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Table of Contents

Getting Ready
Pg. 1 Introduction and Important Information
Pg. 3 Getting Started
Pg. 4 Celestial Beginnings Worksheets
Pg. 9 Getting Organized
Pg. 13 Setting Up Your Business
Pg. 17 Setting Up Your Goddess Web Page
Pg. 18 Getting Bookings
Pg. 26 Cancellations and Emergencies
Pg. 28 Hostess Coaching
Pg. 37 Hostess E-Vite System

Policies, Procedures and Customer Care


Pg. 41 It’s Against the Law
Pg. 42 Providing Excellent Customer Care
Pg. 44 Defective Product Return
Pg. 46 Party Cancellations
Pg. 47 Tips and Reminders
Pg. 51 10 Most Common Complaints
Pg. 54 Company Policy on Children, Alcohol, Illegal Substances and Confidentiality
Pg. 57 Customer Care

Expos and Events


Pg. 59 How to Hold a Successful Event/Expo

Ordering Information ~ Independent Plan


Pg. 62 How to Complete Order Forms
Pg. 65 Credit Card Acceptance Instructions
Pg. 66 Return Check Information
Pg. 68 Debit Card Information
Pg. 68 Handling Outside Orders
Pg. 69 Product Re-Ordering Process
Pg. 70 Place an order on the Web
Pg. 73 Things to Remember
Pg. 74 Figuring Your Profit

Ordering Information ~ Freedom Plan


Pg. 75 How to Complete Order Forms
Pg. 78 Credit Card Acceptance Instructions
Pg. 79 “Hostess” Debit Card Payments
Pg. 80 Returned Check Information

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Ordering Information ~ Freedom Plan continued


Pg. 82 Handling Outside Orders
Pg. 83 Party Guest Orders
Pg. 84 Party Hostess Order Information
Pg. 85 Placing Party Orders
Pg. 95 Party Processing, Hostess Benefits and Fee Schedule
Pg. 96 Figuring Your Party Sales Commission
Pg. 97 All Open Orders
Pg. 98 Editing a Party
Pg. 101 Placing an Individual Customer Order
Pg. 103 Placing a Supply Order
Pg. 106 Things to Remember
Pg. 107 Accessing Reports
Pg. 108 Your Earning Potential
Pg. 109 FAQ’s

Recruiting and Training


Pg. 112 Offer the Business Opportunity With Pride
Pg. 112 Your Role as a Team Leader
Pg. 114 Inform, Invite and Interview – Steps 1, 2, 3
Pg. 123 Decision Time
Pg. 124 Concerns, Hesitations and Objections
Pg. 130 Recruiting Checklist
Pg. 131 Training Procedures
Pg. 134 Steps to Success Incentives
Pg. 135 Monthly Reporting
Pg. 138 Team Meetings
Pg. 140 Annual Planning Form

Registering Your Recruit


Pg. 141 Online Registration of Your New Recruit

Business Tracking
Pg. 152 FAQ’s
Pg. 156 1099 Misc
Pg. 157 Tax Reimbursement Guidelines
Pg. 160 Commission Spreadsheet
Pg. 161 Sex Education and Product Descriptions

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Pg. 162 Sexual Education


Pg. 181 Bathing: Pampering the Goddess
Pg. 188 Your Body: Temple of the Goddess
Pg. 189 Aromatherapy
Pg. 191 Lavender Bliss
Pg. 192 Massage and Relaxation
Pg. 194 Heavenly Goddess Spa Products
Pg. 210 Reading Enjoyment
Pg. 213 Viewing Pleasure
Pg. 215 The Body Eaters
Pg. 221 When Discretion is a Must
Pg. 222 Lubrication
Pg. 224 Toys
Pg. 238 Twist & Shout “Toys with a Twist”
Pg. 241 Toys for Boys
Pg. 243 Safety First
Pg. 244 Anal Encounters
Pg. 247 Cuffs & Stuff
Pg. 250 Prolong – Go Strong
Pg. 253 Positioning
Pg. 257 Fun Stuff & Party Time
Pg. 262 Games Lovers Play\
Pg. 265 Preparing for Your Parties
Pg. 285 General Product Handling
Pg. 286 Heavenly Goddess Party Presentation

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Introduction - Welcome to Athena’s Home Novelties!


You have just embarked on a fabulous journey by joining the elite team of Athena’s Home
Novelties. Athena's is the number 1 distributor of adult novelties in the New England area.
Athena's is also the fastest growing company of its kind in other parts of the USA. Why? We at
Athena’s have propelled ourselves above the rest by providing excellent customer service, highly
trained Goddesses, and a dedication to carrying the highest quality products available. Here’s
what makes us unique:

- Our #1 priority is excellent customer service. We provide our customers with


sophisticated, professional, and confidential service. Our customers are important... and
they know it. When customers are happy, they keep coming back.

- We offer one of the most comprehensive training programs in the Industry, as


well as ongoing training year-round. We provide new Goddesses with information on
the product line in addition to tried and true ideas on how to demo these items.
Additionally, we provide each Goddess with information on how to run her own successful
“Athena’s” business. Then, we provide workshops, Goddess demos, teleclasses, specialty
training events, a library of training materials, and much more throughout the year for
continuing education.

- Athena’s provides the highest quality products currently available. We


research each and every product before it is added to our elite product line. We want our
customers to know that they can purchase with confidence. Our customers also know that if
they have any questions or concerns, they can count on an Athena’s Goddess to give them
the correct answers.

- Athena’s is non-discriminatory; we welcome both men and women, from all


walks of life, to join our company! Since the majority of our field distributors are
female, we will use female terms throughout this manual.

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Contact Information and Important Information About Athena’s


Our office address: Athena’s Home Novelties, Inc.
640 Winter Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
401-762-6110
877-ATHENAS
Fax – 401-762-6110
www.athenashn.com

Our hours of operations: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday : 8:30am – 5:00pm
Wednesdays: 8:30am – 7:00pm
Saturdays: 9:00am – 12:00pm
*Please note that the office is closed daily from 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Who Should I Contact?


When contacting the main office during regular business hours the receptionist will screen your call and
decide who would be best at assisting you. After business hours you can leave a voice message at any
of the following extensions. Please note that due to the growth of Athena’s Home Novelties all calls are
responded to within 48 hours.

 x 10 Please send me party leads


 x 11 Current list of items on backorder

 x 12 Questions regarding charges for you or your customers and Event and Expo scheduling

 x 13 Happy thoughts about the company

 x 14 Marketing Department.

 x 32 Questions regarding Freedom parties and supply orders

 x 16 Questions regarding Independent supply orders and special orders

 x 19 Questions regarding commission checks


 x 30 Questions regarding sales and use tax
 x 25 Returning products and customer care on Tuesdays. Otherwise,
Customer Care can be reached M, W, Th. & F at 401-248-4721

 x 26 Training questions, BBW sign ups, Freedom Goddess trouble shooting and/or I need to
change my information

 x 28 Distributor verification for Goddesses/Adoni


 x 29 I’d like to borrow an item from the Learning Resource Center

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Getting Started

What’s In It for Me?


You’re at the start of your business, you’ve purchased a starter kit, and you may be wondering exactly
what you get for your investment. Here’s a list of what YOU GET:

– Double your starter kit’s price in products (for example: if you purchased the $500 starter kit,
you received $1,000 in products!)

– FREE paperwork and business materials to start your business along with complimentary items
and a Welcome Gift Bag

– Two free days of Company-Sponsored training (your choice of live training in RI or


phone/internet training or a combination thereof)

– Your very own website and online store (http://www.athenashn.com/yourgoddessnumber)

– A subscription to our on-line magazine, Happy Buzzing, filled with ideas on booking parties,
maximizing your sales, and increasing your recruiting potential. Plus the opportunity to see your
name in the magazine!

– Access to HappyBuzzing, our online Goddess forum, where you can network with, ask
questions of, and learn from other successful Goddesses! Also a great source for party leads!

– Access to Athena’s Learning Resource Center (LRC) filled with videos, books, and CD’s to help
you better your business as well as the ability to borrow high-end items for your demo!

– Monthly Better Business Workshops (BBW’s) and Goddess Demos to improve your business

– Training Teleclasses with Corporate Trainers and Special Guest Speakers, held on Monday
nights at 8 pm EST on various topics

– Your Recruiter/Team Leader- tap into the resources she offers such as one-on-one coaching
calls, team meetings, etc. She is your guide through your business and your cheerleader.

– The support of the office staff and hundreds of other Goddesses!

The investment is little, the return is immeasurable!

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This worksheet can be printed out from the Download Forms section of the Goddess Website

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Getting Organized

Applying the Why, What, When, and Who

Your Why Story


Now that you know Why you decided to join Athena’s, it’s time to figure out how to tell the rest of the
world. One way is by sharing your “Why Story” at the end of a party. A Why Story is a brief, 1-2 minute
descriptive telling your guests where you were in your life when you discovered Athena’s, what
appealed to you about the business opportunity that compelled you to join the company, and what
difference it has made or you hope it will make in your life. Here are a couple of examples:

“When I discovered Athena’s, I was a working full time as an Executive Administrative Assistant for a
small insurance firm. I hated dropping my 3 yr old off at day care every day. When I found out that the
Goddess doing my party made an average of $200 per night, I decided to give it a try and have since
quit my job to stay home with my kids! And yes, I said ‘kids’ because I’m now the proud mom of two
boys and I get to stay home with them thanks to Athena’s!”

“People always ask how I got into Athena’s, and I actually started just like all of you! Sitting at a party!
Becoming a Goddess was the last thing I thought I would be doing. I am an accountant full time, but I
got into Athena’s because it gives me a chance to get out of the house a couple nights a week, have a
great time, and make great extra money doing it!”

 Keep it short and sweet so that your story remains relevant and relatable

 It’s best to tell your Why story at the END of your presentation after you’ve built up a rapport
with your guests and now the thought of doing what you do might be crossing their mind

Alternative “Why” Stories:

 Tell your guests a little bit about you and then ask, “Why do you think someone like me, would
do something like this?” Listen carefully…their answers may be reasons why they might do this
too!

 Fill a decorative bag with reasons that represent your Why Story (i.e. pictures of your children, a
cut-up credit card, a picture of your new car, etc.) and tell your story pulling out items from your
“Why Bag.”

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Your 30-Second Commercial


While this information is fresh in your mind, it’s also a good time to develop your 30-second
commercial(s). Your 30-second commercial is your answer to the question, “What do you do?” This
question will surface very frequently, especially as you start to spread the word about your new venture,
so it’s important to be prepared with several 30-second commercials to answer this age old question!

You have a lot of creative domain when creating your 30-second commercial and you’ll craft different
ones for different scenarios and different people, but the important thing to do is to answer the question,
“What do you do?” effectively. The answer should NOT be who you ARE; it should expressly be what
you DO.

So, the question is:

What do you do?

Fill in the blanks: “I help/give ____________________ ________________________ “


(Women/couples/adults) (WHAT?)
Some examples:

“I give women an excuse to get together with their friends and have FUN...and through the process I
empower them and give them the chance to change their lives!”

“I help put the spark back in relationships!”

“I help women feel more pampered, empowered, and I help make some of them richer too!”

Tips:

 Be short and to the point! You only have seconds to capture someone's interest- make good
use of those first seconds by getting right to the point!

 Anticipation is key! You want your 30-second commercial leaving them wanting for more! Don't
tell them everything...just a tease!

 Share yourself! What makes you special...different? How do you fit into their life? If you show
the benefit of yourself, they'll want to know more!

 Share the wealth! What do your benefits do for others? What problems do you solve?

Once you've developed your 30-second commercial, USE IT! Remember- the livelihood of our business
is all about talking to enough people- so talk it up! Start talking to your hairdresser, the cashier at the
grocery store, your bank teller, the person in line behind you and in front of you...EVERYONE! Practice,
Practice, Practice- you'll get more and more comfortable sharing your commercial the more you say it!

Create different commercials! One for our products, one for our opportunity, and one for your parties!
And, of course, have different commercials for different audiences...Good marketing is all about
knowing your audience!
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What

Staying On Track

You have pin pointed your goals, both your bull’s-eye goal and your outer rim goal, and you may have
your long term vision on the horizon set. At Athena’s, we encourage you to dream big and believe that
with focus, commitment, sharing, and positivity that you can and will achieve those dreams. Part of this
process involves having an accountability partner, such as your Recruiter. It is her job to support you
by knowing of your dreams and goals and offering you Coaching Calls, Team Meetings, and checking
in with you to see how your monthly sales and bookings are going to see if you are on track with your
goals via our Monthly Recruiters Report.

Remember that communication is a 2-way street. Be sure to remain in contact with your Recruiter and
respond to phone calls/emails from her. If at any time you feel you need additional support from her,
speak up! It’s possible that she is unaware that you are wanting for more than what she is offering you.
All healthy relationships are built on open communication, so keep the channels open.

When
Maintaining Clear Intentions

You went over your calendar, marked off the things you can not or will not change, and then placed
stars on the dates you want to work. The operative word here is want. Keep in mind that this business
is designed to work around you, not the other way around. There are great ways to maintain calendar
control when booking your parties so that you continue to always work when you want to work. Here
are a few:

 Use an Open Date Sheet (as seen on page 8 and available as part of the Celestial Beginnings
worksheet under Download Forms on the Goddess section of the Website)

 When verbally offering party dates, always offer your next two available dates. If those don’t
work, offer your next two available dates. People rarely like to say, “No” twice and when
offering more than two dates, people will often choose the last date offered. You want to book
in close; Parties booked within the next week or two are the simplest to plan and are often the
best! Your Hostess’s prospective guests know what they’re doing next week…they don’t have a
clue what they’re doing a month from now.

 When someone asks you to call them at a later date, offer to “pencil them in” for a date so they
can “secure a date in your datebook.” This creates a sense of urgency and helps you solidify a
booking. (It’s not a booking without a date!)

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Spreadsheet Ideas To Keep You On Track


As you begin your new Athena’s business, it is important to stay organized so that you can best serve
your customers and run your home based business. Following are some examples of how you might
track your parties, commissions, and contacts that you would like to make in the future. Again, your
team leader and sister Goddesses may also have some helpful hints or systems that you’d like to
adopt.

The “FLOW” spreadsheet helps keep you organized before and after your parties. Using the same
set up as the “Follow Up” spread sheet found below - use the following field information across the top
of the spreadsheet:
 Hostess Name
 Phone Number
 Location
 Type of Party (Women, J&J, Couples, Bachelorette, Spa)
 Party Date
 Time
 Date Hostess Kit Sent
 Date invites mailed / E-vite set up
 Booking Credit Owed To
 Date Booking Credit Given / Sent
 Date Thank you note sent to hostess
 Date emails added to distribution list
 Date mileage log updated
 Date recruiting instapaks sent to recruit leads
 Notes

The “Follow Up” Spreadsheet:

Reason for
Contact
(booking, refills,
Date Met etc.) Name Phone Email Orig. Hostess Dates of Contact Notes

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Setting Up Your Business


Your business isn’t all bookings; there are some steps that you need to take to get your new business
off on the right foot! Here’s a list of what you should be doing:
 Put an Athena’s message on your answering machine or voice mail. Just mentioning the
name will pique your callers’ interest. You also want your customers to know that they’ve
reached a legitimate business. You can say something like…
o “Thank you for calling Athena’s by (your name). I’m not available to take your call right
now, but your call is important to me. If you’d like to book a party, place an order or
learn more about becoming an Athena’s Goddess, please leave your name and the best
time and number to reach you, and I will get back to you as soon as possible!”
o Many Goddesses prefer to have a second phone line or a second voice mailbox for their
Athena’s business. Some Goddesses have all calls come to the same line. However
you choose to handle this, make sure your message is professional. NEVER have a
child’s voice record your message (for obvious reasons!)
 Protect your confidentiality. You may want to use your cellular phone for your business so
customers can leave a message with a very detailed order! An added benefit is that no one can
cross-reference where you live from your cell phone. Many Goddesses also have a separate
address such as a PO Box for their business so that customers can send checks, money orders
or return items without disclosing their home address.
 Open a separate “Athena’s by ________ (your name)” checking account. If there is
another Goddess in your state with your first name, you can add an initial. This is the best way
to keep your business and personal money and expenses separated. If you don’t do this in the
beginning you run the risk of getting monies mixed up and spending your personal money on
business expenses!
This is also a great way to monitor your profit and the growth of your business. Keep in mind
that you can not use “Athena’s Home Novelties” alone as your bank account name because it is
registered solely to the company. What you can use is “Athena’s by _________ (your name).”
When you open your account, be sure to add the people you talk to at the bank to your “Who
Do You Know?” list. You never know where your customers, parties and recruits will come
from!
 Get an E-Mail address specifically for your Athena’s business. You may want to choose a
company that offers a free E-Mail account such as Yahoo, MSN, Gmail, etc. Examples include
goddessmichelle@gmail.com or athenasbyalison@yahoo.com. This helps you separate your
personal email from your business email, gives your emails to your customers a business
persona, and makes it easier to remember for your customers as well.

 Get familiar with the Athena’s website (www.athenashn.com). You can keep current with
programs, promotions and tools and the site is a terrific place to direct prospects to find out
about the company. The Download Forms section is a great resource, as are the Teleclass
archives!
 Order a stamp or print labels with your name, Goddess ID number, telephone number and E-
Mail address on it. Make sure everything you hand out has your contact information with web

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page address.

o You can get labels with the Athena’s logo on them from
www.townandcountryprinting.com
o At parties, encourage guests to keep their brochures! This way they can re-order, pass
on to friends, etc. Suggest parties for Bridal Showers, Bachelorette parties, Holiday
parties, and football season parties, regular friend “get together” and so on, and so on...!
You want your customers going home with their wish lists!

 Carry a small calculator with you at all times. You never know when someone will want to
place an order!

 Create a workspace so your “office area” is clearly defined. Whether you have the luxury
of a separate office or you have a card table set up in your bedroom, having one place to work
will save lots of time. Inform your family that this space is off-limits to them.

 Organize your paperwork. A file cabinet, crate or cardboard box will do.

 Set up a system to keep track of contacts to your prospects.

 Set up a system to track income and expenses. A handwritten or electronic one will do.

 Set up a system to keep receipts. One envelope for each month or labeled envelopes for
“postage”, “office supplies”, etc. work great.

 When it comes time to re-order Order Forms, you can purchase them from the home office
on a Supply Order (Freedom) or on a regular order (Independent) in quantities of 100. In larger
quantities, personalized, you can contact B&M Printing at 401-568-8420.

 Business Cards, Thank You Cards, Postcards, and other logo materials are also available
through www.townandcountryprinting.com
 Stickers are fun! They draw extra attention to your catalogs, Hostess Packets, etc. You will
find a wide assortment of stickers at www.thebooster.com.

 Work consistently. When people call wanting to book parties in your area, the home office
refers those bookings to Goddesses who are actively working their business. Call the office to
let them know you are looking for leads.

