
Wanting to know how many Advisors are in your state, I can help with that one.
Let me know how I can help.
Make this a GREAT DAY!
Women always WANT FREE JEWELRY……Our hostess plan is amazing.
9/14/07 at 1:59 amMy web address would help…..sorry
http://www.liasophia.com/sites/angelasjewelry
9/14/07 at 2:04 amI am an adivsor and I to would be happy to answer any questions anyone has about becoming an advisor or just has questions about the lia sophia jewelry. It’s a great opportunity and I just love it! Thanks.
9/17/07 at 6:19 pmHello there,
I would just like to say that I am so glad I found this site. I have never heard of Lia Sophia nor Lady Remington (previous name) before and I stumbled upon this site during my research. I appreciate the time many of the advisors etc. took to explain the inner workings of the company and hostess benefits. I have to say I was somewhat confused after reading the website, poor wording on the site I guess.
The information has been very helpful and interesting, so thank you to everyone who has posted a comment. I have been looking for a new stay at home market. The only problem I have encountered is interest. You know that initial base of people they tell you to draw from? Well mine hasn’t been interested in anything from spices to candles…… I’m going to have to see if this sparks their interest.
Thanks again for the info ladies!!!
Carrie
9/19/07 at 10:08 pmBy the way, I’m ot sure where this site originates from, but the time index stamp appears in correct, I just posted and it’s after 3pm where I am from and it says 10pm.
9/19/07 at 10:19 pmHi, I just started selling lia sophia I really like but I cant seem to get anymore shows booked, does anyone have any ideas or suggestions? Thanks, Melanie
9/20/07 at 1:22 amI LOVE MY LIA SOPHIA PIECES AND I HAVE MANY. HOWEVER ONE THING LEFT OUT IS THE TIME LIMIT TO RETURN AND OR REPLACE, THE PRICE PER ITEM THAT HAS TO BE PAID AND THE FACT OF NO RECIEPT SO IT LIMITS GIFT GIVING FOR ME. AS IVE RECIEVED MANY PIECES I DIDNT CARE FOR AND WITH NO RECIEPT YOU GET HARDLY ANY MONEY BACK FOR YOUR PURCHASE EVEN IN A GIFT RECIEPT….I WAS VERY DISAPPOINTED I GOT CERTIFICATES FOR $60.00 FOR 2 ITEMS I RECIEVED AS GIFTS THAT I KNOW MY FRIENDS PAID OVER $160.00 FOR. AND IT WAS NEVER WORN….SO SAD …CUSTOMER SERVICE IS WHAT IS GOING TO SORT A GOOD COMPANY FROM A POOR ONE SO GALS LOOK CLOSER AT THE GUARANTEDD AND WARRANTY!!!!THANK YOU
9/24/07 at 2:33 amhello, I have really enjoyed reading these blogs and now its my turn….A few weeks ago my sister had a lia sophia party. We all had such a great time. I just had a baby and am looking for a job where I can stay home. So I decided to sell it. My first starter party is THIS SUNDAY and I am already worried. My sister got her order and one item was missing, one came broken and one was wrong. Then in front of two potential people who would have a party for me (to get my first 5) my cousin said she went to put on her lia bracelet for the first time and it fell on the rug and broke. Now I don’t know if I will get the required amount in sales at my starter party or if I will get my first 5 shows. I do have 2 shows booked already (people who were not at my sisters show)but I still need two more. What if i don’t get the shows within a month of my starter show? When do I sign the advisor agrement?
9/24/07 at 3:21 pmI am looking for an consultant in the Livonia, Mi area. I would like to host a party on Sat. Oct 6th, please contact me at tastefullycindy@yahoo.com, thanks
9/26/07 at 2:00 pmFor those who are debating between Lia Sophia and Premier… why haven’t you considered joining Cookie Lee? I have been in direct sales with Mary Kay for 14 years and wanted to add a line of jewelry strictly to do fundraising for diabetes. I researched them all and found that Cookie Lee had the least investment and biggest return (50%), plus the jewelry is unusual, very inexpensive and has a manageable catalogue that comes out twice a year. The other ones were too overwhelming in terms of numbers of products and confusing hostess programs. Please feel free to contact me at ozexpress@verizon.net for any more info.
9/27/07 at 12:43 pmWhat constitues a “qualifing show”? I am having my first show and just curious?
9/28/07 at 2:48 pmIt’s been interesting to read this site. I signed up as a new advisor two weeks ago and am looking to grow a team, but right now I’m learning. I was a hostess and LOVED the hostess plan, which sold me on the idea of selling this jewelry. If I could get so much for free with only three people at my show, just think what others could get from their shows? It was fun to have a show! We had fun trying things on, and I just know this will be a great thing to help others with too. http://www.liasophia.com/sites/krysta
9/29/07 at 6:14 pmMISSY-A qualifying show is only 250 dollars in customer sales. That is so easy to do just be sure that you over invite and get orders ahead of time if people can’t make it and you deals as a hostess go up ridiculously (sp?) if you can get ten orders and 2 bookings. You should be able to call or shoot your advisor an email if you have any questions. I am happy to help though so feel free to contact me if you would like… hope this helps.
