People join for many different reasons and you may have goals similar to those below:
- DISCOUNT DEMONSTRATOR: Likes the idea of buying stamps for personal use at a discount and occasionally sells to friends and family.
- SHORT-TERM DEMONSTRATOR: Sells for a short period of time to earn a specified amount of money and stops when the goal is reached.
- HOBBY DEMONSTRATOR: Loves doing workshops and classes and earning extra money when it’s convenient; works a lot some months and very little, or none, other months.
- CAREER DEMONSTRATOR: Views Stampin’ Up! as a viable business with long-term career potential; pursues management and wants to move up the career ladder; regularly attends Stampin’ Up! events and has developed close social relationships with other demonstrators; works at her business in a consistent manner.
As you can see, this is a flexible, fun business you can build to suit your needs and desires. Make it fit for you by using your unique talents.
Demonstrator FAQ’s
What will I do as a demonstrator?
You will share your love of creating cards, gifts and/or scrapbook pages with family and friends. You can do this through sharing one-on-one, doing in-home workshops, classes and/or other events. If you choose to, you will also help others enjoy the fun and flexibility of running their own Stampin’ Up! business. Will I receive support and training as a demonstrator? By joining you will become part of my team, and I’ll provide you with all the help and support you need — but I will never push or pressure you to do more than you desire. Whether your goals are to just support your stamping habit or you want to build a successful business, I am here to help. I maintain a password-protected team blog with events and training opportunities and where I share my classes and business resources as well. I will be here for you at all times – all you have to do is call or email me! On top of that, Stampin’ Up! provides the following:
- A 24/7 demonstrator website for demonstrator resources and online ordering
- A full color monthly magazine with creative and business ideas just for demonstrators
- An 800# with knowledgeable and friendly Demonstrator Support agents
- A beautiful and affordable company sponsored demonstrator business website you can set up in minutes
- An achievable incentive program for income and awards if you choose to aspire to them
How will I make money as a
demonstrator? Since
customers pay you directly, you will keep
20% of each order placed at the time of
their payment. You can earn additional money
(up to 40% total) through volume rebates
when your monthly sales are $400 and above.
If you build a team, you can also earn
monthly downline overrides.
Do people really
make money at this?
YES!! Depending on how much time
you want to put into “your” business, you
can make whatever income you desire! It is
totally up to you!
Do I have to
recruit other demonstrators?
Of course not!! Having a downline
is not a requirement, it is a perk - we have
the opportunity to earn a commission based
on our downline’s sales!
What are the
minimum sales requirements?
To stay active as a demonstrator you will
need to sell a minimum of $300 per quarter.
Most demonstrators find that this goal can
be reached in one or two workshops per
quarter–or with their own purchases.
What if I only
want to do this as a hobby? Do I still have
to do workshops?
Absolutely not!! Stampin’ Up! supports the
hobby demonstrator just like the career
demonstrator. You can put in your own order
or collect orders from family & friends that
equal $300 a quarter.
Do I have to stock product?
No. You will only order items when
someone places an order and pays you in
advance, so you won’t need to keep inventory
of products.
How much does it
cost to get started?
The Starter Kit is only $199 plus tax. This
kit is customizable (choose your own sets at
stated price points and you may change some
accessory colors) for a total of $355 in
product for only $199. It includes
everything you will need to get your
business up and running—including stamps and
accessories as well as business supplies.
What if I decide
it’s not for me once I’ve started? Will I be
penalized if I quit? You
simply stop placing orders. If you don’t
meet the minimum requirement, Stampin’ Up!
will just “drop” you—no penalties, no
questions asked! But I guarantee that once
you start you won’t want to stop!!
What kind of incentives will I receive as a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator? There are so many perks with this business that I don’t know where to start! Here are just a few for new demonstrators offered from Stampin’ Up!
- As a new demonstrator, you will have the opportunity to earn up to 9 free stamp sets during your first 6 months for your sales and recruiting
- 30% commission on your first workshop order of $150 or more, if you place it within 45 days of signing up.
- The ability to be your own “hostess” and earn free hostess sets and merchandise on your own personal orders
- You can earn free catalog product, logo merchandise and supply items depending upon your sales and downline promotions each quarter
- You can work to achieve the annual incentive trip for two… the company gives you five ways to earn it!
Where do I get ideas for my
workshops? Stampin’ Up! has
many resources for demonstrators, including
the Idea Book & Catalog, a great monthly
magazine, a fantastic website for
demonstrators only, a wonderful video in the
starter kit, and much more. I also post my
workshop cards on our team blog. It is OKAY
to copy projects from these resources—that
is what they are for! You don’t have to ever
think of an original idea if you don’t want
to.
Do I have to
attend meetings? There is
always something going on which include a
combination of business and stamping events
which are completely optional, but a lot of
fun if you choose to come!
Are there any
Stampin’ Up! events that I can attend as a
new demonstrator? Yes, and
they are a blast! Every year in July there
is the annual convention. Imagine several
thousand crazy stampers in one place for 4
days! There are also regional training
events throughout the country each year, and
local events organized BY Stampin’ Up!
demonstrators FOR Stampin’ Up!
Demonstrators.
Do you really love what you do? I absolutely LOVE what I do and I know you will, too. One of the reasons I love it so much is because of the friendships I have made. Some of my best friends are demonstrators who I would not have met if it were not for Stampin’ Up! This is just the best job in the entire world!!!!I hope I answered some of your questions. I would love to share more about this fun opportunity with you. If you have further questions or would like more information, please ask! Remember, there is no commitment just for asking—what do you have to lose??