Interview with Phyliss Myers of Accessorize with Phyliss
As promised ... This week's interview.
I have known Phyliss for a couple of years now
and during that time I have personally witnessed her giving it her all to her
business and her customers. With her box
of bling she brings hope, fun and sparkly things. As you read her interview, you will get a
peek at her servant’s heart.
What is the name of your business?
Accessorize with Phyliss using
Premier Designs Jewelry.
What is the product that you provide?
It is a two-fold product. I provide high fashion jewelry at an
affordable price and I help women learn how to accessorize their outfit;
whether it be work, play or date [outfit].
When did you start accessorize with
Phyliss?
Accessorize with Phyliss I started
a year. I have been part of Premier
Designs for 3 years.
Why is there a difference between with 1
year and the 3 years?
I re-branded myself last year with
the help of my coach (that’s ME!) and we had talked about it and the
name that I was using was not telling people what I was doing so Accessorize
with Phyliss using Premier Designs jewelry says a lot more of who I am and what
I offer.
Branding … even
when you are in a direct sales like Premier Designs … is so important! It helps your customer build a relationship
that goes just the product itself. Plus
who doesn’t love to show off their own personality?
Where is your business located?
I work from home and I can travel
all around the Unites States and Puerto Rico (can I get a WEPA!) doing my
business.
Who does your business serve?
Women of all ages. Working women, stay-at-home moms but I try to
target working women.
When you say target, would you consider
that to be your ideal client?
My ideal customer is women in the
workforce.
What need does your customer fulfill for
your customers?
It helps them complete their outfit
[by using Premier Designs jewelry]. When
they look in the mirror they see a complete picture and they feel good about
themselves.
Being very familiar with Premier Designs, I know that
their beautiful jewelry can help take an outfit from blah to wow!
Anything you want to say about the need or
the service that your Premier Designs jewelry provides?
I also provide one-on-one style
session to women who perhaps … my business is based on home parties and a lot
of times women do not want to have a home party for whatever reason so I do
one-on-one or one-on-one a few of her friends instead of a whole group of
people. I have the ability to do
that. It does not necessarily have to be
in her home. It can be anywhere she
chooses.
You said home parties. Is that the main marketing plan for your type
of business?
Yes it is. For Premier Designs, the home party is the
main marketing plan. Even though we can
also do fundraisers and participate in vendor events.
Can you have a store?
No.
No brick and mortar.
Your business is a direct sales party plan,
is there anything else you want to say about Premier Designs itself?
Premier Designs has been in
business this is their 30th year that they have been in business and
it is a biblically based company that honors God, the family and then business third. They also don’t have quotas so
what that means is we do not have to sell X
amount dollars per month or quarter to get our discount. We get paid immediately when we sell whether
it be off our table or at a home party.
We do not have inventory. We are
not required to have inventory.
Is there any other need that your business
fulfills?
Yes. I have the privilege of helping other women
start and build a successful home-based business. We pride ourselves on touching lives and
helping other women realize that they are valuable and they have worth and that
they have been created by God and have immense
value and they can achieve anything they want in life.
That was awesome!
Anything else?
We support over 40 missions
worldwide.
A lot of our jewelry is put
together here in the United States though we may gather product from other
countries. And they pride themselves on
having a quality product for an affordable price.
Our company is debt free. Always has been.
Are you considered an independent
representative?
I am an independent jewelry
consultant.
The jewelry itself. What kind of jewelry is it?
It’s high fashion jewelry. Affordable.
The mean price is $35 to $55 and our product is high quality. They do not use sterling silver for the
silver plating. They use pure silver, 99%
pure silver. If a woman can only afford
one piece which she can get the most bang for her buck! We just came out with a line for spring and
one of the necklaces can be worn 30 different ways and that is what we try to
do so that women can get the most out of their product.
We start at $12 and go all the way
up to $102.
You said your jewelry is high fashion
jewelry. What is that?
High fashion jewelry is the bridge
between costume and fine jewelry because of the quality of the product it is better
than costume but is not real gold or silver jewelry.
What would be considered costume jewelry?
The stores that you see in the mall
that sell accessories sell costume jewelry.
Where the quality is less.
Who is your support system?
The main person in my life is my
husband. He is a retired Marine. He was in the service for 30 years and he is
100% military disabled, war vet. He is
my biggest supported. I also a very
small group of friends who are very supportive and help me with my business. Not necessarily buying from me but giving me
moral support and advice when I need it.
Support is PRICELESS!
How did you get bitten by the
entrepreneurial bug? How did you get
started in all this?
