Premier Designs Jewelry?
Posted: 5/23/07Am I missing something important here? 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 located at premierdesigns.com?
*there used to be a picture here, but Premier Designs asked me to take it down. Is there ANYONE who can send me some copyright free Premier Designs Jewelry photos? If so: thanks in advance!
Apparently they’ve been around in the US for over 22 years… Anyone can enlighten me? And what does the bible have to do with the jewelry? :D ;-)
Hello I am independent distributor of Premier Designs High Fashion Jewelry. It is a great company to both work for and buy from!! Everything they sell and/or make is gauranteed for life!!! We have a wide variety of high fashion jewelry which is sure to please everyone!! We have a catalogue over 100 pages long with sterling silver, gold and silver, swarvorsky crystals, and other genuine gems. As for the bible content, Andy and Joan, the founders, have a strong belief in the principles of God’s word. They feel God brought them on this journey and without his support the company would not be the success it is today!!
5/28/07 at 3:13 pmThanks, Nicole! Anywhere I can get my hands on such a catalogue in Europe?
5/28/07 at 3:15 pmHi Daphne,
6/12/07 at 1:12 amI am an Independent Distributor for Premier Designs as well. If you email me your name/address I would be glad to send you a packet with catalog and more info! My email is REDDheadedjeweler@hotmail.com
hello daphine, and hi jamie!! daphne, i am glad you have an expressed interest in the jewelry, it is fabulous. if you still would like more, please feel free to email me at nskurjunis@hotmail.com
6/12/07 at 12:15 pmI just happened to run across this website, and I just have to let you all know that I just signed up with Premiere today!
6/16/07 at 5:48 amPlease understand that I was NOT in anyway looking to get into a business like this…but after going to a Cookie Lee and a Lia Sophia party in the last month, THEN attending a Premier party on Tuesday, I was absolutely amazed at the HUGE selection that they offer! The quality of Premier seems to be held to a higher standard than other companies. Plus for me the biblical principles that the founders stand behind were hands-down for me a no-brainer that at least this company had moral and values behind it.
I am completely excited to get started – and from what I have seen from numerous jewlery companies – this one seems to pay the best and compensate the hostess the best also! :)
Deanna,
You have made an excellent decision! I have been selling Premier for 3 years and love it more now than ever! I am actually going to step out in faith and do Premier fulltime at the end of July!
6/20/07 at 9:29 pmAre you going to Rally?
Hi Ladies,
I am actually looking at becoming a part of Premier Designs and just have not made that final decision for vairous reasons. Can any of you tell me a little about how it has helped you financially and personally. Thank you!!!
6/27/07 at 4:48 pmHi gals!
6/29/07 at 6:01 amI have been selling Premier for a month now. It has been tough getting started, but I have loved every minute of it and am so glad I made the choice to get into the business. I would recommend it to anyone! And anyone who is interested in hearing more about the business can email me at krispix7@yahoo.com
If you know a jeweler, talk to them! You won’t regret it!
Kristin
Several years ago my wife became a Premier Jeweler and was able to replace her income from her job as a legal secretary after a very short time. I later became unemployeed for the first time in my life and decided to join her in the business until I found another ” real job ”
6/29/07 at 4:06 pmWe were in the business for six years and it was a life saver for us. The great thing about Premier is that it is always there if you need it. I know that I never have to be unemployed as long as Premier is around.I don’t even know how much the kit is now but what ever the cost it is worth it. The people we met in Premier have been lifetime friends…like family. If you are a self starter you can do the business. We will more than likely rejoin ourselves. If you are employed start partime, 1- 2 shows per week.
Hi Holly! I went to a friends party – not at all looking to get in…here’s what did it for me:
1. I LOVE jewelry! Their selection in the catalog amazed me! TONS to choose from, so I was going to have a party – but a few of my close friends are busy this summer and couldn’t come to mine – but they offered to have a party off of mine BEFORE I even had one! I figured – gosh whatever the cost is to get in, I am sure I could make enough off of at least 3-4 parties to pay for the costs to get in. And the jewerly would be mine anyway…how can you go wrong. I decided to do it! :)
7/1/07 at 7:31 am2. I am a christian – the biblical base and backing behind this company seems very very strong. I checked with the Better Business Bur. (and I encourage you to do the same)make sure you look under Premier Designs INC. There “track” record compared to other similar companies was a good indicator that this company was legit – and treated their customerers AND their jewlers like GOLD.
3.The gal who signed me up was not pushy or phonny – you know if you get a good and legit feeling with someone. The closer to me was that she said if I decided in 30 days I didn’t like doing this – she would buy my kit back at wholesale from me – so I would be out too much. I know the bottom line looks like a big one – but I truely belive that if a company makes it SO cheap to get in – there is no value on their product.
Good Luck! I have my first traning show on Monday and I am so excited! :)
Congrats to you for joining Premier! The choice is now yours… Go out there and get your 6-9 shows for the EXTRA free jewelry. Call anyone and everyone you know. The support in Premier has been wonderful. If there is anything I can do to help you, please reply or email me…alsk4@yahoo.com
7/2/07 at 3:52 amPlease maila current catalog to me at:
776 Britton Street
Chicopee, MA 01020
Thanks so much!
8/8/07 at 8:08 pmHi Darlene,
8/12/07 at 8:31 pmHas anyone been in touch with you with a catalog? If not, I am a Premier Designs Jeweler and I would be happy to help you out. Let me know by emailing me at janda@ruralwaves.us.
Looking forward to your reply. Anne
Hi Darlene, I just saw this post and I will get a catalog in the mail to you!!
8/12/07 at 9:05 pmMy name is Heather. I started my career with Premier about 2 months ago and I love it. I am still trying to build up my business. I currently stay home with my 2 children plus I do foster care. So doing home shows is a great time for me to get adult time :). If anybody has any advice for me I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you and have a fabulous week.
Heather
8/13/07 at 4:10 amheatherahartman@dejazzd.com
I apologize if this is not the right place to make this kind of comment, as I think the jewelry is probably very nice and appeals to people who like fashion jewelry.
8/14/07 at 5:42 amI have a friend who sells this jewelry and I have told her several times I am just not interested in buying it or having a party of my own, although I told her she could use my home if she wanted and have also tried to refer others to her.
However, she called last week with a request that I come to her home and help her with her furniture arrangement and selecting some new furniture, which I said I would do as a favor for free, as I am in the business of home staging. I told her I would come and help her, but was bringing my small grandson with me.
When we arrived, she was just starting a jewelry show and about six women were sitting on her couch with jewelry on! She told me to put my grandson in a room where her small unattended son was sitting all alone in a high chair, and the room was blocked off by a safety gate. I was almost brokenhearted and shocked that this woman would be so deceptive and waste my time with my grandson as well!
As far as I understand “Biblical Principles”, the activities of a hostess would be based on truth and honesty, not lies and deceptiveness.
After spending about 15 minutes with her totally undisciplined and misbehaving son, I decided the most loving thing I could do would be to take my grandson and try to salvage the rest of the day, which we did.
I HOPE this is an isolated case. I can’t believe women are reduced to preying on other women to gain status or money or whatever is important in Premier Designs. Relationship certainly didn’t seem to be emphasized. I checked the website and found refernces to “missions” and “biblical principles”, but absolutely not one word of supporting evidence to that.
Yes, my feelings ARE hurt! I think what she did was very cold. I don’t think I would ever be able to really trust this person.
Kahni,
I too hope this was an isolated incident. It is not Premier Designs practice to deceive anyone. Apparently this lady doesn’t share the same principles as Premier. I truly hate that your only experience with Premier Designs was a bad one. I am an independent distributor with Premier and I can tell you first hand that they are founded on biblical principles and that the profit that the company makes from the sale of the jewelry is used to support various missions around the world. It also has the best hostess plan of any direct sales companies around as well as the best compensation for us working moms who choose to become independent distributors. Your friend probably thought she was doing you a favor by inviting you to the show but she shouldn’t have done it dishonestly. I hope that you will not hold this one ladies mistake against the company as a whole. It truly is an awesome business to be a part of. If anyone would like more information please feel free to email me at jmcleland@mindspring.com.
8/15/07 at 9:08 pmI am so sorry to hear about that sitution. I am very upfront with everyone. I know that I have family and friends who will never attend my show and I never pressure them. I understand that it is not for everyone.
I know that Tim & Joan Horner (owners of the company) strive on service to our customers and not on what we will make. Yes this is our job but I try to create friendship with my guests even if they never purchase anything. For me it’s not about the money it about getting women together having a fun evening out.
I’m sorry again and I hope that you don’t hold that against Premier.
Heather Hartman
8/16/07 at 4:43 amIndpendent Distributor
Premier Design
heatherahartman@dejazzd.com
Hello, I’d just like to share an incredible story about Premier. In the past I have been a part of other home based businesses. I didn’t do well and decided to never try again. I’ve been to a couple of Premier parties and the Distributor seemed so inviting and friendly. I decided to give Premier a try. One day I was training with my Premier Mom and the phone rang, I let the machine get it not realizing it was Premier welcoming me to the company!!! I couldn’t believe it!! The very next day, I received a phone call from the Prayer team at Premier. My husband was undergoing a kidney biopsy and she had been told by my Premier Mom and called to pray with me! As you can imagine, I cried!!! We were on the phone for 30 minutes and I can’t tell you how thankful I am to have answered the phone. Then just a couple of days later, I got another call from the home office (this time I thought I was in trouble, no company has called me this much) and the nice lady on the phone said she had left a message for me the other day to welcome me and just wanted to call back and get a live voice and say hello. Isn’t that incredible!?! I have only been with Premier 2 weeks. I had my training show tonight and am ready to start my business. I praise God for bringing this opportunity my way. What a blessing ! I know there may be bad parts to a business, but WOW…this is fabulous ! Blessings to all…
8/18/07 at 6:08 amHi,
I am thinking about joining the Premier team. I love the jewlery but I am not sure if I could afford the $400 fee to get started. What do you get with that fee anyways? Also out side of friends, family and co-workers what are some of the selling strategies to get complete strangers to have a show? I just want to be sure this is something I can do before I join… any help would be appreciated…
Thanks!
8/21/07 at 3:08 amHi Melissa,
I would love to give you more information and insight on Premier and the opportunity that it offers. Please e-mail me directly and I’ll be happy to answer any and all questions that you may have. My email is mirandagem@peoplepc.com
8/21/07 at 4:55 pmThank you!
Hey Melissa,
I also am an independent distributor for Premier. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. I just started and I was very leery at first as well. Let me tell you about my experience! Feel free to e-mail me anytime (megghan_parsons@yahoo.com) I check my e-mail frequently! Make it a great day :)
-Megghan
8/22/07 at 4:20 pmDear Ladies,
I have been a Premier Jeweler for 5 years now. There have been good times and bad. Which were all brought on by my own doings. As one Premier Jeweler once said “God can not bless inactivity.” If I work MY business then it works WELL for me, however if I do nothing I get nothing. I have made lifelong friends through Premier. Our National Rally is about making our lives better and not about SELL, SELL, SELL. Premier has allowed me to quit my job and be a stay at home mom for my three children. I have bought new furniture, taken vacations, and paid cash for Christmas with my earnings from my jewelry shows. If you could use an extra $500 (or more it is up to you)a month check into Premier. For more info E-mail me at dna_hargus@yahoo.com. Thank you for letting me brag about a great company.
Angie H. in Oklahoma
8/24/07 at 8:15 amI am a Premier Designs Jeweler and approaching my 1 year anniversary, too! I have had a blast, made new friends, learned a ton about myself and made money too. I love Premier and all that the company stands for. Just a quick side note, the founders are ANDY and Joan Horner (not Tim as noted here:
Heather
I know that Tim & Joan Horner (owners of the company) strive on service to our customers and not on what we will make. Yes this is our job but I try to create friendship with my guests even if they never purchase anything. For me it’s not about the money it about getting women together having a fun evening out.
Thanks! I am in Northeast Ohio, if anyone would like a catalong or just has questions about the company or what I do as a jeweler feel free to contact me!
Tiffany
8/29/07 at 12:55 ame_mailTiff@yahoo.com
I too am looking to get into premier. I know nothing about this,so all I can learn would be a good thing.
8/29/07 at 1:57 pmI too am looking into joining Premiere.
8/29/07 at 3:37 pmCan someone please post what you get for the $400?
Hello Ladies!!,
8/29/07 at 7:38 pmI have been an independant distributor for Premier for just over a year now. In the begining it was AWESOME!! And as my life began to get crazy, I neglected Premier, and my buisness suffered. I have now moved to a VERY small town in Georgia, and I do not know ANYONE!!! And I am going to get started again!!!
I am going to have to be the one DOING the training now, not just going to the training!! I am a little freaked out, but I am sure everything will go just fine. No One else has to know how freaked out I am….. Hopefully we will get some more distributors near here…. at the moment this area has not been tapped. So here it goes!!!
I am excited for those of you that just began with Premier, and for those of you that are interested in learning more about Premier. This is the first step. Have a blast!!!! And make a little money too…..
Barb,
If you will email me directly, I will be happy to share with you more about the business opportunity.
Rachel
rmr24@hotmail.com
8/29/07 at 9:01 pmHello ladies! I just found this blog today and thought after reading so many entries on Premier that I’d add my two cents! I happened up on this as I’m helping my cousin to research a biz that she wants to start. Not looking really good for what I’ve found on them, so I wanted to see what’s out here about Premier. This August 19th was my 5th Anniversary with the AWESOME company! I started literally because my mother went to a show and told me I should do it. I’d never seen a show, could have cared less about the whole God thing and really didn’t seem to get tingles about the jewelry in the catalog. What I came to LOVE though was the way I was treated and cared about, even when I couldn’t sell a thing. How people checked on me and my husband when we went through rough times. How my upline, sideline and downline, calls me just to say “hello”. How Andy and Joan send me handwritten notes of thanks and encouragement for the singing I do at our rallies and EVERY birthday and anniversary. How they recognize me in a sea of jewelers and call me by name. How I KNOW that I am loved and appreciated not for what I can produce but just because…IT’S PHENOMENAL! I am a Two Diamond Designer, which basically means I’ve sponsored people that sponsored people and it equates FOR ME to between 80 & 100 people in our 10-10-10. Our monthly income is ASTOUNDING compared to what I’d make at a 40 hour per week job. I stay home with my two little people (3 & 7) and I wouldn’t trade this business for any other opportunity out there. If you are looking for a company that cares, does the right thing, stands for the right thing, and feels that you are at least worth HALF of everything you sell, you CAN NOT AFFORD to NOT check out Premier. The website may not be much but keep in mind they want us to build personal relationships with our jeweler family. You can’t do that via computer. The jewelry is the BEST! The Golden Guarantee is GREAT! The people are AWESOME! The income is SECOND to NONE! You will not regret your decision if you are willing to work and not quit. If you are looking for a get rich quick scheme, don’t bother going to the site. You get paid when you work with Premier. It’s that simple. I truly hope this helps someone. Be sure to call 800-486-7378 to find a rep in your area that can share the biz with you or just mail a catalog. You can also reach me at 734-325-2450
8/29/07 at 9:16 pmBarb,
I’d love to get you some information… please mail me at cristina.guillermo@gmail.com and leave me your phone number… it’s so much better to talk in person!
I’ve been in Premier since June 2007 and am loving it! Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
8/30/07 at 2:23 amWow!
8/30/07 at 9:14 pmI love it this is a great site! I would love to help YOU Shine wiht Premier Designs1 This company is amazing. My nhusband has said he would have willing paid ten times the amount to get in for all of the growth, confidence and joy I get from being a jeweller. I Shine because of pPremiere Designs and I would love to tell you why because of Premier Designs I now Sparkle and Shine!
Please contact me it wouuld be nmy great pleasure to watch you grow in this comapny.
YouShine@bellsouth .net
Nina BB
Barb Feaser,
This is a cool blog! Not quite sure what I am doing, but that is okay. I felt like that when I first started Premier and there were people there to help me along the way. We say “Even though you are in business for yourself, you are not in business by yourself”. Love that!o it, evenif they never see one penny from it. It is not about the money but the joy we get in serving one another and other women out in the homes across America. Oh the money is great to, there is no better plan in all of direct selling! People will help you and are happy to do it.
8/30/07 at 9:26 pmWhat ever I can do to help you, please let me know. This company changed our entire family’s life. God is big and Premier is built on His word. It is amazing!
Shine
Nina BB
404-271-3805
You to can Sparkle and Shine with Premier Designs!
Hi. I just started with Premier,actually waiting to get my start up package as we speak but I am “officially” signed up. I am a bit nervous but so excited! I have been to quite a few shows and just decided to do it for myself and hopefully get things going good and meet new friends. If you have any advice for me and you are with Premier please email me with advice! Thank you very much!
acpremier@hotmail.com
A
9/1/07 at 5:00 amWell Ihave bought Premier for about 6 year snow. AND I loved it until I ran into a lady who sels Cookie Lee, and it blew me away. It is gorgeous AND affordable for a mother of FOUR. Yes I have four kids at home, can’t really afford a $75 necklace & if I want a bracelet to match, there went lunch money for a week. SO I had a Cookie Lee show. It was so much fun. I signed up & I am having a blast. The company has called me four times to wish me well & ask if I need any help. My Senior director flew down to have a training for me & a few other newbees. It’s a wonderful company too!! I have received many emails from ladies in my upline offering to help & just moral support. I even had one lady sign up under me my first month. Its not a “sit through a long presentation home show”, It’s a come & go — try it on, if you want it you can buy it from me that night not wait weeks to get it. AND VERY affordable. The best part all my working friends, with children can afford it! I am not knocking Premier I have many lovely pieces from them & one of my best friends sells it. BUT I prefer Cookie Lee!!
9/4/07 at 2:33 amIf you would like more information email me chrystal26@msn.com
Hello All! I’m a Partylite girl but I just attended a Premier Show and WOW I am impressed! I love the jewelry…but was impressed with the underlying spirituality of the company. It’s not in your face but you sure can tell it’s there! I just have one question for you Jewelers out there…what is the extra hostess incentive for Sept and if anyone knows October…I sure did love the jewelry and would love to get in on any bonus!!! I know what my hostess extras are usually a month-month in a half early…so I’m bringing it to you girls (guys) Thanks to all!
God Bless!
9/4/07 at 4:50 amCarla
I just hosted a Premier party this past weekend because my friend from college just started selling it and I agreed to do a show for her. It was really fun, and I got $415 in free jewelry based on my show sales. I’m thinking about doing it part time for extra cashe alongside my 40 hour work week. However, I was told by a third party to be careful because no legitimate company makes you pay $1200 to start working for them and that it is a pyramid scheme. Can anyone give me some insight regarding this?
Many Thanks.
9/4/07 at 6:48 pm@Laura
I have two sisters who sell Premier (one full time) and I sent out the documents this morning for my wife to sign up.
This is NOT a pyramid scheme. You sign up “under” someone who is supposed to be a mentor and to help you get your business started. Then they make a commission on a percentage of your sales but if they don’t work at all during any given month (there’s a certain dollar limit… $600, I think), they get $0 commission. So it forces people to keep working in order to get commission checks from their “down-line.”
How much would you have to pay to ‘distribute’ McDonalds hamburgers? It costs tens of thousands of dollars to get into a business like that. Is McDonalds a legitimate business for making you purchase the right to use their name and materials and purchase a building, etc, etc.?
As I understand it, the $400 is simply a fee for the right to distribute Permier Designs Jewelry. The other $750 for the “Presidents Package” is to start off your inventory so that you have pieces to show at the parties instead of passing around a catalog. In my opinion, it would be better to have a few samples of the product you’re trying to sell. Mind you, probably no one has EVERY piece in the catalogs, but if you have a large enough selection of the more popular pieces you’ll sell more! The Presidents Package is a killer deal at $750 for $2000 retail value of the product to start up your business.
I think that ANY legitimate company has an initial investment that you have to pay out to start the business. Your third-party is incorrect.
I hope I’ve been able to answer some of your questions… as I said, my wife is brand new to this but I’ve known of the company and their top-notch products for over 7 years that my one sister has been selling.
9/7/07 at 10:10 pmIf you have any other questions, my email address is on my website (linked to my name above)
Hi Laura!
I had to be the most skeptical “potential” new Premier Designs jeweler, but I took the plunge in hopes of supplementing my full-time Project Manager job. Exactly one year later (I just received my annual renewal packet), I have an amazing testimony to Premier–the company, the product, and the potential. I welcome the opportunity to share my story with you (or anyone interested). I can be reached at 616.402.9071 or thejewelrydiva@yahoo.com.
Angela
9/8/07 at 4:56 amHi Laura! :) I can tell you it is not a pyramid scheme. If you want more information on the Premier send me an email and I will talk to you about it. I have a lot of information and could help you out. How many companies give you 50% of your sales and you get paid first? That is awesome. I tried Mary Kay, Avon, and multiple other things and this time I finally found a great company! Send me an email!
Thanks. Looking forward to talking/emailing with you!!
April
9/8/07 at 8:59 amIf anyone has any questions on Premier feel free to email me at acpremier@hotmail.com.
God Bless.
9/8/07 at 9:01 amI just happened upon this blog. I, too, am an independent jeweler with Premier Designs and have just re-signed to begin my 3rd year. I’ve come a long way since 2005 and have Premier to thank for that. Its the relationships that far outweigh the money you have the potential of making in this business. Yes, Premier is built on biblical principals that help guide business decisions, What is right and What is best, are always forefront in the founders minds. Andy and Joan Horner (founders – Tim was just named the President at National), are fair, honest, caring people who not only talk the talk, but walk the walk. I am honored and blessed to be part of such an awesome, caring company who puts PEOPLE first. Can’t say that of “corporate america” today.
I love what I do and I love what it has done for me. God works in very mysterious ways…
9/10/07 at 7:29 pmHello everyone!
I just stumbled across this site, and I love it! It is amazing to hear how Premier has blessed so many! I am also an independant distributor for Premier Designs. Like many others have said there is no other company that can compare! If anyone is reading this and is on the fence of whether or not they want to join premier I urge you to do so. If you are like me and the many others who have posted comments you will be thankful that you joined. I have made the best of friends being in premier, I am able to contribute to our household income, and I am constantly meeting great new women! Premier is a GREAT company because we are based upon Biblical princaples, I am not saying premier is a christian company because it is not, Premier the company does not have a place in Heaven; however many premier jewelers do (including myself). What I am saying is that Andy and Joan Horner have done their best to instill the values of intregity, love, honesty, and service into all of us jewelers. I LOVE serving others, and am thankful I have the opportunity to do so with Premier. Questions or comments feel free to email me
9/15/07 at 12:24 amGod Bless and have a great week!!!
Jen Rolston
jennifer_rolston@yahoo.com
Hi everyone! Like most of the respondents here, I just happened to find this space tonight. I mailed out my money today to finally begin selling this beautiful jewelry. I was looking for any advice that you all have on how to begin getting the shows booked. I am in a relatively small town, and family and friends will soon run out, leaving me wondering how to get started with strangers. Do you leave catalogs at the hair stylist’s, the banks, etc. Help!!! I will be happy to take all the advice I can get, so that I can be as successful as you all seem to be. You can email me at boys_mommy@yahoo.com Thanks for all your help!
9/15/07 at 4:47 amHey everyone! I just joined Premier’s Family in August and will have my training show on Tuesday – I’m so excited. My family was visiting friends in Texas (They are independent distributors) and she explained the business side- and I was on the fence, but then when she was explaining the support and one-on-one attention from your up-line, etc, we left her house “discussing” it. By the time we had driven to New Mexico, my husband and I had decided to go into business as a team. Our new “mom” in Premier was/is awesome throughout the whole process. She’s checked on my every few days since signing up just to see if I needed anything from her, and that she’s always there for me. She just called last week, mind you, I haven’t even had my training show that she’s flying out for, and she has invited me to Premier’s getaway – Haven of Hope – I booked a flight immediately! What other company can say that? I received phone calls welcoming me and post-cards as well. I’m excited about helping California put it’s name on the Premier Designs map! If anyone is in the Southern California area, let me know.
9/15/07 at 6:33 am:-) Cari Wonziak
wizzardofwoz@yahoo.com
Hello everyone. I hope you all are having a blessed day! I know that I am. I just wanted to add a little to all that has been said. Every positive thing that you hear about Premier is so true!! I have been selling for about 2 1/2 months and I love it. I am a single mom of a 7 year old boy and it has helped me in so many ways. I get to spend more time with him and now we have money to do fun things together. I could not provide that for him before. Premier has opened my eyes to the best son that a mother could ever have and I am so thankful that I now have a chance to see that! I would like to thank Lori, my sponsor. She has been God sent to me! I was really struggling with money and so I thought that I could check it out. She never pressured me to join or even buy the product. I have been buying Premier for over 10 years and just now thought about selling it. The 1st thing Lori did for me when I met her was pray!!! That sold me right there. For an other person whom knew nothing about me and she wanted to pray for me and if Premier for was for me, how awesome is that! I knew then that I could not walk away from this. God sent her to me as a sister in Christ and to help me financially. Thanks Premier you have changed my life!!
Tracy
9/15/07 at 11:15 pmtracy.tidwell@citi.com
I have to say, this has gotten me excited, reading about Premier… my Aunt has been in the company now for only a few months but has called me several times telling me to look at Premier for extra money. I have been quietly contemplating it but now I think even with a 50 hour work week, I am ready to try it. I really think I can do this and make the extra money I want to make at it. Thank you all for your replies here. They are so encouraging. If you have any other information you can share with me about Premier and why to join, email me at cjcritz@yahoo.com
Thanks.
9/19/07 at 5:45 amI have left 3 emails at the main website in the past 2 months, for someone to send me a catalog or send me to a consultant website to purchase some jewelry. I have heard nothing. I came across this area, and thought I would leave my email for some to contact me and send me a catalog. I saw a lady while on vacation who had a large freeform/floating heart with rhinestones on one side and smooth on the other, necklace that I would love to have.
9/20/07 at 5:46 pmSo if anyone is out there I would love to hear from you,
I am still fairly new with the company. I am having trouble getting bookings. Can anyone email me with some advice. Thank you in advance.
Heather
9/24/07 at 2:00 pmheatherahartman@dejazzd.com
Hi everyone I kinda happened upon this website but I was also looking for thr pro & cons of being a premier design child as they put it. The person I would sign up under is a friend of mine and we had not spoke in about three years not because of being mad at eachother or anything they had moved and in your daily lives you lose track but out of the blue one night I called her just to catch up and we started talking about premier and she has been in it for three years now and I’m a firm beliver in things happen for a reason so we both talk about their being a reason I called her was it premier and is this something I’m supose to do, but also I am the type of person who doesn’t just jump into something eaither without thinking it through and really investagating it as much as I can. I’ve talked to several people about having shows for me and as I read you normally have 4-6 shows set before you start well I won’t just settle for that I set my goal at 12 and I’ve already gotten 9 people to say yes will help you but in getting those 9 people I’ve also gotten people that said that there daughter or friend or someone they know USE to do that so that made me wonder why it was they USE to do it. Like I said in the begining I’m not one to jump into something and would like the PRO’s and CON’s of this. So any help with my delima would be apprecited. you can email me at tarowland@insightbb.com
Thank-you
9/24/07 at 9:01 pmTammy
Hi! Just like everyone else, I found this website and couldn’t leave without posting something. I am in my fourth year with Premier and just had one of the best months I have ever had. My retail for August was $4600.00! I am not saying this to brag, but to show people who are interested in joining Premier that it is such an awesome company. Premier stands behind every piece of jewelry and I know they stand behind me! I actually do this as a part time job; I am also a highschool teacher. For anyone who is considering, this will be one of the best choices you could make!!! Please contact me if you have any questions!
9/25/07 at 4:33 amThis is an amazing blog! I’ve been with Premier since May 2006 and love the company, great support and great people. It flows with your lifestyle, it has helped me pay for a wedding and now I’m back to school and it is my only income. The women I meet are great and men too. I have made tons of new friends and get awesome recipes. I have been growing my Premier family and now have 5 women in my family and they are all wonderful, It’s great to watch them grow and learn and earn an income while doing it. If you are considering Premier you won’t regret it. Best Wishes!
9/26/07 at 6:00 amHi everyone! I just stumbled onto this website and am so encouraged by all of the womens testimonies! I just got started in Premier in June and have encountered many of the same problems that I have read about…not knowing where to get bookings being the largest one. I am averaging about 4 shows a month, but am really wanting to be busier. I know that God will bless my business if I am putting Him first! It will just come in His time and not mine. I had never considered selling anything, especially jewelry before, but God placed Premier in my life. I am a stay-at-home mommy of 2 small boys, and we are struggling just like SO many families out there! If I would not have had Premier, I don’t know what we would have done over that past months. I knew I had made the right choice to join Premier when I sent an email to the prayer team at Premier…(to my surprise, they really do exist!!) The very next day, I received not just an email back, but a personal phone call to pray with me. I have NEVER heard of another company doing anything like that! They not only called once, they have followed up with me several times just to check and see how my prayer needs are! That is just God!! I am so excited to represent a company that actually does not just talk the talk but follows it up with the walk. I am far from perfect, very far, but I pray that I will live up to the reputation of service that Premier prides itself on. I know that every person has times in their lives that they wish they could have done somethings differently, and hopefully the bad experiences that some have experienced with Premier were very isolated incidents. If anyone has any questions that have not been answered or problems that have not been solved, I would love to try to help.
In a completely different direction, Carla had asked earlier about the special in October….from October 12 through November 23, Premier is running a 30-40-50 special. What that means is if you have a home show and sell $100 to $349, you earn 30%. If you sell $350 to $499, you earn 40%, and any show over $500, you earn 50%.
I’d love to talk to anyone about Premier! I think it would be awesome to have a network for discussing different issues that are going on in anyones business or prayer needs as well. Please email me at stephaniewaters1@hotmail.com.
God bless!
9/26/07 at 8:31 pmStephanie
Hello everyone! I am an Independent Jeweler from the PITTSBURGH area. If you are interested in hosting a home show or making a purchase please e-mail me at: melissa.gilmore@gmail.com
9/27/07 at 7:03 pmHi ladies, I was one of the first to post on this site however, I want to take this time to share how Premier hanged my life. My story begins last year on November 9th, my baby was ten weeks old and required open heart surgery. While my son was in surgery, I was pacing the halls of the hospital (side not, children’s hospital of Philadelphia is amazing!!) and I saw a women with the most amazing Cross (the Erin). I basically became obsessed with it. Well the next day, I went to a genetic study and there was the women with my cross. Her daughter was born with the same heart defect. Well we started talking and her inner beauty and guidance got me through the worse experience of my life to date. Anyway, we leave the hospital and remain friends and of course I order my necklace!! Well last January, i dreaded the thought of going back to work as a teacher and shared this with my Premier Mom and she told me about Premier! I was hooked, and needless to say I am a stay at home mommy livng my dream bc of Premier. I love my company and want to share my passion with everyone. So anyone looking to get in or need a pick me up email me at nskurjunis@hotmail.com Premier is fabulous and wonderful, you will never regret your decision, this i promise.
9/28/07 at 12:13 pmHi Everyon, I am an independent distributor with Premier. I live in the Poconos/Easton Area. I do shows all over Pa, NJ, NY
9/30/07 at 12:31 pmHi Sharon,
I feel your frustration, so I hope I can be of some help.
The name of the necklace you are looking for is Valentino. I’d be happy to help you, just send me an email; or since there are lots of ladies on this blog, there may be one in your area and I’m sure she’d love to help as well.
Tracie
9/30/07 at 10:48 pmTracie525@gmail.com
Hello Ladies, I just stumbled upon this website, I have been an independent distributor for a year now, I started off with a bang but had to slow down due to personal issues. It is just wonderful reading about how great Premier Designs family really is , my premier mom is wonderful and has stood by me and encouraged me thru everything, now Im back on my feet and ready to meet new people share good times and introduce Premier to the world..!!!
9/30/07 at 11:48 pmHello :)
I am also an Independent Consultant for Premier and LOVE it!!!! They are fabulous. If anyone is looking for a consultant in the Tacoma/Seattle area you can contact me. Anyone interested in the business I would defenitely recommend them. This is the 2nd “home based business” I have been involved in and it has NO drawbacks. YAY!!! Email me at mlane@earthlink.net.
10/1/07 at 6:01 amSharon, I too just came across your request. I live in Pa, so if I am closer to your surrounding area, I would love to serve you. Thank you for the compliment and I look forward along with the rest of the Premier family to serving you!!
10/2/07 at 1:28 pmJust started with Premier. YIPEE!!!
10/2/07 at 10:24 pmThe product sells itself. I am very excited, and the whole process is broken down into baby steps. Mother of 3 boys. I am planning to suppliment my income. I met my Premier mama at a Chamber function and she glowed with positive energy. My husband sees the sparkle in my eyes as I continue to grow within Premier. I walk into my day job with more confidence than ever before.
Hi, I wanted to let everyone know I have been w/Premier Designs for about 1 yr. I love it!!!! But I am not going to lie and say it’s easy. I have had my ups and downs…but the best part is that you have the best support group from other jewelers that encourage you and have faith in you! If anything I value the people and integrety of the company more than the jewelry. I am trying also get the courage to put my focus on Premier Designs full time. It is a very large leap of faith! Also they offer lots of trainings to help you be the best you can be. I don’t know many companies that do that. Usually they tell you how bad you have been and you need to get better w/no tools to use. All in All this is a VERY valuable company to get involved in. I highly recommend this business to anyone wanting to own their own business, create their own hours, and most of all…spend more time with your family. If you want to talk to me more about Premier Designs please feel free to email me at mommy_rika@yahoo.com. Also the BEST thing is we do not pressure anyone to buy or sell our jewelry. The jewelry sells itself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
10/3/07 at 6:58 pmHow exciting and wonderful to have this outlet to read the testimonies, questions, and comments of Premier jewelers and prospects. Love it! I am a new designer with Premier coming up on my 1yr anniverary in December. I absolutely love Premier and all it stands for. The relationships built, money made, and potential growth make this the best opportunity out there. No it’s not for everyone but it sure should be. If you’re looking for extra money, fun, excitement, a little money, inspiration, encouragement, more money, friends, relationships, lots of money, or even spiritual growth then Premier Designs is for you.
I’m in the Atlanta area and would love to introduce Premier to you. Our jewelry is absolutely gorgeous & affordable (it doesn’t get much better than free) and our opportunity is second to none. Want to find out more, please feel free to email me HostAShow@yahoo.com
10/4/07 at 1:17 amHello Ladies,
Im glad I came across this website. Its great to know that so many people are doing so well and having lots of fun with their Premier Designs businesses. I myself started with Premier in March of this year and I absolutely love it! It really helped me through some hard times those first few months. I bought the presidents package and was able to make my money back in just 3 shows.
My average show has been about $500, that means I leave with $250! What other job can you walk away with $250 that night from just spending a couple of hours playing in jewelry, eating brownies, and giving away free stuff? I sure havent found anything else with a better commission or hostess plan, and trust my I spent allot of time looking. Most other companies only pay out 24% commissions and there hostess plan are terrible, they have to atleast sale around $250-$300 to get rewards, AT Premier the minimum show is $100, and thats it! And we REALLY do have NO QUOTAS! Other companies make claim to not have quotas but you have to spend about $250 every month or so to stay “active”, well that sounds like a quota to me.
So if anyone is out there on the fence, go research for yourself, and you will see that what I said is true. Premier is a GREAT OPPORTUNITY that has helped thousands change their lives.
If anyone wants more info., please dont hesitate to contact me for a catalog or opportunity packet. asimp333@yahoo.com
10/6/07 at 3:05 amHere is a question I’ve not seen on this blog.
I have bought jewelry from a friend who works with Premier Designs. She asked me if I was interested in becoming a jeweler, and my problem (other than the money) is this:
I am Jewish. It seems as though Premier Designs is very religiously oriented, and I have trouble with a company that doesn’t even seem to carry a Star of David.
Has anyone ever had this issue raised? This is a huge struggle for me to overcome.
Many thanks.
10/7/07 at 8:01 pm(Chicagoland Area)
I see there are ladies looking to get in the ‘jewelry’ direct selling market. I did my homework and had reps come from various companies. You need to do the comparison and pay attention to the details. It took me extra time but it certainly paid off.
If anyone needs help in this area please email me and I’ll be glad to assist.
Have a Blessed Day…
Joan
vangojo@aol.com
10/8/07 at 5:54 amMarilyn we carry the Shalom Star of David! It is on page 107 of hte new catalgoue. It is sterling silver and comes wiht a necklace and earrings. I hope this helps you make the decision to join an amazing company!!
10/8/07 at 5:17 pmMarilyn,
10/8/07 at 8:39 pmI am a Premier Jeweler and I just wanted to know that Premier does in fact carry a Star of David! There are several Jewish jewelers in my sideline so I encourage you do go for it! If you have any more questions please feel free to email me at shawnmarie63@yahoo.com I live in the St. Louis area if anyone would like info!
Hi Marilyn….Premier does carry a Star of David. It is called Shalom. It is on page 107 of the current catalog. It is a necklace and earrings. I hope this helps you! If you are interested in Premier, I hope you will pursue it. I’d love you answer any other questions that you might have. You can reach me at stephaniewaters1@hotmail.com.
10/9/07 at 6:48 pmHello Everyone:
I have read this whole blog and no one has said exactly what you get for $400. Is it just papers or do you get jewelry? I am considering the opportunity, but what am I getting for my money?
10/10/07 at 4:53 amHello Ladies:
I have read this whole blog and no one has said exactly what you get for $400. Do you just get paperwork or jewelry?
10/10/07 at 7:24 pmHi Ladies,
10/14/07 at 7:17 pmI am so happy to see that you all are happy with Premier!!
I am coming up on my 1Yr. Anniv., and will be having my renewal show at the end of the month. I love Premier for so many reasons…
Most of all the people that I have met and established relationships with.
I was an office manager of a 4 Doctor practice for 13 yrs, and was layed off. I had a 1yr. old and a 5 yr old at the time. I was not willing to go back in management FT and hardly ever see my kids, or put them in aftercare all day…. I saw a friend (who was a drug rep in my prev. practice) she asked me if I would like to have a show. I received 224.00 in FREE JEWELRY. Then, my wheels started turning, and I asked how much she made. 50% ! I was sold!
Premier has been a blessing. I do 1 show a week, providing extra income and allowing me to be here for my children.
