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Sales from the Comforts of Home

April 21, 2020 by Jennylou

ETA May 1, 2020: To anyone who starts their business in May can get our limited-time Come Together Kit for just $20 USD | $26 CAD! Plus, when they generate 100 PV (approximately $200 in retail sales) or more by May 31, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. CT, can receive a FREE upgrade to the Essentials Kit valued at more than $350 USD | $440 CAD!

https://locketsandcharms.origamiowl.com/enroll

For current Designers, how about earning an exclusive look this month only?

More details here.

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The majority of the country is still on lockdown with signs of it being lifted soon but no true certainty of how it will all pan out. Will my neighbors come springing out of their homes and head for the beaches and enjoy the reason why they pay so much to live in California, or will leaving our homes be for going to a job they wished leaving as soon as they arrive at 9am on a Monday morning?

As a stay at home mom (for almost 13 years now) and a mom to a newborn, neither scenarios apply to me. Even with no lockdown, I would be home with my 4 parenting and homeschooling them. No, it isn’t always rosy like carelessly laying on a sandy beach (which, btw, a mom of 4 cannot do) but it isn’t terrible that I cannot wait for Friday once we crack open the English and math books on our Monday mornings.

The comforts of staying at home is – many times – reflected in the beauty of a home and the beautiful and eye-pleasing things in it (at least on Instagram) but I’m going to out myself and tell you that our place is nowhere Instagram perfect. And our learning area is not Instagram homeschool inspiring. The area in my home I once proudly shared, a corner window view of the evening twilight with an IMac where I did all my origami owl sales duties, vlogging and blogging, no longer exists. That has become my 13 year old’s school desk in full disarray and I have come to doing sales from my bed on my iPhone 6s with a newborn on my chest. Yes, this is how I’m writing this right now.

See?

The years I’m mentally beat myself for not having that perfect room or that perfect space like everyone else has before I do what I have to do, I’ve had to let it go.

Even if I didn’t have a newborn but just me and my almost 3 year old, it would not look like the picture above. Her quietly sitting on my lap letting me tap on my phone to post my jewelry or check my business stats online with no interruptions? Not in my world.

Despite my current situation and with things I have and not have in my home, there are things that I am still able to do on top of home, mother, and schooling duties: I can still sell and promote jewelry online – specifically, Origami Ow jewelry – and financially be able to have money for the extras.

As I lay here, I am still able to…

I get to help people like you share….

… with our customizable jewelry. And…

Each year, Origami Owl, through your purchases and sales of little people like me (called Independent Designers), help make life a little sweeter for others by living out our beliefs:

Every month, a charity or cause is chosen to benefit from sales of monthly exclusives. Every year, a family is gifted something big and a wish is granted from proceeds of Live Sparkly charms. Through such tiny pieces of jewelry, big things have happened.

And with our ongoing mission of the company that has stayed the same since our inception in 2012, more good things can happen.

Interested in being part of the mission or the bigger picture?

Maybe you have some time to open up a laptop and do more than watch people fight over the validity of a stay at home order and if your cart depicts you as a hoarder or not (Confession: family of 6 here; they assume my Costco-shopping hubby is a hoarder 🤣).

Your role with Origami Owl would be more than just a consumer and recipient of free jewelry as a hostess, but you would be earning commissions with sales made as an Independent Designer from advertising and coordinating jewelry bars from home.

If you’ve gotten this far, you may be wondering, “HOW?”

Origami Owl has so much training and support to help though Origami Owl’s scheduled communique. All you have to do is decide how much you want to “check in” or do with Origami Owl. Check in daily, once a week or month? It’s up to you.

There’s no monthly minimum purchases required of you to make commissions of 20-50% of everything piece your sell as an Independent Designer. There’s none of that monthly pay-to-play like many at home product sales jobs.

Think on it.. maybe some day or will today be your day?

Becoming an Independent Designer from home gives you:

* Discounts on jewelry the moment you are in

* Ability to make money from home when people order through your FREE personal URL (no monthly fees for this)!

