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Welcome 2016 !!

You know me. I love the fresh start of anything: a fresh notebook, Monday morning, bottle of wine :)

 

So the start of a new year gets me excited for all sorts of fresh possibilities. It is also a great time to clarify what I really want from my business, where my energies are best spent, and what is needed and where is my spot in all of that.

 

I thought I would share with you what I have decided to focus on, where you can find me, and how to access the material that will help you in your life and business.

 

(Almost) Weekly Newsletter: this is a free resource to all and focuses primarily on Social Media tips and ideas for your business. It is a great tool to stay up to date and knowledgeable about all the platforms and can make a great training for those of you with teams. Make sure you are signed up here

 

VIP Training: this is an exclusive opportunity for all of my team and ANYONE who chooses to participate via a very small monthly fee. It grants you access to a weekly training email, free or discounted future trainings, and a VIP blog that houses dozens and dozens of trainings you can access at any point. You can read more about this program HERE

 

InkBig Academy Stamps: this is my creative blog on which I share duplicatable, clean and simple projects perfect for any of your events. I particularly focus on cards that help hook and create new stampers. You can check it out here

 

InkBig Facebook Page: daily inspiration not only for your business, but for life. Follow along here

 

This blog: The blog will host opportunities for trainings and events, keeping you up to date with ways to connect, gather, and learn. The vast majority of my info will go out via my newsletter and VIP program

 

My biggest wish for 2016 is that you will share what I have to offer with your demonstrator friends and team. Most of what I do I give away for FREE. I know that it is my calling to share what I learn, think, believe and I would love to inspire more people and touch more lives in 2016.

and I thank YOU for supporting that dream

 

xoxo, lisa

The secret to placing a Smart Holiday Catalog Pre-Order

As a Stampin'Up! Demonstrator it is one of the happiest time of the year!

August 2nd we get to pre-order from the AH-Mazing Holiday Catalog!

 

It is easy to get overwhelmed by all the options (there aren't too many bad ones!)

 

But I thought I would share my "secret recipe" for making a smart August 2 pre-order that makes good business sense

1) September/October classes

The first thing I do is decide what classes I want to offer in September and October. Those products are top of my list. I want to have them in my hands so that I can stamp, create, and be able to share sneak peeks in my marketing to entice folks to sign up.

I also want to create displays using these products in different or unique ways to build great value and generate a "must have" feeling in my customers.

 

2) Displays

There are some really awesome items in the Holiday Catalog that I will create displays with but not offer as a class. I will get the most bang for my buck out of these displays if I have them up early at my September classes. This will include home decor items, 3d items, bundles, suites, as well as kits.

It would be almost impossible to share every bundle, kit or suite in a class setting when there are so many options and the holiday selling season is so short.

By letting my customers see these items live and in action it can help them see how much they want them as well!

 

3) Those things I Love

As we go thru the Holiday Catalog we all had those items we just fell in love with. They may not make it into the September/October class slot and they really aren't something we can build a whole display or card kit around, but we LOVE them.

Let yourself get a handful of items that you just think are beautiful or look forward to creating with just for yourself. They might not make it into your events, but you can still share them passionately with your customers in person and on line.

 

I know that I have a definite August 2 list and a September 1 list.

One of the best perks of being a Stampin'Up! Demonstrator is getting your hands on new product first.

Don't miss out on this fun! And make sure your order works for you!

 

 

 

US and International Training: Gathering for Greatness Chicago 2016 Training, long distance

We have heard you and are so excited to offer this training to all demonstrators world wide!

Each US/International long distance package will receive:

• PDF's, Videos, Webinars sharing ALL of the information presented in Chicago
• Tips and tricks from demonstrators Lisa Pretto, Janet Wakeland, Patty Bennett, Kylie Bertucci, Sam Hammond and Janice Weightman
• Blogging and Online expertise from Nicole and Brian Watt from Integrant Services
• Tax Advice from a Direst Sales Tax Professional

This is a jam packed training delivered to you via email on August 12

You can read more about this event here

Sign up begins today and closes August 10

don't miss this exclusive opportunity to access amazing information, training, and inspiration!

 

$199

InkBig Business Building Retreat, October 2016

Have you ever wanted to be able to set aside time to fine tune, build and put into action a better plan for your Stampin'Up! business?

 

Have you wanted help in using all the Social Media platforms more consistently, more effectively, and with better results?

