Premier Designs Jewelry?
Am 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 ;-)
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Thanks Helen! I’m starting to understand about not giving away the store; however it’s hard not to when sometimes the free jewelry isn’t enough for some women.
Since I’ve only been doing this for 9 months, I don’t have any retired pieces, but I do like your ideas. The tennis bracelets and the retired pieces are a great idea! I may just try it with the gold and silver and see if that works in the meantime since I don’t want to spend too much money on incentives. I need to make sure I have some money set aside in case of emergencies!
I am hosting my training party on March 1. My first goal is to get the word out to my inner circle of friends that I am now selling Premier, so I have invited about 60 ladies. From this first party, my goal is to get at least 6-10 more parties booked. It seems like a great way to reach a few different groups and then network from there. Does anyone have any other good tips at being successful during those first few months? By the way, I love this blog-just wish it was used more often.
What do you think works best to give the hostess her booking give the night she books or wait until she holds her show, I seen emails where both have been done, your thoughts.
I just signed up to become a PD lady and I’m so excited! I am currently unemployed and was really feeling like there was nothing out there for me. I’m still trying to find part time or full time work and still do jewelry shows.
I am in need of ideas on how to get bookings. All my friends and family live in another state and while I’ve made a handful of friends here they tend to ignore my invites or never get back to me.
Has anyone tried passing out flyers or how did you even get your initial bookings?
Thanks!
Hi, Lilly;
I give the hostess her chosen booking gift (1 piece of retired jewelry – I refer to it as ‘Limited Edition’) the night of her show. Because shows cancel, you don’t want to lose your jewelry/investment or be chasing down your jewelry.
During the shows, I always wear 5-7 of the PD Incentives aurora borealis tennis bracelets on one wrist. The guests can’t keep their eyes off those bracelets – it’s like liquid light. When they book, I immediately take one off and put it on them. They love it.
It was hard for me to hold the piece until their show the first time, but I just said it is my ‘policy’ to present the piece of jewelry to them as their ‘first gift’ at their show!
Cecelia;
Do be careful about expenses. I thin we have to be careful about the give-a-ways. It seemed like the more I gave, they more they expected. Human nature, I suppose.
I’ve read that some jewelers give no prizes. Their philosophy is that PD already gives them so much jewelry, they don’t need to add to it.
I’m on the fence about it. One minute it seems to make sense, and then the next minute, I really do want to give prizes. I just don’t know what would be considered a decent prize. Personally, I think if I get anything free, it’s awesome.
I tried to give % off coupons, but when I saw a few women disppointed at their gift, I went back to prizes. I would have thought everyone would love the discount!
Good luck to both of you!
@ Analisa – That’s a great idea! Maybe have them bring their mom or Aunt (who’s like a mom) and do a jewelry/fashion show. I’ll need to work on the wording, but good idea!
@ Tracey Bell – sounds like you are taking the first steps. Hopefully in those 6-10 that you book from your training, you’ll be able to book a show from a show.
@ Ceceila – I’ve decided to give the gal that says she’ll book a show her gift on the night that she has her party so that everyone can see it. I gave this one girl a nice tote bag from PD incentives and she blew me off. Granted she’s busy with finals and is having a baby in March, but I met her back in October at a show and she was interested in having her party in January. Now, she’s put it on the back burner and since I’m a mom as well, I know that after her baby is born, she won’t have much time. I’m out a tote bag, but maybe she can use it as a diaper bag. Oh and I’m also out a petite tennis bracelet from another gal that just couldn’t pick a date. I found out from a mutual friend that this girl is a major flake. I wish I knew beforehand! I only give friends I know their gift before, but I kind of like to present it to them in front of other women so that they get excited to see the pretty gift.
