It’s about TIME someone came out to discuss the SU! financial rewards and help with learning how to run a successful business!! Thank you for your honestly, and great tips! My hats off to you to help demos across the country! It’s really NICE to know that you care even if we are not in your down line. AGAIN, THANK YOU!
Wow, Wow! In my 14 years as a demo, I’m FINALLY getting some REAL training and explanations. SU should be providing this type of detailed info. Thank you for taking the time to be everyone’s Upline... because many of us out here do not have one!!
Wendy, I rarely make comments on these things but I have to in this case. I think you are absolutely necessary and congratulation to you for doing this. This is exactly the kind of information that anyone who is getting into crafting as a personal hobby or as an on-line business need. I have a fairly good business mind and I am very well organized but I am not confident about getting into these types of on-line businesses because there is so much that is basically unknown. Most important, you are making it very clear, this is work. You have to be responsible for your actions and you have to be willing to do the work to make the profit. Yes it is all true for any business but many of these on-line systems seem to give the impression it is a get rich quick thing and don't emphasize that it also takes a lot of work and good organization. Looking forward to see more. Oh, by the way, I am a 72 year old retired man!
Hi John, I appreciate you taking the time to comment. It has become incredibly clear to me that so many people really have no idea how much work goes in to running an online business. It's been an adventure sharing all these things. I have mostly wonderful comments on my videos and I am SO happy that they are helping people. That was my goal. To help people understand the ins and outs and if they want to pursue a business to give them a direction to head in. Unusual for me to have a fella comment on my videos :) Thanks so much! Wendy
I am brand new, I have the website and have not received any sales. Thank you for being so truthful about your beginning. I feel like I have not received any help from the person I originally bought from too. Great to track your money!!!!
Well I’m not a SU demonstrator and I watched this as info to see what it was really like financially. I realized that this is really great info and your book would be great for any small home based business, especially if you’re just starting out. Thank you for being willing to put it all out there...seeing your numbers in both your videos truly helped with understanding it all. I’m going to share this out with a few friends I think would benefit from it. Thank you for sharing EVERYTHING!!!
Thank you for sharing all this info with us, it is really helping not to get overwhelmed by starting as an demonstrator. I think it helps a lot to hear how long it took you to make a profit, to not get easily discouraged and stay motivated.
This is very informative, but at the same time overwhelming. If I were a new demonstrator and wanted to sell and grow a business, this information is very much needed. Thank you for explaining how everything works. And I agree, this should be under Stampin’Up university umbrella as a staple.❤️👍🏼
I am going to try this, I have been a demo for 7 years and have done videos for 3 with one purchase. I don't understand what I am doing wrong. I will not give up! I love what I do and share what I love!! It's just frustrating! Thank you!!
Thank you so much for your honesty about your journey and experience with the business end of Stampin Up. And the benefits that are not monetary, the friends that are made and the impact that people make on you and the impact you make on other people. Thank you
Another fabulous video! Such helpful information. If you can, in the future, I would love a video explaining the various achievement levels, such as bronze, bronze elite, etc. Thanks, Wendy!
Thank you for doing these videos. I love my upline; she is creative and generous, but she doesn't really keep track of expenses or budget. I'm starting out and want to at least break even. I use Dave Ramsey and envelopes for personal expenses and tried to approach SU the same way. What you have provided is how I think, and it will help me keep from overspending. I'm anxious to see all your suggestions for new demonstrators who don't yet have a sales base to cover all the expenses you list. I'm grateful for your openness and willingness to spend time on new demonstrators.
This is really helpful! Stampin' Up! would benefit from buying these videos from you and using them with all their demonstrators. I'm a hobby demonstrator thinking about leaving SU and am inspired by your videos--even if I don't want to grow my business. Thank you.
@@WendyCranford I want to use SU products and can buy them from a friend who has been very successful developing her business. I'm also interested in products from other companies and more interested in the craft rather than the business. Several frustrations in a row--products running out, impossibility of getting into OnStage Local, for example--made me think that I'd prefer life as a customer. As you mentioned in the video, I'm so thankful for the intangibles that SU has led me to--including finding some delightful youtubers to follow!
Hello, I just happened to see your first video about the budget and I want to thank you for sharing. I just started to sell my products that are not related to paper products but this really helped me out...again thank you for sharing!
