A Day in the Life at Trish's Paparazzi Jewelry

Yes.  Paparazzi Consultants earn a 35% to 45% commission on every item they sell.  It doesn't matter where you sell it, the commission is the same. Sponsors also earn commission from your sales.  Don't worry, they don't get a cut of your commission.  Instead Paparazzi Accessories issues the commission from their cut. This is one of the best features of their program because in many direct sales or MLM business models, your upline gets a cut of your paycheck.  This is why many consultants go it alone.  There is never any pressure to recruit others into the business.  Not only do you have the same opportunity as top level performers but you don't have to rely upon making a profit off of someone else's back. Finally, commissions is just one way to get paid.  When you sell direct to your customers you get paid by cash or credit.  At Trish's Paparazzi we take many forms of payment including most online payment solutions. Are you thinking...

After the initial product or inventory is purchased, no product can be resold or retailed for less than the suggested retail price (no product under $5 USD). This includes, but is not limited to, offering or advertising free items through buy X, get X promotions or giving free gifts with a purchase. This same policy applies whether the free promotional item being offered is a Paparazzi product or a product not carried in Paparazzi’s inventory. Offering or advertising these types of promotions lowers the retail price of each piece sold below the required $5 USD minimum. Doing so compromises the entire Paparazzi program for all Consultants. Any promotion of a Consultant’s independent business or the Paparazzi opportunity through any channel of communication (public or private) is considered advertising. On rare occasions and with prior written approval by an official Paparazzi officer, a consultant may request to sell items at more than the $5.00 recommended retail price. Any exc...

Sales Tax You will be charged sales tax (based on your shipping address) on the retail value of each piece you  order. Paparazzi is required to do this. This is intended to ensure that each state tax agency is made  whole on any potential sales from the transactions of that wholesale product. The sales tax is charged at the local level of the place where the order is shipped. Paparazzi collects these taxes at the time of wholesale inventory purchase and remits it to the state on behalf of the Retail Sale that the Consultant may now have. This also allows the Paparazzi Consultant the option of charging their local taxes on their Customer transactions and recuperate that cost, or absorbing it into their business structure; while at the same time not bringing any uncovered sales tax liability on Paparazzi or the Consultant. I ncome Tax As an independent contractor, Independent Consultants will receive an IRS Form 1099 (Non-Employee Compensation) earnings statement if t...

At this time, only residents of the United States or its' territories (Puerto Rico & Guam) can become consultants.  ( Section 3.1 of Paparazzi policies and procedures) Thinking about becoming a Paparazzi Consultant?  I would love to answer any questions you may have.  Learn More - Trish

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Any Consultant who sponsors another Consultant into Paparazzi must perform a bonafide assistance and training function to ensure that his/her organization is properly operating their Paparazzi business and that they are in full compliance with local and federal laws, and the Paparazzi Agreement. Consultants are expected to support, train, and mentor other Consultants in the organization to help them build success. It is expected that sponsoring Consultants be available to be contacted, attend meetings, and support their organizations. Failure to do so will result in a lack of personal success within the Company. Thinking about becoming a Consultant?  I would love to answer your questions.  Learn More   -  Trish

Benefits include: a. The ability to purchase Paparazzi Accessories and products at wholesale price; b. The ability to retail Paparazzi Accessories with the intention of earning a retail profit from the sale thereof; c. The ability to hold house parties, larger parties, or promote larger shows under the Paparazzi name as an Independent Consultant; d. The ability to participate in the Paparazzi Compensation Plan (receive bonuses and commissions, if eligible); e. The ability to sponsor other Independent Consultants; f. The ability to receive Paparazzi training and communication; g. The ability to participate in Paparazzi sponsored events, services, training, motivational functions, and recognition programs; h. The ability to participate in any promotional or incentive contests and programs sponsored by Paparazzi for its Consultants. OK. So let me tell you.  Paparazzi Accessories doesn't list all of the things they do because they don't want to be legally obligated.  But...