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Marketing Tools

 Car signs are a great way to get the word out during your commute to your full-time job or when
you’re running errands. Be sure to include the company name, your name, phone number,
email address and your own AHN homepage address. You’ll be delighted when people call you
or place an on line order through your AHN webpage!
 Pens/pencils - Often these will be left behind and/or taken home with guests. Consider “click”
style pens vs. “cap” types. When the cap is lost, what happens to the pen? It usually gets lost,
or worse, leaks into a purse or pocket! Atlas Pen and Pencil Corp is a nationwide distributor of
a wide variety of marketing materials including customized pens and pencils. They offer service
with no hassles and great prices! For a copy of their catalog (with prices) call 1-800-327-3232
or visit www.atlaspen.com.
 Posters/flyers– Can be used in Laundromats, gyms, grocery stores, or anywhere else that you
would like to advertise your business. Create something that stands out and is classy to
advertise your new business. You can have your name and business phone # on tear off strips
at the bottom for potential hostesses to take home with them. For your privacy, you might want
to just list your “Athena’s by” and your First Name with phone #. Be sure to check back
frequently and put new flyers up when all of the previous ones have no name/numbers left on
them!
 Matchbooks – We have found these to be inexpensive and very productive. Your investment is
usually repaid from the first booking. You can give them out everywhere you go: in restaurants,
bars or anywhere people go! Atlas Pen and Pencil has a wide variety of styles and colors to
choose from and are reasonably priced.
 Nail files - These are fairly inexpensive and great to hand out to ladies everywhere! Most
women carry these faithfully in their pocket books. If a friend needs to borrow it, viola…there is
your advertisement! Atlas Pen and Pencil carries these as well.
 Business card magnets - Buy magnets at Staples, Office Max, or a local business supply
company and apply cards as needed. These are great to send with Hostess packets or to give
with large orders. The average person leaves a magnet on their refrigerator for 6 years!

 Offer a “referral bonus” - You could give away product (I.e. a bottle of Pure Instinct) to anyone
who refers you to someone they know.

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Samples Build Your Business


Freedom Goddesses may purchase Samples and Supplies on your supply order. Independent
Goddesses may purchase Samples and Supplies on any order. It’s a good idea to purchase samples
to give as game gifts and hostess gifts in addition to the wonderful Hostess Plan.

When you do giveaways at parties, take advantage of our great line of samples! It’s to your advantage
to give your hostesses a little of everything. By giving these samples away, you are promoting the
purchase of full size items in the future. This always promotes future sales!

 Give out samples of products and brochures to people who show interest in your Athena's
business.

 Label all samples and brochures with your name, Goddess number, webpage and business
phone number.

Individual Orders (not from a party)


Did someone miss a party and now that party is closed? Not a problem! They can go directly to
www.athenashn.com/yourGoddessnumber (which is your Goddess homepage) on our site. This page
can be edited to include all your information. Your customer can either shop on line or contact you
directly to place their order (see the section on ordering.)

 Refer customers to the company internet website. The website has pictures, descriptions
and brochure prices for all of our items. People can look items up on the site and then call you
to place their order. This is especially helpful when taking phone orders or dealing with people
who have “significant others” who couldn’t be at the party. In addition, if a customer places an
order on the website and includes your Goddess number, you will receive 25% of the retail
sale in CASH. Website figures are tallied at the end of the month and payments are issued to
you on the 15th of the following month. You’ll receive money—for doing almost nothing!!!

There is no limit to what you can attain with Athena’s!!!

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Setting Up Your Web Page


Set up your Goddess home page at: www.Athenashn.com

Each Goddess can have her own personal page on the Athena’s web site. Your personal page can be
edited and personalized by changing the wording to highlight specials you are running, extra hostess
incentives you are offering, products you have on sale, and any other information you want to
communicate to your clientele. Your picture can be uploaded through the office, by sending it to
marketing@athenashn.com , a link to your email address and phone number will be included. By
establishing your website, your Goddess # is automatically affixed to any order placed on line by
anyone who visits your page and who then goes shopping on the site. Thus, you are guaranteed 25%
of the retail amount of the sale!

The price of your website is included in your annual Technology Fee.

Editing Your Goddess Site

1. On the Homepage, click EDIT GODDESS


SITE.

The "Goddess Site Admin" page appears.

2. Click the Activate My Website checkbox.

3. Enter your Greeting, Happenings,


Testimonials and Recommended Products.

4. Click MODIFY.

This creates your personal site with a unique web


address.

NOTE: You can update your profile by


clicking on the PROFILE link at the top of the
Goddess Site Admin page.

Your Web Addresses are:

www.athenashn.com/yourgoddessnumber
OR
www.heavenlygoddess.com/yourgoddess
number

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Getting Bookings
Who
Now that you know when you’re going to work, it’s time to find your Hostesses! You’re going to employ
your well developed “Who Do You Know List” from your earlier exercise and start contacting them! Aim
for at least 5 live contacts a day, meaning that you physically talk to them; not voicemails or emails (see
“The 21-Day Challenge”).

What do you say? Here’s an example:

 “Hey, it’s Susan! Do you have a moment to talk? Great! I’m calling because I want to share my
exciting news with you! Since the last time we spoke I become a GODDESS! I’m working
through a company called, “Athena’s Home Novelties,” and I am now the owner of my own
business called, “Athena’s by Susan”. This is very exciting for me, and I wanted to share my
news with you! Would you do me the favor of being one of my very first Hostesses and letting
me shower you with free products?”

When they say YES:

 Great! That’s an easy one! Offer them your next two available dates and start Hostess
Coaching (see “Hostess Coaching”)! Congratulations- you have a Booking!

When someone is UNCERTAIN about booking:

 Explain that this is unlike any home party she has ever attended! Paint a verbal picture to let her
know how much fun she and her guests will have. Then invite her again and let her know how
much it means to you to have her as one of your first hostesses.
 Invite her to your Grand Opening and ask her to give you her opinion.

When they say NO:

 Ask, “’No,’ not now, or ‘No,’ not ever?”


o “’No,’ not now” could actually be someone who is UNCERTAIN about booking. It could
be simply a timing issue and she would be happy to have a party at a later date.

o “’No,’ not ever” may mean that she simply doesn’t host home parties. Move on to “Ask
for a referral.”
 Ask for a referral. She will probably be happy to provide a referral when you ask for it. After all,
friends hate to say “No” to two requests in a row! Also, offer an incentive for the referral- “I bet
you know someone who has parties! If you give me their name and number, I’ll give you a Free
Pure Instinct when their party holds!” or “Can you think of someone who might like to get a
group together and earn all of the FREE gifts for being a Hostess? I’ll give you a $15 gift
certificate when they hold their party.”
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The 21-Day Challenge


Any activity can become a habit if practiced consistently for 21 days. The 21-Day Challenge will help
you make a habit of prospecting.

Make at least five contacts a day for 21 days. You will talk to more than 100 people. Industry data
shows that 35% of those contacted will place an order and/or book a party. Of those 35, seven will
want to explore the business opportunity. Of those seven, you will recruit one or more. As you get
good at identifying and meeting needs, you will probably experience even better results.

DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1.
2. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2.
3. 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. 3.
4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4.
5. 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. 5.

DAY 8 DAY 9 DAY 10 DAY 11 DAY 12 DAY 13 DAY 14

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1.
2. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2.
3. 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. 3.
4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4.
5. 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. 5.

DAY 15 DAY 16 DAY 17 DAY 18 DAY 19 DAY 20 DAY 21

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1.
2. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2.
3. 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. 3.
4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4.
5. 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. 5.

Keep track of your contacts. Make at least five contacts each day. If you get behind, make more
contacts the following day until you get caught up. After 21 days, you will become an excellent
prospector, earn significant income and find at least one Goddess to join your team. Plus, you’ll earn
valuable rewards and recognition.

When you can’t get them on the phone:

 Leave messages that solicit a return phone call. Make sure that your voicemail is clear that you
expect your prospect to call you back and let them know that if you don’t hear from them in a
few days that you’ll be giving them another call…and be sure to follow-up!

 Contact them by snail mail. We all love to get something other than bills in the mail! Send your
prospect a letter (see “Hey Girlfriend!” letter and promo on the following pages). It not only lets
your prospect know that you were thinking of them, but also gives you a chance to tell them
what you wanted to over the phone.
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Sample Letter
Hey, Girlfriend!!!

I’m writing because I want to share my exciting news with you! Since the last time we’ve
gotten together, I have become a GODDESS!!!!

It’s true! Working through a company called, “Athena’s Home Novelties”, I am now the
owner of my own business called, “Athena’s by ______”. This is very exciting for me, and I
wanted to share my news with you!

And while I don’t want to pressure you in ANY WAY, I was hoping that you would take the
time to check out the enclosed catalog and promotions that I am offering to my friends and
family as I’m getting started. As I build my business, I will continue to need all of the love
and support that you have always given me!

Please don’t feel like I’m expecting you to purchase anything from me or book a party. I
just really wanted to let you know about this exciting company that I’m now associated
with, and give you the opportunity to see for yourself 1) what kind of wonderful products
that Athena’s and I can now offer you, 2) how fun and rewarding it can be to be the
“hostess” of your very own adult home novelties party and 3) how excited I am to be
involved in my own business!

If all of this really isn’t for you, please feel free to pass it along to a friend who might be
interested. That alone could be a huge step in expanding the network of women who have
been “Touched by a Goddess”!!

Thank you so much for taking the time to look at this. And please give me a call…just to
catch up! My cell number is (000)123-4567, and my e-mail address is
athenasby______@yahoo.com.

Goddess Bless,

Your Goddess
Athena’s by Goddess
Goddess ______:
(000) 123-4567

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Specials for the Months of:

May – August 2010

Welcome to Athena’s by _______! As a new Goddess, I am offering the following


incentives during my first few months of business. These are especially generous offers
that I would like to extend to the amazing women who are supporting me early on!

Hostess Incentives:

In addition to the basic 10-15% of party sales total toward free product that a hostess
would usually receive, anyone who has a party during the months of May - August 2008
will also receive the following:

 If party total exceeds $1,000 = $15 cash or $20 in free product.


 Bookings made during the party that result in a party = $15 credit toward free
product + $5 cash (if party sales total exceeds $1,000 original hostess will also
receive an additional free gift).
Guest Incentives:

 Anyone who attends a party and brings three or more friends will receive a free gift.

Booking Incentives:

 Word of mouth referrals that result in a party = $10 cash + free gift.
 Word of mouth referrals that result in a party with sales total that exceeds $1,000 =
$20 cash + free gift.

Ordering Incentives:

 If you place an order by phone or email, I will send you a free gift.
 Outside orders (from people who have NOT attended one of my demonstrations)
totaling over $30 = $10 credit toward free product for person who referred them.

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Bookings Beyond Your “Who Do You Know” List


The world is just full of people you haven’t met yet! Some of them would love to have a party. Get to
know people when you are out and about, and always be prepared!
 Start conversations. Ask, “What do you do?” This will give you the opportunity to talk about
what you do. This is your opportunity to use one of your prepared 30-second commercials!
o The easiest way to open a conversation is with a compliment! Find something to
genuinely compliment someone on and you are instantly in a conversation with
someone!
o Wear your Goddess pin! The #1 item a stranger will comment on is a piece of jewelry!
Your Goddess pin is a conversation starter! And when a stranger asks, “Where did you
get that?” you have an instant lead-in to your 30-second commercial!
 Get a name and number! If you have built rapport, you can follow up. Don’t expect them to
call you!
 Carry Business Materials with you everywhere. You should always be prepared with
catalogs, business cards, and even samples to hand out to prospective customers/Hostesses.
 Word of Mouth. Your reputation precedes you. Much of your advertising will be done by word
of mouth, so be sure to treat your current customers like gold and let them know how much you
appreciate referrals. You can also purchase stickers for your catalogs and recruiting brochures
telling your customers to pass them on to friends (visit www.thebooster.com).
 Visit local bars, salons, spas, etc. Develop flyers catering to local establishments in your
area and offer to do parties at their location! Hand deliver your flyers so that you can make a
live contact. Even if you don’t book a party there, you may book one to be held at one of the
employee’s homes!

Why Do People Book a Home Party?

 Someone offered them the opportunity to.


 They wanted to get the products FREE instead of buying them.
 They had FUN at the party they attended as a guest.
 They learned something.
 They felt their friends would enjoy the demonstration.
 They liked the Goddess.

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How Many Parties is Enough?


Successful Goddesses will tell you that if you don’t do ENOUGH parties, you will never feel successful.
How many parties is ENOUGH? We recommend no less than two parties a week. Why?

 You will get good at what you do.


 You will earn ENOUGH income to make a difference in your lifestyle.
 You have insurance against postponements. Even if one of the parties you have
scheduled postpones, you have another booked. When you go two weeks between
parties, you always feel like you’re starting over!

Book at Your Parties

The simplest place to book parties is at parties! But don’t expect the guests to volunteer to book! You
need to take an active role in inviting them to host a party. People expect you to ask them! They
understand that it is the role of the Goddess to offer her services. And why wouldn’t they want to say,
“YES!” All you are asking is, “Can I give you your favorite items FREE?”

Here is a checklist of activities to do at each and every party to encourage bookings:

 Involve the guests in your presentation. People prefer being involved to listening to a lecture.
 Sprinkle comments about booking throughout the party. Mention booking at least three different
times!

 “Everyone is so busy these days! My Hostesses love having a party so they have an
excuse to get their friends together!”
 “Joan, thank you for booking from Sue.”
 “I’ll be offering each of you the opportunity to have a party. If you KNOW you want to
have one, let me know BEFORE I offer and I’ll give you an extra gift!”

 Create a Booking Poster to illustrate the Hostess benefits. We retain a higher percentage of
what we both SEE and HEAR! So visuals play an important role!
 Present a “Thank you” gift to your Hostess in front of her guests.
 Tell everyone what’s in it for them to book a party- you can do this in several ways:
 You can explain the Hostess Benefits for your Business Plan
 You can simply state, “My average Hostess earns approx. $____ in Free Products!”
 You can collect a sampling of products totaling what your average Hostess earns and pile
them up on one of your guests laps to visually illustrate what a Hostess might purchase with
her credits

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 Don’t forget to mention any Monthly Hostess Specials or other incentives you or the
Company are running at the time of the party!
 Show your guests your Open Dates sheet on a clipboard. “Having a party is so much fun! Let
the guests know that you will be offering your Open Dates to each of them. Don’t prejudge who
will be interested…offer it to everyone.
 While you are totaling the orders, OFFER a party to each guest. Personalize your approach.
Try these approaches and add some of your own.
 “You really seemed to enjoy yourself tonight, Sue. You might enjoy getting a few of your
friends together for a party. While I total your order, check out my Open Dates sheet. If one
of the dates works for you, just pencil in your contact information and I’ll reserve that date
for you.”
 “Thank you for your order, Jane. You’re going to love the _____. I haven’t had a chance to
look at the order forms yet. If you marked that you would like to have a party, just take a
look at my Open Dates sheet and pencil in your contact information next to a date that
works for you.”
 After totaling the orders, announce the amount your Hostess is receiving FREE to the remaining
guests! You may also want to tell your Hostess what you earned as the Goddess- it’s a great
recruiting tool!

Bright Idea!
Pay attention to booking “Green Flags.” “Green Flags” are verbal and non-verbal
messages that a guest gives you that he or she may be interested in having a party.
Watch and listen for these “Green Flags” so that you can personalize your approach as
you invite the guest to book.

Green Flags Are Everywhere!


Pay attention. Pretty soon you will be seeing and hearing all sorts of booking “green flags”…those “go-
ahead” signals that mean “tell me more!” Here are a few. See how many you can add!

Verbal Green Flags Non-verbal Green Flags

“I love everything!” Poring over the catalog.


“How many guests do you have to have to host a
party?” Body Language – the look in their eyes.
“My husband will kill me if I have another party."
_________________________________________ _________________________________________

_________________________________________ _________________________________________

_________________________________________ _________________________________________
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It’s Not a Booking Without a Date


Until you set the date, it’s not a booking…it’s a promise! Set the date right away and give your future
Hostess her Hostess Packet. Begin the coaching process immediately (see Hostess Coaching). Bring
numerous Hostess Packets to every party and EXPECT that you will leave each party with multiple
bookings! You and your Hostess both deserve your best work!

Book Parties on the Telephone


Any time you need more bookings, go to your telephone and “dial for dollars.” Be prepared with your
Open Dates Sheet and your “Who do you know?” list. You may find it helpful to make up a script to
follow before making your calls.

Remember to:
 Offer a choice of two dates from your Open Dates sheet. “I am booking the week of _______.
I have ________ and ________ available.”
 Book in close! The parties booked in the next 7-10 days are often the simplest to prepare for
and the most successful.
 Begin Hostess coaching on the phone and get the Hostess Packet to your Hostess right away.

The Phone is Your Friend! The phone is a time-saver that allows you to instantly reach people
whether they are next door or miles away. You will use the phone not only for booking parties, but
also:
 Prospecting for customers and future Goddesses
 Getting coaching from your Up line
 Scheduling parties or other appointments
 Closing a sale or a party
 Customer Care Calls
 Recruiting interviews
 Coaching Goddesses who join your Athena’s HN team
And the list goes on!

The More You Use It, The Lighter It Will Get!


If you are phone-a-phobic, we have good news! The more you use it, the better you will get. Being
comfortable with what to say comes with experience and by taking the “21-Day Challenge” you read
about will give you lots of experience.

Here are a few tips for getting comfortable on the phone:


 Always have a smile on your face when phoning. The person you call will hear the smile in your
voice!
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 Be prepared. Have your list of names, Open Dates and booking materials in front of you for
easy reference.
 Introduce yourself and find out if the person has time to talk.
 Create a sense of urgency! Use a promotion the company is offering or create a “limited time
offer” of your own.
 Offer a choice of the closest dates on your Open Dates sheet.
 Keep track and call when you promised you would. If you don’t call when you said you would,
your prospect will think that she is not important!

Be Available to Take Swing Parties

 Be available as often as possible for “swing” parties - A swing party is when another
Goddess can’t do a party for some reason and needs to give the party away. On the Athena’s
Goddess side of the website, you can download a phone book listing all the Goddesses by city
and state. There is also a key to inform you which Goddesses carry stock, and how much, and
also which Goddesses are available for couples parties. For more information about “swing”
parties, see “Swing Party Etiquette” in this manual.

 Check HappyBuzzing – Go to: athenashn.com and sign in using your Goddess # and
password. Click on Happy Buzzing then Swing Shows.

Cancellations and Emergencies


From time to time you may experience a personal emergency of your own preventing you from doing
your scheduled party. Likewise, a party may be cancelled or postponed by your hostess on a day you
would really like to work. We have tried to plan for these eventualities.
If a party cancels and you really need to work, you can take a “Swing” party from another Goddess (if
one is available.) You may contact the office during regular business hours and ask if any parties have
been called in for coverage, or you can simply go to the party swing site located on the Athena’s web
site. You will find our Goddess Forum, “Happy Buzzing®" by visiting the site. There you may find
parties that need coverage that have been posted by other Goddesses. In addition, you can also post
parties of your own which need coverage.

In the event you are experiencing a personal emergency, immediately begin calling Goddesses who live
closest to the party. If at all possible, you should always try to find your own coverage for a party.
However, in the event you cannot, you may contact the office for help during normal business hours.
Goddesses often call and let us know when they are available to help a sister in need.
When “Swinging” a party, you must adhere to the “Swing Party Etiquette” guidelines to assure the
hostess receives the best and most seamless experience possible. See swinging parties on the next
page.

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Swing Party Etiquette


In the event that you need to “Swing” a party, please adhere to the following guidelines….
1. Unless you are involved in an emergency situation, please handle “swinging” your party on your
own. If you are involved in an emergency situation during regular office hours, you may contact the
office with your party information. The office will then try to find coverage for you.
2. When “swinging” a party to a fellow Goddess, you must communicate your way of doing business.
Please inform the person taking your party of the following…
 Hostess credit system (percentage of sales – see below for minimums)
 Gift and hostess specials
 Special discounts
3. The Goddess taking the swing is the one responsible for the hostess incentives. Bookings and
recruit leads resulting from the “swing” party are at the discretion of the customer. They may opt to
book with the covering Goddess or with the original Goddess.
4. Be sure to call your hostess to inform her of your situation and give her the “swinging” Goddess’
name and phone number. It is often a good idea to follow up with your hostess after the party to
ensure that they were pleased with the outcome of the party!

