Slumber Parties

Your Name:  Sonya Schroeder 

Your Email:  Sonya.Schroeder@slumberparties.com  
 
Name of company:  Slumber Parties by Sonya 
 
Business URL:  www.slumberpartiesbysonya 

Business Description:  We are the #1 party plan in this industry find out why. With over 5500 distributors nation wide we have something to offer every women out there. We do in-home demonstrations for ADULT WOMEN ONLY. We provide the tools women. Men are seeking to reach fulfillment both personally and professionally. You get to touch, taste, and smell all of our wonderful products. We offer the opportunity for change in the privacy of your own home. Our parties allow women to ask the questions and get the answers to their most intimate situations. All ORDERING IS DONE INDIVIDUALLY AND CONFIDENTIALLY, Slumber Parties allows women to seek solutions discreetly. This is one of our reasons for a HIGH SUCCESS RATE among our distributors.  

When did you start with this company?  Feb 2004 
 
What is the startup investment?  Kit A $250 on sale $200, Kit B $500 on sale $425, Kit C $1000 on sale $900  (Kits are on sale for the months of April, May and June ONLY) 
 
Is there a company website provided? Cost?  You qualify for a website after being an active distributor for 3 months and the cost is $15.99 a month  
 
What are the minimum monthly or quarterly sales, if any?  A distributor must purchase $200 in retail (before discount) every 2 consecutive months to stay active.
 

What is your commission on your own sales?  I am at a 45%. When you start start off you are at a 40% discount and can move up to 45%, 50% and even 53%. 
 
What is your experience so far?  I have 12 girls underneath me, I do 10-14 parties a month, I am at the 3rd level in the company called an Emerald. I do monthly meetings. I have done over 80 shows. I am on my way to the next level, Diamond, and working on being in the TOP TEN this year.

 
What advertising has worked for you?  Word of mouth is the best. I use WAHM sites, yahoo networking groups, joining networking groups like the Chamber of Commerce in your city or just groups in the area that is going to help your business.  Car magnets are great.
 
How much do you spend on advertising per month?  First getting started I did not spend anything except getting my name out there. I just passed out business cards and fliers. Being in the business 6 months or longer I would spend about $20 to $50. 
 
What suggestions do you have for new business startups?  Look into all the perks that the company is going to give for you after signing up. Look at the rewards the company offers for your accomplishments in the company.  Is there FREE training, what is the discount start out, can you get a website.