If anyone has any questions, ideas about shows, or wants info about Premier.. please feel free to email me at christapremier@yahoo.com
Blessings!!!!!Boynton Bch.,FL
Do any of you distributors know how I can order a replacement earring? I don’t remember the name of the jewelry set, I purchased it about 3 yrs ago and it doesn’t show up in the current catalogs. I am currently living in Asia and lost one of the earrings, but hate to have to quit wearing the set together. Maybe I can email someone a picture. Is it possible to ship items overseas?
10/19/07 at 7:05 amHi guys! I sell both Homemade Gourmet and Mary Kay products and I am looking for someone to trade products for a Premier jewelry set that I have my eye on!!!
Please contact me at judy_roberts@sbcglobal.net
Thanks!
10/22/07 at 9:50 pmAnn and Michelle please personally message me any questions you have and I would love to help you. Ann, also send me the picture and I will see what I may do for you. My email is Nskurjunis@hotmail.com
10/23/07 at 1:05 pmHello Ann! I would LOVE to try and help you find the earring you are looking for! If you could e-mail me a picture, I should be able to help!
10/25/07 at 2:55 amamyvermont@sbcglobal.net
Are there any jewelers in Michigan?
10/26/07 at 5:28 amHi Ann….If you could take a picture of the earring and email it to me, I’d be happy to look in past catalogs to find it and see if it is still available. Sometimes, even though things are in the current catalog, they still have some in stock. Also, I have a large network of consultants around me, so it is possible they may have a pair they used as display that they may want to part with. I’m not positive if Premier ships overseas directly, but I could mail it to you if not. My email address is stephaniewaters1@hotmail.com.
I look forward to being able to help you get your set back together!!
Stephanie
10/26/07 at 2:21 pmHello ladies! I can’t believe that Premier Designs is such a GREAT opportunity to represent! If there is anyone who would like to look at a catalog please let me know, I would be happy to see to it that you get one ASAP! If you are interested in having a home show please let me know, it would be great FUN and I would be honored to help you get one started!
Please email me at conroy_jewler@yahoo.com
Please put “premier designs” in the subject line!
Hope to hear from you soon!
10/28/07 at 7:20 amDawn
What do you receive for the $400 start-up fee?
Why is it that so many Independent Distributors are posting on this site, but NO ONE has answered Michelle’s request of what you get for the $400 start-up fee? While reading through this page, I’ve seen that question asked 3 times and no answer! That seems very odd to me. Is it that you are not supposed to help people get started unless they are part of your “down-line?” I am considering joining this company and would also like to know what you get for that $400 start-up fee. I have scheduled a show with my local independent distributor for a month from now, but in the mean time, I want as much information as I can obtain. Please help by answering that simple question. You may email JMinor_Art@hotmail.com for this purpose and this purpose only. No junk mail or forwards, please.
10/28/07 at 7:26 pmThanks and God bless!
hi, I’ve been with premier for about a year now and I have to say I’m not so sure if I will be renewing again. I have made great money, but I have also had so many disatisfied customers due to broken or tarnished jewelry. It seems like every week I get several calls for returns.I have had customers receive their pieces broken.I feel that I can compare this jewelry to Target’s jewelry and Target’s is cheaper! I know I should expect returns but for the price we are selling these pieces they should last longer. Some of my own pieces from my display have tarnished and I have never worn them. Don’t get me wrong, its a great company in the sense that our hostess get a lot of free stuff,and we make a great profit, but I sometimes feel guilty because I know the jewelry won’t last. I have sponsored one person and she has the same problem. No one at my training ever talks about returns like its taboo. Can anyone please give me their input on this matter. thanks
10/29/07 at 6:16 amHi Everyone!! I have been selling Premier for 3 months and it was the best decision I have ever made. I have been going steady for the entire time and I truly love it!! I hope to be able to do Premier full time soon and live the dream. If anyone would like information or if there is anything that I can do for anyone, please contact me at premierdesigninc@gmail.com. I would love to help you!!
10/29/07 at 9:30 pmI have a pretty PD bracelet that I’m trying to identify. It is a silver cuff in a basket weave design. Thanx for any info.
10/30/07 at 12:00 amI have also read the entire blog and am very amazed at how each and everyone on this blog as really enjoyed the business with Premier Designs.
I have been approached on other business’ such as Mary Kay, Arbonne, and several others. Neither have really made an impression for me nor has it really given me a spark to move forward. Based on your comments, would you please provide me with answers to the following questions.
1. Average amount of money you make per show on either a part-time and full-time basis?
2. Do you feel you bombard friends to holding shows or do you feel this business really helps you to grow your business and friendships?
3. Additional ideas or comments not mentioned in comments listed.
4. Coaching and support?
I am considering moving forward but still have these questions that I would like for others to answer for me.
Thank you and many blessings for your business.
10/30/07 at 9:50 pmHi Ladies!
I just had my training show 2 weeks ago. I sold alot of jewelry but did not get one booking :( I am working on getting a few friends and neighbors to help get me started with my first few bookings. I am excited about the new business and hope to continue building a downline in the years to come. I love that Premier is built on a foundation of solid morals and ethics. It’s not just about selling jewelry and making money, it’s about touching peoples lives in a positive way. It is great to read about all the enthusiastic jewelers, and all the positive input about Premier.
I was wondering if anyone has suggestions on getting bookings? Also, I would love to know if there are any Jewelers on this blog who are in the Northern CA area.
Headwestwithme@aol.com
10/31/07 at 6:17 amHi Ann,
10/31/07 at 3:32 pmI would be happy to try to help you with your earring situation. Please feel free to email me at deannabutler@small-sites.com if you have not had the opportunity to connect with another distributor before now.
I have signed up with Premier and I am having so much trouble booking shows or getting anyone to show up. I believe a lot of it has to do with the area I live in. Yonkers, NY Very Close to Manhattan and we basically have everything at our fingertips. No one seems interested and actually seems bothered to be invited? Help any encouraging words? I just wanna make my start up money back and get out ASAP! Demeter909@aol.com
11/1/07 at 4:35 pmI guess talking about returns here,is also taboo!!
11/2/07 at 2:47 pmHey gals! I am going into my 4 month w/Premier and am LOVING it! I got a call today from a gentleman at Premier and my “grandfather” in Premier congratulating me for an outstanding Oct. I couldn’t believe how great of a company that they could take the time to acutally call a jeweler and thank them!!!
11/3/07 at 3:15 amI didn’t realize I did that outstanding of an Oct.- but I did 10 shows and $3600.00 in retail! WHEWWOOO!!
Let me tell you how I get bookings…ususally 3-4 per show…PURSES! Free purses!
I go searching for sales or discount stores like Ross…I don’t spend more than $13 per purse…I use those and the totes that the Premier Incentives website has for VERY inexpensive! I promise you I get bookings like CRAZY!
And at the moment I don’t do a booking activity at all! (not that I am against doing that – I just haven’t been using that tool at the moment)
I do a short 10 minute speal on what/who/why about Premier and why I LOVE them! Take abput another 5-7 minutes going over some of the pieces I like and how versitile they are – then let’em loose to play in the jewerly!
So…don’t be dicouraged…try something new! This is working great for me!
Happy Premier!
Deanna
Mary -just wanted to let you know I have had some returns and honestly there are some pieces that don’t hold up like maybe they should – but I have had absolutely NO problem with returning them. I acutaly take care of the shipping for my customers, and others who aren’t my customers that don’t have a jeweler to deal with.
11/3/07 at 3:22 amI make sure though, to tell the customers this high fashion jewerly – so make sure you take it off when you get home – don’t wear it in water, don’t wash dishes in it, don’t sleep in it – it’s not authentic diamonds like at the top end jewerly stores you pay thousands of dollars for.
Make sure you let someone at Premier know your problems – they really do listen and care about their products, jewelers, and customers.
Carolyn…Hi just looking at your blog…here are my comments…
1. $219.30 is the average over my last 10 shows…but remember this time of year is sooooo busy w/people shopping for the holiday. I would say normally between $175-$200.
2. I actually have people calling me to book shows or have seen how much previous hostesses have earned to host a show. One thing…if people don’t want to use thier home…offer a local coffee shop or somewhere like that, that doesn’t charge to use an extra room.
3. Premier is awesome and a great way for me to get out of the house and make some decent spending $ and help w/the bills some.
4. For the Idaho area – we have great local training – but we are not that big yet in the Boise area. My upline is terrific and have formed an awesome friendship with her…along with others in the area.
Feel free to email me w/any other questions !:)
11/3/07 at 3:26 amdeanna@buyidaho.net
I’ve been reading this website for some reason tonight, and I kept seeing the question about the $400. I wanted to get the answer, so I asked my wife who sells PD, and is doing great by the way, what the answer is, so here it is, straight out of the Opportunity pamphlet, thingy. I hope this answers your questions:
$395 Authorization and Application Fee
The following BENEFITS are included for one year:
1. Authorization to represent Premier Designs as and Independent Distributor. This gives you the right to purchase products form the company at wholesale prices and sponsor other people into your Sales Organization.
2. The Jeweler’s Handbook — a helpful guide for your business
3. Literature Package — material to get you started
4. Audio Training –training from our top leaders
5. Home Show Training Video — helps you develop your own Home Shows
6. A monthly report reflecting all your personal Retail and that of your Premier Family, including Commission Check (if applicable)
7. Filing of State Sales Tax, except where precluded by applicable law
8. Ground shipping, handling and insurance on all personal shipments
9. Pre-Packing of individual orders for each Customer and Hostess
10. Direct Toll-Free 800 Numbers to the Premier Designs Home Office to serve your needs
11. A web site for Jewelers to help track and place orders, keep up to date with current promotions, training tools and much more.
So to answer your question, no this $395 doesn’t include jewelery, but does give you everything you need to get started with catalog shows. I hope this helps.
11/5/07 at 7:51 am$395 fee. I went to a PD training session last night simply to learn about the business opportunity. Here’s what I was told about the $395 fee. It covers Supplies & Services. Supplies would include 12 catalogs, training manual, home show video, invitations, order forms, etc. Services are for 1 yr and include sales tracking, sales tax filing, personal freight for 1 yr, packaging of orders. These services will cost $350 for the second year. No samples are included but you are offered 3 different plans to purchase samples, including a 90 days same as cash plan. I haven’t made a decision yet, but it sounds interesting.
11/6/07 at 5:44 pmPremier Designs Jewely is not worth the price to me!! I love the jewelry, but it just does not hold up! I understand there is a lifetime warranty, but I have had to mail back multiple pieces (mostly necklaces and bracelets) and it is inconvenient to have to keep sending it back. I’m wondering when the next piece will break! Will it be right before an important engagement? Will it break while I am at a party or event? I agree with the other lady that posted, they have jewelry just as nice at Target or JC Penney/ Macys that is less expensive… The only jewelry I haven’t had a problem with yet are the earrings! And don’t get me wrong, I LOVE the jewelry and think it is definately fashionable and cute, but I can’t stand having “cheaply made” jewelry that just.. breaks! I also recently held a catalog show, and found it really inconvenent that my out of town guests could not view a catalog or place an order online… or maybe I’m just spoiled because I am an Independant Consultant for another home-based business that is very internet savvy. http://www.pamperedchef.biz/chadandbrandi Hopefully premier designs will be able to improve the quality of their jewelry and get technologically up to speed with their website so customers can more easily place internet orders! That would really make me excited!
11/8/07 at 11:14 pmJessica,
It is now Nov 8th….. I do not see any encouraging words for Jessica…. or answers to the question about the $400 start up fee (what it covers)….
Seems like most of the sellers are busy trying to get more hostess, so they can peddle more over priced jewelry.
I am not a Premier Seller…. nor do I want to be one…
Jessica, I truly hope you are able to recover your losses….
and you are probably not the only person out there to have lost money…. somebody has to lose, either you or the customer.
I think that the jewlery looks okay, but it is extremely over priced and will not last very long..
Someone said about Target’s jewelry being cheaper.
Cato’s Sterling Silver at least has a .925 mark on it….
What I have seen of Premier, they don’t even have that…. (Sterling Silver)
When the hostess gets 30% and the distributor gets 50% of the sale, for a total of 80%….. and you know Andy will get his share…. that makes the value of the jewelry awfully cheap. There is not telling how much of a markup is on it…..
My thoughts….
Jan
11/9/07 at 7:27 amI AM AN INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTOR FOR PREMIER DESIGNS JEWELRY IN WALLKILL, NEW YORK (ABOUT AN HOUR UP – FROM NEW YORK CITY). IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HAVING A HOME SHOW, PLEASE EMAIL ME AT DANINESJEWELS@HOTMAIL.COM. THANKS!
11/11/07 at 6:33 amJan,
I’m sorry, but you’re woefully uninformed about how the Premier hostess plan works.
In a nutshell… a Hostess holds a show and the show grosses $400.00 -
1. The Jeweler gets 50% of the gross sales for $200.00
2. The Hostess gets to select 30% of the gross sales – or $120.00 – in free jewelry, of her choice
3. The Hostess also has the option of selecting 4-8 pieces of additional jewelry at 1/2 price. This actually can add to the gross totals and result in additional free jewelry for the hostess!
As for the value of the jewelry, it is most definitely not cheap! Cared for properly, following Premiers’ recommendations, the jewelry is every bit as durable as any other jewelry. Some of the pieces are actually excellent values, especially those that contain real stones. And, Premier stands by the jewelry for life! I would defy you to take a puchase from Target, JC Penney or any other large department store after 60 days and attempt to return a damaged piece, even with a receipt! Premier typically repairs or replaces pieces – no questions asked, by the way – regardless of the problem. Try finding service like this anywhere else!
Finally, I must address product markup, because it’s obvious you know very little about business, product manufacturing or marketing.
I don’t know exactly what Premiers’ markup is and quite frankly, it’s irrelevant. But let’s assume it is 80%. After a jeweller takes her 50%, that leaves 30%. Premier maintains a 175,000 sq/ft office and warehouse facility and has close to 250 dedicated employees, each of whom, from the lowest warehouse guy to Andy himself, earns a salary. Add in the capital costs of running a business, (building, computers, desks, chairs, file cabinets, etc), plus the daily costs, (electricity, water, paper, pens, clips, file filders, etc), Corporate taxes, Employee benefits and all the other sundry details involved in keeping a modern company running and now, we’re probably down to maybe 5% leftover. Premier REGULARLY, donates money for Christian Ministries worldwide!
And finally, what’s wrong with profit? Corporate profits are good. They’re reinvested in new business which creates new jobs, new opportunities and more profits. Business feeds off itself and grows. This is not a bad thing, despite what you might think.
And as far as Andy goes, I hope he does get his share. He and Joan took the initial risk 25 years ago to start Premier. Premier has provided th opportunity for thousands of people to better themselves by providing a fairly priced product that people want to buy. Why shouldn’t Andy and Joan reap the rewards from their risk?
If you’re bitter because Premier wasn’t the “Get Rich Quick” scheme you thought it was going to be, fine. This is a business, and you have to go out and make it grow. You can’t sit on your backside and wait for the business to come to you, because if you do, you’ll fail. The jewelers who are are successful, worked very hard to get that way. They followed the examples of other successful jewelers, who also worked hards, and because they were the pioneers, made mistakes. Anyone who has the desire, the drive and is willing to work hard, came become successful at this business.
And for the record, my wife is a Premier Jeweler. She’s in her 4th month and she is currently earning about 2/3’s her previous salary. I thank God she’s doing this too, because shortly after starting this venture, she was layed off her “real” job. And you know what, she’s never going back to that job, or any like it, ever again. And let me tell you, she works hard! Despite this, she’s happier than I can ever remember!
Just MY thoughts, Jan!
11/11/07 at 10:38 pmDan
Jessica-
Keep in mind that this is a business. You need to go out and find the business. Hostess shows are not hard, but they’re not easy either. You will need to work at this, but it can and will pay off if you follow a few simple suggestions.
1. Talk to your sponser.
11/11/07 at 10:56 pm2. Advertise to ALL of your aquaintences, that you’re a Premier Jeweler. This includes friends, family, people at work, at church, at your kid’s school and sports activities, at parties, at clubs, restaraunts, your nail salon, your hair salon, at the grocery store, at the department store. In a word, advertise Premier wherever you go!
3. Talk to your sponser.
4. Wear your jewelry everywhere. These are not you samples, this is your jewelry! Show it off!
5. Talk to you sponser.
6. Attend ALL offered training sessions. Premier has developed a program with steps that, if followed, will help you become successful. Follow them. Build on them. But don’t try to change them! The Premier way is the best way. There are hundreds of jewelers who are making a full time living with Premier and every one of them followed the Premier steps to success!
7. Be yourself and be natural! Talking in front of strangers can be hard, so proctice in front of the mirror, your husband/boyfriend/significant other. Try practicing in front of the dog. My wife does and they pay very close attention to her. But whatever you do, BE YOURSELF!
8. Talk to your sponser.
9. Get on Premier’s website and login as a jeweler. Premier has loads of of online training avaiable for their jewelers. Listen to the training and incorporate it into your presentation.
10. And finally,
I went to my first Premier Show over the weekend and I think it is the biggest rip off I have ever seen!! The jewelry is gaudy and no better quality than you would find at Target! $50 for a necklace then $30 for the huge pendant to wear with it…oh and another $35 for the huge gaudy fake diamond earrings. Granted every woman is entitled to her own style but I think most of the jewelry is just too much! I am a Christian myself and I don’t understand how a Christian based company can feel that selling this overpriced jewelry is the right thing to do. I am happy for those who have been able to support their family this way but I can’t help but feel bad for those woman who have paid the $400 start-up fee and then had to deal with not being able to book parties or sell the jewelry because its overpriced and cheap in quality. I think there are a lot of other home-based businesses that are actually worthy of my money. I will not be attending another party.
11/11/07 at 10:58 pmJessica-
Keep in mind that this is a business. You need to go out and find the business. Hostess shows are not hard, but they’re not easy either. You will need to work at this, but it can and will pay off if you follow a few simple suggestions.
1. Talk to your sponser.
2. Advertise to ALL of your aquaintences, that you’re a Premier Jeweler. This includes friends, family, people at work, at church, at your kid’s school and sports activities, at parties, at clubs, restaraunts, your nail salon, your hair salon, at the grocery store, at the department store. In a word, advertise Premier wherever you go!
3. Talk to your sponser.
4. Wear your jewelry everywhere. These are not you samples, this is your jewelry! Show it off!
5. Talk to you sponser.
6. Attend ALL offered training sessions. Premier has developed a program with steps that, if followed, will help you become successful. Follow them. Build on them. But don’t try to change them! The Premier way is the best way. There are hundreds of jewelers who are making a full time living with Premier and every one of them followed the Premier steps to success!
7. Be yourself and be natural! Talking in front of strangers can be hard, so proctice in front of the mirror, your husband/boyfriend/significant other. Try practicing in front of the dog. My wife does and they pay very close attention to her. But whatever you do, BE YOURSELF!
8. Talk to your sponser.
9. Get on Premier’s website and login as a jeweler. Premier has loads of of online training avaiable for their jewelers. Listen to the training and incorporate it into your presentation.
10. And finally, TALK TO YOU SPONSER!
Don’t give up, Jessica! You can do it!
Dan
11/11/07 at 11:03 pmHi Jan,
Yes, the question to what the $400 covers was covered on November 5th by Jon he did a very detailed outline on what this covers. It was also responded to on November 6th by nancy. Mark on Sept 7th described what the $750 was for. Maybe if we would read a little bit before posting we could find the answers we are looking for.
Jessica, if you would like to discuss different ways of promoting your business I really encourage you to call someone in your upline or even calling the home office. The home office is always there to help anyone and in anyway but they can only give you suggestions on what is working for other jewelers. As with any outside sales company you have to work your business for your business to work for you. I guess the best way to look at that is like the man who prayed that God would rescue him from a flood. A boat came by with a couple in it and asked if he needed to get out. He replied no my God will rescue me, so the boat left. An hour later the man was still praying that God would rescue him because he was forced to the top of his house. A rescue helicopter came by and told the man he had to get out now if he was going to make it. The man replied no way I’m waiting on my God to rescue me. So the helicopter left. Long story short the man drowned. As he entered the gates of heaven he asked Why didn’t God rescue me. Paul told him God tried to rescue him twice but the he refused to do his part. Point: You have to take action. Are you attending any of the monthly trainings that are available to you? There are tons of different avenues to take besides just home shows. Sorry you are having such a tough time. If you are just starting out yes it is very hard to get your name and reputation out there that is with any business though. I have worked for multiple outside companies and honestly this is the best one I have ever worked for. I was a legal secretary before I came to premier and If I could turn back time I would definately choose Premier again.
11/12/07 at 6:19 amDear Nancy,
11/12/07 at 11:21 pmI just started selling Premier Designs jewelry and i love it. The fee is definitely worth it. I have been in this business for a month and have already booked 13 shows. If you have any questions or would like to discuss any of this with me, my email is naomipdj@yahoo.com.
Hi,
11/13/07 at 2:32 amI have been trying to get my Premier business off and running for almost a year now. I am very discouraged because I can’t seem to get bookings. I don’t want my friends & family to feel bugged or obligated – I can’t make a living off them, you know? I need to get outside of my circle & can’t seem to do it. I have great sales at my shows – almost all are $600 or more, but no bookings. I have tried different booking activities, but no luck.
Any tips? I don’t want to become that friend that everyone tries to avoid, so no advice to ask friends to have a show. If my friends want to have a show or to order something, they will let me know.
I love Premier, but am getting discouraged. Also, it sure seems like I have sent back A LOT of jewelry, I have another necklace of my own to send back. I think sometimes that makes it difficult for me to really be euthastic about it, I mean, it reflects on me when the item breaks or is discolored, etc. Even my husband is getting a little leery of it. I have probably spent close to $50 sending items back – just the postage. Plus, lately they have taken a very long time & some of my customers have wanted their money back, then I am stuck with an item.
Any suggestions??
Wow! I’ve just read through most of the posts on this site. (I just happened to find it tonight.) Let me say first that I am surprised by the complete range of emotions from one post to the next. Total joy and excitement, trepidation, anger, etc.
I am glad someone finally answered the start-up fee question! What Jon wrote IS directly from the opportunity brochure.
About returns: I think the statistic for most jewelers is about 8-9% of the pieces sold will need to be returned on average. Yes, some things at retail stores are just as nice, and sometimes cheaper. But tell me which one would let your return ANY piece 3 or 4 years (or more) after purchasing it with NO receipt for a brand new piece/store credit for a missing stone or worn finish–all for only $5.00 + tax? There is not one- ANYWHERE. This is exactly what I just did with three pieces, one of which was a pair of earrings I received in the President’s (start-up) package almost 5 years ago!
I am a Premier jeweler. About the online catalog comment… Yes, I will admit that it would be more convenient at times to be able to view a catalog online. The reason you cannot at this time is that Premier really encourages their jewelers to focus on connecting with people and purchasing online is just not conducive to that. I wouldn’t be surprised, though, if the catalog might not be available to just view (not order) online someday soon.
It would seem that with a 50% profit to be made by the jeweler and a huge hostess plan (30%, plus $100 bonus, plus half-price items!)that the jewelry must be “cheap.” Very few of the pieces I have (or have seen) look or feel “cheap.” No, they must not cost much to make, but 95% of the pieces I have or have had in 5 years still look great, even those that I wear regularly. This is “high-fashion” jewelry (a step up from costume, but not fine jewelry). It should not be slept in, or worn while bathing, swimming, etc. Even still, there has to be something said for guaranteeing every piece of jewelry. Also, Premier retires over 100 pieces every summer. These are any pieces that are out-dated or not selling well, but especially any pieces that are not holding up to Premier’s quality standards. Plainly said, if it is “cheap” and lots break, Premier will not carry it anymore!
To Carolyn who’s just starting (or anyone else), even with my “worst” shows I still averaged AT LEAST $20/hour. (Maybe an average of $150-$250 per show?) I have met great (an a few average;) ladies- many of whom I would call friends. The biblical principles usually attract women of great character. If your “mom” or sponsor isn’t helpful, try others in your up/downline. To find jewelers in your area, call Premier at 1-800-899-0092 (never an automated system!!) or visit the website. I am outside of Houston and while I do this VERY parttime, I’d be glad to help. premierwendy@yahoo.com
11/13/07 at 4:31 amjan: yes, the $400 start up fee question was answered by jon on nov 5.
i have been to several PD parties and i LOVE the jewelry! so, maybe the quality is comparable to target jewelry, but if your target jewelry breaks, you can’t return it for a replacement or repair.
11/13/07 at 7:20 pmand to respond to kahni’s post from several months back…that is just a woman that used poor judgment…it has nothing to do with PD. i don’t see how you can associate the two.
just my opinion, though.
11/13/07 at 7:22 pmI just happened into this website, and I wanted to let you ladies know that Premier is the best company in the whole world! I have been a rep with Premier for almost 18 years now! The $395 fee covers many good things including free shipping for a year! It is kind of like all the overhead taken care of for you if you had your own business doing anything else. Of course, if you had a gift shop, you would be paying a light bill, insurance, filing state sales tax, a 1-800 number, a website, etc… However, with Premier this fee covers all of that including some wonderful training aids like dvds, catalogs, and many other goodies they send. Plus, this fee is a tax deductible fee! Premier has been a wonderful business for me over the years, and I am very thankful for Joan and Andy Horner and their servant hearts to help so many people!
11/15/07 at 9:19 amDee Moore
Dallas, Texas
Hey Its me again just a little reporting back. First off My start up fee was $1200 that included the jewelry. I am happy to say my training show retailed about $1,600 I believe and My first show is somwhere near the same. So I have almost made my $1200 back in 2 home shows and I am very excited about it. I started to get really into it after the successful shows. I have one show coming up soon which is another friend of mine. But getting bookings is still hard. I do find that the jewelry sells itself. So thankfully I should be okay without any loss even if i choose to back out now I am good. Thanks everyone who commented or e-mailed me personally.
Jessica
11/20/07 at 5:31 pmDemeter909@aol.com
Hello everyone, I just want to tell all the Premier people you rock!! Your love for our company is so amazing!! I love Premier nad what it has done for my life. As for the hubbies on the page, your support is the best gift a wife could ask for when starting a new business. Also just wanted to let everyone know that I have been in personal touch with Jessica and things are looking up for her!! Thanks everyone for helping her and the encouraging words. And Jessica if you read this, “Way to go!!!!” Keep that head up and it will come easier with time!!
11/20/07 at 5:47 pmI am wanting to know if there is anyway possible i could get ahold of someone in the Paducah or Metroplis area. My grandmother is wanting to buy some more jewelry from premier. If you would please email me a phone number or some way to contact someone who can help me. Barbara Lawrence is where she bought her stuff from last time.
11/20/07 at 11:29 pm-Cindy Lowery
email me at cindy_lowery_@hotmail.com
I just signed up to be an Independent Distributor…any ideas from other distributors about getting started??? I’d love any suggestions and ideas you can share.
11/21/07 at 9:09 pmEmail christa.clore@yahoo.com
I just happened upon this site and have a question that I hope someone can answer for me. I recently had a home show and am very pleased with the jewelry. As a matter of fact, I and some of my friends (who live out of town) would like to order more! Since I just had the home show, I called my consultant to let her know I’d like to do a “catalog” show. She informed me that the hostess benefit would only be 20%, not 30%. This is not necessarily a deal-breaker, but I am confused as to why this would be the case. I’d appreciate any insight you can provide me on this rule. Additionally, can you advise me if there any December hostess specials? Thanks so much.
11/22/07 at 5:52 amJersey Girl, I haven’t heard of this rule before…but I’m new to Premier…I think that in January, hostesses are going to earn 50% in free jewelry for shows totaling more than $500…ask your distributor about it. :)
11/22/07 at 8:38 pmThe heart and soul of Premier is serving our customers. We encourage us to talk with you and build relationships. Since that is the case, naturally, we would offer more of an incentive if you book a home show. As for December hostess specials, it begins the 20th and run through January. We are offering the fifty percent hostess benefits again. Also, where in Jersey are you from as well as your friends. I am a Jersey girl who now lives in Pa. I love Jersey people, sorry. If you have any further questions please contact me at nskurjunis@hotmail.com Or you may call me at 570.242.4571. I am always here to help!!
11/22/07 at 11:44 pmhello,
i have had a few parties and just started selling this as well. as a buyer i just loved the pieces and love to make extra money so what better way to earn money then to sell what you love. the company has great values your family and god comes first. i just love it. i love getting out and meeting new people and telling everyone all about it and help them pick out pieces that they will love.
11/27/07 at 3:52 amI had never heard of Premier Jewelry until 2 months ago when a co-worked hosted a party. I loved the jewelry and the hugh selection. However, we still have not received the jewelry. First it was sent to the wrong address, then it was stolen from someones doorstep, then it was in the mail, it seems to be excuse after excuse. Is it normal to take this long? I have only been getting information from the hostess. What can we do?
11/27/07 at 7:21 pmIs anyone based here in Georgia or maybe Warner Robins GA?If you are please send me an email at scwhisenant@hotmail.com
11/27/07 at 10:54 pmHi Ladies! I wanted to comment about Premier Designs. I started off as a hostess and hosted a show every year for about 7 years. Every year I earned anywhere from $500-600 in free jewelry.
Over the past 7 years, I have sold candles, Christmas items, cooking products and cosmetics for direct sales companies. My biggest challenge was getting people to book shows. So, when I did finally give up, the thought of working for yet ANOTHER direct sales company made me want to run for cover and I am sure my family and friends would change their phone numbers if they knew I was considering another opportunity. Before I signed up, I did my homework and decided to give it a try. If at first you don’t succeed . . .
I had a few bumps in the road along the way. Some of my hostesses canceled at the last minute and I had a show where no one showed up. However, since the last week in October, I have had 6 shows and my total retail sales for those 6 shows is $3,975. I earned 50% gross profit on that. But the best part of this experience so far has been to see the look on my hostesses face when I tell them how much free jewelry they earned! They get so excited and I love it.
For the first time in my life, I am actually at PROFIT level with a direct sales company and I am not having to beg my family and friends to hold shows for me. I have 8 bookings on my calendar right now and 6 of those are with people I never met until they came to one of my shows. I feel very positive and confident that I am going to be able to continue to keep this going. And I am so excited that I don’t have to purchase inventory!
Yes, I have had some returns. I have even had to return some items from my starter kit. However, this doesn’t bother me in the least. Anytime you are in a retail business, you are going to have to deal with returns. I think it’s wonderful that I can return something even if it is over 5 years old. Every retailer has to deal with returns on a massive level. They all take it in stride as a part of doing business. I welcome returns and will go out of my way to help someone get the right piece for themselves. It’s part of being in retail. And it makes me feel secure knowing that Premier Designs stands behind their jewelry and don’t give the customers grief if there is a problem with a piece.
Also, a side note . . . did you know that if a customer receives a piece of jewelry that is broken, you can call Premier and they will immediately send a replacement item out. You have 60 days to return the broken piece. They are very conscientious about not wanting any customer or jeweler to receive broken merchandise and they will go to great lengths to take care of that customer and jeweler.
Anyway, if you do decide to sell Premier Designs, keep something in mind. Your hostesses are not doing you a favor by having a show. They are your business partners and they are receiving great rewards for opening their homes to you and inviting their friends to come by and check out your great jewelry. My hostess on Sunday received $616.00 in FREE jewelry. She was squealing for 5 minutes and doing the happy dance. And that makes me FEEL GREAT!
My sponsor in this business suggested that I rebook my hostesses for 6 months down the road as part of their 3 bookings to help them get the additional $25.00 certificate. It’s a great idea and it works. So far, every hostess was so excited about all of the free jewelry she got that they each rebooked a show for the summer time! I love that I am doing something that is so much fun and people actually WANT to have ANOTHER show!
Good luck to everyone who is starting out. It’s a great opportunity and a lot of fun!
11/28/07 at 9:00 pmHey ladies! The December special is 50% in free jewelry with a $300 or more show. This includes your half-priced items. It starts Dec. 20-Jan. 24. If you hostess a catalog show, you also get 1 half-priced item.
Some jewelers do you and 2’s. Where you get orders from everyone and you and 2 or so friends meet somewhere, I like Starbucks, and then you are able to have a show and get hostess benefits.
I am an Indiana jeweler who was skeptical about any direct sales business. I never attended any shows of any kind before signing with Premier. The support I have received from the Premier family as well as the monthly training has been so helpful! I am so glad I joined Premier in August!
jengoodin@sbcglobal.net
11/28/07 at 10:32 pmHi all. I just ran across this blog and wanted to share that I originally sold Premier Designs jewelry in 2001 while living in Northern Virginia. I was commuting to Washington, DC (62 miles each way), had a son entering the Army and daughter getting ready to get married. I stopped selling but still had many beautiful pieces that I still have today. People are amazed when I tell them that some of my pieces are 7 years old! I have had 1 piece of jewelry have a problem – the stone came out. I have over 75 pieces so that is a pretty good track record.
I started selling again after attending a show in September. I am having a ball and love servicing people and making them happy! Service is also a value that Premier Designs stands on. I now live in Myrtle Beach, SC (a dream come true)! I get to meet new people and have fun doing something I love!
For obtaining bookings, always play a booking game at your shows and tell people that you would love to come to their home and help them get free jewelry. Carry catalogs in your car and wear your jewelry which is yours to enjoy! If someone compliments you (and they will) – offer them a catalog and an opportunity to learn about Premier Designs.
Watch the training videos, listen to the audio tapes, call your upline and Premier Designs is available (just a phone call away). If anyone is near the Myrtle Beach area or coming with family, I would love to come and show you my jewelry. It is so much to play with the jewelry, get tips and have a truly good time with other women!
Email me at beach_baby_anna@yahoo.com if I can be of service to anyone.
God bless each of you and may you have a wonderful holiday season!
~Anna Stone (Jewelry Lady having fun at the Beach)
11/29/07 at 3:21 amYou guys are awesome and what encouragers. I am a new jeweler and I LOVE IT! I had my training show on October 6th..I made my 6 shows in 45 days….yes I had a few cancelled and had some shows where there only 4 people but I have not been for one moment dissapointed. I have been encouraged by all the videos, training shows, audio tapes, my sponsor. I went into a store the other day and had on the Marina Necklace…the lady loved it and of course “lifestyle booking” i told her about Premier, she booked a show for next week and booked one in January…She is so excited, It is awesome just making people smile. I am an executive assistant and I make a wonderful salary full-time and I am blessed. However, my son started college, my daughter is a Senior in high school, cellphones, dorm costs, car insurance…need I say more. I want to be debt free and God has a plan and I am excited about it. This is not all about making money though, an average show has around 8 – 10 people , I now know 60 women, what fellowship. My average show has been around 350.00 to 400.00. I have not hit the big $500 or even a $1,000 Show that everyone talks about. I am trying to hostess coach more and be ahead of the game by making sure she has all the information. There is so much to share with the hostess, you dont want to leave anything out. I get excited telling her she is going to earn 30% and $100 more if she gets the 4 bonuses…They love it. I have shows booked to June of next year. I had least have one every month (ha). My goal is to have 8 a month and be a builder in a year. I LOVE IT….CANT wait to Rally.
12/1/07 at 10:14 amLadies-
12/1/07 at 9:36 pmPremier Designs is NOT a GET RICH QUICK SCHEME! It is a job, with great benefits, but you have to WORK! Hostesses are NOT going to call YOU, you have to call them. Work the business and the business will work for YOU!
Angela Durden
In response to your issue. When I enter a hostesses’ show on the internet, it typically ships within 5 days and they receive the jewelry by the 6th or 7th day. I would call Premier Designs directly at (800) 486-7378 and give the name of your Jeweler that conducted the show. If you do not know her name, they be able to look up by the hostess name, phone # and address. Premier Designs prides themselves on service. Keep us posted on the outcome. I apologize on behalf of Premier Designs for the issues you have encountered.
Anna Stone
12/5/07 at 3:36 amPremier Designs Consultant
Myrtle Beach, SC
Dan, wow! You are an awesome husband for supporting your wife and having a great deal of knowledge on her business. I’m very impressed. I too just started with Premier and like Dan said, if you don’t work it, it will not come to you. I love Premier and wished that I had known of its exsistence long ago. I’m in the Michigan area so if anyone need anything, feel free to contact me.
12/5/07 at 5:14 amLadies, I just ran aross this posting here and I have to say I as well LOVE Premier, for the jewelry for they way they take care of their people (both guests at shows and consultants). I have been with Preimer for almost a year now and am tempted to make it my full time job! I am located in MPLS/St Paul MN and if there is anyone out there that would be interested in looking at the book or the opportunities that Preimer has out there, I would be more than happy to chat! n_mohlenhoff@Hotmail.com
12/5/07 at 10:24 pmAnd with that, Jan Premier is giving 50% of your total retail sales in free jewelry…the last show that was offered this received $1000 in free jewelry…I can’t say anything but, WOW!!!
Make it a great day!
Nichole
I am currently with another direct sales jewelry company and feel I am growing out of the type of jewelry that is sold. I just saw Premier a few weeks ago and really liked what I saw. I would just like some clarification about the hostess program. Does the percentage that the hostess receives come out of the 50% that the jeweler receives? So for example, if the hostess’s show was $500, the jeweler profit would be $250 and the hostess would receive $150 in free jewelry which would equate for the jeweler to be $75. Would the $75 basically come out of the jeweler’s $250 which then ends up $175? (hope you can understand what I’m asking!)
I know the $395 fee does not include jewelry. So what are the choices for start up fees which include jewelry? And can you pick what jewelry you want in your start up?
Thanks anyone who can respond.
12/7/07 at 6:39 amTo Angela,
I hope that by now you have received your jewelry. Once a home show is closed out and the order is placed, it normally takes 10-14 business days for the jewelry to ship. If it is taking longer (which it did for you), you need to ask the hostess when the show closed, when it was sent in to Premier. If you still feel you are not being serviced correctly by your hostess, Premier Designs’ home office is always there to help. Their number is 1-800-899-0092.
Please know that what you experienced is definitely the EXCEPTION, not the rule. Premier is an AWESOME and LOVING company that I have had the priviledge of being a part for for 11-1/2 years. I do not have anyone under me and I still do this business parttime. But for me, I cannot imagine not being a part of this company. It is more than a company, it has become my family and one that has always supported me during the good times as well as the bad.
12/7/07 at 11:44 pmI am really enjoying all the information here is this blog, god and bad. I am right on the edge of taking the plunge and becoming a rep for Premier. Probably sometime in February or March. Currently I work full time and I am hoping this will allow me to cut back my hours by half. My question is why did you choose Premier instead of another jewelry company, like Silpada?
