The Short answer:
It depends. I think it is good to plan on at least 10 hours a week. But you can work as much as you want. I like to have one party a week, but I have a consultant that has 3 or 4 parties a week. That is too much for me but it works out great for her.
The Long answer:
It depends. If you are thinking about becoming a consultant you should plan on 10 hours a week at least, although you can do whatever you want. So what do I spend all that time doing? I have been tracking how much time I spend in each area and here is what I have found.
For each party : Total 3 ½ hours
1 hour prep and driving (this obviously varies if the party is far away you will need more time)
1 ½ house at the party
½ hour driving home and clean up
½ hour to input orders and do the host benefit orders
Weekly Communications: 3 hours
What am I talking about? Mostly phone calls and e-mails.
Who do I communicate with?
Hosts and potential host-answering questions and following up.
Downline consultants—training and answering questions
Up line consultants—asking questions and receiving training
Shelf Reliance Corporate office-mostly resolving concerns
Potential consultant—answering lots of questions
Past customers—keeping in touch, letting them know about sales and specials
Business paperwork: 1 hour
Okay well most of it is on the computer, but there is a reasonable amount of records to be kept. Forms to file, copies to be made, etc.
Training: 2 hours
I try to take part in every training opportunity I get. Shelf Reliance has a weekly training conference call. My up line has a monthly conference call. I also like to use the food a lot. This allows me to answer customer questions with firsthand knowledge.
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