* Become a part of something bigger – a force for good – in the world

But wait, there’s more! The newly unveiled perks for those who do well with their sales, get to earn goodies under the new rewards program.

Here’s the gist of it:

For now, first principles and think if sales from home is for you. If it is, I’d love to help you navigate the next steps. If not, no worries. I’ll just leave the link right here: https://locketsandcharms.origamiowl.com/enroll

I still struggle with the looks of my place but I’ve become much calmer about it now. For this season, I’ll hang on what I can have someday (House 2, House 6, and House 1 combined). I’ll continue to focus on the fact that I get to stay home and all the things I can do in it, mess and all!

I’ve said, if I didn’t have a newborn nursing in demand, I would have painted all my cabinets white by now and my kids would have finished a school year’s workload months before the year was over. But I digress… my cabinets are still seaweed green as it has been since the 2012 purchase of our home and my kids are still on pace – even slower than before, actually – despite more time due to outside activities and places to go, removed from our calendar due to Covid19. On the bright side, lots of things we do now that we didn’t do before. More on that on a different blog post.

What will you be doing during this time? And the time after?

If I can be of assistance with anything, let me know jennylou@locketsandcharms.com or contact me on any of the social platforms via @locketsncharms.

Holiday $ide-Hustle Group

October 21, 2019 by Jennylou

This may not be for you, but if you want to:

Earn money for the holidays
Find out how to sharpen up your business habits
Get rewarded for learning

…then you NEED to be part of the new, Holla-Day Hustle Facebook Group!

https://m.facebook.com/groups/448405689132858/

This group kick-starts tomorrow, Tuesday, October 22, and we’ll be posting several times a week to:

Give you holiday hints.
Share live videos or posts from the O2 Co-Founders.
Recognize Holiday Hustlers.

Plus, we’ll make it even more exciting to participate by giving you a chance to win a Mystery Founder Gift!

That’s it!

This group is all about supporting you so you can make the most out of the biggest selling season of the year.

So, is this for you?

Join Origami Owl with me via this link https://locketsandcharms.origamiowl.com/enrollment/joinourteam

Then join the holiday hustle group!

We look forward to seeing you!

Origami Owl Starter Kits for only $24.50 + $50 in FREE Jewelry (expires 2/13/19)

January 25, 2019 by Jennylou

New Starter Kits For Designers Who Join After January 24

Ready to start your Origami Owl side-hustle in the new year? Join me.

Ready to have your lockets and charms at wholesale pricing for yourself? Definitely, welcome to join me too!

Whether you are here to make money or save money in regards to Origami Owl, I am here for you.

Starting January 24, you can choose from four, starter kits, which will feature new Spring 2019 Collection items.

The kits will begin shipping to arrive after February 1 so you will be ready to hit the ground running with your new business and wearing/sharing the latest collection!

Here’s a quick recap of our starter kits, coming January 24:

4 Starter Kit Options:

1. On-the-Go Kit ~~$49 USD/ $59 CAD~~ $24.50 (Retail Value $155 USD | $175 CAD) until February 13, 2019 – Same Price and Items as in the past! This is my favorite kit option. You have the internet and a phone, and with this kit, you have all the online materials at your fingertips to market Origami Owl. If you don’t have time for in-home parties or booth events, I highly recommend this one. Though I started with a much bigger kit years ago, I pretty much only utilize what’s in here. I do what I can do, on the go. And with this kit, even at its sale price, you still get to choose $50 in Origami Owl jewelry – of your choice! Whether you pick this kit to start your Origami Owl online side-hustle or to just get jewelry at a discount, it’s a sweet deal.

Edited to add: Bella and Chrissy will be doing a Facebook Live Feb 12 to share with you this $24.50 special and to hear from the founders how sweet of a deal this is. You can RSVP and watch at Origami Owl Facebook Live 2/12/19 5pm CST. Can’t make it that time, watch it later. But don’t wait too long because this special is over 2/13/19!

2. Owlette Kit $99 USD/ $129 CAD (Retail Value $200 USD | $265 CAD) – updated items. This is a special kit for those ages 11-17 interested in joining the Origami Owl family put together with extra love from Bella (who co-founded Origami Owl at age 14).