@Stacey: It’s a bummer that your friends are ignoring your email and that you live in another state as your other friends. I was pretty fortunate that 90% of my friends have booked. Others have nicely said that they don’t do parties, but have purchased jewelry from the parties they get invited to. I would try one more time and send out an email with a flyer to all your friends asking them if they can help launch your business, tell them you are unemployed and really need their help in spreading the word. If they aren’t interested in planning a party, you can either ask them to forward your flyer to a few of their friends and if anyone books, that you’ll give them a nice “referral” gift like a jewelry tote bag or a tennis bracelet. Suggest a Mystery hostess party at your place. You can also suggest to your friends that if they book, you’ll pay for their hostess sales tax only or you’ll provide the snacks so that they don’t have to worry about what to cook or provide. I really do hope your friends come through for you. I have two really good friends that have not had a party for me and it really has bummed me out, but I guess they have their reasons. Since I’ve started this business, I’ve been attending more direct selling parties from my other friends since I know what they’re going through. That’s another way you can network. If you know anyone that sells Avon or Mary Kay or candles, ask if they’d like two swap networks. My friend sells beauty products in another town and she asked if we could help eachother out. So, she did a jewelry party for me and I did one for her. I booked a show from hers and a catalog show and she booked two shows from mine. I didn’t mind that my friends booked a show since they’ve already had a jewelry show last summer. If you scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours. It worked for us, maybe it can work for you. Good luck!
Ana-Lisa;
Great idea!
Dear Tracey B;
I, too, was anxious when I first signed up. I invited 65 ladies to my training show and 5 showed up. It was a small beginning, but I was able to get 3 bookings and from there it grew.
At each of those shows, my number one concern was more bookings. The retail would take care of itself.
I heard a gal say onetime that she was leaving a show with no bookings. As she was getting into her car she realized she was out of business if she didn’t get a booking, so she went back to the hostess’ house and told the ladies the truth. She got her booking. Now, I’m not saying it’s the best method, but sometimes we have to do what we have to to.
I’ve always remembered that I really don’t want to have to do it that way, so it makes me even more determined to get those bookings no matter what.
Sometimes you will just have to up the ante. Ask someone for an objective opinion about what would make them want to book.
Be sure to attend ALL your trainings in your area. They cover it every month. Print out all the handouts that are e-mailed to you by your upline. Study them daily. Determine to be the best. Know your product inside out and backwards. I’m still amazed at how much I don’t know when I attend a meeting and I consider myself a student.
I’m sure you’ve been taught all the basics: wear your jewelry every day (it’s your best advertisement); attend trainings; study like crazy (read a fashion mag or two and see what is out there – I sometimes tear out those articles and use them at my shows for a particular reason – the one I have now discusses the price differences between gold, silver, and rhodium – I won’t read the article, just give a few of the details to help explain the cost of PD); look polished and groomed every day (even if you are staying home – it is said that if you will dress professionally/appropriately every day you will act/work accordingly – I have never forgotten that and I get cleaned up every day of the year no matter what – I want to be prepared to meet opportunity! Now that doesn’t mean panty hose and a skirt/suit, but it does mean dress decently even if you are cleaning toilets that day. Rest assured, your doorbell will ring and you will be so glad you look awesome even with a toilet brush in one hand!!!!
Your excitement will eventually simmer down into determination. Don’t get me wrong, you’ll get excited over and over again with PD, but as your knowledge base grows, you will add confidence to your excitement and that will draw ladies to you.
I know what you mean about this site not being used ofen enough.
I would love to find someone(s) to e-mail to share ideas or maybe we could meet on Facebook? I’m not on Facebook yet,but intend to get started soon. I think we would get our asnwers faster. What do you think?
Ladies (and gents!!)
I recently signed up with Premier Designs. I was off to a slow start but KEPT at it and finally had a great show with lots of bookings!!! For information please contact me at lpodruchny@charter.net. Also, to all the jewelers who need an extra boost right now, I suggest for you to read the book “Never Give Up” by Joyce Myer. It is a great inspiration to me!!!
Hi, Lily;
Nice words of encouragement you have for everyone. I realize it takes time to respond to posts, but we all appreciate it when someone does.
I’ve noticed fewer jewelers posting on this site. Does anyone have an idea as to why this might be?
I love posting here and reading everyone’s ideas.
Helen,
Thanks for the great advice. My training party went great! I got over $1100 in sales and 5 bookings. But our business does rely on future shows, so that’s why I am really trying to network through many different circles of friends. I am optimistic yet realistic. Also, if you are going to begin Facebook, there is a PD page, just search it. There are discussions on that page, but it doesn’t seem to be used very frequently. Does anyone have any good tips for keeping catalogs from being taken from shows?