Minimum Hostess Incentives


Freedom Goddess Independent Goddess
Party Party
$150-499 10% of sales + $10.00 Hostess Gift $150+ 10% + $10.00 Hostess Gift
$500+ 15% of sales + $10.00 Hostess Gift
$15.00 booking credits $5.00 per booking
Goddess Gold certificates
*party must hold and have minimum
$150
sales for certificate to be valid
Goddess taking swing only needs to take
Goddess Gold certificate for party that
Night.

ATTENTION FREEDOM GODDESSES:


IF YOU CANNOT FIND ANOTHER FREEDOM GODDESS TO TAKE YOUR PARTY, YOU MUST BE
SURE TO TELL AN INDEPENDENT GODDESS THAT YOU ARE A FREEDOM GODDESS AND
THAT ADHERANCE TO THE FREEDOM PLAN HOSTESS SYSTEM FOR THIS PARTY IS
MANDATORY.

* This ensures that there are no misunderstandings at the party to upset or frustrate the hostess.*

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Hostess Coaching
Hostess Coaching Is your Success Insurance
Now that you have the Bookings, it’s important to KEEP them! The most important part of the party
happens before the event. It takes just as much time to do a little party as a great big one, and
Hostess Coaching makes the difference.

Hostess development and Hostess coaching are important lifelines of your business. Without your
hostesses, your business does not grow. It’s very important that your communications with your
hostesses are positive. Hostess development begins at the TIME OF BOOKING the show. You
should use the time between the booking and the show to build a relationship with your new
hostess. When you book a show with a new hostess you have created a new line of business.
She and all of her friends are about to become your clientele, and, if handled properly, will be your
clientele for many years to come. She will certainly share with her friends how you handled her
show. Use this time to build a solid positive relationship with her. Remember- a lot of our business
is generated by word of mouth advertising!

Carry hostess packets with you everywhere. As soon as you set a date, hand your new Hostess
her Hostess Packet! Take the time (less than 5 minutes) to quickly review the contents of the
package. Let her know that you will follow up with her the following day to confirm the date, see if
she has any questions or will be needing any additional supplies ... invitations, catalogs, order
forms, etc. You should also begin reviewing the no children policy right from this point so
your hostess is fully aware that no one under the age of 18 is ever allowed to be in the home
when an Athena’s party is taking place. Follow the guidelines for hostess contact as listed in
this section once she has her hostess packet.

WHY Hostess Coach:


Coaching your Hostess is about building a relationship. It’s all about teamwork! You and your
Hostess are partners in the success of the party. She may become an annual Hostess, a friend or
even a part of your Athena’s team. Every Hostess wants to be successful. She counts on you
to teach her how.

 Listen actively to what your Hostess wants


 Keep in touch
 Set concrete expectations
 Inspire activity

Working together, the event can be successful and profitable for both of you.

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HOW to Hostess Coach:

 Begin coaching as soon as you set the date. Tell your Hostess, “My job is to help you get what
you want from your party. I’ll work with you every step of the way.”

 Help your Hostess brainstorm her guest list. Explain, “Most of my hostesses find that inviting
from several different groups increases attendance and makes the party more fun. Our guest list
has some thought starters. You want to write down at least 30-40 names because only about 1/3
will be able to come.”

 Review the no children and no men policy (men-only if applicable)

 Enthusiasm is contagious! Share your enthusiasm when you speak to her and tell her to share
her enthusiasm as she invites and let her guests know how much fun they will have at her party.
Suggest that she invite personally – either in person or on the phone. Tell her to ask each
prospective guest, “Are you available?” Have her put a checkmark next to the name of
everyone who responds “Yes” or “Maybe.”

 Remind her to suggest to her guests that they bring friends.

 Offer the business opportunity to every Hostess at least three times.


 Before the party, try saying, “You’ll hear me offering the opportunity to your guests and I
want to be sure to offer it to you first. Have you ever considered doing something like this?”
 At the party, you can say, “I’d love to have you in my Athena’s family. Your party could be
the start of your own business. I will introduce you as a future Goddess and help you get
your initial bookings.”
 After the party, mention, “If you join us now, you would still get the Hostess rewards and the
bookings could be yours to start your business. Do you have some questions about what’s
involved?”

 Explain the payment procedure.

 Independent Goddess: “Payment is required when the order is placed. Your guests will
take their products home with them in most cases.”

 Freedom Goddess: “Payment is required when the order is placed.” “All orders will be
sent to the hostess within 14 business days.”

 Make a list of the people on the “Yes” and “Maybe” list that didn’t attend the party. Encourage
your Hostess to call them the next day to see if they would like to place an order from her party.

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Bright Idea!
It’s a proven fact that invitations increase attendance. If you want to be sure those
invitations are mailed, mail them yourself and/or send your Hostess an E-vite using the
Athena’s E-vite System which is covered on the next few pages. The time and money
you spend is more than justified by increased attendance, sales and bookings. In
addition, when you receive the guest list from your hostess, you know the date is
secure.

3-Call Follow-Up Coaching System


When you keep in contact with your Hostess from the time you set her date until the day of her party,
her enthusiasm will remain high and her commitment firm. The more you form a relationship with your
future Hostess, the less likely she is to postpone or cancel. We recommend three very brief calls.

Call 1: within a week of booking your future Hostess


 Thank her for booking! Confirm that the date will work for her. If there is a conflict, reschedule
immediately.
 Ask, “How many names have you written down on your possible Guest List?” Re-emphasize that
it’s a good idea to mix the crowd with people from work, family, the neighborhood, etc. If you are
mailing the party invitations, encourage your Hostess to get you a copy of her guest list within three
days. It’s a good idea to give your Hostess a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
 Remind your Hostess that her personal invitation is the most important part of the invitation
process.
 Review the no children and no men policy (men-only if applicable)
 Set a definite date to get the names of everyone who responded “Yes,” or “Maybe.”

Call 2: about one week later


 Ask how many guests have said, “Yes” or “Maybe.” Discuss ideas for boosting attendance.
“That’s a great start! Have you thought about asking ______ (a category not considered
before)?”
 Remind her to show the catalog to friends who cannot attend. “Even if a friend can’t attend, she
might want to purchase something or book a party. You just have to ask.”
 Suggest a prearranged booking. “As you look at your list, who do you think will be the first to
book a party? Why don’t we call her now and get the date set in advance?”
 Repeat your desire to have her join your Athena’s family.
 Does your hostess have a special request for items to show at the party?
 Ask how she would like to get you the “Yes and maybe” list. “You can call me with the names
and numbers or would you prefer to mail them to me (E-Mail or snail mail)?”
 Review the no children and no men policy (men-only if applicable)
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Call 3: a day or two before the Party


 Finalize the details and get directions to her home.
 Discuss where you will set up your display and where you will take orders.
 Thank her for her efforts so far. “I know you’ll be delighted with the results of your party. I’ll do
everything I can to get you the products you want free.”
 Get a phone number where you can contact your hostess prior to leaving home (or work) to
make sure no last minute emergencies have come up.
 Give hostess your cell phone number in case she needs to reach you while you’re on your way to
her party.
 Remind her that payment is due at the party so that you can close within 3 days.
 Review the no children and no men policy (men-only if applicable)

Bright Idea!
 The closer you book the party, the less work it is for you and your
Hostess.
The 3-call Follow-up Coaching System works fine for parties booked in the next three
weeks. Of course, if the party is booked more than three weeks out, you will need to
make more calls.

 Increase Your Results When YOU Make the Reminder Calls


This is the most important 15 minutes of the coaching process! It’s a service to your
Hostess and the guests.
The number one reason people don’t come is because they forget. Some Hostesses
will say, “That’s okay. I can make the reminder calls myself.” Simply respond, “I know
you would, but the calls will take you all evening. I can make the calls in 15-20 minutes.
Plus, your guests will feel more comfortable coming if I introduce myself first.”
Keep the calls very brief. If the guest is not home, you can leave a generic message on
voice mail. Do not mention Athena’s Home Novelties because you do not know who
will listen to the message. With a warm smile in your voice say, “Hi! This is ____. I’m
looking forward to meeting you at _______’s party tomorrow night. I am calling to
introduce myself. We’ll begin at _____. Feel free to bring a friend…or three for a free
gift.”

Continue the Coaching After the Party


Let your Hostess know what her total is so far and how much in Hostess rewards she has earned. Ask
her if she would like to increase her Hostess rewards by contacting the people that expressed an
interest that were not able to attend. Often, a Hostess can add several hundred dollars in orders with
just a few phone calls!
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 Help your Hostess choose her free products.


 Send a hand written thank you note to your Hostess.
 Include any booking certificates she is owed
o Freedom Goddesses – Use Goddess Gold
o Independent Goddesses – Make your own or use Goddess Gold if giving $15 in credit

Seven Steps to Increase Your Party Average


With Great Hostess Coaching
1. Help your Hostess make a BIG Wish List.
2. Encourage your Hostess to invite LOTS of people from many
different circles and encourage everyone to bring a friend.
3. Coach for five or more outside orders before the party.
4. Get the Guest List from your Hostess.
5. Teach your Hostess to invite personally and ask, “Are you
available?” Get the names of everyone who responded,
“Yes” or “Maybe.”
6. Make the reminder calls the day before the party.
7. Encourage your Hostess to get outside orders from the
people on her “Yes” and “Maybe” List that were not able to
attend the party.

10-5-1 “SUCCESS FORMULA”


It’s an easy formula to remember. Share this “Success Formula” with your future Hostess:

10 BUYING GUESTS at her party


5 OUTSIDE ORDERS before her party
1 PRE-ARRANGED BOOKING before her party

With this success formula, every Hostess can get everything on her Wish List!

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PARTNERSHIP CHECKLIST

Is your Hostess Coaching the best it can be? With 5 being the highest, rate yourself, 1-5 on every
aspect of the process.

____ I use the Open Dates sheet to set the date.

____ I coach my Hostess as soon as I schedule her party.

____ I explain the benefits of being a hostess.

____ I encourage my Hostess to make a BIG “Wish List.”

____ I help my Hostess brainstorm her Guest List.

____ I set expectations for high sales by coaching with the 10-5-1 Success System.

____ I invite my Hostess to join my Athena’s Home Novelties team.

____ I contact my Hostess within 24 hours to thank her for booking, confirm her date and
remind her to personally invite her guests and ask, “Are you available?”

____ I get the names of everyone who responded, “Yes” or “Maybe.”

____ I contact my Hostess at least 3 times before her party.

____ I call my Hostess’s guests to introduce myself and let them know I’m looking forward to
meeting them. I encourage them to bring a friend who was not invited by the Hostess.

____ I send a thank you note to my Hostess after the party to express my appreciation.

____ I invite her once again to join my team.

____ I schedule D.A.T.E. Time (Day After The Event Time) after the party to increase sales and
booking for my Hostess. (See the next section.)

“You and your Hostess are partners in success. Every shortcut you
take shortcuts your success.”

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Items to Include in Hostess Packets

Items Included in Athena’s Complete Hostess Pack Folder:


 1 pkg. of 20 invitations
 1 Catalog
 1 Latest Buzz
 1 Becoming a Goddess brochure
 1 Hostess Kit pamphlet

Other items you may want to include....

 Thank you for your booking letter (reference


“Girlfriends” letter or you can create your  Extra Invitations
own)  Additional Catalogs (2) One for the Hostess
 Business cards (1 per brochure +1) to keep and one for her to show potential
 Product samples guests
 A copy of the “under 18 law”  Additional Seasonal Supplements (2) - One
 Business card magnets for each brochure
 Movie Review (2) - One for the Hostess to  Order forms (5) to collect outside orders
keep and one for her to show potential  Confidential Outside Order Envelopes (5)
guests (each with a credit card slip)
 Product sales/combination discounts (you o SKU# 2359
can create your own)  Hostess Incentives

On the following pages you will find a sample document that you may also want to include in your
hostess packets. It will begin your hostess coaching in writing, but the calls are still extremely
important to help build a relationship with your hostess. We have also included a copy of the
“under 18 law” which you can find under the “downloadable forms” section of the website.

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I booked a Party…. Now what?


Start Inviting People! Don’t wait until you see them to pass along a paper invitation! Start
making phone calls as soon as you’ve booked a date. You can also take advantage of our e-mail
invitations (E-vites) to spread the word. Be sure to ask, “Can you come?” Encourage everyone to
bring at least one friend- three for a free gift!

Who do I invite? One of the biggest mistakes Hostesses make is to assume that “so-and-so”
wouldn’t come to an adult party. Don’t prejudge your guest list; invite everyone and let them make
the decision. Start a list of friends, co-workers, neighbors, fellow soccer/PTO moms, your
hairstylist, and your massage therapist…any woman you come in contact with that you feel
comfortable inviting into your home. Stumped for ideas? Call me!

But, I have a really small house… Over invite, Over invite, Over invite!!! Statistically, only 1/4
-1/3 of the people you invite will actually come! Also, they’ll sit on the couch, they’ll sit on the floor,
they’ll sit on chairs, they’ll sit on laps, they’ll sit in the next room over…they’ll sit anywhere (or
stand!). The more purchasing guests you have, the more free stuff for you! 15-20 purchasing
guests ensure your shows’ success!

What if someone says “No?” Again, statistically, you will get No’s. It’s virtually impossible to
pick a date and time that works for everyone. When someone says they can’t come, ask them if
they would like to place an outside order (there is a catalog with order forms in your Hostess
Packet). Outside orders count towards your final party sales, thus earning YOU more FREE
products! If you have questions on outside orders, just ask! Also, ask them if they would like to
book a party of their own- you will get a $15 credit for every booking! Plus, if you have 10 Buying
Guests, 5 Outside Orders, and 1 Pre-Arranged Bookings when I get there, you get a FREE
_________. A _____ value!

Make Reminder Calls! People forget. It doesn’t mean they don’t want to come, it just means
that they’ve forgotten! If you booked your party more than a month in advance, call your guests a
month before to remind them to mark their calendar. Make a second reminder call a few days
before the party- this not only ensures higher attendance, but also gives both of us a more
accurate headcount! Be sure to ask, “Can you come?” rather than say, “I hope you can come!”

The Day of the Party… Designate a room for the demonstration and a separate room for
ordering, preferably with a door that can be closed. Two very important points to keep in mind-

*No one under the age of 18 can be in the household, including infants!

*Smoking is prohibited in the demonstration and ordering rooms- a smoke


break will be provided during the demonstration if needed.

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Don’t go overboard with munchies; the point of the party is not to stress you out; it’s to have
a wonderful time! I will be in your house for approx. 3-4 hours- this includes my set up and take
down time. Please keep this in mind when making child care arrangements (if applicable).

When does the party close? Please plan on closing your party that night. I am required to
submit your party within 3 business days, including your order. This ensures that your guests’
products arrive in a timely manner.

What do I do with the extra invitations, etc. you sent me? I’ll gladly take them back!
Anything you don’t use in your Hostess Packet is welcome back with open arms…just hand them
back to me at the end of your party!

After the Party! Freedom Goddesses: All orders are shipped directly to your hostess via
UPS within 14 BUSINESS days- approximately 2 ½ weeks (unless a customer has paid for direct
ship). All orders are individually boxed and labeled with each customers name and address, to
maintain confidentiality and to make dividing the orders an easy task for you! If any item is on
backorder and can not be included in the party when shipped to you, it will ship directly to the
customer. If there are any discrepancies, please call me immediately (000-123-4567)
Indy Goddesses: Let your customers know that any items you do not have in stock you will ship
to them within 14 BUSINESS days. AHN suggests sending all orders with delivery confirmation.

Don’t hesitate to call me, email me, or visit my website! Your questions or concerns are
never a bother! I am here to make sure your party is a complete success and I will do everything I
can to make that happen! This is my full time job, so I am committed to you!

Your party is on my calendar in PEN! Unless you cancel or something catastrophic


happens, your party is still on! I will be in touch with you on a weekly basis and I will call you the
week of your party to get a final headcount, verify directions, and answer any last minute questions
you may have. If you need anything before that, please let me know!

What if I need to cancel/reschedule? Well, I hope that you don’t! But, I understand that life
can take unpredictable turns and cause plans to change. I ask that you please let me know AS
SOON AS you know. Again, this is my job and the sooner you let me know, the sooner I can offer
that date to someone else.

I am looking forward to your party and


I can’t wait to see how much free product you get!
Please call me, email me, or visit my website if you have any questions!

Jane Doe, Goddess


000-123-4567
www.athenashn.com/yourgoddessnumber
athenasby_________@yahoo.com

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Hostess E-vite System


Using this program is quick and simple and we are hoping that it is a feature that
Hostesses and their guests will love!

To begin using the Hostess E-vite program, simply log-in to your Athena’s on-line account.

On the left hand side of the Goddess homepage you will find a link that reads “Add
Hostess” (it’s the third link from the top of the page). Click on the link.

You will be directed to the Create Hostess page shown on the following page.

From here, simply select the date and time of the party. Enter in the Hostesses first name,
last name and E-Mail address and click on “Add New Hostess”. You will see the following
message appear in red: E-Mail was generated and sent to the specified Hostess E-
Mail address.

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At this point your Hostess will receive an E-Mail with the subject line of “Here is your
Athena’s Hostess Information”. The E-Mail contains the specified party date and time
along with a party number, the Hostesses E-Mail address – which they will use as their
user name – and a unique password for their party. The Hostess will be prompted to
follow the link within the E-Mail that will take them directly to the Hostess Log-In page.
Important – please tell your Hostess to save this E-Mail as they will need the user
name and password to access this area and view their responses leading up to the
party.

Once the Hostess has logged in to the site they will need to enter a phone number along
with the party address (city, state and zip) – their name, the time, and date of the party will
be automatically filled in for them.

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Your Hostess will now begin to enter their guest list using the guest’s first name and their
E-Mail address. They can enter as many guests as they’d like.

After entering all of their guest’s information, the party Hostess will create their invitation
which will be sent to the party guests listed. The Hostess can preview her message before
it is sent. Once completed, a simple press of the “send” button and the E-vite process is
complete.

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Some Important Information to Keep In Mind:


 Feel free to do a test party or two using yourself as the Hostess and some of your fellow
Goddesses as the guests so that you can become more familiar with the process should your
Hostess have any questions.

 The Party ID numbers used are for the E-vite feature only – this number is not to be used
by Freedom Goddesses as their party ID. These two features are not linked together.
Remember, the numbers are only used for this.

 The Goddess will receive a duplicate E-Mail of what is sent to the Hostess so that
they can view the party responses. You will use the Hostesses E-Mail address and
the unique password that is generated to access the information.

 There is a “lost password” feature that the Hostess can use should they misplace
this information. They will need to get the party ID number from the Goddess who
created the party. You will see that your Hostesses party information is retained in
the “Add Hostess” area and that the Party ID numbers are listed there.

 If a guest receives the E-vite and replies “no” they will be asked if they would still
like to place an order. There is a contact information form that they will complete;
this will generate an E-Mail that will be sent directly to the Goddess so that you can
contact the customer directly.

 Hostesses can continue to invite more guests to their party at any time. There is a
“send” checkbox beside each guest name. They simply need to uncheck the box
next to those guests that they have already invited and hit send again.

As always, should you encounter any problems with the program, please contact the home
office during normal business hours.

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It’s Against the Law!!!


