So what does joining mean? Well it's really up to you. You can be your only customer and think of joining as a savers club because you will receive a 20%-25% discount on any future orders, although you don't have to make any future orders, there is no commitment. Or you can be the demonstrator for a small group of your crafting friends and take some orders here and there. Or you can go a bit further and start an online presence and show others how to craft. You can make projects and take orders for supplies, or sell classes and kits online. Or start hosting some classes in-person and be the go to demonstrator for your group. The great thing is that as an independent demonstrator, you do it your way. I started in February 2005! Over 20 years ago! I started just for the discount and continued that way for several years. A few of the other mom's I knew wanted to get together to scrapbook and so I hosted a scrapbook group for a couple years until I had a third baby and stepped back for awhile. As my children grew and became more independent, I had more time to expand my business and now host several in-person classes a month as well as this blog, facebook group and YouTube Channel.
No matter how you do it, there are lots of great reasons to join. Here are just a few!
- Community. Stampin’ Up! offers a space where a community of crafters from all over the world can connect and create together. There are virtual company sponsored groups, as well as in-person meet ups. I get together with a few other demonstrators each month. We share ideas, chit chat, grab a coffee or meal and of course, craft! We also have a monthly mail in card swap to share ideas.
- Product. Unlike customers, demonstrators get early access to the latest releases and catalogs, as well a 20–25% product discount and commission. In fact, some new products just came out today and they can be added to your starter kit.
- Experiences. Demonstrators can foster creative, simple, and fun, crafting experiences for their team and customers. They’re all about making a difference and sharing the crafting experience with others.
- Empowerment. Being a demonstrator can mean so much more than just crafting. It can also mean personal development and expanding your circle to include other people and new experiences.
- Supplemental Income. Demonstrators have the potential to earn a modest supplemental income and run their business on a flexible schedule.
- Incredible Join Offers. Thanks to our two best Starter Kit offers ever, your customers can save big when they join. And with so many amazing perks to being a demonstrator, the only hard choice they have to make is what items to put in their Starter Kit.