AND FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN BEING PART OF MY TEAM I WILL GIVE YOU AN EXTRA 100 IN JEWELRY IF YOU SIGN UP WITH ME BEFORE NOVEMBER!!! TRUST ME IT IS A WIN WIN SITUATION.. DOES NOT MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE I WILL HELP YOU MAKE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS A WEEK IN NO TIME!!!!!
10/4/07 at 6:38 pmhttp://www.liasophia.com/shane contact me i might want to increase that to more just let me know!!!
Wow, what a great site for people like myself. I had a lot of questions about Liasofia and this site is a wealth of information. I recently decided to sign on and some of the things said here terrify me, yet the overall vibe is positive. Everyone seems very helpful. Out of pocket is next to nothing and you get out what you put into it. I look forward to the challenge of building my own business. Amanda’s story worries me a little. Sounds like her sister’s party was a bit of a gray cloud. I’m just hoping the broken bracelet was a fluke. And there a lot of posts about returned jewelry. I would think that if the jewelry was of poor quality, this company would not be thriving as it does. That’s what I’m assuming anyway. I would love for Amanda to post a note about how that all worked out and how her first party went. Thanks to all that take the time to answer questions. This has been a great tool for me.
10/8/07 at 1:15 amRenee _
Before you sign up with a jewelry company you need to do your homework. I am in the Chicagoland area as well.
I actually had reps from all the companies come out before making my decision.
Let me know if you need any help
joan
vangojo@aol.com
10/8/07 at 5:49 amHi All ~ I am a fairly new lia sophia advisor. I love the jewelry. For my starter show I got over $400 in free product. I have one show and had a fun time meeting people. The jewelry sells itself!
The first show I held with lia sophia I received a check for $250.00. That was for 2 hours of “work” if you call having fun with other woman work!
If anyone would like to join my team, please check out my website and send me your information.
10/12/07 at 5:22 amHELP!
I am a new advisor and my goal was to get 5 qualifying parties in by Oct. 22nd (monday). I’ve already received over $1800 total sales in 3 parties and have another big one tomorrow night, BUT my party tonight is not looking very good. My hostess could only get 1 other person to show.
I’ve already pushed my website and getting outside orders but what happens if it does not turn out to be a qualifying show? Does that mean I’m done selling? No one has ever told me the consequences, just that I HAVE to do it.
Thanks!
10/18/07 at 7:06 pmI am also an Advisor of Lia Sophia. I must say I was not one to wear jewelry but a friend invited me to a show (which I never heard of)and fell in love. I knew that night, I wanted to sell this line.
To answer your questions Missy, A qualifing show is $250.
Which is very easy to reach. Everyone want to talk about a rocky start.
A few days before my Starter show was to start my manager was hospitalized for a severe Staf infection. I had to do my show all by myself (I borrowed my managers kit)and I did great. It was a $900 plus show, I made $270. and since I was also the Hostess I got 40% in free jewelry ($360.)plus my 4-$15 items, 2 half off. It was great.. As for the returns. I keep a file on all my customers in case they lost their reciept. I also, do the returns for my customers and I pay the $15 if they have a show which they earn the 40%. That’s the least I can do for them since they keep me in business.
For the ladies who had a bad experiance, don’t let it alter your mind. Lia Sophia is a great line for costume jewelry. For the ladies considering joining. Go for it… You really should try it. The sky is the limit with this company. I am in R.I, the littlest state in the union…
10/20/07 at 2:20 pmWOW! I”m so glad I found this site. I am in the investigation phase still and am wondering if anyone has heard of Silpada and how this company stacks up?
10/21/07 at 4:19 pmI am a new advisor in the great state of Texas. We have less than 400 advisors and Texas is a BIG place. So far things are going great for me. I love the jewelry and the money I am making. I am only doing 2 parties a week and my schedule is staying full. If there is anyone ANYEWHERE in Texas that is interested in getting started, let me know and my team and I will come to you and get you started. We are excited about this business and we will gladly help you out!
glamourgirl32@sbcglobal.net
Stacey
10/22/07 at 1:34 amHi all, I can’t belive all the posts since my first one way last spring!
I am now a Unit Mgr with a nationwide team of 18 and growing!!
I think it is our comprehensive training pack that gets the New Starts off to a great beginning without having to search all over for forms, the business set up etc. And our generous Welcome Pack.
It’s been just over a year since I started, giving up another DS company after 13 years =) and not regretting it for a minute. lia sophia is generous to Advisors, hostesses and guests.
We just got a jewelry comparison sheet and we blow the other ds jewelry companies out of the water!
Our Rotkvich training cds are fabulous as is our cd with all the forms listed so our new starts are up in running in a few hours. It doesn’t surprise me how generous other Advisors are in sharing info to make us all move forward!
They have helped me scout out the better places to buy supplies, get free business cards, scripts and games! THANK YOU ALL!!
If you are considering lia sophia ask anyone here or give me a quick email through my website, and I can fill you in on how fabulous this company really is.
http://www.liasophia.com/lynnandreske
I see Division Mgr on the horizon!!
