WOW!  And another WOW!  I can only say that I think Bill delivered in a BIG way this weekend at our National Convention.  I don't think there was anyone there that left disappointed!

We, no doubt, have the BEST business opportunity available.  He has figured out a way to do something companies have been struggling to figure out for awhile.  Internet shopping is huge, but works when someone is looking to buy a very specific item.  Impulse buying, which is what happens at our parties, is NOT currently happening on the internet.  The industry experts know if they figure this out, there is BIG money to be made by the one that creates an impulse buy on the internet!  Well, Bill has figured it out!

We, as consultants, visit living rooms across America just about every day.  We provide an added-value service by demonstrating our products and bringing them to life with style and entertaining ideas.  We can now use that same network of hosts and customers and bring the internet to "life" with our personal sales touch and education.  Companies, like Berghoff in Belgium, are partnering with us RIGHT NOW to be a part of this phenomena that is going to grow right before our eyes as other companies connect to us through our e-boutigue and e-village concept. 

How can you learn more?  Attend one of the upcoming City Tours that Bill Shaw and our corporate staff will be conducting in August.  The schedule is on your workstation, so print it out and find the nearest city near you!  If you have to drive 4-5 hours to go, DO  IT!  It is that important.  Bring prospects with you to expose them to this new business model first-hand.  

Your income is going to be so impacted by all of these changes!  You earnings will be enhanced because of:

• larger party sales as a result of the new shipping and customer promotion programs
• larger team party sales, impacting your override bonuses
• significant commissions on eCatalog sales
• override bonuses on team eCatalog sales
• significant commissions on eOutlet sales
• override bonuses on team eOutlet sales
• profit sharing on multiple eBoutiques
• profit bonuses on multiple team eBoutique profits

You want to become more design savvy?  Participate in our upcoming personal and professional development programs that will enhance your Design Consultant status as you learn from the best of the best! 

The best news out of all of this is that you will, in the future, own your business.  This is HUGE for your family and financial future.  News about this major change in our business model will be announced in November. 

What makes Willow House different?  Everything!  Willow House is the only Community Commerce business opportunity in the world.  In the 1800s, door-to-door slaes were invented.  In the 1900s, Americans discovered party plan sales and suddenly a salesperson could see several potential customers at the same time.  In the mid 1950s, network marketing began and the idea of multiple levels of compensation was born. Today, Willow House stands alone as the fourth generation of business model -- emerging as the world's first social media direct selling company. 

Only Willow House combines an exciting new party-plan business with a rich-media community full of ideas and a growing number of enhanced eCommerce boutiques.  Welcome to the future -- aren't you glad you are a part of this dynamic and exciting business?!!  I sure am!

Let's launch Willow House in a big way together,

Connie

"Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream, so shall you become.  Your vision is the promise of what you shall at last unveil."

John Ruskin

This week . . .

This is intended to be quick bullet points of things to think about, do or be aware of for this week. 

• The HOME Team Convention in Review call happened on Sunday night.  Here is the recording if you were unable to listen live:

http://www.audioacrobat.com/note/CQr6bb8x/  

• Be inviting guests to our corporate Discovery Session Call that is scheduled for this Thursday, July 22, at 9:00 pm eastern (8 pm central).  The call-in information will be posted on the workstation shortly.  Be on the phone inviting prospects!  This is a great way to expose prospects to more than just you, and help them to see the bigger picture!  Schedule a followup call with them the next morning.  I challenge EACH of you to have five guests on that call! 
• Order your fall enhancement kit NOW!  There is also a Holiday Enhancement Kit as well.  The numbers are:  20158 Holiday Enhancement Kit for $69.00; 20045 Product Enhancement Kit for $89.00.  I don't think you need both, but order one or the other.  If you were a speaker at convention, you get the Fall Enhancement Kit for free.  If you are a Founding Consultant, you get the Holiday Enhancement Kit for $29.00!!  You should have received an email with instructions to fax in your form. 
• Our Silent Auction raised approximately $7000!!  Thanks to ALL of the chairpersons and volunteers who made this event such a success again this year.  If you did not get any items you bid on and would like to make a cash donation, you can.  Also, if you weren't able to be there and want to support our mission, you can also make a cash donation.  Send checks made payable to: Connie Ashburn (with Russian Mission Project in Memo), 104 Bridgeton Drive, Greenville, SC 29615.  I will accept donations through August 1.  Thank you!
• Book those August parties this week!  With all of the fabulous changes and double hostess dollars in August, booking should be easy!  Our reduced shipping rates and the ability to create your own Host and Customer specials should make everyone smile!
• A few new invites have been created (before the news at convention).  I will upload what we have so far to my website in the next day or so. 
• Print your new WH business cards from home!  You can visit the WH Transition schedule posted on the workstation for instructions and information about the transition of your websites and more.  Our new websites look fabulous!  I can't wait for you to see them.  They are completely different. 
• Be working on updates to your Insider by July 31.  If  you aren't using the newsletter service, I would highly recommend it now!  Make August your first month so all of the great news hits your customer base quickly!  My guess is that the Insider won't go out until August 4, but I don't know that for sure.  Be ready on 7/31 just in case!  
• The workstation will be completely shut down from July 27 through August 3.  It will be back in operation on August 4 if all goes as planned.  If not, you know there is a VERY good reason why.  Don't panic; react as a good leader should. 
• New spring colors for the PACK & GO Bags are now available!  Check them out!  You will love the ease of packing up after your parties!  These bags make it so quick and easy!  Check out the new header on my website.  No more bubble wrap, no more chipped product, no more packing issues!  The fleece bags come in four sizes and make packing up a breeze!  Check out my website under Pack & Go Bagsfor description and pricing, plus additional pictures of the bags. You're going to love them! The bags are made of a high quality fleece that stretches, so platters, bowls, lanterns . . . you name it, they fit in these bags! My website has all ordering information: www.connie-ashburn.com. 
• New Consultant Training:  The calls are offered the first through fourth Thursdays every month at 12:00 noon-12:40 eastern; each week new topics are covered and intended to give your new consultants an overview of most aspects of getting their businesses off to a good start.  Invite your consultants to call in!  Call-in:  712-451-6100  712-451-6100 , Code 1009748#.  Also, the documents referenced are now uploaded to my website - www.connie-ashburn.com. 
• If you want to forward this communication to anyone on your team, you must use the Forward email that's at the bottom of this email.  If you forward through regular email and someone you forwarded it to unsubscribes, it will unsubscribe you too.  This is also posted on my website each week. 

Have a great week!

Connie