Do you want to sell more product?

make more money?

have more fun?

work smarter not hard?

 

Then you will definitely want to join me!

 

InkBig Business Builder Retreat

October 13-16, 2016

Waunakee WI

20 minutes from the Madison airport

80 miles west of Milwaukee

2 1/2 hours north of Chicago

4 hours southwest of Minneapolis

 

You will learn:

• How to find NEW Customers
• How to generate more product sales at LIVE events
• How to organize your time effectively so you get the BIG stuff done
• How to keep more of the money you make
• How to recruit and retain a team
• How to create incentives that change behavior
• How to create a team community on Facebook
• How to run online classes
• How to use Facebook to create sales
• How to use Pinterest so that you STAND OUT and gain customers
• How to hold Virtual Facebook Parties
• How to write newsletters that create sales
• How to create LOYAL customers

 

Regardless of where you are at today in your Stampin'Up! journey,

this retreat will radically improve how you run your business and the results you get from the time you invest!

 

No one knows it all

and it is never too early to start

 

If you want a stronger, more profitable, joy filled business......this event is calling your name!

 

What's included?

• beautiful lodging in charming downtown Waunakee, each attendee will have their own twin size bed
• yummy meals, from Thursday dinner thru Sunday breakfast (we will eat dinner out one night that is not included)
• healthy, with just enough decadence, drinks and snacks
• all training materials,
• some fun, secret bonuses
• We will kick off Thursday at 4 pm and wrap up Sunday morning at 10 am

 

I have 12 spots available

Cost is $375

You can pay in full today

or you can pay $200 today and $200 August 25th

Refund Policy: we offer no refunds but will help you find a person to transfer your registration to should you not be able to make it

 

Don't miss out on this chance to do what your heart is calling for!

 

Pay in full today, $375

 

 

$200 Down payment

Chicago Gathering for Greatness Long Distance Option: SOLD OUT

Did you miss out on signing up for our Chicago Gathering for Greatness Event?

We have heard you and are so excited to be able to offer 20 long distance packages!

 

Each long distance package will receive:

• a beautiful red event bag
• 2 swap cards, one each from Lisa and Janet
• Make and Take packets with supplies for four cards using the Thoughtful Branches bundle
• PDF's, Videos, Webinars sharing ALL of the information presented in Chicago
• Tips and tricks from demonstrators Lisa Pretto, Janet Wakeland, Patty Bennett, Kylie Bertucci, Sam Hammond and Janice Weightman
• Blogging and Online expertise from Nicole and Brian Watt from Integrant Services
• Tax Advice from a Direst Sales Tax Professional
• along with prize patrol and a few surprises

 

This is a jam packed training delivered to you via email/mail on August 12

 

Sign up begins today and will shut off with 20 sign ups

don't miss this exclusive opportunity to access amazing information, training, and inspiration!

 

 

Our #1 Secret to More Sales in Your Stampin'Up! Business

Here is what I know about ALL Direct Sellers:

• They signed up because they LOVE the product they are selling
• And they came to LOVE the company they represent

 

But loving a company and a product does not translate to knowing how to sell that product.

 

Sure, passion for your stamps, jewelry, candles, home decor is critical

but I see really passionate direct sellers struggling big time to sell product

 

Selling is a set of skills that you can learn

And if you are in Direct SALES, I think it is time you learned these skills.

 

My success as a Stampin'Up! Demonstrator came from the fact that not only was I able to sell a lot of product, but I was able to train my team to sell a lot of product.

And whether you have a business on line or a traditional in person business, selling is selling and the same techniques work every time.

 

Here is what we will cover in this 3 part training:

• What to show and what not to show
• How to build value in the "big purchases"
• How to design kits that sell
• Creating a "sales experience"
• Teaching your customers to buy and not just come and use your goodies
• How to create life long customers and not "one time buyers"
• How to increase your average sale by $20 per person
• The words that make customers WANT to buy
• and more

 

I know that you love your Stampin'Up! product,

but that doesn't mean you can't, (or shouldn't), be making money at it.

And you are not a bad person for wanting to become a better salesperson, it doesn't diminish your love of the product and your company.

 

As a Stampin'Up! Demonstrator you will see great increases in your sales after this class.

Learning how to sell is EXACTLY that, you can LEARN how to sell more product, make more money AND still be a passionate papercrafter!