Have a blessed day!
Change the life of just one woman and watch the ripple as she shares her blessings with others!
10/23/07 at 12:51 amI noticed that some are wondering about the different jewerly companies out there and what they offer.
I have a comparison sheet of Premier, Cookie Lee, Silpada and lia sophia….
It really shows how generous lia sophia is to Hostesses, guests and its’ Advisors!!
For those interested you can email me at
dreaminginblue@hotmail.com for a copy. I’d love to share with you the possibilities and simplicity of working with lia sophia.
My account is so impressed and dear hubby in sales for over 25 years is sooooo behind this company and my success.
Lynn
10/23/07 at 1:16 pmHello Everyone,
I live in the Chicago Area and I also have been selling Lia Sophia Jewelry for 3 years now, I love it and I see that many of you are asking about the area having to many advisors in it, but the great thing is we can take on advisors from anywhere in the US so if your looking to bring on other advisors on your team you can call any friends, family anyone you know in any state to join your team, we do not have assigned area’s we can go anywhere.
What makes it fun is to get your friends to bring their other friends and get bookings from them so you expand outside of your friend circle this is how you move forward with your business, Challenge your friends to bring 3 people they know that you haven’t met, whether it be a work/church friend.
I would love to talk and share my business with anyone, you can reach me via cell phone 708-670-1135 or Email TammiJoP@aol.com or visit my website at http://www.liasophia.com/TammiPhelan
Share the Love of Jewelry…. Contact me today you can live in any state……
10/24/07 at 2:14 pmI am so disappointed with the Lia Sophia product. I attended a party two months ago and ordered over $200 in jewelry including one piece that I gave to someone for a gift. It all turned a dull, dark gray color after only wearing it a couple of times, including the gift. How embarassing! In having conversations with my friend who hosted the party, I discovered that everyone is having problems with their jewelry that attended her party. My friend bought a gold link bracelet and the gold peeled off after the first time she wore it. I think the jewelry is crap! We’re in the process of trying to see if they will stand by the junk and give us back our money. We’ll see what happens; I hope they handle it properly.
10/25/07 at 1:25 pmMany of you will see a have posted here before. That was BEFORE I became a lia sophia rep. I love it!!!!!!!!! If there is anyone in Michigan who would like to become a rep, just let me know.
Have a great day!
10/25/07 at 6:57 pmI too have been trying to decide between, Silpada and Lia Sophia. Does anyone have any knowledge on Silpada…it didn’t seem like their hostess plan was that great but they also have beautiful jewelry.
10/26/07 at 2:38 amHi everyone! Great site. I’ve been an advisor since April 2006. I have loved every minute of it.
I’m in NJ. If anyone is thinking of a new career, feel free to contact me at my website.
Best of luck!
10/28/07 at 4:27 amI thought it would automatically print it.
My website is: http://www.liasophia.com/tbabler
10/28/07 at 4:28 amHi everyone! I just wanted to add what lia sophia has done for me! I had 2 parties done by a friend of mine who was an advisor and at each show I hostessed I earned around $600 in FREE jewelry! I though what an awesome thing! At my last show my advisor asked if I would like to make it my starter show, all I had to do was fill out the info to join the company. I sent in my $149 check for my started kit and soon received aver $1000 in jewelry that I get to keep even if I decide not to continue. I ended up fuffilling my Excellent Beginnings program and earned $600 in jewelry certificates to add to my collection! I now have been in the business for 4 months and I have a great cliental who keeps me very active. Lia Sophia not only allows me to earn extra income but I can also work full time as a special education teacher and focus on my family! Wouldn’t you like to learn more about how to make your dreams come true?
Denise Fleming
lia sophia advisor
860.889.4491
http://www.liasophia.com/flemingd
Changing peoples lives & making dreams come true for only $149!
Like the jewelry? Place an order.
10/28/07 at 5:30 pmLove the jewelry? Host a show.
Want ALL the jewelry? Become an Advisor. Visit my website and click “Our Opportunity”
Just found this site today! I too am a Division Manager with lia sophia.
10/31/07 at 4:49 pmI’ve seen many posts by several of you that are brand new advisors looking for advice on getting shows, sales, etc…..I want to invite you to check out the message board at http://www.bestofboards.com Click the Jewelry link and then you’ll see links for several jewelry companies. The lia sophia board has really grown and there are a ton of awesome advisors over there - we are constantly sharing ideas and encouraging each other.