Great learning; my second time listening! Have your written information/ workbook and even though only a shopper, I’ve made Silver, but i need to be more accountable to my self! You are terrific! Thanks!
Hi Wendy, this is so interesting and great that you are sharing the info. I am not a demonstrator but do buy SU products and love them! I have always steered away from becoming a demonstrator knowing it is a business like any other and all that it would bring. I would not have the time and energy for it at this stage in my life but in the future, well, maybe! tfs, X
Thank you for watching. Do you buy SU products? Because I have to tell you if you do its worth buying the starter kit just to get the discount on products.
Wendy, Thank you so much for sharing!! I have signed up 3 previous times with SU and quit due to not pacing or handling the business itself in a successful manner. Thanks for your resources, thoughts and sharing your actuals. I love your honesty and I hope this series of videos brings you many many new downlines!! I look forward to each in your series!! Your info is great for even personal record keeping and even a brick and mortar business!! Great job!!! Hugs...k :)
Hi there - I have a video on this already in my subscription group. However if you are one of my team members you have full access to all my training for free.
I understand how you are going about using credit cards but I like using a card that I can add money to. I use that so I have a credit card but yet it is more of a cash card than a real credit card.
WOW i am so glad this showed up in my inbox to watch! I an a new demo and have a great upline but really appreciate you showing us the "real deal" and how to stay on track. I also am checking out Rhonda's business program. I hope it is ok if i sign up since she is not my upline--is this ok or a no no?? I would never want to hurt my upline's feelings.
Hi Wendy, I came across your channel while researching Stampin Up as a business online. I love these financial videos, thank you so much. I know you have a disclaimer about not being a finance/ tax pro but hopefully my question is more on the generic side. If I were interested in joining as a demonstrator to get a discount on products to stock up for six months or a year before I really dig into selling to others, do I have to include any/ all purchases on my taxes? I’m assuming yes and that’s what holds me back from joining. You mentioned paying quarterly and having an accountant so I’m guessing your business is completely separate from your individual taxes. I know my best bet is to consult an accountant. I’d probably have to get an EIN and pay an accountant to keep all of that separate. I did read over the Independent Contractor Agreement and you’re on your own as far as these financial questions are concerned. Anyway, I appreciate you sharing all you did about the financial aspects. I haven’t seen anyone else come remotely close to what you’ve shared and it’s immensely helpful. Thanks and have a great day!
Hi Melinda, First and foremost just join! LOL.. If you like the products you get a discount even if you never do anything more. But if you do want to run a business it's a great one to do. You do not have to submit taxes unless you earn more than $600 a year. In which case SU will send you a 1099. Also, if you are doing something that collects money you would need to claim that if you are making an income. But if you are just getting the discount you do not need to file taxes. I hope that helps you! And if you don't already have a demonstrator picked out I would love for you to join our team: luvinstampin.com/join-my-team
Great information, Wendy! Thank you for sharing. Can you talk a little more about how you use PayPal? Is it a personal account or business account? I know they charge a fee for transactions - is that over and above a monthly fee? Want to add online classes using PayPal as the payment method but not sure exactly how it will work. Thanks, again! Looking forward to more of your videos.
Thnx for your helpful video, I am really interested in your shelving behind you. Is that a single bookshelf unit? Where did you get it? Do you have dimensions?
Hi there! Me again! You’re probably going to hear from me a fair amount. Like I said I’m new (January) but what I didn’t say is that my upline does not do any training or anything ☹️, so I’m on my own! Ok, for the question, lol. I have been using Vertical Response for my emails (like to send out my monthly newsletter) and they go into everyone’s junk folder! Even those that have already read one before. Does yours do that? I’m so bummed because I already paid for 1 year. Blarg.
The junk mail thing happens quite a bit. You have to tell people to white list you on their email. This means their email service recognizes your email and allows it into the inbox. IT's a problem we all have.
bonjour moije suis français et j'habite en France nous avons les euros comme moyens de paiement votre stampin up cahier de budget à combien serait il en euro merci pour votre éventuelle réponse
@Wendy Cranford I wondered about it too. Curious to get to know the answer ... google did not help on that matter. Thanks for your answer in advance :-)
Why pay for SAB when you can get them free and you aren’t charged tax and shipping? That’s a loss of money. And at $250 you would have received an additional $25 in rewards if you ordered in January. And your purchases from January thru March go towards your SAB rewards for all SAB sales January thru March.