 

 

Access this NOW!

3 separate webinars with PDF support

unlimited access

the BEST $30 you will ever spend!

 

email your Paypal receipt to [email protected] to receive your personalized link

3 Tips For May Sales

 

Welcome May!

 

For Stampin’Up! Demonstrators this is that glorious crazy month of pre order from the new catalog and wrap up of our retiring products….and it can make for some juggling as we decide what to share and focus on with our customers. 

 

I’ve got a couple tips:

1) Sneak Peeks are FUN!

Everybody loves a little sneak peek! They are fun, build excitement and can help your customers build that wish list for June 1! I like to combine new InColors with current stamp sets or play new products with some of my current fabs.

By showcasing how well the new plays with what we already have it helps to build value for what is coming.

 

2) Focus on what customers can buy NOW

While sneak peeks build excitement, we all still needs sales in May. The majority of what I share will be current product focused on helping them meet their crafting and creative needs of today. May and June are busy months with Mother’s Day, Graduations, End of the School Year, Weddings,  Father’s Day and more.

Gift card holders, thank you notes, and Holiday specific stamping keeps my customers shopping and stamping NOW!

It is also the only time of the year where I offer a specific sale. It is my birthday month so I tie it into that and offer a discount. Now I’m not a big believer in discounts, but once a year during a relatively busy and slow time can help keep my customers engaged. I like to focus on the basics that I know won’t sell out: adhesives, envelopes and card stock.

 

3) Retired Items are Bonus

Our retired list, along with it’s discounts, is a great motivator for a lot of folks. The tricky part is that it is “while supplies last”. The key is to NOT plan events around the items that are retiring, Focus on our full price items, and let the Retiring List be an added bonus, kind of like a “do you want fries with that? "

 

I know this can be a challenging month with a lot going on in our Stamping world.

I hope these ideas can help keep it fun and profitable for you!!

 

 

 

 

Join Us!! Chicago July 2016

 

Janet Wakeland and Lisa Pretto

invite you to join them in Chicago for a spectacular training event designed to motivate and support you in your business.

Regardless of the level of your Stampin’Up! business

brand new or seasoned

happy shopper or business builder

this is an intimate, fun, inspiring, educational event that you want to be a part of!

With just 100 coveted spots you will want to secure your spot fast !!

 

 

Optional Mastermind Event

July 28, 4-7 pm

Join us for wine, snacks and Q&A as Lisa and Janet share

their best tips and training ideas, and answer all your questions

 

 

Event Agenda

July 29, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

 

Every wonder how some of SU!’s most successful demonstrators run their businesses?

Sam Hammond of Pootles Papercraft

Kylie Bertucci of Crafty Kylie

Patty Bennett of Patty Stamps

will all share their best creative and business ideas

 

4:30 – 6:00 pm

Sip and Swap

What is a Stampin’Up! event without swapping?

Relax, chat, swap, and sip

 

 

July 30, 9:00 to 4:00 pm

Brian and Nicole Watt from Integrant Services will share the most important aspects of successful blogging and answer all of your technology questions

Janice Weightman will share her design secrets, how she reaches out and markets to her customers, along with how she moved and has still grown her business

Janet and Lisa will close the afternoon by focusing on classes and events to hold to generate sales, profits, and new customers

And don’t forget there will also be stamping and prize patrol !!

 

 

Event Details:

We have a block of 50 rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn.

They are 2 queen beds for $119 per night

Address is 1191 Woodfield Rd, Schaumburg IL 60173

Call 847 524 0455 and ask for the InkBig room block

There are also several hotels in the area if you would like to stay elsewhere

The event is held next to Woodfield Mall, you can read all about the stores and restaurants here: http://www.simon.com/mall/woodfield-mall/about

The Thursday night Mastermind Event is an optional add on

Each day will have a 2 hour stamping and lunch break.

You will be free to eat lunch wherever you choose, maybe sneak in some shopping and have time to complete the stamp projects for the day

Once registration is closed we will send out a sign up for the swap

 

BONUS ADD ON!!

We are super excited to share with you that we have a Direct Sales Tax Professional who will share the tips you need to know to keep more of your hard earned money

AND

SMILE! We are offering the opportunity for free, professional head shots

all included in your event registration fee

 

You have 2 payment options

Friday and Saturday Gathering for Greatness, $330

 

 

Thursday Mastermind, Friday and Saturday Gathering for Greatness, $380

Facebook, Sales, & Disneyland…..THIS is the Facebook training you have been waiting for!!