ANYONE THAT IS STILL THINKING ABOUT BECOMING AN ADVISOR… NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO START WITH ALL THE GREAT DEALS LIA SOPHIA HAS TO OFFER IT IS GREAT FOR EVERYONE TO USE IT AS A SHOPPING TOOL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON…. I AM OFFERING $200 IN FREE JEWELRY TO ANYONE THAT SIGNS UP UNDER ME AND QUALIFIES BY DEC 14TH…TO QUALIFY YOU HAVE TO HAVE SUBMITTED AT LEAST 5 SHOWS TOTALLING AT LEAST $1500 IN SALES… IF I CAN DO IT ANYONE CAN!!!! CONTACT ME WITH ANY W\QUESTIONS http://www.liasophia.com/shane TRUST ME YOU WILL WANT TO BE PART OF MY TEAM I AM BOUND AND DETERMINED TO AT LEAST GO PART TIME IF NOT COMPLETELY QUIT MY JOB BY SUMMER OF 2008… TO DO THAT I WILL NEED TO BE MAKING AT LEAST $90,000 A YEAR!!!! AND IF I SUCCEED THAT WILL ALLOW YOU TO BE JUST FOOTSTEPS BEHIND ME…. EVERYONE HAVE A WONDERFUL AND SAFE HOLIDAY!!! MAKE GOALS IT IS THE ONLY WAY TO REACH THEM!!!!
10/31/07 at 7:46 pmHI I HAVE BEEN SELLING LIA FOR 3 YEARS I TELL PEOPLE THAT I CAME IN CONTACT WITH IT IS THE EASY WAY TO MAKE GOOD EXTRA MONEY. THE START UP IS VERY GOOD ALSO WHEN YOU HAVE A STARTER SHOW YOU EARN ALL THE HOSTESS ITEMS TO ADD TO YUR KIT THAT ONLY COST 149.00 . THEN GO ON TO DO 6 SHOWS GET PAID AND EARN 200.00 FOR THE FIRST 3 1500.00 THAT YOU SELL IN 15 WEEKS . I MEAN GET PAID AND FILL YOUR KIT. THIS IS WAY TO EASY CHECK OUT MY WEB SITE I WOULD LOVE TO HELP YU GET STARTED. BECKY
11/3/07 at 9:06 pmMY WEB SITE IS http://WWW.LIASOPHIA.COM/BECKYMAK
11/3/07 at 9:08 pmI joined lia sophia about 1 year ago - I thought - I have nothing to lose. I hosted a party, got $340 in free jewelry, bought the kit for $149 and knew that with as little as 2 catalog parties, that would pay for the kit. What I didn’t realize was how much money I could really make at my parties and how much fun I would have wearing and selling the jewelry. I just love it. What a great feeling it is to have fun and make money - I am averaging over $300 per party and I have made as much as $650 in one night, and I feel no pressure. Now that I have 1 year behind me, I feel ready to recruit and build my team. It’s a great company to work for - great incentives, terrific $$, and you can truthfully work at your own pace. If you are motivated you can earn a substantial living! Anyone have any questions or would like to join my team in the NY/Long Island area or anywhere for that matter, you can contact me at liasophia.com/carolpreis or cpreis555@gmail.com
11/7/07 at 7:32 amDo I have this right? At my starter show I will earn free jewelry but no money. Then any bookings I get at my show will be for me to go out and do. I’m excited about this opportunity but I want to make sure I have it right. Thanks.
11/8/07 at 6:44 pmHI JUST WANT TO SAY WHAT A GREAT MONTH IT WAS FOR US WHO SOLD LIA SOPHIA IN OCT. CANT WAIT FOR NOV OUR TEAM HAS 24 BOOKINGS . THIS IS REALLY JUST SAYING HOW MUCH THE PEOPLE LOVE LIA. VIST MY WEB PAGE. http://WWW.LIASOPHIA.COM/BECKYMAK
11/8/07 at 8:02 pmHAVE A GOOD DAY
HI. CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHAT COME IN MY KIT FOR $149 AND SHOULD I HAVE MY KIT BEFORE MY STARTER SHOW. IF I DON’T HAVE IT, HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO COME TO ME. THANKS. I’M EXCITED FOR MY STARTER SHOW.
11/11/07 at 6:40 amHi I’m a new advisor for Lia Sophia, I just wanted to let everyone know what a great company this is to work for. I started out just doing shows for fun and the jewlery a group of my friends get together for girls nite once a month and now were all having shows and I have to potenial recruits. It’s a great way to either make extra cash or even just for the love of the jewlery. were all so happy with all of our bling lol I own my own business and thought this was just going to be a side job thing. but it has taken over lol I love it! I started out with just 6 parites and it grew to 15 parties the incentives for hostess’s are fabulousious!! I even spot lia sophia on people that come into my shop and always comment on it! I’m working my way through western pa so if anyone out there is interested you can email me @ thecepeks@yahoo.com i’m working on my website as we speak lol This is a fun easy way to add income to your family. Please have no doubts I had a party were my friends were very skeptical not sure if they wanted to buy my first party was 850.00 in home sales… so go for it the worse thing is you get alot of nice free jewlery!!!
11/11/07 at 5:19 pmI am in my 2nd year with lia sophia as an Advisor and I really enjoy it. I have 1 new recruit as part of my team. If I never wish to recruit anyone else….I don’t have to. I’m doing what I love (besides a full time job during the week and raising 4 kids), and I love the jewelry. I have felt no pressure to sign people up, sell a certain amount, or to purchase additional jewelry.
11/12/07 at 1:52 amI found it interesting to read some of these comments about “buying more jewelry to add to your collection, buying catalogs, books, gasoline for driving to the parties, etc.” If you work ANY job and can’t walk to it, you have to drive and purchase gasoline. Same with having supplies. I work in an office and must drive every day, plus attend meetings in the evening (more driving, more gasoline), and I need a certain wardrobe. That all costs money.