I just want to say Premier Designs is not a scam. My wife has sold it for three years now. It is the only business that pays great commission. It has put food on our table many a day. I would like to thank all the ladies in it for the support and friendship they have shown my wife and I. And by the way I go to and help my wife at her shows. I think all husbands should.
@ Helen: Thanks for the kind words. I noticed you have a lot of great ideas too that I have used at my shows.
@ Tracey: Try putting a sticker on the lower part of the catalog that says, “Home Show Copy ONLY. Please DO NOT take with you.” It seems to work, especially when someone comes up to me and asks anyway. They notice it and want to make sure they can “borrow”. I never get them back, but for the most part, they work. I put a cartoon lady on the sticker and use the address labels.
@ James: I think it would be great if my husband came with me, but he usually works during the evenings or he’s taking care of the kids while I do the shows. I think he would have a good time if he went with me. I’ll have to try that sometime.
I look at this blog every day and it is disappointing when it takes FOREVER to see a posting. But I still enjoy reading everyone’s ideas and comments.
Hi, Lily;
I know what you mean about the letters taking forever to post. Don’t know why, either.
Maybe if they erased some of the old stuff?
I find myself coming here less and less b/c it takes forever for the content to load and then rarely is there anything new posted.
Don’t know where to go to get the quick answers/responses we need. Any ideas?
I’m wondering if many jewelers feel they don’t need a site like this.
O.K., back to the real world.
Hello premier ladies (and hubbys)
I am very interested in becoming a jeweler, however find it discouraging that sales are limited to parties. I travel a lot and want to sell to anyone interested, not just party going participants.
I love this site, it actually was very helpful to me when I was trying to decide if Premier Designs would be the right business for me. I do wish the posts were updated faster, and that more people would use it. I think this is a great tool.
Hi Helen! If you check out Premier Designs Jewelry on Facebook, you can join the group, then read all the great discussions. Maybe I’ll see you on there???
Lilly
Sherri,
I have been a Premier Jeweler for a little over a year and although the majority of my business is done through homeshows, we are not limited to selling the jewelry at homeshows. We can sell to anyone at anytime! Ours sales are not limited to the area in which we live in. Since you do travel alot, you could sell the jewelry anywhere you want! You can even have the order shipped directly to the customer so you don’t have to worry about delivering it to them. That’s what is so great about Premier, there are no restrictions on the areas in which you can sell! There are jewelers all over the United States and we can sell to whomever and wherever we want!
I’m not sure where you are at, but if I can be of any assistance, please send me a message at burkhamer_rdh@hotmail.com. I’ll be glad to help you in any way I can!
Hello everyone!
My name is Heather and I am actually the writer of this particular blog so I am the one that approves all of the comments. I’ve been trying to get faster — however, I write for over 200 blogs right now, so getting in here everyday to approve comments can be quite challenging. Anytime you guys have any problems though or want me to get in here to approve comments, which I’ll try to everyday! E-mail me at morbiddemeanor@aol.com or even heatherjensen@att.net. :)
Sorry guys! Keep posting definitely and keep coming back. I love seeing the comments come through!
Heather Jensen
Heather, thanks for providing this forum for those of us who love Premier Designs.
Heather;
Could you remove maybe ’07 and ’08 posts? Having one year to review is quite enough. No one has the time to read it all anyway; and 2009 really was the beginning of the new economy so the ideas are more pertinant.
I, for one, do not yet feel comfortable doing this on facebook. We are jewelers and I prefer to stay within this group. Maybe I’m old fashioned?
So, Heather, could you remove the old material?
Thanks
Sure! I deleted ’07 and I will get started on ’08 later today. :)
Thanks for understanding everyone!
HJ
Hi, Heather;
Thanks for this blog. We love it. Thanks for removing ’07 and ’08. 2009 has some great ideas for us to study and use.
Wow! 200 blogs?
No worries at all! :)
Yep — right around 200. :) Heck of a lot!