Hi Beth, Thanks for your question. I think you have a great point. Great way to save money is to not purchase something you can later get free. However, if you're a business demo and you're selling, especially online, it's extremely helpful to have products in advance so that you can create samples, videos, etc before the release of the product. Often times by the time everyone has the product you are missing the boat on getting the info/ideas to people in advance as a lot of people have already shown the product. It's definitely food for thought. :) Hugs Wendy
It’s about TIME someone came out to discuss the SU! financial rewards and help with learning how to run a successful business!! Thank you for your honestly, and great tips! My hats off to you to help demos across the country! It’s really NICE to know that you care even if we are not in your down line. AGAIN, THANK YOU!
Aw, you're sweet. Thank you for the nice comment.
Wow, Wow! In my 14 years as a demo, I’m FINALLY getting some REAL training and explanations. SU should be providing this type of detailed info. Thank you for taking the time to be everyone’s Upline... because many of us out here do not have one!!
Wendy, I rarely make comments on these things but I have to in this case. I think you are absolutely necessary and congratulation to you for doing this. This is exactly the kind of information that anyone who is getting into crafting as a personal hobby or as an on-line business need. I have a fairly good business mind and I am very well organized but I am not confident about getting into these types of on-line businesses because there is so much that is basically unknown. Most important, you are making it very clear, this is work. You have to be responsible for your actions and you have to be willing to do the work to make the profit. Yes it is all true for any business but many of these on-line systems seem to give the impression it is a get rich quick thing and don't emphasize that it also takes a lot of work and good organization. Looking forward to see more. Oh, by the way, I am a 72 year old retired man!
Hi John,
I appreciate you taking the time to comment. It has become incredibly clear to me that so many people really have no idea how much work goes in to running an online business. It's been an adventure sharing all these things. I have mostly wonderful comments on my videos and I am SO happy that they are helping people. That was my goal. To help people understand the ins and outs and if they want to pursue a business to give them a direction to head in.
Unusual for me to have a fella comment on my videos :) Thanks so much!
Wendy
I am brand new, I have the website and have not received any sales. Thank you for being so truthful about your beginning. I feel like I have not received any help from the person I originally bought from too. Great to track your money!!!!
Congratulations on your patience and successful business savvy!!!
Well I’m not a SU demonstrator and I watched this as info to see what it was really like financially. I realized that this is really great info and your book would be great for any small home based business, especially if you’re just starting out. Thank you for being willing to put it all out there...seeing your numbers in both your videos truly helped with understanding it all. I’m going to share this out with a few friends I think would benefit from it. Thank you for sharing EVERYTHING!!!
I'm so glad you posted this video! I live on a budget (Dave Ramsey) already, so this fits right into my lifestyle! Thank you!!
Thank you for sharing all this info with us, it is really helping not to get overwhelmed by starting as an demonstrator. I think it helps a lot to hear how long it took you to make a profit, to not get easily discouraged and stay motivated.
This is very informative, but at the same time overwhelming. If I were a new demonstrator and wanted to sell and grow a business, this information is very much needed. Thank you for explaining how everything works. And I agree, this should be under Stampin’Up university umbrella as a staple.❤️👍🏼
I know it can be overwhelming. But you just have to take a bite off at a time. You can't eat an elephant in one bite. Right?
Thank you! As a new demonstrator, this is extremely helpful
I appreciate the valuable info you are giving. Right now I'm just a hobby demonstrator, but am looking to being more active.
I am going to try this, I have been a demo for 7 years and have done videos for 3 with one purchase. I don't understand what I am doing wrong. I will not give up! I love what I do and share what I love!! It's just frustrating! Thank you!!
Thank you so much for your honesty about your journey and experience with the business end of Stampin Up. And the benefits that are not monetary, the friends that are made and the impact that people make on you and the impact you make on other people. Thank you
Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom!! Love your fun videos and especially these helpful hints
Another fabulous video! Such helpful information. If you can, in the future, I would love a video explaining the various achievement levels, such as bronze, bronze elite, etc. Thanks, Wendy!