…to have anyone under the age of 18 in your house or apartment during
an Athena’s Home Novelties Party!!
TITLE 11
Criminal Offenses
Chapter 11-31
Obscene and Objectionable Publications and Shows
Section 11-31-10
§ 11-31-10 — Sale or exhibition to minors of indecent publications, pictures, or articles. (a)
Every person who shall willfully or knowingly engage in the business of selling, lending, giving away,
showing, advertising for sale, or distributing to any person under the age of eighteen (18) years, has in his or
her possession with intent to engage in that business or to otherwise offer for sale or commercial distribution
to any person under the age of eighteen (18) years, or who shall display at newsstands or any other
business establishment frequented by persons under the age of eighteen (18) years or where persons under
the age of eighteen (18) years are or may be invited as a part of the general public, any motion picture, any
still picture, photograph, or any book, pocket book, pamphlet, or magazine of which the cover or content
consists of explicit representations of "sexual conduct", "sexual excitement", "nudity" and which is indecent
for minors or which is predominantly made up of descriptions of "sexual conduct", "sexual excitement",
"nudity" and which is indecent, shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred
dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment for not more than two (2)
years, or both.
(b) As used in this section, the following words have the following meaning:
(1) "Indecent for minors" means:
(i) Appealing to the prurient interest in sex of minors;
(ii) Patently offensive to prevailing standards in the adult community with respect to what
is suitable material for minors; and
(iii) Lacking serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value for minors;
(2) "Knowingly" means having knowledge of the character and content of the publication or failure on notice
to exercise reasonable inspection which would disclose its content and character;
(3) "Nudity" means less than completely and opaquely covered; human genitals, pubic regions, buttock,
and female breast below a point immediately above the top of the areola;
(4) "Sexual conduct" means act of human masturbation, sexual intercourse, sodomy, fondling, or other
erotic touching of human genitals, pubic region, buttock, or female breasts; and
(5) "Sexual excitement" means human genitals in a state of sexual stimulation or arousal.

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Providing Excellent Customer Care


Athena’s Home Novelties has built a business and customer base as a result of making
customer service our #1 priority. It is our sincere hope that you will adopt this policy of
providing excellent customer service with YOUR customers, which will ensure your
success!

Let Them Know That YOU Are Their “Athena’s Contact”


The easiest way to let customers know that YOU are their “Athena’s contact person” is by
telling them! When you pass out catalogs at your parties, please take a moment to point
out to everyone that the catalogs are theirs to keep, and that all of your information is on
the back if they have any questions or problems. Instruct them to contact YOU directly,
instead of the home office. While they are more than welcome to call the home office or
customer care line, we will refer them back to you for assistance whenever possible. By
telling them to contact you directly it will save them a step.

One exception to this would be if a customer complains to you about a previous Goddess
or product issue – in this case, please give them the Customer Care phone number and let
them know that we will do our best to assist them. The phone number to the Customer
Care line is: (401) 248-4721. To reach Customer Care by email, the address is
customercare@athenashn.com

My Customer Called…What Now?


Each time you hear from a customer, whether it’s to book a party, place an order, learn
more about the business opportunity, or with a question or complaint, take advantage of
the opportunity! Be sure that you LISTEN carefully to what they’re asking/telling you –
don’t interrupt. Let them know that they are valuable and that you want to do everything
you can to ensure that they are happy. If you’re not sure how to handle the situation or
what the correct answer is…DON’T MAKE ONE UP! Let them know that you will be happy
to look into the matter and you will be in touch with them shortly with a resolution/answer.

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Customer Care Liaison – Help is Just a Phone Call or Email Away!


The Customer Care Liaison is available to you Monday through Friday from 8:30 am until
5:00 pm and can assist you with your customer care concerns. If you are unsure of how to
respond to a customer with a product or service issue, you can call or email the Customer
Care Liaison for guidance and/or assistance. The Customer Care Liaison can give you
ideas of how to resolve the issue, contact your customer on your behalf, or otherwise
assist you with keeping your customers happy. If something goes wrong or someone
seems upset, you can contact the Customer Care Liaison with a “heads up” in the event
that a complaint is called in. It’s always better that we hear it from YOU first as opposed to
getting a call from an angry customer.

Here are just a few examples of when is would be appropriate to call Customer Care:

1. You are an Independent Goddess and shipped an order to a customer, but the
order was not received by the customer.
2. You are doing a party and you realize that there are children in the home or they
come home before the party and the Hostess is upset because you could not
start/complete the demo with children present.
3. If your customer calls you regarding a defective product to exchange.

When the Customer Care Liaison receives a complaint, all of the pertinent information will
be gathered from the customer and the Goddess/Adonis will be contacted immediately.
PLEASE keep in mind that PER YOUR CONTRACT, you have 48 hours to respond to
any phone messages or email from ANYONE at the home office…and in particular
the Customer Care Liaison. We will do our best to get both sides of the story and work
with you to keep your customer happy. Most of the time, the issues are minor and easily
resolved. However, if you do not get back to the Customer Care Liaison within the 48 hr.
period, the customer will be taken care of and you will most likely be billed for any product,
apology gifts or gift certificates that have to be sent out. This is why it is so important to
return any calls or emails that you receive about a customer complaint!

In rare cases, a formal, written “complaint” is placed in the Goddess’ permanent file.
These are mostly for contract violations…so please be aware that it is your responsibility to
know our policies and your contract so that you do not have any problems. If a written
complaint is necessary, you will receive a copy of it by mail for your records.

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The following tips, policies and common complaints are for your information and benefit.
We hope that you will take the time to be aware of all that you can and should be doing for
your customers – in the regular course of your business as well as in the event of a
complaint. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our
Customer Care Liaison on the “customer complaint” line at (401) 248-4721.

Defective Product Return Policy


All sales are final! Be sure to let your customers know this during your opening and
closing. This is indicated on the bottom of the order form. Remember to ALWAYS give
your customer a copy of their order form. Please be sure to tell customers that if they have
a problem with a product, they should contact YOU so that you can assist them with the
exchange process.

Because we carry the highest quality toys in the industry, we DO offer a 30 day warranty in
the event of a manufacturer defect. Should a customer contact you regarding a product
that doesn’t work, here’s what you should do:

Have them check the following:

-Are the batteries inserted correctly? Verify placement!


-Are they using the correct # of batteries, and the correct size?
-Are the batteries charged? Suggest they insert batteries they are sure are working!
-Is the connection being made properly? This applies to toys with remote power
packs.
-Is the cap screwed on tightly?

If none of the above troubleshooting techniques solve the issue, then proceed on to our
Exchange Policy:

30 Day Exchange Policy (Freedom and Independent Business Plans)

NOVELTY ITEMS: If a customer receives a defective toy, they are to contact the
Distributor from whom the item was purchased within 30 days of the sale. If you receive a
call from a customer with a defective product within this time frame, please instruct your
customer to put the product in a plastic sealable bag and return to the home office
at: 640 Winter Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895 ATTN: RETURNS. It is extremely
important that they include a piece of paper with their full name, mailing address,
phone number and a brief description of the problem.

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Upon receipt of the item, we will happily send the replacement to the address provided,
and will include a free gift to cover their cost of shipping the item back to us. WE DO NOT
REIMBURSE CUSTOMERS FOR SHIPPING COSTS. If your customer is really upset
about having to ship the item to us at their cost, you can offer to pick it up and take care of
the return for them.

BODY PRODUCTS: Defective/Damaged body product exchanges are handled on a case


by case basis. With regard to body products, be sure to tell customers that all sales are
final. At the party is the place for your customers’ to smell, taste, touch etc. so that they
will be sure to make a purchase that they are happy with! If you get a call from someone
who is unhappy with the fragrance or flavor that they purchased, please remind them that
all sales are final and that you can NOT take the item back. If you’d like, you can offer
them free shipping and handling or a discount off another fragrance or flavor if they’d like
to make another purchase. If a customer receives a body product and the bottle or jar is
leaking or damaged, please contact the Customer Care Liaison before instructing the
customer to return it.

 If a customer has an allergic reaction to a body product, please ask them to STOP
using the product. The customer can either throw it away or give the unused
portion to a friend. Apologize for any inconvenience and let them know that
someone will be in touch with them shortly. Please EMAIL the customer’s full
name, mailing address, phone number, and the SKU number of the item that they
purchased that caused the reaction. The Customer Care Liaison will contact your
customer to apologize again on the company’s behalf and to issue them a product
credit for the full retail value of the item. Emails should be sent to
customercare@athenashn.com

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If you hear from someone who purchased a product MORE than 30 days ago, or if it
is a body product, keep in mind that this is your opportunity to WOW them! Although the
home office/warehouse is not able to take back the item, YOU are welcome to offer your
customer a discount, replacement, free shipping and handling, or whatever you are
comfortable with on your own. Some things that you may want to take into consideration
are: how much they spent, if anyone else from that party booked a party with you, how
upset they are when they contact you, etc. For example, if someone spent $200+ at a
party where 3 other parties were booked, and your customer is really upset, we strongly
recommend that you go out of your way to show them that they (and their satisfaction) are
important to you. For example, let them know that all sales are final or that the item was
purchased prior to the 30 day guarantee period, but that YOU want to be sure that they are
happy – and offer 15% off the same item if they purchase a new one. Send them a free
gift with their purchase/replacement, and a short note of apology (even though it’s not your
fault that the product isn’t working) for the inconvenience. You can ALWAYS do MORE for
your customers even when the corporate policy doesn’t apply.

Party Cancellations
Athena’s Goddesses and Adonis are not permitted to “cancel” a party on a hostess for any
reason. It is the Goddess’s/Adonis’ responsibility to find another Goddess or Adonis to do
the party in the event that you are unable. This is usually not difficult as most
Goddesses/Adonis are more than willing to take a party where they didn’t have to do any
of the work (getting the booking, sending out a hostess packet, hostess coaching, etc.). In
extreme situations, a simple call to your recruiter or the home office with the hostess’s
party information may be all that it takes to get coverage. Other options include:

 Contact someone who has posted their availability on the Happy Buzzing
website.
 Post the party on the Happy Buzzing website under “Swing Shows”.
 Offer it to your recruiter.
 Offer it to a sister Goddess who is also on your team.
 Offer it to someone in your success line.
 Call a Goddess/Adonis who is in the area of the party.

If the office receives a complaint that you were a “no show”, you will be asked to
offer the hostess a $50 credit if she is willing to re-book with you. If she would
prefer another Goddess, the office will offer her a gift certificate in the amount of
$50 and you will be billed at your discount. A formal written complaint will also be
placed in your Goddess file.

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Tips and Reminders


Phone Tips:
 Be sure to have a warm and/or professional outgoing voicemail message on your
phone. There are examples of outgoing messages in your manual, but at a bare
minimum, it should be YOUR voice and be sure to state YOUR name. No
mechanical outgoing messages or ones without your name…customers need to
know that they’ve reached the right person. And DEFINITELY NO CHILDREN’S
VOICES on your outgoing message!

 Check your voicemail and email daily. Try to return all calls or emails within a 24
hour period. This seems simple, but the #1 complaint that customers have –
unreturned phone calls!

 If you are going on vacation or an emergency comes up, simply change your
outgoing message on your phone to state when you plan to return calls so that your
customers will not feel neglected, and so that those of us at the home office will
know when we can expect to reach/hear back from you.

 You are required to have a VALID phone number on file with the office at all times.
If you are experiencing phone trouble, please get in touch with us to give us a
temporary or new number where you can be reached.

Taking Orders:

 When taking orders, whether by phone or at a party, be sure to get ALL of your
customer’s information! You will need their first and last name, a billing address, a
mailing address (if different) a phone number and an email address (if they are
willing to share that with you). The phone number is particularly important in the
event that there is a problem with their payment, if an item that they ordered is on
backorder, or if their package is returned due to an error in the address. If a
hostess gives you outside orders that do NOT include all of the required
information, ask her to obtain it for you or at the very least, obtain a phone number
for the customer so that you can call them directly and get the missing information.

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Independent Goddesses:
 All customer orders should be SHIPPED to each individual customer unless they
have specifically requested that you send it to the hostess. You are charging a
shipping and handling fee, so please do not “drop off” orders to customers or send
everything to the hostess. All orders are to be delivered within 14 business days, so
please allow yourself the time to place the order, have it shipped to you (or you can
pick it up from the home office), separate the order, package up the customer
orders and get to the post office to mail them out. This is especially important if you
are holding a party to place the order with another party for a higher discount.

 When packing customer orders, please be sure to use appropriate packaging. For
example, if you are shipping a Coochy pump, you would want to use a cardboard
box…NOT a padded envelope! There is a Better Business Workshop available
through the Learning Resource Center and on streaming video called, “The Art of
Presentation” that will provide additional tips on this topic.

 PLEASE be sure to get a delivery confirmation number and/or tracking number for
ALL orders that you ship. If a customer contacts you to tell you that they never
received a package that you shipped, and you have a delivery confirmation or
tracking number, you will be asked to provide that information to the Customer Care
Liaison, along with the customer’s name, mailing address and what they ordered so
that the order can be re-shipped at no cost to you. If you do NOT get delivery
confirmation or a tracking number, and a customer claims not to have received their
order, you can still contact the office and we will re-ship the order, however, you will
be responsible to pay for the items (you will still get your distributor discount) and
the cost of shipping.

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Freedom Goddesses:
 In the event that you are unable to submit a party within the 5 calendar day
timeframe, we ask that you please contact JoAnn Westgate at extension 32 or
joann@athenashn.com. If you do not contact her to make her aware of the
situation, what ever it may be, and you submit a party late, you will be charged $10
late fee. In addition, if your late submission causes a late delivery of orders (beyond
the 14 business days), you will be required to pay for apology gifts that will be sent
to each customer. If a hostess asks for you to “hold a party open” for a few days so
that she can collect additional orders, let her know that you MUST submit the party
by the 4th day after the party (although you technically have 5 days, it is a good idea
to say 4 in the event that there is a problem with someone’s payment when you do
submit the party. This will allow you the extra day to get in touch with that customer
to resolve the issue without having it cause the party to be submitted late). If she
gets any additional orders AFTER you submit the party, you are happy to take
them; however, they will not count toward her hostess credit.

 Please see “Ordering Information – Freedom Plan” for what to do in the event that a
customer’s credit/debit card payment is declined. Canceling the order should be a
last resort. If you are unable to get in touch with the customer or if they are unable
to give you a different credit card or other form of payment remember this will result
in the hostess not receiving as much credit as you had given her at her party. In the
event that you DO have to cancel a customer order, you will need to contact the
hostess to explain that an order was cancelled (do not tell her who or why due to
confidentiality reasons) and that she either owes more money for her order or you
can adjust her order (take an item off) so that she does not owe anything additional.

 Be sure to let your hostesses know that if they pay for their order with a debit card
(even if they ask you to put it through as “credit”), an authorization will be placed on
the amount of the order BEFORE her hostess credits are deducted. For example, if
a hostess orders $233 worth of product, and after hostess credits the hostess only
has to pay $14.40, if she uses a debit card to make that payment, it will put an
authorization or “hold” on the account in for the full amount of $233. Within 3-5
business days, the hold will disappear and the card will only be charged the $14.40.
However, during this time, $233 will be UNAVAILABLE to your hostess. So, if this
causes her account to go negative or incur overdraft fees, you will be responsible to
pay any fees if you fail to explain this policy at the party. Be sure to have the
hostess mail or fax you a copy of her statement showing the fees that they are
asking to be reimbursed for. They can use a permanent marker to “black out” any
personal information such as her account number and any other purchases not
relating to Athena’s. You can use this document at tax time to claim the fees that
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you had to pay the hostess. Please see “Ordering Information – Freedom Plan” for a
copy of this policy. You can take this to every party with you and leave it on your
ordering table.

o Note: This ONLY affects the hostess. Any other party guest using a debit
card will only be charged the amount they have authorized on the credit card
slip.

Product Issues
 Let your party guests know that they should ALWAYS REMOVE batteries from their
toys when they are not in use and that they should NOT wrap any cords around the
toy base. Also let them know that all toys should be cleaned with antibacterial soap
and warm water BEFORE AND AFTER each use, as this will reduce the number of
product issues that you’ll hear about.

 It is helpful to let your customers know that products ordered from Athena’s may
come in different colors other than what you are showing in your demo or that they
may see in the photos online. Additionally, many of our products come to us in
“bulk packaging” from the manufacturer – this means they are in plastic shrink wrap
or a plastic bag – they don’t have to worry if this is how their products arrive. Bulk
packaging allows us to get better pricing from some manufacturers, and then we
can pass that savings along to our customers!

Giving Us a “Heads Up”


 Whenever there seems to be a problem – your hostess or a customer seems
unhappy about something, or there is something that happens out of the norm,
PLEASE contact the Customer Care Liaison right away as she can assist you with a
resolution. If a complaint never ends up coming in, then nothing comes of it. It’s
always better to give us a heads up before a complaint comes in. The Customer
Care Liaison is here to help you as well as your customers.

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The 10 Most Common Complaints


1. My Goddess doesn’t return my phone calls or emails.
If you want to run an Athena’s business, you HAVE to return the calls of your
customers. If you don’t, you’ll quickly find that you don’t HAVE any customers. You
should be checking your voicemail and email DAILY and returning calls and
messages within 24-48 hours. If you are unable to do that, PLEASE have an
outgoing message or auto response to let the customer know WHEN you DO plan
to get back to them.

2. Freedom Goddesses forget to explain to the hostess about using a debit card.
Make certain you review and understand “Ordering Information – Freedom Plan”
that explains what happens when a hostess uses a debit card for her order, the card
will initially authorize the FULL AMOUNT of her order, BEFORE deducting her
hostess credits, so that amount will be unavailable. Then, when the ACTUAL sale
is processed within 3-5 business days, she will only be charged the amount she
signed for. PLEASE let them know this so that they will have the option to use
another form of payment (cash, check or credit card). If it is a debit card, this is how
it will be processed. If you fail to explain this to the hostess, you will be responsible
to pay for any overdraft fees that she incurs.

3. General disappointment – The Goddess didn’t play games, there weren’t any
prizes given out, or the Goddess charged every customer shipping and
handling.
Ah, the complaint that technically isn’t a complaint….this is why hostess coaching is
SO important….please find out WHY the hostess is having the party and what her
expectations are….that way you won’t disappoint her.

4. Goddess doesn’t calculate hostess credit IN FRONT OF the hostess (fold


order forms for confidentiality) leading to a question about getting enough
hostess credit.
Many times customers will let the hostess know how much they spent…or she may
even ask them…either way, they are telling her the TOTAL that they spent, which
includes sales tax and shipping and handling. Since the hostess only earns credit
on the PRODUCT TOTAL, this can be misleading and she may think that you are
not giving her all of the credit she has earned. For this reason, it is helpful to
calculate the hostess credit in front of her, and explain that she ONLY gets credit on
the product totals which do not include shipping and handling or taxes. This is easy
to do if you fold the order form in half so that you’re only looking at the bottom of the
sheet (to protect her guests’ confidentiality as you calculate the totals in front of the
hostess).

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5. My Goddess promised we would have our orders within a week or two


(instead of 14 business days).
This is one of the MOST common complaints…and it is frustrating to have to tell an
upset customer who is complaining about how long it is taking to receive the party
orders that the order is technically not considered “late” until AFTER 14 business
days. AGAIN…even if you KNOW you can deliver the products in a shorter
timeframe, PLEASE tell your customers 14 BUSINESS DAYS (not a week, not 7-10
days, not 10-14 days, but 14 BUSINESS DAYS). We PROMISE you they will be
thrilled if they receive it sooner than that, but they will also call customer care if you
promise it sooner and can’t deliver for whatever reason.