HJ
Hi ladies,
Im a new jeweler with Premier Designs. My training show is next Tuesday 4/13/2010 and I am very excited. I have read some of the 2008 comments as well as the 2009. I believe in Premier too. What an amazing company!
I am open to any ideas you might have regarding home shows. I purchased the President’s Package and I believe and am positive that I’ll do fantastic.
I started Premier because I felt that God had answered my prayers. I prayed for an opportunity for me to be able to provide financially to my household. God is faithful and has answered with Premier Designs.
When I read the company’s philosophy and objectives I knew that I could personally and spiritually identify with the company. You see, I am a Christian who is in full time ministry. My income, although a blessing, is very limited. I thought to myself…”You mean there is a company that really cares for me?” Well, the rest is history “in the making.” I look forward to many wonderful years of bookings, home shows and catalog sales.
Premier is Amazing! Thanks Premier! And to God be the glory? I will honor Him in all I do!
In Ezequiel 16:10-14 the Bible says: “I clothed you with an embroidered dress and put leather sandals on you. I dressed you in fine linen and covered you with costly garments. I adorned you with jewelry: I put bracelets on your arms and a necklace around your neck, and I put a ring on your nose, earrings on your ears and a beautiful crown on your head. So you were adorned with gold and silver; your clothes were of fine linen and costly fabric and embroidered cloth. …You became very beautiful and rose to be a queen. And your fame spread among the nations on account of your beauty, because the splendor I had given you made your beauty perfect, declares the Sovereign Lord.
Be Blessed Ladies,
Anna L. Wooden
Anna,
I too am in full time ministry and needed something to supplement our family’s income after my husband took a pay cut.
After much prayer, we knew this would be a blessing for our family. I just started in March and am thrilled to say I love it. My start up fees are now paid for, I have a few shows under my belt and feel really comfortable with my presentation.
Watch all of the video trainings you can-in the jewelers handbook and on the PD site. They are very helpful. Be sure you are flexible and able to customize a show based on the vibe of the guests.
Remember to keep getting your bookings so you can meet a large variety of women who will be potential future clients. And share your experience with others, I truly believe PD has so much to offer and can be such a blessing in people’s lives.
Best of luck-keep me -posted.
I just signed up with Premier and very excited for the new opportunities it will bring. Very nervous about getting the kick-off started. I’m sure it will be fine though. Any words of advice for the new one on the block?
Hi, Heather;
In an earlier post you stated that you had deleted ’07 and were working on deleting ’08. I still see Aug. ’07 thru Dec. 08.
Did I miss something?
Could you please delete it? I’ve called several of the jewelers who posted their phone numbers during that time frame, and most of them have quit Premier.
Thanks
Ladies, ladies – — on a lazy Sunday afternoon I have spent a lot of time on the internet listening to You Tube training by multiple jewelry companies – direct sales. I am a Premier Designs jeweler and I am now more than ever convinced I am in the BEST company and business ever. Some of the other companies have many complaints about the jewelry and the customer service. I have found none with Premier. I tell people about Premier all the time – and its like everyone is cautious in this economy which is understandable – but also everyone is in need of extra income, or income period, and in need of stability in this market! Premier is such an answer – if people only realized! You can make such great income in Premier, both in showing the jewelry and in bringing people into Premier as your downline! WE MAKE 50% OF EVERYTHING WE SELL! AND – when we bring in someone to Premier – when we sponsor someone – we also make 10% of everything they make! If they sponsor someone, we make 10% of everything they make too, and then if they sponsor someone, we make 10% of everything they make. That is so awesome!! Now we can sponsor as many first level “children” as we want – but we have no idea/control over how many children and grandchildren they have! And we make 10% of everything all of them make -every month! It goes 3 levels and stops there for me – but I can continue to sponsor 1st level children. There is no limit! Wow – are you grasping this? We have no quotas, no inventory, no delivery, the company has no debt, and its all done for God’s glory. How can you get any better than that??? If you are curious about knowing more – please let me know. I live in the Austin, Texas area and would love to help you get started in your own business, making great money and being involved with the greatest people! It will truly change your life and bring hope to your life! You owe it to yourself to find out!!! DEBBIE
All set! :)
Dear Heather (writer of this blog);
I can’t thank you enough for cleaning up this blog. It’s awesome.
