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How to Stay in Origami Owl? Meet the 199!

August 27, 2014 by Jennylou

Lots of new exciting things have just unfolded as far as jewelry and perks for Independent Designers (ID). There are lots of new eyes looking into becoming an Ind. Designer with Origami Owl. I have found that one of the most common questions that I have been getting is “What is it to stay in Origami Owl,?” from those who have done Direct Sales before or currently in it now.

To the everyday person, that question might seem a bit off or odd? Stay in? Do they kick you out? Why would they kick you out?

First off, let me just say that Origami Owl doesn’t just “kick you out.” Secondly, this question refers to sales requirements and not being kicked out due to a clash in personal tastes.

When someone asks “How do I not get kicked out by Origami Owl,” before joining a company, it is mainly because they know that there is usually a minimum sales requirement for one to stay in with a direct sales company. Direct sale companies can really differ on these minimum sales requirements. For example, a bag company has a $200 in retail sales requirement every 2 months while a candle company has a $250 in retail sales every three months requirement.

All companies have some kind of standard, protocol, and rules when it comes to the job. Particularly, in sales and commissioned sales, there is a minimum requirements to perform the job that one has signed up for and that is to sell. Origami Owl has a 199PV wholesale (PV = retail minus commissions ) which is approximately equal to $250-300 in retail sales, every 6 months.

To meet the 199PV, you would need to sell Origami Owl. You can gather sales by catalogs and order forms or online sales through one’s Origami Owl website. Sales of Origami Owl products can be done 1 on 1 with a customer, a group of friends in a Jewelry Bar, or virtually through an online party link that directs sales and commissions to you. All these ways of selling will go towards your 199PV requirement every 6 months.

After I answer this question, the next question from those in direct sales is “How does that 6 months work? Is it a rolling 6 months?”

For those that have been in direct sales, the rolling time period is pretty simple: accrued sales numbers based on today’s numbers and back to the start of the period that the company counts. For example, for Origami Owl’s 199pv every 6 months requirement, meeting 199PV by the end of this month (August 31st) is based on the sales of August and all the way back to March 1st. Next month, the 199PV in the last 6 months will be from April 1st to the end of September. Each time, one meets the 199PV (from accumulated sales within the 6 months) by the end of the current month’s last day at 11:59PM EST, the ID will be able to sell and stay as an Ind. Designer with Origami Owl the following month.

Let me share an illustration on how this rolling 6 months works as related to Origami Owl:

Let’s say an Ind. Designer (ID) today has 100PV stated in back office. To stay in o2 and not get cut off September 1st, this ID must do 99PV by end of August, bringing up his or her sales to 199PV.

Using the example above, note that August was a 99PV month for the ID, but what about next month at the end of September? How much would she have to do to stay in with Origami Owl?

The ID would have to look in the back office and see his or her posted 6 month PV (or add up her sales PV for August, July, June, May, April, and March prior to the system calculating it). Take this number and see how much one needs to sell by the month’s end, which is September 30, 11:59 EST.

PV posted in the back will always show you how far away you are from 199PV and staying with Origami Owl. An accrued 199PV in the last 6 months must always be met to stay in and sell for the next month. If 199PV is not met, an ID will not be able to sell starting the 1st of the following month. The system automatically shuts out those who do not fulfill this term. There is no actual person that “kicks you out.”

Now that you know what the minimum sales requirement to not get “kicked out” and how the 6 months period works, you may want to know what you can do to not get “kicked out” or make the sales.

My short answer is to do 1 or 2 jewelry bars in 6 months. Not into “parties”? Find 10 – 15 customers to sell to every six months. (You can do less # of transactions and meet the numbers but I cannot guarantee your customers’ spending with you, so this is a guestimate.) Any variety of ways to bring in sales processed through you with the Origami Owl system will help you continue with Origami Owl.

Feel free to check out my video I made on how to meet this 199 PV (http://youtu.be/d9Ft-FzpnDo) last year. It is still applicable to today.

I think I will leave it here. I hope you have found this write up and how-to video on how to stay in with Origami Owl.