6. When an Independent Goddess drops off orders to customers or all the


orders are dropped off to the hostess instead of shipping them to each
individual customer and the customers have paid shipping and handling.
Customers are understandably upset when they pay for shipping and handling to an
Independent Goddess and then the Goddess drops off all of the orders to the
hostess. INDEPENDENT Goddesses charge this fee to cover several things. First
because you have to purchase the items in advance in order to have the inventory
available that evening. Second, if you do not have the item in stock that your
customer wants to purchase or if you have run out of a particular product you will
have to mail these items to your customer. So, when questioned, you can explain all
of that. But with the Independent business plan, all customer orders are to be
SHIPPED directly to each customer unless a customer otherwise specifies that they
would prefer for their order to be shipped directly to the hostess. In addition,
Independent Goddesses are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to get delivery
confirmation and a tracking number for EVERY ORDER that you ship. This is to
protect you in the event that a customer calls and complains that they have not
received their order. If you have the tracking number and can prove that you sent
the order, the office will re-ship the entire order at no cost to you. If you don’t have
the tracking number, YOU will be responsible to replace the order at YOUR cost.

7. Goddess holds party open too long (for hostess to get additional orders or
due to payment issues) and other customers are not notified directly by the
Goddess.
PLEASE don’t ask your hostess to contact all of her guests to let them know about
a delay…it is YOUR business and YOU should be thrilled at any opportunity/excuse
to contact your customers directly! This is your responsibility. Also, if you are a
FREEDOM Goddess and you are not able to submit your party within the 5 calendar
days timeframe, please be sure to call JoAnn Westgate at the home office at x32 or
joann@athenashn.com to let her know to avoid begin charged the $10 late fee.
This in turn can help prevent complaints.

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8. Goddess doesn’t send hostess kit (in a timely fashion).


Whether you are mailing them or handing them out, a good rule of thumb is to get
the your hostess her hostess kit approximately one month prior to the party so that
she has time to read through it, get her invitations out, etc.

9. Goddess doesn’t give every customer a copy of their invoice – or, if they DO
have a copy of their invoice, the Goddess’ contact information is not on it.
Anytime you have an opportunity to give your contact information out, please take it!
This will help your business! If you are in the ordering room and writing up
someone’s order, and you notice that they did not fill out the top portion with your
name, Goddess number and phone number, FILL IT IN FOR THEM. You can also
print labels and stick them to the second (yellow) copy of the order form that your
customer will be taking home. This way if they need to contact you for any reason
or would like to place another order they have your contact information in one more
spot. This can never hurt!

10. Goddess gives a long list of untrue excuses why orders have not been
placed/received/etc.
This is your business. If you make a mistake or encounter a situation that is beyond
your control, call the Customer Care Liaison to give us a heads up and get advice
on how to handle the situation to minimize the damage. PLEASE don’t give your
hostess a list of excuses to cover yourself…in most cases, honesty and a sincere
apology is best!

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Company Policy on Children, Alcohol, Illegal Substances,


And Client Confidentiality
If the Hostess Has No Baby-Sitter For the Kids – NO PARTY!
It’s a law! To help avoid a sticky situation, remind your hostess each and every time
you talk with them about the no children law. Also, remind your hostess that this
includes infants! This information is printed on each invitation to help inform guests. (A
copy of this law is on page 41 of this section. It can also be found under the downloadable
forms section of the Athena’s website.)

 When you arrive at the party, bring just your briefcase to the door. When inside,
ask the hostess where the ordering room will be. As you walk through the house,
without being obvious, check the other rooms for children. Also, ask the hostess if
there are any children present. Remember you can not; by Law bring in your
demo items until all children have left the premises! If a guest comes to the
party with a child, take the hostess aside and calmly explain you’re sorry, but either
the child or you needs to leave. Do not, under any circumstances, raise your voice
or make anyone feel uncomfortable! If the child can’t leave, ask the hostess when
she would like to reschedule.

The Hostess Offers You an Alcoholic Beverage or an Illegal


Substance

Remember, when you do a party, you are representing the entire Athena’s company.
What people see in you, they see in all of us! Do not drink, smoke, or partake in illegal
substances while you are at the party location.

At all times, remember that you are a professional and you represent the entire Athena’s
company!

Under-Aged Drinking and Illegal Substances

Athena’s Home Novelties is known for our well-trained distributors and professionalism.
Just as it would be illegal for someone to do a toy party with minors present, being in the
presence of under-aged drinking or guests who are using illicit drugs should also not be
tolerated. Please be sure to be thorough in your hostess coaching and give your
hostesses a copy of the Under 18 Law (can be found under downloadable forms) and let
them know that you will have to end your presentation if you become knowledgeable of
anyone under the age of 21 consuming alcohol at the party or if illegal drugs are being
ingested.

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You are at a Party and the Hostess, or a Guest, Seems to be Flirting with
You
There is a nice simple way to respond - simply thank them for their interest and let them
know you already have a significant other. This usually gets the point across nicely!
Never discuss situations that arise with other people at the party, with hostesses, guests or
with anyone, including other Goddesses. You don’t want anyone to become
uncomfortable, embarrassed or upset!

Possible Party Challenges


Other Possible Issues That May Arise
You suspect that a guest has stolen from you - This is never an easy situation to
handle!

 The best defense is a good offense! Everything should have a place in your demo
kit; a scarf, a plastic bag, a slot in a wine bag so that you instantly know when
something has gone missing. When you do your demo, try to keep an eye on the
items as they are being passed around the room. Try not to have more than 3-4
items circulating at one time. You may want to walk around with items priced over
$50.00. NEVER leave your demo items in the party room while you are in the
ordering room. If you are certain someone has stolen an item (for example, you
SAW it going into a pocketbook), begin with a nice approach by saying something
jokingly, i.e., “OK-which one of you is hiding my ________. Come on now, give it
up!” Keep an upbeat tone and ask your hostess for assistance if needed. Give
them a moment or so. If the item doesn’t turn up by the end of the party, you can
write it up as a loss and take it as a tax break at the end of the year.

A guest tells you and everyone, how disappointed they were with a specific product
– Don’t let it kill your mojo!

 This may happen and, if it does, tell the guest you are sorry to hear that their
experience wasn’t a positive one, however, every toy or product will not please
every person. Always publicly acknowledge, apologize and recommend a solution.
Follow your intuition. We are all unique. That is why we offer so many options. If
the item is defective, have the guest contact the Goddess from whom the item was
purchased. In addition, you can assist them yourself, at your discretion. If you
choose to replace an item, it is money out of your pocket; however, you may have a
lifelong customer because you provided outstanding customer service.

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The guests are simply rude and obnoxious - Try not to get flustered!

 Most of your parties will be fun! Most will have people who have a great time and
learn a great deal from you. However, on rare occasions your guests may get out
of hand! If you encounter a wild group, take a moment to try to calm them down.
Focus your efforts, and voice, toward the people who are listening. If you don’t
raise your voice, they usually tell the others to be quiet. You could begin asking
random questions relating to previously discussed items. Give the person who
answers the question correctly a token of some sort that equals a point. At the end
of the show, award a prize to the person with the most points, 2nd and 3rd place
winners as well (pillow or other samples are great here). If the group is
uncontrollable, cut the demo short and begin the ordering process. Occasionally
you’ll find that customers have been to several shows and are already familiar with
our products. Ideally, your hostess will help with “crowd control,” but occasionally
her efforts aren’t successful either!

 If guests bend your demo items or do other unnatural things to them, remind them
that these items are made to handle what a vagina can do to them and, to date, we
haven’t found a vagina that can bend the item in half or throw it around the room!

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Customer Service Memory Makers


Caring
Demonstrate personal concern for your customers and value their business.
Actively demonstrate that you have a personal interest in the customer’s total
satisfaction.

Enthusiasm
Show excitement and passion for your work, for Athena’s, and for our products. Be
eager to please and go out of your way to exceed the customer’s expectations.

Smile
Smile warmly to create a friendly atmosphere.

Thank-You
Show sincere appreciation for customers in a pleasant, genuine and personable
manner.

Conversational
Create memories by attentively focusing on customers and exchanging personal
dialogue. Allow the customer to voice their comments, questions, or concerns, while
listening with empathy and understanding.

Actions
Actions speak louder than words! How do customers view your actions? Keep your
promises. Provide appropriate follow up. Return phone calls promptly. Be honest.
Keep your customer updated and informed.

Commitment to Quality
Take pride in getting the job done right the first time. Be committed to upholding,
modeling, and improving upon the quality of Athena’s products and services.

Acknowledgment, Apology and Resolution


Identify, sympathize, and attempt to win back customers who have not had a
positive experience with an Athena’s Goddess. Recognize the individual gifts of
each Goddess and accept responsibility for your own actions.

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What Do Customers Want?


Have you ever had a customer who wants the universe, gift-wrapped and hand
delivered - yesterday?

Was that a resounding YES?

Fortunately, most customers don’t demand the impossible. In fact, their requests are
usually reasonable. For a moment, in your mind change your role from “service
provider” to “customer.” When you’re a customer, what are your concerns? What
matters when you’re at the car dealer, the doctor’s office, or the airport? What concerns
you when you’re on the phone ordering flowers, or awaiting technical support, or
ordering a million-calorie pizza and a zero-calorie beverage?

Over the years, many of us have worked in customer service positions and taken
customer service training classes and seminars. When people are asked what matters
to them as a customer, the responses are overwhelmingly similar, demonstrating that
most of us want the same things when we are customers: We want to be treated with
respect. We want to be listened to. We don’t want to be bounced around or ignored or
treated poorly. And this is what your customers want as well.

When I’m a Customer, I want…

1. To be taken seriously 9. Knowledgeable help


2. Competent, efficient service 10. Friendliness
3. Anticipation of my needs 11. To be kept informed
4. Explanations in my terms 12. Follow-through
5. Basic courtesies 13. Honesty
6. To be informed of the options 14. Feedback
7. Not to be passed around 15. Professional service
8. To be listened to (and heard) 16. Empathy

So, widen those smiles and lay out the red carpet for your customers! It is estimated
that a happy customer will tell 3 people about you and your service. However, an
unhappy customer will tell 8 people! Give your customers the top notch service they
deserve and they’ll help you on your road to success. Once your customers see your
commitment, high service standards and consistency, they’ll continue to trust you and
tell others about you as well.

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Expos and Events

“People do business with people that they’ve met and that other
people talk about.” ~ Patricia Fripp
A great way to get your name out there on a larger scale is to put on events that keep people
talking! These can be a place where you accommodate the hard-to-book customers! These are
your customers that have a small home, the customer that does not feel they have enough
people that will come, or the popular customer that has no where for the children to go.

Public events are a way for you to:

Get Booking Leads

Get Goddess Leads

Build your mailing list

Get Sales

Get your name out there

Types of Expos:

Bridal Show’s - a great way to advertise Bachelorette Parties, Jack N’ Jill’s, and the
opportunity to earn more money towards their wedding by Becoming a Goddess.

Business Expos/Job Fairs - The perfect way to advertise and give information
regarding the Athena’s business opportunity. It’s your opportunity to set up interviews
and grow your team.

Flea Markets/Fairs
Women Expos
Bar/Nightclub Promotions
Charity Events

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Presentation is Everything!
As a Goddess, You Should:
* Dress Professionally - Depending on your event, you should be sure to dress professional and
accordingly! You are representing the entire company at public events.

*Act Professionally - Act like a Goddess! Be positive! Use proper language and terminology!
Always practice the best customer service.

*Be Knowledgeable - You have 10-15 seconds with most people that pass by you. Know what
you are going to say! Be knowledgeable on your booking and recruiting incentives and the
Athena‘s product.

* Be ready to multi-task! You will have a lot of questions coming your way. People will be
walking by looking at your table; they will be filling out information! It’s your job to be able to
touch base with every one of them.

Your Booth:
The presentation of your booth is the silent way to market your business. It makes a big
impression!

* Choose your product wisely - consider the public event you are at and choose items that are
appropriate for your audience. We have a wide variety of products that are perfect for public
display. YOU CAN NOT DISPLAY SEX TOYS AT ANY EVENT THAT IS NOT RESTRICTED
TO 18 AND OLDER.

* Decorations - You may want to add some extra decorations to your table to attract more
customers. Balloons, flowers, packaged products, etc are all great additions to your booth! (Be
sure to check the events rules and regulations regarding decorations)

*Booking/Recruiting Posters - These are great ways to get all the quick points of booking and
recruiting out! Be sure to highlight any booking or recruiting incentives you have.

* Bags/Give-A-ways - You will want to be sure that you have samples, give-a-ways, or perhaps
an Enter-to-Win Basket. These are all great ways to get customer information that you can use
as leads or add to your mailing list. Offer bags that have a sample, a catalog or Latest Buzz, all
your contact information as well as information about your business.

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Sounds Great! How Do I Get Involved?

It’s important to remember that before signing up for any event you must call or contact
the home office and ask to speak with someone within the marketing department
regarding Expos and Events to ensure that the event is available and another Goddess
has not already signed up. A typical Athena’s weekend can have anywhere from 1- 5
events taking place across the country.

Athena’s wants you to be successful at any event you do! In order to help you, we may
provide you with some of the following based on availability of products and marketing
materials:

 Large Backdrop
 Appropriate side banner
 Athena’s Branded table skirt
 $50 in retail product for an Enter-to-Win Gift Basket
 Enter-to-Win Entry Blanks
 25 Current Catalogs
 25 Latest Buzz
 50 Here Comes the Bride Supplements (for Bridal Shows)
 50 Lavender Athena’s bag

The items listed above are on a first come, first serve basis. Please allow ample time
for planning.

Important Information Required:

When contacting the home office, be sure to have the following information available:

 Date:
 Time:
 Location: Website address for the event (if applicable):
 Contact person for the expo/event:
 Contract & payment information:

The registration form can be found in the downloadable form section of the website
under Expos and Events which is required to be completed in its entirety and submitted
to the home office for approval and scheduling purposes.

**Please submit completed Expo and Event form to robyn@athenashn.com.

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Payment:

The primary Goddess/Adonis scheduling the event must pay for the event/expo/bridal
show upfront.

Athena's will partner with you and the other Goddesses who work this event with you.

Maximum amount of reimbursement by Athena’s not to exceed $250.00 or at the


discretion of the president of the company (a.k.a. The Mother Goddess).

Goddess/Adoni is responsible for the shipping costs associated with their Expo/Event.

Here is what you can expect:

After the event you must submit proof that the expo was paid in full - I'm sure you can
obtain this from the expo planners.

And you must submit the number of bookings, recruit leads and mailing list additions.
(We do not want the actual slips - just the data)

Once we have received these two (2) things - you can expect a payment from Athena's
for our portion of the expo within 30 days of submission of these documents.

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How to Complete Order Forms

Ordering Information
Just how do you fill out those little order forms
anyway?

Let’s start at the top. You may want to hand out the
order forms at the beginning of the demo. Have the
guests fill in their own name, address, city, state,
zip, phone number, date and Hostess. Please tell
them who the Hostess is (many people think that
it’s you because you do the demo), and also have
them fill in the date. Doing this will save time when
they actually get into the ordering room. Tell them
that you will fill in the order details when they come
in to see you.

Next is the order

This is where you break down, item by item,


everything the guest orders. When you write out
the items, write the Quantity first, the SKU # next,
then the Item name. Then fill in the Unit Price and
the Total (unit price multiplied by the quantity).

In the Ordering Room

To compute appropriate Sales Tax, multiply the Sub-Total amount by the sales tax of the
state in which the party is held. (Please note that the AHN computer ordering system
collects sales tax on shipping and handling in states that may impose an additional tax. In
these states the tax rate applied will be the base state sales tax rate. Please be sure to go
to www.Athenashn.com and download the current tax rates that the system collects so you
can collect the correct amount from your customers.) Enter the Sales Tax in the
appropriate box. The Grand Total box is the sum of the Sub-Total, Sales Tax, plus the
S&H Fee.

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Sales Tax Rates and Guidelines


Please note that you are not required to charge your Hostess the Shipping & Handling
Fee. When completing your Hostess’ order, put a large X through that box. In addition, list
the total amount of Hostess Credit due in the Hostess Credit box on the order form. You
may then take the Total All, subtract the Hostess Credit, and enter the remainder in the
Grand Total box.
Sales tax will be collected on your Goddess order when you place it with Athena’s.
Due to constant changes to these rates and rules – please go to the website and download
the “Sales Tax Rates” form under – Tax Information. If you should have a question
regarding sales tax contact Ralph at salestax@athenashn.com or x 30.

Additional Interest Boxes (on order forms)


Booking a Party If this box is checked, take out your “Open Dates” sheet and set the
date. If the party is coming up within the next few weeks, give your new hostess a hostess
packet right there. Spend just a minute finding out what the best phone number would be
to reach her the next day to review the contents of the package to get her party off to a
great start! If the party is booked further out, let your new hostess know that you will be
mailing her hostess packet to her at least 4 weeks before her party date. Let her know
how excited you are to be working with her to help her get all of the items she would like to
have for FREE!

Mailing List If this box is checked, double check the spelling of the name and address.
Let her know how often you send out mailers and what they will consist of. You should
consider having a “Welcome to my mailing list” letter so all new mailing list members know
that you haven’t forgotten about them if you don’t have a mailing coming out for a while.

Becoming a Goddess If this box is checked give a recruiting catalog! Get a phone
number where she can be reached in a day or so for follow up. Contact her to answer any
questions she may have as there are ALWAYS questions. If further interest is shown—
make an appointment for her interview with you.

If NO further interest is shown—thank her for her time and ask her to please pass along
the catalog to anyone she may know who might be interested in Athena’s.

** You always want to follow up on these 3 points before your customer leaves your
ordering room as they are the 3 builders of your business foundation. Without new party
bookings, utilizing a mailing list and sharing the business opportunity that you have with

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Athena’s, you will not experience the true level of success that we at Athena’s have to
share with you!
Payment Options
The next step in the ordering process is the payment. Athena’s Goddesses accept a variety of
payment methods.
Cash
 We recommend that you bring $25-$35 in small bills to make change
 Keep the customer’s money out until you’ve made change and she/he leaves the room. If
questions arise about how much money was given you, it will still be available.
 Counterfeit pens are available for checking the authenticity of large bills. To use the pen, make
a mark on the bill. If the mark turns black, the bill is counterfeit. Simply ask the customer for
another bill or form of payment. She/he may have had no idea the bill was bad.

Personal Checks
 Obtain the customer’s driver’s license (or state issued ID card).
 Verify the photo, name and address against the order form and check.
 Write the customer’s driver’s license # and Date of Birth on the check.
 No PO Boxes or Starter Checks should be accepted.
 If a PO Box is given on the check– cross it out and write in the street address.
 Verify the check is made out to the Goddess.
 Verify check is made out for correct amount.
 Verify the date on the check is correct - not postdated.
 Verify the customer signed the check.

Credit Cards
 Athena’s credit card slips MUST be used if you are using Athena’s processing.
 Athena’s accepts Visa MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
 Get an imprint of the credit card.
 Fill in all requested information on the Athena’s credit card slip.
 Call the appropriate credit card company to obtain authorization # (see next page).
 Have your customer sign and release order only once all above has been completed.
 Goddesses KEEP the Yellow & Pink copies of the slips for their records.
 Goddesses on the Independent Business Plan have the option of getting their own credit
card machine and merchant account through their bank or other credit card services
company if they wish. If you would like to, please contact your bank or credit card merchant
services company.
 When taking telephone/outside orders, please ALWAYS obtain the following:
 Full name on card
 Complete Billing Address
 Telephone Number
 Credit Card Number, Expiration date and the CID Code (the last three digits printed on the
back of the card)

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Credit Card Acceptance Instructions


Please note: Listen very carefully to the authorization codes provided by merchant services.
Authorization codes are 6 digits long (may contain letters as well). Less or more than 6 digits
filled in on our web site will have your customer’s credit card payment rejected.