You guys know how excited I get when I have something awesome to share with you…..and this has me jumping up and down!!!

 

I can’t wait for you to learn

How To Do This:

• Add 45-50 new page likes each week
• Get people to like and comment on your posts
• Get people to share your posts with their friends
• Get people to BUY what you have to offer

 

Facebook is not dead

Facebook WORKS, when you know how to use it properly, and yes…..there are some BIG SECRETS!!

Look at these stats from my page this past week:

WOW, right!!?

• Learn what to post
• Learn when to post
• Learn WHO to target
• Learn how often to post
• Learn what types of posts get shared
• Learn how to find people NEW to Stampin’Up!
• Learn what Facebook Ads really are and if you need them
•  and learn what this

has to do with creating a Facebook Business Page that rocks!

 

Join me for ALL NEW information on what you need to be doing now to generate a Facebook page that works and

takes 30 minutes each week

Yep!

I saw those increases with just 30 minutes each week, all done in one sitting.

 

You don’t want to miss this!!

 

InkBig VIPS: this is ANOTHER free training for you :)

You will receive the webinar link via email the day prior

If you would like to learn how you can become a VIP and access $1000’s in trainings, click here

 

Here are the details:

ALL You Need to Know to Rock Facebook: ALL NEW!!

Friday, April 22

1 pm CST

 

 

$39.00 for access to the live Webinar and recording

 

 

"I’m a Hobbyist and I’m Ready to Grow a Business” Webinar Training

What does your Stampin’Up! business look like?

 

What do you want it to look like?

 

Are you ready to move from hobbyist to business in your Stampin’Up! journey?

 

Then THIS TRAINING is for you!

• Maybe you would like to sell enough to cover your minimums
• Maybe you would like to sell enough to cover a couple monthly bills or pay for some fun extras
• Maybe you would like to build a team and have a part time business
• Maybe you would like to transition from your current job and be a full time demonstrator with an income that reflects that work

 

With this training you will:

• find customers
• find more customers 
• create customers who buy product AND pay for events
• learn the #1 tool for growing your team
• make money…. not just spend money

regardless of what your Stampin’Up! demonstratorship looks like now, this training will help you move forward quickly and effectively, while having fun and making money!

 

 

Friday, April 1st

2 pm CST

This training will be a live webinar and PDF

the recording will be available to all who sign up

Cost is $39

and FREE for my VIPS (read about that program here)

 

You will receive the call in information via email on March 31st

The recording will be available on April 2nd

 

If you are ready to take your hobby into a business, this is for you

If you want more, you deserve more

invest in your business, invest in yourself

 

 Hobby to Business Webinar Training, $39

 

Masters Retreat Webinar Opportunity

One of my very favorite things that I do each year is hold my Masters Retreats.

And I am giving you the opportunity to participate in this powerful event right in your own home.

 

You can read about them here

 

They fill within just a few days of registration opening. People are constantly asking me to bring them to their hometown.

 

They aren’t about stamping

They aren’t about business

They are about life

 

I recently hosted on in Phoenix, here is an email I received from one of the attendees:

"I arrived with an open mind and returned home with expansive joy in my soul. Having never attended a Masters Retreat, I was surprised by the profound impact that listening, sharing and the silence had on me. I needed to spend some time in a creative community to see what might emerge in me. It was a powerful experience. The other attendees were strong, supportive, engaged. It was also an emotional experience. True self-expression would not occur without an encouraging, experienced mentor. Your leadership, Lisa, with so much enthusiasm, love, encouragement and careful planning was the greatest highlight.

The retreat exceeded my expectations. I found the biggest surprise within myself.

Thank you,
Tricia - Tucson, AZ"

 

Aside from being a mama, I truly believe these events are my life calling.

And I believe with all my heart it is something you deserve to experience.

 

I am offering a Masters Webinar on March 17th as a free gift to all of those in my VIP community. 

If you have ever thought about joining my VIP group, I hope this is the little nudge you need to invest in yourself

 

The Masters Webinar alone is worth $100’s of dollars

Plus all of my VIPs have access to a blog that houses thousands of dollars in trainings that they get access to for free.

You can read all about my VIP program HERE

You will receive an invitation to the Masters Webinar within 24 hours of joining the VIP program