For those not sure if they want to stay in fall off Origami Owl, do consider Origami Owl’s rule on those that fall off the Origami Owl system: An ID cannot reenter Origami Owl until he or she has sat out for a full 6 months. That means, if you drop off because of not meeting the 199 PV at the end of August, you will not be able to reenter or sell Origami Owl until March 1, 2014. To learn more, ID’s please refer to your Policies and Procedures about this. Those not in Origami Owl, you may contact me.

For those interested in joining Origami Owl with me, join by going here >>> http://locketsandcharms.origamiowl.com/join-our-team.ashx

Questions or unclear about something I covered here? Email me at locketsandcharms@gmail.com You can also reach me on your smartphone at http://m.locketsandcharms.com =)

xoxox,

Jennylou Raya ID #1186

Origami Owl Fall Launch is here!

August 18, 2014 by Jennylou

Well, almost. At the time of this writing, this is what I am seeing on our site at http://locketsandcharms.origamiowl.com/collections.ashx

But for you and the time you are reading this, my Origami Owl replicated site will have all the magnificent things they have been leaking to the public since the third weekend of July when Origami Owl held their second annual convention.

In case you have not been aware of new things for Fall, let me share with you a few images that straight came from The Nest:

Origami Owl Core Guided North Star — Origami Owl Core – Guided (North Star)

Origami Owl Core Collection Wild at Heart Giraffe — Origami Owl Core Collection Pieces featuring Wild at Heart

Along with the addition of these delicates mainly from the Core Collection, Origami Owl has expanded it bracelets to suit more people’s style:

Core Collection Bangles Dangles Bracelets — Core Collection Bangles and Dangles

Origami Owl Leather Bracelts Silver Rosegold Pink — Origami Owl Leather Bracelets – You build your perfect combination

For those who love earrings, check this out:

Origami Owl Fall 2014 Hoop Earrings — Origami Owl earrings to suit all your outfits and style

And lastly, what would am Origami Owl Launch be without new Lockets:

Origami Owl Twist off face lockets Swarovski Crystals — New Twist Off Lockets with Swarovski Crystals!

This Fall, Origami Owl presents to you the NEW while perfectly complementing the pieces you already have. Origami Owl jewelry will always consistently speak your stories through beautiful customizable jewelry.

Origami Owl Twist Off and Classic Lockets — Lockets of all shape and sizes – Twist Off and Classic

Origami Owl Core Necklace and Lockets and charms — Combine the Core pieces with a Classic Locket

Origami Owl Fall Pieces: Earrings, Bangles, Core Necklaces and a Twist Off Heirloom Locket

Enjoyed all the Origami Owl sneakpeeks? Make sure to head to my e boutique in a bit to see the 300+ new items all one place and sneak peaks will be no more!

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5 Reasons to Be Excited about the NEW Origami Owl Fall Collection

August 13, 2014 by Jennylou

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Lots of frenzy on all the pretty Origami Owl jewelry that have been circulating online and on social media, especially now that Origami Owl Independent Designers are receiving their convention packs and catalogs at their door. I can literally hear each Designer nationwide squeak with delight all the way here to San Diego, as they take pictures of all the goodies and post them online for all of us to see. I still await my catalogs and jewelry to arrive and will be posting that up for you once they get here.

Let me share with you a bit of why we are all so excited of all the Fall Collection from Origami Owl Custom Jewelry.

Origami Owl Jewelry is a one of a kind jewelry + experience where you not only wear jewelry, but you create the whole look and feel of the jewelry you are wearing. Whether it is telling a story or speaking from your core, your Origami Owl is all YOU. Every finished ensemble is something you had a say in creating along the way.

Here are some reasons to be excited of the Fall Collection by Origami Owl.

#1. All the new stuff! Origami Owl offers new items that will take your jewelry creation to a whole new level. I don’t know about you, but I love new stuff! The only thing I love more than new stuff itself is LOTS of new stuff. Did you know that there are over 300 new SKUs (or items) added on August 18?

Most of our top sellers from last season have carried over to the new TOMs (Take Out Menus aka catalogs), so what you have is not “old stuff” but if you are craving for some new additions and fashion accessories for fall, or just add on to what you have, we have you covered!