With lia sophia, your startup cost gets you everything you need. My new recruit….I told her not to purchase additional jewelry until she ‘earned’ it with her FREE jewelry certificates. Instead, I loan her my jewelry to show at parties and it works out great! I’ve even loaned out extra catalogs that I have - even to my upline! I focus on having fun, learning about the people I meet at every party, and keeping a positive attitude. I love it! My website for more information or to reach me: http://www.liasophia.com/gallaglamour
Hi everyone…I just found this site tonight, WOW. Way to Share the Love of Jewelry! I started selling lia sophia in April in the Indianapolis area and love it.
11/12/07 at 3:49 amSamantha - I too looked at Silpada, I love the look. I love lia sophia becuase it is more versitile and more colorful! Besides the warranty they offer, no one can match them.
Barb - you are correct, you will not get paid for your starter show, but all bookings are yours. Good Luck!
Until the 1st week of December I am offering anyone, anywhere the opportunity to become an advisor for FREE! Contact me to find out how to make $ for the Holdiays and get free jewelry…at no cost to you!
Kim
http://www.liasophia.com/kimjohnson
kimjohnson20@embarqmail.com
I wish I had such luck with the business. I love the business and want to stay in it and keep trying at it but I’m having an awful time getting it off the ground. I can’t find anyone to have shows for me..no one. I have been trying since August..I have taken 200 flyers to doorsteps, posted on billboards in stores, advertised online, emailed everyone I know, and still nothing. At the monthly meetings everyone who signed on at the same time as me is doing wonderfully. Woe is me!
11/12/07 at 6:39 amHi! I am simply a consumer and am not biased toward Lia Sophia or Premier. The quality of Lia Sophia is much better, in my opinion. The pieces are much sturdier, heavier, adn stronger. Premier seems more cheaply made. However, Premier is less expensive then Lia Sophia (but you get what you pay for). Again, it is a personal preference. Hope this helps!
11/12/07 at 11:20 pmHi, I used to sell Longaberger years ago and although I enjoyed it for awhile I found it tiring from lugging all that stuff to the parties plus it became costly having to buy monthly samples. I just hosted my first Lia Sophia party for a friend that actually just started selling. I am considering taking the plunge again into direct sales and think Lia Sophia may be for me. What I have seen so far with the hostess benefits I am receiving are amazing. What exactly do you get in the kit for $149? Also where do you get your displays and I just read on this site that maybe you don’t make a commision on your first shows? I really know nothing about signing up and want the basics before I go any furthur. Where can I get an overview of the startup of Lia Sophia. Any info would be great..Thanks
11/13/07 at 5:27 amHave read all the posts with interest. Does anyone know anything about Latasia jewelry? They seem to have a fantastic consultant and hostess program. Has anyone seen their jewelry?
11/13/07 at 10:15 pmThat is correct Barb… Your sponsor submits your show to activate you. She earns the profit, and you get the bookings, the hostess perks etc. From then on you earn the commissions as you will be submitting the shows.
You do get recognition credit for the starter show towards your excellent beginnings also. It won’t ever show in your Sales History, only the person who submits has that listed. So do find out the amount so you can figure out your EB needs.
Any more Q’s feel free to PM me.
Lynn
11/16/07 at 8:04 pmUnit Mgr
http://www.liasophia.com/lynnandreske
Barb- You are correct! Your starter show you are the hostess and receive all of the free jewelry to add to your samples with your starter kit!
11/17/07 at 9:04 pmThen your shows booked at your starter show you will schedule and do those shows. lia sophia recommends that you need to call everyone you know and schedule 5 shows in 5 weeks! lia sophia has Excellent Beginnings the first 15 weeks for new Advisors to help you become successful! lia sophia is an awesome family owned business. I have been with lia sophia for 2 1/2 years and a Unit Manager it’s my fun job! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions liasophia.com/lindasjewels or lindasjewel115@verizon.net
I am considering becoming a Lia Sophia Advisor. I love the jewelry. I am afraid customers will be turned off by the prices if the jewelry. Any comments?
11/18/07 at 4:59 amBarb- You will earn $ and free jewelry at your starter show. You will get 30% of the sales if you do your own show. If you have your recruiter do your show, then she will get the comission instead of you. If you meet your starter show goal, the company has a monthly incentive that you will receive, too. If you have any questions visit my page http://www.liasophia.com/mschiess Good luck with your first show!
11/18/07 at 3:34 pmTammy;
11/18/07 at 6:02 pmWhat do you mean by the customer being turned off by the prices?
lia sophia has prices to fit everyone budget! And all of my customer’s are thrilled with the monthly specials which is called the Save Plan, Buy 2 regular and the 3rd item half price and we insist on the half price item being the MOST EXPENSIVE!
Believe me if you love the jewelry you need to join!!!!
Visit my website at liasophia.com/lindasjewels
Tammy, I think many of us may have had that fleeting thought. It’s when you actually look at our catalog that you see 70% of our items are $50 or less. 40% is $30 or less. We even have some $20 or less. There really is a price point for everyone.
