Amazing new things!

It's been quite a while since I updated my blog, and there have been SO many amazing new things coming about with Origami Owl!

They now offer even better hostess benefits for parties, the shipping charges have become less and even better when designers order in bulk, AND we have new products! The new catalogs will be out soon. I can't wait to share it with everyone!

Here is a clip of the new hostess program and the Designer levels. The more people enrolled as designers under you, the more opportunity for profit! It's an amazing system and anyone interested to working with me, don't hesitate to email me at designbarnowl@gmail.com.

Promotion Idea!!!

What better than an auction/giveaway! I'm now scheduled to donate two themed necklaces for two different events. One I've confirmed that I'm able to set out business cards with it for advertising... The other I haven't made it that far yet.

Just by planning this, I've received many different leads for both buyers and potential designers. I hope that this turns out to be a huge success... It's already shaping up to be!!

Advice from me to anyone else out there reading and interested in selling, or is selling. Check your local papers for charity events, or use word of mouth through family to see what pops up. You'll be amazed how many different gatherings use raffles or auctions to raise money! It's a great way to get your name out there.

Sooo excited!!

Amazing Wedding Idea!

I'm now wishing the Lockets were around for my wedding! Take a look at this amazing set! It's a wonderful idea to build a meaningful bridesmaid gift, to coordinate with your colors for the big day, so they can wear them for the wedding. I feel like this would also be great for the mothers as well; a keepsake for that special day, and the ones you love! <3

It's time to make a Change!

An amazing new program for Origami Owl designers has arrived, but only until April 10th! It looks like Rascal Flatts has partnered up with O2 to pair up their new single and album, with the O2 'Changed' Tagged Necklace Collection! Take a look below at the packages offered! This is an amazing opportunity for anyone interested in purchasing Rascal Flatt's new album. BUT... it's only available until April 10th!

Who Wants their FREE Tagged Necklace???

It's time for my first big giveaway!! I'm going to award a FREE Origami Owl Tagged Initial necklace with your choice of dangle to one of the first 50 people to LIKE my Facebook page! Click on the link below to LIKE, LIKE, LIKE!!!

Ashley Lamb, Origami Owl Independent Designer Facebook Page

You can see the Origami Owl Tagged collection here!

As everyone likes my page, their names will be entered into excel in that order. I will then use a random generator to select a winner! Be sure to LIKE it now, before we hit 50!

This isn't going to be the only promotion I run, so even if you don't win this time around, there will be many more opportunities to come in the future.

If anyone is interested in becoming an Origami Owl Designer, or hosting a party, you can email me at: DesignBarnOwl@gmail.com.

Sales, Sales, Sales

So obviously parties are a great way to turn a profit in direct selling. And I am going to end up hosting some parties here and there. However, I'm going for more of an online networking approach, to sell online to people I know stretching from California to Maryland, and Maine to Florida. So far, it looks like this may work out pretty well for me.

I now have a pretty huge order coming through this weekend that I'm pretty excited for. She has a group of birthdays lined up, with Mother's day right behind it, and wants one for each! I can't wait to see what she's looking to order and help her build them. I've had numerous compliments on the one I wear for 'advertising', which is turning out to be a huge success!

My next step now is to publicize this blog. I have to get it out there, not only to friends and family, but to the public in general. Every extra view on here can lead to a sale on my sale site. Origami Owl has turned out to be a success for me already, and truly is so much fun to work with. Nothing seems like a burden, and the company is great with their products and customer service.

Anyone reading this interested in selling with Origami Owl? Click Here and use id number 14663!
Anyone interested in shopping the O2 line? Click Here
Or just want some more information? You can shoot me an Email

I've also started a Facebook Page. I would LOVE for you to join! Pretty soon I'm going to start hosting some O2 giveaways, so take a Ashley Lamb - Independent Designer Facebook Page!

Marketing Has Arrived!

I finally received my order from Vista Print! Everything turned out amazing... Business Cards, Mailers, and Labels!