This text is straight out of the Paparazzi Accessories Policy and Procedure "Be of the age of majority in your state of residence, or 18 years of age" Thinking about becoming a consultant?  I would be happy to share my insight and experiences with you. Learn More

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The Paparazzi Accessories policies and procedures are provided to you as part of your enrollment process.  Currently you can preview these rules but it requires a little bit of trickery on your part.  Proceed as if you are going to enroll.  Go to:  https://paparazziaccessories.com/join/89732/#/ Scroll to the bottom of the screen and you will then select your Paparazzi Starter Kit.  You will then be prompted to fill out your Basic Information.  Fill out these fields and then click on the text titled "Enrollment Terms & Conditions"  The terms and conditions will display and as you scroll through the text you will find hyperlinks to the "policy and procedures"  Click on the link and the document should load into your browser window. Have Questions?  Learn More    -  Trish

When I first looked Paparazzi Accessories' compensation plan, I was a bit overwhelmed.  It takes a bit of reading to understand some of it's complexities.  But after a few questions and clarifications, I felt I understood the program.  If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.  Just email me trish@papashopnetwork.com Use the link below to download a copy of the plan. The Compensation Plan is currently located on the Paparazzi Accessories web site. Go To: https://vw-paparazzi.storage.googleapis.com/uploads/2017/10/04/files/compensation_plan.jpg

Did you Know?  Most natural diamonds have ages between 1 billion and 3.5 billion years. Most were formed at depths between 150 and 250 kilometres (93 and 155 mi) in the Earth's mantle.  Under high pressure and temperature, carbon-containing fluids dissolved minerals and replaced them with diamonds. Much more recently (tens to hundreds of million years ago), they were carried to the surface in volcanic eruptions and deposited in igneous rocks known as kimberlites and lamproites.  Source:  Wikipedia Enjoy!  -  Trish

To become a Paparazzi Consultant each applicant must: a . Be of the majority age in your state of residence, or eighteen years of age; b . Reside in the United States; c . Have a valid Social Security Number (SSN) or Federal Tax ID Number (EIN); d . Read and agree to abide by the Company’s Consultant Agreement and all components therein e . Purchase one of the Starter Kit options. f. Complete and submit (physically or electronically) an Independent Consultant Application and Agreement

Barriers to selling Paparazzi Jewelry.  There are some barriers that may get in the way of selling your jewelry.  Here are a few: Only one Paparazzi consultant per event.  Read the Policy and Procedures Limited options for accepting payments.  If you aren’t set up to take credit cards then it’s time to graduate to the 21st century.  Get a PayPal or Square card reader. Made in China.  Paparazzi Accessories are made in China.  Some events require goods made in the USA.  Check with the event coordinator to see if any restrictions apply. Paparazzi Etiquette - It's not polite to steal customers from other consultants.  However if someones customer prefers to shop with you then you can't stop them. Violating Policy & Procedure - Make absolutely certain that you adhere to the policy and procedure or Paparazzi Accessories may shut you down!  It Happens! Thinking about Joining Paparazzi Accessories?  Let me answer any que...

Picking out clothes, accessorizing, doing hair and makeup can be frustrating.  It’s great to have a lot of choices, but too many can often be distracting and lead to indecision. If you think that you are alone, don’t worry, you are not.  Women spend an average of 90 minutes a week stressing out about choosing what to wear. Jewelry and accessories are the keys to your success!   Here are some helpful tips on how to coordinate your jewelry with your outfit: 1.     Take inventory – This will remind you what jewelry you have.  You may be surprised to see pieces you haven’t worn in some time.  Your jewelry collection should at least contain some of the basics.  At the very least, every woman should have one of the following jewelry items: ·          A gold chain ·          Diamond bracelet ·          Pearl earrings · ...

The short answer is - As much as you want!  You want proof?  The proof is the hundreds of Independent Consultants that earn six figures a year not to mention the company itself is worth millions!  Their growth has skyrocketed! OK lets come back down to earth.  The reality is it's not as easy as it looks.  Selling Paparazzi Jewelry is no different than selling anything else.  Success is mostly dependent upon you.  Yes you need a product and a price point that will allow entry into the market and Paparazzi jewelry sells.  The product has a low price point, is of comparable quality to other costume jewelry and offers the consultant a fair margin.  I say fair margin because in the retail world, margins of 100 per cent or more are not uncommon.  Paparazzi Accessories offers a 45% commission.  Remember, your margin is not your net.  After your expenses you should be able to earn a buck fifty off of every item you sell....