To accept MasterCard and Visa 1-800-535-8542


Enter Merchant Number 9270-4150-2058-220
To accept Discover 1-800-347-1111
Enter Merchant Number 6011-0163-9194-727
To accept American Express 1-800-528-2121
Enter Merchant Number 238-301-567-4

Information needed on credit card slips:


 Credit Card Imprint
 Customer Name
 Address (no P.O. boxes!)
 City, State, Zip Code
 Phone Number (with area code)
 Credit Card Number, Expiration Date, Card Type
 Total Charge $ Amount
 Date of Purchase
 Authorization Number
 Your Full Name
 Customer Signature
 CID Code (Visa/MC/Discover - located in the signature box - last 3 numbers)
(American Express - located in front of card to the right of card #)

** All Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express transactions processed through Athena’s
merchant number are subject to a 5% processing fee. This fee is added to your order.

(credit card slip to be used for all debit/credit card purchases)

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Returned Check Information


What if I get a check from a customer and it is returned (unpaid/insufficient
funds/closed account, etc.)?

Bounced checks are rare, but do occasionally happen. We have some resources available for you
to hopefully ensure that you will receive payment on any bounced checks. If you are a Freedom
Goddess and get a check returned to you PRIOR to the party shipping out or within a day or two of
it shipping, please contact the hostess to have her “hold” that customer’s order until the payment is
made (due to confidentiality, please do NOT tell the hostess that the customer bounced a
check…just let her know there is “a slight issue with payment that you are working out with this
guest”). Let her know that you will contact her once everything is settled so that she can “release”
the order to her guest. This way, if you do NOT receive payment on the order, you can have your
hostess send it to you (and then refund her for what she spent) or go pick it up from her.

You are welcome to contact Brenda Howard at Electric Checks (508) 643-9134 email:
info@electricchecks.com website: www.electricchecks.com and set up a FREE account. Brenda
will be able to assist you (once your account has been set up) with any future bounced checks.
There is no fee for this service, however, Brenda will charge the customer the $25 returned check
fee (this is how she gets paid), and so you will not be able to charge that to your customer for that
fee. She will hopefully be able to obtain the full amount of the check from the customer so that you
are paid what you are owed.

On the following page you will find a template for a letter that you can send to a customer who has
already received her order and bounces a check (if calling and/or emailing is not working for you).
Please feel free to adjust the letter for your needs. When you send the letter, be sure to send it
“return receipt requested”. If after 10 days you still have not received your money, you are able to
go to your local police station and file a claim for stolen goods. Should a customer receive her
order and never pay you for it, please keep a record of it so that you can claim it as a “loss” when
you do your taxes. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact our Customer Care
Liaison at (401) 248-4721.

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Returned Check Sample Letter


Date

Customer Name
Customer Address
Customer City, State, Zip

Greetings, Customer Name:

I hope that this letter finds you well. I am writing regarding an order that you had placed with me
on (insert party date here) in the amount of $XXX. You paid with your check #XXX.

Unfortunately, your check has been returned to me unpaid, (and you have already received your
order). As the order has not yet been paid for, it is important that we connect to make
arrangements for payment. Please contact me at XXX-XXX-XXXX no later than (insert date
about 7 days from the date of the letter) so that we can resolve this issue.

Per our policy, and as is noted on your invoice, there is a $25 fee associated with all returned
checks. I will need to charge you this fee in addition to the balance owed for your order.
The total due to me is $XXX. (OR I am happy to waive this fee (or reduce it to $XX) if you
will contact me and get the payment to me no later than (insert date).)

If I do not hear from you by the date indicated above, I will have no choice but to go to the police
department to report the goods as stolen. This is not something that I like to do as it is somewhat
embarrassing for both of us (as it requires that I list each of the items that you purchased by name
on the report). Obviously, if that happens, it will end the confidentiality that I am currently keeping
for your order.

I am hoping that this letter will prompt you to get in touch with me immediately so that I do not have
to take such measures. This letter is not meant to be a threat – I am simply making you aware of
the process that I must follow in order to obtain payment for the order (you have already received).
I prefer to give my customers the benefit of the doubt and time to take care of the situation…but I
want to be honest with you so that you will not be caught off guard if I should have to report this as
a theft to the authorities.

Please contact me now so that we can take care of this in an amicable manner. My customers are
the heart of my business and I look forward to resolving this issue so that I can continue serving
you as your Athena’s Goddess.

Blessings,
Your Name
Your Business Name
Your Phone #
Your email address
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Debit Card Information


When a customer hands you a credit card to pay for their order the first thing to ask is if they are
using an actual credit card or a debit card.

When an authorization is received for a debit card a “hold” is placed on the funds. This “hold”
gives you 3-5 business days to process the charge. The web site processes the charge
immediately ~ some debit card customers see the “hold” and the “charge”. Because this is
coming directly from their checking account they cannot get to the amount being “held” until the
authorization drops off. The authorization will drop off in 3-5-business days.

Example: Customer has $100- in their checking account. A $50- order is placed. You get an
authorization for the amount. AKA ~ the “hold”. Then you apply the payment to your order. The
web site charges the $50- immediately (this is when the actual charge occurs). If your customer
tries to use their debit card elsewhere it will not allow them to because the “hold” and the charge
are currently being applied against the $100- balance of their checking account.

By explaining this to your customer before they use their debit card the customer can decide if
another form of payment should be used. If they view their account online ~ and see the “pending
debit” twice against their account ~ they will understand that this is only for 3-5 business days.

Handling Outside Orders


Confidential outside orders from parties
 Outside order envelopes:
 Outside order envelopes are available for you to order (SKU # 2359)
 Full instructions are provided for your customer to place their order
 Maintains confidentiality for customer
 Goddess must add to each one:
 Credit card slip
 Order form
 Your name & phone number
 At least 5 should be added to every hostess packet

Processing Outside Orders for Parties

 Treat them as any other guest order


 Check the math on the order form
 Check the payment to ensure the amount is correct
 If paid by credit card - write “OUTSIDE ORDER” where the imprint should be
 Follow directions for accepting credit card on page 64
o You don’t want to give Hostess credit on the order if you can’t
obtain an authorization on the credit card
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 If paid by check, make sure all of the necessary information has been
provided.
 If not, call the customer from the party to collect the information
 If it cannot be collected, do not add the order to the party total
 Contact the customer the next day to get the information, then contact
the hostess to let her know she now has additional credit to spend

** You should always encourage outside orders from your parties! They help your hostess
earn more FREE Athena’s products, and they help you earn more profit!

Product Re-Ordering Process


One of the best parts of the home party business is the reordering from a party or two. Why?
Because that’s when you get to figure out your profit! You know that you had a great time at your
parties, so let’s see how you did financially!

If you want to do a tally before placing your order on line you will need a GPL (Goddess Price List),
which can be downloaded from the company website, and all of the order forms from each party
you will be reordering from. Simply go through each order and put a tick mark for the appropriate
item in the retail item column. The GPL is self calculating so you can figure the cost of the items
before placing the order on the web.

The Independent Plan offers the following retail discounts:

$1.00 - $1499.00 $1500.00 - $2500.00 +


$2499.00
40% 45% 50%

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Net Purchases
These are items that are the same flat price all the time. We charge the customer the price listed
in the catalog and we always pay a lower, set price. Your buying discount does not apply to
these items because they are always discounted.

When placing your order, you may also want to order Hostess Packets, Catalogs, and
Supplements for your up coming parties. You can also order any other supplies and samples on
your order.

To Place an Order on the Web


To place an order on the web, go to the Athena’s Home Novelties website,
www.athenashn.com and click on “Goddess Login” in the top right hand corner. This will
bring you to a prompt asking for a “Goddess Number” and “Password”. Enter your Goddess
number (which will be assigned after you have completed training) and initial password
(ahn2003) and then click on the “send” button.

At this point you will be sent to the My Account page to set up your account. This page will ask
for your complete name, e-mail address, address (billing and shipping), phone numbers,
whether you are full-time or part-time, how much stock you carry, how far you are willing to
travel for a party, whether you wish to be notified of swing parties, and any languages you
speak. Please fill out this information completely.

** You will also be asked for your password. Here you will be able to change your
password to something you will remember. Once you have filled out this page, click
“Modify” and your account information will be saved to the system.

Very Important Reminder: When changing any of your information (such as your name
due to marriage or divorce, phone #’s, address, email address or credit card to keep on
file) you also need to notify the home office. Our two systems are not linked as of yet –
due to this Athena’s Headquarters will have no way of knowing there are changes
unless we are told. When making changes please e-mail or call Sheri-Lynn x 26 or
svieira@athenashn.com

Next you will need to click on the “Edit Payment Information” Button. This is where you will put
in your Credit/Debit card information. Once you have completed this section you will click
Update and this will save your payment information.

** If you should ever need to change your credit/debit card information, you MUST come back
to this screen by clicking on “MY ACCOUNT” and update your payment method BEFORE
placing your order.

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To place an order, click on “Product Ordering.” This will bring you to our easy 5 step ordering
process.

Step 1: Enter Products - Here you will enter each product and quantity that you wish to order by
the SKU #. The SKU #’s are found next to each product on the GPL. Enter the quantity, then the
SKU, and click “Add Item” and your products will appear in the space below. If you are unsure of
a product’s SKU # you may also search by entering all or part of a product name in the “Search”
box, and then clicking the “Search” button. All products that match will be displayed along with the
SKU # - close the “Search” window, and enter the SKU # into the “Add Item” section. Repeat
these steps until you have ordered all desired products. If you wish to delete an item, you may
click “Remove” after the product under the heading “Items in Current Order.” This will delete the
product from your order, and refresh the page for you. Once you have completed ordering all
products, click on the “Continue to Step 2” button.

Step 2: Customer Credit Information - Here you will enter all of the information from the credit
card slips collected from your parties. You will need to fill in the card holder’s name, type of credit
card, credit card number, expiration date, authorization number, date of purchase, the customers
billing address and amount, then click on “Add/Update Payment” and the credit will be applied to
your order. Please be sure to click on the “Save Payments” button. Repeat this process until all
of your credit card slips have been entered. IMPORTANT: YOU WILL NEED TO ENTER THIS
INFO WITHIN THREE (3) DAYS OF RECEIVING THE AUTHORIZATION NUMBER. AFTER
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THAT TIME, THE INFORMATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE SYSTEM. Once you have
entered all of your credit card slips, click on the “Continue to Step 3” button.

Step 3: Review Order/Order Summary - Here you will be asked to review your order to make sure all
information is correct. You will be able to review the following:
 Retail Total - total retail products purchased
 Buying Discount – the system will automatically generate your discount depending on how
much retail product you’ve ordered
 Net Total - total net products (paperwork, and supplies and samples)
 Credit Card Authorizations - total of all credit card slips entered in Step 2
 Subtotal - total of all above items
 Credit Card Handling Fee - 5% of the total of credit card slips applied
 Shipping - cost of shipping your order to you via UPS
 Handling - $5.00 charge added to all orders placed with Athena’s
 Sales Tax Due based on your shipping address
 Total Due Now - the amount that you are responsible for paying

**Please review all the information. If you would like to change the products that you ordered, click on
“Modify Items.” If you would like to change credit card slips, click on “Modify Credit Payments.” By
clicking on either ‘modify’ buttons, you will be able to go back and make changes. DO NOT USE THE
BACK BUTTON ON YOUR BROWSER. At this step, you may also elect to pick up your order at the
office. To do this, please click on the box next to “I will pick up this order.” If you check that box, the
website will automatically refresh and give you the new total. IMPORTANT: IF YOU WISH TO PICK
UP YOUR ORDER, THIS BOX MUST BE CHECKED. IF IT IS NOT CHECKED, YOUR ORDER WILL
BE SHIPPED. Once you are satisfied with your order and have verified that all the information is
correct, click on “Continue to Step 4.”**

Step 4: Submit Order - This page will display your total order cost, your payment and billing
information, and your shipping information. Please review and make sure that everything is correct.
Once you are satisfied with the information, click on the “Submit Goddess Order” button. IMPORTANT:
YOUR ORDER IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU CLICK ON “SUBMIT YOUR ORDER.” At this time,
you will be forwarded to a confirmation screen that you can print out for your records.

You can order anytime, 24 hours a day! The only method to place your orders is through the
Athena’s Web Site.

 If you are unable to complete your order for some reason and there is no one in the office at
the time, you may leave a message on a voice mailbox at the home office.

 Independent Goddesses, leave your message on mailbox 16.

 When someone gets in they will call you to help you with your order.

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Things to Remember
Athena’s focuses on a 14 business day delivery time as per the contract. Sometimes
there will be an item on backorder with the company itself. Usually it takes no more than a week or
two to come in. Backordered items need to be mailed directly to each customer once the items
become available. During the day, you can call the office and check the current list of back
ordered items and the expected dates of arrival. After hours you can check backorder status on
voicemail box 11, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

 All orders placed are available for pick up / ship out, after 2 pm, three (3) business days
following the order being placed. Orders placed before 11:00 am on Monday will be ready
for pick up / ship out after 2 pm on Wednesday.

 Reminder – the warehouse is not open on weekends – so orders placed after 11:00
am on Fridays thru Sundays are considered orders placed before
11:00 am on Mondays.

 If you forgot to order something and you already placed your order, you need to do a
separate order. Once an order is placed it can not be added to or subtracted from.

 The office is closed Monday – Friday from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm.

 Office hours are:

 Monday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm


 Wednesdays from 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
 Saturdays from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

 All Athena’s backorders will be sent out once a week.

When you receive your order:

 Please be sure to check the entire order before calling the office with discrepancies.
Samples and pillow packets for example are small and are sometimes placed inside
a box or in a plastic bag with other samples.
 If your package is received damaged or ripped open, please save the entire box in
the event that UPS requests to view the package to evaluate a claim.
 Please report any missing items or incorrect information on your invoice within 48
hours of receipt of the order to receive the appropriate credit.
 When calling with discrepancies, please have all pertinent information ready: your
invoice number, date of invoice and what items you are missing or have extra, etc.
Please call x 16.

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Figuring Your Profit

40% Buying Discount


# of Parties / Weekly Monthly Monthly Annual Approx.
Week Sales Sales Income Income Hrs/wk

1 $500.00 $2,000.00 $800.00 $9,600.00 5-6


2 $1,000.00 $4,000.00 $1,600.00 $19,200.00 10-12
3 $1,500.00 $6,000.00 $2,400.00 $28,800.00 15-18
4 $2,000.00 $8,000.00 $3,200.00 $38,400.00 20-24

45% Buying Discount


# of Parties / Weekly Monthly Monthly Annual Approx.
Week Sales Sales Income Income Hrs/wk

1 $500.00 $2,000.00 $900.00 $10,800.00 5-6


2 $1,000.00 $4,000.00 $1,800.00 $21,600.00 10-12
3 $1,500.00 $6,000.00 $2,700.00 $32,400.00 15-18
4 $2,000.00 $8,000.00 $3,600.00 $43,200.00 20-24

50% Buying Discount


# of Parties / Weekly Monthly Monthly Annual Approx.
Week Sales Sales Income Income Hrs/wk

1 $500.00 $2,000.00 $1,000.00 $12,000.00 5-6


2 $1,000.00 $4,000.00 $2,000.00 $24,000.00 10-12
3 $1,500.00 $6,000.00 $3,000.00 $36,000.00 15-18
4 $2,000.00 $8,000.00 $4,000.00 $48,000.00 20-24

** Chart represents gross earning. It does not reflect the costs of running your business **
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How to Complete Order Forms

Ordering Information

Just how do you fill out those order forms anyway?

Let’s start at the top. You will want to hand out the order forms at the beginning of the
demo. Have the guests fill in their first and last name, address, city, state, zip code, phone
number, date and Hostess (please note we DO NOT ship to P.O. Boxes. If the
customer does not want to provide you with a street address please ask the Hostess
if it is OK to use his/her address in case of backorders). Please tell them what their
Party ID# is if you have pre-loaded your party into the computer system, who the Hostess
is (many people think that it’s you because you do the demo), and have them fill in the
date. Doing this will save time when they actually get into the ordering room. Tell them that
you will fill in the order details when they come in to see you.

Next is the order.

This is where you break down, item by item, everything the guest orders. When you write
out the items, write the Quantity first, the SKU # next, then the Item name. Then fill in the
Unit Price and the Total (unit price multiplied by the quantity). Let the guest know that the
order is sent to the hostess along with all other orders from the party. Each order is
individually packaged in a sealed box with the customer’s name and address to assist the
hostess in delivering the packages to the guests. There is also a guest order sheet for the
hostess so they know how many and whose packages are in the box. This ensures the
confidentiality that we thrive on! Don’t forget to advise the Hostess to call YOU if too much
time passes.

Athena’s focuses on a 14 business day delivery time as per the contract. Sometimes
there will be an item on backorder with the company itself. Usually it takes no more than a
week or two to come in. Backordered items will be mailed directly to each customer once
the items become available (the backordered items are not mailed to the hostess, this is
why it is very important to get full addresses from each customer). During the day, you
can call the office and check the current list of back ordered items and the expected dates
of arrival. After hours you can check backorder status on voicemail box 11, 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.

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Additional Interest Boxes (on order forms)


Booking a Party If this box is checked, take out your “Open Dates” sheet and set the
date. If the party is coming up within the next few weeks, give your new hostess a hostess
packet right there. Spend just a minute finding out what the best phone number would be
to reach her the next day to review the contents of the package to get her party off to a
great start!

If the party is booked further out, let your new hostess know that you will be mailing her
hostess packet to her at least 4 weeks before her party date. Let her know how excited
you are to be working with her to help her get all of the items she would like to have for
FREE!

Mailing List If this box is checked, double check the spelling of the name and address.
Let her know how often you send out mailers and what they will consist of. You should
consider having a “Welcome to my mailing list” letter so all new mailing list members know
that you haven’t forgotten about them if you don’t have a mailing coming out for a while.

Becoming a Goddess If this box is checked give a recruiting catalog! Get a phone
number where she can be reached in a day or so for follow up. Contact her to answer any
questions she may have as there are ALWAYS questions. If further interest is shown—
make an appointment for her interview with you.

If NO further interest is shown—thank her for her time and ask her to please pass along
the catalog to anyone she may know who might be interested in Athena’s.

** You always want to follow up on these 3 points before your customer leaves your
ordering room as they are the 3 builders of your business foundation. Without new party
bookings, utilizing a mailing list and sharing the business opportunity that you have with
Athena’s, you will not experience the true level of success that we at Athena’s have to
share with you!

BOOK, SELL, RECRUIT ~ it’s a way of life for a Goddess!

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Payment Options
The next step in the ordering process is the payment. Athena’s accepts a variety of
payment methods.

Cash
 We recommend that you bring $25-$35 in small bills and coins to make change.
 Keep the customer’s money out until you’ve made change and she/he leaves the room. If
questions arise about how much money was given to you, it will still be available.
 Counterfeit pens are available for checking the authenticity of large bills. To use the pen, make
a mark on a large bill. If the mark turns black, the bill is counterfeit. Simply ask the customer
for another bill or form of payment. She/he may have had no idea the bill was bad.
 All cash and checks must be turned into either a debit or credit card payment from the
Goddess.

Personal Checks
 Obtain the customer’s driver’s license (or state issued ID card).
 Verify the photo, name and address against the order form and check.
 Write the customer’s driver’s license # and Date of Birth on the check.
 No PO Boxes or Starter Checks should be accepted
 If a PO Box is given on the check– cross it out and write in the street address.
 Verify the check is made out to the Goddess.
 Verify check is made out for correct amount.
 Verify the date on the check is correct - not postdated.
 Verify the customer signed the check.