Brandi M.
12/10/07 at 3:47 amHi Ladies! I have been a Jeweler for almost 5 years and I am still just as excited about this company and the jewelry as I was the day I got started. I cannot even tell you all the ways in which we have been blessed by Premier. The Money is great but so is the Purpose that Premier can give to your life!
I’m just North of Nashville, TN and I would love to share this opportunity with anyone who is interested in joining a Winning Team of Jewelry Ladies. We call our Team the Diamond Divas! and we currently have 30 wonderful ladies working with us.
Email me at Dazzle_U@hotmail.com if you would like to receive more info and a catalog. God Bless!
12/10/07 at 8:00 pmJersey Girl – -
12/13/07 at 10:57 pmI am a Premier distributor and the catalog show benefits she told you about are correct. You receive 20% and 1 item half off. The 30% (50% in January) is for home shows, but you can hold a home show with you and 2 friends and do pre-orders and still earn some of the benefits. Your distributor has to give the presentation, it only has to be to you plus 2 more people. So you can get a ton of pre orders and just hold a small home show. One thing I will say is that it makes a huge difference when people can touch and feel it and try it on! You will always have higher sales that way! Good luck!
I am so interested in becoming a distributor for Premier and was wondering if anyone new of someone who is selling their presidential set at a discount price? Thanks
12/18/07 at 10:54 pm“I had never heard of Premier Jewelry until 2 months ago when a co-worked hosted a party. I loved the jewelry and the huge selection. However, we still have not received the jewelry. First it was sent to the wrong address, then it was stolen from someone’s doorstep, then it was in the mail, it seems to be excuse after excuse. Is it normal to take this long? I have only been getting information from the hostess. What can we do?”
Angela, sadly this may be a problem with the individual jeweler or hostess and the buck is being passed on to Premier. From time to time an individual jeweler or hostess may make unethical choices that result in you getting stiffed – jeweler collects money but spends it on a bill or something else thinking she will get paid another day and then order your jewelry-then something happens, she has been unethical and things unravel, no jewelry ever gets ordered – - or a hostess decides she can’t part with the jewelry and she passes the blame to Premier OR she truly does get robbed – NONE OF THIS STEMS FROM PREMIER DIRECTLY. They ship very quickly and efficiently and if there are one or two items that go on back-order then they communicate directly to the jeweler and customer about it.
YOU SHOULD CALL PREMIER DIRECTLY and they will get to the bottom of it. If the jeweler truly has skipped out with the money they will pull her distributors agreement and disable her jeweler number. They will send another jeweler TO YOUR HOSTESS to try and sort out the mess and get everyone’s jewelry out. It will take time but they will stand behind your purchase and work until it is made right (they will continue to pursue action with the jeweler but will send a rep to help your hostess in the meantime.)
Call them at: General Information: (800) 486-7378
I am sorry that this has happened to you and the other guests. I am a Premier Designs jeweler and have been successfully booking shows and earning no less than $500 month (avg, $1200-2000) for almost 18 months. I once had a hostess start to accuse me of not ordering her jewelry or Premier not shipping it out because she did not have her jewelry (within the week) – when I tracked her package with the post office they said it had been delivered – I even spoke directly TO THE LETTER CARRIER who delivered it (small town); she swore that this was not the case. I hated to think that she was lying and so I assumed that she was not (I think she wanted to give me the same benefit of the doubt but she didn’t have her jewelry and we were not friends before this transaction so I am sure she wondered). In the end, the jewelry WAS in her NEIGHBORHOOD mailbox the whole time; she had not checked her street box to find the key that would let her know that she had a package waiting. Things like this may happen from time to time but it is unrelated to Premier. Premier handles problems quickly and ethically but you HAVE TO TELL THEM ABOUT IT! They WILL get to the bottom of it!
With 28,000 jewelers nation-wide all operating their own home-based businesses there is bound to be some who are unethical or get temped to be so – this is not the case with most PD jewelers but when it does happen Premier Designs takes it very seriously and gives the jeweler a chance to make it right – if she refuses then they will make it right. They will give her a chance to work it out, repay it and stay with the company or they will no longer allow her to represent Premier Designs as an independent distributor.
Also – jewelry is a man-made item and it can and does break or have manufacturing defects. Premier will replace any broken jewelry and the distributor will usually handle the return – that’s all part of the business and another chance to provide excellent customer service. I always hang-up from a “broken jewelry” call thankful that my company has empowered me to take care of it w/o it coming out of my pocket.
Premier Designs is all they say they are and more – they are not perfect, of course! Because it is made up of PEOPLE all of whom are flawed at times but Andy Horner himself will agree that mistakes are made but with a heart to do the right thing. When the right thing does not happen then they will work on it until it is right, offering sincere apologies in the meantime.
12/23/07 at 8:19 pmHi..this is in reply to the lady who did not receive her jewelry from Premier back in November and wanted to know what was taking so long. I had an order sent to a hostess’s address and then 36 hours before the delivery date I askedPremier to change the delivery address. Fed Ex did not follow through with the change in address and blamed the Christmas backlog. Unfortunately, Someone stole the package off the porch.
12/28/07 at 8:55 pmI called Premier immediately and they were most apologetic and reshipped the order at no charge to me.
The excuses you were given for the delay were not made by Premier IM sure…..Sorry for your troubles and hope you finally got your jewelery but this is NOT the norm. I have yet to have an order take longer than 5 days to arrive at a hostess’s home. I am SOOOO happy to be working with this company. I was hesitant to get involved but now am glad I did. You cant ask for a better company to deal with.
Kathe (Dec. 7th posting)
I wanted to make sure you got your answers to your questions. The free hostess amount does not come from the jeweler. Premier pays for this jewelry. The only “fee” a jeweler pays is $8.00 for the free and $3.00 for each $25.00 certificate they earn. If a show is $500, the jeweler keeps $250 minus the $8.00 and $3.00 for each earned certificate. The net for the jeweler would be $230 if a hostess was to earn all 4 of her certificates. The only time the fee for the jeweler changes would be during special promotions where the hostess receives a higher percentage or higher certificate awards. These fees are set to keep the business our business for the IRS. Also, these fees are completely tax deductable at the end of the year.
As for start up, you have options regarding getting started with jewelry. Premier offers their President’s package that includes approx. 75 pre-selected pieces at 25% off the jeweler’s cost if purchased at sign up. This option also includes the carrying case, tray and other items to get you started. These pieces are always top sellers in Premier and gives you a good selection to show.
You can also choose to select your own pieces. However, you don’t get the 25% off that option nor do you get the case and trays.
Once you sign up, your sponsor will hold a training show for you where you will be the “hostess” and receive all the free jewelry as well as any bookings and the profits.
When I joined 11+ years ago, I opted to purchase the jewelry kit. Once I held my training show, I was able to add to what Premier sent me and had well over 100 pieces starting out and earned it back in less than 10 shows.
It is a lot to take in and it is best if you could talk one-on-one with a jeweler in your area. If you do not have someone, please give Premier a call. They will locate a jeweler and give her your info so that she can call you. Trying to make a decision via internet does not give you the “whole” picture. That’s what make Premier so great; they believe in the face-to-face, one-on-one approach at touching people’s lives!
Pam Terry
12/31/07 at 9:37 pmRed Oak, Texas
This is a reply to LULU…I do have an extra presidents package from a girl whose husband made her quit because he didnt like her out at night…whole different discussion…but, if you are still interested, let me know and we can probably get it from her really cheap.
1/1/08 at 6:30 amThis is a response to Brandi M…why Premier and NOT other jewelry companies like Silpada? Well, everyone has the choice which company they work for and I do not want to “put down” any other companies..so I will just tell you about ours and then you can compare on your own…Ive been with Premier almost 3 years and before this, I was a Gas Turbine Engineering Officer in the Navy and DID NOT wear jewelry…so the fact that Im doing this is amazing, and it was because of the PURPOSE of company that I chose this one when I became a stay-at-home mother over all the others many of my friends sold. Premier’s products are MANUFACTURED HERE in the USA…provides more US jobs…the company was created to specifically HELP WOMEN be able to stay home with their children and still be a financial contributor for the family…the profits from our company does not go to a SOLE OWNER…the profit is used to help people all over the world…we have so many repeat customers because you really cant beat the hostess benefits…I could go on…just look at other companies…they DONATE money for different charities, but compare to how much money they make, it really is just a tax right off…the profit goes to the OWNERS and NOT others…the jewelers are paid tons more than others because THE REASON the company was established WAS TO PUT MONEY in the JEWELER’s POCKETS…we see ourselves NOT as a directing-SELLing company, but a direct SERVICE company because PEOPLE are the heart of our company. Feel free to ask me any questions you want. Premier is wonderful.
1/1/08 at 6:40 amThis reply is to Michelle….. I am definetly intereseted in getting more information for that Presidents package. Please contact me via my personal email address at lchamberlain428@hotmail.com. see what she is willing to sell it for? Also is it the current package? Thanks so much.
1/2/08 at 7:08 pmI have been a jeweler for 7 years with Premier and love every bit of it. Unfortunately, sometimes a jeweler will do something that is not approved by Premier. Please keep in mind we are all INDEPENDATN DISTRIBUTORS and Premier will always take care of any situation quickly.
I just moved here from Houston, Texas and have sponsored many back home. But now, it is time to start over in a new town, Sacramento, Ca. I have been doing very well and want to reaffirm new comers, it is possible to make money and make your own schedule! This is my full time job and would love to meet ladies in the Sacramento are that are looking to make extra cash. It is a lot more fun with friends by your side. In Premier, I have made some of my closest friendships.
Have fun ladies and let me know if I may answer any questions for you new comers to the site. (The other ladies have done very well with the Premier information.)
Monica Lopez
1/6/08 at 4:05 amMrsJewelryLady@aol.com
916-293-8941
I’ve noticed several comments from people saying they needed a catalog or more information about Premier. I am more than happy to help. Email or call me and I promise I will send the information requested as quickly as I can. Thanks!! ava.vidrine@c-a-m.com or (337)501-7550.
1/7/08 at 10:00 pmMichelle,
Thanks so much for the information about Premier vs others…I plan to set up my business in March. It’s very exciting. I’m hoping it will allow me to work part time in my current job while selling fabulous and fun jewelry. Thank you:)
Here is another question for all you experienced Premier reps…
How many shows on average do you hold each month and are they all on Saturday afternoons? Can you realistically hold more than 4 shows a month? Just curious.
Thanks, you ladies are great!
Brandi
1/9/08 at 4:56 amBrandi,
I’m just getting started in Premier myself but I do have the answers to your questions.
You set your own hours and days so you can have shows on any day you want to!
The first thing we recomend is getting your calender out and marking all your family days (with the kids), church activities, date nights with your husband :), and anyother events you want to attend. This way you can show your hostess what days you are avalible. Work your calender don’t let your calender work you! These days you have set aside are not optional for you to change so you work your shows around them. That is the beauty of being your own boss.
You can absolutly hold more than 4 shows a month. Other great times to book shows than Saturday’s are Sundays around 2 or 3 to give people time to get out of church and time to end and get back to evening service. It actually turns out to be good shows. Also consider stay at home moms who usually know other stay-at-home moms who could have shows during the day on week days. Nurse’s who work weekends tend to favor Tuesday nights. Think outside the box!
You can also do office shows. And we can do Charity Shows. This is were you do the show for a particular organization and donate whatever percent of the proceeds you like to that organization.
You are certainly not limited to Saturday’s.
If anyone needs tips on getting started please feel free to email me anytime, I’m in NC and you reach me at:
chadcondrey@bellsouth.net
1/11/08 at 12:24 amHi Brandi: I’ve been with Premier for 3 years now, and hold about 2 shows per month, by choice. No, most are not on Saturday afternoons, you can always choose which days are convenient for you and your hostess.
Premier is awesome, this past summer my Mom was very ill and in the hospital for an astounding 75 days, and we almost lost her. Mike from the prayer team kept in constant contact with me, and once she was better and out of ICU, called her himself on several occassions. Andy & Joan sent her flowers. What an amazing company that they cared about me & my family that much!
Best wishes to you as you start your journey!
Angela
1/11/08 at 7:11 pmMichelle of Jan 1st entry: I am on the edge of jumping in the PD business. I would love to hear from you about the possible discounted President’s Package that you have available. I am on the fence as to delecting a few pieces myself just to start or going all the way with the package. Is there a way to know exactly which pieces I would be getting in the set or what the tray or case looks like?
1/12/08 at 5:15 amI am thinking of signing up in PD this Friday night. It will be my first party as a hostess and I’m trying to get a hold of the consultant to see if she will turn it into my debut.
Can I use the credit towards my start up package and other fees?
Is is feasible to do PD just for personal use?
What’s the absolute lowest amount of money you have to spend to get into PD?
1/13/08 at 11:54 pmWhere is the yearly ‘big’ training and how much does it realistically cost including air fare, hotels, etc.
1/13/08 at 11:56 pmHey Girls,
1/14/08 at 6:21 amI just found this blog… felt I had to comment! I have been with Premier Designs since August and I am so excited about it. I figured that I could make a go of this… but I never imagined that this business could work as well as it does. I am a PD distributor in Michigan, where our average show is $500 and my average show is $900. I love this business. My husband who was a bit of a doubting thomas has done a 360 turn around and is encouraging me full tilt to move on with this business. Selling this beuatiful jewelry is so easy… its almost to good to be true. I personally set a goal of 4-5 shows a month, I meet this goal consistantly. In my first month I sponsered two jewelers… people actually approached me and said “So what do I have to do to join you”! And if you don’t mind if I toot my own horn, I also earned what they call “Ameythest jeweler” status in my first month. I did over $10000 retail volume, in my first month! I am still floored! I just signed another jeweler on Thursday and I am super excited. I am building my “Premier Family” as we call it and I love it! Our “Big” rally/conferance/Training is a semi annual event. January is a regional conferance/rally (6 regions), where you go depends on where you live/distribute. The big National rally is in Texas in July, the whole nation of jewelers meets there. Premier offers a wonderful oppurtunity, family feel business. If anyone in the Michigan area… or anywhere else for that matter, is interested in talking more about this… please contact me at (586)797-0002. I am based in Macomb, Michigan and would absolutely love to share Premier and my experience with anyone who would be interested in hearing about it! Good luck to you all!
Hey, where did everyone go?
1/15/08 at 4:53 amIs there anyone here from the Tucson/Green Valley area?
1/15/08 at 4:55 amHello everyone… I too am a premier designs consultant… i have been in the business for 6 months now and I have a downline!!! This is way better than working a part-time “job” at JC Penney’s for extra income! I do have a full time job, 3 kids, a mortgage and a house full of pets. It is completely “do-able”. I can really see this eventually being my only “Job” in the remote future!
1/15/08 at 4:39 pmWOW!! This has been an interesting experience reading thru ALL these comments. Well, I too am a PD Jeweler and have been for 3 1/2 yrs. I sold Home Interiors for about 13 yrs., so I kind of know my way around direct-selling. THIS IS THE BEST opportunity out there today! What MOST people don’t realize is that all things worthwhile require work. I hold an average of 8-12 shows a month, this month 11 (yes, in January) This is MY JOB, not a hobby, this is how I make my VERY GOOD INCOME. My average show last year was $760, and I live in Michigan the most depressed state in the U.S. . Being involved with a company whose foundation is built on INTEGRITY and MORAL ETHICS makes it possible for me to work “parttime” and make FULL-TIME PAY because of the trust factor my hostesses and customers have in this Company! I find the reason most people fail in a business like this is because they think it’s all about selling and booking shows, when in reality it’s about building relationships, and focusing on others. When you serve others, and genuinely take the time to find out what their needs are, everything else falls in place. Also, though we are “Independant ” jewelers, TRAINING , is what it’s all about. Premier, and our uplines offer SO MUCH TRAINING, it amazes me when gals don’t go. It’s FREE, and it will make your business grow. Lastly, I would like to commend the gentlemen who have “blogged” here. It should show you all that the Premier Opportunity can and should be a TEAM effort. My husbands’ name is right along mine on our business cards. These men are knowlegeable and caring, otherwise they would not have taken the time to share. Is Premier for everyone, of course not,but you will never know unless you check it out. I learned along time ago, you can’t make an intelligent decision about something until you reserch it completely. Have a Blessed day, and stay warm!! (anyone wanting to chat TOlender@bex.net)
1/15/08 at 6:45 pmTo address Helens’ questions, I’m truly sorry your Jeweler didn’t give you this idea before, but there is still time . You can make ALL the money from your show (50% of the sales) get 50% of your sales in FREE jewelry, get up to 8 items at half price (then the half price you pay is added to your show sales of which you get the % of) if YOU decide to make your show YOU TRAINING SHOW. I would suggest you call her RIGHT AWAY so she can bring the paper work, and things rolling. You can actually purchase your start-up on our 90 day plan and pay NO upfront costs at all. Your jeweler can go over this with you, or get in touch with me and I will explain all the options to you. As far as Rallys are concerned. Our Regional Rallys are going on now (I go to Pitts. next week for ours) and then we have a Nat’l Rally in Texas in July. IT IS POSSIBLE to have very few expenses for these if YOU WORK YOUR BUSINESS RIGHT! I have paid for very little of my jewelry personally, and, I take advantage of every contest we have. Hope this helps. Have a blessed day!
1/15/08 at 6:57 pmHelen, yes, you have options! Get ahold of your jeweler immediately, or me, or Premier at 1-800-486-7378. There are too many things to address here. YOU will be glad you did!
1/15/08 at 7:01 pmI am from the Oklahoma City/Shawnee area (Oklahoma)
For those looking for more bookings.
My calendar is pretty filled. I do a booking activity for the collette necklace, hotcake earrings, or quilted bracelet. I will bring their choice to their party, just for having a show!
Feel free to contact me if you are intested in hosting a show – but I think we are probably all consultants here!
For those researching – I did the same thing. I don’t jump into anything… It’s a wonder I ever had kids! :) I looked at better business buearu, all over the internet, and looked at other “party business”. There are great opportunities out there… but this company by far has the best benefits for you as the seller and her as the customer! contact me and we can chat more… christine30ish@yahoo.com
1/15/08 at 8:10 pmWow! What great comments about Premier Designs on this site. I have been with this company for 6 years and absolutly Love it. My husband has a large business and he actually encouraged me to get involved with Premier when he read their business plan. It is a fun job, you do have to work at it if you want it to grow. I have made the greatest friends along the way..I just wish I had started a long time ago! I love going to the rallys…which by the way is next week! SOOO excited to see everyone and to see the new spring line of jewelry! To address a couple of comments about the jewelry quality…it is high fashion jewelry. Which means..if you take care of it properly, it will last several years. It is also priced very reasonable…which means you can change when the fashions change. I was never a big jewelry person until I got started with premier…now I am as fashionable as the next and love it! If you have any questions you can email me at shuey1@mo-net.com Thanks!!
1/16/08 at 12:39 amWow…I have been reading all of this information for days now. I want a part time job and I am seriously thinking about Premier. I am concerned with getting bookings and keeping the business going after I start. As I understand, it will cost $400 to start and then another $900 or so for jewerly. I saw kits on e-bay for cheaper. Does anyone have an opinion on buying those and any words of encouragement to get me started?
1/16/08 at 4:14 amDear Jacquie0;
Thank you for addressing my questions. I am very excited about PD. Over many years, I have sold Mary Kay (see pinktruth.com for the nightmarish truth about MK), Princess House Crystal (really fun but market is tough), Amway (need I say more?), and various other MLMs just for personal use. However, the PD shows I’ve attended have been nothing short of astonishing! You have to beat the women back with a stick! Geesh. I’ve never seen anything like it.
Anyway, I have a wonderful ‘mom’ and I can’t wait for the training.
Does anyone know what it’s like at the major rallies. I don’t mean just the rah rah; but the actual nuts and bolts. I own a business so I’m curious about the real info.
Thanks
1/16/08 at 5:07 pmHelen
Does anyone know where to go on the internet to order PD checks, labels, business cards, etc.?
1/17/08 at 2:38 pmI went to a show in November and loved the jewelry…enough to want to sell it myself. I LOVE jewelry and found a great way to make it a big part of my life. I’m a little nervous about the start-up fee, and just hope I book enough shows to recoup the money. Otherwise, I can’t wait to get started!
1/17/08 at 10:46 pmHi, Mia;
Looks like we’re in the same boat. My head is swimming from all the info.
I went to townandcountryprinting.com to see about ordering checks, bus. cards, a stamper,, jeweled calculator, personalized pens, etc. Does anyone know if there is a cheaper way that works just as well?
What do people consistently ask for or expect at a show? Was it difficult to learn about filling out the order forms or dealing with credit cards?
I don’t want to nickel and dime my way thru this business, but I don’t want an arterial bleed either. I’m looking for maximum cost effectiveness.
Does anyone on this site have all the neat goodies (logo labels, pre-printed envelopes, stationary, etc.?)
Sorry for all the questions. My shows will start soon and I feel like there is so much I don’t know yet.
Helen
1/18/08 at 3:02 pmDarcy~ The President’s Package is actually only $750, so about $10/ piece of jewelry, plus you get a ring sizer, 4 long trays and a ring tray, and the carrying case. I would check to see if all the pieces are currently in the catalog because if you are getting some retired pieces it won’t do you any good, or if you aren’t getting all the extras. Talk to your jewelry mom or a current President’s Package list if you don’t have access yet to the jeweler portion of Premier’s website.
My best words of encouragement are don’t be shy. That has been hard for me. I don’t have family very close by, so booking shows has been my challenge. I am forcing myself to go the mall during a Monday morning to try to make some contacts. I am averaging 4 shows a month which is great, but my goal is 6-8. Love what you do and know you are selling a great product and company!
Helen~ For Premier business cards and more visit http://www.townandcountryprinting.com/premier.html. If I remember you have to have a jeweler number to order, so you will have to wait if you don’t have that yet. I have not been to any of the rallies, but I know most of the jewelers come back with lots of great ideas from booking to sponsoring from presentations they have seen. Also, the founder does come and speak. Plus, you get an extra 30% off the new jewelry line just for going!!
If you have any other questions feel free to email me. I just started in August, so am fairly new!
jengoodin@sbcglobal.net
1/18/08 at 5:05 pmDear Jennifer:
wow! An extra 30% off just for going to the rally? Sounds like a wise business decision. If one could hold off ordering extra jewelry till then, it would pay off.
How much does the rally cost? Hotel costs?
Darcy;
Your points are valid ones. I have the same concerns. Can’t wait for this Monday night’s training. Should begin to feel less like a beginner after that.
My sponsor has a ton of jewelry at her shows. It’s all so beautiful. I feel like mine is going to look so anemic compared to hers. Don’t want to dissapoint anyone.
I had my training show last night. Didn’t do too bad. $245 in sales and one booking. Wasn’t what I expected, but the gals who attended have been doing so many of these shows that they are backing off for a while. I know they’ll call when they are ready. I just want to be prepared when they do.
I live in a retirement community, so my demographics will be different. These older women love to entertain and be entertained.
Please report on here how your first show goes. I’ll be looking. I need the courage.
My first show will be some time the first week of February. Yikes! I don’t even have my starter kit yet.
1/19/08 at 7:39 pmJennifer,
Thank you for the reply. I’m going to a meeting with my jewelry mom Monday night. I am so exicted. I hav three shows booked already and I’m not even signed up yet or have my stuff.
Helen,
1/20/08 at 7:54 amCongratulations on your training show. $245 and 1 booking is a start and I’m sure you had a great time. I cannot wait to hear how your first show goes in February as mine will be around the same time. I want to make money obviously; however, I do want to have fun. I do love the jewelry and I want to show everyone why I love it so much. Sooooooooooo, I’m heading out and on the road to show them why!!! Oh my, what am I getting myself into….we’ve only just begun. Stay tuned and don’t wish me luck…..it has nothing to do with it. Hard work and determination does.
Can anyone tell me about the big training in Ft. Worth in July?
I’ve searched every nook and cranny on the PD site and they aren’t posting it yet.
Any details would be appreciated. Cost to attend? Approximate flight costs,hotel (can I get a room by myself?)
1/20/08 at 3:51 pmHelen,
1/20/08 at 11:31 pmThe Premier Designs Rally in July is something you don’t want to miss! The website usually doesn’t open registration until March or April however the dates are the 17th, 18th, and 19th of July. After you register on the site you can also book your hotel. The key is to register and get your room booked as soon as possible. Your upline sponsor should be able to help with any question you have. Our group always have questions/ suggestions at our lcal trainings. I’ve gone every year that I’ve been a jeweler( 6 years) to both the Regional Rally in January and the National Rally in July. Several of us girls travel together and room together and have the best time. To answer some of your other questions….not sure of the flight cost..we drive ( 8 hrs), we share the room which makes it very reasonable. ( but a heads up..pick the people you know you can tolerate and get along with before you agree to spend 3 nights in a room! If I remember correctly the registration for the rally was 140.00 last year. For a business expence I don’t think that is bad. Any other question just email me at shuey1@mo-net.com hope I can help! leslie
Hello all!
I am in the U.S. Navy and and looking at a medical discharge due to a knee injury. If I can’t serve aboard ship, I can’t be in the Navy. This is very hard for me because I love what I do (PhotoJournalist) and I’m not financially or educationally where I want to bem to get out. I am supposed to have two years left and be leaving for Japan in April……something I looked forward to doing. On top of everything else, I just got engaged January 1 to the love of my life who is on my old ship and leaving for Japan, and the stresses of our military obligations and situations are making it hard to enjoy our engagement. I’ve contemplated “convincing” the physical therapists that my knee is better so I can continue my Naval career as planned, but I would only further injure myself.
My sister Janet has been selling Premier Designs for quite some time now. It has done wonders in her life, and I have always been curious about it. I talked to her recently about the opportunity which started as kind of a joke with me saying, “Hey, if they kick me out I can move back home to Florida (I’m currently stationed in Norfolk, Va) and sell Premier until Grant gets back.” That started the conversation which really got me thinking. Suddenly, I realized that there is hope. I have spent so much time worrying, “If I am discharged, how will I go to school full time and hold a job? I will end up right where I started before I joined the service.” I have seen what Premire has done in my sister’s life and have really started to think about the opportunity for myself. At first I would listen to her talk about it and think, “Yeah right, I sold Avon before and know how these pyramid scemes work.” Than my other sister started selling as well. I mean, I already own half of the jewelry anyway! LOL! Anyway, my sister told me to pray about it. She has never pressured me in anyway. She even told me she would fly up here to get me started and train me! That’s love! So, I continue to pray, and can’t help but feel God pushing me in the direction of Premier Designs…..It may be His way of telling me to let go of what is not in my control, and take hold of something that can be. There is a silver lining in every cloud…..please pray for me as well.
Oh, I know the information is plentiful here but if you would like to talk to my sister about anything, feel free to email me and I’ll give you her address. (I haven’t asked her permission to publish it although I’m sure she wouldn’t mind. ;) jennifer.apsey@navy.mil.
1/22/08 at 5:50 pmI am not sure the cost of everything. I believe regional rally was $110, but I am not sure. My group took a bus,and I think paid $50 each to get there and one night in a hotel. Nationals are a bit more for us since we travel from Indiana and have to stay longer.
You can room by yourself. If you stay in one of the hotels designated by Premier you can earn a jewelry certificate from between $50-$200. Depending on the # sharing the room.
On a side note, has anyone seen the new spring/summer jewelry?? It is awesome. I can’t decide what to get because I want it all!! If you haven’t seen it, you are going to love it!
1/22/08 at 6:28 pmTo all…congratulations to you who have decided to join an awesome company. As Andy and Joan tell us often, it is “by design” that you are here.
I wanted to try to answer some of the questions I have seen. The National Rally will be July 17-19 at Fort Worth. Premier will open the registration sometime in April. The cost to attend is around $130-140. This will include 2 dinners (Thur/Fri) and 2 lunches (Fri/Sat). Your spouse or a guest can also attend for a reduced cost (around $110). The hotels range from 89.00/night to 125.00/night for those on Premier’s list. When you have 4 people in a room, your cost can be as low as 50.00 for 2 nights. If you check travel companies on line, you can usually get a really discounted airfare, depending on where you are flying from. The thing to remember is that all of this is a tax write-off at the end of the year!
Rally has been described as a cross between a Revival and the Price is Right! So, come prepared to be inspired, moved and entertained to no end. You will laugh, cry and be in total awe at all you will experience. The friendships you will make will last a lifetime.
For all the newbies…I encourage you to check for local trainings. There is a place on PD website that has all the trainings that they are aware of and are listed by state/city. You never want to pass up training. If you have a New Jeweler Orientation training close by, please make sure you attend this. I use to conduct these in my area and the new jewelers get so much from these. This is teach you the basics to doing Premier and also give you a chance to ask questions.
Please remember…keep to the basics. You can get caught up in all the ideas and think you need to try them all to be successful. This not only will not work but will ultimately cost you a lot of money and frustration. Your hostess and her guests are wanting two things from you…to see the beautiful jewelry in person AND to have a fun night out with the girls. If you give them these two things, you will walk away with a great show, bookings and new friends.
As for learning how to fill out the forms, etc., again, make sure you are attending training if you can. Premier also offers on-line ordering. This is a fast and easy way to submit your orders. Pro-Pay is a great and easy way to handle the credit card orders for your customers.
For bookings, look to lifestyle bookings. What is that, you say? Go to schools to see if you can set up in the teacher’s lounge; ask a beauty salon if you could set up on a Saturday; hold a mystery hostess show at your home; get with the seniors who are getting ready for prom — offer to do a prom show where they bring their dresses; there are tons more, just think outside of your box.
Don’t fret that you don’t have as much jewelry to show as your Premier mom. When you go to rally, all the displays will be set up with only 70 – 100 pieces. Believe it or not, more is not always better; it can be overwhelming to guests and then they end up buying less! I probably have over 300 pieces, but I never set out more than 150. Remember, they are there to see the jewelry in person. Once they see the quality and compare it to what they are seeing in the catalog, they will know whether or not they will want to purchase a piece you do not have. You can also ask your hostess if there is any particular piece that she or someone really needs to see first. Then, if you don’t have it, ask to borrow it!
Don’t ever forget, you have a whole upline and side-line that is there waiting and willing to help you, encourage you and just listen! If you don’t let them know what you are going through or feeling, they won’t be able to help.
Hope this has helped some.
Pam Terry
1/23/08 at 10:40 pmRed Oak, TX
Dear Jennifer;
Thank you for your service to our country. I’m so very proud of our young men and women who have and are serving their country. (My son-in-law just finished his 4 yrs. in June.)
You can feel proud of your service even if you get a medical discharge. My brother’s foot was crushed aboard ship during his stint in the Navy in the 70s. It broke his heart. But life goes on.
My other 3 brothers also served in the Navy.
You will love PD. My jewelry is supposed to arrive today. I’m so excited. If you work very hard to keep your expenses to a bare minimum and work even harder to book shows, you’ll do great!
I’ve been on a phone-a-thon today trying to get shows booked. So far I’m batting a big fat ‘0′ but I’ll keep going till I get a booking. I’m really starting from nothing.
We can do this ‘together.’
Good luck
Helen
1/23/08 at 11:02 pmHello All! Jennifer – how many pieces are in the spring line? I go to rally on Friday and I’m so excited to see the new pieces! Good luck to everyone who is just starting up! Premier is a wonderful company!
1/24/08 at 7:03 amDear Pam;
Wow! Excellent advice. I wish I could print your comments out but I don’t want to have to print this whole blog. But I will write down the key points.
My kit arrived last night. Phew! I’m overwhelmed but amazed at the same time. The founders strike me as genuine.
I’m already checking airlines for prices to Dallas. Getting my ticket early if “The Price is Right!”
Godspeed!
Helen
1/24/08 at 1:48 pmHelen,
I am glad that my comments were helpful. Now that you have your kit, do like my granddaughters do at Christmas and play until your heart’s content! Take the pieces and work with mixing them together. If you like a combination you have put together, write down the names so that you can show it at your show. Mix your pieces with scarfs…lay out some of your solid color tops and lay pieces on it to see what goes with what. Preselect the pieces you want to show to your guests; that will keep you calm and don’t worry about having cheat cards to help you through a show. I still use index cards with the names and prices on them! This will show others how easy it is to do this business.
You are right about the founders; they are truly genuine and mean every word they say. You will never hear them talk about being a direct sells company; always a direct service company. They have a true servant’s heart of gold and a love for all of their Premier family.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at redoakjeweler@yahoo.com.
Have a blessed day!
1/24/08 at 6:32 pmPam
Ava,
There are 49 pieces in the catalog. About 4 are carry-overs from the christmas catalog and there are a few pieces to add to other pieces already in the catalog to make ensembles. Have a great time at rally. You are going to love the new jewelry!!!
Jennifer
1/24/08 at 8:21 pmDear Helen; (I addeded my last initial because there are so many Jennifer’s!)
Thank you very much for your kind words. Also thank your brother’s for thier service for me. :)
Did you just recieve the “President’s Package?” If so do you feel it was worth the money? What all is included?
(I know these questions were answered earlier, but I’d like to hear it from someone who just recieved a new package.)
My sister didn’t get the Predident’s Kit when she started but said that she wished she would have. Any advice?
God Bless,
1/24/08 at 9:41 pmJen
I just got my kit today….it’s like Christmas all over again!!! And to Jennifer, thank u for your service. My husband is a Squid, too, and currently stationed in Baghdad. Please pray for his safe return to me and our 3 children!
1/24/08 at 9:59 pmHello-
1/24/08 at 10:30 pmI was wondering if anyone has any ideas for getting their business started again? I started PD in September 07 and got off to a great one. However, most of it was family and friends where the shows died out during the holidays and now I am left with one in March. I would ultimately love to do 2 a week. Coming out of the first home shows I only have a couple “maybe later’s”. I had thought about doing a mystery hostess/sample sale/spring line show…however, I am again stuck with mostly family and friends in my list of customers. I would like to get out of that group into one where I can meet many other people. Any suggestions? Does the random mailing a catalog ever work? – Thanks Stefani
Darcy;
Today I am praying you will book a show. That’s it. A show. I want to be able to concentrate on one prayer at a time.
I just checked air fare from Tucson to Dallas in July. Gulp! $403 round trip.
O.K., now I’m praying I will book a show, too.
1/25/08 at 2:05 pmIt has been so much fun reading the blogs on this site. I stumbled across this site by accident and have now added it to my favorites. It is very inspiring to read about how Premier how changed so many lives. I too am a jeweler. I have been in the business since September and absolutely LOVE it. I have truly been blessed by being introduced to Premier. I have a wonderful upline that is always there to help me should I need it. I attended the Regional Conference this year and had a blast!! If anyone in Alabama would like more info on Premier I would be more than happy to share the Premier opportunity with you. Feel free to email me with any questions you may have. Happy to serve you. angelkay524@aol.com
1/26/08 at 12:00 amAngie
Correction on the email address above: angelakay524@aol.com. Sorry
1/26/08 at 12:07 amHi everyone. I too just signed up today to sell Premier. I hosted a party back over the summer and I knew that this is something that I wanted to do. I had to wait until I had the money for the start up fee, but as soon as I got my taxes back I called my Jewelry mom who happens to work with me at my other job. I have my training show On Feb.16th and I can’t wait. If anyone in the NorthWest Georgia area is interested in having a home show or becoming a distributor you can contact me at http://www.myspace.com/jessmcwithpremierdesigns. I wish everyone success and I will keep you posted on how my training show goes. I am so excited. I wish that it was sooner.
1/26/08 at 11:48 amWOW… I feel so blessed and so lucky to be part of something that is so much more than a jewelry business. Blessing ? ABSOLUTELY!!! Andy and Joan really were on to something when they started this whole thing weren;t they? I cannot wait to see what the year has to offer. I was registered for Rally in Dallas but my entire family (4 boys and a husband) ended up with fever and vomitting (I’m guessing the flu) so I didn’t get to go. I can’t wait to see the new jewelry, I’m sure it is glorious!!!! I wonder if I will still be eliglible for the 30% discount even though I wasn’t able to attend? Has anyone seen the goodies?
1/27/08 at 6:29 amCongratulations, Jessica!
I had my training show and now I’m working hard to get bookings to get my business off and running. I want to recoup my investment asap!
I got my kit (President’s Pkg.) Wed. and have been working on it every spare minute since then. (I own another business that takes the majority of my time so PD has to be squeezed in)
Yesterday I worked all day pricing and bagging all the pieces. I ordered 2 display cases from Showcases to Go. I’d rather just open my cases at a show to cut down set up time. Also, ordered the Quick Cart to roll them in. Am hoping to carry most of what I need for my shows in that one cart. I very carefully pulled the price stickers off the boxes that each piece of jewelry came in and put them either on the back of the earring cards or onto the price tags Premier sends. Then I just wrote in the price. It was a slow process but you only do that once for each piece you display.
I also ordered scarves, emery boards, mirrors, tennis bracelets, etc. from Premier Incentives for my hostesses and/or prizes during the shows.
I’ve read the Jeweler’s Handbook, highlighting important things and then transferring the info to my own outline for my shows. I’ll store it in Word so I can eventually have several show outlines. They’ll all be basically the same but with different booking/sponsoring activities.
The hardest thing so far is deciding what jewelry I want to wear every day. I’d like to fill the bathtub with all of it, jump in, and take a bath in it!!!
1/27/08 at 1:52 pmDear Jennifer A.;
I felt that some of the pieces in the President’s Pkg. were not exciting but who knows who might love it?
I’ve got to get over that. Of course, I want only the stuff I love, but that would be short-sighted.
Was it worth the $? Absolutely. There are a LOT of earrings (I can’t wear earring b/c of a metal allergy). I got the gold watch instead of the silver one. Had hoped for the silver. I’ll need to order it asap.
Also, one beautiful neclace, Mahogany, was broken. Will send it back for replacement this week. One neclace is not in the catalog. I’ve combed thru it many times looking for it. There is no name or number on the box. Hmmm…….
I’m just anxious to do my first show. My friend booked off of my training show for Feb. but couldn’t give me a date b/c she works the gem show in Tucson for the first 2 weeks in Feb. I really want to get it done before the 15th to get the 50% hostess benefits.
Keep in touch,
1/27/08 at 2:10 pmHelen
To Jennifer A.
1/27/08 at 5:39 pmi feel the Presidents package is totally worth the money. it’s a beautiful selection of jewelry and it’s yours for life. i wear it and i get so many complements on it, which i hope will lead to more bookings. so far, i have 4 shows booked. my training show is Feb 4 and i cant wait!