Again, thanks and God bless!
I signed up for Rally (in Dallas) yesterday. Also booked my hotel. Ladies, hotel availability is already very limited. If you plan to get a room, better get a move-on.
Has anyone found reasonable air fare?
Also, I heard about a new FAshion Show modeling idea. If you are familiar with ‘Days of the Week Underwear,’, it goes semething like this: You take one silver chain (maybe Silverado, or the Deborah N) and show it with 7 different pins/slides/enhancers. It sounds very clever. Think of each day of the week and what pin would be appropriate.
It shows the versility of Premier Jewelry. I plan to do it and then have the guests model what they have one. How easy is that?
Hi everyone,
I am in Morris County NJ and I am considering joining the Premire family. This would be part-time, but I would consider doing it full-time in the future. It seems like fun and income. Moreover, I am viewing this as an opportunity to meet some women who I can assist in one way or another.
The woman who would be my Premire is kind and I’m sure would help all she can. She has been in the PD family for over 4 years. Very nice lady.
I do have concerns about having consistent bookings and sales. I also need to speak with my accountant to find out more about the possible tax deductions. If I do become a part of the PD family I want to take advantage of all of the benefits that will help grow my business. I do like to travel and I am looking forward to selling in other states.
I am already leaning towards joining and reading your blogs has given me more to think about and it is nice to know this is another resource.
Thanks!
I am considering signing up with Premier. I am a wife and a mother of three. I work 2 days a week as a massage therapist and am in beauty school the other 3. We dont have much money and I am a little scared about investing the money in starting. If I do I would need to make it back pretty fast. I am very back and forth mainly over the fact of how much can i make. I have read many good things about Premier and it sounds like a awesome company. Alot of what people have said has been very helpful but I am needing to know a little more about how much people have made with Premier. I know that that is a pretty personal question but this is the main factor in wether I am goin to sign on or not. If anyone can help me out by telling me their personal story that would be great and very appreciated.
Thank You and God Bless
Is no one posting here anymore?
Hi, Julia
You will love doing PD shows. However, you must be extremely careful with expenses. It’s so tempting to buy all the cute goodies for you show, but know that the jewelry that comes in you Pres. Pkg. truly is sufficient.
Good luck
Hi Helen!
I was thinking the same thing! I’ve been checking this almost everyday and haven’t really noticed anything new. I also posted something a few weeks ago, but it didn’t appear. I hope to see more soon!
Julia,
I just started selling, my training show was on March 1. I have to say, if I wasn’t living it I wouldn’t believe it but I already have been able to be very successful. I made back my investment by 5 shows-since you can finance interest free for 6 months it’s a no brainer. You will be able to pay it off easily. I am averaging 2 shows a week and work full time on top of that. I am thrilled to say that last month I made over $2500. It is possible to do very well, but you do have to work it. You need to continue getting bookings and then eventually sponsor other jewelers. But I am finding it is easier to do than I expected. The jewelry sells itself, what I concentrate more on is booking those future shows. I am signing my first Premier “daughter” tomorrow evening. She has been to 2 of my shows and wants to do what I do. Socially it has been great and the additional help financially has been a huge blessing for our family. Best of luck to you, feel free to contact me if you want more info: tracey.premier@gmail.com I know how scary it can be to take the leap, believe me-I did as much research as I could and really prayed over it. If you contact me, I will get into more detail about the business and if it’s right for you.
I just officially mailed in my application and starter jewelry payment yesterday and am SO EXCITED about this amazing company. Everything I’ve read on this blog has been supportive and inspiring and I’m thrilled to be joining such a fabulous company of independent women (and men)! So what can I do in the meantime while I wait for my starter information and jeweler number to arrive? I want to put my excitement to good use and get a jump start. Any additional websites I should check out? Tips?
Thanks!
This site isn’t going to be very useful if we can’t get it moderated on a more timely basis. I understand you run a lot of blogs, but what about giving some others of us moderating rights?
