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Bulletin: Kleeneze Makes For Merry Month
Bulletin: Kleeneze Makes For Merry Month
01.05.09 Issue 17
Ever wonder why they call it the merry month of May? Is it because this is the time that were gently woken up by the sun pouring in the window and the melodic chirping of birds in the trees? Or maybe its because warmer weather has at long last arrived, trees and flowers have started to blossom and joy and hope is renewed after a long winter? Is it heck!! May is merry for one reason only and thats because its the month of Kleenezes greatest event one that promises more energy, more excitement and more thrills than ever before. It is, of course, the Kleeneze Summer Showcase and if we sound over-excited about it, thats because we are. Not that we need a reason to be animated about the prospect of spending the day with hundreds of equally animated people, but well give you some anyway:
destination is finally announced. And this one is going to bring some real cheers of excitement to the arena trust us! Weve got goose bumps just thinking about it.
Next week sees Kleenezes 86th anniversary, so it seems fitting that we are welcoming someone to the Kleeneze Blackpool revealed Without a doubt, this is one of our favourite parts of stage who changed the face of our company back in the Showcase. After all the whooping, cheering, the 60s. Now the Director of the Direct Selling clapping and downright rowdiness, its amazing when Association, Richard Berry was brought in as a the whole arena becomes utterly silent only to erupt when the CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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management consultant for Kleeneze 40 years ago and has remained a staunch supporter of the business ever since. A key member of the industry, hes here to talk about where he sees the future of the business heading.
handset too. Plus, weve got the Retail Recognition Draw prize to give away on the day 3 lots of 1000! Throughout the day, we'll also be giving away: 8 x case of wine (6 bottles) 10 x pairs of tickets for the Christmas Showcase 3 x BlackBerry handsets 2 x weekends in The Blackpool 5 star hotel 10 x Retail Kits 2 x bottles of Champagne Dont kick yourself for not being there and having a chance to win some of these fantastic prizes!
Being the first to hear the news and receive the catalogues
Ok, ok, we know this point is about getting stuff again what can we say - its a weakness! But, theres something very satisfactory about Showcases for being the first to get the news before anyone else. Then, our voucher offers mean that well be the first to get the new Christmas Catalogues when they come out, plus we get to bag some amazing offers from DVDs to liquorice. Its like Christmas without the hassle! Yes, raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens are all very well and good, but the Kleeneze Showcase is without a doubt our favourite thing. Well see you there!
Yes, Kriss Akabusi will be training us during the morning and then giving us a great big pat on the back in the afternoon. T-Mobile will be there on the day giving you the chance to win a Blackberry and
BOOK TODA Y!
Showcase Tickets cost 20/30. You can pay by credit card, debit card or using your Kleeneze account. Order code: Use code 00027 when inputting your normal product order Telephone: Call the Kleeneze Service Centre on +44 (0) 844 848 5000. Alternatively, call the NIA Ticket Factory on +44 (0) 844 581 0745 (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm). Standard National call rates apply. Online: Visit www.theticketfactory.com (24 hours). Go to View all our events and scroll down to Kleeneze Summer Showcase. Fax: Fax the booking form (available to download from the DSA) to +44 (0)121 767 3849. Post: Post the booking form (available to download from the DSA) to The Ticket Factory, Centre Core, The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. PROSPECT TICKETS: You can book your FREE prospect tickets directly through the Kleeneze Service Centre on 0844 848 5000 giving your prospects name, address, phone number and email address, and that week your prospect will receive a confirmation email (you will be copied in) which he/she should print out and bring to the Showcase. The deadline for registering your prospects is WEDNESDAY 6 MAY. Anytime after that, due to the fact that there will be no time to send an email to your prospect, you will have to register them at the NIA Box Office at the morning of the Showcase, so try and avoid the queues and the hassle by booking them in early. IMPORTANT: Prospect tickets must be collected from the NIA Box Office windows at Door CL5 from 9.00am (until the start of lunchtime) on Showcase day by presenting: 1) PHOTO ID and 2) A PRINT OUT OF THEIR CONFIRMATION EMAIL. Tickets will NOT be given out without this printed email and proof of identity. The tear-off corner of the ticket can be handed in, in exchange for a free lunch pack. These tickets do NOT include voucher offers.