Our Everyday Save Plan is what really does draw guests in. Buy 3 items and your most expensive is 1/2 off!
If a guest loves something that is higher priced I always suggest hostessing. We have an unbelievable hostess program. And then the Lifetime Guarantee,..no questions asked… is what cinches it.
And it has a lot to do with our attitude and the verbage we use when we talk about our “pretties”
If you think about it…look what we pay for a neat bowl, or pair of shoes… an item is worth what we feel it is worth…and lia sophia backs up the gorgeous pieces with so much more!
I’d be happy to share more with you if you have questions.
you can contact me via my website.. http://www.liasophia.com/lynnandreske
I do hope you will strongly consider this awesome company. We are ground floor, offer so much potential for your efforts. I have a Nationwide Team and they can tell you how it has changed their lives in a short time. Income, friends, fun, future security.
LYNN
11/18/07 at 7:59 pmHi Ladies,
Thank you for the feedback. I REALLY do LOVE the jewelry and plan on signing up after the first of the year. I have practically destroyed my one and only catalog drooling over the items I plan on getting. I have been in contact with an Advisor and she has been wonderful in answering my million questions. Thanks again, and the best of luck with your businesses.
11/19/07 at 8:22 amStephanie…
I know this comes after your inquiry about the join-up with lia sophia but just in case you still have questions about the business start up please visit my website where I have a link that answers many common questions regarding lia sophia. Just click on ‘my business’ and there will be a link about answers to questions about joining lia sophia. Also, I have gotten very good prices on jewelry displays at Nilecorp.com They were even cheaper than my local display stores. Good luck and I know you will so very happy with lia sophia! http://www.liasophia.com/arlenewalczak
11/27/07 at 5:48 pmLadies,
I am not a consumer of Lia Sophia nor an advisor, in fact I’ve never even looked at one of the catalogs. I am, however, a husband of a new advisor who can’t keep her mouth shut about Lia Sophia. Everyday another box is dropped off at my door with more jewelery in it. It’s incredible. My wife has been involved with Arbonne for the past two years and has worked her a$$ off but has made more money with Lia Sophia in just one month. Even though I’m not a fan of costume jewelery (in fact I had no idea what is was until my wife explained it to me. After all, with her April birthday I haven’t looked at a piece of jewelery that didn’t have diamonds in it for over eight years now.) even an idiot like me can see the quality and how beautiful the jewelery is.
Probably the most unbelievable part of Lia Sophia from my perspective is how easy is has seems for wife and how much fun she is having. The jewelery sells itself; she gets one if not two bookings from every show she does, guaranteed; she has earned hundreds of dollars (and soon to be thousands of dollars) of free jewelery that she adores; and she has put hundreds of dollars into our bank account (and again, soon to be thousands) for having fun. Unbelievable.
Before my wife started this she said she just wanted some free jewelery and she thought this was the best way to do it. Now she has two and possibly three people interested in becoming advisors themselves and probably won’t be working a 9-5 by next fall. We know a lot of successful entrepeneurs in direct sales and network marketing but there is just something magical about the words FREE and JEWELERY when talking to a woman.
I love you all and good luck.
11/30/07 at 5:56 amhttp://www.liasophia.com/aprudhomme
Het Ladies,
My team is still looking for a few Texas girls that want to make some money and have some fun! We are working on getting a team built but we would like to expand out of the Abilene area. WE have shows booked in Houston as well as the DFW metroplex. Our team is hosting a men’s open house next week. We sent out 236 invites and are offering free gift wrap and delivery. What a great way to boost year end numbers and earn some CHristmas cash!!! IF you would like to be a part of our team, please contact me and we will get you going!
glamourgirl32@sbcglobal.net
http://www.liasophia.com/staceysanford
Stacey
11/30/07 at 6:23 pmI live in Florida and not very many people have heard of lia sophia. My business has really taken off. I love this company! If anyone would like to know more about this great opportunity or start your own business contact me I would love to help you. You will be amazed by how much fun you will have the jewelry really sells itself. lia sophia is a wonderful company to be with!!! And we are not saturated with a ton of consultants, we have room for growth.
Crystal
http://www.ammaxwell@cfl.rr.com
12/6/07 at 4:30 pmhttp://www.liasophia.com/crystalm
I love to drop back here from time to time!
Alex– yes as a husband aren’t you just wowed by what lia sophia is offering to your wife and to you!!
One of my teammates is taking her husband to Cancun for 7 days with just some of her earnings and she works her lia sophia business just a few shows per month. She has a busy life but loves getting out of the house for some ladies time, loves wearing the jewelry and is now enjoying spending some CA$$H too!
As our teams grow, they are our best source of references for this great company. They can tell you why they joined, how their UPLINE is doing, what they are winning and earning!
I worked with another DS company for a long time and we were always told for every 3 we had that joined, 2 would not stay.
With lia sophia that is soooo not the case! I don’t know if it’s the jewelry that they become addicted to, the income that seems so easy to earn, the new friendships or personal growth. Maybe a combo of some or all. I’m just glad to see how lia sophia is enhancing their lives…and how they are passing it on.