I am a hobby demonstrator, but think about growing my business at some point. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for doing these videos. I love my upline; she is creative and generous, but she doesn't really keep track of expenses or budget. I'm starting out and want to at least break even. I use Dave Ramsey and envelopes for personal expenses and tried to approach SU the same way. What you have provided is how I think, and it will help me keep from overspending. I'm anxious to see all your suggestions for new demonstrators who don't yet have a sales base to cover all the expenses you list. I'm grateful for your openness and willingness to spend time on new demonstrators.
This is really helpful! Stampin' Up! would benefit from buying these videos from you and using them with all their demonstrators. I'm a hobby demonstrator thinking about leaving SU and am inspired by your videos--even if I don't want to grow my business. Thank you.
You are so incredibly sweet. But that will never happen LOL May I ask why you are thinking of leaving SU?
@@WendyCranford I want to use SU products and can buy them from a friend who has been very successful developing her business. I'm also interested in products from other companies and more interested in the craft rather than the business. Several frustrations in a row--products running out, impossibility of getting into OnStage Local, for example--made me think that I'd prefer life as a customer. As you mentioned in the video, I'm so thankful for the intangibles that SU has led me to--including finding some delightful youtubers to follow!
Hi Wendy! This is such great information, thank you soooo much for sharing! Mary
You're welcome!
Hello, I just happened to see your first video about the budget and I want to thank you for sharing. I just started to sell my products that are not related to paper products but this really helped me out...again thank you for sharing!
Hi there- Thank you so much for your comment. Yes this workbook could be used for any business.
How do we connect with Rhonda's coaching that you seem to love?
Thank you Wendy for explaining all of this to us it is really helpful
Great learning; my second time listening! Have your written information/ workbook and even though only a shopper, I’ve made Silver, but i need to be more accountable to my self! You are terrific! Thanks!
Thank you, Wendy! What an amazing resource you are providing. This is just what I needed!
Love this. Thanks Wendy
Great video! Very informative. Thanks for sharing all this wonderful information!
I would like to see how you put your binder together what are your sections
Thank you for your videos this has been made most helpful. It can very difficult to know where to start, again this will help me to get started.
Hi Wendy, this is so interesting and great that you are sharing the info. I am not a demonstrator but do buy SU products and love them! I have always steered away from becoming a demonstrator knowing it is a business like any other and all that it would bring. I would not have the time and energy for it at this stage in my life but in the future, well, maybe! tfs, X
Thank you for watching. Do you buy SU products? Because I have to tell you if you do its worth buying the starter kit just to get the discount on products.
Will you have a video for us that just want to join for the discount ?
Absolutely love this series. Thank you xx💚
Wendy, Thank you so much for sharing!! I have signed up 3 previous times with SU and quit due to not pacing or handling the business itself in a successful manner. Thanks for your resources, thoughts and sharing your actuals. I love your honesty and I hope this series of videos brings you many many new downlines!! I look forward to each in your series!! Your info is great for even personal record keeping and even a brick and mortar business!! Great job!!! Hugs...k :)
I just stumbled upon this video..very informative ty..are you out of Wisconsin?
Thank you so much! This was very helpful.
Hi thank you for sharing i found it very intresting
Hi Wendy! I am considering becoming a stamping up consultant but I was wondering how you are navigating this during Covid? Maybe a future vid? Thanks!
Hi there - I have a video on this already in my subscription group. However if you are one of my team members you have full access to all my training for free.
thanks again, Wendy, for all the valuable information
Thanks for all the help 😊
This is a wonderful video and I can use all of the information that you shared. Thank you
Great video with awesome content Wendy! I subscribed to your channel.
Thank you
Thanks for all the great tips!
Immensely helpful...thank you!
Hello. I wonder if you still have the report book for sale and how much will be. Thanks
Thank you. You are so very helpful!
Thank you!
I understand how you are going about using credit cards but I like using a card that I can add money to. I use that so I have a credit card but yet it is more of a cash card than a real credit card.
WOW i am so glad this showed up in my inbox to watch! I an a new demo and have a great upline but really appreciate you showing us the "real deal" and how to stay on track. I also am checking out Rhonda's business program. I hope it is ok if i sign up since she is not my upline--is this ok or a no no?? I would never want to hurt my upline's feelings.
