How to Welcome a New Team Member

A successful Paparazzi business is built on relationships. These relationships begin the moment someone connects you with Paparazzi and they are developed through regular communication and support. Some relationships begin as a customer shops at a party and discovers their new favorite piece of jewelry, while others start with a connection through social media in search for financial freedom. Regardless of how your relationship with a team member begins, once you take on the role of a Sponsor, there are new levels of responsibility that come into play. This new team member now looks at you in a different light. Stepping into this new role can be a little bit daunting, and it can be hard to know where to start. The best place to begin is by opening a line of communication. Get the conversation going with your new team member by reaching out with an official welcome call. A welcome call should be made within 24 to 48 hours of your new team member’s Starter Kit purchase. As you speak with them, don’t forget to take notes! Here are some key points that should be covered in that initial call:

• Congratulate them on making the decision to join the Paparazzi party and let them know that you are there to help them.

• Ask them when their Launch Party is scheduled for and offer suggestions on how to make it a success. Make sure they understand the invitation process and the golden rule that states, "Never open a Paparazzi delivery alone.” Casually inviting friends or family over to claim first dibs on your new arrivals can quickly become a very profitable activity. Once you have the date of their Launch Party, make a note to call them the day after to see how it went.

• Invite them to think about their goals. Ask them what they hope to accomplish with Paparazzi. Do they want to earn an extra $200 or $300 a month? Are they excited about the friendships that they are de