Don’t have any Origami Owl jewelry yet? Perhaps you have yet to have a great reason to have your hands on something Origami Owl. If new fall pieces is not enough, let me give you a few more reasons to try us out 😉

Reason # 2 – Origami Owl is not only beautiful, it is also functional. Have to go to work everyday that requires you to wear a name badge? If so, you might as well look pretty in it. Turn your blah work ID badge into a fashionable accessory that tells your personal story with our exclusive, patent-pending Lanyard Locket. Clip it onto your ID badge or customize it with your favorite Locket Faces, Chains and Charms. FYI, I am currently running Locket Ambassador Program for those working in hospitals, schools, or any major place that require all employees to wear them. Interested? Check out my post on Locket Ambassador Program with Jennylou. Don’t wear a lanyard? Check out the Heart Locket and all other lockets part of the Classic Locket Collection. And if that doesn’t fit your fancy, check out our Ear-isistable earrings!

Reason # 3 – Origami Owl lets you express your inner core on the outside. This simple and sophisticated line helps you attract all good things. Choose the pieces you connect with most as a reminder to choose happiness and live from your CORE. Made of sterling silver and plated in 18K gold and rose gold, the Core Collection has a look that can be worn to give an upscale polished look to an evening outfit or styled and layered look for daytime casual. There are bracelets and necklaces to be created that speak a message or story all spelled out by you.

Reason # 4 – Origami Owl lets you shine like a diamond with CRYSTALS BY SWAROVSKI®. Prominently featured here are the Signature Hex Crystals crafted exclusively for Origami Owl®. Also here are round (births)stones and tiny stones known as Stardust (so tiny, you get 10 of them in a set). This new shimmering collection will definitely capture your heart and everyone’s eyes. Wear the constellation of crystals inside a Locket, adorning a Twist Face Locket, or shining bright on studded Earrings. Watch Bella & Chrissy meet with the makers of word’s most beautiful crystals in this video: {Custom Jewelry} Partners with Swarovski {Crystals} To see all of Origami Owl’s items with Swarovski crystals in them, >> CLICK HERE <<

Reason # 5 – There is no reason to keep all the Origami Owl goodness to ourselves – whether you are the bride of one part of a wedding, let’s gift it! Brides, Origami Owl makes you the best Gift Giving Bride of all time! Origami Owl Jewelry is not only beautiful but make for a lovely gift that will be treasured for many years to come. Imagine the blushing bride as you gift her something blue to wear on her special day or something so unique for her wedding bouquet. Or you may be the Bride and thinking, “This would be the perfect keepsake for all the bridesmaids in my bridal party!” And guess what? You are absolutely right! You can highlight or signify the presence on of each very important woman with a locket from Origami Owl as you say I do. Your wedding day is among the most memorable moments of your life. Share the importance of those who celebrated with you by giving them a personalized Living Locket®. Take a look at the full Bridal Collection pieces here: Origami Owl Bridal Collection plates and charms. Remember, all pieces are sold separately for full customization by you.

All that you see here, available as of August 18, 2014 on my Origami Owl replicated website http://locketsandcharms.origamiowl.com. You can go there now to see what amazingness we already offer but for the Fall items, make sure to visit back on the 18th!

Are you excited to get your hands on these? I know I am 😉

Sneak Peak video posted yesterday: http://www.locketsandcharms.com/origami-owl-fall-2014-sneak-peek/

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Just so you know… money out of pocket is not the only way to get some Origami Owl for you. For those thinking that all this is so beautiful but just too expensive or out of reach right now, have you thought of getting your Origami Owl Jewelry all for free? Simply share the Origami Owl love at the office via catalog or an online link and earn your Origami Jewelry for free just like that. 5 – 10 orders can get you a couple hundred in red jewelry. This is known as ‘hosting’ but gone are those days when it has to be in your living room. Check out the offer and perks of being an Origami Owl Hostess and be the Cool Cat or Queen Bee of your circles simply for sharing the o2 love.

Becoming a Designer is even more beneficial to your pocket. Not only do you open yourself up to a potentially lucrative business, you also have unlimited access to your favorite jewelry at the best possible price: wholesale. This means that your jewelry will always be 30 – 50% off for you. When you sell Origami Owl, you make 30 – 50% commission on each piece. Think about it… great jewelry at a great price and a whole lot of fun sharing what you love is a pretty sweet deal. It is a win-win. Learn more about becoming an Ind. Designer just like me at http://locketsandcharms.origamiowl.com/join-our-team.ashx. New Designers signed on or After August 16 get the new jewelry and business materials in their Business Launch Kit!