Inspired by the magnificent Mile in Chicago, the Magnificent Musings trend blend mixes classic trends with urban elements giving it an industrial vibe. The four piece set includes one of each accessory featured in the Magnificent Musings February 2020 Fashion Fix.  Never miss another Fashion Fix Preview.  Subscribe!

February 2020 Fashion Fix - Magnificent Musings February 2020 Fashion Fix is coming soon. Fashion Fix is a selection of FIVE Coordinated Trend Blends. These five trend blends (four pieces each) are exclusive individual Stylist Picks. Fashion Fix features new styles and designs every single month, giving those who are subscribed to the program the inside edge when it comes to creating that perfect look with the latest in fashion setting trends.   Subscribe to Fashion Fix  to receive  notifications.   To preview all available Trend Blends or learn how to get your hands on these stunning coordinated sets  visit  https://www.trishspaparazzi.com/jewelry-fashion-fix-february-2020

image provided by Business Review - EU As a business owner - Getting social media to work for you is a huge challenge.  Think about it.  As a business you need to be relevant. Relevance builds confidence and authenticity.  Honestly, life would be much simpler without it.  But I am dealing with it. At  TrishsPaparazzi.com  my social media accounts, Facebook , Twitter , YouTube  I routinely post to.  It takes a lot of time and work to be creative and generate interesting content.  It would be great if I could create one post that would post to all of my social media platforms. Enter social media content management systems. You may have heard of them, Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social, Crowdfire, Hubspot and the list goes on and on. You have to do your research and find out which integrations work best for your particular business needs.  Let's not forget about cost.  As a Paparazzi consultant you have to operate at nearly zero ...

What is the difference in shopping Paparazzi Accessories or my custom domain?  For me it doesn't matter.  I get paid regardless.  For a customer it could make a difference.  For example:  Paparazzi has more inventory than I do.  On the other hand I have inventory on my site that Paparazzi doesn't have anymore.  Paparazzi charges $5.95 for shipping.  Trish's Paparazzi charges $3.50.  The good news is that you can browse both sites to shop your favorite $5 dollar fashion.  Unfortunately neither of us has a paper catalog.  Instead you can view our online jewelry catalog at either website.  Paparazzi product availability changes rapidly with new products being added continually.  Jewelry is designed to keep up with current fashion and trends.  To order from Paparazzi Accessories site go to  https://paparazziaccessories.com/shop/papashopnetwork   To order from Trish's Paparazzi Jewelry go to  https://www...

How to compete with Amazon.com?  Figuring out the Internet and how to beat Amazon is the number one question on my mind. And not just my mind but for every brick and mortar store!  Wow, Amazon is dominating. Should I just give up?  I know that's what Jeff Bezos would want me to do.  Last week one of my customers purchased almost $300 dollars in merchandise.  Jeff Bezos eat that!  He's laughing at me. I found this pic on Wikipedia so I will give them credit for the pic.  So here is my life.  Trying to find ways to drive more sales and beat Jeff Bezos.  Of course having fun has to be part of the equation.  If not then its not worth it. Blogging is an art form.  I don't even know what I am doing. I can see why people that are good at it get paid. So today I created a list of to dos to beat Jeff Bezos. Create a schedule for media posts (need consistency) ya think? Improve marketing emails for customers Improve SEO settings on ...