DISTRIBUTORS WHO HAVE JOINED SINCE THE LAST SHOWCASE CAN GET A FREE TICKET TO THE SHOWCASE. SIMPLY PHONE THE SERVICE CENTRE TO BOOK.
Inspiring Ireland
As we walk away from the NIA arena, full of inspiration, motivation and a little goody bag to boot we wont be disheartened that its all over. Well just be excited that its happening all over again on 16 May in Dublin at Kleeneze Ireland Summer Showcase. Kleeneze Ireland can look forward to performances from the two highest earners in the whole business Bob Webb and Gavin Scott, Michael Khatkar revealed to us. These are two Distributors who set the foundation for this business and still are hugely instrumental for growth in Ireland and the UK. I truly believe that this particular Showcase in Dublin is going to set the tone and be the catalyst that inspires more of the Irish Network than ever to qualify for the Autumn Destination. Were also looking forward to testimonials from Tim Murphy, Belinda Wallace and Martina McGrath on the day. Over the past couple of years, the Irish Showcases have been consistently growing and were expecting our biggest turn-out to date on 16 May. Make sure you join us for another spectacular Kleeneze event! Kleeneze Ireland Summer Showcase takes place on Saturday 16 May at the Radisson SAS hotel, Dublin Airport. Doors open at 11am for a 12 noon start and tickets are just 5 per Distributor. Be there!!!!
As your PR partner, SASS will be present at the May conference at the NIA and is very keen to tap into and promote the opportunities Kleeneze presents to those facing redundancy. SASS is therefore keen to talk to those distributors who have been affected by the current recession and have turned to Kleeneze to take control of their finances. Talking about your own experience may encourage others to investigate the Kleeneze business opportunity and help drive new enquiries, so if you think this sounds like you or somebody in your team, then please speak to either Rachel or Cerys at SASS on the concourse on May 9th. SASS is here to help raise the profile of your business in your local area and to help you get involved in PR, which could result in new telephone and web enquiries and new team members for you. Talk to SASS about any major business achievements, charity work or community initiatives you may have been involved in and the team will then review and let you know whether they think it will make the news.
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Its been just five months since Mike and Jean Day took the Distributor of the Year title on the NIA stage at the Kleeneze New Year Showcase. Since then, the couple have sailed the seas of the Caribbean, staying in the plush ship owners cabin and watched as their business has boomed off the back of the recession. Have you noticed the recession having an effect on your business? Jean: Yes. Recruiting is really good and theres such a good calibre of people. We started a guy earlier this year who has his own business and owns properties too. He made 250 just on his first two drops. Hes a person that you just love being in your business. He doesnt mind getting his hands dirty at all. Hes got a villa in Portugal and his business wasnt doing well, but he said Im not going to scrimp on the luxuries and joined to pay for a holiday! What do you mean by good calibre? Jean: For instance, one of our prospects recently was a property developer who is now stuck with 25 houses and cant sell them. These guys have lost the money and really want to make it back. They want to work for it. Theyre not scared of hard work. The ones who stick in this business are the ones who get the foundations right and can teach other people to do the same. With all the news of redundancies in the press at the moment, it must be taking you back to how you started in Kleeneze. Mike: I worked for 40 years in the printing industry as a colour retoucher. I just didnt see redundancy coming. I thought Id be there until retirement. You think youre going to get another job. You even start looking at franchisesBut its a lot of money to start up and you dont get anything back really for the first two years. The thought of not making any money until I turned 58 sent me into panic situation! Jean: At the same time, Jackie [White] showed us her cheque for 7k. Before that shed sent us videos and information, but we just werent interested because we were both in good jobs. Its all about timing and circumstance. In Mikes case it was a bit like, well, what do you have to lose? And, although I was still working, later I was made redundant too. Mike: Around that time, Jackie asked us to come to the January Showcase. It was a miserable, cold day and we were really halfhearted about it, but it there that we finally got it; realised what Kleeneze was all about.