What is an Origami Owl Locket Ambassador with LocketsNcharms?

August 11, 2014 by Jennylou

Shown here: Large Silver Lanyard Locket Base + Large Pure White Face + 30″ Silver Wheat Lanyard Chain + Hand-stamped Plate + Charms

1. What is a Locket Ambassador?

A locket ambassador is someone who promotes Origami Owl lockets and charms through online and face to face interactions, on behalf of an Origami Owl Ind. Designer.

2. Why would someone want to be a Locket Ambassador? Why should I?

In return for the promotion of a Designer’s Origami Owl business, an Ambassador receives jewelry at a discount, all the way to FREE! You can earn a $75 – $100 locket ensemble absolutely FREE!

3. What are the perks of being a Locket Ambassador with Jennylou?

Locket Ambassadors with Jennylou get to start off at a very special rate for a locket lanyard ensemble, as her ‘thank you’ for committing to spread the word about the world’s prettiest lockets for 3 weeks. This special rate is taken as an upfront deposit but is fully credited back or refundable at the end of the 3 weeks. Please keep reading for details.

Lockets shown here: Rose Gold Eternity Lanyard with Crystals by Swarovski and Silver Eternity Lanyard with Crystals by Swarovski. Chains are Wheat Lanyard Chains in Rose Gold and Silver. Add a Mini Silver Pave Heart Dangle for a little more sparkle!

4. How do I get Origami Owl Jewelry for FREE as an Ambassador?

For every order of $50+ per person an ambassadors brings in, the special rate gets even more special as Ambassadors earn freebie-credit applied on top of the special rate – not the retail price. This makes it really easy for Ambassadors to earn their locket ensembles absolutely FREE.

5. What if I am not able to sell anything in the 3 weeks period?

It would be virtually impossible to not sell any Origami Owl in three weeks if your are a natural upbeat and amazing person to be around. But since you asked, I will answer it. You have 2 options:

a. The ability to purchase the locket ensemble from Jennylou using your deposit in hand to pay for it.

b. You may return the locket ensemble to Jennylou and she will return your deposit back to you after arrival and inspection of locket ensemble. Items must be in new or like-new condition. Broken or mishandled lockets and charms may be applied against the deposit on hand.

Items shown here: Large Silver Lanyard Living Locket Base + Large Silver Twist Locket Face with Blue Zircon Crystals by Swarovski + 30″ Sliver Heart Lanyard Chain + charms from Life’s Passions category.

Thank you for reading this far and considering being a Locket Ambassador with me. Let’s do this!

Don’t want to be an ambassador and just want to buy yourself one already? Click on the product links under the images or see the Collections on my Origami Owl website at http://locketsandcharms.origamiowl.com/collections.ashx

Thinking of selling these yourself and make 30% and 50% commission on every little piece sold? Why not join o2 with me? Learn more at http://locketsandcharms.origamiowl.com/join-our-team.ashx.

Any questions, Just ask! Twitter or Instagram or email me Jennylou at locketsandcharms@gmail.com

– Jennylou Raya, Executive team Leader ID#1186

What’s the Deal with Hashtags? (video) #Growo2 #origamiowl

July 27, 2014 by Jennylou

I was sitting in a social media class at the Origami Owl National Convention (#o2nationalconvention) and someone asked, “How do I open up a Twitter account?” Another asked, “How do I get a Pinterest account?” It was quick to think of an answer in my head to these questions and it included the word ‘Google’ in it.

But then someone asked, “What is a hashtag?” That intrigued me. How would I answer this question? Some people threw out some answers of what it was, as well as the facilitator. Though useful answers they were, I didn’t feel that I would have truly understood what a hashtag was with the answers I heard.

I soon started thinking more and more about it, eventually “googling” it and I noticed that there are many ways to explain ‘hashtags’ and that I share with you here. Before, I answer the title of this blog post, “What’s the Deal with Hashtags #Growo2 #origamiowl?” I would like to answer the person that asked what a hashtag was in that social media class that Saturday afternoon of #Growo2.