3. NEW OPTION – Jewelry Bar® Kit $149 USD/ $189 CAD (Retail Value $340 USD | $430 CAD) – featuring some of our best-selling jewelry items. This kit includes 26 jewelry items and 20 business essentials.

4. NEW OPTION – Event Kit $299 USD/ $389 CAD (Retail Value $1,100 USD | $1,300 CAD) – our best value kit featuring an assortment of best-selling jewelry that showcases jewelry from our most popular categories. This kit includes 93 jewelry items and 20 business essentials.

What Comes With all Our Kits:

Free Standard Shipping! You can also always select and pay for expedited shipping if you’re in the U.S.

The newest, Spring 2019 Collection Take Out Menus, Jewelry Bar Planners, Everybody Matters Flyers and other marketing materials with our updates for February 1, 2019.

Owlette, Jewelry Bar and Event Kits will include our newest Fortune Cookies with an updated design.

Have questions about being an Origami Owl Independent Designer? Ask me. I am as realistic, real, and honest about it. I’m not here to blow smoke up anyone.

It is a commission sales type of work. You make money from each piece you sell to others. You don’t have to personally buy a minimum a month for personal use in order for you to be paid your commissions on the products you’ve sold to your customers at retail (yes, such companies exists). Each piece you sell earns you 20-50% of the retail price. You are not obligated or forced to buy Origami Owl ever again just so you can have your sales commissions.

As with anything one puts time and money in, particularly business, there are always risks and benefits. Fortunately, the risks aren’t too high. As low as $49 to have the rights to promote and make a commitment to sell Origami Owl. These rights continue as long as an Independent Designer is able to sell $250 in wholesale jewelry (the calculation is always based on the most recent 6 months in sales). With this said, never put in more money you can afford to lose.

Never bite the promise of others that you can make money with it by doing almost nothing. Again, with any business, side-hustle, and for anything to flourish, time, effort and skills are required for anything to turn out the way you would like – especially in commission sales. Real estate agents make their money through commissions from sold and closing of real estate transactions. They make nothing until that transaction is complete. Acting and doing the activities as a real estate agent does not guarantee commission to all those who do the activities BUT those who are earning the commissions all performed the activities in order to make that commission. No one closes or makes a commission without doing the work. One may get lucky here and there but the longterm success is dependent on the work put in. And for the record, you won’t make much money – or any money – just because you post your link online on your social accounts. Desired outcomes increase when one makes a consistent effort over time, and putting in the laws of reaping and sowing by marketing the products and providing a service above all other designers.

Still have questions? Comment here or email me at jennylou@locketsandcharms.com

Ready to join me? Let’s go! https://locketsandcharms.origamiowl.com/enrollment/joinourteam

Jennylou Raya ID #1186

Serving you since January 2012 =)

BONUS:

Spread Your Wings + Fly! Get ready to spread your wings and fly with your O2 business! When you become a Designer in January, you can earn our exclusive Aqua Ombré Wing Living Locket® look for FREE+ when you meet the qualifications! Offer ends February 28, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. (CT) Offer ends February 28, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. (CT)

Reflecting on my Years + How You Make a Difference

January 19, 2017 by Jennylou

It’s my 5 YEAR Anniversary with Origami Owl!

Dearest friends and to my clients near and far,

For 5 years, you may have watched from the sidelines or have even helped me along the way with our Origami Owl business. This business has been a blessing to our family. When I started 5 years ago, today, I had no clue where this “locket thing” would take me. I just bought a kit on January 19, 2012, and said, “Let’s see where this goes.”

I paid attention and it was definitely more than hubby and I could imagine. It paid us back. We were able to pay the bills, purchase and pay off our van, pay off the other car, pay off all our credit cards, the business was the #1 factor in the approval and purchase of our home, be a tourist in our hometown of San Diego, and eat ungodly amounts of food! All the while allowing me time to be home with the kids and homeschool them.