To all you ladies out there who took the “plunge” and signed up with Premier, you wont regret it. I have been doing Premier since the end of October 07….In 45 days I earned the Quick Start award for 9 shows and earned $300 in free jewelry to add to my collection. I earned the Crown Jewel pin – Amethyst level for $3,000 CV in a month and earned another $200 in free jewelry. I just got back from the Regional Rally in Pittsburg…it was an honor to get to hear Andy and Joan speak as well as others. The trainings were excellent and the new spring collection is gorgeous. I can now go shopping for it with my earnings !! I love this job and company. My “mom” is always there to support and help me when I needed it as well as my Premier sister.
If you’re in it, believe thats where GOD wants you to be ! It’s hard work just like any other independent business owner will tell you….but with the right attitude, success is inevitable.
PS Would any Premier Ladies from NY please email me? WE have so few in our upstate NY area, Im interested to know if someone else is close by….Thanks! etak45@msn.com
1/28/08 at 2:21 amDear Blog Readers~
I have read every single blog and am appalled at the cost of getting started with Premier. It sounds like after you have hit up your family and friends, you MIGHT just be breaking even on your HUGE start up cost.
I have been VERY successful as a Mary Kay consultant (and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!) for over 3 months and it only cost me $100 to get started–kit INCLUDES full-size products and supplies for 30 facials. I already have customers at places where I do business and am selling products “On the Go” while I am living my life.
I CHOSE to pay a few dollars extra to have a personal website @ http://www.marykay.com/kimschutt where my customers can view the MK catalog and new products, shop 24/7, pay by credit card, or order a sample. The best thing about the on-line ordering is that I get reorders while I sleep because our products are PREMIUM, AFFORDABLE, and CONSUMABLE! I take credit cards and ship anywhere in the continental U.S. for FREE. I can afford to do this because we make 50% on EVERY single sale. My hostesses get $75 for $35 with 2 guests in attendance at their “girl-time”, even if the guests don’t purchase a thing (costs me $2.50). My hostess REORDERS when that runs out!!! It is optional for consultants to offer additional hostess gifts…but I usually do offer the current hostess gift promotions (cost is around $10). I also offer party attendee’s a free gift with $40 purchase to help my hostesses earn the current hostess gift promotion and this costs me around $2. This too is optional for consultants.
I CHOSE to have an inventory of Women’s and Men’s skin/body care items, color cosmetics, and fragrances stocked and ready for delivery so my clients do not have to wait one minute for their purchases and they do not have to pay one penny in shipping and handling fees. I bear a flat rate shipping fee NO MATTER HOW LARGE MY ORDER IS. My last order arrived in 3 days. Not all consultants have an inventory…some are order takers and others are what we call “personal use” consultants that buy for themselves and maybe their family. I happen to be a full-service consultant after an “early retirement” as a Spanish teacher. I plan to be a Mary Kay Sales Director in a very short time. (Previously an Executive Manager with a van in Tupperware before I moved away.)
It would give me great pleasure to help anyone who is looking to order product from a caring, knowledgeable, full-service Mary Kay consultant. If you wish to inquire about selling Mary Kay and the amazing opportunity to earn a FREE CAR (you can take the cash) please e-mail me directly TODAY!!!! I can help you get started and hook you up with a great unit in your area through our “Adoptee Program” that provides support and optional training sessions.
God bless,
1/28/08 at 5:13 amKim Schutt
Independent Mary Kay Beauty Consultant in Lake Norman/Mooresville/Charlotte/Statesville, NC area
E-MAIL: http://www.kimschutt@marykay.com
WEBSITE: http://www.marykay.com/kimschutt (shop 24/7, order on-line, pay by credit card, free shipping–no kidding!)
I am so glad that there is somewhere to come to talk about Premier. I hope everyone keeps this blog going so that we can run ideas off of each other. I can’t cait for my kit to come in. I have already started looking for hostess incentive gifts, game prizes, and gifts to give my downline. There a few great sites out there. I know that http://www.premierdesignsincentives.com was already mentioned but this seems like it is going to be a good site. I couldn’t see any of the merchandise because I don’t have my jeweler number yet. There is also http://www.wholesaleaccessorymarket.com they offer hostess incentive gifts, displays and other supplies. http://www.townandcountryprinting.com/premier.html is great if you want to order business cards, checks,and other supplies all with the Premier Designs logo on them. Well I will keep everyone informed on my training show on the 16th. Right now I am busy trying to book parties. I already have two people interested.
1/28/08 at 11:50 amI saw the new line in Dallas last Friday and it is awesome! A couple of pieces are a little “pricier” than usual, but gorgeous! I call them “book a show” pieces! Just a word on the president’s package – yes, it is worth the money. I felt the same way when I received mine….some of the pieces were NOT favorites are mine. But guess what? I sold them anyway. There are a lot of women out there who like a lot of different things. Keep them on your table for a while. Once the new catalog comes out in July, and you haven’t sold those pieces at all or hardly at all – sell them right off your table! Mark them down – 30% off sale – and watch them go!
1/28/08 at 5:09 pmHelen;
I’m sorry to hear about your luck with the President’s package. My sister made a good point though about not liking everything you get; other’s will! When she started she already owned a lot of the jewelry but she said not everyone had the same taste as hers…obviously.
I saw the list of what’s included in the PP and was thrilled when I saw Mahogany was on it! (Sorry your was broken).
Best of luck with getting your show booked before the 15th, get out there and meet some poeple! :) (I love the comment about filling the bathtub with jewelry and jumping in it. I’m a photographer and that could make an interesting photo….ruining the jewelry of course!)
Mia;
Thank your husband for his service from me. ;) Also, thanks for your comments on the PP. You seem to be off to a great start so keep it up!
1/28/08 at 7:54 pmWow Ladies,
I too am a PD jeweler, in my 3rd year. I’m currently a builder, and am working on being a designer by Rally!!! Woo Hoo.
To each of you who are thinking that you may want something like PD in your lives, it worth the try. There is NOTHING to lose!!!!
I love the principals that Premier stands on. I Love Andy and Joan (who I have met twice now in person), and they are WONDERFUL people. They truly love each one of us!!!!
To those of you who are new, Good Luck with your business. You will love this!! Just keep plugging along, as times can get hard, but keep working, and it will all work out. I started this business on a move and knew no-one in the state that I moved to. If you believe in yourself, and get help and encouragment from your upline you can succeed.
The new Spring Summer line is totally awesome. I ordered the whole kit, and LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!! (My order sheet said 80 pieces items) Anybody have any combo’s they have worked up yet with it???? I’d love to hear if you have!!!
If anyone has any questions, please feel free to email me: blingblingjodi@hotmail.com
Have a great day!!!
1/28/08 at 8:32 pmI am looking at starting Premier and am wondering if any of you have a hard time getting bookings. I am really worried about that and hate to rely to much on family and friends past my first training show.
1/28/08 at 8:51 pmAngela
Your sponsor should be able to help you out with ideas. Ideally you start working your business with your warm market (family and friends). Then you work from there. Your sponsor should teach you a booking game that you can use at your shows. This will help you obtain further bookings outside of your market.
I started Premier not knowing anyone in my city or state. I had a hard time my first year, but keep working hard. I did around 36 shows last year, but this year seems to really be working out better already. 13 Shows booked for Feb, and 5 catalog shows. You just need to get out there and work your business.
Hope this helps.
1/29/08 at 2:31 amJodi
Yay! I just recieved the book “By Chance or by Design” and the book “By Design” from my sister! I can’t WAIT to read them!
My limited Duty Coordinator told me yesterday to start looking for another job because my odds of staying in the service are slim to none….. She also said that I should have three months salary saved up before I get out! Yikes! I may be out by May! So, I pray that I will be able to get started with Premier. If the funds aren’t available, than now isn’t the time. I applied for a Premier card yesterday and hope I get approved! Wish me luck and pray that God show me His will! Best of luck to everyone!
1/29/08 at 5:22 pmHi,
1/29/08 at 5:53 pmI am signing up wwth Premier in the next couple of days and would like to get some feedback on getting the Presidents package. I am so anxious to start my business however the cost of the start up is overwhelming. Has anyone started their business without getting the Presidents package and if so what were your results in getting jewelry for your shows? I absolutely love the jewelry but don’t want to wait any longer to save money to get the Presidents package. I would greatly appreciate your thoughts on this and any pointers I can get. Thanks so much!
Thanks Jodi, Everyone says to work your business. I think I know what that means but since I have not signed up with Premier yet, can anyone tell me what that means on a day-to-day basis? What does working your business really mean?
1/29/08 at 6:46 pmHi ladies (and gentlemen),
I am preparing to sign the Premier Jewelry contract tonight!! I am excited and nervous. I am going to order the president’s package as well. If any of you have clever ideas for getting bookings beyond family and friends, email me. Have a glorious day!
Nicki
nicki.shelton@gmail.com
1/29/08 at 10:08 pmDear Kim S.;
Excust me. I was a MK cons. on and off for 25 years. Yes, the starter paper kit cost $100. And THEN you can choose an inventory package anywhere from $600 – 5,400. So don’t think you can come on this blog and wow us with MK>And if I were you, I’d stick with being a consultant. SD don’t make spit. Just try to find one who has the ***** to show you her schedule C. Yeah, I thought so.
1.) MK corp. revamps their product line about every 2 years. They hype the limited editions twice/yr. working you into a frenzy about how they will sell out fast. The only ones buying are the consultants themselves. They are NOT America’s best selling brand to retail customers. They are the #1 best selling brand to their consultants. Take a good look at the basements of these poor consultants. With Premier we have no inventory sitting on ou shelves. Inventory is NOT money in the bank. Your credit card purchase of that inventory is money in MK’s bank.
2.) Now, what ‘cha gonna do with all that product you didn’t sell when MK changes the product line once again, and now the old products are not in the new Look Book.
3.) I’m sick of MK thinking they are the answer to everything. Crap, if I told my SD I couldn’t come to the meeting tonight b/c I had just severed my head, her reply would be the standard canned MK line of, “But that’s exactly why you need MK. We all know, those who show up, go uo.” and othe drivel.
4.) Save you hard earned money, and avoid Seminar in July. Been there, done that. What a crock! All rah rah and no substance. Your ever-so-caring SD will push hard to get you there, cuz’ if enough poor suckers cram themselves into a room, she’ll get a free room to herself out of it. How quaint and oh so go-give, don’t you think?
In a world where the cosmetics market is saturated, I wish you luck. But be careful withr strong words about how great MK is compared to every other MLM (yes, MLM – you are a MLM no matterhow many times you call yourself dual-marketing)
And no, people really don’t mind waiting for their products. Ever hear of shopping on-line. We wait all the time.
For more info on what MK is not, check out pinktruth.com. You’ll get a real awakening.
Honey, you can’t kid a kidder. Now go play in the MK sand box and leave us alone.
We are very happy here.
1/30/08 at 12:05 amJodi L.;
Thanks for advice and congratulations. Sound like you’re off to a good start this year. Your comments give me hope.
1/30/08 at 12:08 ami just met with a “jeweler?” and have been weighing out the pro and cons. I feel that it was not an accident to be offered this opportunity. It is a big initial investment, but i don’t doubt that it will be returned immediately. I just happened upon this blog and am happy to have read all of the comments made. I am a single mom of a 4 year old and am hoping this will give me the opportunity to have all the time available for him first and foremost. Praying for the best! Blessings and success to all of you.
1/30/08 at 2:17 amDear ProudMommie;
Congratulations! You will love PD.
Read the Jeweler’s Handbook thoroughly (I would suggest keep it with you wherever you are and read it till you can recite it) Highlight the show outline, booking activities, sponsoring activities. Write out our own outline until it’s one you can live with.
I did this. Now, absolutely keep you expenses to a minimum. Carpool to the meetings and pack a snack to reduce gas and snack costs. Look around your house for a basket or pretty bag to be used for your drawings and stuff. Hit Wal-Mart for a very affordable black velour or velvet large table cloth. It’s tax deductible and you should be able to use it for years. There are many ideas on how ot elevate and display your jewelry in the handbook. The PD website has very affordable incentive booking/drawing gifts. Wrap them pretty and put them in your bag/basket. I got tickets at Wal-Mart yesterday. Looks llke they’ll last me for years. I think they were $3.
Don’t get caught up in every idea. It’ll just frustrate you. Keep a folder of ideas as you come across them. Rotate them at your shows. Of course, keep every receipt. Write on them the date, what you bought, and how it was paid for (cc, cash, check) Get your tax files up to speed asap.
After all, the ladies just want us to get out of the way so they can bathe in the lovely jewelry.
You’re going to be great at this. Just wait till everyone knows you as the jewelry lady! Won’t that be a kick?
1/30/08 at 2:53 pmKim,
As you’ve already heard I’m sure, this is not a blog to try and sell MK or convince people to sell it. It is obviously a site about “Premier Designs” and if your not interested than simply don’t visit the blog. I’m sure MK has plenty of blogs out there, but I’t seems MK consultants would rather be out trying to sell sell sell rather than helping one another out. This is a company based on biblical principles. As Andy, the founder of the company says, “You can sell without serving, but you cannot serve without selling.” In the past 22 years that they have been in business, they have never changed there compensation plan or marketing plan. They believe in “keeping it personal”. That’s why the website doesn’t offer much information, and they don’t encourage sales through websites. As Andy said, this business is not soley about selling thier products. It is about enriching lives through serving, caring and meeting needs.
I just want to put an exerpt from the first book in here:
“Our first reason for existance is to get moms back in the home. Second, it is to reassure widows and single moms that there is life after death or divorce and help meet all their needs, including finances. Another is to help those like schoolteachers and Christian staff workers earn extra income to contribute to thier family’s financial needs. Our fourth reason for existance is to suppoet ministries and charities in America and around the world.” -Andy Horner
So, there it is. Premier Designs is not about being pushy to get sales. It is about helping people and touching lives. This is the true meaning of serving. Would getting sales and making lots of money be nice? Of course, but that’s the wrong attitude in this business. I’m sorry that you feel you had to come to this site to down the business to promote yours. We will keep you in our prayers, and hope that God fulfills your needs.
1/30/08 at 3:22 pmHello everybody, we are from Germany and live right now in the US. My wife had a Premier Designs party about 2 weeks ago because she want to do a favor to a friend who works for Premier Designs. The party was nice and we had a bunch of people coming and buying. To this point everything is OK. But now… the buts:
1st. We have never heard about Premier Designs (but that’s maybe our fault)
2nd. I read here in one comment that they have SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS. That is NEVER EVER TRUE!!! If they really have SWAROVSKI they would advertise this on their catalog because SWAROVSKI is one of the best brands you can get in this section and a SWAROVSKI necklace will never ever cost only 40 Dollars! I ask myself what will SWAROVSKI say if they now that employees of Premier Designs advertise with their name even there is no SWAROVSKI crystal in the jewelery.
3rd. Today my wife get a package from Premier Design, but not only with her free jewelery, no it was filled with every jewelery which was ordered at the party. No one told her that this would happen and I ask myself why? The package was not really packed as professional as the company described themself. It was filled with old newspapers and believe me that does not look very professional! As my wife unpacked the package and looked at her jewelery, there was one item broken. One, what you named Swarovski crystals, falls of out of the setting of her necklace. The only thing what I can say: VERY POOR QUALITY!
4. Like I told in the beginning, we are Germans and the typ and quality Premier Designs sell here in the US, they would never make one Dollar with this stuff in Europe. Thats never high fashion jewelery! You can buy nearly the same jewelery on every turk or polish market for less than the half price.
We also took a look at their webside and specially one picture – The Dream – for us it looks more like a meeting of Scientology and even the have a strong believe in GODs words, it’s out of place to put this into advertisement.
Mike
1/30/08 at 7:35 pmDear Helen,
You must have really enjoyed Mary Kay, Inc. to sell it for 25 years. Thank you for you advice about Seminar. I have attended one workshop where I did learn awesome ways to get my business organized, winterize my client’s skin and build strong customer relationships while providing great service.
I think in ANY business, including Premier Designs, high quality service and a positive attitude are key. Even if you are selling jewelry that doesn’t last–and you are–people will buy from you if they know you are sincere, going to be there for them, professional, and a LADY–and I emphasize this last one, Helen. Ahem, ahem! Maybe this is why I have not had a problem with my Mary Kay product “sitting on the shelf.”
I have to be honest in that I have been invited to purchase something from Premier Jewelry, but after the lack of information provided by the company online (all I found was this blog site & can’t even look to see what jewelry is available) AND the negative comments about the quality of PD on this site (not to mention your lovely blog!), I am definitely going to pass. Maybe I am my biggest MK customer (like Premier Jeweler’s aren’t their own???) but at least I know I am getting something that is high quality, works extremely well, is something I use EVERY single day, and doesn’t have to be returned. That’s why it actually is #1 and is in its 45th year.
Best of luck to all you future “jewelers.” Look me up when you have all the jewelry you want and need a great look to go with your costume jewelery. What do you think people actually see first, your face or your jewelry?
Kim
1/31/08 at 12:49 amhttp://www.marykay.com/kimschutt
kim s.
your words do not belong here, plain and simple. this is not about mary kay or any of their products. and i’m guessing you got here because you googled Premier Designs for more info. of EVERYTHING i have read about premier designs, prior to signing on, i think i may have come across 2 or 3 comments about the quality. and that was out of HUNDREDS of reviews.(none of which were on this blog, i might add)
i’m sure mary kay is great, i use their makeup and i love it, but this is not the place to sell it or to criticize any of us for our personal decisions to be a part of the Premier team. your comments at the end of your last entry are downright cruel and have no business being here. for the rest of you who are reading this, don’t let ANYONE bring you down. i have had COUNTLESS complements on my jewelry from my president’s package that i wear. it is beautiful jewelry and, as the guarantee clearly states, it will be replaced if it’s broken. we, as Premier jewelers, will succeed to our full potential!
1/31/08 at 3:24 amCan anyone tell me how many consultants are in iowa
1/31/08 at 3:39 amKim,
I am not even with Premier Designs – I am with another direct selling company, but as a visitor to this site – I find your blog extremely inappropriate. Congratulations to you that MK is working so well – unfortunately there are many sites about MK that are less than favorable and show many people going into extreme debt over selling. Honestly, good luck to you – there was just no reason to come her and be kind of nasty. Don’t know how else to put it.
1/31/08 at 6:59 amKim S.;
Being in MK for 3 WHOLE months hardly qualifies you to tell me about MK.
Go away.
1/31/08 at 1:36 pmmike,
It aactually does advertise swarovski crystals on the back page of the catalog.It says nd I quote “Premier Designs endeavors to use Swarovski austrian crystal components when available.” It nowhere states that every piece of jewelry contains them. I am sorry that one of your wifes pieces were broken, but premiere has the Golden Guarentee. All she needs to do is contact the jeweler who held the party for her. she will be able to return it at no cost to your wife.As for it breaking, that doesn’t mean that it is prro quality. There have been many time when I have ordered something online or from T.V and while being shipped it got broke, due to the shipping company not being careful.Now if they didn’t offer to replace it then Premier would be not good quality but they will replace it. Lastly your wife shoould have been told by the Jeweler that all of the jewelry would come to her for her to pass out to her friends. You could have opted to have sent to the jeweler for her to distribute. Like it was said before this is not the place to come for negtive comments. This blog is about helping each other succeed with Premier Designs. And just remember for every negative comment about Premier designs there are about 100 positive comments.
1/31/08 at 4:02 pmCan anyone tell me how long it usually takes to get your Presidents package? I am so ready to start doing this.
1/31/08 at 4:07 pmTo all,
In regards to other Direct Sells consultants on this blog making negative comments and critizing what they know nothing about, remember that silence speaks volumes! We know what we have to offer. Our product is not the main reason we are in Premier. It is the tool we use to touch peoples lives. Unlike sales on the internet, we actually get to interact with those we are selling to. How else can you make a difference in someone’s life?
Please know that we do not have to defend ourselves to the few.
Pam
1/31/08 at 7:25 pmThis is the first time I have stumbled across this site. How wonderful to find so many other jewelers! I have been in PD since October and LOVE every second of it. It was a little rough starting, but am well on my way now and booking parties 6 months out already.
And to those weren’t sure about the higher start up costs, let me just say, please think about it. This is jewelry you can wear every day, you are your best billboard for your product. If people like what they see you are wearing, they will come to you. I have booked 3 parties just off people seeing what I was wearing from the Presidents Package.
Good luck to all of you!
1/31/08 at 7:25 pmMike,
I am sorry that your first experience with Premier was not the best. I would like to clarify a few issues though.
First, our catalogs do in fact indicate that we use Swarovski aurora borealis stones and crystals. This is disclosed on the back of our catalogs and shown to be a registered trademark of Swarovski AG. Premier acquired the right from Swarovski AG to indicate this when showing the product that does in fact have their crystals.
Second, I do apologize for the broken piece. However, please know that every piece of jewelry from Premier is handmade. Just like the “real” stuff, all stones, clasps, beads, etc are put together by individuals and not a machine. With that in mind, there will be some instances of broken pieces. That is why we have the Golden Guarantee against manufacturers defects. Premier has a return rate of
1/31/08 at 7:42 pmMike~ I am sorry no one told your wife the jewelry would come to her. This is the way it is with all direct sales companies I know and most to pack them by customer name. Premier does not like to waste and wants to recycle thus the newspaper.
As for swarovski crystals. I wondererd about this as well; however, the catalog in the back does list swarovski and the copyright information. Not all crystals are swarovski, some are austrian.
Premier Designs has the lowest return rate because of defects than any other high fashion jewerly company. Our jewelry is made, packaged, and shipped by hand, so yes pieces do sometimes arrive broken. This is unfortunate, but your wife should be able to quickly get a replacement piece of jewerly at no cost to her.
Premier is based on biblical principals and is not solely about making money. Yes, it is a company so it must make money to continue as all companies do. I am sorry you do not feel this way, and I can see how somone on the outside looking in would be skeptical. I joined in August, and have been a christian all my life. I was leery of any company throwing around biblical phrases because you never know. However, from my experience the founders and jewelers are sincere in what they say and the purpose behind the company is true.
2/1/08 at 12:47 amHi Helen,
2/1/08 at 6:47 amMy training show is booked and I am ready. Thanks for the words of encourgement. I am so excited and looking forward to meeting new people.
jessica,
i signed up on jan. 17 and got my president’s package jan 24th. and it was so fun to open it. and since my birthday was jan 15, it was like getting a huge birthday gift!
my sponsor also overnighted my paperwork, maybe that’s why i got it so fast.
2/2/08 at 1:51 amFantastic! i just stumbled on this wesbite. I became a Premier Designs Independent Distributor in August and i just attended my first Rally in Pittsburgh. I love the company — I only do it part time — I work full time as an instructor at a university. I broke even well with in my first 45 days of being in the business — and have no regrets about signing on. the best way to keep PD’s mission and goals is with controlled growth — if we signed everyone up to sell premier like other companies do, the service we provide would suffer — I’d be happy to answer other questions or concerns for folks — from my own personal expereince. rowan007@aol.com
2/3/08 at 4:35 amWhey! Welll I’m doing my first ’solo’ home show at my own home this Saturday. Pray for my success.
I just finished making my ‘booking clipboard.’ I bought a 9 x 6 opaque clipboard; took the calendar from the PD president’s pkg. and layed it sideways clipped to the board (yes, the calendar hangs off a little but it still looks nice – if the size of the clipboard proves to be a problem, I’ll get a bigger one); added some blue/white tulle and silver beads for deco; I pink dotted my available dates and wrote in am or pm or both at the bottom of each available date; used decorative stick-um hearts to fancy up each page of the calendar. I then took a bright pink recipe card, punched 6 holes in it and hung my tennis bracelets from those holes. I then decorated this card as well to make it festive. The card sits sideways on top of the calendar. I will ask them to write in their names and ph. #’s and time they’d like to do their show. If they pick a date, they take a bracelet off the card as their first gift.
Pardon me if this seems junior-highish, but I really do struggle with arts and crafts. I’m so amazed at the ladies who can make or even want to make those scrap book thingies. I get a headache just thinking about it. My interests lie in other areas.
I am NOT the artsy-type so this was a challenge for me. But I still think the ladies care more about the jewelry than my ‘clipboard.’
My point in writing all this is to say that if I, Miss 7 Left Thumbs, can do this, so can any of you out there having doubts.j
P.S., don’t you all just love the Opera ring? Yum!
2/3/08 at 5:19 amYou all have helped me out a lot in deciding whether or not to sign on with Premier. I do have a couple of questions which I hope someone can answer.
1. How much do you guys spend monthly on supplies, catalogs, hostess gifts, ect?
2. How much do you spend yearly to purchase the new jewelry?
Any help anyone could give would be great ly appreciated
2/3/08 at 7:08 amHey, all you wonderful jewelers out there, please write all your best decorating and booking activites (pleease be very detailed – I can only paint by number!)
I want to absorb as much of your knowledge as possible.
O.K., I just hung my scarves/sashes on the hanger. Now if I could just remember the scarf trick I learned at my first show.
Do those not just scream ‘Marcia Brady?’ I love it!
2/4/08 at 2:57 pmMike – You’ve had several replies to your concerns. I agree with everyone, but one of your concerns not mentioned was the “unprofessional packing”.
Premier saves costs everywhere it can – and people that work for the company use their newspapers that they have read to help “fill” the boxes for shipping.
May not appear “professional” but it is recycling and cutting costs that can be utilized in better places.
I am on my way to a Premier meeting tonight and I have to say – I don’t dread it… I’m looking forward to it. I have found an awesome ’side business’ and am making new friends with women everyday.
2/5/08 at 12:36 amAt the risk of being ‘pesky,’ please can some of you give us your best selling/table deco ideas? I am putting red heart boxes and red pottery hearts on my table for all of Feb. (I didn’t buy any of it, it was all given to me after a wedding – they were the table deco!) Is this how you do it, too? Thought I’d put little stand-up cards on the table that say remember Mother’s Day, and/or birthdays, etc. What do you think?
How do you cover your scarf hanger? All my scarves/sashes are hung but I want to keep the dust off them? Do they wrinkle?
Sorry for the juvenile questions, but as Saturday apprroaches, I’m getting the jitters.
And as far as Mike somewhat dissing PD, um, you really don’t know of what you speak. The purpose of PD goes much deeper than the challenges you brought up. It’s like someone who has never read the Bible telling us it’s inconsequential. It’s so deep, it’s hard to know where to begin. I don’t know what it is about PD, but I am drawn to it like a moth to a flame – and for the right reasons.
This is a Christian based business. We don’t have to appeal to the masses. It’s not our goal.
2/5/08 at 3:00 pmto nicole r.
i just started with Premier and had my training show last night. I invited everyone i knew, hung up a sign at my job (i’m a nurse) and still only 4 people came. i was a little disappointed, but it was nice to have my training show with a small group so i could really pay attention to what was being said. anyway, to answer your question about spending: i went to Target, where they have that dollar section and get my prize giveaway’s there. i bought 10 gifts for $10 and they were cute gifts, heart shaped votives with candles and 3×5 picture frames. i got the pres package, that comes with a boatload of catalogs, so i haven’t had to buy any extras yet. and as far as supplies goes, i made my own business cards on my computer (the package of cards from office max was $5) and i made my own labels for my catalogs too (those are not expensive either). I am trying my hardest not to spend a ton of money on the extras because it defeats the whole purpose of trying to make a little extra cash. hope this helps!
2/5/08 at 3:38 pmp.s i made a hundred bucks off my training show…which isn’t a lot, but my friend asked me how much i would have made sitting on my couch watching tv instead…..Nothing! so, i’ll take a hundred bucks for playing with some jewelry and chit chatting with my friends and fam!
Nicole,
In regards to costs…keep it minimal! I buy one case of catalogs and that usually lasts me at minimum 6 months. You just have to make sure that you do not hand these out to EVERYONE! I always give my hostess 2 and she will keep one and return one. Don’t be stingy with the catalogs, just smart. Since Premier does not constantly change the product that is available in our catalogs throughout the year, you can buy in bulk and save.
As for hostess gifts…a small “thank you” gift will suffice. Check Dollar Tree if you have one in your area. Remember…she is already getting the best gift of free jewelry and she will get a lot of that! Door prizes/show give aways can be gotten at the dollar store. You can find things “jewelry” related for very little. In the beginning, you could offer to pay for shipping or tax or give a 10% discount as prizes. This will cost you nothing up-front and you can use your profits from your show to pay for them. Just make sure you do not give away more than you want to make. I keep my drawings at 5 maximum (depending on the number of guests).
As for how much you spend on jewelry each year…that is totally up to you. Premier has many ways to get the jewelry for free with their promotions, different programs, etc. Each year, right before our national rally, PD will “retire” some of its pieces to make room for all the new. We get these lists at least a month before to give us time to have sample sells of the pieces we have that will be retired to make money to buy the new! I always sell my retired pieces at 50% off. At this discount, I am still making money because when you attend our rallies, PD will give you up to 30% off of the jeweler’s cost!
You need to decide how much money you want/need to make each month first. With the average show being $600 and a jeweler’s gross average at $300 per show you can decide on how much you need to invest in your business. Also, do not forget that everything you spend on your business will be a tax write-off at the end of the year…so you will be getting all that back!
I hope this has helped some. I would urge you to get with the jeweler who has talked with you about Premier and have her show you in black & white (on paper). Just remember to always KISS…Keep It Simple Sister! :)
Blessings,
2/5/08 at 5:53 pmPam Terry
For all you new jewelers, if there is one item I would highly recommend you order, it would be the service from hood and house. It will help keep your business in order and is just another god send!! you can order the program right off the premier website. You will not be sorry that you ordered this program. It organize every aspect of your business!! If hte most unorganized person can find success with this program!!
2/5/08 at 11:19 pmI am just about to sign up to be a PD jeweler, but am thinking about not ordering the President’s Package – can anyone give me any feedback or help me decide if I am making the right decision? Thanks!
2/7/08 at 6:19 amVicki
2/7/08 at 3:44 pmGet the PP. I know it seems like a lot of money up front, but those are your pieces to keep for life, and you generally will recoup the costs in just a few shows. Just think, if you were invited to a jewelry party and there was no jewelry to look at and try on, how would you know if you really liked it enough to buy it just by looking at a picture. Perfect example, I was not impressed by the Mahogony set. It happens to come in the PP and when I saw it and put it on, I LOVED it and got soooooo many compliments on it. I think having the PP is essential to starting a great business. More food for thought, if there is no value in our product it wouldn’t cost anything to start up and everyone would do it.
I just recieved my presidents package today. I am so excited but nervous. A couple of the pieces i already owned, but hey that just means that I can sell them right off the table. I saw where Nicole said that the software from hood and house is very helpful, does everyone else agree? I have been debating on whether or not to get it or not. I can be very unorganized at times and kind of need everything laid out for me visually so I think that this will be very helpful to me. Seems worth the price in the long run, but will have to wait until after some other things are purchased. ANyways, thank you in advance for any advice or comments you may have.
2/8/08 at 8:43 amThe president’s package is almost a must (in my opinion) You get the carrying case (with drawers and pad), ring sizer, necklace sizer, and a WIDE variety of jewelry.
If you pick and choose your own, you get what YOU would buy. Not everyone has your taste, and believe it or not, once you start wearing jewelry your tastes change too! I know mine did. I was not a jewelry wearer… (I couldn’t afford it) Now I am probably a little over the top… and I love it) AND some of the items that first came – I would have NEVER chosen for myself… now they are some of my favorite pieces!
You do not get the ‘extras’ when you skip the president’s package and that is worth over $100 alone… less to worry about.
You WILL make your money back on the president’s package. I’m not saying to get it because your ‘up line’ will make a profit on it… because they don’t. I am saying it because it will help your business… the jewelry DOES NOT look the same in the book as it does in person. You just can’t photograph how stunning it really is. You have to see it and don’t forget to let your guests try it on (minus the earrings for sanitation issues) because you would be surprised how different it looks ON compared to on the table! Especially Vibe… (Necklace) This is now one of my favorite pieces…
In closing… My recommendation – President’s Package is an absolute MUST. Not that you couldn’t succeed without it. Just that I’m a firm believer that you have to have the right tools for the job.
2/8/08 at 4:54 pmVicki, I would highly recommend the Presidents Package. Every jeweler I have talked to that DID NOT order it has regretted it. It gives you a nice assortment that will meet a lot of tastes out there, not just yours. That is my downfall – I think everyone likes what I do.
Both of the jewelers I signed up went with it also – they were very glad they did.
Hope this helps!
2/9/08 at 3:58 amThe Hood and House software is worth every penny. I entered in my shows on it, and there is a place to add mileage. You are also able to put in all your expenses. I organized my tax information in about 10 minutes or less today because of the software. You could probably do it without the software, but I didn’t want to think about how to stay organized.
Plus, it keeps a copy of every customer receipt, so you can print them out for R/E! There are great reports, such as an “Are you Curious?” one that lists your profit from your last 10 shows. I include this in my business packet. You can also make labels for all your jewerly.
There are helpful tabs for when you get a downline as well.
I am so glad I got it when I started my business. All my customers and their information are at a touch of a button.
2/12/08 at 2:15 pmHi, Everyone!
I lost this page for several days. Got concerned it was taken off the net. Yikes!
I had my first solo homeshow this past weekend. $327 retail w/2 bookings. O.K. it wasn’t the $1000 class I goal-setted for but the education I got was worth many times that.
I didn’t have to know spit. The pink/white/green page that came with my spring/summer jewelry order tells how to mix the pieces. Really, that’s what I was most scared of trying to do. Can you say, “I flunked artsy-fartsy” class in school. I tried so hard and my teacher encouraged me to take another math class instead.
We had a blast at the show. I had 5 ladies (invited 65). I was competeing with the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show (huge production) and the Tubac Festival; and I couldn’t believe how the flu has hit this whole area. The ladies ranged in age from 25 – 70+. Everyone skirted around the display for a while and then they just went for it. I’m sure I did most things wrong, but I don’t care. I’ll get better with time.
Girls, if I can do this, so can you.
Please tell of your experiences. And what is the ‘Ringo’ game I keep hearing about?
2/12/08 at 3:17 pmHello gals,
2/15/08 at 4:36 amI just stumbled across this website and am quite interested in jewelries and home shows. But I am not sure whether Premier worth a try. Could anyone pls send me some catalogs for reference first?
Thanks so many in advance
My only complaint about PD is that other than the website, Hood and House is the only website that is good for entering information.
I live too far out in the country and we don’t have high speed internet, so that leaves me doing the orders on my work computer. Which is fine, but it would be nice to have a program that will enter all the party information without it having to be internet accessible only.
2/15/08 at 11:53 pmMy only complaint about PD is that they don’t have a software program that can be used without internet.
It would be wonderful to have a place with all hostess information and guest information and everything without ME having to make a spread sheet on all of it. We dont’ have high-speed internet at home, so I have to place orders when I am at my day job, which is fine, but it would be nice to have soemthing at home that is more accessible.
2/16/08 at 12:01 amHello Everyone,
I have a question/concern that I am hoping a PD jeweler can answer.
I recently attended my first show and had a great time and liked the jewelry. And yes it does look much better in person! I then agreed to host my own show. This brings me to my question/concern.
I was charged sales tax on the total value of my personal order, not on the actual cost of my order. I questioned this and was told that Uncle Sam receives his part no matter if I personally paid that amount or not. Then I was given the example of the people who received cars from Oprah for free and couldn’t keep them because of the taxs.
The Oprah example is not really comparing apples to apples. Car is worth 10’s of thousands and different taxs are also involved. Also, isn’t there a limit that has to be reached before I have to report the free items to pay taxs on them? I was thinking it was around $1,000.00. I know that when you win on scratch offs and such, you don’t have to report the winnings until they reach a certian dollar amount.
Then I also have a direct sales business of my own, not in jewelry, and my clients also receive free items and discounts as host benefits. But they are not charged tax on the value of the free items. I use a program for order enter that is provided, maintained and supported by the company. When entering orders I indicate the state of the host’s address and the program automatically computes the taxs. So with that being said and the fact that I and the jeweler live in the same state….I’m really confused as to why I was charged this additional tax.
Is there something that I am over looking? I don’t even know the name of the tax to do a search on the web. The only thing I came up with was a use tax, which I don’t think applies here and if it did it is my responsibility to report to Uncle Sam and pay the tax to him directly, so to speak.
I know that it isn’t that much diff. in price, around $20 to $25 dollars, compared to all the free jewerly. But as a host you work for it! It is a pain, well worth it, but still a pain to round everyone up, make calls, follow up calls, send emails, cook dinner and CLEAN HOUSE from top to bottom (that’s the worst part)to earn the free jewlery.
I think PD has one on the best Host programs that I’ve seen in direct sales. So please don’t take me wrong, as if I’m not greatful. But nothing in life is free. The host benefits do just what they are intended to do, attract people to go thru the steps and pains to host a show.
Then I’m told that I have to give Uncle Sam a bigger cut…it just leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I just want to make sure that I know who to blame for the bad taste.
I wasn’t informed of this tax issue ahead of time, none of the paper-work, catalogs or the website indicated that I would be charged tax on the value of free and discounted items. Then being in direct sales myself and not following the same practice, I was really shocked.
Any guidiness or insight would be very helpful.
2/16/08 at 7:17 amThanks in advance!
Sara
Hello To All,
I have been selling PD since October 2007. I LOVE this compnay. When I got started I ordered the presidents package and although all of the pieces were not my taste, many of my customers have loved them and ordered them. At my training show there were only 2 women and I had some outside orders. The show was $400. so I made $200. for myself and got over $200. worth of free jewelry.
At my first official show there were 5 women and the host had some outside orders. My sales were $600. I received $300 for myself and my host got $325. in free jewelry. My seconf show has been my biggest show. There were 18 women and my sales were $1435.00. I got $735. all for me!! My hostess got about $880. worth of free jewelry. She had the extra $25 hostess benefits. I aslo got 3 bookings at this party.
Not only did I pay off my presidents package with my first couple of shows but I have made new friends that I can say will be friends for years to come.
I went to rally in Pittsburgh in January and learned so much. It was great to meet Andy and Joan Horner. They were great! This company REALLY cares about their people and their customers!
I am in the middle of siging up a friend who is very excited about joining the remier family. She just had twin girls and she would like to be a stay at home mom and after doing her research and my encouragement she has decided to join Premier.