Credit Cards
 Athena’s accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
 Athena’s credit card slips MUST be used.
 Take an imprint of the card (this is imperative in case of a charge back from the merchant or
the customer)
 Fill in all appropriate information and have your guest sign the slip.
 Verify the signature against the signature on their card.
 You must obtain the billing address of the credit card if the address the customer provided is
only their shipping address.
 Goddess KEEPS the yellow copy of the credit card slips for their file

*You do not need to call in for authorizations because you are not sending customers home with
their purchases. Our secure website obtains the authorizations when you enter the orders.

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Credit Card Acceptance Instruction Sheet


Take an imprint of the credit card (this is imperative in case of a charge back from the
Merchant company or customer). You must have a legible imprint and the CID code from
the back of the card or you risk a customer disputing the charge.

(For phone orders, you may process without a signature as long as you get the CID code
and write “Phone Order” where the imprint would go.) Next, have the customer sign the
slip. The customer receives the white copy; you keep the yellow copy for your records.

FREEDOM PLAN -You DO NOT need to fill in an authorization number on the credit card
slip.

Information needed on credit card slips:


 Credit Card Imprint
 Customer Name
 Phone Number (with area code)
 Total Charge $ Amount
 Date of Purchase
 Your Full Name
 Customer Signature
 Credit Card Number, Expiration Date, Card Type
 CID Code (Visa/MC/Discover - located on the back in the signature box - last 3
numbers) (American Express - located in front of card to the right of card #)

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** Very Important Information ** It is your responsibility as the Goddess/Adoni to alert your Hostess
to how the following two procedures work, which will allow her the opportunity to use another form of
payment if desired. Keep a copy in the ordering room or send a copy in your hostess packets. If you do not
inform your hostess of these policies and if she should, as a result, incur any overdraft fees, YOU will
be responsible to reimburse her for those charges.

~ Hostess Debit Card Information ~


When your hostess hands you a credit card to pay for their order, the first thing to ask her is if she is using
an actual credit card or a debit card. The following applies if she is using any card related to a
checking account (a debit card, even if it can be used as a credit card):
When the party is submitted, the system will “authorize” the entire amount of the hostess’ order (the full
amount BEFORE subtracting out her hostess credits). The “authorization” will HOLD (make unavailable) the
funds for 3-5 business days until the charge settles. After that time, when the transaction settles, the
hostess will only actually be charged the amount after her credits have been subtracted out. At that time, the
“authorization” for the FULL amount of her order will disappear. She will see just the one charge on her
account.
Example: Hostess purchases $232.00 worth of products and after her credits are applied she only owes
$132.83. The system will authorize the $232.00, and this amount will be unavailable to her for 3-5 business
days. Once the charge settles, she will be billed for the correct amount of $132.83, and she will no longer
see the amount of $232.00 being “held” on her account.
~ Changes to your hostess’ credit ~
Here’s the scenario: Your hostess is paying with her debit card. You’ve already informed her of the
“authorization” that she will be seeing in her bank account. When you try to submit the party, it is “declined”
as one of the guest’s orders won’t process. You contact the guest – and she needs to change or cancel her
order. When you adjust her order, obviously this will affect the hostess’ credit. When you hit submit again,
the hostess’ order will then be authorized a second time. This occurs because the charge amount is now
different.
Example: Hostess order totals $75.00. She has $50.00 in hostess credits. When you submit the party the
first time, the hostess’ bank account will be “authorized” for $75.00 (and if the party had been “approved”,
she would eventually only be charged $25.00). But the party actually declines, and the guest in question
needs to change her order. The change affects the hostess credits and now the hostess credits are $40.00
instead of $50.00 (and she will now be paying $35 instead of the original $25). When you submit the party
for the second time – the credit card processor sees this as a different transaction – which it is. Your
hostess’ bank account will now show a second authorization for $75.00. BOTH authorizations are holding
funds now totaling $150.00. (This means that even though your hostess is not paying the $150, this amount
will be “unavailable” to her until the charge settles.) Usually within 3-5 business days BOTH authorizations
will drop off and the hostess will see just the one charge of $35.00.
What should you do? Inform the hostess. Let her know the situation. When you change the declined
guest’s order, the hostess’ order will no longer be “reconciled.” To submit this party you will have to go into
the hostess’ order and balance it out. At this point you have the ability to edit the hostess and change the
hostess’ form of payment. Ask her if she would like to use a regular credit card instead of her debit. Maybe
she would like to change her payment to a check or cash. Remind her again – the original $75.00 is already
being held aside in her account. The authorization will drop off in 3-5 business days. If she still wants to
use her debit card as payment, advise her that once you successfully submit the party, she will now see
TWO (2) holds for $75.00.

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Returned Check Information


What if I get a check from a customer and it is returned (unpaid/insufficient
funds/closed account, etc.)?

Bounced checks are rare, but do occasionally happen. We have some resources available for you
to hopefully ensure that you will receive payment on any bounced checks. If you are a Freedom
Goddess and get a check returned to you PRIOR to the party shipping out or within a day or two of
it shipping, please contact the hostess to have her “hold” that customer’s order until the payment is
made (due to confidentiality, please do NOT tell the hostess that the customer bounced a
check…just let her know there is “a slight issue with payment that you are working out with this
guest”). Let her know that you will contact her once everything is settled so that she can “release”
the order to her guest. This way, if you do NOT receive payment on the order, you can have your
hostess send it to you (and then refund her for what she spent) or go pick it up from her.

You are welcome to contact Brenda Howard at Electric Checks (508) 643-9134 email:
info@electricchecks.com website: www.electricchecks.com and set up a FREE account. Brenda
will be able to assist you (once your account has been set up) with any future bounced checks.
There is no fee for this service, however, Brenda will charge the customer the $25 returned check
fee (this is how she gets paid), and so you will not be able to charge that to your customer for that
fee. She will hopefully be able to obtain the full amount of the check from the customer so that you
are paid what you are owed.

On the following page you will find a template for a letter that you can send to a customer who has
already received her order and bounces a check (if calling and/or emailing is not working for you).
Please feel free to adjust the letter for your needs. When you send the letter, be sure to send it
“return receipt requested”. If after 10 days you still have not received your money, you are able to
go to your local police station and file a claim for stolen goods. Should a customer receive her
order and never pay you for it, please keep a record of it so that you can claim it as a “loss” when
you do your taxes. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact our Customer Care
Liaison at (401) 248-4721.

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Returned Check Sample Letter


Date

Customer Name
Customer Address
Customer City, State, Zip

Greetings, Customer Name:

I hope that this letter finds you well. I am writing regarding an order that you had placed with me on (insert
party date here) in the amount of $XXX. You paid with your check #XXX.

Unfortunately, your check has been returned to me unpaid, (and you have already received your order). As
the order has not yet been paid for, it is important that we connect to make arrangements for payment.
Please contact me at XXX-XXX-XXXX no later than (insert date about 7 days from the date of the letter)
so that we can resolve this issue.

Per our policy, and as is noted on your invoice, there is a $25 fee associated with all returned checks. I will
need to charge you this fee in addition to the balance owed for your order. The total due to me is
$XXX. (OR I am happy to waive this fee (or reduce it to $XX) if you will contact me and get the
payment to me no later than (insert date).)

If I do not hear from you by the date indicated above, I will have no choice but to go to the police department
to report the goods as stolen. This is not something that I like to do as it is somewhat embarrassing for both
of us (as it requires that I list each of the items that you purchased by name on the report). Obviously, if that
happens, it will end the confidentiality that I am currently keeping for your order.

I am hoping that this letter will prompt you to get in touch with me immediately so that I do not have to take
such measures. This letter is not meant to be a threat – I am simply making you aware of the process that I
must follow in order to obtain payment for the order (you have already received). I prefer to give my
customers the benefit of the doubt and time to take care of the situation…but I want to be honest with you so
that you will not be caught off guard if I should have to report this as a theft to the authorities.

Please contact me now so that we can take care of this in an amicable manner. My customers are the heart
of my business and I look forward to resolving this issue so that I can continue serving you as your Athena’s
Goddess.

Blessings,
Your Name
Your Business Name
Your Phone #
Your email address

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Handling Outside Orders


Confidential outside orders for parties
 Outside order envelopes
 Outside order envelopes are available on a Freedom Supply Order
 SKU #2359 (you will get 10 envelopes for $1.00)
 Full instructions are on the envelope for your customer to place their order
 Maintains confidentiality for customer
 Goddess must add to each one
 Credit card slip
 Order form
 Your name & phone number

Processing outside orders for parties
 Treat them as any other guest order
 Check the math on the order form
 Check the payment to ensure the amount is correct
 If paid by credit card - write OUTSIDE ORDER where the imprint should be
 If paid by check - make sure all of the necessary information has been provided
 If not, call the customer from the party to collect the information
 If it cannot be collected, do not add the order to the party total
 Contact the customer the next day to get the information, then contact the
hostess to let her know she now has additional credit to spend

You should always encourage outside orders from your parties!

They help your hostess earn more FREE Athena’s products, and they help you
earn more profit!

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Party Guest Orders


Redeeming a Goddess Gold Booking Certificate:
If a customer is redeeming a Goddess Gold booking certificate, list the certificate on the
order form as an item.
Subtract the total amount of booking credits redeemed from the grand total. Hostess
credits and Commissions are not paid on booking credits
There will be sales tax on the full amount of the order before the credits are redeemed, so
be sure to charge the sales tax.

Example:
A customer orders $69.00 worth of products.
They redeem one Goddess Gold booking certificate which is worth $15.00. You
would list all of the items individually on her order.
Then you would list the Goddess Gold Certificate as (-$15.00).
Her “Taxable Product Total” would be $69.00 but her amount listed in the
“Product Total” box would be $54.00.

Once all the items are written on the order form, put the appropriate amount in the
Product Total box. Hostess benefits are based on the amount in this box.

Calculating Sales Tax


Now you are at the Sales Tax box.

You will multiply the Product Total amount OR the Taxable Product Total amount (if
Goddess Gold was redeemed by the customer) by the sales tax of the state to which
the order is being shipped. Because all orders are shipped to the Hostess for
distribution, SALES TAX IS BASED ON THE HOSTESS’ ADDRESS. If a customer
has requested to have their order shipped to them directly, you will need to charge
them tax on the state they are having the order shipped to.

** Please note that some states DO tax shipping and handling. Please be sure to go
to the website under downloadable forms “Tax Information” to get a list of the
current tax rates that the system collects and the list of states in which shipping and
handling is taxable so you can collect the correct amount from your customer. **

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Now you are at the Sub-Total box.

Add the product total, sales tax and the handling fee together and write your total in this
box. Now give your Guest their total amount due so they can prepare their payment.

Party Hostess Order Information


You will NOT charge your hostess a S&H Fee. Just put a big X through that box.
Hostesses DO PAY sales tax on the total amount listed in their Product Total box.
Hostess credits CAN NOT be used to pay for Sales Tax.

List the total amount of Hostess credit due in the Hostess Credit box. This amount will
include her % from party sales, the $10 Hostess gift from Athena’s and any Goddess Gold
booking certificates that the Hostess is redeeming from previous parties (not the ones
awarded for bookings from the current party).

Take your Sub-Total and subtract the Hostess Credit. This is the amount that your
Hostess owes you. Give this amount to your Hostess so she can prepare her payment.

Figuring Hostess Overages


 Take the amount of product that your hostess picked out.

 Subtract from that amount the total Hostess Credits that were awarded from AHN.
Include the % from the Guest totals, the $10 gift from AHN, and any Goddess Gold
certificates from previous parties.

 DO NOT include sales tax! Party Sales $150—$499 $500 and


Up
 Whatever is left over is Hostess
Overage. Hostess 10% of 15% of
Percentage Guest total Guest total
Example:

A hostess picks out $250 worth of products.


She had $150 in Hostess credits between the % from Guest orders, the $10 gift from AHN
and perhaps a Goddess Gold Booking certificate that she had from a previous party.

$250 - $150 = $100 Hostess Overage

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Placing Party Orders

All parties MUST be submitted within 5 calendar days from the date of the party.
(There will be a $10 late fee for any party submitted after this time.
If you are having a problem submitting your party, please contact
JoAnn at ext. 32 or Customer Care at 401-248-4721 to possibly avoid a late fee.)

This allows time for all customer checks to clear your account. Once parties are submitted
to Athena’s they are accepted and CANNOT be changed or cancelled.

Entering a Party
Get all of the party paperwork together, including:
- order forms
- credit card slips
- cash
- checks
- Goddess Gold Certificates
-
* Make sure all the requested information has been properly completed. If there is missing
information, contact your customer immediately. Every customer needs a shipping
address (NO P.O. BOXES) in case there is a backordered item. If the customer does not
want to provide one please ask the hostess if it is OK for the customer to use his/her
address in case of any backorders.

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Go to www.athenashn.com
The Athena’s Home Novelties homepage will appear.

1. Click GODDESS LOGIN

The “Goddess Login” appears.

2. Type in your assigned Goddess Number and Password, then click SEND or press
ENTER
Note: The Goddess Number and Password are case sensitive. If you are logged in but
walk away from your system, your session times out and you must log back onto your
Freedom Goddess Homepage.

The “Goddess Information” page will appear the first time you log in for you to update your
information. Once completed you will regularly be brought into the typical Freedom Goddess
Home page.
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**If you change any of your information on this page, please be sure to contact Sheri-Lynn
Vieira ext 26 or svieira@athenashn.com as well. Changing it on the website does not
change your file in the office. All email correspondence is sent using the email address you
have saved in your Goddess Information page. Any payment information changed on the
“edit payment information” page must also be relayed to the office. **

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There are four essential items on the Freedom Goddess Homepage. One is related to your
specific information (My Account), and the other three links list important links that will be very
useful to you.

The following table describes these four elements on the Freedom Goddess Homepage.
Description
My Account This is where you go to change your personal
information or payment information.
All Open Orders Shows any Parties/Individual orders that have not
been submitted to the home office or have been
declined.
My Activity Shows all orders submitted month to month
Downloadable Forms Helpful forms for your business

Log Out
Happy Buzzing
My Account
Tele-Training Calls Welcome
Goddess Home
Add Hostess
 Nov 9, 2009 Training Team
Stop Spinning Plates with Susan Product Balance:
This amount is deducted from
ORDERING
Guiher your retail total before your
Individual Orders  VIEW FULL ARCHIVE discount is applied
Supply Orders
($10.00)
Party Orders
Incentive Balance:
TRACKING
Product Information for the week ending 11.20.09 This is money you've earned
towards Athena's Goddess
All Open Orders
The following products are currently on backorder: Get-A-Ways
Team Activity
SKU# 5874 – ‘Got Toys?’ Women’s XL Shirt
$0.00
My Activity
SKU# 5879 – ‘Got Toys?’ Men’s L Shirt
RESOURCES
Golden Circle Balance:
Events Your Golden Circle points earn
you the following:
Incentives
10 = GC Dinner
Gallery 25 = GC Dinner and Breakfast
Download Forms
50 = GC Dinner, Breakfast and
Hotel Room
Edit Goddess Site
Conference Calls 0
Streaming Videos
Learning Resources Career Recruits:
5 = Demi Goddess
REPORTS 10 = Earthly Goddess
25 = Heavenly Goddess
Submitted Parties 100 = Supreme Goddess
Party Summaries
Party Guest Summary
0
Emailing List
Party Bookings To see a list of the recent
transactions, please click on
Product Sales the appropriate account.
Total Party Sales
Customers Interested In New

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The first time you click on any type of order, the system will bring you to the following
screen.

You will need to enter your debit/credit card information into the system if this information
is different from the card used to purchase your starter kit. If you need to change your
default payment details you will need to click on “My Account” and choose “edit payment
information” at the bottom of the screen.

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Party Order Section


The Party Order section allows you to enter your orders and search for your guests on the
Add Hostess Info page. Once you have entered an order, you can track the order through
completion in the ALL OPEN ORDERS Section.
1. Select the Party Date and
To access the Add Hostess Info page: Party Time.

Click PARTY ORDER. 2. Enter all the billing and


shipping information for the
The “Add Hostess Info” page appears.
Hostess.

NOTE: If you know that the


billing and shipping addresses
are the same, click the “Shipping
Address the Same?” checkbox to
activate it. Also be sure to select
the correct state for the shipping
address. This is where the tax
for the entire party is calculated
from.

3. Choose one of the following:

*Save and Edit Party Detail


-this allows you to save your
party and make any
necessary edits if need be.
This brings you into the party
detail page where you can
add the guest from your
party.

*Save
-this allows you to save this
party and clear the “Add
Hostess Info” screen to enter
another party or come back
to the party later.

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4. Click Add A Guest. This


will bring you into the
Add Guest Info page.
Here is where you enter
the guests’ information
and order.

5. Once you have entered


the order and form of
payment for the guest,
click recalculate. This
will bring the guest’s
order to a zero balance
and reconcile the order.
You must reconcile each
guest in order to get all
green lights on the party
detail page. *A party
can not be submitted
until all guests have
green lights.

6. Once you have added all


the guests, you then
need to go back into the
hostess to enter his/her
order. You can get back
into the hostess’s order
from the party detail
page. Here you click on
the edit link next to the
hostess’s name. You
must recalculate the
hostess as well to
reconcile the order. *If
the party sales are
over $500 the monthly
Hostess special will
automatically be added
to the Hostess’ order.

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7. Once all the guest’s orders


have been entered, and
you are ready to submit
your party, you will want
to print the party detail
page. Once you have
submitted the party you
A. will not be able to see
this page again. There
are 2 important boxes on
this page:

A. The first box is the “Party


Summary”. The Party
Summary box displays a
break down of the Guest
totals minus any booking
credits (if they are applied
to the party) and a break
down of the Hostess totals
minus any credit earned
from the sales of the party.
This box also shows the
totals for each form of
payment collected from
B. your customers.

B. The second box is the


“Commission Summary/
Distributor Payment”.
This displays the
breakdown of the
commissionable sales for
your party. It shows your
commission earned the
amount of fees that will be
deducted from your party,
and what you owe the
Home Office or what the
Home Office owes you. *If
you are owed any
commissions, you will be
th
sent a check on the 15
of the following month.

8. You are now ready to


submit your party!

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To submit parties to the home office you can do this one of 2 ways:

1. From the “Party Detail Page”, scroll to the bottom and click on SUBMIT TO HOME OFFICE.

2. On the “All Open Orders” page, select the check box next to the party or parties you would like to
submit. Then click SUBMIT PARTY TO THE HOME OFFICE.

NOTE: You can submit multiple parties at one time by clicking more than one checkbox. If
you do not select the box before you hit submit, you will get an error page. DO NOT hit the
back button. You will need to close out of the website and sign back in to resubmit the
party.

3. Click OK to submit or CANCEL to go back to the All Open Orders page.

If you click OK, the Party Submission Results appears. The results show the party ID, party date,
hostess name and status. Once a Party is submitted, it will then authorize & capture all credit cards.
If any of the credit cards return Declined your entire party will return to your All Open Orders
section.

NOTE: The status appears as either Approved or Declined. If you


receive a Declined status, DO NOT re-enter the party or hit the back
button. Follow the steps on the next page.

** The purpose of this feature is so you are able to get this valuable information right away so the
party does not get held up. This allows you to immediately contact the customer whose card is
declined in order to replace it or submit another form of payment. The party automatically will
return to your All Open Orders screen awaiting the edit in order to submit. **

1. Click on the edit link next to the word decline.


*This will bring you back into the party detail page.

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Here you will see which customer or customers’ payments have been declined. These
customers will have a red light and an error code at the end of the line. In order to see the
reason for the decline, “hover” over the code with your mouse. A pop up box will appear
with the reason for the decline.