As a National Team we are building financial independence for ourselves, and we love mixing the different opinions and ideas that come from a diverse group. It helps us all grow a stronger business.
Have a wonderful evening!
Lynn
12/7/07 at 1:29 amhttp://www.liasophia.com/lynnandreske
This is an awesome site! It is great for advisors to help them handle customer problems. I just joined lia sophia in October and recently met my first Excellent Beginnings goal. I love this company and wish I had found it at 18, before I went $20,000 in debt for college! I’m from Monroeville, IN and if anyone is interested in booking a show visit my website http://www.liasophia.com/jessica forks.
12/11/07 at 8:23 pmNot sure if anyone will get this any time soon… but…
I am wondering, I am a teacher, a newlywed, and a new homeowner. As you can guess, my husband and I would love to have some extra money at the end of every month. I am interested in Lia Sophia, but I really am NOT interested in getting promotions and climbing the LS ladder. Im wondering if that is ok? I really want to be successful, but I want this to be a true part time kind of thing. Is it frowned upon to go into this type of business and know that you want to stay as a plain old adviser? Like I said, Im very interested in doing this, and I LOVE the product, but I dont want to get into something if i NEED to try to move up the ladder.
Please let me know what you think.
12/15/07 at 4:15 amAny lia sophia advisors in the Greensboro,NC area have some catalogs to sell? Thought I could wait ’til Jan to purchase some at a discount and just got an opportunity to do a show this weekend. carla@eyecandylady.com Thanks!
12/20/07 at 11:05 pmHi,
I am a sterling silver jewerly consultant and the quality is OUTSTANDING with a lifetime warranty. If you would like me to give you more info, please email me at susancrivac@comcast.net
Susan
12/21/07 at 6:02 pmAnswers to questions you might have about joining lia sophia with ME!
When you start your search for the perfect direct selling or home party line business, here are some valuable questions to ask when comparing companies and opportunities. I have filled in the answers regarding the Lia Sophia Jewelry advisor opportunity.
1. Start up cost should be minimal. Start up cost in direct selling and network marketing companies are usually modest and mainly to cover the cost of the sales kit. What is their start up cost? What comes in the kit? Start up kit for lia sophia advisors cost $149 which includes 24 pieces of jewelry, jeweler’s carrying case, 1†display tray, set of 2 foam sheets, merchandise stock list, excellent beginnings DVD & beyond training program, display cloth, ring sizer, 200 colored invitations, guest lists, customer selection tickets, hostess envelopes, wish lists, hostess selection & order summary sheets as well as 20 catalogs. I offer anyone that joins my team an incentive, if you have 3 shows that total at least $1,500 in your first 5 weeks, I will give you an additional $100 jewelry certificate to use towards jewelry to add to your kit for displays.
2. Some companies require a monthly purchase. Is there a monthly minimum purchase requirement and if so, how much is the monthly investment? Lia sophia has no monthly requirements or minimums. To be considered active you must have $250 in sales in a quarter.
3. Most companies submit the local state sales tax, however, there are a few that do not. Will I be required to submit my own state sales tax? No, lia sophia does that for you.
4. Check with each company regarding their return policy. This will be vital to your business. Can I return unwanted or damaged products and if so, what is the return policy? This is one of the wonderful things about lia sophia. They have a Lifetime Replacement Guarantee on all of the jewelry for customers and advisors. What is really nice is all returns from customers are done directly between the customer and the company. The advisor has nothing to do with it once the sale is complete. There is no charge for returns or exchanges for 120 days. After that, there is a $5.00 fee for the customer.
5. Do you have a buy-back policy? Some companies offer to buy back unsold marketable products purchased within 12 months prior, should you decide to quit the business for 90% of the price you originally paid. Do they offer a buy back policy? For a period of one year the company will take back any unused jewelry or supplies still in its original packaging, provided it can be resold as part of the current line. Credit will be at 90% of the amount paid. Any past due amounts will be applied before rebate is paid.
6. Some companies require independent representatives to pay for portions of the hostess gifts, etc. You should know up front whether part of your commission earned will go to cover these costs. This will reduce the actual amount of commissions earned. Am I required to cover part of the hostess gifts or pay admin. Fees, etc.? The only fee towards the hostess plan is $6.00. That is the only amount that is subtracted from your commission check. Another benefit of lia sophia compared to other direct sales companies is that we earn commission on all half price items, including those purchased by the hostess. So if your show total is $500, your commission would be $144.00 which is $500 minus x 30% minus $6.00.
7. It is always smart to compare catalog and supplies cost as they vary by company. What do your catalogs and paperwork cost? Catalogs are $6.50 for a pack of 10. Invitations cost $4.00 for 100. Wish lists cost $2.00 for pad of 50. Hostess summary sheet $1.25 for 12. Guest list $3.75 for 12. Sales slips $2.25 for 50. Plus lia sophia has a printable section on their web site for advisors to print off some supplies for free.