I believe it's totally ok. It's just training. It will only help your upline if you do well :) She should be happy if you take training.
I always use a credit card when ordering I get cash back on it
Hi Wendy, I came across your channel while researching Stampin Up as a business online. I love these financial videos, thank you so much. I know you have a disclaimer about not being a finance/ tax pro but hopefully my question is more on the generic side. If I were interested in joining as a demonstrator to get a discount on products to stock up for six months or a year before I really dig into selling to others, do I have to include any/ all purchases on my taxes? I’m assuming yes and that’s what holds me back from joining. You mentioned paying quarterly and having an accountant so I’m guessing your business is completely separate from your individual taxes. I know my best bet is to consult an accountant. I’d probably have to get an EIN and pay an accountant to keep all of that separate. I did read over the Independent Contractor Agreement and you’re on your own as far as these financial questions are concerned. Anyway, I appreciate you sharing all you did about the financial aspects. I haven’t seen anyone else come remotely close to what you’ve shared and it’s immensely helpful. Thanks and have a great day!
Hi Melinda, First and foremost just join! LOL.. If you like the products you get a discount even if you never do anything more. But if you do want to run a business it's a great one to do. You do not have to submit taxes unless you earn more than $600 a year. In which case SU will send you a 1099. Also, if you are doing something that collects money you would need to claim that if you are making an income. But if you are just getting the discount you do not need to file taxes. I hope that helps you! And if you don't already have a demonstrator picked out I would love for you to join our team: luvinstampin.com/join-my-team
Great information, Wendy! Thank you for sharing. Can you talk a little more about how you use PayPal? Is it a personal account or business account? I know they charge a fee for transactions - is that over and above a monthly fee? Want to add online classes using PayPal as the payment method but not sure exactly how it will work. Thanks, again! Looking forward to more of your videos.
Thanks enjoying this so much
Thank you
Thank You!
Great video. Would purchasing a suite be a good way to host a workshop?
Thnx for your helpful video, I am really interested in your shelving behind you. Is that a single bookshelf unit? Where did you get it? Do you have dimensions?
They were custom built by a friend of mine.
Great video, very helpful.
Hi Wendy, how do we get the new updates. I purchased your workbook last year.
Thank you 😊😊😊
Very cute card.
THANK YOU
I don’t see the free
These videos are awesome!
Thank you :) Make sure to join the new Facebook group facebook.com/groups/businessbudgetworkbook/
another awesome video!
Love your lipstick! What is it?
Thank you! I think it's Very Berry from Neutrogena :)
Hi there! Me again! You’re probably going to hear from me a fair amount. Like I said I’m new (January) but what I didn’t say is that my upline does not do any training or anything ☹️, so I’m on my own!
Ok, for the question, lol. I have been using Vertical Response for my emails (like to send out my monthly newsletter) and they go into everyone’s junk folder! Even those that have already read one before. Does yours do that? I’m so bummed because I already paid for 1 year. Blarg.
The junk mail thing happens quite a bit. You have to tell people to white list you on their email. This means their email service recognizes your email and allows it into the inbox. IT's a problem we all have.
bonjour moije suis français et j'habite en France nous avons les euros comme moyens de paiement votre stampin up cahier de budget à combien serait il en euro merci pour votre éventuelle réponse
What is My SU Blog?
@Wendy Cranford I wondered about it too. Curious to get to know the answer ... google did not help on that matter. Thanks for your answer in advance :-)
stamparell I found it. It’s My Stampin Blog. mystampinblog.com/
Why pay for SAB when you can get them free and you aren’t charged tax and shipping? That’s a loss of money. And at $250 you would have received an additional $25 in rewards if you ordered in January. And your purchases from January thru March go towards your SAB rewards for all SAB sales January thru March.
Hi Beth, Thanks for your question. I think you have a great point. Great way to save money is to not purchase something you can later get free. However, if you're a business demo and you're selling, especially online, it's extremely helpful to have products in advance so that you can create samples, videos, etc before the release of the product. Often times by the time everyone has the product you are missing the boat on getting the info/ideas to people in advance as a lot of people have already shown the product. It's definitely food for thought. :) Hugs Wendy
What is SAB?
@@carolynsmith959 SAB is Sale A Bration - it's a promotion that Stampin UP! does every year where you get a free item with each $50 you spend.