Many people will ask me “What is Paparazzi Jewelry made of”?  Paparazzi jewelry is made of primarily iron and includes other trace minerals such as zinc, steel, aluminum, or copper.  Paparazzi Jewelry is also lead and nickel free. The other question I hear a lot is “Will Paparazzi Jewelry turn my skin green”?  Some people are sensitive to jewelry so they purchase jewelry labeled as hypoallergenic.  Even hypoallergenic jewelry can contain traces of nickel.  Even though Paparazzi Jewelry isn’t labeled as hypoallergenic, it contains no nickel.  People are surprised when they realize they can wear Paparazzi without any reaction.  But that doesn’t have anything to do with turning your skin green. So why does jewelry (even fine jewelry) turn your skin green? Copper and silver are usually the culprits.  These two metals, when combined with the acids on perspired skin, create salts.  These salts produce the green or black discoloration on your ...

Join me today on Facebook Live to preview your favorite fashion jewelry.  Valentines Day will be here before you can snap your fingers!  You can catch me live on my personal page at  https://www.facebook.com/latricia.dandridgebagnall  or on my business page at  https://www.facebook.com/papashopnetwork/ Hope you can join me.  In the meantime you can preview my fashion jewelry catalog online at  https://www.trishspaparazzi.com/ See you there!  -  Trish

Dialing in on Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for your Paparazzi Jewelry online store can’t be emphasized enough. Google search is used by 85% of consumers for shopping and product discovery, and 75% of searchers click on first page results. What is SEO? Simply put, SEO means ranking high on search results to drive traffic to your jewelry store web pages. SEO is complex with many elements affecting how search engines rank, and identify your site. So how do you get started?  Look at what your competition is doing.  Search Google for the products and services you sell.  Also search for the questions that your customers consistently ask.  The first page of Google search results indicates those competitors that are dialed in on their SEO. Answering these questions will help you with your SEO strategy: What pages appear in the search results? Competitors’ home pages, blog posts, and product pages? Do competitor products, images, or logos ap...

Is Paparazzi Jewelry junk?   Let’s first talk about what Paparazzi Jewelry isn’t.   Paparazzi Jewelry isn’t heirloom jewelry.   You’re probably not going to pass it down to your surviving family.   Paparazzi Jewelry is costume jewelry.   Now let’s put this into context.   Paparazzi Jewelry retails for $5 bucks!   That’s a helluva deal.   Try something.   Go buy yourself a Starbucks coffee.   Like the jewelry, it costs about $5 bucks.   Now drink it.   What happened?   It’s gone! You can’t drink it again.   With Paparazzi jewelry you can wear it time and time again.   You can also sell it OR gift it, even if you have already used it.  Try that with a Starbucks! You know what I think is junk?   Unfair expectations.   Let me explain.   After you drink a Starbucks do you say “That coffee is junk?”   Absolutely not.   As a matter of fact you will buy yourself another one tomorrow. ...

Photo: Getty Images The Spring 2020 Fashion Runways in New York have officially wrapped up.  Here are the top fashion takeaways for this spring: Oversize hoops Oversize and Statement necklaces The single earring Colorful jewelry Chokers T he use of natural materials like shell, stone, raffia, and wood suggests that designers are embracing earth-friendly materials in their designs.  Chokers remain high on the list of must haves and the single earring is all the new rage!  Designs saw a lot of color which will be a boon for fashion jewelry.  OVERSIZE - Yes oversize hoops and chain necklaces as well as statement necklaces were on full display on the runway.  The good news is that we have them all right here at Trish's Paparazzi Jewelry.   -  Trish

Thinking about selling on PoshMark?  There are a lot of sellers on PoshMark selling Paparazzi Jewelry.  As a consultant I always am concerned about violating policy.  Regardless of whether or not selling on PoshMark is policy compliant it is just too expensive.  The commission is 20 percent.  If you sell a $5 dollar item you have to pay them $2.95!!!!  That is nutso!  As a consultant I recommend that you shop around.  There are store hosting sites that offer so much more control at a fraction of the cost.  Here are the fees straight out of the PoshMark FAQ section. What are the fees for selling on Poshmark?  Citation - POSHMARK  Our fees are very simple and straightforward. For all sales under $15, Poshmark takes a flat commission of $2.95. You keep the rest. For sales of $15 or more, you keep 80% of your sale and Poshmark's commission is 20%. Once your sale has been delivered and received by your buyer, the earnings from...

