A Simple explanation of Network Marketing and Why it Works by: Dioni Morales

Hello my Vessel friends. Today let's talk briefly about Network Marketing.  Yes, it is the business of the future, more and more products will find their way to consumers via people-to-people, mouth-to-mouth. Instead of the traditional way, Factory - Warehouse - Transportation - Store - Advertising - Consumer; it goes straight from the factory to the consumer, saving all the cost in between, and that's how you get your commissions. This is a very simple way of explaining where the big money comes from. 

Why does it work? Because studies show that 78% of consumers trust the opinion and endorsements of friends, while only 14% trust TV ads.

Who does it work for? Everyone. How many times have you recommended a restaurant, a movie, a hairdresser, etc, and you have never been paid a commission for it? Bingo, here you do, and you can actually make very good money. 

How does it work?  It's called, residual income. Most network marketing businesses will pay you a commission on all sales from those consumers you once signed up and most importantly, those who those same individuals signed up as well.  So this is the Magic, you will be getting paid commissions forever for ALL these people, and trust me, it ADDS UP!!!

This is why Network Marketing creates more millionaires than any other industry, and that's a fact. Now, do you want to join the list of new millionaires? Let's do it then!

Frequently Asked Questions, Part 2

We have been receiving a good deal of positive feedback regarding Dioni Morales joining the Vessel team as National Sales Manager!  We are so excited to have someone as talented and experienced as Dioni on board, and to be able to provide improved service to our Vessel Stylists as they begin to build their businesses.  Remember, Dioni has actual field experience building a downline ... AND helping you build yours is her main job.  So please don't ever hesitate to let her know if you have questions or would like assistance with anything.
 
As the Vessel business starts ramping up, we find that we have some additional questions coming up on a fairly regular basis.  As you hopefully know, our website contains an "FAQ" page, but some of the more recent questions are not on that page.  I'd like to take a moment to offer a few additional clarifications. 
 
Size of lockets
Many Stylists have expressed surprise at the size of some of the lockets once they receive their kit.  The photos of the lockets on the website are a bit misleading, in that the lockets all appear to be about the same size.  In fact, the sizes vary by quite a bit.  If you hold your cursor over each photo, a little sub-menu will appear which gives details about the actual size of the locket, as well as the finish.  The same is true of the chains, where the sub-menu will give information about the length of the chain and the finish. 
 
Special discount for Stylists
Hopefully all Vessel Stylists know this already, but we offer a one-time opportunity for Stylists to purchase ONE of each item NOT included in the Pre-Launch Stylist Kit at a 50% discount from the retail price.  As we have mentioned before, our Pre-Launch Stylist Kit is an excellent value, containing one of each of our styles.  If you would like to have a certain chain or locket in all the finishes, for example, you would be able to do so with this special discount.  Again, this is only intended for any item that you did not get in the kit, and does not apply to the charms or the ScentSpheres, since you already get one of each one of those items.  Also, this special discount is limited to the first 30 days after you join. 
 
When we begin issuing new styles, all Stylists will also have the opportunity to purchase ONE of each at the 50% discount.  Again, this will be limited to the first 30 days after the new style is introduced.  We will always announce new styles on our website, on this blog, on Facebook, and on Twitter. 
 
Finally, please be aware that the packaging of these special discount items will be the same as in the Kit; i.e., in plastic self-seal bags.
 
Purchase of additional sales aid materials
If you are interested in obtaining additional sales aid materials (order forms, Product Guide, etc.), there are two ways to do so:

• Go to the Vessel online store (either by clicking the button on the Vessel website, or directly at http://store.vesselscentsofstyle.com/) and order there.
•  Go to the "sales aides" page on the website, where you will find pdf versions of all of our materials, which you can print as needed.  Please be aware, however, that you are required to give your customer two copies of each order form, and you will want to retain a copy for yourself.

Notice about the ScentSphere™ Shapes 
You may have noticed that the shape ScentSpheres are actually a bit smaller than the round versions.  That fact, plus the fact that the surface area of the shape ScentSpheres is flatter, means that they could fall out of the following three lockets: the Rectangle, the Diamond, and the Teardrop.  The round ScentSpheres will be best for these lockets. 
 
New Hostess Rewards Special Incentive
Now through February 28, 2013, we will offer all customers who host a Vessel party a complete set of hair/lapel clip flowers for simply hosting the party. That's right ... regardless of how the party turns out relative to sales volume, they will get this set! They will also receive Vessel's incredible Hostess Rewards based on reaching minimum sales levels. Of course, they must actually hold the party in order to receive the special incentive.

