I procrastinated, finding every excuse \u00a0not to have one. \u00a0 I thought I needed more of something, but not sure what it was. \u00a0 But \u00a0I started getting tired of putting it off and decided to just pick a date for my \u00a0Team Beachbody \u00a0Business Launch \u00a0Party. \u00a0 I picked April 30th. \u00a0 \u00a0I gave myself 3 weeks to prepare for the event. \u00a0 I \u00a0agonized whether I did the right thing. \u00a0 I emailed Rich asking for his advice. \u00a0 He gave me some great tips about what to serve, what to place out on the table. \u00a0 I also took the advice of Laura, and kept it simple. \u00a0 She told me a \u00a0while ago to have one, and to keep it simple and inexpensive. \u00a0 Her logic was that if I got all elaborate, people might feel like they would have to do that if they were a Coach. \u00a0 Their advice sounded good to me.
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\nAs soon as I picked the date, I sent out invitations through email and Facebook. \u00a0 I also invited people I met at the park and at the kids’ baseball games. \u00a0 I over-invited knowing not everyone would show up.
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\nAs the date approached, I made sure I kept a goals list \u00a0which \u00a0I used to plan my party. \u00a0 One day print out \u00a0Product Comparison Guide. \u00a0 Another day, print out Shakeology info. \u00a0 Next day print out labels with my contact info. \u00a0 Things were falling into place. \u00a0
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\nWith the guidance of Rich, I decided to serve small samples of Shakeology (Chocolate). \u00a0 I \u00a0would serve bite sized portions of P90X Performance Bars, and make a smoothie using Beachbody Vanilla Whey Protein Powder. \u00a0 These were all products that I used \u00a0regularly and loved. \u00a0 I printed out a recipe sheet for how to use the Vanilla Whey Protein (just 3 recipes – 1 \u00a0oatmeal, 2 smoothies). \u00a0 \u00a0
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\nThe day before my party, I was a little concerned \u00a0about how I could do this with \u00a0everyone’s kids here. \u00a0 Luckily it was only going to be an hour. \u00a0 I vacuumed, put toys away, swept the floors. Nothing too \u00a0out of the ordinary.
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\nMorning of the party, woke up as usual, read my devotions, did my stretching, showered \u00a0and got my older guys ready for school. \u00a0 I had my \u00a0protein-packed oatmeal for breakfast and was ready to go. \u00a0 I put a table cloth on my dining room table, placed my Team Beachbody products around the table, moved the chairs out of the way, and got my basics \u00a0for the smoothie and Shakeology ready to \u00a0blend. \u00a0
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\nI put the original P90X box out along \u00a0with the nutrition guide, \u00a0program guide and I put out a \u00a0two sets of bands that I use. \u00a0 I also put out the \u00a0BB Squishy Ball and the purple flat resistance band. \u00a0 I placed my \u00a0bite sized protein bars on a \u00a0two tiered dessert tray. \u00a0 I put my Shakeology bag out along with the 2 tubs of \u00a0protein powder (van. and choc.). \u00a0 Then I placed my printouts by the respective product area. \u00a0 I placed my laptop on the table to play some of the workout videos from the TBB website.
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\nNext, I set out a a pitcher of ice water, in case anyone needed to clean their palate between samples. \u00a0 Then I put a plate of \u00a0Goldfish crackers out for the kids. \u00a0 I was ready to go.
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\nMy first guest arrived with her two kids. \u00a0 It was someone who didn’t even respond! \u00a0 So that was a good sign. \u00a0 I had a total of \u00a0 8 guests show up some with kids, some without. \u00a0 Not everyone who RSVP’d as a “yes” showed up, and two people came who never said they were coming. \u00a0 So it turned out to be a \u00a0good crowd. \u00a0 I was only expecting 5 to show.
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\nI kept the session very informal. \u00a0 Mostly people trying samples, asking questions, and taking notes on what they liked. \u00a0 It seemed to go very well. \u00a0 I’m not sure if I’ll get to Emerald status because of this, but \u00a0I did make \u00a08 exposures in \u00a0an hour. \u00a0 And my confidence level shot way up.
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\nI am even already coming up with an idea for a second party. \u00a0 I’m thinking of having one during the \u00a0early summer, when the pool is open (that should attract more people). \u00a0 Maybe serve some P90X Recovery drink (ice cold). \u00a0 \u00a0And I’ll definitely keep it simple. \u00a0 \u00a0In fact, \u00a0even more simple than this one.
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\nIf you’re on the fence about having a Launch Party, or if you feel like you need more products, or more experience, please stop thinking that way. \u00a0 Just pick a date, stick to it and keep it simple. \u00a0 Get the word out through email, Facebook and tell your friends to bring friends. \u00a0 I know you won’t regret it.<\/p>\n