8. Customer shipping charges are important to your business and can vary greatly from company to company. What are the customer shipping charges? And consultant shipping charges for supplies and orders? Lia Sophia charges a flat $3.80 per order no matter what the size. Advisors are also charged $3.80 for any order whether it be supplies or samples no matter how big or small.
9. It is customary for companies to have a monthly or quarterly sales requirement to stay active and/or receive overrides. What is the monthly/quarterly requirements? There are no sales requirements as an advisor. When or if you decide to move up with the company and become a manager, you then need to have $1,500 in personal sales a month with a total of $5,000 team sales in a month to earn commission on your downline.
10. If you plan to participate in local fairs, festivals or events, you will want to know whether the company allows you to sell cash & carry items. Many will not as they prefer representatives to provide one on one customer support and book to increase sales. Do you allow representatives to sell products at local fairs and events? You may have a stand at any event and sell products however, we do not sell the kind of product that requires an inventory to carry.
11. Many companies provide representatives with a company approved website. If you plan to market your business online, this will be vital to your success. Does your company provide a website and if so, what is the cost? If they do not, can I design my own? Yes, lia sophia has company approved websites that you can buy for $9.95 a month and you may set your own preferences to the site to make it your own.
12. Some companies authorize representatives to deduct their commissions prior to sending in the show order, while others require all monies collected forwarded to home office and then commission checks are issued monthly or twice per month. How are you required to submit payment for a show? All money from the show is submitted to the company and lia sophia sends you a commission check weekly or you can sign up for direct deposit.
13. Many companies now ship their products directly to the consumer or hostess, however, there are a few that require the representatives to deliver a show or products. Am I required to deliver products? No, all party orders are sent to the hostess and all individual sales are sent to the individual.
14. With some opportunities, representatives are encouraged to stock products to have on hand for eager customers. Will I be required to stock or carry inventory? No, we do not stock or carry inventory.
15.Most companies allow their representatives to purchase products or display items at a special discount. Are representatives allowed to purchase products at a discount and if so, what is the discount? As an active advisor, you will enjoy a discount of 70% on jewelry samples. You may only purchase one of each item. Twice a year prior to a new catalog coming out, the company offers the chance for you to earn a privilege purchase of a 77% discount on jewelry.
16. What is your commission structure? Advisors earn 30% on all personal sales. When you recruit 3 people and have monthly team sales of $5,000 and a minimum of $1,500 from you, you can become a manager and earn 40% commission on your personal sales and 10% commission on your recruits retail sales.
17.Does lia sophia offer additional incentives, such as trips, a cash bonus and etc.? Yes, there is a trip you can earn yearly. They also offer an excellent beginnings program for new advisors to earn up to $600 in free jewelry certificates for reaching certain sales levels in their first 15 weeks of business. The company also offers monthly contests and incentives as well.
18.What type of support is available? First of all, the support of me, my manager and her upline. Not to mention all the support from the company. They offer incentives monthly for sales levels reached. There is a special section on the advisor advantage website that is called lia sophia university and the company is constantly adding new things to help with our business. I will personally do everything I can to help you succeed no matter what your goal with lia sophia is, we will work together.
As with any business, finding what works for you and your lifestyle will be the key. Take time to research opportunities and consider whether the business and support team are a good match for you. Call me today!
12/22/07 at 3:31 am860-210-8032
magner7175@sbcglobal.net
http://www.liasophia.com/sharonmagner
Hi Becky,
Your scenario is very typical =)
I have several teammates in similiar situations.
Getting married soon, wanting to pay for the wedding.
Having a baby and wanting the expenses paid, and the flexibility down the road.
Getting a new car or home and wanting to have lia sophia cover those expenses…but not really wanting to make a career of this.
We can work out a schedule that gets you what you need in the most efficient manner without running into your teacher prep time, school hours/schedule and without taking up too much of your down time. I ran an inhome daycare for 15 years…so I know downtime is cherished! =)
With a new home you probably have many projects going! My dear hubby is in housing and we have lived in about 20 in our 27 years together =) I know they can be a wonderful thing and a money pit at the same time!!
Some lia sophia Uplines require you to do xx amount of shows, to have xx amount of shows lined up before you can join them, require you to do so many on a monthly basis. That is NOT my philosophy. I want the business to be YOUR business with my guidance helping you to get the success you want! True Corp. guidelines require a show only every 12 weeks to remain active, and they stress in their literature that this should be whatever it is you might need from being associated with lia sophia Jewelry.
It is true that if you move to Mgmt you make more, but there is more required of you then also. And as I stated, it is not a necessary path to follow.
There is a lot of great info on the posts here as to HOW lia sophia works and what it can offer to you. What really works well is to speak one/one and interview whomever you might wish to learn more about/from, and see if the mesh is good, the particulars are what you need/want. Then make a decision. At that point you can say ..Hey, I need to make $xx per month to help my family out. What would I have to do on average to get there?
I furnish references from my teammates, and I’d love to speak with you in person. I have teammates all over the US, working at their own pace, and would be comfortable with helping to set you up also.
I have a great New Start Welcome pack that enhances the Starter Kit. All the paperwork in hard copy and on cd to get you going so that you are in business, not trying to figure out the business.
My website is