We will post additional "frequently asked questions" to this blog as we receive them.  But please feel free to also call us at any time with your questions!

Love,

Susan

First Blog from Dioni Morales - National Sales Manager

Hello my Vessel friends, I am so excited to start with you on this journey that will change our lives forever. Last week was my official first days of work as I met for two entire days with Susan and Karen and it all became so real. What I've been hearing about for over a year; the beautiful jewelry, the incredible compensation plan, but most importantly the dream, all became palpable. As I sat down with them both, we talked about their ideas, their goals and where they want to take this company and all of us with it, and let me warn you, GET READY FOR THE RIDE! 

I've been involved with this industry, meaning the industry where you move an excellent product on a people-to-people basis, for over a decade and a half, and I have learned a lot, but today I want to just talk about one thing I've learned... I would never do anything else for a living! I'll explain why.  I've worked in Corporate America, I loved it (for the time being), I thought I had achieved my dreams, I even got to have the coveted corner office and mine happened to have the best view from the building of the Rocky Mountains. However, the more I learned about the freedom that this industry offers, the more I started seeing things that otherwise I might have overlooked. Corporate America can be a tough world, especially for a woman.  I had many bosses, some wonderful, some trying to do their best and some just right down awful.  I won't go into details of all my experiences, but having them is what made me not want to have a boss anymore, ever again.  I once heard a girl saying that she learned that when the company she worked for made good sales all that happened was that the owner's daughter got a $300 pair of new boots. I thought it was so funny, but it made me remember one year when the owners of the company that I worked with at the time, all wonderful human beings, announced that there would be no salary increases for anyone due to the foreseen economic crisis, hence the uncertainty of how many clients will renew their contracts, etc. However, just six months later we had an employee meeting where they happily told us that the goals were not only reached but surpassed, and there was a lot of clapping and "high fiving", but all I could think about was: "Well, where is our salary increase? Can't you do a mid-year salary increase?" But they didn't and people just kept on working hard to reach and surpass even more goals. 

Working with my schedule is another important reason why I love this business. I am the mother of 3 year old twin girls. They were born prematurely and were on monitors for 4 months and I could not even fathom the idea of going back to a full time job and missing any part of their young lives and entrusting their lives and health to others.  I am grateful that I knew enough about this business to be able to make the decision to quit Corporate America. As women and/or mothers, we all have different reasons to want to get involved with this type of business: whether you want to make a little bit of extra money to help the family; you are tired of working for someone else; you want to start saving for your kids college tuition; or you have big dreams of being a business owner and making big money with very little investment and no risk... you name it, this business is for anybody and everybody. 

 

In this industry, you are the boss, this is your business, if sales go up, no one but you gets that money, just the way it should be. This is why if you're anything like me, you want to work on your own terms, you want to be rewarded for YOUR job, and the job of those who YOU help, and you also want the freedom to do it in your own time.  This is why I will share my experiences with you to help, guide and motivate you to get as far as you decide you want to go. Once again, you're the boss, and being the boss, it's YOU and only YOU who decides the amount on that check you take to the bank. 

Sincerely,

Dioni

Welcome Dioni Morales - National Sales Manager

We are so happy to introduce to you Dioni Morales. Dioni has joined the Vessel corporate team as our National Sales Manager.

Dioni Marie Morales is originally from Puerto Rico, and moved to the United States to study at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.  She graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Spanish Translation and Communications, with an emphasis in Public Relations and Marketing. 

 

Dioni worked for over 12 years in one of the premier direct sales companies worldwide, where she learned many aspects of the business. Having seen all the benefits, earning potential and lifestyle this business offers, she decided she wanted to be involved in the field with her own direct sales business. She has been working with her husband for almost six years, building a very successful downline and enjoying the benefits.

With Dioni’s vast experience in this industry, both in the corporate office and in the field, she will be of great help and guidance to you in building your Vessel business and achieving your dreams.

With love,
Karen and Susan

Allergic or Sensitive to Perfume? Vessel is the Answer!

I have always enjoyed perusing the perfume counters in department stores. Pretty packaging catches my eye, celebrity endorsements are enticing, and fragrance names sound so delightful. But alas, when it comes time for the salesperson to spray my wrist I quickly back off and head for the shoes, or the purses, or the clothes, or anywhere else in the store!

