Haiti Relief: Largest Candle Fundraiser Ever for children in Haiti

Last Friday was the largest candle fundraiser ever kick off in an effort to provide relief to the victims of the recent earthquake that devastated the island nation of Haiti. All across North America, Gold Canyon Demonstrators and customers are partnering with Save the Children to help. Starting February 12, 55% of the sales from fundraising candles purchased from a Demonstrator's personal website will be donated to Save the Children.

Gold Canyon's Goal

Co-Founder Karen Waisath shared the commitment to raise at least $100,000 for this noble cause, sharing, "With all of us working together, I know we will definitely make a difference!" Because helping children in need is a cause near and dear not only to Curt's and Karen's hearts, but to those of all the home office Coworkers and our caring Demonstrators, we know that together, we can truly make an impact and bring relief to those who are hurting most.

So just how big of a difference can our Gold Canyon family make? Look how easy it will be for Gold Canyon Demonstrators to truly make a difference:

·Approximately 8,000 Demonstrators have a personal website.

·The average donation per candle will be $10.08 (based on average price of the three candle sizes).

·If each Demonstrator with a personal website sells just three fundraiser candles, based on the averages, our donation would be $241,920!

There is no doubt that we can not only achieve, but exceed our goal. So far, with my hosted parties and personal sales we have raised $21.00, this doesn't seem like much but ever little bit counts! We are on our way. Let's see just how big the largest candle fundraiser can be!

Thank you for participating in this great cause - Together We Are Making a Difference.

For those not familiar with Gold Canyon Candles, they are based in Chandler, Arizona. They have donated over $1.7 million dollars to aid children throughout the world who are in need. Co-founder Karen Waisath developed the Candles For Kids line, which consists of four amazing scents. She felt her business had been blessed, and in return wanted to bless others in need. 100% of the profits from each and every candle from that special line goes directly to the Prayer Child Foundation. To assist seriously ill children, and their families across the United States/Canada.

Quick Start Programme

Quick Start Programme

Gold Canyon has developed a special, one-time incentive for all new Demonstrators, which rewards you with up to $425.00 in Gold Canyon products for your personal use or to enhance your Demonstrator Kit. By following the techniques taught in this manual you’ll learn how to make the most of your new business and reap greater rewards in your first 90 days as a new Demonstrator.

The Quick Start programme is broken into three levels. Although the levels are not cumulative, each level is designed to help you reach certain milestones in your business and provide the necessary skills to continue to grow your business.

Level 1 (Days 1-30)

Requirements
• Submit at least one commissionable order
• Achieve commissionable sales of $700.00 or more within this period
• Sign one new Demonstrator for an additional $50.00 product value bonus if achieved (not required)
Incentive
• $75.00 in products

Level 2 (Days 31-60)

Requirements
• Submit at least one commissionable order
• Achieve commissionable sales of $1,000.00 or more within this period
• Sign one new Demonstrator for an additional $50.00 product value bonus if achieved (not required)
Incentive
• $100.00 in products

Level 3 (Days 61-90)

Requirements
• Submit at least one commissionable order
• Achieve commissionable sales of $1,000.00 or more within this period
• Sign one new Demonstrator for an additional $50.00 product value bonus if achieved (not required)
Incentive
• $100.00 in products


~From Action Gold Canyon 3.12

Bookings...

50 Ways and Places to get bookings


1. Call your past hostesses and offer them a party with the new catalog
2. Hold a Mystery Host Party! (All customers entered in drawing to receive Host Rewards)
3. Call anyone who said "maybe" or "sometime" 4
4. Exchange shows with demonstrators from other companies, or do a show together and expose her customers to your product and vice versa
5. Host an office party
6. Don’t let a hostess cancel her party, turn it into a book party and ask her to schedule another within a couple of weeks so that she can reap the host booking benefits and hostess rewards.
7. Host a show before a PTA meeting
8. Treat your past hostesses to a Spring Appreciation Tea
9. Ask your relatives and friends
10. Make a list of 100 people and call them all. Tell them you are participating in a challenge to get the most bookings. They will want to help you!
11. Call local realtors and tell them that our candles are the best closing gifts and give them one to try. They are great for burning at open houses too!
12. Let everyone know what you do
13. Be friendly and enthusiastic
14. Follow through with every booking lead
15. Have the hostess at your shows stand up and tell everyone why she decided to host a show
16. Suggest a catalog show if they are reluctant to hold one in their own home
17. Leave your business cards on bulletin boards in local businesses
18. Wear Gold Canyon logowear
19. Always work candles into the conversation when talking to people you meet for the first time 20. Set goals
21. Don't be shy when talking about your products or your business
22. Advertise in school sports programs or in the church bulletin
23. Offer bonuses to hostess who book on certain days
24. “Office in your car” Always have information in your car - catalogs, recruiting info
25. Advertise on your answering machine
26. Freely give out samples - tealights in the little orange boxes with your business cards. Get their info so you can follow up on how they liked the product
27. Leave samples with bank tellers, waitresses, cashiers, etc.
28. Review orders from past shows, maybe they want their holiday candles for FREE
29. Set up a table at a local Spring Craft Fair or Bridal Expo
30. Have your spouse promote your products at work
31. Make sure to enter all email addresses in your GC database so you can send group emails
32. Put an "ask me about...." button on your purse or jacket
33. Ask a local Mens lodge to set up for a Shopping night just for men (Mothers day)
34. Get the signs for your car through Town and Country.
35. Post flyers in apartment buildings (check for No Solicitation signs first)
36. Wear your GC name badge when you go shopping (only when dressed appropriately of course)
37. Carry the catalog bag and use it as your purse
38. Make a goal to give away a set amount of business cards every day
39. Give Novel Scents to the ladies working at the library - staple your business card to the plastic wrap and ask them to put a catalog in their lunchroom
40. Join a club or take a class with the intention of meeting new people and then talk about your business
41. Mention to people that you have a home business - they are curious and will ask you about it every time!
42. Send a letter to companies and offer corporate gift giving
43. Welcome new neighbors with information on our products, a catalog, business card, and a sample
44. Leave your catalogs and information in hospital waiting rooms
45. Attend other home parties and swap information with the other demonstrator and get ideas on how she does her show
46. Hang out at the McDonalds play area with your kids and talk it up to the moms there
47. Have a neighborhood get together with just the ladies
48. When giving catalogs, ask them if they have a card so you can follow-up
49. Describe and highlight the hostess plan, play fun booking games during shows
50. Include a flyer and business card in your bill payments


Spend time every day working on your business and you will soon see it grow. Don't forget to share the business opportunity with everyone you meet. You never know who may be interested in a business of their own.

Gold Canyon's Karen Waisath on Rachael Ray Show!

Just had to add this one, Rachel Ray is my FAV!!! One day I will be in the audience of her show :P

Homeology

Open House

Yesterday was my 2nd Open House/Debut! I had my little Gold Apprentice helping me out with the set up and take down, don't know what I would have done without her. She was great at helping people smell all the scent pods too. Following in mommy's footsteps!

Had a great turn-out. I did much more advertising this time around, compared to my first Debut back in Nov/09. My next will hopefully be with my New Downline and her New Dowline. Plan a Product Launch!

Had one order placed for a girls Party-on-the-Go! And one New Demonstrator Signed up! All in all was a great day! I've added some pictures of how I set up my display, please use the idea, and make it your own!!

My lil' Gold Apprentice!