We’ve been fortunate, to say the least. 2018 brings us challenges but also the opportunity to achieve even more and new goals. At first, new goals were not even on my radar with a growing baby in the belly, the studies of my kids requiring more from me as their teacher, and with a recent and drastic change in hubby’s work that had me shed more than a few tears, we remain hopeful for what is to come. With all this and a clear path in our finances to allocate every single penny that comes in our home to be used wisely, within biblical principles and in God’s ministries (that means no waste and only needs from here on out), the tears turned to light and things that looked impossible actually has turned our eyes into seeing even more blessings in everything – literally, everything! Even with the hurdles before us, the year unfolding, hitting 5 years with Origami Owl, the dates to achieve goals getting closer, the promise of possibilities – not impossibilities – get more real and I feel like more is still achievable.

There are trips to be earned with Origami Owl. In 2015, hubby and I earned an Origami Owl all-expense paid trip for Leaders to the beaches in Naples, Florida. Trips or no trips, this is something we do to help ends meet. Every penny is used wisely for our family and outside our 4 walls.

To be able to continue doing so, here is what you can do to help:

I. Consider purchasing a personalized item from me for the next birthday, holiday, Mother’s Day, Teacher Appreciation Day or graduation. Every locket helps and every smile from receiving a locket never hurt either.

II. Ever thought about starting your own locket business or have a young budding entrepreneur 11 and older? I’d love to share the opportunity with you! It isn’t rocket science nor a mystery on how Origami Owl works. It is sales but along with that, they also get to learn the value and the ability to make and handle the money they earn.

III. Refer to me! Have friends, family, church groups, band or sports groups looking to do a fundraiser or to earn extra money? In our 5 years, we have donated thousands we have earned ourselves back into local groups and in 2016 alone, Origami Owl has donated over $1million to organizations and individual families in need. You can see some of the stories at LiveSparkly.com. I would love to do more of this with you.

Thank you so much for your support! And if you read all the way to here, extra blessings to you. We truly appreciate you and looking forward to what God has in store for us in 2018!

Jer 29:11-13, Matt 6:33

<3 Jennylou + Raya Family

Learn About Origami Owl through Facebook Live (Business and Owlette Program)

May 31, 2016 by Jennylou

Everyday, technology helps us discover, understand and explore anything of interest to us in a deeper scope. When it comes to Origami Owl, the company themselves have taken advantage of technology to get their brand, their message, and their opportunity to the eyes of so many people.

Just in May alone, they have done 2 Meet & Greets on Facebook. Of course, you get to meet LIVE the then-teen founder of Origami Owl, Bella(who was 14 when it was founder years ago), but you also get to meet the same opportunity that helped her get to her goals. That same opportunity she presents may be for you too.

What is this Origami thing?

First off, you won’t be folding paper and trying to sell that to your friends. Origami Owl is a social-selling company headed by Bella and her mom. With them, leading the course and some really awesome people at The Nest, people like us are able to sell Origami Owl jewelry and make money. How much money is based on the hours you put in, the skill set you already have and acquire, and personality and people skills you have. These vary from person to person. But what is the same for everyone is how one gets started. Everyone comes into Origami Owl with a purchase of a kit. There are 3 kits to choose from, starting at $189 + tax (free shipping).

Anyway, enough of my blabbing!! Watch the recording of these LIVE Facebook events. In this one, hear from Mom and Owlette Designers share their experience as a mom and daughter team, hear from Bella her story, and hear from some very important people at The Nest talk about what Origami Owl could be for you. Click on it to watch the recording:

Not really interested in the Owlette Program or it doesn’t relate to you? Watch the other Facebook LIVE event, >>> O2 Meet and Greet from May 17 <<<

These 2 recording are similar in content but this link includes Bella’s mom, Chrissy and she shares more about the company’s history. Enjoy!

Ready to join already? Head on over to my site http://locketsandcharms.origamiowl.com and tap on ‘Become a Designer’ on the top of the page.

Jennylou Raya Mentor ID#1186

PS.

You have a few hours left to get this free. Join Origami Owl before the clock turns June CST (Central Standard Time) and you get this for free. Hurry!