It is not the
first time that I have worked in direct sales in jewelry. I did work for another jewelry company and it
was not a great experience. And I was a
customer of Premiers for 2 years prior to my becoming a jewelry lady. I was interested in it but afraid to join
another direct sales company because of the bad experience. [But] This particular company walks the
talk! They are very transparent. They are a biblically based company which was
important to me. Very supportive of each
other! And meaning … quick story. Last year at rally, one of the girls had an
airline ticket and the airline cancelled the flight and neglected to tell her. She couldn’t afford to buy another ticket. We all rallied together and bought the ticket
for her so that she could go to national rally and I see that again and again
and again with jewelry ladies throughout the country where we rally around those
that have lost their home, lost their jobs or have been robbed or whatever the
case may be, this company rallies around its employees both at the home office
and the independent jewelry ladies throughout the United States and that is one
of the reasons why I decided to join this company.
I understand why you picked this particular
company to represent but why did you pick direct sales?
It gives me the independence that I
need. In the beginning I started it as a
second income to help pay off some financial burdens that I had but because of
my husband being 100% military disabled, it gives me the independence to work
when I want, be available for him and be my own boss.
I don’t have to ask for vacation or
I don’t have to explain my time.
I can take time off when I want which
is another good thing about the company, having no quotas. If I am not selling, no one is calling me on
the phone and harassing me about that. In
fact, two years ago, I broke my arm and I couldn’t sell for 3 months and they
have a prayer department and they prayed with me. And when I went to rally they
met me in person and that just shored up to me that I was working with the right
company.
It is very clear that Phyliss is very proud to be a
JEWELRY LADY and that she LOVES Premier Designs and its beliefs.
What has been your biggest success so far?
My biggest success so far is
feeling better about myself and who I have become because of this company. Being able to help others, not necessarily in
this business but just help others realize their personal worth and I always
say that it doesn’t matter what you sell, if you don’t believe in what you are
selling you are not going to be happy.
Whether it is a purple widget, jewelry or makeup or whatever you are
selling. You have to believe in the
product. I love Premier. I love what they stand for and I don’t see
myself leaving there any time soon and I tell that to women when I meet them or
when I am in a group situation that it may be for you or it may not be for you
but you have to find out what works for you and that is my biggest success to
me.
Let me repeat what Phyliss just said … “it may not be for
you but you have to find out what works for you”. Wowser!
We all have to give IT (whatever that IT is) a GO!! And she did.
Even after a bad experience she gave it a go and she found a company
that she loves to represent. Success!!
How does your business allow you to pay it
forward?
I do fundraisers [by selling
Premier Designs jewelry and donating a portion of the profits] for several
groups. One of which is animal rescue which
is close and dear to my heart.
What has been your biggest challenge up to
now?
My biggest challenge has been
getting organize, staying organized and following through. Working at home can sometimes be a blessing and
a curse because you can become lazy and not put the time into the business end
of it. Meaning the paperwork.
How have you helped yourself overcome this
challenge?
I have an accountability group (with
systematicYOU y’all!). I have
a coach (ME!)
and through that accountability group, I getting better at the business side of
my business. Keeping my focus where it
should be. It is not always easy. Life gets in the way but its little baby
steps.
So proud of Phyliss.
She is a fighter and does not ever give up!! In addition to admitting that she needs the
extra push and finding someone, something to give it to her!
Time for a fun question, if you could be a
super hero, what power would you possess?
The power of healing!
What is it about being an entrepreneur that
you just LOVE!?
The freedom to be able to help
others.
What value does having your own business
bring to your life?
I think the most important value
that I gain is my self-worth. That I am
able. I am ENOUGH! I don’t need anyone else’s approval other
than myself.
And with that said ... we are ending this interview! I am ENOUGH!
You are ENOUGH! We are ENOUGH!
Special offer
You must place your order(s) directly
with Phyliss so make sure to call, text or message her!
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Anyone who holds a jewelry party in the month of
February gets any ring in the Premier
Designs jewelry catalog for $14.00
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For anyone who places an individual order with
Phyliss in the month of February and spends $75.00 can pick an additional piece
for 50% off.
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These specials are good only for the
month of February. Make sure to mention promo
code systematicYOU when placing the
order.
To contact Phyliss, here is her info J
Phyliss Myers
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Company :
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Premier
Designs Jewelry
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Role :
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Independent
Designer
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Email :
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Phone :
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954-683-6779
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Facebook :
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facebook.com/Acessorizewithphylissmyers
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I really do hope you
enjoyed this interview and the amazing insight that this {lovely} woman entrepreneur
has brought to you. I love to see that
we are not alone in our experiences, fears, hopes and dreams!
Tune in for next week’s
blog where we will chat with Emily Freeman.
Happy Time Management
(a.k.a YOU management)
Tabby
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