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Jean, you come from a direct sales background. Do you think that helped you get your Kleeneze business up and running so quickly? Jean: Ive been in direct sales for 25 years, from party plan to corporate. At the time I was made redundant I was on 40,000 a year, so even though I was on Mikes Distributorship, I wasnt really on board. To be honest, my sales background proved to be a bit of a hindrance to begin with. In my hard sell days, youd go see a transport manager to sell him a car and youd have to be dead hard and dead pushy. If I went to see a housewife, who wants to earn an extra 400 per month, Id put her off! I had to be careful. I learnt how to identify with people and relate to them. With Kleeneze, its more about planting seeds with your prospect. Do that, get them to the Showcase and then it will all come together. Mike: I found sponsoring very difficult to begin with. Because Jean was used to the appointments, shed go in and do all the talking, Id end up talking to the guy or girl not wanting to talk because Jean was overdoing it! Their ears would prick up though when I would tell my story of redundancy and how I got into Kleeneze. Jean and I were like good cop, bad cop! Jean: Thats why we do our appointments together. Weve got a really good rapport. Try to go on your appointments together, because it carries more weight, you can pick up on who the person responds to. Its our strength for appointments. They say that anyone can succeed in this business. Is that really true? Jean: Yes and no. Youve got to self-develop to succeed. Anybody can do the retailing. Anyone can earn 1,000 in the first month. We proved it with Mark James (Senior Distributor). However, when it comes to the sponsoring and the learning of the business, youve got to develop the belief in yourself and the confidence, as well as learn to mix with different people. How important is sponsoring to becoming a success? Jean: I think you can make good money through retailing. Marie and
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Jeremy Simmonds, our top retailers, retail about 5000 a month, earning around 2.5k. Mike: A lot of people come on board thinking theyll never sponsor but they change. Especially nowadays when everyone knows someone whos been made redundant, its much easier. For us the one that always stands out is Harry Hancock, the farmer. When he joined he really didnt want to sponsor and wanted to stick to retailing. Then he was talking to his accountant and his accountant asked about Kleeneze and hearing about it, said oh that sounds like something my wife could do. And thats when it clicked for Harry just how easy the sponsoring side could be. That just goes to show how simply telling your story can sell the business. Does your own story help you? Jean: Now, of course, our story helps so much in recruiting, as we were made redundant too, but before we just used to use other peoples stories. You can always find a story thats significant and we teach our team to tell the stories that are relevant to the person theyre going to see. Does anyone ever come into the business with unrealistic impressions of how fast and how much they can earn? Mike: Some people think its all just about getting people to join, but they dont think about supporting them. Its not the number of people you get in its no good bringing five people in a month and not supporting them. Sometimes when new people start to sponsor they think they should bring in the same amount of people in every month. There has to be a bit of a slowdown though while you support the first few, then you can move on. That support is such an important part of your business. Jean: People join to earn money, so if you support them and get them to that 10% or 13% in the first four weeks, theyll stay. And thats easily achievable. Youve done amazingly well. Winning Distributor of the Year must have been the cherry on the cake for you. Jean: You cant even explain how you feel. Youre sitting there thinking and then suddenly you hear Patrick Jolly say your name. It was surreal. It was unbelievable. It was the ultimate like a BAFTA! Its such power to keep it in the group, as well. For us the magic moment had to be when they surprised us at our meeting the weekend after and showed all the highlights of our seven year journey. We didnt have a clue that was going to happen. The morale of the team is buzzing now. The whole group is buzzing. What are you looking forward to now? Jean: What were really looking forward to is the business growing bigger. We can see that already from the start and we want to get our people out there, because theyre the next generation. Weve got some really good people coming through and were excited for them because we can see their future. It is the right time for them to grow.
When Jean and Mike Day were announced as Distributor of the Year it came as no surprise to any of us in their team. They run fantastic trainings, have an incredible work ethic and make being part of this business so much fun. They have inspired so many of us over the years and it was wonderful to see them being recognised by the company. After the Showcase, the team secretly planned how we could celebrate together in recognition of their achievement. So, we organised a slide show comprising of music and photos of Jean, Mike and the Focus Group from over the years to show at the key meeting. It was an amazing journey to watch, seeing all the places in the world they have visited not only on their own but with many of their team. Needless to say, Jean didnt stop weeping from beginning to end! John and Karina Beesley, Bronze Senior Executive Distributors
Editors note: Thank you to everyone who entered the search for EWBs Cape(d) Crusader. As previously mentioned, we had hundreds of replies and are unable to reply to them all personally. However, please let us know how you are continuing with your qualification and we will endeavour to publish your story in a future edition of the newsletter.
