Society of Socialpreneurs Newsletter

Local Stay at Home Mom Takes Her Family on Vacation in This Economy

2008-10-01T08:30:00.000-07:00

Beautiful beaches, salty ocean breeze, the sounds of surf crashing on the shoreline, ahh, Paradise. Sounds like San Clemente, doesn't it?

After personally spending over 11 years in San Clemente, my husband grew up here, it's hard to imagine too many places more beautiful than San Clemente. However, just like us, all families have an urge to get away. Whether it's a weekend getaway or a 10 day vacation we all have the desire to experience other parts of the world.

In my own personal quest to vacation more with my family, I've looked at many home based businesses with great products. I've personally used a lot of these products and services. However, none of them was something that would benefit my family or that I could see myself using forever. Travel is something that I will do and use forever. It's not a product that I have to worry that people will or won't like, I don't have to store any inventory and I don't have to have home parties. I get to show people how to save money and make money by going on vacation, all courtesy of a new concept in travel. Now I get paid for doing something I already love to do - travel - and get paid to show others how they can do the same for their family!!It is great to be part of a concept that is catching on with many of the local residents and families.

"I immediately saw a way to vacation with my husband and four children that was affordable and fit our lifestyle." says Darcy Lyons, Carlsbad mom. "Even though the economy is tough right now, this is a company that has a unique offering which can benefit everyone who likes to make family vacations happen!"

Simply put, travel is the world's largest industry.

At almost $8 trillion spent annually worldwide and expected to double in the next 10 years, it is a vast market.
82% of all travelers are booking their travel online.
The travel industry is no longer controlled by storefront travel agencies.
While more money is being spent on travel than ever before, and most of it is being spent online, is there a way that you, the individual traveler, can benefit?

YES, through an online host travel agency program. An individual traveler has the opportunity to earn commissions off the bookings from their own travel booking engine/website.

Here's the question: we all book travel online, but do we ever get a check in the mail from Expedia or Orbitz for doing so? No.

Have you ever asked yourself "Why not?"

With the invent of the internet, store front travel agencies are a thing of the past, but many people, like my mother and father-in-law, still like human personal touch to help them with their travel bookings. My in-laws are definitely enjoying their retirement and travel is a big part of their life now. It has been so much fun to help them plan their travels, give them the hand-holding they need when booking online, and make money for my family at the same time. It is truly a win-win for everyone.

The travel business is fun and the average person can get involved in this rapidly expanding industry. There are tens of thousands of people across the country, even in an uncertain economy, who can still afford their family vacation and even make money doing it."

If you thought family vacations were a thing of the past, think again. You too can enjoy the surf, sand and serenity, on the beautiful beaches beyond San Clemente and make money doing it. Don't delay, your kids will thank you for it someday!! We'll see you on the beaches of the world.

For more details please contact Caylin Wade at (949) 310-2894 or gandctrvl@yahoo.com, http://www.gandctravel.worldventures.biz/

Red Head Real Estate

2008-10-01T06:19:00.000-07:00

"We help you get your feet wet"

Stacy Kennedy and KimBerly Keyton have teamed up to bring real estate investing to the masses. This is not just for the wealthy! We specialize in working with beginner investors, out-of-state emerging markets, using your 401k or IRA, and "green" properties. We bring 6 years of experience to our clients as well as personalized service for each and every deal. Our goal is your success!

For more information, please contact Stacy Kennedy at (949) 485-1961 SKennedyTrainer@yahoo.com or you may contact KimBerly Keyton at (805) 693-1697 KimBerlysRealEstate@yahoo.com.

Erin Markland's Stella & Dot Launch

2008-10-01T06:11:00.000-07:00

New SOS member, Erin Markland, officially launched her new luxe-style jewelry business, called Stella & Dot, on September 20th at her home in Mission Viejo. She had the Mayor of Mission Viejo, Trish Kelley, in attendance at her party and she had 12 party guests!

All the guests loved the jewelry and the ladies had a fabulous time trying on the jewels and playing "dress-up". And since all the jewelry is made from precious stones (such as garnets and citrine) and precious metals (such as sterling silver & 14kt gold vermeil), they couldn't believe the prices for such quality jewelry!

Stella & Dot is a brand new direct sales company and offers luxe, couture, boutique-style jewelry at affordable prices. There isn't another company like Stella & Dot on the market! The Founder & President of Stella & Dot, Jessica Herrin, (former creator of WeddingChannel.com) wants to revolutionize the direct sales market for women, and turn "working moms" into "moms working" .... Where the "mom" comes first!

The average piece of jewelry is $50 and an average party is over $750 -- higher than the national average.

For more information, please contact Erin Markland by visiting her website, http://www.gotstella.com/ or (949) 395-2347.

Are You Getting the Reaction You Want

2008-10-01T01:45:00.000-07:00

Reprinted with permission by Steve Smith of One Coach

After attending more than 100 networking events over the last 5 years, I have only met a few business people with introductions that resonated with me. If you could put a price on all this activity, millions of marketing dollars have been wasted!

The typical elevator pitch (how you would introduce yourself to someone new if you only had enough time to ride from the 10th floor to the ground floor of an office building- about 30 seconds uninterrupted) attempts to cram in as much detail about a person and their occupation before the elevator door opens. The reality is, most people have an attention span of less than 10 seconds and if they don't get what you're talking about in the first few seconds, they can zone out before you get through your last name.

Creating an impactful and memorable pitch is not as easy as you may think. Go ahead, try one on someone you know causally. Give them your pitch and then ask them what they think you do for a living. The responses will shock you most of the time. But shock is good because if they don't get it, real prospects aren't getting it either. The big mistake most business people make is assuming that what they have to say is important to the recipient. Now you might have important things to tell people but if your delivery blows the opportunity, you've just bought the equivalent of TV time at 2:00 AM!

Keep in mind that people tend to focus on what is important to them. Does your pitch convey a benefit or a possible issue right from the start? If you are a Chiropractor and someone asks what you do, what sounds better; “Hi, I'm a Chiropractor" or "Do you know how it feels to have to sit on the sideline because your back is out of whack? I help people get the most out of their leisure time". At the very least, your new contact is probably going to say; "really, how do you do that?” Your follow up should be something like; "I identify alignment issues before they become major physical problems". The point is, you may be in a networking sessions with 5 other Chiropractors. What makes you stand out is how you introduce yourself from the start.

So before you attend your next networking event, give serious thought to your pitch. And once you fine-tune it and have a trusted friend review it, practice the heck out of it. It should come out reflecting your style and at a conversational level. After all, the real reason people go to networking events is to attract clients. Don't leave a prospective client wondering what you do for a living.

Steve

Business Opportunities

2008-10-01T01:30:00.000-07:00

My name is Joan Akita, orginally from Honolulu Hawaii, and I moved to Orange County 7 years ago!

I am a single mom with 2 children ages 18 and 7.

My business is in the booming anti-aging market. I am currently launching the Galvanic Spa II aka "wrinkle iron." This technology erases lines and wrinkles in 10 minutes! Better and safer than Botox; all the rage in Europe in the last 2 years, only now coming to the United States. Brad Pitt, Nicole Kidman, and Katherine Hiegl are a few celebrities using this new technology. I hold anti-aging events and spa parties and I do free demos all week long at my office or other locations in LA/OC .

I am currently looking for entreprenuers and representatives who want to capture market share with this new patented technology. This is not lotions, potions or juices. People love gadgets and technology! OR anyone that just wants to look younger! This is a really fun business and I love making people look younger and beautiful faster.
My website is http://www.fountainofyouth4you.com/
Thanks again!
Joan Akita
(949) 387-0550