Check out these hoop earrings. I love, love, love these earrings.  I only have a few left. The design has an artisan vibe and is trending hot!! Description:    A rippling stack of hammered and filigree-filled silver hoops radiates from the ear, coalescing into a dizzying frame. Earring attaches to a standard fishhook fitting.   Price:   $5.00 Like this Item?    Order on Website

So let's talk huge freaking diamonds like the one worn by Lady Gaga at the Oscars.  The 1 28 karat Tiffany’s yellow diamond necklace that Lady Gaga wore was a cross between a Festoon and a Pendant style necklace.  It is absolutely a beautiful work of art. Now it would be amazing if Paparazzi Accessories could create a necklace to imitate this beauty. I might be able to sell a few of them.  I am curious.  If I had some of these for sale would you buy one? Yes or No?  If it's good enough for Lady Gaga then it must be good enough for you.  And since the majority of us can't afford one, yours truly included, it would be great to just pretend right?  Let me know.  I do have a beautiful statement necklace that is loaded with diamond like gems.  Click here to preview

One of my favorite necklaces. A beautiful diamond solitaire  pendant necklace.  It is simple yet powerful and won't overpower your outfit. WHAT A GEM! Description -  A single rhinestone sparkles brilliantly at the bottom of a dainty silver chain, creating a stunning solitaire design. Features an adjustable clasp closure. Matching Earrings included. Available for Shipping or In Store Pick up Price - $5.00 Like this item?   Place order

In short NO.  There is a lot of confusion surrounding multi-level-marketing(MLM) and pyramid schemes.  Some MLMs are actually pyramid schemes.  Paparazzi Accessories is a Direct Sales Business model with characteristics that many confuse with MLM. For example, Paparazzi Accessories has leadership levels.  Does that sound scary?  If so then every Fortune 500 company that gives bonuses to its executives qualifies as an MLM.  Here is the one quality that separates Paparazzi Accessories.  As a consultant, I earn a 45% commission on everything I sell.  If you join my team, I don't get a cut of your sales.  You earn the same amount as I do.  You get a 45% commission on everything you sell.  As a leader, the company rewards YOU with bonuses for sales that roll up under you.  You can call it a downline if you like.  But I don't earn my commissions off of your back. The company pays us from their earnings!  So while some p...

Paparazzi Accessories is now offering free accessories for new consultants that join during the month of January.  Here are the details:   Join the Paparazzi party this month receive extra accessories for FREE inside your Starter Kit! Preview Pack ($99) = 5 Free Accessories Small Home Party Starter Kit ($299) = 25 Free Accessories Large Home Party Starter Kit ($499) = 50 Free Accessories There’s never been a better time to join this fabulous $5 family!   If you want to learn more about becoming a consultant then either  email me  or complete this online form.    If you want to join and take advantage of this offer simply go to my consultant page at paparazziaccessories.com and choose your kit.  -   Trish

I have to say that this cuff style bracelet is adorable.  I love the  variegated lines in the stone. Item Description: A refreshing orange stone is pressed into the center of a dainty silver cuff radiating with textured silver frames for a seasonal look.   Price $5.00 plus S&H  Place Order FYI. Paparazzi Accessories isn't well known for men's jewelry but we do sell it.  Selections are limited but I have been working to build an inventory.  This is my 3rd post today!  I am on a roll.  Already beat 2018!

Ok. Well it seems that I started this blog. Created my first post and then entirely forgot about it. So that's how busy its been.  A year has come and gone just like that!  Ok let me get you caught up.  I still haven't made it big time.  I am getting more organized and figuring out my website .  Now it's time to get serious with my blog.  That's what I said a year ago.  Fair enough.  Only time will tell.  Check back to see how it's going. Paparazzi Accessories Consultant Starter Kits  So the latest is that I created a new web page to offer the starter kits.  I didn't have this set up on the site and figured why should I just hand this over to my competition?  I am not huge into selling Paparazzi as a business for others.  Don't get me wrong, if someone is interested then I will wholeheartedly support and train them.  But I am not pushy.  I love selling jewelry and so that is what I focus on.  If anyon...