I just finished labeling out my mailers to introduce my business to family and friends that I both have and have not reached through email. The best part, my list keeps growing! I have people asking for information on the product every day as I wear my locket. On top of that, I'm about to place my second order that's going to be another gift. I can't wait to help him pick out his charms for his best girl! 😉

Here are some pics of the business supplies that arrived. Sorry for the cut out on the business cards, I wasn't sure if I wanted to advertise my cell number.

I can't wait to get my mailers out tomorrow, and business cards posted up over the weekend on community boards! Regardless of the outcome from this, it's turning out to be so much fun!

Hoot Hoot!!

Goal #2... Complete!

It looks like I've officially placed my first sale! Two Lockets, 2 chains, and 4 charms! I'm so excited over this. The product really does sell itself, like everyone says! All I did was send out an email, and I have people texting, and replying left and right about how beautiful and great this is going to be, and this is also what led to my first sale.

I also just now finished my order through VistaPrint for my business cards and introductory mailers. I can't wait to see how they turned out, and get them out to everyone else I know, aside from my email list.

My next step, get the product known. I'm going to make rounds this week to any offices and businesses I visit with community boards to get out a couple of temporary cards, and hand out a couple of Take-Out menus to some of my closer day-to-day acquaintances to pass on the word. I know that it could be a slow start, so if I don't reach all of my goals this month, it's ok... but I'm hoping to have this booming in the next few months. I have lots of bills, and lots of renovations that need to be done for my home... and this business could be exactly what I've been looking for to help out around the house!

P.S. ~ I'll be sure to put up pictures of her finished lockets once we receive them. She's working on a starter set. She wants to start small, and be able to buy them more charms, dangles, lockets, chains, etc., so they almost have their own O2 collection to build what they want daily. I think it's an AMAZING idea!

My First Sale!

So I received a call today for my first official sale! I'm so excited to be helping her build two different lockets as gifts. I'm just hoping that between what I have, and my team mates out there, that I can get everything she wants if I can't order them in time for Valentine's Day.

Of course, her gift receivers may be out there reading this, so *hush hush* it has to be a secret for now! I'll be sure to put up some pictures of the final products later this week!

Something New!

I now have a Facebook page to go along with my new adventure!

Ashley Lamb, Independent Designer

And below is a picture of the first locket I've put together for myself with some of the pieces in my start-up kit! (Of course, given my amazing life since my Husband and Baby Girl have been in it, I had to build mine based on my family!)

It's Official!

I am now an official Independent Designer for Origami Owl! I've been waiting for this for weeks, and now I finally have my online ordering page set up, my starter kit came in the mail and I created my first personal necklace. I'm working on ordering my business cards and postcards now!

I've been researching direct selling for a little while now, to see how best to approach this. What I've seen so far... it all depends on you! My mentor, Heather, has already been a plethora of knowledge, and I feel like she's really going to help me get this business up and going. My first mass email went out to friends and family to browse around, and get the product name out there. Now on to setting up my first party! My sister is so excited about this, I think she may be my first hostess!!

I'm on a mission now to set up a new set of goals each month, and as I complete them, cross them out, and add another. This month:

1. Host my first hostess party.
2. Receive my first online sale.
3. Receive my first party sale.
4. Get the product out there through work, social get togethers, etc.
5. Reach $1,000 in sales!!! (This is all thanks to Heather, and my commitment to her team goal!)

I'm hoping to use this blog, not only as advertising for myself, and a journal of my potential business, but also as a guide for others looking in to Origami Owl, or direct selling in general.

And since you're here browsing, take a look at my Origami Owl Shop! www.BarnOwlDesigns.OrigamiOwl.com

My Best to you All!
Ashley

My Journey is About to Begin

It looks like I'm officially 1 week away from becoming an Independent Designer with Origami Owl. I've been waiting weeks for the opportunity, after hearing the success of friends, and reviews of the amazing products offered by Origami Owl. I'm excited to see what this company will have to offer me.

Coming from a design loving family, we've had a history of designing jewelry ourselves, as gifts for friends and family. I'm hoping that after getting my O2 operation up and going, that I will be able to expand into selling our own personal jewelry as well.

Here's to potentially great new things ahead!