For those of you who have come to this blog to express your negativity about Premier, you’ve come to the wrong place. Premier Designs Jewelers only have positive things to say about Premier and would not be discouraged from your negativity and anger. Do your research then learn how to approach people with a more positive attitude, you’d be much happier people. Thanks
2/16/08 at 10:39 pmHello everyone, I signed up to sell premier in late January and had my training show on Feb 8th. I have sold about $1250 so far and things are going great. I had many parties in the past for another jeweler so I knew all about Premier for years. I love it!! I am in Birmingham, Alabama if anyone is interested in jewelry or wants to book a show…. just email me at AlaTexGal@aol.com.
I am sooooo excited about my Premier future.
Cindy
2/17/08 at 6:07 amOh one other thing,,, I got the presidents kit and a few pieces i didn’t really care for either,, but I believe what the other people said,,, you can always sell them later,,,, but I do wish there had been a bit more silver instead of gold items,,, especially the Cairo watch, I think that was the name, but overall it was worth it and the case and trays make it great to carry your jewelry in.
Email me if you need anything or want to host a party.
:)
Cindy
2/17/08 at 6:11 amWell, I had my training show today and not one person showed up. I didn’t invite a whole lot of people just about 10, but not one person came. I was very disappointed and angry. I am not getting discouraged though. I turned it inyo a catalog show and have several people ordering and 2 people booked a party because they felt bad for not being able to come. So all in all it still was not so bad. I have been to many shows and feel like I know the routine fairly good. My sponser still pretended like there was people there and went over everything again. I am ready to start doing home shows I can’t wait.
2/17/08 at 6:27 amIs anyone still blogging here? I was hoping we could help each other with selling/booking ideas.
Where did everyone go?
2/17/08 at 2:25 pmHi, Jessica;
Please hang in there. I invited 65 women to my first solo show. I hand wrote the invitations (I live in a retirement town and the women here prefer this type of communication), did my reminder calls; passed the book around and worked very hard to get advance bookings.
5 women came. It was a wee bit disconcerting. Hadn’t I done everything by the book? Of course, I did.
But an amazing thing happened. I advertized it as a ‘Mystery Hostess’ homeshow. It was a very interesting mix of ladies. Sold $337 and 2 bookings. So it was a success. To me, starting out, the bookings are the most important thing. The $$ will come later.
But one lady, who has 9 children, ages 3 – 19 (God bless her) won the drawing and was our Hostess. She received $213 in free jewelry. Her joy made me feel ashamed at having been greedy. I really had to repent for my attitude. The Horners stress it’s about the PEOPLE , and it is.
I am so grateful to PD.
But I had a serendipity! A lady who I contacted to do a show turned me down but asked for a catalog. Didn’t hear from her for a month.
She calls yesterday and placed a huge order. I praised God. My goal is to pay for my investment and be a good steward for the Lord.
At the area-wide meeting last night we got to see so many combinations. Those women are so talented. I had a grin on my face all night just looking at that lovely jewelry.
Blessings to all of you. Keep at it. God will bless your efforts. But don’t forget to tithe on your profits. Tithing is the only time God tells us to test him. Wow!
2/19/08 at 2:03 pmI was supposed to have my first on-my-own show this thursday, but she cancelled until march. no worries, i have a show on saturday, too. my hubby is still a skeptic and i have to prove him wrong. i have several shows booked in march, one of which will be a big one. my best friend knows EVERYONE under the sun and has invited them all! i worry about not getting my investment back, but i have to keep my head up, even though I have had a slow start. I’m an impatient person by nature and, want everything yesterday!!! I’m not giving up!
2/19/08 at 4:38 pmOh my… I think I just spent 2 hours reading this whole blog when I should be getting ready for my show tonight! I’ve been a jeweler for 1.5 years & it’s been great! My first year was good, but once I hit that year mark, I really felt like I knew so much more & was more prepared to build a consistent business. I was always nervous about asking strangers at shows to do a show and I still struggle with wanting to ask every person at checkout (I don’t think I’ve ever done that). I just made Builder last month & I can’t wait to be recognized at training in March (not to mention walk the stage at Rally in TX!!!).
As everyone else, I love Premier and the fact that they are a direct service company, not just sales. Andy & Joan are phenomenal… the fact that they started this company when they were 60, when most people are getting ready to retire is amazing!
Jessica,
In reading this blog, you know not to be discouraged about your show. However, you should have invited more people, if you had more to invite. I have a hostess handout called “The Tale of Two Hostesses” & you were “Mary”… the one who didn’t invite enough people. You know better… and more importantly, you now know how important it will be to encourage your future hostesses to invite as many people as they can. On average, 1 in 4 people invited will attend, so I use another hostess handout “40 Guests in 4 Minutes.” 40 invited should lead to around 10 attending… the magic number for the $25 bonus.
Best of luck to everyone out there in ‘08. At Rally I really did get the feeling that “The Best Is Yet To Come!”
Stacey
2/19/08 at 7:06 pmbrianandstaceym@verizon.net
(If anyone wants to get in touch, feel free to e-mail.)
I thought I would add my last initial since there seem to be alot of Jennifer’s on here.
Sara~ I believe it has more to do with the sales tax claimed by the jeweler. Premier files our sales tax information for us, so we do not have to do it. The free jewelry is taxed, so we are paying an accurate amount of sales tax for our business. Because I didn’t know other companies didn’t do this, I don’t have much information for you. I can say, I know each company is different. For example, I had a signature homestyles show this last weekend. The rep. said they get no credit for there half-price items sold. Premier gives us retail credit for those, which helps us earn more awards and is shown in our statements received about sales. This could be some of the reason sales tax is paid with Premier but not others. Every direct sales company is different. Hopefully, someone else can answer you question more effectively!!
Jennifer
2/20/08 at 4:53 pmSara had a great question about tax charged on free jewelry- The wonderful thing about premier is that I have the BEST upline in the state. So I asked her… this is what she said…
Premier is in compliance with all laws -
Here is the way I understand it to work:
In Oklahoma (and I think there are only 1 or 2 other states) our state does not charge tax on the $2.50 s/h -
For our hostesses:
on the 1/2 price items – Tax is charged on the purchase amount – A $39 necklace will cost $19.50 and tax is charged on the $19.50.
on the free – tax is charged on the value of the jewelry.
My understanding is that each company has to work out an agreement on how tax is collected and reported. Premier has elected to work with each state comptroller and collects the tax – on sales (whether full retail or 1/2 price) and the free items – and then sends it to the appropriate state.
Premier is audited several times a year partly because of working with all the states
and is in compliance with all laws.
That MAY be why it is different with the company that she is working with – there might be a different agreement – but my understanding is SOMEONE is paying the tax to each state – whether it is reported at the end of the year on a 1099 – (which as a jeweler – if you win anything at rallies – or free jewelry from the contests – we will get a statement of these winnings for us to report in our own tax returns)
Hope this helps -
2/20/08 at 5:24 pmI just signed up for Premier in January also. I had hosted a show on January 5th, then decided a few weeks later to become a jeweler. I was so nervous that no one would show up to my training show but I had a better turnout than my first show. I ended up inviting EVERYONE I knew..it was over 40 people, and had 15 attend. The retail was only about $500 but I did book 5 shows! I’m in the Fort Worth, TX area and would love to talk to sit down and talk anyone that’s interested in the opportunity or having a home show. Email me at lauram1206@aol.com
2/20/08 at 7:39 pmHello Everyone
My name is Julie Rodriguez and I’ve been with Premier Designs since April 2007. I have to say that I love love LOVE what I do! Who else can say that they make money by hanging out with a great group of girls, play with jewelery, and eat a brownie(or two)o.k.. maybe three. But anyway, for all of those that are in Premier this is going to be a great year! I wish you all the best. Work it!! Work it!! and it will work for you. For anyone living in the New Jersey area who is interested in hosting a show or if you want information about what I do… e-mail me at Julisa.rodriguez@gmail.com. I will be happy to help you out. I’m so glad I stumbled on to this site. I was very happy to see that there are so many other jewelery ladies out there. Looking forward to meeting some of you on line.
2/20/08 at 7:43 pmSara,
In regars to your question/ comment about paying tax on your free jewelry that you received,
The state of NY (and I am not sure where you are, but I think most of these are similiar) states,
A. Tax Law § 1105(a) imposes sales tax on, among other things, the receipts of every
retail sale of tangible personal property. The terms “[s]ale, selling or purchase†are defined by
Tax Law § 1101(b)(5) as:
[a]ny transfer of title or possession or both, exchange or barter,
rental, lease or license to use or consume . . . conditional or otherwise,
in any manner or by any means whatsoever for a consideration, or any
agreement therefor, including the rendering of any service, taxable
under this article, for a consideration or any agreement therefor. . . .
B. 20 NYCRR 526.7(d) provides the following definition of barter: “[t]he transfer of
tangible property or services to a person in consideration for tangible personal property or
services received is a ‘sale’ under the Tax Law.†Tax Law § 1101(b)(3) defines “receipt†as:
[t]he amount of the sale price of any property and the charge for
any service taxable under this article, . . . valued in money, whether
received in money or otherwise, including any amount for which credit
is allowed by the vendor to the purchaser, without any deduction for
expenses or early payment discounts and also including any charges
by the vendor to the purchaser for shipping or delivery . . . regardless
of whether such charges are separately stated in the written contract, if
any, or on the bill rendered to such purchaser and regardless of
whether such shipping or delivery is provided by such vendor or a
third party, but excluding any credit for tangible personal property
accepted in part payment and intended for resale. For special rules
governing computation of receipts, see section eleven hundred eleven.
C. The regulations of the Commissioner at 20 NYCRR 526.5(d)(2) provide that
“[d]iscounts which represent a reduction in price, such as a trade discount, volume discount or
cash and carry discount are deductible in computing receipts.†As set forth above, petitioner
relies upon this regulation to establish that it collected the correct amount of tax.
The company files our state taxes, so we have to collect them from you. Your consultant should have told you this information, but it is also stated on your hostess packet (if you received one of these).
2/20/08 at 11:47 pmIf you want to “blame” someone, you can blame the government.
Your company may be different because not all companies collect sales tax for their distibutors and you would have to collect and file yourself.
Hello Everyone,
2/21/08 at 5:26 pmI have been in Premier since May 07. It is a great company to deal with.I couldn’t believe the profit that you make! I honestly felt like I was stealing, it was so easy. I made what I make working 40 hours a week in one 4 hour eveing at a party having fun! If anyone would like more information, please feel free to contact me at colorsofasunset@aol.com.
I think I just had an idea. I have joined SparksPeople as a way to supplement my weight loss. I have 100 pounds I would like to lose before we go to Spain next year. Would anyone here be interested in joining me there? Sparkspeople that is,….not Spain.
I would gladly head up a message board there so that us Premier Designs hotties can gather and chat and help each other out in another aspect also. I wouldn’t think it would be against the policies, it by all means wouldn’t be to get bookings or make a profit or anything else since we all do this.
If anyone is interested, let me know, I’ll get it set up and post where to go on there. It really is a very helpful website!
2/21/08 at 9:17 pmDon’t mean to make anyone mad – but i wore this jewelry line for 6 years and recently stumbled on a a few Lia sophia showa….And now I can say “there is no way that you can compare this to LIA Sophia. I have been in the fashion jewelry business for over 20 years and haven’t seen any fashion jewlery as nice and fine as Lia Sophia – sorry ladies and gents :)
2/22/08 at 8:53 amDear Mia;
In what venue is LS marketed? Fine? Costume? High Fashion?
Please compare apples to apples for us.
I’ve been to several types of jewelry shows and can honestly say NOTHING compares to Premier Designs. I guess beauty/quality is in the eye of the beholder?
And I’m am BEHOLDIN’ Premier Designs.
I am deeplly moved by the Horners’ passion for all things Christian. I pray the next generation will uphold those values.
I get excited each time I do a show just thinking of how the women will fall in love with this beautiful jewelry. And I so so want to have a servant’s heart; to look at it truly as a way to serve instead of what it can do for me.
I can’t serve without selling. Wow. That is so true.
We know you will do well with what you have chosen if you are passionate about it and are willing to serve people and do the work. God’s blessings to you and yours.
2/22/08 at 1:43 pmMia, no hard feelings here at all. After all, everyone has an opinion. I have worn Lia Sophia many times before and had problem after problem. It tarnished extremely easiey, stones fell out and clasps were constantly broken. I chose PD because of their quality. Lia tends to push selling and the bottom dollar, PD tends to go with the quality over quantity theory. Which work well for us. I’m glad you have found something you like.
2/22/08 at 3:41 pmThe “Mia” who wrote about Lia Sophia, is not the same one who is a PD jeweler (ME!) I from now on will put my last initial to differentiate…
FYI, a girl I work with had a Lia Sophia party, got all kinds of free jewelry and, I quote, “every last piece of it tarnished within a month.”
So Mia, there is a lovely Lia Sophia thread on this same site. they would much appreciate your comments there!
2/22/08 at 3:54 pmMia – I checked out the Lia Sophia website – and am even more convinced that premier is the way to go. (at least for me).
Lia Sophia jewelry is VERY pretty. But to me the prices are much higher than similar items with Premier. They do seem to have more ‘genuine’ stones, but it’s still fashion jewelry. I prefer beautiful jewelry at a reasonable price.
It is nice to see they have a guarantee – but the customer has to go to the company to receive that. That will leave a bad taste in people’s mouths –
The hostess plan offers much more for premier hostesses than for Lia Sophia hostesses. As a hostess I would want all my rewards free – not for $20 more dollars, I could have…
Selling it – I couldn’t see how much profit you make, and couldn’t tell if you could have a down line – but I would bet my ring sizer that whatever it is – it couldn’t top premiers marketing plan.
Thanks for the heads up though – it’s always refreshing to be totally confident that I indeed made the right decision when signing up for Premier. I am one of those people who usually see the cup half empty and always second guessing the decisions I’ve made. I absolutely love times like this when I can have solid proof I made a wise choice!
God has blessed me in more ways that I can count with Premier and I pray that he works through me to bless others that I may come in contact with. If you choose Lia Sophia I hope it works out for you and you receive healthy, financial success! If you haven’t decided one way or another I would just recommend that you look closely at both – compare apples to apples and make an informed decision.
If you have any questions about Premiers marketing plan I would be happy to go over it with you in detail – Good Luck and God Bless.
2/22/08 at 5:20 pmMia,
After reading your post, I went to check out Lia Sophia to see what I could find….yes, they do have nice jewelry, but did you notice that several pieces are IDENTICAL to Premier’s Pieces? Lia Sophia’s “Deja Vu” pendant for example is 100% identical to PD’s Jasper pendant on page 63. Now I don’t know who had it first, but that’s besides the point. The prices are also higher than PD. The Jasper pendant is $29.00 and Lia Sopia is charging $36.00 for the EXACT same piece! I know that’s not much of a difference but it adds up.
Also, I checked out the hostess plan and it definately doesn’t compare to PD. Lia Sophia gives their hostesses 20% total homeshow in free jewelry. PD gives 30%. LS gives 4 items at special hostess prices ($15.00 unless otherwise noted)and 2 items at half price. PD gives the opportunity to purchase 4 to 8 items at half price. With LS is you have 10 ORDERS and 2 dated bookings at your show, you get 40% of your show sales in jewelry credit for $15.00. PD gives you the opportunity to earn $25.00 hostess bonus awards for:
-Holding your show on the originally scheduled date.
-Having $100 in advanced sales
-Having 10 or more GUESTS (not orders)at your homeshow.
-Having 3 or more future bookings.
So, there’s a much easier chance to earn $100.00 in free jewelry than having 10 orders, (2 booking shouldn’t be that hard)and than paying $15.00 to get 40% of the shows sales. It all depends on the person I suppose. LS also gives 50% off of one item when you purchase from a homeshow booked at yours. (A clever way to help your friend get 10 orders). I’m not trying to “diss” LS. Like I said I found their jewelry to be quite breathtaking, but very similar to PD’s. To each his own, I suppose. I know this message is long and I apologize, I just wanted to do some research. Hopefully no one already posted a reply to your post before this posts. (That was a LOT of “posts”!) God Bless!
-Jen
2/22/08 at 6:24 pmHi,
I’m considering becoming a jeweler for Premier. I’m worried about two things…I’m not a huge fan of public speaking or speaking in front of a group and how do you book parties after your friends run out?
Jen
2/24/08 at 4:32 amCalling all PD Jewelrs;
Has anyone found an efficient way to ‘wrap’ all the incentives? I use the PD jewelry boxes w/a bow, etc., but it still seems to eat a lot of time. Do you think tiny gift bags/tissue paper would be tacky?
I was thinking of getting a low profie sturdy box, wrapping it in beautiful paper, and then lining it with tiny gift bags containing the incentives w/tissue paper, etc. Not trying to shorcut the shortcuts, just want efficiency. I own and work another large business so my time is extremely limited.
2/24/08 at 2:43 pmI am just getting started with Premier, I am signing my contract in two days. For me, being in college and jobless, the initial cost seemed impossible for me. I went to a show and then started thinking about how I could afford it; after a lot of prayer, God revealed it to me through my awesome premier mom. I have helped her with three shows now, which I found for her and she has set aside the profit she made off those shows for my contract. I now have bought a very good collection of jewelry for display and made the $420 for my contract. I can not wait to get started on my own, I know this is what I need to be doing now. I guess my main reason for this post is to assure all of those that are uncertain,it is possible. I have already gotten four more bookings and quite a few maybes. If anyone has any advice for getting started let me know, it would be greatly appreciated!
2/25/08 at 3:34 amI stumbled across this web site for the first time today. I signed up to be a consultant a week ago. I haven’t set my training show yet but will do so soon. I am excited to get started. Should be receiving my PP soon. My first party I held, I received $670 in free. My girls went crazy. I love the jewelry and went to 4 parties before signing. I’m nervous to get started. I’m sure it will be exciting. I only decided to do this since I, personally, love the jewelry and the I know the hostess can get so much. I wish everyone success and hope to keep posting. I have received great information from here and thank you all. If anyone else just started and want to keep in touch with our successes or suggestions, please feel free to contact me at t.arflack@yahoo.com.
God Bless,
2/25/08 at 4:23 amTracy A
Hi ladies!! I just signed up to become a distributor with Premier, I am very excited to get started. Over the past few days I think I have read every entry on this page, I hope it keeps going I really enjoy it. I have not received my starter kit yet, I was wondering if anyone could tell me what comes in the kit. I went ahead and got the presidential package, and I have a good idea of what will come in that, but what supplies will I receive for the $395 starter fee?
Any help would be appreciated.
2/25/08 at 5:36 amGod Bless,
Ashley
OK. So I am stepping out in faith. And faith it is. If you remember from one of my post on January 29th, I am looking at a medical seperation from the Navy. Well, I had been told that I would at least have another 6 months in before they gave me the involuntary boot. Today at the doctor’s, I found out otherwise. The doctor said,”There is nothing more we can do for you.(I haven’t responed to therapy) We will begin your administrative seperation in 6 weeks.” I of course was besides myself. I found myself in tears in front of the whole sport medicine clinic saying, “I don’t understand, P.F.S. is supposed to go away. Is there nothing you can do?!” And apparently there is not. Or they won’t do it at least.
So, I wonder if this is a sign. I prayed LONG and hard last night (and for quite some time) asking once again for God to show me His will. After the appointment as I sat in my car crying I couldn’t help but ask, “Is THIS your idea of a will?!” Of course I was angry and I know that things don’t always go as we’d like them too.
Anyway, (breath) needless to say I did not get approved for the Premier Card. I just put in a leave chit to go home to Florida so my sister can get me started with Premier. My contract is on the way here (VA) along with some brochures and order forms. My training show will just be family (Since everyone I know is here in VA) and both of my sister’s sell Premier so I don’t predict it will go TOO well. I have $1100.00 in savings which is the most money I’ve ever had (Sad I know) and that will be spent on getting started including the President’s Package. (Yes, I’ll have to borrow money from mom to pay for the difference and my plane ticket home next week!) If it wasn’t so soon I could wait until the first and pay for it all, but I’m on a time crunch. Blah blah, I know. My point is that I am making a HUGE step here. I will need everyone’s prayer’s and support. I’m excited, but also nervous as to where my life is going. I’m 24 and been in the Navy 3 years, so I do know what life in the civilian working world is like, but I really don’t want to go back to that. I’m recently engaged, my fiancee is out to sea, and I just want him to know that if (or when rather) I get out of the service I will be helping out while going to school. That $1100 dollars was being saved for our wedding so I’ll have to work EXTRA hard!!!!!
Thanks to all of you who made it through my blog. It was long winded I know. God Bless!
Jen
2/25/08 at 11:10 pmPremier ROCKS. I have some Lia Sophia pieces that I have received as gifts. They are pretty, but in all honesty, they look like jewelry that you could buy at Claire’s at the mall. Plus, they are made in China. Premier offers a better hostess plan, a better income opportunity, and jewelry that is more affordable and a higher quality. Premier has higher start up costs, but more growth potential. I have been selling Premier for 2 months and have already paid off everything that I invested and have made a HUGE profit. If there are ANY problems with the jewelry, it is backed up with a lifetime warranty. How can you go wrong? I have met amazing people. Premier has honestly changed my life. Premier is too awesome.
2/26/08 at 8:15 pmheidierinblings@yahoo.com
I have my first show Saturday. It is my mom’s sow and she knows alot of people so I am expecting it to be a good show. My sister is having a show next week and that should be a good one too. I am getting started a little slower than I would have liked but I believe that everything will fall into place and the booking will start rolling in. I am waiting for business cards to arrive any day now and I am going to start passing them out to everyone I come in contact with. I know that I have made the right decision and I just need to be patient. I wish everyone success.
2/27/08 at 8:46 pmAshley – You will receive books (I believe one pack of 12 regular and one pack of 12 Spring), order forms, training cds, a training dvd; all kinds of good stuff. You will have everything you *need* to get started exept raffle tickets, pens, door prizes, a camping table, and fabric for your camping table.
2/27/08 at 11:17 pmJen – You are in my prayers! I also started Premier partly due to medical reasons. I am a full time teacher and was a part time cocktail waitress at a casino. (What a combination, huh?) I went through a spell that lasted 6 weeks where I was dizzy, off balance, nauseated, and had blurred vision. I had to quit my casino job after being there 5 years. I have since been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. I feel better, but stress management is a key part of staying healthy. I believe that everything happens for a reason. I feel better then I felt before, I am finally taking care of myself and my stress level. Premier allows me to pick my own hours, have off holidays (imagine that), and not work 8 hour shifts carrying heavy trays. Guess what else?? I am making more money than I was before! Who would have thought??? You will do great! I did not do the Premier card, either. I paid off everything that I put in (Presidents Package included) within 6 shows. You are in my thoughts and prayers! Premier rocks; trust me! :)
Hello,
I have been reading all the above comments and wanted to add my 2 cents. I have been a jeweler for 8 years now and LOVE it…Ihave moved several times with this business and found it works when I do, and vice versa. You are only required to pay the $395 to become a jeweler….any purchasing of jewelry is optional, but of course you’d need it to sell it. We don’t carry inventory, so if you work at it and have a great “training show”, you could potentially start for relatively less than the President’s Package. I have always recommended the President’s Package, however, because I feel it better equips you to succeed. The average price of a piece of Premier jewelry is $29, so getting 70 pieces plus all the other bonuses for an average of $11 a piece is a bargain in my math mind!
As for all the comments about MK, it is a fabulous product but I do have issues with the way it’s presented to people. I signed up to “purchase it for myself and friends at 50%”….the cost was an “affordable $100″….so I thought. What isn’t told is that in order to get products at 50% you have to purchase $400 retail in a three month period (a bit steep for personal use…) AND you have to pay tax on the RETAIL price, not wholesale. Premier may be more of an investment, but we make 50% from day 1 regardless of our sales history! As jewelers we don’t pay shipping for our personal orders and samples, and when we pay tax, it’s on the amount the items were sold for, not what they ASSUME they’ll be sold for. Also, we aren’t required to carry inventory that is subject to packaging changes and expiration dates. I’m not trying to speak ill of MK, just want the facts out there!
Also, the Premier I know and love does not allow advertising online. So, though this is technically not advertising, your best bet is to visit Premier’s website at http://www.PremierDesigns.com and get put in touch with an experienced Jeweler close to you. This business succeeds with great training and mentoring as well as consistent work, it’s difficult to be trained and mentored from someone who is not in your area. Believe me, I have gals in several states now, and it’s much easier to have them nearby to help support, love and encourage.
If you are considering Premier (and you should look into it before deciding), please contact the home office at the above website to insure you are put in touch with someone experienced that has a teachers heart. I’ve seen some posts from some AWESOME ladies in Premier and know they are very successful, but it is always best to do it the right way through Premier!
Have a blessed day!
2/29/08 at 1:01 amOh, by the way, Premier’s guarantee IS NOT a lifetime guarantee. It is a manufacturing guarantee that will guarantee your piece to be replaced if a manufacturing defect occurs. This jewelry is not fine jewelry, and is not meant to last a lifetime. A manufacturers defect would mean something that is not supposed to happen, like a stone falling out, a clasp breaking, etc. It does not cover discoloration from improper care, and this jewelry shouldn’t be presented as having a lifetime guarantee. I know in the past jewelers have been told to refrain from using this “lifetime” terminology, so if you are in doubt, please check with your upline for clarification!
2/29/08 at 1:06 amHi,
I’ve been reading this blog because I’m thinking of joining Premier soon.
Jen, I’m praying for you, I’ve learned things may get really hard sometimes but God is always there.
My husband just returned from Iraq with some injuries and issues which is why I’d wait a bit before joining. Things have been rough and still are but it’ll all work out.
This company seems great and I love the fact that it’s a Christian company. Everyone I’ve met is so nice. I’ll let you all know when I join your team!!
2/29/08 at 1:54 amWhere did everybody go?
2/29/08 at 2:03 pmHello! I am happy to say that yesterday I recieved my jeweler number! It’s official! I’m so excited! I go home next week for my training show and I already have 3 shows booked! I’m halfway to my quick start! I am so blessed to have Premier in my life!I hope everyone is doing ok. I haven’t seen any posts lately…
God Bless,
Jen
2/29/08 at 5:56 pmJennifer A…
I am praying for you! You are also VERY blessed to have 2 sisters who sell premier… They can be an EXCELLENT Support System for you. Find a local group that meets to get all the great tips to help your business.
Helen…
My premier Grandmother wraps her incentives in a little baggie from the incentives website… ties it with ribbon and it is VERY cute. I quit doing incentives. I do offer to bring a piece of jewelry of the hostesses choice TO her show (collette, quilted, or hotcake earrings). This seems to do a couple of things for me… – not spending money on a treasure chest full of pieces that people may or may not want… AND… Guaranteed to hold their show because they want that piece of jewelry. I always send out a post card telling them I have ‘ordered their piece and it will be here in time for their show on such-n-such date’.
Anyone who is still considering….
This is not a ‘get-rich-quick’ scheme. You do have to work your business (call hostesses, mail out reminders, eat lots of brownies). But it is TOTALLY easy… You are getting in on the ground floor of something incredible! You will be BLESSED by the amazing people who are in this with you. They are not secretly angry to have lost money… because they didn’t… if you just hold 3 – 8 shows (I’m guessing 10 at the MOST) You will have earned your money back – then you are looking at some serious cash in your pocket… Ladies, pray about it… If you have 6 people who love you / love jewlery / or owe you a favor – you will succeed!
2/29/08 at 6:35 pmHas anyone noticed that it take DAYS for our messages to be approved and posted… very frustrating. I’m glad premier doesn’t take this long to ship… ha ha ha.
I’m getting ready for a jewelry show this evening. Isn’t it great that everyday we have a show is a payday?!
I have a jewelry “meeting” Monday night here in Oklahoma at 7:00… if you’re in the OKC area and you want to shop as a jeweler and get all you items at half price come to the meeting! You can get an idea of what premier is really about and see if this is something you might be interested in!
unfortunately… you guys will probably not get this message until AFTER the meeting, so you are more than welcome to come to the next one. We meet the first Monday evening of every month! It is nice to share ideas and meet with great ladies! christine30ish@yahoo.com if you want to come!!
3/1/08 at 8:11 pmI’ve been trying to find a catalog for Premier Designs. My mother in law went to a show and liked it but forgot to pick up a catalog. She said there were 2 there. A thick one and one that was smaller. can anyone help me?
3/3/08 at 7:00 pmIt has been so helpful to read all of your posts about Premier Designs. I went to a meeting for prospective jewelers a week ago, and I have been trying to make the decision to sign up ever since. I am planning to get the President’s Package and pay for it with the Premier Card. Is that the best way to go?
Things have been financially tight since I went part-time at work after having my son 18 months ago, but I feel that this may be the answer we have been looking for. Wish me luck!!
3/3/08 at 7:36 pmHello ladies!! I just won an e-bay auction for a current presidents package for only 475 bucks!!!! I know the garantee won’t apply but, It will save me money for start up. I can’t wait to get it and get sighned on.
3/4/08 at 2:45 amJessica,
Keep doing what your doing. I am starting out slow as well, but as everyone says, it’s hard starting out. I have faith that things will work out in your favor. Look into maybe doing fundraisers for schools or church youth groups. This is awesome because it will allow you to help people as well as get contacts for possible shows.
Heidi,
Thank you for your kind comment. I am glad that you are feeling better and doing so well with Premier! I am getting off to a great start so far and am EXCITED!
Kecia,
Thank you as well for the words of encouragement. I pray that your husband has a speedy recovery, and that God puts it in your heart to join Premier when the time is right. :) I will keep both of you in my prayers.
Christine Hoffman,
Thanks for your encouragement too. I am blessed to have two sister’s who sell it. It’s awesome too because one is 40, the other is 36 and I’m 24! I am soooo excited for my training show this weekend and even more so for rally!
Christine,
Yes! I noticed that it DOES take forever for comments to post! Hence Helen’s comment, “Where did everybody go?” LOL! I was wondering the same thing!
Stephanie,
I am happy to hear that you got a very cheap PP. I am just hoping that the pieces are up to date and it’s not full of a lot of retired jewelry. I’m sure they listed the contents though and you looked into that. ;)
(Breath) Well, now for the great news….drumroll please…………I GOT MY START UP KIT AND PP TODAY!!!! ok. Sorry, I couldn’t contain myself! LOL! I’m at work tho and haven’t opened it so I can’t wait to get home! (In the meantime wondering how to get the 50 pound box home!) YAY! I hope everyone is doing great and if anyone wants to chat, my email is jennifer.apsey@navy.mil. I’ve made this comment long enough I think! God Bless!
Best Wishes,
3/4/08 at 8:45 pmJen
One more thing….. I’m not sure if someone will have already posted this or not but to all of you sitting on the fence about the decision to join the Premier family, the time is NOW! They are offering a “Double Quickstart” from March 1 through April 30. That means if you join PD and have 6 shows within 45 days from the date of your training show (easily attainable) you will get not $200 in free jewelry, but $400! If you hold 9 shows within the timeframe, that’s $600 in free jewelry instead of $300! So, if your apprehensive about starting because of the price, just know that it’s worth it. You wouldn’t NEED to get the President’s Package if you’ll be getting that much in free jewelry! You don’t think you know many people? You’d be surprised! I missed the double quickstart by 2 days because I had my contract overnighted! Had I not they would of gotten it on the 1st! It’s ok though. I’m still happy like the clam!
God Bless
3/4/08 at 8:56 pmJen
Hi Jheinzmann, I have just receive my first case of catalogs as a new jeweler and I’d be thrilled to mail a few to you! email me at stacy.tharaldson@yahoo.com and I’ll drop them in the mail tomorrow. OR call me at 612-306-3386. – Stacy
3/5/08 at 4:04 amHi Girls! I would love to help you learn about Premier and how it can enrich your lives financially, emotionally, and socially! I started to do Premier Designs as a part-time job just for fun, however it has become so much more!
To answer a few questions posted above:
jheinzmann – I can send you a catalog if you would like to provide me with your name, address, and email. The two current catalogs are the 2007/2008 catalog and the new 2008 Spring Line…which is just FABULOUS!!
Amy L. – About the Premier Card, if you are able to be approved for the card it IS the best way to go for a number of reasons:
1. You receive points for every dollar you charge (kind of like a miles card) for which you can submit points for free jewelry, pay for annual dues, rally costs, etc.
2. There are promotions extended to Premier Card Holders Only.
3. It allows you to easily segregate your business expenses from personal expenses.
4. All interest accrued is tax-deductible.
5. Best of All – You get 90 days interest free on ALL of your start up costs inclding the Presidents Package and the Admin Fee of $395.00
Amy L. and Stephanie – Have you met with a sponsoring Jeweler to go through all of this information? If not, please feel free to contact me with questions or just to talk at anytime.
I am excited to hear of all the people who are looking to truly enrich their lives with Premier!!
~~Amanda
3/5/08 at 7:21 amamandanesbitt@gmail.com
Dear jheinzmann;
If you will email me at acooper@wwdb.org, I’ll be happy to send you a catalog. I live in the Tucson area.
God bless
3/5/08 at 1:19 pmDear Christine;
Could you elaborate on the ‘offer my hostesses a piece of jewelry?’
Do you have all 3 items with you? At what point during your show do you ‘offer’ it to prospective hostesses?
What do give as a prize for the winners of the games played? We play Mrs. Bling, or Diva Purse, etc.
Thanks,
3/5/08 at 1:24 pmHelen
Does anyone know of a way to print out only the parts of this enormous (but awesome) post? I’d like to keep some of it for my permanent files, but don’t want to waste paper.
3/5/08 at 1:33 pmDear Amy;
You certainly can make excellent money. The hard trick (and I mean really hard) is to NOT NOT NOT get tempted to keep ordering more samples for your display. It’s all so beautiful. It’s only natural to want all of it on your table. If you will discipline yourself to only 1 or 2 extra pieces per homeshow order, you’ll pay off your investment quicklly and actaully see a profit.
Keep in mind, PD retires 100 pieces each year. The new stuff comes out during the July rally. You will want some reserve cash to get some of the new fall pieces on your table.
You’re going to be so great at this. After all, our job is to set a beautiful display, and then get the heck out of the way. The ladies go crazy!
3/5/08 at 1:38 pmOk, two of my comments are still awaiting moderation, so by the time they go through, all you ladies will be bombarded by my messages!!!!! I just want to say that I recieved an email from Premier last night stating that they noticed I became a jeweler between the dates of March 18th and March 29th, a couple days before they announced the double quickstart. It satated that Andy and Joan know how important it is for a jeweler to get her business off to a great start so they are including me in the promotion!!!!!!! Who does that?! They did not have to do that! On top of that, this morning I got two more bookings so I’m at 5! One more and I’ve achieved my double quick start! This is all before my training show too! I am telling you this because IT CAN HAPPEN! I was apprehensive about joining because I knew NO ONE! Or so I thought…..I also have confidence that I never thought I’d have! And the fact that they are giving me the double quick start….that just reaffirms that I made the right decision to join the Prenmier family. God has blessed me!
3/5/08 at 5:39 pmGod Bless
Jen
For those thinking of signing up there is a new incentive. Premier has DOUBLED the start up bonus… only good if you have your Grand Opening before April 25th!! WOW!!! Excellent time to get your business started!! I encourage each of you – if your still wondering… Now is the time!!! Good Luck to you all and God Bless!!!
3/6/08 at 6:10 pmHello,
I’m looking for a consultant in the Pittsburgh area. Any recommendations??
Thanks in advance.
3/6/08 at 8:28 pmLeona
jheinzmann,
I’m not sure if anyone has answered you yet, but I would be more than willing to send you a Premier catalog. Just shoot me an email at premierbysarah@yahoo.com. I just held my training show yesterday and I’m already in love with Premier and beyond excited to get some shows booked! (I booked 4 at my training show, but they’re all for April or May…sigh!!!)
3/11/08 at 2:45 amI just returened from FL where I had my training show. It went AWESOME! $650.00 in sales and 4 bookings! My sister Michelle got my booking since I don’t live down there. :( I’m happy to help her though! I need to pick out the jewelry I earned free!!!! I’m excited!I hope everyone is doing well!
Best Wishes,
3/12/08 at 2:27 pmJen
Helen – I have $1 items that look expensive for the ticket drawings. I ususally only do one, unless there are several (10-15)people there, then I’ll do a couple more.
These $1 items could be from the dollar tree (usually candles and candle holders… or things I have gotten online VERY cheap.
The jewelry – I offer is when I we do pass or play… i show them the pieces that could be written on a label in the decorated box they have been holding all evening. (Collette, Hotcakes-silver or gold, Quilted or something not in the catalog… diamond tennis bracelet) I RE-explain all that premier will give them for hosting a show… then I tell them that I will personally give them that item THE NIGHT of her show….
If they play, they open the box and find nothing… not even a label… that is when I say… Ladies… it’s your choice of what you would like for me to bring you. I will order it tonight when I go home! (this really helps for them to keep their date… most people now feel obligated)
FYI – Most people choose the tennis bracelet… Crazy huh?
Helen… I’m sorry I can’t write as clearly as I’m thinking but hopefully you get the idea now.. if not send me your email or phone number and I will call you.
Question for Jewelers…
3/12/08 at 5:03 pmWhat has booking activity has worked best for you?
I have a strange request. I a in a marketing class and I am writing a paper and I would like to use Premier as my company of research. I was wondering if any of you ladies could inform me where Premier gets their jewelry, which I do own several pieces of and love it, is it imported or manufactured in the U.S. or both. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me. Jennifer
3/12/08 at 7:37 pmThe P.P. that I got off e-bay is only 6 months old and nothing is retired. Never worn in good shape. I have met with a jewelry mom too. Went to one of her shows on Monday. I COULD NOT BELIEVE ALL HER JEWELS!!!!!!!!! I want all that too. Signing up soon. Thanks for replys ladies!!
3/12/08 at 11:17 pmI am a Premier Designs rep based out of Chicago- just started about 3 months ago and absolutely loving it. Is anyone who works for Premier having trouble with broken jewelry. In the short 3 months I have been with Premier I have exchanged at least 10 pieces of jewelry, and over 1/2 of these pieces have ARRIVED to the customer broken. Is anyone else having this same issue?