The smell of fragrance on my skin bothers me so much, that on the rare occasion I have bought perfume and actually used it, I'm typically washing it off within minutes of applying it. In fact, the driving force behind my infrequent perfume purchases has usually been how cute I thought the bottle would look on my bathroom counter! I soon realize that a $75 (or higher) bathroom decoration is not worth the money spent.

I don't necessarily have allergies to perfume, although sometimes my nose does get stuffed up if I happen to be in close contact to someone who smells like they just bathed in their favorite fragrance. For me, it is more like a sensitivity to the fragrance on my skin. To be succinct, I just can't stand scent on my skin!

Vessel jewelry is the perfect way for me, and anyone else with allergies or sensitivities, to enjoy fragrance without having to directly apply perfume to the skin. It's such a great solution that now I wear perfume everyday - in my scented jewelry of course - and I can even change fragrance anytime I want to throughout the day or evening.

So to my fellow allergy or sensitivity sufferers out there: you too can now enjoy fragrance without worry. 

Vessel is the answer!
Love,
Karen

The Unique Designs of Vessel

You may or may not know this about Vessel's lockets, but they have ALL been designed just for us!  If you have ever had occasion to try to find unique lockets, like us you probably found that almost all commercially available lockets come in just a handful of shapes (primarily hearts), and very, very few of them are as open in design as Vessel lockets are.  We knew that this would be a critical attribute, since it's pretty hard to smell our ScentSpheres behind a wall of metal!   After not having much success finding what we needed ready-made, we began the process of having unique designs made for us. 

This was a new road for us, and we learned a lot in the process.  We were lucky enough to find a fabulous local designer.  Our very first design was what we now call the "Diamond" locket.  We wanted to invoke the "V" of Vessel into it.

It was a lot of fun to come up with different ideas for locket designs, and sometimes challenging to come up with the proper marriage of function and design.  For example, we wanted to do a butterfly locket, but eventually put it on the back-burner because we were having difficulty in designing a workable way for the locket to open.  We'll keep working on that one.  The possibilities for future locket introductions are almost limitless!  That's pretty exciting - for us, and for you!

 

One of the things I like best about Vessel jewelry is that - because of the unique designs of the lockets - you will find that people will stop you to ask about your jewelry.  Of course, they have no way of knowing when they stop you that there is so much more to the jewelry ... when they find out about the ScentSpheres, it usually just astounds them.  The point is that they are first drawn to the attractiveness of the jewelry, and the fact that it is scented jewelry simply "seals the deal."  What a great benefit for Vessel Stylists, to have a product that truly does sell itself.  If you are a Vessel Stylist, I suggest you keep a good supply of business cards and Vessel information with you at all times!

 

We would also love to hear from you regarding what locket designs you would like to see us do in the future.  Feel free to comment on this blog post, post on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/vesselscentsofstyle), or drop us a note to info@vesselscentsofstyle.com.

 

Love,

 

Susan



Versatile Vessel for the Holidays

If you're like me, you probably have a few holiday parties scheduled this month. Coming up with various outfits and accessories can be challenging (at least for me!) both creatively and monetarily. Instead of spending a lot of money to buy seperate jewelry pieces for each party, why not purchase one Vessel set, and change out Charms and ScentSpheres to match each outfit.

Here are some perfect examples of how the Alexa 30" Chain and Teardrop Locket in rhodium plating can work for any holiday party - whether fun, festive or formal.

Fun

First, you've volunteered your home for the family party and, even though you’re beginning to feel overwhelmed with your holiday to-do list, you want to look holly and jolly for the relatives. You need a fun piece to wear with the holiday sweater grandma gave you last year. Insert a mix of Apple Green and Red (heart) ScentSpheres, and include Ruby, Peridot and Star Charms and you're all set for family fun!



Festive

Then, you've got your neighborhood party, and you know all the ladies on the block are eager to see the amazing ensemble you’ll arrive in. You need a beautiful look with festive flair. Change over to a combination of White, Light Blue and Blue ScentSpheres with Aquamarine, Sapphire and Snowflake Charms, and you’re ready to revel!

Formal

Finally, for your formal work party you want a gorgeous piece to wear with that little black dress. You need an elegant accent that guarantees all eyes will be on you as you make your entrance. Select White w/Black Flowers ScentSpheres with Pearl and Heart Charms, and you’ll dazzle your coworkers with stunning style!





Vessel jewelry is so versatile, that just a few simple changes create a perfectly custom piece for any occasion. You won't want to party without Vessel this holiday season!

Love,
Karen