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5 May (2/6,30/6,28/7,25/8,22/9,20/10,17/11,15/12) Hemel Hempstead Opportunity Meeting, Holiday Inn, Breakspear Way, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD HP2 4UA. 3 per distributor, guests free. 7:30pm for 8pm start. Business dress please. Hosts: Rosina & Frank Pocock. Tel: 01442 256405. (2/6; 30/6; 28/7; 25/8; 22/9; 20/10; 17/11) Bristol Opportunity Meeting. Ship Inn (next to Premier Inn),Thornbury Road, Alveston, BRISTOL, BS35 3LL. 8.00pm start. Business dress please. Distributors 2 per head, guests FREE. Host: Andy Cooper, ITS 124171. T. 01179 819526. (First Tuesday of every month) Business Opportunity Meeting. St Leonards Hotel,Ringwood Road, St Leonards, RINGWOOD, Hampshire, BH24 2NP 7.30pm for 8pm start, . 2.50 per person. Business dress please. Hosts Bob Dalton and Sue Marshall on 01425 480675 or ITS 119727. (3/6, 1/7, 29/7, 26/8, 23/9, 21/10, 18/11, 16/12) Somerset Business Opportunity Meeting, The Bathpool Inn, Bathpool, TAUNTON, TA2 8BE, 7.30pm for 8pm start. 3 per Distributorship, guests free. Carlsberg dont do BOMs, but if they did, theyd probably say this is the best BOM in the world...but you need to come along to find out! Contact Chris and Jacqui Hill on 01458 851046, 0967 661442, ITS 237999, Ezereach: 01458888065 email somersetbom@toprewards.co.uk. (8/6, 6/7, 3/8, 31/8, 28/9, 26/10, 23/11,16/12) Norwich Business Opportunity Meeting, Holiday Inn, Ipswich Rd, NORWICH. NR4 6EP 7.30pm for 8pm start. 3 per . Distributor, guests free. Business dress please. Contact Stephen on 07810126010. (four weekly) Second of our new Business Opportunity Training Meetings at COVENTRY, The Novotel, M6 Jct 3. 7.30 for 8.00 start, 3.00 per distributorship, guests free. Everyone is welcome. Further details from Margaret Moore 01780 782797. (10/06, 8/07, 5/08, 2/09, 30/09, 28/10, 25/11) West Sussex Business Opportunity Showcase at the Royal George, Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham-by- Sea, WEST SUSSEX, BN43 6TA, on the Holmbush Roundabout. Fantastic training from guest speakers followed by a scintillating sizzle for only 2.50 per Distributor, Guests FREE. 7.30pm for 8pm prompt start, Business dress please. Hosts:- Judy & Gordon Seldon, 01903 893887. (10/6,8/7,5/8,2/9,30/9,28/10,25/11) Essex Business Opportunity Meeting at The Holiday Inn, Brook Street, BRENTWOOD, CM14 5NF, J28 M25. 7.30 for 8pm start. Business Dress please. Everyone Welcome Hosts Richard & Vanadis. EzeReach: 01206 804 635. (10/6, 8/7, 5/8, 2/9, 28/10, 25/11) Open Opportunity Meeting at The Kingsway Hotel, Kingsway, Kirkby In Ashfield NOTTINGHAM NG17 7FN, telephone 01623 407187. 8pm9.30pm. 3 per distributorship, guests free. Contact Mike and Margaret Drayton on 01623 722500. (second Wednesday of every month) Business Opportunity Meeting, Chobham Rugby Club, Fowlers Wells, Windsor Road, CHOBHAM, Surrey GU24 8NA. Doors open at 8pm for 8:30pm start. 