Hi Jessi,
I am so excited for you. I just started in March and remember the excitement I felt. I would stay awake at night running things over in my head. Keep that excitement going-shoot for your quick start. I find it really helpful to have goals, it keeps me going. I have a ton of websites I look to for resources and additional trainings. Here are a couple of them:
http://howmayiserveyou.com/
http://www.blingitforward.com/
Please feel free to email me if you want to talk more about the business. I have been very successful already and would love to share some tips with you. tracey.premier@gmail.com
Hi, Ladies;
Does anyone know what happened to the dates on these posts? Sometimes it’s nice to know when someone posted so we can reply accordingly.
Have you all signed up for Rally? It’s sold out as of at least today (5/27/10). Actually, I think it sold out about a week ago.
I am currently doing one show each week, and with a full-time job, it’s all I can handle. I simply have too many other obligations. But, boy, do I love playing in all this jewelry.
Did the purse letter game last week. Don’t think I care for that one. Took much longer than I expected. Talked to other jewelers and it’s about a 50-50 take-or-leave game.
I like Pro-Pay. Is anyone using that cc slider thingy yet? Do you like it? Is it worth the $?
Also started using the mini-purses for booking. On the fence about that one. Don’t know if they have actually increased my bookings, although some jewelers swear by them. But they are sooooo cute!
Tracey;
I hear you about updating this blog. I think it would get more use if we knew we could get posted and receive possible replies more often.
I would love to help monitor, but truthfully, have no idea how.
Sorry so many posts, but maybe we could date out own posts to keep track.
5/27//10
I added the date for you girls. Sorry on the slow updates, this really is just a hobby for me, it’s tough to combine a job and a baby with checking this blog constantly! Sorry, I’ll try to keep my eyes open!
I would like to become a Independent Distributor for Premier Jewerly, would someone please contact me. Thanks
Ladies;
Something I have startred doing with my Guest Surveys: I know there are a lot of details after the show ie: creating files for new hostesses, sending thank-you notes to new hostesses and outside order guests, entering the show on the Premier site, making sure you order the jewelry they have won to be presented at their shows, etc, but I am currently doing one other thing.
When I have time (usually at night in front of the TV if I don’t have a show and all other PD details are caught up) I will pull a hostess file and go through the order forms and guest surveys. I send cards to the ladies who did not book or order telling them it was nice to meet them and I hope they had a good time. I do not ask her to book – at this point I just want to stay on her mind and be pleasant. But I do have system to alert me to go back in a few months and send another card, this time being more direct about asking for a booking.
I am also careful to note on the her guest survey that I sent her a note and the gist of that note.
I realize everyone has different schedules and this would never work for some of you. Just giving you an idea of what I do to stay in semi-constant contact.
My President’s package of sample jewelry arrived two days ago and I’m LOVING IT. The pieces are so lovely and sturdy too! I’ve been really enjoying taking a bit more time to accessorize before I leave the house. Its incredible getting to open up my sample inventory and choose from all of the beautiful jewelry inside.
I’m also excited about my upcoming training show, but a little disappointed that more people haven’t RSVP’d yet. It seems like a lot of my friends are ignoring my emails and messages if they have anything to do with Premier. Friends who normally reply to me immediately are now avoiding me. I’m not sure why and it bothers me that so many people I know are not supportive of my choice to sell jewelry. Has anyone else had this problem? Do your friends seem hard to nail down on a date or unresponsive to invitations to attend your parties, let alone host their own?
Thanks! :)
Hey Ladies!
I too love this blog. But I have stayed away because of the long posting times. I just checked in for the first time in a few months and I will try to come back more often! It was over a week before my last post showed up so I just didn’t see a reason to post.
@Helen – I haven’t tried the purse game but I have heard some great things about it and would like to put it in my show as well.
Ok ladies, I’ve come to a bit of a stand still. I have had a few outside obligations and wasn’t able to work my business the way I like and now it seems to have slowed down tremendously. Any advice on how to get it moving?
I also have a jeweler that has been doing PD for 7 months now and she has held only 1 or 2 shows. All of her friends and family live in FL while we r in MO. She has friends here but they won’t do shows for her. Any advice? How do I help her with this????
Thanks!!
5/29/10
Josephine,
I would love to help you with any questions or anything you might need. My email is shawnmariesjewelry@yahoo.com
Premier is an amazing company!