Recent content by Jodi Burmeister

I agree with all the supportive posts.... and I really feel for people that want to be successful in this business and find out the biggest obstacles are friends and family....what a shame when you can't lean on the people you care about the most. I get incredibly annoyed when I hear a grown...

If you do decide to do a show in your home for another host - let me know how that goes. I really like that idea actually. I hate toting all my stuff to shows and I always always always forget something. That would make me want to book more shows - if I could have it in my own home where I am...

Debunny, Wow - I totally feel for you. I am new to this and I expected my friends and family to be my support system - it was such a shock to realize that wasn't going to happen. I am still waiting for that "one good show" too. I blame myself for my lack of bookings - in my head I know...

I am very new too - so I don't have a lot of wisdom for you, however, I can tell you that you probably want to have your kit for a month before you do any shows. In October of 2004 I signed up to be a consultant and chose December as my super starter month. You receive your kit one month...

I'm a little confused about the new super starter rules too. I think I qualify now, but I want to make sure. February was my 3rd super starter month and I submitted about $1800 in sales, however, I was not nearly as successful in months 1 & 2. I would assume I am qualified since I submitted...

At a show last night I made the Strawberry Bruschetta from the new Season's Best cookbook and it was definitely a hit. You get to show a ton of products - it's easy and it makes a fabulous dessert or brunch dish. It would be a good recipe to demonstrate in March when the colanders are on sale...