3/13/08 at 1:17 amHi everyone,
How is everyone doing today? I hope you are all well and having a Premier day. If not, it is still early enough for it to get better. I am a stay at home mom with 3 girls, one in school. I was looking for a way to get out more because all moms need a break now and then. I also wanted to make the extra money our family needed to enjoy living in the house that we work our butts off to pay for and keep up. I have been in Premier for 2 months on Monday, and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it. I have not gotten rich yet, but I wasn’t expecting to. I have, however, made my investment back plus some. I saved on the presidents package by hosting a few parties before joining the company. That way I got several pieces for free and did not need to purchase the whole kit. Then I just add a piece or two to almost every home show I have. That way it helps me increase my inventory, and it helps the hostess’s total sales go up so she can get more free jewelry. Another thing I love is consultants from other home based businesses. I have a neighbor and a sister who sell PartyLite, a friend who sells Mary Kay, and a neighbor who sells Pampered Chef. It helps all of us by booking for each other. I think closer to Christmas, we are going to all hold a big combination party so we can offer everyone one-stop Christmas shopping. I live in the Montgomery area of Alabama if anyone is interested or has any questions. Feel free to email me at jewelrybox.karenadams@gmail.com.
3/13/08 at 3:54 pmPremier’s jewelry is man-made. I believe there in Dallas. Since it is man-made… you probably will come across pieces that are broken – the average is 1 in every 100 pieces, is what I have been told.
It is guaranted agaist manufacturing defects, so send it back have it replaced. You may be going through a spirt of replacements… I know it felt like that for me a couple of times. But I haven’t had to have anything replaced for a couple of months now.
If it is the same pieces, I would contact the office in Dallas and let them know. Maybe there is a technical problem that they do not know about…
All in all – I absoultely LOVE this business… I have a show tonight…It’s payday! :)
3/13/08 at 7:05 pmBooking activity~ I have been doing pass or play, but it just didn’t fit my personality. Another jeweler sister is using the diva sunglasses on the incentives site, so I thought I would try it. She said everyone has spring fever and is wanting the sunglasses now. I plan on having a little sign that says “See yourself wearing free jewelry? Hostess a show!” I have a little mannequin that I am going to hang the glasses from and the sing will be on top of that since the top is a card holder. Then I am going to have cute little bags made up to show all the ladies. Inside will be a pair of diva sunglasses ($2.30) and a tennis bracelet. They will get these the night of their show!
As for broken pieces, mine seem to come in spurts, but 10 seems like alot, so maybe it is just luck. I have had 2 piece arrive broken since August, and have had about 13 returns since then as well.
3/13/08 at 11:00 pmI was invited to a home party. They have a big selection, however the book I was purchasing from has about 95% plated jewelry. I am highly allergic to anything with nickel or similar metals. Some of the jewelry was listed as containing some kind of metal I never heard of. When I ask the hostess what it was she had no idea.
3/14/08 at 12:04 amJust found this blog and spent a lot of time reading whatever I could. I have been with Premier for 1 year now and am reading Dare to Dream, Work to Win. For anyone in Direst Sales, having the knowledge in this book is a wonderful way to jumpstart your business.
I am in Plainfield IL. There are lots of creative ideas already out there that can help you get bookings. Going to local training and checking out websites of those in the business is a great source. Something I am doing for March & April is to pay half the hostess tax (amt depends on how much free jewelry) and extra cash or jewelry for anyone who completes the Quick Start mentioned (great way to start with lots of samples without buying the President’s package). (In the USA all free gifts have to be taxed.) My Premier mom is one of the top leaders in the company and I have a wealth of info right at my finger tips. If I can help you in any way, please do no hesitate to contact me PD.LindaEmerson@comcast.net.
Also, Premier is REAL, and REALLY DOES WORK when you work your business. Keeping it simple is key, have fun with it. Like any business, it takes time but it will happen. Premier has one of the highest quality of high fashion jewelry in the industry using a very thick measurement of gold, silver and rhodium plating. They have many pieces that look just like what designers sell for thousands of dollars. They also design many pieces on their own and with input from Distributor’s and customers. Premier’s average price is between $20 – $40, very affordable. Their National return rate is only 2% (statistic personally from a home office rep). They make 55% of their jewelry in their own warehouse here in the USA and use about 6 other vendors who adhere to Premier’s standards. High fashion jewelry is not intended to wear everyday but should be rotated with other pieces to lengthen it’s lifespan. It should be cleaned, just like all jewelry should be – u can use blue Dawn dish washing liq (without bleach) mixed with warm water then rinse and wipe with a white cloth.
Regarding Premier’s philosophy, purpose and plan: Andy and Joan were very well off financially when they started Premier and DID NOT do it for the money. They did it to enrich lives and encourage us to do that too. Not by selling but by serving others and helping others fulfill their needs. You don’t have to be a Christian to support great values. Knowing they have values is a reassuring – they are trustworthy, honorable and sincere. There are not a lot of companies out there today that can say that. They were recently honored by the Gov of TX for their continual and generous giving.
Lastly, I am always looking for great additions to my team in the Chicago/Plainfield, IL area. If you want to talk more about it, I also have an incentive that will pay your startup fee. I am there for my team 100% and more. I support them to help meet their needs whatever they are (earn extra $$, meet new friends, raise their chilren, etc). I am a true nuturing and supportive “mom”. If you are the least bit curious, find out all the info, have any questions answered from me or your closest distributor. Ask 2 or 3 of them if possible for well rounded info. No matter where you are, you can contact me. I’m there for you.
May you always reach your goals no matter what they are and be the best you can be for yourself and those around you.
With Luv,
Linda
3/14/08 at 1:05 amPD.LindaEmerson@comcast.net
Well I don’t sell Premier jewelry but I LOVE the stuff I got from one of the catalogs! :D
3/14/08 at 7:48 amI have only been in Premier a few weeks now and was wondering what is working best for getting bookings? Also, if anyone has any good game ideas, they would be greatly appreciated. If you just want to post them on here that’s okay or you can email me at hmalcom87@hotmail.com
3/15/08 at 6:16 amGod Bless,
Heather
Hey ladies!!
I have decided to sign up for Premier!! I am excited and nervous (but that seems to be the norm). My husband and I are doing some remodeling, so I want to wait to sign up until the main rooms are done. I am wondering how the “double quick start” works. Will I be eligible as long as I get my jeweler number before April 25th, or do I have to do my six to nine shows before that date?
I have done a lot of soul searching about whether or not to take this leap, but I just can’t find any real reasons not to do it!! I guess God is trying to pull me in the right direction!!
Thanks again for all of your posts. They have really helped me make this big decision. Hopefully it will change my life. Finances have been tight since my son was born and I made the decision to go part-time. Let’s just say that the time spent with my son is priceless, but the 20% cut to our income is a little tough to swallow at times!!
3/16/08 at 3:39 amHey everyone! I have been in Premier since August 2007 and absolutely love it!! I do this and work a full time job!! If anyone lives in the Reading area and is either interested in hosting a show or learning more about Premier I’d love to talk to you! Feel free to email me anytime at ak1881@aol.com!! I started out by having parties and I just loved everything about Premier! So I ended up using all the free jewelry I got and started to sell Premier myself!! It was that easy!!
Talk to you soon!
3/16/08 at 8:08 amAmy
ak1881@aol.com
Brenda~ That material was rhodium I am guessing. Most of our jewelry that is silver is either plated with silver or rhodium. Rhodium is a strong material that is the color of silver. It is not cheaper either, but they have chosen to make some of the jewelry out of it instead. My customers who are bothered by earrings usually have pretty good luck. There is a way to exchange your jewelry if it causes an allergic reaction. I am sorry your jeweler wasn’t able to be more insightful!
3/16/08 at 2:01 pmHello ladies.
I just wanted to give some words of wisdom on providing “policy” answers or answering some of the questions that are being posted. Premier is an AWESOME company and truly has set the bar high for the Direct Sales Association. I encourage each of you, whether jewelers or customers, that if you have any questions or concerns about policies, proper procedures, whether it is okay or not okay to sell our jewelry through certain venues or an explanation of what some of Premier’s terminology means should ALWAYS be addressed with the home office at Premier or your Premier upline. The one thing we do not want to do is misrepresent what Premier is, how this company operates or what they stand for.
We must always remember that there are people on this site who are not jewelers and have not had the opportunity to hear from our Executive Leadership. We would not want to mislead or leave a bad taste should our info we provide be wrong.
It is so easy to get so excited about something that you believe so much in and you just want everyone to share and be a part of what you have found! I am not trying to be the downer here; just wanting to keep the vision alive and accurate!
Premier is an AWESOME company and you would be hard pressed to find any other like it. For those of you on this blog who are not jewelers…find a jeweler near you, ask if you can go to her next show (hostesses LOVE to have surprise guests!) and hang with them. It won’t take you long to find out everything you need to know or at least enough to make you want to know more! :)
Have a blessed day!
3/18/08 at 12:11 amPam in Texas
What is Premier Designs jewelry made of? I know it’s electroplated but what’s underneath it?
3/19/08 at 1:49 amI had my 2nd show since my training show and it was awesome. I had $650 retail and 1 future booking! I’m super psyched and happy that I’ve finally gotten somewhere. Only good things to come… Work it girls, work it!
3/19/08 at 6:59 amHI Ladies I would like to recommend another wonderful direct sales jewelry company called Jewels by Park lane. They do not have a large cost to join, they have the best customer $12 bonus buying programs and their hostess program bests them all. You can join for only $39 with an intro show and receive a $1000 in free jewelry. You receive additional free samples , outfits, weekly paychecks and more each week. NO quotes or fees. You owe it to yourselves to check it our before you jump into anything. Their jewelry also cares a lifetime warranty and 4 months windo for free exchanges…just the best http://www.myparklane.com/vicki Email me if you would like to hear more They have been in business since 1955
3/19/08 at 3:59 pmHello all of you BEAUTIFUL, SPARKLING, PREMIER WOMEN. I stumbbled across this site. I have spent the last 2 days reading all of the blogs on here. Wow, this site is so inspiring and encouraging. I have been a Premier Designs Dist. since August 2007, and boy have I had the “time of my life”. I got off to a wonderful start and after the first of the year, things did indeed slow down a bit. But, with the faith and the love I have for this company, I WILL never give up. Premier offers great pay, but for me, it was not about the money AT ALL when I joined. I had just had my 2nd baby and as most of us know PP Depression comes with that in some cases. It seemed like everything in my life was a complete train wreck. My hubby was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease and I lost my mother/best friend just recently. Without the love I have for this company and the lifelong friendships that I have made, I would have never been able to get past all of this. Premier Designs has been like my guardian angel. When I needed someone to talk to, my Premier mom was there. She would cry right along me. I have found such a wonderful friend in her. I know this sounds crazy but the warmth I hear in her voice and the love she has for me, it is like my mother/best friend is still here but through her. When I needed prayer, guess what, this company was there. They care way beyond words will ever say. So, for any of you that are considering a career with Premier, you can’t go wrong. This company has it all. If anyone would like to hear more about Premier and the amazing things it has done in my life,and what it could do for you, please feel free to email me at gcoopandjenn@aol.com
3/19/08 at 5:48 pmHeather,
Hi. There is all sorts of things you can do for your bookings. Do you use a lap pad at your shows? Well, I went and bought some pretty stationary paper that has bright flowers as the border. I typed up a flyer and I then laminated it. I made about 20 of them. By laminating the flyer, it looks more professional and you can just keep these in your lap pads without them getting all wrinkly. On the flyer I typed what MY promotion was NOT Premiers. Of course, everyone knows about ALL the goodies and freebies that Premier gives them when they book a show. I take this a little further and have my own promotion. I am using the phrase “ring in spring with a ring”. For anyone who books a show with me, I will let them choose any ring for FREE. This is my hostess gift. I also put on the flyer that who ever purchases $125 or more in jewelry, I will let them choose any watch at 1/2 price. Most ladies just can’t turn down something that says 1/2 price. Of course with the watch, I will make no money, and I have lost no money either. This helps my sales for the month though and it helps the hostess with hers sales. I also have star dates that I want bookings on. I tell the hostess that if she can fill my star dates with the bookings from her show I have an additional prize for her. I will do something like pay for her taxes on her jewelry or i will pay the extra to have have her jewelry shipped faster. They usually will fill the star dates so they can get my extra freebie. It works well for me to choose star dates. This keeps most people from trying to book 4-6 months out and then totally forgetting about the show all together. So, by doing my own promotion and listing all of the freebies I give, ladies will see this and want to do a show for all the free stuff (mine and Premiers). I don’t mind a bit paying $20 if in return it will make me $300 and it gets me more bookings. Also offer gift with purchase. Some thing like…um…if they purchase a three piece set, give them 10% off their order. Or if the set had a ring, which would be the 4th piece, give them 10% off this. Plan you a show that fits you and have fun with it.
As far as games, my Premier mom shared this with me and I have had a blast using this one. It is the dice game. Take a piece of Premier jewelry that you no longer want or that has been discontinued and put it back in its box. Wrap the box and I mean wrap it good. I wrap it in many, many layers of paper and I wrap it with duct tape and use clear tape and then wrap more paper layers around it. Wrap it to where it HARD to get into. Take a pair of dice. Start on one side of the room. They have to roll a double or a seven. Once they roll this, they can start to try to unwrap the box. The dice goes to the second person, and they in return try to roll the same. If they do, the box comes to them. This is an ice breaker game and it really gets the women pumped up. I have had women literally rolling on the floor trying to get this box open. I have had them to start chewing on the box to try to get into it. This game really gets the excitement going. Women really love Premier jewelry and they will do whatever it takes to get the box open. If there is a large crowd at your show, you might want to start a box and a pair of dice at each end of they room.
I always take care of my hostess needs. If you treat your hostess right, they WILL rebook again and again with you. I send out a birthday card, anniversy card, etc. Keep it personal. When our new books came out, I took the time to go through the book and mark what I thought would look good on which ever hostess I was mailing it too. I wrote them a note to call me back and tell me what they think. By doing this, I planted the seed for them to call and several of them have rebooked to get the piece that I tought would look good on them. I am currently working on creating a monthly newsletter. I will email or mail this to everyone that has been to a show of mine. I try to change my promotions each month and this is what I will send out telling what I am offering and what Premier is offering.
Are you using guest survey cards? If so, go back through them and mail a card to all the women who marked “maybe later” at having a show. Print them out one of your flyers and tell them that their “maybe later” is now. I have had several to call back and finally book after they seen my promotion on the flyer.
If I can help anyone with any ideas or anything, please just ask. We are NOT compeditors in this business. We are a group of women working together to try to enrich the lives of women across the world.
Having a blessed Premier day,
3/19/08 at 7:31 pmJenn Coop
Alabama:)
Hi Ladies!
Great site!
I have been a Premier Jeweler for 5 yrs. and I am located in Nashville, TN. I just love it!!!
Feel free to email me with any questions or to request a catalog. Dazzle_U@hotmail.com
3/19/08 at 7:33 pmHello to everyone,
I want to say I LOVE Premier Designs Jewelry, the company, my upline and downline. We are #1 in the nation and our return/replacement/exchange rate is UNDER 2% which is AWESOME. I love everything about our company. Premier can and will meet the needs for you and your family if you truly want it too! I have been in Premier under 5 mos and I have made a ton of money, enriched and inspired lives, made great friends and developed a downline of 15 great girls. Premier is more than a paycheck, it is a lifestyle. Anyone out there considering Premier I say GO FOR IT!!! I am almost in tears with all the awesome things Premier has blessed my family and I with this past 5 mos………….
Angela in Florida
3/20/08 at 2:57 amNatalie
Regarding returns. Yes, there are seasons of returns and they can seem to be a pain, but it is also another opportunity to show hostesses & guests that we really do care and will continue to work with them to make sure they are happy with our product. How many people can say that about department stores?
Also, remember to look at a piece and see if you can repair it yourself. One of the best things I invested in was a small pliers & the jewelry repair kit off the Premier Incentives website. You can jump rings in every color (silver, gold, matte) and some closures too. Also look at other sites to find more fix-it pieces. http://www.allabouthomeshows.com or http://www.imagineacessories.com and others.
I’ve been able to fix many pieces of “broken” jewelry without having to charge the $5 + tax (if over 60 days) and/ or having them wait 2 weeks for the return. Jump rings are often the problem & are easy to fix ourselves. I was on a conference call training about the quality of our jewelry & the trainer used the analogy of think about sitting in your living room putting jump rings on jewelry for 8 hours pretty much non-stop. The first few hundred may be pretty tight, but by the 3,000 mark they may not be so tight.
Amy L
Regarding the Double Quick Start. Here’s the exact verbiage from the flier:
“Jewelers whose contracts are received in the Home Office from Saturday, March 1 through Friday, April 25, are eligible for DOUBLE QuickStart. To qualify, Training Shows must be held within 30 days after your contract has been processed at the Home Office, and QuickStart must be achieved within 45 days after your Training Show.”
Hope that helps!
I need 4 more shows to complete the 20 show Best Is Yet To Come challenge. I need to get on the phones!!!
In regards to booking games… I love the play game where you have “featured items” and give current jewelry to hostesses… but I also started the mini designer inspired purses with the Premier charm bracelet in it (from the incentive store). It’s about half the cost of giving away a new piece and ladies love the mini purses & I stress the charm bracelet it for hostesses only. And the message on the bracelet is awesome. It says everything about Premier. I do give this to them that night though, so that may make some jewelers uncomfortable.
Stacey
3/20/08 at 5:24 ambrianandstaceym@verizon.net
I looked at ‘myparklane’… they do have some beautiful Fashion jewelry; very comparable to Premier’s. But Parklane jewelry seems MUCH more expensive. And I do have to say that Premier’s Marketing plan beat Paklane – hands down.
With Premier
A hostess doesn’t have to wait to get her “free jewelry” OR hope another party qualifies her.
A hostess gets 4 half price items from anything in the catalog – she’s not limited. (and can earn up to 8)
All the hostess pays is $4 shipping + tax. Not, for an extra $22 you can have this…
AND Premiers hostess can earn another $100 in bonuses for keeping her date, pre-orders, 3 or more bookings, having 10 or more guests. SHE doesn’t HAVE to meet any of those to get her 30% in free jewelry – that’s a given…
With premier – it’s considered a party with $100 in sales. It looks like with Parklane it’s $175…
Yep – I have to say Premier has done it for me again. THIS is the BEST Marketing program there is! I have YET to find ANY other direct sales business that can beat it! – but keep em coming. I enjoy checking them out and REALLY enjoy KNOWING I have done right by joining Premier – financially and EMOTIONALLY!!!
Thank you Andy and Joan Horner – God Bless!
3/20/08 at 4:11 pmI looked at the my parklane website, and the jewelry is pretty and probably comparable to Premier in quality, but the price difference was very noticable.
Another thing I like about Premier is the simplicity of their hostess plan. It is easy to explain quickly without getting confusing looks. I am a fairly smart person, but had to read through the hostess plan with this company a few times to totally understand how I would get my jewelry! Premier is clear cut. Plus, when/if you buy half-price items, you get even more free!
You didn’t mention anything about what the consultants get paid. I noticed you get paid weekly. So, you have to send all the money to your company and they send you a check at weeks end. Seems like a lot of trouble. With Premier, you keep 50% of the retail price and only send Premier the other 50%. I didn’t know alot about direct sales when I started Premier, but I have been shocked to learn that this is not the norm. It makes so much more sense and creates far less paperwork! What does the upline get and how deep does it go? With Premier, each person in the family get 10% of the commission for 3 people deep, so my mom, grandma, and great grandma make 10% off my shows! This does not cut into my profit. It just comes from Premier!
Like I said, I was completely anti direct sales until I decided that I would go crazy if I didn’t find something to do. I stay home with my sweet 3 year old son who is severely developmentally delayed, and 3! LOL and my 9 month old daughter. This is my free time and I love it! I didn’t feel comfortable at first saying that Premier had the best direct sales hostess plan and best consultation plan just because my upline told me it was true, so I researched it further and have yet to find anything that compares to Premier. I am not even more sure of my decision!
3/21/08 at 7:55 pmHello ladies,
Like many others, I stumbled upon this website. I wanted to add my two cents as well. If you are thinking about joining the Premier Designs family, I echo the sentiments: GO FOR IT! This venture has been a true blessing for me.
Feel free to contact me with any questions:
premierstacey@gmail.com
God bless,
Stacey
3/21/08 at 9:16 pmWisconsin
WOW- I had no idea that websites like this were around. I have been selling Premier for over a year. I was just playing around on the computer while my boys were napping and I have been stuck reading blogs for an hour. It is so great to see the Premier ladies from coast to coast rallying behind this awesome company.
I am in the Kansas City area and am fortunate to have AWESOME monthly training. I don’t think anyone goes to college thinking “I am going to be a jewelry lady one day”, but I am so thankful I was introduced to this company. I looked at a few other Direct Sales companies before signing- enough to know that what Premier offers is definatly the best anywhere. I know MANY women who used to sell “something else” and now sell Premier. However; I don’t know any who used to sell Premier and now sell “something else”.
I am happy to talk with anyone about this great opportunity!!! Feel free to email me at jewelry4u@kc.rr.com.
3/23/08 at 10:14 pmI am a consultant with another jewelry company but I am considering switching to Premier. My question is: Where does the hostess benefits come out of? Out of your 50% or does the company support it? So if you have a $600 show, is your net profit $300 or are you taking what the hostess earns out of your $300?
3/26/08 at 4:44 amHello Ladies (and Gents)!
I recently signed up with Premier and I’m very excited!
I have yet to get my kit and PP but I’m sure I’ll be like a kid at Christmas when it does arrive. :D
I’ll be attending the Lapeer, MI Training April 15th. So if any other Michigan gals plan to be there, look me up! :)
My training show is April 27th and I have 3 bookings already. Wish me luck!
Hope you all have a lovely day!!
Sincerely,
3/26/08 at 5:57 amKim Miller
premierkim@gmail.com
Hey ladies. Have you all heard the new Double Hostess Bonus Awards promotion? Wow, isn’t it a good one? I have been sharing this with everyone that crosses my path, and I have already booked 4 show in the past day!!! My goal is to have at least 10 shows in April. Just share this with everyone and you will sure have some luck.
Premier is the best EVER!!!!! This is why you can’t go wrong with Premier Designs as a career, full or part time. I am simpily having the time of my life and I am going it with this awesome company. Premier is #1. If anyone is interested in becoming a jeweler or would just like more info on how this wonderful company can truely bless you and change your life forever, please feel free to contact me. It does not matter where you are. I am devoted to this company and I will come to where you are. Please contact me at gcoopandjenn@aol.com
3/26/08 at 2:51 pmHave a blessed Premier Designs Day
Jenn Coop
Alabama
Kathe –
If you have a $600 dollar show in sales, this is what the hostess gets.
$180 in product (she pays tax and $4 shipping)
NONE of that comes from your profit.
She can also earn another $100 in jewelry IF she keeps her date, has 10 or more people, $100 in pre-party sales, and has 3 people book from her show.
of that $100 – you pay $3 for each bonus she achieves. You also have an $8 hostess fee.
So it can vary. The most out of your pocket for a $600 show (or any show for that matter) is $20… the least is $8…. It’s pretty amazing the kind of money you can make!
Now look at what your hostess gets for a $600 show –
30% = $180 in jewelry
up to ANOTHER $100 in jewelry for her bonuses.
PLUS: 4-8 items at 1/2 price (she would get 8 with a $600 dollar show)
PLUS the cost of any 1/2 price items adds toward the 30% in free jewelry she’s getting (it’s a vicious cylce of FREE stuff!!!)
So she would get anywhere between $180 and and $280 in free jewelry for tax and shipping. (costing you $8 – $20)… then she could get more at 1/2 price (costing you NOTHING)…
It is totally a win win situation! you just made between $292 – $280… Plus (hopefully 3 more bookings! = which equals MORE MONEY, more friends, more sharing, more serving… )
Not too shabby for approximately 2-4 hours work (including drive time there and home, process of orders and the ENTIRE show!) LOVE this BUSINESS!!!
3/27/08 at 3:17 pmKathe,
The hostess benefits come directly from the company and not from you. As a jeweler, we only pay $8 for the 30% and $3 for each certificate that is earned. So, if you have a $600 show and the hostess earned all 4 of her $25 certificates, your profit would be $300 gross – $8 – $12 = $280 net profit. The only time our “fee” is more is when the company runs a promotion for the hostess like the one we have now…Double Bonus Certificate Awards. Instead of the normal $25 certificate they get for hosting a show, having 10 guests, $100 in outside orders prior to the show and getting 3 bookings they will get $50 for each of these. Our cost to give those will be $6 instead of the normal $3. Being with another direct sales company, you already know that anything we pay is a tax write-off at the end. So, from what I have seen from other companies on how they handle the cost of any free for hostesses, I gladly pay the small fee Premier asks of us.
I’m not sure where you are located, but if you go out to Premier’s website, you can enter in your info to locate a jeweler in your area. Jewelers are always glad to share any information without the pressure to make a decision or switch over.
Have a blessed day!
3/27/08 at 3:31 pmPam
Kathe,
Hi. First, if you do change to Premier, you have made a great choice. Second, our hostesses have a chance to win an additional $100 in free from bonuses. Premier covers this, not me. All I have to pay for them to get their jewelry is a SMALL jeweler share of less than $15. So, if you have a $600 show, your hostess will receive 50%, which is $300 plus if she makes all the bonuses that is an additional $100. So your hostess will receive $400 in FREE jewelry. Wow that is a lot of jewelry, right!!! You will have made 50% of the sales of $600 which is $300 minus your jeweler share. Your total profit will be around $285 or so. My average shows are around $450 to $500. I usually profit $200-$250.
I would love to tell you more about this amazing company and get you some info and a book if you are still interested. PLease email me at gcoopandjenn@aol.com and I will give you my phone # when you email me. I will also be willing to drive or fly to where you are too.
Premier is blessing me and my family,
3/27/08 at 4:19 pmJenn Coop
Alabama
Ladies, I just had another little help info for you…..Have any of you ever read these 2 books….
1. Build it Big…..(this book was written by women just like you and I).
2. More build it Big
Both of these books have helped me a great deal. I would highly recommend these 2 books to be added to your collection. If you are having problems booking, this book is for you. This book answers any questions that a direct selling individual would have. They give you new bookings ideas, ways to keep you hostesses motivated, etc. The 2nd book deals more with leadership. If you are a Premier mom and have sponsered others, this book is for you. It deals with being the the role model leader you would like to be.
I bought these 2 books from Amazon books for just a few dollars each.. I promise, your money will not be wasted.
Jenn Coop
3/27/08 at 5:05 pmAlabama
Kathe~ Great question!
If you have a $600 show, you earn $300. Premier gives the hostess 30% in free jewelry, so they earn $180 free. We pay $8 for this.
Then, each hostess has the opportunity to earn 4-$25 bonuses. We pay $3 for each of these earned. However, if the hostess earns all 4, we have booked at least 3 shows, had 10 guests at that show, made $50 before the show started ($100 in advanced orders), and not messed with our calendar because the hostess kept her original date.
This is the same no matter what the show total is. Therefore, the most out of pocket that we have to pay is $20.
If you have any other questions feel free to ask! Premier is the best direct sales company I have found. I believe in their product and stand behind it and their jewelers. They are there to help you every step of the way.
3/27/08 at 8:23 pmJewelers
I posted a comment a few hours ago and I have completely made a butt out of myself. I stated that the hostess would receive 50% in free jewelry. It is 30% in free jewelry. I am so ashamed of myself. I guess my head was on another planet or something. LOL. I am thinking about a past promotion that ran just before Christmas.
Jenn Coop
3/27/08 at 11:07 pmAlabama:(
Hello all my Premier Sisters!!!
Okay, i just spent all afternoon ignoring my kids (LOL) and reading this entire blog!! Thanks to my Premier daughter Kim for directing me to it. WOW!! There is a lot of good here and some crazy bad stuff too!
I have been with PDI since December and, let me tell you, I am rocking my business and I love PDI!!! I have had 20 shows, have 14 shows scheduled for April (Whew!) and another 22 on the books thru January 09!!
I have recently sponsored two great gals and it is my goal to make my sponsor a one diamond by Rally!! I am making more money than any other part time job would bring me, making awesome new friendships and giving other women some hope in their lives for financial freedom.
I am so blessed to have Premier in my life and so grateful that I signed up!!
If there is anyone else here from Michigan, give me a shout out, I’d love to hear from you at k.koets@comcast.net. email me if you have any questions, want to do a show or are looking to find out more about this business!!
Here is my latest greatest; Have you gals heard about the home shows where they come in and buy all your old gold? I am hooking up with a guy who does this for a living and trying to get him to come to all my shows at the beginning, buy the guests old gold and he pays my hostess 10% to boot….best part is that now my guests have CASH IN HAND TO SPEND, cash they did not have before and have not earmarked for anything!!! Let me know if any of you are also doing this and how it is working.
Serving with Cheer!! Krista Koets
3/28/08 at 2:23 amHey – our normal rate is 30% in Free Jewelry for our hostesses – but now through the end of April – our hostesses will get $50 for each of the 4 bonus awards instead of the normal $25 for each one. So instead of an extra $100 free – she will ear and extra $200 FREE!!!!
3/28/08 at 8:10 pmHi – I came across this site today and read some pretty interesting bits….
I’ve been a Premier Designs jeweler since 1997 and love every minute of it! I have sold a lot of jewelry – made a lot of money – touched many lives and made great friendships that will last a lifetime!
The company is AWESOME and stands for everything that it says…..I have been called by the Premier Prayer line many times myself…. They are wonderful!!
I have moved up and down the leadership scale – based on downline size, etc. All based on my ability to work and having children in the mix – I’m a full time school teacher and have beent he whole time as well as completing 2 graduate degrees…Premier works when you work and you can sit it down or pick it up at anytime. It is AMAZING and I encourage anyone that is looking into joining this company to do so with whoever has found an interest in you… they see your potential.
Soooo….anyone interested in hosting a show to ear the double bonus awards and more FREE jewelry? LEt me know…mlkjfk@bellsouth.net
Happy to Serve……. ~Jodi
[...] Premier Designs looks less interesting to me — but I’m on the lookout for info in that area too! [...]
3/29/08 at 2:03 amI just came from an awesome Premier event held over in Lilburn, Ga. Its a Girl Thing IV, hosted by Gayle Foster. It was just amazing and heard from 4 or 5 life changing speakers. It made me want to assert myself and get out there and get the glorious word out about Premier. It also made me realize what a great and wonderfully blessed company I am working with also!! If anyone is interested in hearing more about it, shoot me an email…amandasellsjewelry@yahoo.com Also, if you were there then be sure to say hey too! Oh yeah…another thing…anyone going to National Rally in July. I think I’m going by myself this year and would love to make some new friends to meet up with there in Forth Worth!
3/29/08 at 11:41 pmThought I would add just one more thing…
We haven’t had any kind of Sponsoring Promotion in well over 3 years. That is why NOW is such a good time to join.
Now through April 25th we have 2 promotions that are fantastic for New Jewelers!!!
Double Hostess Bonuses = $50 Free Jewelry for each of the 4 bonuses every Hostess can earn, including New Jewelers holding their training show.
Ex: Have a $400 Training Show. You earn $200 Profit and you would receive $320 Free Jewelry as long as you hit all 4 Bonuses and the normal 30% of sales that a Hostess always receives.
PLUS
Double Quick Start (Your first 45 days after Training Show is completed)
$400 Free Jewelry for Holding 6 Shows
$600 Free Jewelry for Holding 9 Shows
As long as I have been in Premier I have never seen them run such a great promotion!!!!
I Wish I could Sign Up Again right now, too!!!! LOL
Sheryl – Tennessee
3/30/08 at 3:04 amHello, I was looking to start up with premier and bought a kit off e-bay. It came and is all awesome but, unfortunately I am not going to be able to sign on:( So I was just wondering if anyone that is looking to get into the business wants the kit. They can e-mail me and I can give detailed description, send pics and talk a price. The jewelry is all CURRENT!!! NEW NEVER WORN!!! Golden garuntee will not apply. esskaybee75@hotmail.com
3/31/08 at 9:44 pmHi! The conversations that I have been reading on this site are very encouraging. Everyone seems really outgoing and seems to be having a great time. I have been seriously considering doing Premiere, but I’m not totally outgoing or silly. As a matter of fact, I tend to be more serious and introverted. I’m afraid that I wouldn’t be able to make contacts outside of my family and church friends! But I’m going crazy at home with boys and would love to just do something completely out of my comfort zone. Has anyone else ever felt that way? Would Premiere be able to help even me?
4/1/08 at 7:45 pmI just want to say you are all crazy. Premier Designs is nothing but a rip off! They do not stand behind their product nor do they have a GOOD one. It’s cheap, overpriced, junk! They say their company is based on CHRISTIAN principles?! Give me a break! Another example of people using religion to scam people! Everyone I know has had their jewelry break from this horrible company and when I had a ring break 5 TIMES, they refused to give me my money back! What is that?!?! If they were any kind of reputable company, their product would not break REPEATEDLY and they would be into satisfying customers. DO NOT BUY FROM THEM! They were such jerks when I simply tried to get a refund and refused to do it!! unbelieveable!
4/2/08 at 12:17 amHaley Dare,
Hi. I am a jeweler with Premier and let me say that I was in the same situation as you are. I am a VERY shy person and I have a fear of talking to stangers and a fear of talking on the phone. If the phone would ring at my home, I would just avoid the call. But after praying and asking the Lord with help to get me through this, he answered my prayers with Premier Designs. Of course, I argued with him and he stood firm, PREMIER DESIGNS!!! Anyways, to make a long story short, I am still working my way through this and it is getting better and better everyday. I am in ways a sales kinda woman, but with Premier, the jewelry sales itself. I also have 2 very good books that are somewhat self help books that I take with me everywhere….the books are….1. Build it BIG…….and 2..More Build it Big. These 2 books have done wonders for me and my Premier business. It would be an honor to me if you would allow me to tell you more about this awsome company. PLease email me @ gcoopandjenn@aol.com
Hope to talk to you soon,
Jenn Coop
Alabama
As for you Judith……….
4/2/08 at 1:38 pmI am very sorry that you have a BAD taste in your mouth when it comes to MY company. I will pray for you and hope that your attitude changes.
Judith I’m sorry you had a terrible experience with your ring. Have you asked your jewelry rep to exchange your ring with another piece? Also your friends who have manufacting defects with their purchases, I will be happy to help those get replaced.
What are the pieces? when did it happen and what exactly is broken? clasp? Stones missing? I would only need your receipt – since I did not do your party, to verify that it has not been 90 days since your purchase so the $5 shipping fee can be waived. Otherwise it is $5 plus tax to get the pieces replaced or exchanged.
Premier DOES stand behind it’s product. I do promise you that. It IS based on biblical principles. THIS IS NOT A SCAM.
I would imagine the reason your rep did not issue a refund was because that is not policy after 5 days from the time you recieved your purchase. Now your rep CAN and SHOULD have offered you an option to exchange since you had continuous issues with that particular piece and were extremely unhappy with it.
My email is Christine30ish@yahoo.com I will be looking forward to hearing from you and having this issue resolved for you.
4/2/08 at 2:58 pmHalley Dare
I am also very professional by nature. I have spent the majority of my adult life being a single mom and didn’t have time for a lot of “fun”, because of the finacial burdens that come with being a single parent without the luxury of child support.
This has given me the time with wonderful adults that I needed. I love my kids – don’t get me wrong. But I really enjoy the “adult” time I get at shows. This has also helped me loosen up and learn to be more fun. I tend to enjoy my children more because I get breaks from them while I’m at a show. I have more discressionary income so now we are able to do things that were completely out of the question before.
You do have to earn your money though, shows aren’t just handed to you. You do have to ASK people to do a show. You have to learn how to hostess coach so that your time is more profitable. Sometimes you have to do returns, it’s part of the business. I have learned that returns are just another opportunity to SERVE. It is a little money out of your pocket (envelope / stamps) but it is totally able to be a tax write off at the end of the year AND you get another opportunity with the customer that my need something you are sharing. Whether it is a kind word or a promise kept.
This is HANDS DOWN the best opportunity to earn money, and have your OWN business out there. I look all the time and have YET to find something that offers anything better than what Premier does.
4/2/08 at 3:09 pmjudith
you are probably THAT WOMAN we have all had at a show who can’t be pleased by anything/anyone.
what i am wondering is how you ended up on this blog. you must have been researching premier for something…and it takes HOURS to read through this whole blog. why would someone who thinks our product is “crap” would spend hours, even days, reading about it.
You probably tried to get a refund on a product that was WELL over the 60 day guarantee. And for a ring to break 5 times, it sounds like a defect of your own, not the product….u seem like that type. you can take your comments elsewhere.
Ladies, this woman clearly has way too much time on her hands to sit here and read through this entire blog and then leave a comment like that. Maybe someone should send her an Opportunity Brochure! LOL!!!!
4/2/08 at 3:27 pmJudith,
4/2/08 at 5:36 pmSorry you had a bad experience. What do you do for a living?
The guarantee explicitly states no refunds after 3 business days. I think 5 times is more than enought attempts to satisfy a customer, it’s apparent though that some can never be satisfied no matter how hard you try. Fortunately that does not stop a premier jeweler from moving on with her business. For every 1 customer who is not happy, there are multiples more who are. I would bet you’ve “written off” more than one company and probably burned many bridges in your personal relationships too. How happy are you today?
Judith
I am sorry to here about your experience and the experience of everyone you know(that sounds like you know a lot of people WOW!) but to make such broad statements is not only unfair but really irresponsible. Premier Designs has done great things for more people than you and I will ever know. If you would of done just a little research before putting your face forward you would know what I know. It is a company that has been around since 1985. Not a fly by night as you imply. It is a company that was, (and is) based on biblical principals. The founders are truly good people who stand behind their product 100% and give God all the glory for all the blessings they have. I can’t speak for them but I can tell you that they honor God everyday in everything they do. I pray that God will do the same for me and my family.
As far as the jewelery is it far from junk. Premier Designs has a line of beautiful jewelery. I’m sure you agree, you did buy a ring after all. I stand behind this product 100%. I have over 100 pieces in my collection. I try to wear a different piece everyday. Have I had a piece break..sure…have I had a few customers call me about a broken piece…yes. All I do is return it to Premier and they send a new piece of jewelery to my customer. You can buy anything anywhere and sometimes their will be problems with it. It happens. We are human after all.
You did not give much info as far as what you did other than demand your money back. Were you informed about the Golden Guarantee? How long did you have your ring before it broke?? Did you contact your Jewelery lady and tell her that your ring broke again ,and again,and again,and again,and again(you did say five times right)??? F.Y.I your jewelery lady is an “independent distributor” therefore it is her choice whether she wants to refund money to her customers. I do it but like I said that is my choice to do it not Premier. You were barking up the wrong tree.
