
THE BLING BLOG: Step 2 - How To Begin Your Business Before Your Kit Arrives
Question: When will your kit arrive?
Answer: If you order on a Friday, it likely won't ship until Monday. All other days, please allow 3-5 business days for your kit to arrive. You will be emailed tracking.
Here are KEY things to do BEFORE your Kit arrives!
What is the "Back Office" - your online database & informatics tool Paparazzi provides - and access it for the first time. It's what Paparazzi's website will look to you when logged in as a Consultant. It's different than just shopping as a customer.
Review The New Consultant Checklist
- Go over the New Consultant Checklist with your sponsor or reach out to me.
This Checklist can be found by logging in to the Back Office using your login info and utilizing your browser (not the app). Once logged in, click your profile in the upper right. This will take you to the home page of your Back Office. In the top tab across the central margin of your screen, locate Resources, click that. On the left hand side will be a menu bar, click Consultant Resources. Download the New Consultant Checklist. If the Back Office confuses you, call your sponsor or me - I'll happily help. Don't sit and try to figure it out and get lost. It's faster if you let an expert show you the first few times and I want this to feel seamless to you.
💡 Pro Tip: These ideas are not required but will help you find the fastest and easiest road to success. Please remember your journey with Paparazzi will largely be what YOU make of it at a pace you set. My goal as a team leader is to help you start strong and avoid the common mishaps that can come up. How you approach that is your own custom methodology - go for it. Be creative beyond these tips.
ANNOUNCE your new journey on social media.
- Do this immediately after you join.
Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, TikTok, SnapChat, & VSCO - really anywhere you want to establish a web presence.
-Take an "I'm TOO EXCITED" selfie and post it on social media and describe your new venture. You can post yourself wearing Paparazzi or a photo that resonates with you or a quote. Whatever speaks to you.
Why: You want to build excitement with your audience, family and friends. Let them know you're beginning this new adventure.
Start a "Countdown to my Kit" post on social media the day after or soon after joining.
- Goal: Create A Conversation and buzz for your business.
💡 Pro Tip: Ask people to guess the exact day and time it will arrive! People love guessing stuff! Let them know they can win a free piece of jewelry from your kit for guessing that you choose. You can post this on your personal Facebook timeline or on Instagram and ask people to comment with their guess. The person who guesses correctly, wins.
Share your WHY on social media right before your kit arrives.
- A 'why' statement shows your intent and goals. You don't have to post a lot or be too personal. It can be as simple as just being excited. Your own style and voice is what makes this important and valid.
💡 Pro Tip: Use a selfie of you wearing jewelry or writing your why to create engagement and be sure to respond to those who respond to you. The goal isn't to treat people like sales options - but to share genuine interaction. If people like you, the likelihood of them supporting you is greater, in your business and otherwise.
Begin planning your methods of Operation
- Think of a business name (this can change, don't worry but it can be as simple as "Jewelry by _____ {Your First Name} and decide where you want to begin your journey.
- Find your platform to post online. Do you prefer Facebook or Instagram or both? You can create a Business Page or Group or use your own timeline or profile.
- Create your payment profile. If you don't have a Venmo or Paypal account yet, set one up. Paypal allows you to invoice and add tracking. Keep in mind that some charge fees, i.e. Paypal charges 3% and this deducts from your profit margin.
Prepare Live Account + Event
It can feel unnerving to go live. That's absolutely normal. Let me reassure you that it is the most productive way to sell and will have a learning curve of jitters, practice showing jewelry, and responding. You can do it. I highly suggest you go live bravely and open your kit. You can do this on Facebook, Instagram, Twitch, HAPPS, and YouTube.
Use this Blog your Encyclopedia of Training
You can spend hours over researching, watching other Consultants, or waiting for the right moment - but there is nothing like just getting started and finding your own method of doing things. Inspiration can't replace perspiration.
If you do all of these things by the time your kit arrives, you will already feel like you are more prepared! Don't worry if you have a lot to learn or feel nervous. You're here to take this one step at a time. This is just building the skeleton of your business to get you started on the right path. The body comes after the frame - you've got this!
Please remember that this will take time to become used to your Back Office, what things mean, and how this Paparazzi business works. You have plenty of time. The goal is to GET STARTED! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out or comment. I don't mind helping where I can.


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