2.50 per person, guests free. Business dress is the norm. Everyone welcome! Business presentation, recognition, testimonials, training. Sizzle in the bar afterwards. Contact Steve & Rosemary for information 01252 343376; freedom@wottalifestyle.com. Ezereach number 01483 604386. (third Monday of every month) South East Open Evening BOM with a twist. Forest Suite, Bracknell Leisure Centre, Bagshot Road, BRACKNELL, Berks, RG12 9SE. 7.45pm for 8.30pm start. Distributors 3 single/4 joint, guests free. Business dress please. Contact Debbie Gee on 01628 626327 or Kate Lee on 0118 9268540 to reserve your table for your team sizzle! Everyone welcome across the Network (Blue and Red groups). Westcountry Open Evening at Padbrook Park Hotel, Cullompton, DEVON EX15 1RU (signposted 5 mins from J28 on M5) Featuring Special Guest Speaker. All from Red and Blue groups welcome. Prospect focused Business Opportunity Presentation, Book Stall, Bids table, Testimonials, raffle and business related stands. Booking in starts from 7.30, and the event starts at 8pm. Distributors 3 per person and 4 per couple. Guests FREE. Ample parking. Accommodation, meals, coffee and bar available. Contact Sheelagh & Paul 01392 462710 (Ezereach 01803 898592) or Nigel & Lucinda 01392 874412 (Ezereach 01803 898652). (17/6,15/7,12/8,9/9,14/10,4/11,2/12) Folkestone opportunity evening, The Firs club, Firs lane, Cheriton, FOLKESTONE CT19 4QF. 2 per distributor, guests free. 7:30pm for 8:00pm start. Business dress please. All welcome. Hosts Emma & Chris Shafe. Ezereach: 01227 808744.
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(four weekly) Open Opportunity Meeting at Brennans Green Isle Hotel, Newlands Cross, DUBLIN 22, at 8pm; 5 per distributorship, guests free. Contact Audrey 086-8352012 or Jim 087-2103983. 21 Jun Training Meeting at the Abbey Leix Manor Hotel, ABBEYLEIX, 12.30pm. Guest speaker Lyn McDonald. Tickets are 7.50 per person and are on a first come basis/12 on the door. Please book early for yourself and your team to avoid disappointment. Contact Eamon Lynch and Marie Ryan on 044 9330826; info@wealthblitz.com. 26 July The Glenroyal Hotel, Maynooth, Co. KILDARE, 12pm. Tickets cost 10, guests free. Contact Eamon Lynch and Marie Ryan on 044 9330826; info@wealthblitz.com. 23 Aug Training Meeting at the Abbey Leix Manor Hotel, ABBEYLEIX, 12.30pm. Tickets are 7.50 per person and are on a first come basis/12 on the door. Please book early for yourself and your team to avoid disappointment. Contact Eamon Lynch and Marie Ryan on 044 9330826; info@wealthblitz.com. 18 Oct The Glenroyal Hotel, Maynooth, Co. KILDARE, 12pm. Tickets cost 10, guests free. Contact Eamon Lynch and Marie Ryan on 044 9330826; info@wealthblitz.com. 8 Nov Training Meeting at the Abbey Leix Manor Hotel, ABBEYLEIX, 12.30pm. Guest speaker Bob Webb. Tickets are 7.50 per person and are on a first come basis/12 on the door. Please book early for yourself and your team to avoid disappointment. Contact Eamon Lynch and Marie Ryan on 044 9330826; info@wealthblitz.com. 6 Dec The Glenroyal Hotel, Maynooth, Co. KILDARE, 12pm. Tickets cost 10, guests free. Contact Eamon Lynch and Marie Ryan on 044 9330826; info@wealthblitz.com. 6 May
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THE NETHERLANDS
16 May (13/6/11/7,18/8,12/9,3/10,31/10,28/11, 19/12) Hotel van der Valk de Cantharel, Van Golsteinlaan 20, 7339 GT APELDOORN. 1pm 3pm. Email Rita & Frank Kamsteeg at f.kamsteeg@home.nl.
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Do you have any Training or Opportunity meetings in your area? Let us know, at meetings@kleeneze.co.uk and we will include them in our weekly meetings diary. DEADLINE FOR WEEKLY SUBMISSIONS 4PM TUESDAY.