As far as being crazy…YES…I’m crazy about the jewelery, crazy about the great women I have met, crazy about the money I have made and crazy for not doing this earlier in my life. We are not brain washed robots or Stepford wives with nothing better to do. We are a group of people from different walks of life who have been blessed with a great opportunity. This blog can attest to that. If you would have read to or three comments you would know this too.
I truly am sorry for your bad experience but by clumping us all together and making harsh judgments says more about you than anything you can say about us.
Wish you the best
4/2/08 at 5:50 pmJulie Rodriguez
Premier Designs
Independent Distributor
Hello all,
What a wonderful blog! I became a jeweler in November when I had my first show, never been to a PD show before, booked off a neighbor and I was AMAZED at not only the generous hostess plan, but the opportunity of being in business. (I used to “sell” Tupperware, and knew the ropes a little) In my 2+ years of Tware, I never had the success or enjoyment that I’ve had in the past 4 months with Premier. The women I know LOVE it, I am personally fulfilled with something I LOVE doing, and my family is now more than just slightly comfortable. I’m a full time working mom with 4 boys at home, and I am doing this! It’s like I’ve always been meant to do this. Have no doubt, if you’re even considering this opportunity, you are here by design, and whatever is holding you back is all negativity, just push all those doubts aside and go for it!!!! You know deep down already. Believe me, I had doubts, especially with $395 for “paperwork” and no jewelry. But, if I hadn’t made the investment, (which didn’t “cost” me anything, I used the profit from my first show to sign my contract) I wouldn’t be where I am today…no longer struggling to make ends meet, and being completely self-fulfilled.(This is for ME–not my boss, my kids, or my “husband”) Everyone was telling me I’d be good at it (except for me) and I was quite fearful. All for no reason. Today Im right where I want to be, doing 3-4 shows each month, making an extra $1K. Can you believe I almost took a 20-hour-a-week job at the local “quik-e-mart” place for extra Christmas money? Could you imagine, working 40 hours on the job, managing my boys schedules AND putting in 20 hours on my days off for minimum wage? NO WAY!! I put about 6-8 hours a week into my business to bring home $250! And I LOVE doing it. I have a wonderful network of women around me, helping me, inspiring me, loaning me jewelry and business supplies til my kit arrived so I could do my first show…no other MLM that I know of helps each other the way the Premier family does. I hope to soon be building a team of my own and giving back what’s been given to me.
(Sheryl in TN-I wish I was resigning during the promotion too)
Anyone out there in Cecil County, MARYLAND? Specifically Cecil County/Kent County? There are no other jewelers except ME in Cecil County that I know of! I would love to hear from anyone out there in my area, maybe we could get together for some trainings and start networking together? If you’re in that area, please contact me at jewelerjen@verizon.net
Or, if you know of anyone out this way, I would be happy to help them out too.
Best of luck to you all! Thanks for being here.
Helen, where are you? You’ve really come a long way!
4/2/08 at 6:13 pmHaley,
I just started this past month, had my training show (earned about $400 in free jewelry) held a small show and booked 3 shows for people I didn’t even know, they were all friends of my family & friends that they brought. Be willing to try something. I got started in this just so i could add to my traveling…but with just those 2 shows and only about 8 hours of work I made enough to pay back a little more then 1/4th of my investment.
From what i’ve seen so far, if you are willing to put an effort into this company, it will pay you back tenfold. Besides you’ll learn invaluable skills set that can be brought to any job!
If you would like to speak more, I can give you some more insight. you can reach me at oram-s@homtail.com. I’ll be glad to tell you all about my experiences
4/2/08 at 9:31 pmI have to agree with Judith. My friend started a Premier Designs business a few months ago. It cost her $1,800 to get started and that included a “kit” and a few pieces of the jewelry to get started. Her “mentor” has now convinced her to spend more money to go to Texas to a “convention” where she’ll meet “the founders” and be exposed to a “church-like” setting. That’s crazy!!!! Her mentor handed out gift boxes at a party and I was told that the prize that my box said I’d receive was not possible. Instead I received a rinky-dink bracelet that my 10 yr old wouldn’t even wear. I was basically called a liar when the prize was written in black and white for everyone to see. I spent over $100 on my order and agreed to have a book party or a home party at a later date. I have been best friends with this friend of mine for over 13 yrs and she knows my situation makes it tough for me to have a party right now. I now find myself avoiding her calls. I went to visit her one afternoon with my children and the visit turned into a premier design mini party. This was a visit among friends. Don’t get me wrong- I am happy that she’s happy, but these are the practices Premier Designs teaches. It’s called brainwashing! Where’s the Christian Principles?
4/2/08 at 9:35 pmAnyone looking for something to do based on Christian principles- find a church group to belong to- they’re free! There are a lot of opportunities out there that don’t suck money out of your savings accounts or require you to keep spending money. You can find things to do that may be a one time cost, but not a repetitive cost like this. I feel sorry for my friend who joined this to earn money and who is now spending all of her money to “grow” her business instead of putting that money towards what she originally intended. It’s sad, truly sad
Hello Everyone!!
WOW! It took me an entire evening and part of an afternoon to read this entire blog. I think it is great!! I recently joined the Premier family (back in January) and I am LOVING IT!! I have an awesome downline here in WI and you wouldn’t believe how many people in this state have never heard of Premier. What am I talking about, before January, I had never heard of Premier either. But I am so glad that it has come into my life.
For anyone that is thinking about joining all I can say is GO FOR IT! It has made a huge difference in my life and I am so blessed to be involved with such a wonderful company that really does care for its people.
I do have some advice…
If you can, GET THE PRESIDENTS KIT!!
Also, try applying for the Premier credit card. It helped me to get up and started right away. It also earns points as you use it and you can use them towards certain Premier events.
Take care!
4/2/08 at 10:55 pmLindsey
to haley,
when i told my friends and fam i was going to be selling jewelry, i was met with “are u kidding?” i’m not the silly type either. i tend to be more introverted as well, but once i get going, i know how to have a good time…u don’t have to act a certain way to do this business, just be yourself!
a little background about myself…i am married with 3 children, ages 7, 4, and 1. i am a nurse by trade and worked full time. My husband, a Naval reservist, got called to active duty when our baby was 11 days old and left when she was 4 months old. my whole world was turned upside down. i worked 3 twelve hour night shifts a week…how was i going to keep that schedule with 3 kids to take care of on my own? when i went back to work after my maternity leave, i was able to get a weekend position at the hospital, which left me all week to be home and make sure my oldest got to and from school, and to just be home in general. my new position at the hospital also left me with A LOT of free time during the week….my cousin had become a PD jeweler, and invited me to a party back in november. i had a great time and loved the jewelry. a few months went by and i was trying to figure out something to do for a few hours during the week and i realized that i could sell jewelry too! anyone who knows me, knows my love for jewels, so what could be more perfect for me to do? i have had a ball doing what i do, i have fun at my shows, and overall it is a great company to be a part of, despite what some people on this site have said. the start up is not cheap, but it is so worth it and you will easily recoup your investment. it is definitely something to think about… :)
4/3/08 at 3:04 amHi Haley! That’s the great thing about Premier! You can be outgoing or not…it’s totally up to you. I do know how you feel though. In the beginning I was so nervous but the more you do it the more natural it gets. You have to just think about it like hanging out with the girls and having fun!! Plus they have monthly trainings that are great and motivating. Everyone shares their ideas and helps each other out. I absolutely love it! And the best thing is it’s up to you how often you want to have parties. You can have 4 a week or just one a month! If you have more questions feel free to email me directly at ak1881@aol.com!!
4/4/08 at 5:26 amThanks for the good advice. I do have another question, though. What do your husbands think about your being gone? Sometimes I worry that my husband will begin to resent having to do the “bedtime routine” with both boys two or three times a week (if I ever got that many shows). He works 8-6 and I don’t want to lose time with him, too! Did your husbands have any concerns in the beginning? Can you schedule some parties during the day?
4/4/08 at 3:55 pmDee in MD
I think you may be a little confused about your friend, who has recently joined Premier.
1. It does not cost $1800 to join premier. (The most is $1145 and that includes the presidential package of jewelry, bags, ring sizer, ect…. Basically EVERYTHING )
2. You said, she received a few pieces of jewelry… few? There are over 90 pieces of jewelry in the presidential package alone! Plus I’m sure she earned free jewelry by having her first show, probably several hundred dollars worth of free, depending on how much she sold and the bonuses she received.
3. Convinced her to go to convention… ummm… this is NOT mandatory. Her sponsor gains NOTHING by her going. This is totally up to your friend. It is a wonderful opportunity, but it is again, your friends CHOICE.
4. Mini-Party? It sounds like your friend is excited about her new adventure and can’t help but want to share. It’s like seeing a HUGE sale at the mall and calling everyone you know to let them hear about it. You are her friend and she just wants you to share in her excitement. If you have children, it’s like when you were pregnant with your fist one… that was ALL you seemed to talk about.
5. require you to keep spending? Ummm no. I have my original presidential package and that is what I show. I have earned hundreds of dollars in free jewelry by winning contests. If your friend is buying more jewelry that is again HER CHOICE. I personally would not recommend purchasing ANY more than the original package until you have at least made your money back on the original investment. That is just smart business sense.
6. spending money to grow? Well, yes… sort of… you get enough forms, catalogs and such with the $350 investment to cover 6-8 shows. Then yes, you will need to order more catalogs and such. What I did with my first 6 shows (which were mainly family and friends), was recollect the catalogs. RECYCLE!!! This is again practical business sense.
I do see your concern for your friend. It does sound like in some instances she may be putting the cart before the horse. As her friend you might remind her of some practical business sense like, pay off before you purchase more and RECYCLE books. But don’t be annoyed with her excitement. She needs your support, just as though she was pregnant with a new child. Share in her excitement, don’t avoid her phone calls.
As for the Mentor not giving you the prize – I almost bet that this was your friends opening party and your friend was using her “mentor’s” stuff for the game to book more parties. Well the mentor probably does special give-a-ways that your friend, probably can’t afford to do right now. (I give away pieces of jewelry and that costs more that someone starting out would want to do). My point is, this was your friends party and she was not offering that special prize, she was offing the bracelets. Because she did not have whatever the other option was. I am positive she was not calling you a liar – she was trying to fix a mistake so your friend was not out more money than she needed to be. And if you had no intentions of holding a show – I’m not sure why you even had an option for a prize? The prizes are for those to host a show to keep your business expanding.
Look at me – I’ve written a novel – I am so sorry. I just feel so strongly about this company and really want to share what an amazing opportunity that is really is! Then when you see people who are misinformed or only given partial information, you feel like (at least I do), feel like you have to make it right.
On a different note – has anyone been offered to join the other site “home jewelry sales”. I went to it – but it didn’t seem to take comments. I like this site – it just seems to take a long time to get a comment processed.
Hope everyone is having a blessed DAY!!
4/4/08 at 4:08 pmDee in MD,
When I started Premier just a few months ago, the price it cost me to start certainly wasn’t $1800. If your friend told you this, she is way off on her calculations. When I got my kit, it had about 71 pieces of jewelry in it. I don’t know about you, but to me this is alot of jewelry, not a few like you stated. You said that you agreed with everything that Judith said. Judith stated that Premier jewelry was a rip off and it was over priced junk. If you agree with what she said, then why did you spend $100 on jewelry? And to top that, why did you book a show if you thought that the jewelry was junk? You are contradicting everything that you are saying. You REALLY must have liked something about the jewelry to spend that much money and to then go and book a show too. And then, you even thought about Premier more to go on the web and search out this site and read the comments. I want to know why you think that she is constantly having to buy more and more and more. Are you even sure that she is selling Premier, b/c this just doesn’t seem like my company you are talking about at all. My company doesn’t make you spend more and more and more. They have plans where you earn your jewelry for FREE. Since when did FREE jewelry cost more and more and more. This blog is for Premier lovers, not haters. And you ask about the biblical principles….well, I am glad you did…..
From day 1, the founders reason for starting this amazing company were…
1. They wanted a company that would support ministries around the world and America.
2. They wanted to offer mothers a chance to be able to stay at home MORE with their children.
3. They wanted to minister to single parents and provide a way in which they could be encouraged, increase their self-esteem, and do something worthwhile while supporting their children.
Our Philosophy…..
We believe GOD created every person with value. We believe that life’s priorties should be GOD, family, and then career. We beleive in America and the FREE enterprise system, and we believe that people are our most important asset.
Our Purpose……
To enrich every life that we touch, to provide people a way to find identity, achievement ans success, and to meet the personal and finanical needs of everyone who becomes a part of our Premier family.
Our Objectives…..
God demands fairness in EVERY business deal. He sets the standard and we desire to honor him. Us jewelers are here to provide you with excellent service and to enrich every life that we touch.
And what makes my compant even better…..they are a no pressure company, like the others.
If your friend is sinking more and more into this business, I would love to talk to her to see what it is that she’s doing. I am making money, not losing it.
I am going to add Judith and you to my prayer list. I am going to pray that God softens your heart and that he teaches you not to sling mud on other womens dreams. I am teaching my children to love others and to always uplift anyone they can. What are you teaching yours?
Jenn Coop
4/4/08 at 7:34 pmAlabama
Judith~ I am sorry you had to spend so much time reading about a company you obviously don’t like. I am also sorry you were not happy with the ring you selected; however, I would like for you to find a company out there that would replace a ring 5 times for you after you have had it for an unstated amount of time. Why did you not exchange it for another piece of jewelry? That is what I would have done.
Dee~ The kit your friend got actually cost $1213 including tax and the few pieces of jewelry was actually 70, plus a carrying case, jewelry trays, and a ring sizer. I don’t know where else you can get a high fashion jewelry piece for $10, which is about the cost per piece. You said your friend is happy, so what is the problem. Maybe she wants to go to the National Rally. I know alot of jewelers that do. It isn’t a requirement, and she should not be made to feel she has to go. I will probably go this year just to see what it is like, but I don’t think the whole motivational speaker thing is my cup of tea. However, alot of people like that sort of thing. What would be the big deal about just telling your friend you don’t want to have a show instead of avoiding her? That would seem like the mature thing to do.
As for Premier brainwashing you, that is totally not true. I was anti-direct sales before Premier and have been pleasantly surprised that the nonpushingness if that is a word that you feel in Premier. If an independent jeweler does not portray the beliefs and values of Premier that is unfortunate, but most I have come across are thankful for a company that stands behind and believes in their consultants and wants them to succeed and make money. Premier stands behind its jewelry and the principals of the company.
I hope that although you do not see Premier for what it really is right now, that you will sometime in the future!
As for Christian principals, many companys are founded upon them. That does not mean that every employee of the company much be Christian to work for them. Also, that does not mean unfortunately, that all consultants follow these principals. Premier is what they say they are and is founded on the principals of “Honoring God, Serving Others, and Enriching Lives.” If you have problems with a jeweler, you may try calling Premier. I don’t know what this would do, but it couldn’t hurt.
4/4/08 at 9:16 pmHELLO LADIES! Thanks to all that inquired about my p.d. kit for sale. It sold! Good luck to all!!
4/5/08 at 4:46 amGOD BLESS!
To Dee in MD. I can see how you would think looking from the outside in that your friend joined some kind of cult. But trust me it is not. I am no a “cult” person. I have been with Premier over a year now because I needed to make extra money. I have increased my yearly salary by $18000!! Pretty good for part-time work! While Premier does base their company on biblical principals, I assure you that it is a upstanding company. Premier can be proud that they have a business that has intergrity. Not many businesses can say that. When I went to the rally in TX, some of the things that the founder talked about in her speech was putting God, your family, then your Premier business in just that order. How many companies would ever tell you that? I don’t know of any. I am not a holy roller. My religon is a very private matter to me.I have my own church. So basically I do my home shows, make my money and am glad I’m dealing with a company that I think I can trust. As far as your friend continually buying things, to keep any business going you always have to buy things. I am also a hairdresser, and I always have to buy hair spray, haircolor, shampoo etc. Any business is an on-going investment. You should get all the facts before you make any judgements on your friend, because not only is she going to be happy, but she is going to end up making more money than you. And then maybe you will want to hear about Premier as an oppportunity yourself! Mary in NJ
4/5/08 at 5:55 amHi,
To Dee in MD,
I’m not sure what your friend spent $1800 on but I’m in the process of joining Premier and the kit & Presidents Pkg. (if you get that) isn’t anywhere near that. Plus, you get 70 pieces of jewelery and whatever you earn from your training show.
The ‘founders’ are the couple that started this great company (like the founders of Coke, IBM, etc.) and it’s built on principles from the Bible. They don’t hide this, it’s announced at shows and stated on their website. That’s one reason I chose to join this company out of the 3 I looked at. That was a personal choice for me. No brainwashing involved just because it’s a Christian company.
I’m sorry about whatever happened with your prize at the show, your gift should have been honored.
Sounds like your friend is really excited about this business. Sometimes people get consumed when they’re really excited and want others to share that excitement too.
I’ve had that experience with friends and they usually calm down after they get moving in their business. I’m sorry your experience wasn’t a good one, if you chose not to have a show just let your friend know. You have a right to do that too.
There’s so many positive involved with this company, and yes an investment is involved but you will surely make it back very quickly. The outside orders I’m getting for my starter show next week are amazing.
I chose this company for the Christian fellowship and to build a business. Everyone is free to choose what they want, no one is being force or suckered into anything. I can’t speak for what your friend is spending money on but that’s not what I’m being trained to do.
Many people don’t understand Premier and I didn’t either until I did my research. Their heart is truly in the right place and I’m sorry you feel that way about the company.
Have a great day!
4/5/08 at 5:22 pmI noticed someone was asking about locating a distributor in Iowa…well I am one…I have been selling Premier Designs since Sept 2007 and Love it! It is an awesome company to work for! Contact me if you are still interested in learning more….
4/6/08 at 3:07 amwondersjeweler@aol.com
To those of you who are spending time on this blog to post negative comments………….take your comments somewhere else! Why are you here reading through this blog and who are you trying to scare with your negativity. Those that are in Premier know that all you are saying is not true. You may have friends that have had bad experiences. If you have a friend that is not smart enough to save her profits that seems to be a problem of hers. She should have been taught how to budget her finances and save. Is this gals sponsor holding a gun to her head to force her to spend needless money on her business? I’m sure this friend is a big girl and is able to make her own business decisions. It seems like a few of you have too much time on your hands to be bashing something you don’t even have the correct information about.
To the ring gal……….seriously, get a life! I am so glad you weren’t at one of my shows. Although, I would have given you your $ back after the 2nd break to be done with you. You were probably taking a hammer to the poor ring to give yourself something to complain about. Some people just enjoy being a thorn in other people’s sides. It makes you feel better to attempt to make other people as miserable as you, right?
I have so much respect for those of you sending these crazies back sweet messages in this blog! I am aware that it would be the “christian” thing to do. I feel the need to stand up and defend this company. There are many things I would like to say to these negative, uninformed people that wouldn’t line up with the principles Premier Designs is all about. It really isn’t worth trying to educate people who don’t have the desire to be educated.
Nothing drives me more crazy than negative Debbie Downers, especially the ones who don’t know what they are talking about.
I think the blogs speak for themselves. The ratio of positive to negative- enough said!
Have a nice weekend (even the haters)!
4/6/08 at 3:22 amDee,
As I’m sure you have read, the $1,800 your friend payed was the $395 start up cost which includes all of the needed material to get started as well of lots of other stuff; but jewelry. The other $750 she spent voluntarily was for 70 pieces of jewelry; much more than a few pieces. Rally is an AWESOME uplifting experience to help motivate people and show the new line of jewelry. It is not neccesary but the experience of a lifetime. (I have not been but my sister has gone for the past two years. I will be going this year.)
Your friend is probably just excited about the business. They don’t at all “brainwash” thier people. They have gone WAY out of their way to help me as you can read in my previous blogs. I’m sorry that you find yourself avoiding her calls too. It shouldn’t be like that. She is probably just psyched like I said and trying to get her business off to a good start. Family and friends are really how you get started so that you get comfortable doing it. She should be conscious of your situation and respect that. Again I am sorry, but please don’t judge the company on a bad experience. Unfortunately that happens with Direct Sales companies because people are the company and they create the image and lasting impression. Try to tell her how you feel about it and let her know that u just can’t do it now, and you’ll let her know when u can. She should respect your wishes, especially if you’ve been friends for 13 years. ;) Take care and God Bless.
Jen
4/7/08 at 8:44 pmHi! I don’t know if you have had other Premier Designs Jewelers answer your questions, but here I go:
4/8/08 at 9:37 pmPremier Designs is a direct sales company that sells fashion jewelry in the home. Our Hostess’ recieve 30% of the retail sales of their show in free jewelry(anything in the book!), and are eligible for another $100 in free jewelry bonuses based on having a show, attendance at the show, pre-sales, and bookings. The jewelry is high quality, made in America, fashion, or “bridge jewelry”(not costume or heirloom quality, but a bridge between coatume and heirloom quality; a great way to add fashionable pieces to extend your wardrobe, without paying big bucks). It is a biblically based company, meaning that we strive to honor God ,serve others and act with integrity, as called for in scripture. We believe in the personal touch, so our company does not condone business over the internet, other than information sharing. It has been for me, the perfect business opportunity. I am able to stay home with my 5 children, and still contribute to the bottom line. I hope this helped! :)
I just joined Premier under my bff who started in November. I’ve seen it make a dramatic difference in her life and I can’t wait for all the great things that I KNOW Premier will allow in my life.
Before we went to show in November, 07 my friend and I had never heard of Premier either.
It’s so exciting to see so many people excited about Premier….but very saddening to see that one complaint!
4/9/08 at 7:39 pmWOW!!!! Premier Designs is the BEST!!! Great fortune of friends, money and recognition. Enriching others’ lives!!! In less than 2 yrs, I have received over $3000 in FREE jewelry and a paid in full Cruise!!! You too can have this same opportunity. You are your own boss making your own schedule. Should you desire to hear more, just contact me at blingdiva101010@aol.com
4/13/08 at 3:46 amDee:
Owning any business incures costs, over & over again for as long as you own the business. I’d be skeptical of any business that says they have a one-time cost. Ours just happens to be for jewelry or trainings or supplies… not wages for employees, rent, etc. I’m sorry your friend tricked you in to going to her house for “mini-party” (whatever that means), but whatever she is doing that you view negatively, she’s choosing to do. Maybe she has an up-line that is not teaching her the right way to run her business, that would be sad, but ultimately it is her decision on how to run her business. As for you avoiding her calls, she’s probably excited about her new business & thought her best friend would support her.
You say you’ve been “best friends” for 13 years, is she really someone succeptbile to “brainwashing?” And if you’re such good friends, couldn’t you talk to her personally & candidly about your feelings… not have to go on a tirade on a nameless/ faceless blog? As far as joining a church group, that is where one of my life-long friends (and Premier Mom) actually learned about Premier & I thank God for it! Imagine that!
Rally is amazing & she will see the founders speak in-person and be reminded by them that she was created by God for a purpose & she will be told that she is a person of value & worth & it will be church-like, however not church.
Judith:
Considering Premier’s 2% return policy, I’m wondering who “everyone you know” entails. Also, who buys the same item over & over when it breaks 5 times? There are times when items have a defect in production & Premier does everything they can to fix the issue. You use “they” when saying “they” wouldn’t give you your money back… as stated by others, each jeweler is Independent, it is their choice to refund. I personally always do, it’s best for all involved.
In writing that they use religion to scam people… if you were so skeptical on their values (being as outspoken as you are on here) I can’t imagine that you didn’t ask the jeweler questions on what that means… “based on BIBLICAL principles.” Maybe you heard that statement & then tuned out, talking through the whole show & only buying a piece b/c you felt obligated?
My assumption about you is just as ludicrous as your assumptions about Premier. I don’t know you, nor do you know Premier… and that’s too bad, it seems like you could use it.
That being said, let’s turn this blog ++++ again! :) Love Premier, having a great spring & just did my 2nd fund-raiser… $1,500+ show! Over $500 back to the organization… I think fund-raising will be a focus of mine in ‘08.
I hope everyone is doing WIR/WIB & loving it as much as I do!
Stacey
4/14/08 at 5:02 amI have to say, I somewhat agree with Judith. The jewelry is rather cheap and overpriced. I had a dear friend who started selling PD and she has become very ignorant to others feelings. She is ruthless in her business and has become so immersed in Christianity that it is a turnoff. I do not like to be made feel like I am not a good enough Christian, which is the way she has become since she has joined PD. I hope someday she will see that she is going overboard with her ways and tone it down a little. Until then, I will have to avoid her and her jewelry parties. I realize there are a lot of good people out there that do sell the jewelry, and I wish there was a way I could let her know she is being a jerk without ruining the friendship forever.
4/14/08 at 5:40 pmI joined Premier in August 2008. It has been a true blessing in my life, 3 days before going on a vacation in California , my ex informed me he quit his job again.Even as I vowed to never rely on child support, being a single mom of 2 for 8 years, with my son going off to college, two carpayments,unexpected homerepairs, well I did….my prayers were answered as I meet my sponsor in premier on the plane. I evesdropped on a conversation she had about Premier with a guy! who asked her tons of questions. She had been seperated from the rest of the group going to the national ralley in Texas and placed behind my seat! ….we exchanged numbers and a month after the vacation I joined Premier, without ever having attended a show. I joined and got the Premier Package, as I feel like you can NOT loose in this business.
I told myself, if everything should go wrong I can always sell the jewelry at wholesale price, at a consignment shop etc…
I have no family here, and all my close friends are out of town. So I was most nervous about booking my first show. Neighbors and co-workers were so supportiv and from there , from some people who I least expected it , they wanted to host a show . I do an average of 4 shows a month, as I work full time.
This is a wonderful wonderful business opportunity…the Jewelry is so amazing IT SELLS ITSELF!
I sold Avon before, checked into the purse, and candle business , Arbonne…but no business has the Integrity and PRofit margin like Premier. 50% of each sale you make!
Premier has been a blessing in my life and for so many others I know ! ….If you work at your business and devote everyday a follow up call, a phonecall and simply introduce people to the fantastic jewelry I believe you will suceed.
Pls. feel free to contact me if anyone has anymore questions ebc0808@yahoo.com/ Tuscalooa, Alabama
4/14/08 at 10:53 pmI have to say, I somewhat agree with Judith. The jewelry is rather cheap and overpriced. I had a dear friend who started selling PD and she has become very ignorant to others feelings. She is ruthless in her business and has become so immersed in Christianity that it is a turnoff. I do not like to be made feel like I am not a good enough Christian, which is the way she has become since she has joined PD. I hope someday she will see that she is going overboard with her ways and tone it down a little. Until then, I will have to avoid her and her jewelry parties. I realize there are a lot of good people out there that do sell the jewelry, and I wish there was a way I could let her know she is being a jerk without ruining the friendship forever.
4/15/08 at 2:18 amHave you heard of “THE SECRET”? Well I have and it certainly worked for me!! As a retired Police Detective, I started asking the powers of the universe to guide me into a fun, prosperous business where I could set my own schedule and work as little or as much as I would like. Premier Designs Jewelry litterally dropped into my lap a few months later!! What an awesome company with focus on service to others and the jewelry is fabulous!!! This is the BEST thing I have ever done and I encourage you to check into it for yourself. You can reach me at “ndc394@yahoo.com” if you have any questions.
4/16/08 at 6:16 pmIf there is anyone out there thinking about becoming a Jeweler NOW IS THE TIME! With the Double Quick Start Program if you sign on by the 25th of april and think about the tax rebate you will be getting in May Use the rebate to start your own business. You will have all the jewelry as yours and it is a tax right off. In One month you will get that money back – two at the most. I just started in march and I gotten my money back and I am having fun meeting new people and having “me” time.
4/16/08 at 10:27 pmWHERE DID EVERYONE GO? MY TRAINING SHOW IS NEXT SAT. THE 26TH. IT was all I could do to come up with the $395 to join, so i did not get the PP but my Premier Mom said that she would go with me to my frist few shows and bring her samples to help get me started(if she did not have a show).
4/17/08 at 12:51 pmjust a little about me Im a single mom of a great daughter. we have a hard time trying to make ends meet every month(they never quite meet something is always put last, like the phone was turned off this week, but we paid the rent and had food you do what you have to!) I just wanted to say that i beleive that this just maybe GODS answer to my prayers.
JUST WANTED TO PUT MY 2 CENTS WORTH OUT THERE.
I just wanted to say that I am joining the Premier Family and I am very Excited!!! I had my home show on April 19th. I told my ‘Mom’ that I cannot wait to get started. I have 4 people already lined up for shows….so I am praying that I can get all of my stuff set up very quickly!!! Pray for me.
4/21/08 at 6:21 pmHello Ladies-
4/22/08 at 4:54 amI am getting very EXCITED! I will be signing my contract this Wed. to become a jeweler! I had a show to see the product and see my closest girlfriends reaction to it, it sold itself! I ended up having a 900.00 party, and my soon to be Premier Mom is willing to apply the $450 to my president package- CAN’T PASS UP! So I am very close but SCARED!!!! ANY advice you ladies could give on getting bookings would be greatly appreciated!
Rhonda, Tiffany, Robin,
I am a new jeweler as well. Just started in Feb. and the regrets I have is:
I did not listen to my new jeweler CD’s first thing. PLEASE do this before you do anything. Before you place any orders for any products gifts or have a show.
Second, I regret I was not more diligent in inviting my neighbors to my training show. Your training show is where you are going to get your future bookings, NOT from your friends and family! I did get bookings from my friends and family but my family was out of town and only one was profitable, even though they helped my CVs and helped in getting experience and adjusting to what I was doing, there was not much of a profit with the travel expense but there will be tax write offs. And as far as friends go those were my worse. Small shows and cancellations even with all the coaching! So walk your neighborhood and leave flyers on the doors inviting them to your “Training Show”.
Third, DO NOT spend money on extras. All you need is your order forms some give away prizes (one or two thing per show) – go to the dollar store or use the tennis bracelets at premier incentives for your drawing or give away free shipping. DO NOT order anything else unless absolutely necessary and nothing is necessary. All you need is what you get in your Packet for starters.
Best Advice LISTEN TO YOUR CD’S FIRST THING!!!! And Go to your area Training. My upline is out of state so I go to training in my area and have meet some wonderful ladies that have taken me in!
Go girls – good luck!
Sign-up for Rally tomorrow! I will be at the Ft.Worth Rally in July, how about you?
4/22/08 at 5:38 pmRobin – Advice on bookings…
ALWAYS replace a show with a show! This is something I learned the hard way. Which can be a little scary.
If you have a show and no one books… get home and start making phone calls until you have at LEAST one more on your calendar.
I like to give away pieces of jewelry for those that host a show – so that their show holds. I give it to them the night of their show.
NOW… for those of you reading this that are jewelers. I am looking for a piece of jewelry – Maybe you can help. I have a hostess that had the Logan bracelet. SHE LOVED it… but it has broken. This piece is from last summer and we no longer carry it. She wants to replace it but it is sold out.
Does anyone have this piece? She will have to pay the $5 plus tax – but you could get it off your table and exchange it for $53 in current jewelry!
Please contact me at Christine30ish@yahoo.com if you have that piece. Thank you!
4/23/08 at 4:00 pmHello ladies! I somehow stumbled across these comments left by all of you and I am so excited to say that I just signed with Premier!!! I am super excited..I not not yet had my training show but I am well on my way! Any words of wisdom or anything you would like to offer I would be more than willing to take any advice. Or, if anyone has any websites they use!! Thanks so much! E-mail me at jamie_clark_10@hotmail.com
4/23/08 at 5:16 pmWhat an amazing blog! I love hearing all the great success stories!! Premier is such an awesome company to work for! I know there is so much to read out there but if anyone has any questions feel free to email me personally1 I would be more than happy to help out in any way I can! I live in the Pennsylvania area.
Amy
4/26/08 at 6:07 amak1881@aol.com
Hi ladies. I hope all of you are having a Premier day. Maybe some of you ladies can help me…..my shows are a little slack at the moment. I am looking for something new and exciting to use. I know with the way prices on everything around is, people are being a little more cautious about spending. This seems to be hurting me a little on bookings. Any ideas on something fun???? Thanks and I am sending Premier love your way. Love you ladies. Keep up the hard work because with Premier it DOES pay off.
4/28/08 at 2:35 pmJenn Coop…
for the slack – offer for the hostess that if she will book the show for you THIS month..as a mothers day gift from you – you will pay her shipping fees.. (only cost you $4)
You could also do this… a suprise gift… I recently bought the mystery gift from the inscentive store (4 pieces of jewelry for $25 ) now these pieces are expired… but they are still gorgeous!!! let them pick from one…
You could do a gift certificate from a local eatery as a prize for booking… there are just so many things you could try..
Think of it like this – what would YOU do for a party if you were them… you could also offer to do all the leg work… phone calls, postcards to their friends, emails and such.
Just ask for a list of names and contact info give her a small gift for that.
MOST importantly – you have to ASK,.. Plan on 10 “no”s… but stay excited!! Remember they are getting A LOT just for hosting the show! don’t play it down… play it UP! Seriously – look at what other companies do… not much (one or two items at 1/2 price.. and 20% of product…) we do 4-8 items 1/2 price and $100 in bonuses and 30%… AMAZING!!!
Call on past hostesses,.. ask them if they have been wearing the jewelry. Ask if any of their friends could use some jewelry… FREE… but remember… YOU HAVE TO ASK!!!
4/29/08 at 7:41 pmYou do all realize that you are not following the company’s policies by talking about it on the internet. In states in the manual that the companies name is not to be used on the internet for any kind of promoting, it is only to be used by the home office. Just wanted to let you all know this!
4/29/08 at 9:48 pmI am a Premier Designs Consultant in Southern NJ. I’m so glad that this blog is around. One thing I have always found lacking in an otherwise excellent company is the lack of an online forum. Maybe we could create a yahoo group to make “talking” and sharing ideas easier? Let me know what you think.
5/1/08 at 6:14 amLove this blog….Could someone email me a Premier Catalog? I was interested in having a Premier Party, but would like to see the jewelry in a catalog first.
5/3/08 at 3:28 amdonnalee1976@yahoo.com
Thanks!!
Hi, I was wondering if I could get a catalog with all the jewelry in it from someone. Also I was wondering if I had to go to a party to order or if I could order from the catalog.
5/4/08 at 1:21 amAre there any Premier reps in RI? I would be interested in looking at a catolog. Is there one available online? email me at reginapeters99@msn.com if you have information. Thanks
5/4/08 at 7:12 amHi ladies! It is funny that the 3 new posts were from people wanting to see a catalog.
Unfortunately, the only way it could be emailed is to scan the entire catalog since it isn’t online. However, I am sure someone would be happy to mail one to you. If you would like someone in your area and you didn’t post where you live, let us know and we can get you one.
Taryn~ You do not have to have a show to order, but your order must be $40 or above, or you pay an extra $5 fee for processing a smaller order.
5/5/08 at 3:51 amHi Taryn! I would be more than happy to send you a catalog! Just email me your info and I’ll put them in the mail right away. You can order directly from the
catalog! No need to go to a pary!
Amy
5/5/08 at 4:47 amak1881@aol.com
I meant party!! Typed too fast…Sorry!!
If anyone else is interested feel free to email me also!!!
Amy
5/5/08 at 4:55 amak1881@aol.com
Taryn,
5/5/08 at 1:34 pmHi. I would love to mail you a current book and some other Premier info to show you just how GREAT Premier really is. Please email me your address and I will get you a package in the mail ASAP. Yes, you can order just from the book instead of going to a show. You don’t have to just do a show to get the jewelry. You can actually do a book order yourself and get alot a free jewelry, too. Please email me and I will tell you more.
Jenn Coop
gcoopandjenn@aol.com
Sadly Tlynn is correct… I thought that since we were just sharing… that this wouldn’t be a problem. I was not trying to sell, or solicit shows… well, not really… because most of us are jewelers anyway. I was personally just looking for a place to say how wonderful Premier is and how it has blessed me. SO considering how much I love this product and marketing plan I am going to follow the “rules”.
God Bless each of you – I hope you continue to find success in your business! This is a wonderful opportunity. Take and make the most of it!
5/5/08 at 4:29 pmHi ladies. I just LOVE this blog and Premier so much. I want to try to post a comment daily. I want to share Premier with as many people as possible. Thank you Christine Hoffman for all of your helpful advice. I will certainly use it. Another idea I would like to share with you ladies is……this is for all your repeat customers b/c we all know that our repeat customers, for some of us, is who keeps us in business. Have any of you ever been to a gas station or some type of store where they give you a frequent shoppers card. It is like a little business card. For every purchase you make, they will punch a hole on the card and when all the holes are punched out, you get something FREE. Well, I do the same thing with Premier. I found these cards on the business enhancements website. They are too cute!!! Everytime I have a repeat customer, I will punch out a hole on the card. Each hole that I punch is worth $2.00. When all the holes are punched, they can use the value of the card towards a free piece of jewelry. If any of you ladies are like me, I love to hear the word FREE or DISCOUNT !!!!! On the same website where I got these cards from, they offer gift certificates. I have them available at my shows as well. I have been working with microsoft publisher lately. I am creating monthly newsletters and I am emailing them to everyone that has ever completeled the guest survey. If they do not have an emial address, I mail it to them. On the newsletter, I write something about the current trends or fashions. I also write what the current promotion is and what I am offering as my promotion if anyone books. I also have a section to say thanks to each person who hosted a show that month and I will list their names. I also make my birthday wishes to everyone who has had a bday. I am thinking about doing a competition between my hostess. For the hostess who has the highest retail each month, I will give them a gift certificate or some other gift. I will let everyone know the total sales and who won in each months newletter. To me, these newletters keep everyone informed of the latest info within Premier. Some people just sit back and wait on that perfect promotion before they will book, and the newsletters help to keep them posted on what is going on. I also tell them important deadlines to not forget about. What do you ladies think about the competition thing I mentioned? Well, I hope I am not boring you to death. Premier is making it possible for me to be able to be at home with my kids more. My mommy duties are calling me right now:) My 2 year old daughter is pulling me away and is saying potty mommy. Talk to you premier ladies tomorrow. I love you all and I love Premier.