1. WHAT IS A ‘HASHTAG’? The plain dictionary definition states:

hash·tag
ˈhaSHtag/
noun
plural noun: hashtags
(on social media sites such as Twitter) a word or phrase preceded by a hash or pound sign (#) and used to identify messages on a specific topic.
“spammers often broadcast tweets with popular hashtags even if the tweet has nothing to do with them”
the hash or pound sign (#).

The Urban Dictionary definition does a great way of explaining how it came to be and used: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Hashtag

To see what it has become for everyday hashtag users on social media, as well as see how fun hashtags can get, watch this YouTube video:

(source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57dzaMaouXA) Do you have an inkling or sense of understanding of what a hashtag is now?

If you are still reading, you may want to now know…

2. HOW DOES ALL THIS HASHTAG STUFF RELATE TO MY ORIGAMI OWL BUSINESS?

Let me share how this relates to Origami Owl (this is afterall, my blog of things Origami Owl). Some of us who already knew what hashtags were were probably using this way before #o2nationalconvention even started. If one had never heard of it before, you inevitably came across it soon after arrival as our swag bags given to us included literature that said to use #Growo2 #origamiowl when sharing online in regards to all things that were to come in the days ahead.

Hashtags were found everywhere, including the Jeep that someone won at convention. See that big o’ #origamiowl in the back?

Now you may be thinking… I now know what it is, I see it being used but…

3. HOW CAN I USE HASHTAGS FOR MY ORIGAMI OWL BUSINESS?

You use hashtags to be a part of the conversation when you post or you can use it to see what others are posting on any particular word or topic. Though hashtags were initially mostly used on twitter, you can join or view the “conversation” in all the major social media platforms such as Instagram and Google+. For example, when you see a post of mine online with ‘#origamiowl’, you can click on it and you can see everything else that has been posted publicly by others with ‘#origamiowl’ in it too. You get to see all the #OrigamiOwl talk on the social media platform you are currently on. And when you add #OrigamiOwl to your Origami Owl related posts (and set it to public view), others can see you as part of the Origami Owl talk.

In a nutshell, clicking on hashtag shows you a collective feed of everyone’s post on a particular topic such as OrigamiOwl (#OrigamiOwl). Want to see people who were at convention and their posts? Log in to your preferred social media accounts and search #Growo2 (the official hashtag for the event). You can also search related ones such as #origamiowl and #o2nationalconvention to the same posts, as the one posted deemed these hashtags relevant to their post. If you see anything you like, you can retweet or repost to help spread and give klout to your own Origami Owl business.

4. CAN I USE HASHTAGS IN REAL LIFE TOO?

There are many ways to use hashtags in real life. Some use it for research, some use it for fun. The majority use it for a mix of both research and fun. Want to see what others are saying about anything in particular, such as organic food or a celebrity? Add a hashtag to the topic or in front of a name and everything hashtagged with it pops up. You can find real time talk of anything and even see what is a hot topic aka “trending,” particularly on Twitter.

Just for fun and curiosity, I have used hashtags on Twitter to connect with others watching the same TV show at real time, talking to others as if they were sitting beside me on the couch but in reality, hundreds of miles away. On Instagram, hashtags connects you with the pictures of others. I love to post my fashion pics and see the fashion pics of others. For example, when I post a fashion pic with my Ipsy, Birchbox, and Stitchfix items, I add hashtags to the related company names, and post. After posting, that hash-tagged words turn to links. Click on one of them and you will see your picture and the pictures of others who used the same hashtag. For twitter, it pulls up the hash-tagged sentences of others Twitterers.

5. SHOULD I BOTHER USING HASHTAGS?

That is ultimately up to you. How you use it too is ultimately up to you. You can use hashtags to look at everyone else’s stuff online (strictly as a lone social lurker) or you can use it to be a part of something bigger or trending and be included with everyone else’s post linked to a particular hashtag. I personally like it. I view hashtags that interest me or relate to me. Sometimes I find a new online friend, sometimes I don’t. It’s fun and if one ever feels like one does not belong or relate to any hashtag, you can create and belong to your own hashtag. You can start one your own. Just like that. Try it ‘# + ___________.’ Before you know it, you will be the hashtag pro and you just might go hashtag crazy =)

Do share. What is one way you have found hashtags useful to you?

Want to see how I use hashtags? Connect with me on Instagram and on Twitter.

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