Jenn Coop
5/6/08 at 3:23 amgcoopandjenn@aol.com
WELL I HAD MY TRAINING SHOW.TWO PEOPLE CAME,GOT ONE PITY BOOKING(GOD BLESS HER THIS IS HER 3RD SHOW IN 2 MONTHS).HAD ANOTHER SHOW LESS THAN A WEEK LATER ONE PERSON CAME PLUS HOSTESS GOT TWO BOOKINGS,NOT TO BAD FOR A SLOW START.JUST HAVE TO KEEP POSITIVE AND PRAY.
5/7/08 at 11:46 amRHONDA
I been researching Premier I have spoken with a representaive and went over the marketing plan.
5/8/08 at 2:17 amI would like to know why you joined Premier it seems to have the best marketing paln and good values and nice jewelry a little pricely. what are other reasons?
I have been in Premier Designs just for the last six months and I have been blown away by the amount of support that I receive, the quality of the jewelry, and the company’s love and dedication to God and serving with integrity. I already have several ladies underneath me and am already making a generous income considering I only work part time right now (although I am eager to be doing Premier full time and give notice to my corporate job within the next year!!!). If anybody reading this is even remotely considering doing a home based business – GIVE PREMIER A CHANCE! We have NO QUOTAS (except if you choose to sponsor) and I can show you by example how I got my investment back right away and MUCH MORE. Premier really is a GOD send, a true blessing.
Christine Tomasso
5/8/08 at 8:55 amPremier Designs Jeweler
mtnladychris@hotmail.com
(909)534-8642
Good Morning Ladies~
This website was just brought to my attention and I love it! Great ideas, helpful hints, positive feedback…except from Judith & Marcy.
To reply to Marcy, Premier Jewelry is not “cheap”, it is affordable. If you would rather go to a Silpada show and spend $100 on one piece and might break or spend $100 on 4 pieces at a Premier Show where 1 pieces might break, then you are giving your money away. I have over 300 pieces in my collection of Premier jewelry and I have had to return around 7-10 pieces. Because our jewelry is made by hand, and most of it right here in the good ‘ol USA~ not oversea’s, stones might fall out, toggles may break…if you bought it at Macy’s, Marshall’s, or Premier, these things happen. Premier stands behind all their products 100% as I stand behind Premier.
As far as the religious aspect of this company, yes, I think some jewelers might carry it too far, but that is them and it is what it is. The fact that your friend has taken her religion to the next level might be that she is going through things that you are not aware of and this is what she needed to do at this time of her life.
If it isn’t something that you are comfortable with your doing the right thing by staying away. I can appreciate how you are viewing this, as I am not an extremely religious person myself and when I go to rally’s they do a bit of scripture readings and quotes, but this is the company I joined, & I respect and it doesn’t ruin my day by showing that respect and listening.
As far as Judith is concerned, I agree with all the comments that followed hers. I feel she is the type of person that is negative and looks for fault in everything. What a way to spend a day~
As you all read this, send Judith a warm thought, whatever it may be, and pray to YOUR God or Goddess that she has a better day everyday~
5/8/08 at 3:19 pmThanks Ladies~
Susan
If you wish to send me an email my address is susan5010@comcast.net.
one more thing, completely off the subject…I use to carry around a raffle basket with things from the Christmas Tree shoppe or the Dollar Store for my ticket winners, but that got pricey and it was one more trip to the car bring in a basket.
I switched to raffle coupons with discounts…free shipping, 10% off one item bought tonight, that sort of thing.
I’m trying something new tomorrow night. At all my shows everyone has to earn their raffle tickets…solid colored top, arriving 10 minutes early, RSVPing by a certain date, etc. and usually I would draw the tickets and call the number.
I’m going to start one drawing with their survey sheet, then one prize goes to the person with the most tickets at the end of the night…this way you can reuse your tickets because you are not calling numbers. Also, if you are doing a show with a previous hostess and people that have been to shows before, the person that comes in WEARING the most Premier jewelry that they own, gets a prize!
does anyone do this? If so, how is it working for you?
5/8/08 at 3:27 pmA couple of questions. Does anyone know of any Premier representatives in northern Virginia? I would really like to have a catalog to look at. I too am interested in becoming a Premier representative but would like to look at the catalog first.
5/15/08 at 7:31 pmI know several people who are Premier reps and have talked to them about becoming a rep as well but have “chickened out” before actually making the leap. I moved out of that state and now live in Virginia and don’t know of any reps. here. I can’t remember what is involved in getting started. What are the fees involved? I know there is a fee for becoming a representative of Premiere and then there is a start up kit you can purchase but don’t know what the fee is for both of these. Also, how does the training party work? I host a party, my Premiere mom runs the show? How does the bookings and sales from that show go? Does it go to the Premiere mom or myself? I can’t remember.
For the ladies who requested catalogs to be sent to them, please let me know if someone sent them to you. If not, I would be more than happy to help you out…just email me. Thanks.
Amy
5/18/08 at 11:09 pmak1881@aol.com
JoAnn Horner, please give me a call! I lost your number. Actually, just send me another email to jewelerjen@verizon.net THANKS
5/19/08 at 4:54 pmHey! Thinking about going back into the business.
Did it many years ago – life forces us to do things we don’t want to do sometimes and I stopped.
Seriously thinking about it again.
Dianne
5/19/08 at 8:19 pmHi everyone!
I just became a PD jeweler and I am very excited. My training show turned out pretty well, although I invited a lot of people and only about 10% came. I wanted to ask you all about the talking and demonstrating part of the show. Is it okay to be brief and to the point, then let ladies shop? I started to feel uncomfortable with the amount of time the group was “held captive” while they listened to the whole song and dance.
Before joining PD, I went to a Cookie Lee show and one thing that I did like about it was that there was a very quick presentation. I know one of my friends was turned off by some of the goofiness at my show.
However, I do want to be successful with this business. Has anyone tried various ways and gotten different results.
Also, I work a fulltime job and have kids in school and activities. What is the best way to pace myself so that I don’t get overwhelmed?
Thanks!!
Kiki
5/21/08 at 4:48 amHi
I am considering joining Premier… My hesitates is due to the financial obligation. Also the cost to maintain the supplies need to continue part time. What does the brochures cost and how often do you need to order them. If someone would like to chat with me on this please email me at: schroederkathleen@yahoo.com
It sounds like a wonderful direct sales company… I have been in two… so I am being cautions.
5/21/08 at 7:51 pmHi Bobbie,
I am a jeweler in WV but only about an hour from northern VA. I don’t know any jewelers in your area, but I’m not too far away. I would be glad to send you a catalog, just e-mail me with your address at pinkie9599@aol.com and I will be glad to send you one.
As far as the startup fee, it’s $395, and you can order jewelery for your display at your choice. I would highly recommend the president’s package, which is $750 and contains 70 pieces of jewelry, your jeweler’s handbook, videos on how to do a home show, order forms, catalogs, and all kinds of training and other materials. Very worth it. You can apply for the Premier card, actually issued by an outside vendor who works with Premier, and finance all this. They give you 90 days without interest to pay your startup expenses off.
As far as your training show, the sponsor does your show, “training you”, but you receive the hostess benefits (free jewelery), and get the bookings from the show, and Premier pays your sponsor $200 for doing the show.
If you have any other questions, or just want to chat, e=mail me, there’s alot more we can talk about and we’ll get the party started!!!!
I would love to help you, and if you are at all considering becoming a jeweler, I would highly recommend it. Lots of fun, and good income, Premier is a great company to work for. Where else could you make good money, have a girls night out, meet alot of great girls, and have a great time? It’s a no-brainer!
5/22/08 at 4:39 amKathleen-
I will send you an email answering your questions above from my personal email address.
Talk to you soon!
5/22/08 at 8:09 pmBrandy Morris
Cincinnati, Ohio
Premier Designs Independent Jeweler
Wow! I love this site. I had no idea it was out here. I’ve been a Premier Designs Jeweler for 2 years now and I love it! My husband is now a stay at home dad because my Premier business has replaced his income. I can’t believe I’ve never heard of this site before. Go Premier! I can’t wait for National Rally in July!
Brandy Morris
5/22/08 at 8:29 pmCincinnati, Ohio
Hi Everyone,
To Bobbie, if you haven’t found anyone, please email me, my upline is in Northern VA and she’s great. You’d have alot of support and our team is alot of fun.
Kiki, you can work your business how you want as long as we follow the principles. I’m doing the basics with short presentation of the facts, guarantee, hostess program and letting my gals play in the jewelry and shop.
I’m still new with Premier and I’m loving this. Please feel free to email me at KLCsBiz@aol.com !!
Kecia in MD
5/24/08 at 1:00 amHi, Everyone;
Been a while since I was here. Been doing lots of shows. How do you all feel about the retired list? I’ve been selling it off at a pretty good pace. But now I don’t like the fact that those pieces are no longer on my table, especially Collette. And what about the confusion that is certain to occur when someone orders (at a show) a retired piece; I go home to enter it into my computer, and it is NLA? I mean, we have to keep trying to order it, right? I about fell over when I saw Angelina on the list. My absolute favorite next to the Aurora bracelet. I won’t even take that bracelet off ever!
Boo hoo! I love this business and was fidgety all this holiday weekend – just wanted to get on with the shows!
I love the Dice Game, but think I will switch to the Pass or Play with boxes game this week. The Dice Game gets me lots of consistent bookings, but I’m constantly running out of incentives. You give away a lot of incentives for the Dice Game. It’s worth it, but I’d like to see how I do with the Pass or Play.
O.K. all you Lovelies, get out there and jewel the world!
Helen
5/27/08 at 1:43 pmIf there is anyone interested in hearing about the Premier Opportunity in Nebraska or Iowa, please feel free to email me… oswald0224@cox.net
I love this business and would love to tell others about it.
Blessings,
Carey Oswald
5/29/08 at 12:45 pmPapillion, Nebraska
I’d just like to say that I found this site last night and just finished reading every post! Granted, I did skim some parts that got repetative.
I just found out about Premier Last week and have already committed to the business. I’d been searching for a summer job for about a month now and applies to placed in the double digits and never heard anything. This opportunity was pretty much dropped in my lap. I’m not a religious person, but I am spiritual and I believe that this was a sign telling me to go for it.
All the post I’ve read have been so helpful and inspiring. I hope my Premier experience can be as joyous as y’alls. I am a little nervous starting my own business, it is quite a large investment. I am getting the Premier Card to pay for my begining expenses and am hope to have that debt payed off by the time I go to back school in August.
I do have a few nervous jitter questions I would like to ask as you ladies all seem very knowledgable and eager to help. I committed to this undertaking on the 28th and have my training show booked for the 18th. At first I thought that this was pushing it back too far, but now I’m worried that I booked it too soon. Since my Premier Mom (or as I like to call her, my other mom) is away for the weekend, I’m not gonna be able to have any paperwork filled out let alone sent in until Monday. My real mom is away on vacation until one week before my show and is my financial backbone since I have no means of supporting myself (yet). I’m leaning towards not getting the pp since my “other” mom has some ways of getting the items offered in the pp for cheap allowing me to concentrate on jewelry I would be getting.
Sorry, I don’t really know what I’m getting at. Maybe just some words of encouragement. :-P
5/30/08 at 10:58 amHello Ladies,
I have been researching PD as a new adventure in the my life as a single mother. I have been hearing stories of the PD success for Jewelers declining ?? Is that happening to anyone. I would love love to do this and I can’t afford to put in almost $1200 to start and lose it because the time isn’t right. I also see all the positive comments on this blog and makes me want to jump right in , it almost sounds to good to be true :)
Thanks for any advice you have …
Chris S.
5/30/08 at 9:53 pmSouthgate,Ky.
Hi ladies!! I was just looking for some advice. What home show style works best for you? Do you hand out lots of prizes or do you keep it brief? What sort of prizes do you give? Also, regarding the play or pass game….which 3 items do you “offer” usually? Thanks!
Amy
5/31/08 at 3:27 amak1881@aol.com
Hi there,
5/31/08 at 6:29 amI found this site while trying to find an online version of a premier catalog. I’ve not seen a catalog in ages, but I have some friends who have received Premier jewelry as gifts recently and I was really impressed (and want some)! Can you please send me a catalog and an application? I think I would like selling this – thanks!
Hi Ladies! Just wanted to say thanks for all the great tips on here from the experienced jewelers. I will definitely be incorporating some of these ideas into my shows. I joined Premier in March and just made my Double Quickstart (9) last night…just under the wire! I am so glad I joined Premier. I work FT, married, and have 2 1/2 yr old twin boys. My husband has been great about this new adventure and I’m excited about the extra income this will give our family. I am so grateful that this opportunity came my way.
5/31/08 at 5:34 pmNational Rally is going to be AMAZING and for any jeweler reading this you DON’T WANT TO MISS IT!!! I am flying to TX this next weekend for a retreat at the Haven of Hope and tours of Premier’s home office and Premier manufacturing and I can’t wait! If you are a new jeweler I encourage you to go to as many trainings as available to you with Premier as well as National and Regional rallies. You have such an awesome opportunity here for learning, friendship, and personal growth. I have personally met the owners, Joan and Andy Horner, and they are AWESOME people and you will NOT want to miss rally, I promise!!! For those of you considering joining the Premier family, I gaurantee that this will be one of the most personally enriching experiences of your life!
Christine Tomasso
5/31/08 at 9:30 pmPremier Designs Jeweler
(909)534-8642
mtnladychris@hotmail.com
http://www.premierdesigns.com
Hi everyone! I am so glad I found this site! I have been a Premier Jeweler since Oct. 07. I am very excited about the business, I love jewelry and I love doing the shows. I am a little discouraged because I have had 4 shows including my training show with NO bookings resulting from any of them. All four shows had a range of 12-17 people. I want to keep my business going, but people seem either not interestd, or too busy. I feel so uncomfortable doing the “Pass or Play” game, I feel like I am being pushy, I also feel like I am giving them a gift box, then taking the gift back if they choose not to play and book a show. I have watched all the online trainings. There are no trainings in my area near Redding, Ca. Anyone have any suggestions on what is working for them? Anyone in the Redding area who is a Premier Jeweler? I would love to start having meetings for training.
6/1/08 at 10:22 amLisa
Hi Kiki! Your posting caught my eye…I have been in Premier for almost 1 yr. now – just hit Designer last month…Richard Breakstone came to Idaho a couple months ago (Richard and Diane have been in Premier about 20 yrs) and one of the things he trained on was not to do more than 20 min. on a presentation – which includes a small fashion show. This is working awesome for me!
Deanna :)
6/2/08 at 4:52 pmI’m thinking about joining PD and I would love to see a current catalog. I live in Eastern Montana – is there anyone out there close to me?
Thanks!
6/2/08 at 6:25 pmDo you have to be a jewerler to attend rally?
How do you over come the fear doing the presentations and asking for bookings?
6/5/08 at 1:23 amHi Sondra and Theresa~
I would love to send you both a catalog and talk to you about the awesome Premier Opportunity. Please email me!! I have been in the business for over a year and a half and love it!! This business can change your life! Can’t wait to chat with you both!
Smiles~
Dawn Harvey
6/5/08 at 10:14 pmdharv1217@sbcglobal.net
Hi Sondra and Theresa~
I would love to send both of you a catalog and talk to you about the Premier Opportunity!! I have been in Premier for over a year and a half and love it! This business can change your life!! Can’t wait to talk to you both!!
Smiles~
Dawn Harvey
6/6/08 at 12:12 amdharv1217@sbcglobal.net
WOW!!! It is so exciting that I came across a website like this.
I’ve been a PD jeweler for over a year. I LOVE IT! I have a Cinderella Story! I was 8 months pregnant with my 3rd and was trying to figure out what my husband and I were going to do financially. I went to a party (not really wanting to be there to be totally honest) in my house slippers (My shoes wouldn’t fit me!) I never heard about Premier either, and I said I wouldn’t be able to buy and I REALLY wouldn’t think about doing something like this.
After having a lot of fun at the show and hearing this was a Company based on Biblical principles, I thought I would find out more info.
I always tell everyone, I stumbled upon Premier in my slippers :) It is a Cinderella story because I never had much jewelry, it wasn’t a priority of mine. Now, I get to have a TON of jewelry to choose from and I feel like a princess everytime I walk out the door!
Thanks for reading my story – as far as questions:
Cecilia – no, you do not have to be a jeweler to attend rally. You can come as a guest. As far as the fear, overcoming it is by having fun. It is nerve-wracking at first (I had to get out of my comfort zone), but now, I have a lot of fun. Bookings come easy at some shows and not as easly at others. The $25 in free jewelry for the hostess having 3 bookings helps.
Theresa – I don’t live in Montana, but I would love to help you if you would like to contact me – 304-599-5719.
Deanna – WAY to go!!! Designer is so wonderful! I just made builder and it’s exciting, isn’t it?
Lisa in CA – I’ve been where you are, and the pass or play game wasn’t for me either. We have to find something that is in our comfort level. I personally thought it was too pushy – I do a different form of pass or play. My e-mail address is premiermommy@comcast.net – e-mail me and I’ll give you some awesome ideas!
If anyone wants to call or e-mail me with any questions, I’d be so happy to help you either decide if Premier is for you or if you simply want a catalog or if you are already a jeweler and want to share ideas, I’m always wanting to learn more and teach more! Here is my info one more time – premiermommy@comcast.net & 304-599-5719.
Jenny Mcghee
6/6/08 at 4:19 amHello Ladies,
This message is for those individual who are interested in the Premier business. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE do not miss out on this blessing. Get into the business as soon as possible. It is truly a pleasure to meet and serve our customers.
I’ve been in Premier for 4 wonderful years and had the opportunity to be a guest at the Haven of Hope. I noticed the blog from Christine Tomasso (a jeweler who shared in the adventure last weekend)a message of joy, love and hope for her fellow jeweler. That’s what we’re all about. Premier has given me the freedom to be a stay-at-home mom, a car and a spouse that gives me 100% supports. As a matter of fact he led me to this blog.
Love to share information with prospects and fellow jewelers.
Blessing to you all!!!
Kathy Fogle
6/7/08 at 4:07 amPremier Designs Jeweler
San Antonio, Texas
kfogle81@yahoo.com
Please type: “Premier” in Subject line)
210-365-9171
Hi Cecilia – no you do not have to be a jeweler to attend rally – go with a jeweler as a friend! You do have to pay as a guest- but for everything you get it’s well worth it! :)
Fear of presentations…well…I am THAT person and Premier has made my self confidence go WAY up! I just had to get out of my “box” and do it! I did watch lots of on-line trainings…from Premier’s website to other top jewelers websites. I also went to a few other gals shows in my area that do top retail. Hey I still use notes and still get the butterfly’s before those shows…but it all ends up working out great! :)
6/7/08 at 4:54 amYou never want to pressure someone into booking…that’s not what Premier is about. The hostess plan is amazing and to me it’s a no brainer – and I tell people that at shows! Humor makes me relax and I always tell them to be honest with me. I have never had anyone mad at me for asking – the worst has been “no thank you”.
I always have the mind set of replacing a show with a show – if I don’t (which sometimes happens) I get on the phone the next day and get something booked! I hate it sometimes but once I do it I am fine! Plug yourself in w/some good local training and find a friend to do it with you! That helps a ton!
Hi Theresa! I have a Premier sis in Nevada…that’s the closest to your area I know about…okay closer than Idaho! :)
6/7/08 at 4:58 amSondra- did you find a jeweler in your area to help you out?
6/7/08 at 5:01 amJust want to make sure you got hooked up w/someone.
Dear Caty;Your post caught my eye. I’ve been in Premier since Jan. ‘08. I’ve done 27 shows. What I have observed/learned is this: keep expenses to an absolute minimum! The Dice Game works for bookings but I go through a LOT of incentives/prizes to keep the game going. Prizes are costing me about $30 a show which is too high. I buy prizes wherever I happen to be: dollar stores, Wal-Mart, outlet stores, etc. Look for different things that cost absolutely no more than $1. I know we’ve all seen those $3-$4 prizes demonstrated on the training videos, but you’d better be making serious coin to give that much away. During the Dice Game, everyone gets the chance to roll the dice. If they roll a 2-6, they take a prize from my dollar store basket; if they roll a 7-12, they get ME! as the prize (ha ha) and they take a prize from the same basket. You might be thinking, “What’s the big deal?” Well, if you’ve got 10+ people at your show, most of them will roll, taking 8-10 prizes. It adds up fast.I’m thinking of giving out percentages off their orders (don’t give dollar amounts) for their prize at tomorrow’s show. I don’t know yet. Still mulling it over. I say don’t give dollar amounts off orders because if you give, say, $10 off something, they will invariable buy a clip it or some other very low cost item. You just lost $5. Huge mistake. Give percentages instead. That way, 10% off costs you only 10%, not 50-100%! Kapish?Be very careful about giving away the ’store.’ It’s easy to get caught up trying to be ‘Miss Generosity’ but if you don’t watch it, you’ll ‘generosity’ yourself right out of business.People will take whatever is free. Think seriously about what you can afford; after all, at the end of the day you had better be making a profit.As for feeling silly about taking back the boxes if they don’t want to ‘play’ – I lower my voice and gently say, it’s only jewelry. It’s just ladies looking at gorgeous jewelry and eating things they shouldn’t. That usually gets a laugh. When you relax, they relax. Will you have cancellations/postponments? Sure. Big deal. Keep going.It is very easy to let PD take over your life. You must keep the reins on your business. It’s exciting to get gobs of bookings, but can you realistically do them all and all the paperwork/filing/hostess work involved in running your business properly? I refuse to do shows to exhaustion just to get an ‘atta girl’ from my Premier mom. She loves me for who I am, not what I can produce. If you try to make her or anyone else happy with your performance, you’ll grow to resent it. I, too, work a second job/business. I booked like crazy out of fear of having no business, and now I’m exhausting myself trying to do all these shows. Don’t get me wrong, I’m grateful to God for my business. It’s just that I didn’t realize how time consuming it is to do this the Premier way. We really have to babysit our hostesses. I live south of Tucson and do lots of shows in Nogales. It’s a 45 – 50 min. drive from my home. By the time I drive down there, set up, do the show and all it requires, pack up, drive home, enter the show, send thank yous, create files, etc., etc., etc., well, you get the idea. And really, how many girls close their shows that night. Many of the hostesses want to get more outside orders, or finish collecting for the orders they have. It can get complicated if you don’t absolutely stay on top of it.And then there are the lovely returns. I swear, I’m doing all of them for PD. Just kidding. My name must be on a board somewhere that says it’s my turn to get all of the returns. But seriously, the biggest complaint I get is how long it takes to get the new jewelry once they’ve returned something. I am Johnny-on-the-spot when they call me with a return. I have the envel. in the mail to them within 12-24 hrs. but they still whine about how long it takes. I always tell them 3-4 weeks in hopes it will be faster; but after 2 weeks I start getting calls – “Where’s my jewelry?” sigh Do I sound whiney? Sorry. I’m just being realistic. I’m 50 years old and have sold everything you can think of. It’s all work, work, and more work. The sooner you get that idea wrapped around your brain, the happier you will be. Give youself time to find your niche. I’m still working on that. Last night, on the way home from work after 9 grueling hours, I get a call from a lady who wants her $ back b/c it’s taking too long to get her return. It’s been 15 days since she called me saying she wanted to return an item. I had the envel. in the mail the next day; who knows when she dropped it in the mail. Then it has to get to Premier, they have to process it and send it to her. Sometimes people can be so impatient. She is demanding her $ back. O.K., I will give it to her, of course. I don’t want her to be unhappy and spread that around. She was a fantastic hostess so I don’t get this attitude; but it’s her, not me. I have bent over backwards giving her fantastic service. Some people will never be happy, but I am plowing on!Ladies, these are a few of the realities of doing any direct sales business. Keep in mind, on top of these things, you have to keep hubby and kids happy. But ask youself this, why is it, if I said I was going to take on a waitress job to earn $, everyone is O.K. with that? But direct sales? You can’t mnake $ doing that! Oh yes you can. Even if you only cleared 25% (and let’s face it, that is reality) you are still making more than the average waitress. Yesterday, I had a show close at $803. After give-a-ways, discounts (you know those buy-3-get-1-at-half-off specials) I only cleared just over $200. I felt deflated until I realized that’s still $40/hr. How many of you are making that at your regular jobs? Don’t get me started telling me you are in and out of the homes in 2 hrs. Who are you kidding? Set up takes at least 45 minutes. Then just try to get them to start on time -they’re always wanting you to wait for Aunt Myrtle or Sister Suzie. I push very hard to get started and I keep my part very short. Then they shop and shop and shop………… Now, at the very start of my presentatin, I say something like this, “Ladies, tonight we’re going to learn some fashion tips, play a game or two, see some jewelry modeling, and shop. Let’s see, it’s 6:30 (we were supposed to start at 6:00!), I’ll be done before 7. We’ll shop till 8, and then I must close the store. I am working to get them to finish up by 8, but how many times have they said, “You’re leaving already?” And I’m thinking, “Lady, you’ve got to be kidding! I’ve already been here for 3 hours.” I never let them talk me into staying any longer. I always use hubby as my excuse by telling them hubby says I have to be home by 9 or I can’t do this. That gets a laugh but what can they do? I pack as quickly as possible and get out the door before her guests are gone. I have a poicy – don’t ever be the last one there. They will sick of you very quickly! I know you are supposed to stay and close the show, but they rarely want to close that night and buy 9pm or whenever, their hubby is getting that look in his eye, like, Lady, are you ever going home? I am extremely time sensitive.
O.K., I’m sure you weren’t expecting this rant, but someone’s got to tell it like it is.
6/7/08 at 2:10 pmP.S., one more thing. Don’t count your drive time as part of your show time. Do you count the time it takes you to get to your regular job as part of your 8 hr day? Of course not. Your boss doesn’t pay for that. But with gas prices like they are, use your head. Keep trips to a minimum and by all means, learn efficiency.Now get out there and tear it up!
6/7/08 at 2:18 pmHi everyone!
I just came across this blog…wow! I just sent in my renewal papers. This will be my sixth year with Premier. I truly love my job! How many people do you know can say that?! Through Premier, I have been able to stay at home with my kids (ages 10, 9 and 5), helped supplement our income in this crazy economy, met some incredible ladies, and have learned so so much!
I am really looking forward to Rally this year! This will be my fifth one, and I can not imagine missing out on all the fun! Cecilia, no, you do not have to be a jeweler to attend Rally. You can go as a guest.
If there is anyone with any questions, please feel free to email or call me. I would love to help you out! Theresa, give me a call and I will send you a catalog!
6/8/08 at 12:37 amBlessings,
Sally
jewelrymom@comcast.net
248-605-1219
Hello,
Is anyone relating to my post?
6/9/08 at 1:43 pmMY MOTHER JUST HAD A PARTY THAT I ATTENDED AND IT WAS SO MUCH FUN! I AM HOSTING A PARTY IN JULY AND I AM CONSIDERING SELLING THE JEWELRY ALSO. I SPOKE WITH THE LADY WHO DID THE SHOW ABOUT HOW TO GET STARTED SELLING THE PRODUCT. I JUST WANT TO KNOW ABOUT HOW MUCH EVERYONE HAS SPENT GETTING STARTED IN THE BUSINESS? PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME WITH INFORMATION. IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!
6/9/08 at 10:51 pmTHANKS ERIN
Thanks for all of the info, what is the cost for a guest and how can you do this with a friend as in your upline or just someone to help you and how?
6/10/08 at 2:16 amHello everyone, if you are a Premier Designs jeweler, will you send me your testimony to share at opps? I have a meeting with 4 prospects and would love to have a couple to read to them with your permission.
Thanks.
6/11/08 at 6:04 amblessedpremierjeweler@yahoo.com
Also, in regards to previous postings… I just got to meet with Gayle Foster in the Atlanta area. she said, this is the easiest hard job you’ll ever have. It’s true. There is a lot of hard work that goes into this. I am a testimony though. I am now at home with my children this summer and have the money I need to be able to quit my full time day care job and relax and enjoy my children. If it means I have to drive a while and hostess coach or provide customer service when I don’t want to or take cancellations and try to “save my month” when needed, so be it. The blessings far outweigh the cost. I believe in Premier and find that when I work hard in Premier, Premier works for me.
Blessings to you all and I hope this was encouraging.
6/11/08 at 6:13 amHi all!
Just found this blog! I have been considering joining PD for some time now. I’m close to making a decision, but would like some more info.
I’m sure my family and friends would change their phone numbers if they knew I was considering yet another business to try. I’m presently working in the gourmet food industry and although I adore the products, I don’t make a whole lot of money! All the host benefits come out of my pocket (along with all the other expenses). So even though I can make UP TO 36%, I’m actually only making about 10-20% after it’s all said and done!
So, I guess my question is this… does PD allow you to work your business in other areas besides the home party? I don’t want to drive my family crazy! I’m thinking areas like a personal website, craft fairs and such? I don’t have a consultant to talk to so any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated!
Sheri
6/11/08 at 3:13 pmWow, over the past week, I have read every one of the above posts and it has truly made a difference in my decision to join the Premier family. I was so hesitant because I’ve been involved with other direct sales companies in the past and just NEVER did anything with them. However, I see just what a fabulous opportunity this one is, so I finally, after several weeks of research and prayer, have decided that this is what God wants me to do. My paperwork is going to the company tomorrow. My Premier “mom” and “grandma” are my husband’s sisters and one of them has been talking about this for the last couple of years. I always rolled my eyes and listened, NEVER considering this to be something for ME! Let me tell you, it just goes to show that you just never know when this will be right for any given person and that although they may say “no” the first few times you ask, there may come a time when they’ll realize they need to say “yes.”
My career background is in advertising and marketing – sales – and I had sworn I would NEVER do another sales job, but I do see where this doesn’t have to be viewed as “sales” as the jewelry can truly sell itself. I guess the sales part is when you’re trying to get those shows booked, but again, I can see where it’s all in how you present it – especially with the hostess bonus options. ATTITUDE!!!! That’s where this opportunity started to take on a new meaning for me . . . it’s all in my ATTITUDE!!!
I left my job in corporate America last summer and although the Lord has been gracious to provide financially, we’ve had no extras and have truly had to live paycheck to paycheck. My goal with Premier is to work it full-time and see where it goes. After I had a conversation with my husband about working retail at the mall, I realized that if I was going to do that, I could make much more in less time if I chose to do Premier.
Anyway, I’ll keep you all posted, but I am so grateful for all of the insight this blog has offered me. I see that I CAN do this business and I just can’t wait to get started!
Vicki
6/11/08 at 11:03 pmHey Ladies!
I am offering my services and help to any ladies wanting to add some “sparkle” to their lives through Premier Designs!
Actually, there have been some very beneficial postings for me, a fairly new jeweler. I want to absorb anything and everything that I can, and if I can help any other new jewelers that would be great!
Any ladies interested in getting TONS of FREE jewelry in the South-west area of Ohio or Northern Kentucky, please email me and I will send you our catalog. Or if in reading any of these postings, and you think Premier might just be what you have been looking for…PLEASE email me! I have an awesome Premier family! My grandma is Eris Scott..she is in like EVERY one of our monthly newsletters..she is one of the best!
Have a pleasant week!
Emily Young
em_2784@yahoo.com
6/12/08 at 1:52 amHey ladies!
I am in the process of becoming a jeweler and would love to hear about ideas for a show and anything else that would be beneficial to getting this off the ground! I would aprreciate any emails you could send to me! Thanks!
God Bless!
EMAIL: heathermorgan0603@yahoo.com
6/13/08 at 5:44 amDirect Sales (any of them) is a great way to get paid for what you do. You get out of it exactly what you put into it.
Premier is rarely heard of on the west coast. I live in Vancouver, WA near Portland, OR. If anyone is interested in the awesome opportunity of becoming a jeweler, a customer or a hostess let me know! I have had an easy time of booking shows and sponsoring other jewelers. No matter what the economy is doing, everyone needs money and everyone spends money, so don’t let what the media says affect your destiny!
6/13/08 at 7:46 pmCindy
cindy@ilovepremier.com
Hi Ladies, I am a fairly new Premier Rep. I really like the company..I am however having trouble understanding the 10 10 10 downline and how it all works in detail…How far does the downline go? Also why would someone decide to leave Premier after 13 years of selling? My friend was very succesful at it and has given me lots of her scarfs for shows, but did not reveal the reason. Just wondering…
6/16/08 at 5:44 pmHi Ladies
6/18/08 at 10:23 pmI have been a jeweler since 4/08 and I am feeling very overwhelmed, anyone else as new at this as I am?? I am a hard worker and very organized I am struggling with the “presentation” part of the HS since I have always been a t-shit and jean kind of girl. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Robin
Good Morning Everyone,
I have read all the posts. (It took me a couple of days) I have to agree this is one of the best things that has happened to me. I signed up in April and had my training show May 3rd. I completed the “double” quick start. So I had 9 shows within 45 days of my training show. My first solo show was on May 15th and the retail was $1,717
I was soo pumped and excited. Not all my shows were that high. My lowest was $126 with just 3 people, but it was a show. My net profit for one month was $3,048 and my hostesses received $2,858.95 worth of free jewelry. My average show was $769.65 and my average hourly rate was $76.20
This is a great opportunity and I only wish I had heard of it sooner. I have a great and supportive upline. I think that is soo important. I am still booking and am going to present the opportunity to some interested friends. The great thing there is never any pressure. I know I never had any. I just had gone to several shows and was starting to think, hmmmm my jewelry lady sure has made a lot of money. I want that too. I would love to share ideas and welcome any that have worked for you all or if you just want to chat then please email me.
Have a fantastic day.
Gema
gema.anzaldua@gmail.com
Christine,
6/19/08 at 6:08 pmWhat I do understand about the 10-10-10 is that it only goes down 3 levels. As they like to say a dollar only goes so far. I also know that my upline gets a commission check on my CV. However it doesn’t come from my profit but comes from the company. And they have to have a certain amount from their own shows to qualify for the commission check. As for why your friend left it’s hard to say. Unless she tells you directly people can leave for a number of reasons. Many of which can be health related. It doesn’t mean that she wasn’t successful it just means that she had her own personal reasons. I wish you much luck and success.
I am an independent Distrubitor for Orlando/Kissimee, FL. If you are interested in the business or having a show please dont hesitate to contact me. I love the business, i love their jewelry and i love making everyone feel great about themselves!!!
emails me at keyloski@hotmail.com
Your Favorite jewelry lady!
6/20/08 at 3:18 pmKeyla?
Would love to get some info on this jewelry line! Is there anyone in Montana who lives close to the Alberta border in Canada who could send me a new catalog and some info on the business opportunity? Is there a website that I can go and peruse some of your jewelry? The main website does not show you any of the jewelry line. I realize they are not in Canada but would still like to see a catalog and the business opportunity.
Thanks!
6/20/08 at 5:47 pmHi Sheri – how exciting that you are thinking about joining Premier! I’ve been doing this business for 16 months and absolutely love it.
Email me and I’ll be happy to share some of the other ways I’ve shared Premier besides home shows. There are lots of options.
Laura
6/21/08 at 5:15 amPoustJeweler@comcast.net
My prior post may advent. come through (sorry for duplicate) I am new to Premier and already LOVE IT!
6/21/08 at 7:19 amQuestion* advice needed to book future shows without being PUSHY! The jewelry is so beautiful it speaks for itself but how do you say . . . . don’t buy tonight, book a show and get it FREE ????
Having trouble posting not sure of reason. I am new to Premier and would love to hear from the ladies regarding the fashion portion of your presentation . .
6/21/08 at 4:36 pmI am not big in fashion . . always been the jeans and black t-shirt gal . . any suggestions would be welcomed and much appreciated!
Hi, gals…
6/22/08 at 8:52 amI just trained a new jeweler in Portland, OR. Do you know anyone who is a Premier Designs jeweler in that area? PLEASE LET ME KNOW. We cannot find training in the area and my friend would like to meet with someone and compare notes, ideas, etc. It would be great if she had someone to bond with who sells PD in
Portland as well. Many thanks in advance! Jennifer.
I was wondering how to find out how many (not necessarily who) P.D. jewelers there are in my a area. When inviting people, I kept hearing “my daughter used to sell that”, so I wondering if my area is saturated already or if this would be a good area. I live in SW Oklahoma. Anyone know how I can find out how many jewelers are in my town?
Thanks!
6/22/08 at 9:57 pmGod bless!
Thanks for the info Helen. I’m taking it all in stride. I am really excited about starting to sponsor others into PD. I have 4 prospects and am hopeful that 1 (or even 2) might join my team.
Thanks again for all the tips/suggestions from everyone on this post!
6/23/08 at 1:20 amWhy does it tske SOOOOO long to see out posts?
6/23/08 at 1:21 amHello all!
I have loved reading this blog. I have thought about selling Premier for a couple of years now, but have put it on the backburner. I am still not sure I have the time, because my kids are in many activities. They keep me hopping.
My reason for finding this blog right now is to find a catalog. Would someone care to send me one? Also, how do I find out how many people sell in my area and who they are?
Thanks for the info.
6/23/08 at 6:26 pmJamie
email:jamie@cdrdesign.net
Sheri,
If you would like to send me your email we could chat more.
Amy
6/25/08 at 12:10 amak1881@aol.com
My sister-in-law is a peddler of this jewelry and has been for a number of years. And yes she is a christian. First, I have found the jewelry to be gaudy and many pieces have fallen apart. And as for the christian part, well, my sister-in-law would not even express the liquid from her lips to spit on me if she saw me laying in the street. The company seems to be a cult to me.
6/25/08 at 8:44 pmTo all of you baby premier ladies… WELCOME aboard! Words of advice from a 4 month old baby. DO NOT BUY ANYTHING, i.e. supplies, gifts, table decor etc., only order what you MUST have NOW. Don’t focus on setting up shop, focus on getting your 9 shows and at least 2 bookings from each show. Premier gives you enough time you just have to have more show than you might want to in the beginning but the purpose is to get you in a routine and comfortable doing the shows. “You know the saying practice makes perfect”, you practice one a week will not cut it you practice twice a week will not work either you need to do three shows a week in the beginning at least and if someone wants to sign on don’t turn them down because you are new – sign them up and you will have someone to “grow-up” with, go to training with and converse with one another what works and what doesn’t.
Go to every training show you can in your area!!!! Great support, motivation, and you get great ideas.
Sign up for Belinda Ellsworth’s The Success Express at http://www.the-success-express.com and order her CD’s if you can like “Step Into Success” it is 6 CD and I have learned a ton from them.
Good Luck to You All – Enjoy your new life in Premier!
6/26/08 at 12:19 am