*Note: You can print a copy of all the codes and the reasons associated with each code in
the downloadable forms section of the website. The PDF is a 5 page report called Credit
Card Decline Codes.

2. Click the edit button of the customer who declined in order to fix the error. If you
click into the customer’s order and you are not changing any of the information at
this point, click the “save without edits” button at the bottom of the page so the
customer will still show a red light the next time you go into the party.

If you are changing the information to correct the error right away, then click on the “save
and see party details button”.

3. Once all of the customers have green lights again and all declined information has been
fixed, scroll to the bottom of the party detail page and click submit to Home Office to
reprocess the party. If all the credit cards are fine, the party will return approved. If a credit
card for a customer is still being declined, this will continue until the card is approved or
another form of payment is entered.

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Party Processing, Hostess Benefits & Fee Schedule


Party Sales Total $150-$499 $500—$1499 $1500 +
(Guest
Orders/Hostess
Overage)
Party Processing $7 $12 $17
Fee
Hostess Benefits $12 $12 $12
Fee

(Party Sales = Guest Orders and Hostess overage minus any GG Booking Credits)

*Note: If your party sales are under $150 and the Hostess does not order anything
please put the party in as Individual orders. This way all the customers will have
their products shipped directly to them.

Freedom Goddess - Other Fees Schedule


Booking Credit $5 $5 $5
Fee When certificate is When certificate is When certificate is
turned in to turned in to turned in to
Athena’s Athena’s Athena’s
Credit Card FREE FREE FREE
Processing

Penalty Fees
A penalty fee of $10.00 per occurrence will be charged whenever a party is
submitted late. Remember parties must be submitted within 5 calendar days from
the date of the party. If your party is going to be late and the circumstances are
beyond your control, please contact JoAnn at ext. 32 or Customer Care at 401-248-
4721 to avoid a late fee.

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Figuring Your Party Sales Commission


Freedom Goddesses earn 35% of their party sales, plus hostess overage, minus party processing
fees, hostess benefits fees, and Goddess Gold booking credit fees (if they apply).

Party Sales = The amount of product purchased at a party before any shipping & handling
charges, sales tax, or Goddess Gold Booking credits.

Hostess Overage = The amount that a hostess spends on her order above and beyond
what she has earned as her Free Hostess Product and BEFORE any sales tax is added.

Example:

Party has Guest orders totaling $987

$987 x 35% = $345.45

Hostess earns 15% ($148.05) free plus $10(Hostess gift) = $158.05

Hostess orders $280.00 in product - before sales tax

$280 - $158.05 = $121.95 Hostess overage

Hostess overage of $121.95 x 35% = $42.68 commission for Goddess on Hostess Overage
Goddess Gross commission = $388.13
Fees subtracted from commission = $24.00
Goddess Net Commission = $364.13

YES this is possible!


Freedom Goddesses earn an extra 5% override during months where submitted sales total $5000
or more! These sales include, guest party sales (before shipping and tax and any booking credits),
Hostess overage, retail of individual orders, retail of supply orders, and web sales. If this applies to
you, you will receive your extra 5% override in a check on the 15th of the month following the
month in which your sales qualified for the override. Qualified sales deadlines are for any parties,
individual, or supply orders submitted during the month. This is from the 1st of the month to the 30th
/31st by midnight. This does not include parties that were done during a month but not submitted
until after the cut off date. *Note if the 15th of the month is on a weekend, checks will be mailed the
next business day. No exceptions will be made.

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All Open Orders


The All Open Orders section of the Freedom Goddess Homepage allows you to access all of your
open parties and individual orders. Open parties consist of past and future events. Past events that
have not been reconciled or submitted to the home office appear on the list. Once you reconcile a
party, you should submit it to the home office. This clears that party from the open party list. If you
have entered a party or individual order that you need to remove from this page, click cancel next
to the line you would like to delete.

To access the All Open Parties, click ALL OPEN ORDERS on the Freedom Goddess Homepage.
The “All Open Orders” page appears.

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Editing a Party
One of the options you have available on the All Open Orders page is to edit each party. If you choose this
option, the “Party Detail” page appears. The “Party Detail” page is the page you should print out
BEFORE submitting the party to the office for processing. Once you submit a party you cannot get
back to this page to see your party summary or commission summary!

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1. On the "Party Detail" page, if you need to edit the hostess, click EDIT on the hostess' name
line.

The "Edit Hostess Info" page appears.

2. Edit any information necessary.

NOTE: If you know that the billing and shipping addresses are the same, click the “billing
same as shipping address” checkbox to activate it. Also be sure you have selected the
correct state in the shipping address. This is where the tax for the entire party is calculated
from.

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3. Choose one of the following:


Choose To
Recalculate Update your party totals.
Save & Add New Guest Save the current guest’s new information and
input a new party guest.
Save & See Party Detail Save the updated guest information and return to
the “Party Detail” page.

To Edit a Guests order:

1. On the “Party Detail” page, click EDIT on the guest’s name line.

The “Add Guest Info” page appears. 2. Click the SHOW


THE ADDRESS
INFORMATION
checkbox to view the
guest's billing and
shipping address
information. *We DO
NOT except PO
Box’s

3. Type any required


changes to the
guest's billing or
shipping address.

4. In the Order section,


type in any new
product quantities
and SKU numbers,
and then click ADD
ITEM.

NOTE: This updates


your order list for this
guest.

5. Complete the
Payment Type
information.

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Placing an Individual Customer Order


If you have a guest who wants to order items but did not attend a party, the Freedom Goddess
Homepage allows you to submit their order individually. The order date matches the date upon
which you submit it to the home office.

To enter an individual order:

1. On the Freedom
Goddess
Homepage, click
INDIVIDUAL
ORDERS.

2. Type the guest's


billing and/or
shipping address.
*We DO NOT
accept PO Box
addresses. Taxes
will be calculated
by the shipping
address not the
billing address.

3. In the Order section,


type in the quantities
and SKU numbers,
and then click ADD
ITEM.

This updates your order


list for this guest.

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4. Complete the Payment.

5. Select the Payment Type, and enter any required information.

6. Click recalculate

7. Once the customer’s order is at a $0 balance click:


* Submit to Home Office

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Placing a Supply Order


Supply orders may be used to purchase items to update your demo, items for yourself, items to
give as hostess gifts and also for supplies such as paperwork and samples. These orders are
monitored. If abuse of these orders (purchases appearing to be for stocking up and selling
directly to customers) is suspected, the Goddess will be contacted. Due to tax issues it is
imperative that Goddesses not abuse their discount ordering privileges. *Note: Once an order is
placed nothing can be added or subtracted from the order. Additional items will need to be
placed on a separate order through the website.

If you would prefer to carry a stock of products to sell directly to your customers then the
Independent business plan would be the best business model for you.

The Freedom Goddess Homepage offers you a simple four-step process to order your supplies.

To enter a supply order:


1. On the Freedom
Goddess
Homepage, click
SUPPLY ORDERS.

The "Enter Products"


screen appears.

2. Enter your item


quantity and SKU
number, and press
ENTER or click ADD
ITEM.

The item(s) appears in


the Items in Current
Order list.

NOTE: If you do not


know the SKU number,
you can find a product
by entering the
description and
clicking SEARCH.

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3. Click CONTINUE TO STEP 2.

The "Order Summary" screen appears.

TIP: If you need to


change any order
information, click
MODIFY ITEMS to return
to the "Add Item to
Order" page. DO NOT
click the back button on
your browser as you
may lose information
that you have just
entered.

4. If you click the I WILL PICK UP THIS ORDER checkbox, the screen will automatically update
your Total Now Due. You will want to print this page so you will have a copy for your records.

NOTE: The tax in the Sales Tax line defaults to the state entered in your Goddess profile.

5. Click CONTINUE TO STEP 3.

The “Submit Goddess Order” screen appears.

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Review your order for accuracy, and click SUBMIT YOUR ORDER. The order is sent to the
home office.

You can order anytime, 24 hours a day! The only method to place orders is through the
Athena’s Web Site.

If you are unable to complete your order for some reason and there is no one in the office at the
time, you may leave a message on a voice mailbox at the home office.

Freedom Goddesses, leave your message on mailbox 32.

When someone gets in they will call you to help you with your order.

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Things to Remember
Athena’s focuses on a 14 business day delivery time as per the contract. Sometimes
there will be an item on backorder with the company itself. Usually it takes no more than a week or
two to come in. Backordered items need to be mailed directly to each customer once the items
become available. During the day, you can call the office and check the current list of back
ordered items and the expected dates of arrival. After hours you can check backorder status on
voicemail box 11, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

 All orders placed are available for pick up / ship out, after 2 pm, three (3) business days
following the order being placed. Orders placed before 11:00 am on Monday will be ready
for pick up / ship out after 2 pm on Wednesday.

 Reminder – the warehouse is not open on weekends – so orders placed after 11:00
am on Fridays thru Sundays are considered orders placed before 11:00 am on
Mondays.

 If you forgot to order something and you already placed your order, you need to do a
separate order. Once an order is placed, you cannot add or subtract items to/from the
order – you will need to place an additional order.

 The office is closed Monday – Friday from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm.

 Office hours are:

 Monday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm


 Wednesdays from 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
 Saturdays from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

 All Athena’s backorders will be sent out once a week.

When you receive your order:

 Please be sure to check the entire order before calling the office with discrepancies.
Samples and pillow packets for example are small and are sometimes placed inside a box
or in a plastic bag with other samples.
 If your package is received damaged or ripped open, please save the entire box in the
event that UPS requests to view the package to evaluate a claim.
 Please report any missing items or incorrect information on your invoice within 48 hours of
receipt of the order to receive the appropriate credit.
 When calling with discrepancies, please have all pertinent information ready: your invoice
number, date of invoice and what items you are missing or have extra, etc. Please call
x 32.

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Accessing Reports
The Freedom Goddess Homepage allows you to view and print party reports. The following is a
list of reports and what each report will show you:

Submitted Parties: This will provide you with a list of all parties submitted over the last month,
3 months, or 6 months.

Party Summaries: This report allows you to search for party information by hostess last
name, date range, or party ID #. Additionally, individual guest orders can be viewed.

Party Guest Summary: This report allows you to search for guest information by Guest last
name, date range or party ID. The individual guest orders can also be viewed in this report.

Emailing List: This report displays a list of all customers who have asked to be included on
your mailing list. The customer’s name, the party date and their e-mail address are included.

Party Bookings: This report will display a list of all customers who have booked a party with
you through another party. Both party dates along with all customer contact information are
included.

Product Sales: This report provides you with a listing of products purchased by individual
Hostesses and customers. This report can be created by a specific date range or product SKU.

Total Party Sales: This report will provide you with a list of total party sales in order from
highest to lowest. This report can be sorted by date range and includes the Hostess name and
Party Date.

Accessing Downloadable Forms


The Freedom Goddess Homepage offers you an online resource of valuable information for new
recruits and other Athena’s resources all in PDF format.

NOTE: You need Adobe Acrobat Reader® to view a PDF file. Athena's provides a link to a
free download of Acrobat Reader® at the bottom of the Downloadable Forms page.

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Your Earning Potential

The More You Work – The More You Earn!


Give yourself a 5% raise by doing $5000 in a Month!
Just imagine, you can work a regular part time work week, Monday—Friday, and earn $1000! Or,
if you desire, you can work less often! That’s the beauty of being a Freedom Goddess – you have
Freedom! You may even choose to be a Freedom Goddess to earn supplemental income to your
regular day job! The choice is yours. The following chart will give you an idea of income potential
as a Freedom Goddess.

# Of Parties Per Week 35% 40%


(With 5% Override)

1 Party
$500 $175 $200

2 Parties
$1000 $350 $400

3 Parties
$1500 $525 $600

4 Parties
$2000 $700 $800

5 Parties
$2500 $875 $1000

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Frequently Asked Questions


1. If I as the Goddess am also the hostess of a party, what can I purchase with my hostess
credits?
You as the hostess are able to purchase retail and net items. You CAN NOT purchase
supplies, samples, meeting tickets, or paperwork with your hostess credits.

2. If I would like to order samples for my hostess/customers can I order this on their
party/individual order and pay for it myself?
If you would like to buy samples for a hostess/customer you must order the items on a
supply order ONLY and give to them the night of the party, they can not be added to their
order.

3. If my party does not reach $150 does my hostess still get the $10 gift from AHN and will I
be charged party fees?
No, they do not get the $10 gift and there is no hostess credits awarded if a party does not
reach $150 in guest sales. You will not be charged any party fees.
If the party does not reach $150, submit the customers’ orders as individual orders and
each order will be shipped directly to the customer.

4. How long do I have to submit a party?


Parties must be submitted within 5 calendar days from the date of the party to avoid a
$10.00 late fee. If your party is going to be late due to circumstances beyond your control
please contact JoAnn Westgate at x32 or joann@athenashn.com

5. When can I tell my customers to expect their products to be delivered?


We strive to get all orders out of the warehouse as soon as possible. Our guaranteed
delivery time is 14 business days from the party. Please do not promise your Hostesses
an earlier delivery date.

6. Even though the entire party is being shipped to the hostess do I need to fill in every
customer’s billing and shipping address?
Yes, every customer needs to have a complete billing and shipping address for the
following reasons.

1. If there is a backorder in the warehouse the backordered item


will be sent directly to your customer.

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2. If your customer is paying with a credit card, the authorization system we


use will need to verify the billing address of the credit card before it will
approve the charge.

3. This is also a GREAT way for you to start a mailing list!

7. Why can I not accept a P.O. Box for a shipping address?


*Everything is shipped out of the warehouse through UPS. UPS will not ship to a
P.O. Box address. Although most orders are going directly to the hostess, if a guest
has an item on backorder at the time the party ships, the item will be shipped
directly to the guest once the item becomes available. For this reason it is important
to get FULL address and phone number information for EVERY guest.

8. When a party is declined how do I know which customer has declined and why?
*When a party is declined on the party detail page you will see a red light next to the
customers name and a decline code at the end of their line. Hover your mouse over
the code and a pop up box will appear to tell you the reason for the decline.

9. If a party declines and a customer does not have a red light but has a code 100 at the
end of their line what does this mean?
*Code 100 means the credit card was authorized and is waiting for you to resubmit
the party once the other declines have been fixed. The system authorizes these
cards so your customers are not double charged.

10. When I try to submit my party from the “All Open Orders” page I get an error
message, am I doing something wrong?
*If you are getting an error page when trying to submit from the “All Open Orders”
page you must remember to click the box next to the party before hitting submit to
home office.

11. My hostess had 3 bookings the night of her party; can she use her booking credits that
night?
*No. Goddess Gold Booking Credits are to be redeemed once the future booking
has been held and is a qualifying party ($150+ sales). The original hostess can use
the booking credit the night of the new party towards her purchase.

12. When I place an Individual order and my customer is using his/her credit card, the
system is still showing that my credit card will be charged. Will I be charged?
*No you will not be charged. The system will recognize that your customer’s credit
card information is there once you hit the submit button.

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13. Does a customer redeeming a booking credit need to use the entire credit on one
order?
*YES, the value of the order must be at least the amount of the booking credit.
Booking credits CAN NOT be used to pay for tax or shipping and handling.

For example: If the customer orders an item that is $12.50 and they have a $15
booking credit to use, they MUST spend the additional $2.50 before you can close
out the order. Please note you CAN NOT order samples.

Please remember you can call your recruiter with any questions. If they are not available
you can contact the Freedom Troubleshooting Team anytime during regular business
hours:

Jo-Ann Westgate- Freedom Goddess Admin Assistant, joann@athenashn.com or x 32

Sheri-Lynn Vieira- Goddess Liaison/Training Liaison, sheri-lynn@athenashn.com or x 26

Important Things to Remember

Policy on Ordering Samples


Please note that there is a Company Policy with regards to the ordering of samples on customer
orders. NO samples (or any other supply item) may be ordered on ANY order other than a supply
order. Please note that supply items are NOT commissionable and therefore should NOT appear
on ANY customer orders (do not order samples or any supply items on party customer orders,
hostess orders, or individual orders). All supply items/samples/paperwork MUST be ordered on a
supply order. Please note that all orders are monitored, and if you DO order samples for your
customers or hostesses, there will be an automatic fine of $5 and you will be contacted by
Customer Care to ensure your understanding of this policy. You are welcome to contact Sandy
Julien at (401) 248-4721 with any questions. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Freedom Goddess Guest Info


When entering a party, if you have a customer who has more than one order in her name, PLEASE
help us out by making a distinction between the orders in the following manner: For her first order,
put her first AND last name in the “first name” box. Where it asks for her last name, please put
“order 1.” For her second order, enter her first and last name in the “first name” box, and enter
“order 2” where it asks for the last name. (For any additional orders in her name, please follow
these instructions and proceed with “order 3,” “order 4” and so on.) When no distinction is made, it
wreaks havoc with the back-end of things and wastes precious time in the warehouse. We
appreciate your assistance and thank you in advance! If you have any questions, please feel free
to contact Jo Ann at the home office at ext. 32 or Sandy Julien, our Customer Care Liaison, at
(401) 248-4721.

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Offer the Business Opportunity with Pride

Reasons to Recruit
Fun, friendship, recognition and financial rewards are all good reasons to recruit and
everyone you meet deserves the opportunity to be an Athena’s Goddess! Think about
why YOU joined Athena’s, and how it has changed your life for the better. Now think
about what a blessing it is to be able to offer others the same opportunity!

Many new Goddesses hear about the opportunity to recruit and think, “I’m so new at
this…I can’t possibly be a ‘leader’ for anyone!” At Athena’s, we believe that new
Goddesses can make GREAT recruiters – you are excited and have just taken the
amazing step of starting your own business…you will be talking to everyone you know
about Athena’s and your business…so an invitation to join you by starting their own
Athena’s business is a natural offer for you to extend!

Recruiting is what keeps your store open even when you are not present.

The “Secret” of Success is to love what you do for a living!


~ Patricia Fripp

Your Role as a Team Leader


As a team leader your role is simple and the more organized and consistent you stay,
the faster your team will grow! Your first step in recruiting is SETTING GOALS!

* Keep in mind that the goals you want to achieve should be based on how many
recruiting packets you can hand out and how many appointments you are going
to make ~ You can not control how many people will say, YES!

Characteristics of a Successful Leader:


* Consistently sell and recruit if you want to have a successful team. You must model
the actions of a successful business leader in order to lead by example.

* Know your recruits goals and vision, this will allow you to help them develop a
successful business plan that is tailored to their specific needs.

* Offer coaching and training to your down line, be sure to check in with them and hold
them accountable for their goals.

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* As a team leader it is NOT your responsibility to make sure your recruits are
successful as you can not force them to implement their own plan. With
consistent coaching and training you will nurture a team that will offer you
financial rewards and new friendships.

Who Are Your Prospects?


The world is full of people who would love to have a home-based business like yours.
There are two great reasons why you should invite them to take a look:
1. Some people aren’t aware your opportunity exists.
2. Many qualified people won’t volunteer.
It’s up to you to introduce the subject. Everyone deserves the chance to make up
their own mind!

Hand out at least 3 recruiting brochures at every party. Doing one party per
week amounts to 3 people that you will talk to about becoming a Goddess.
Totaling 12 people per month equals 144 people per year. Industry data
shows that 1 out of 10 will join your team, so that’s 14 per year!

 Take a fresh look at the people on your “Who do you know?” list. Don’t assume that
you know what they need in their lives. Even close friends and family don’t
necessarily tell you! It’s up to you to share what you enjoy about your business and
invite them to find out more.

 The world is full of people you haven’t met yet. Get good at starting conversations. A
smile, a question, a comment works wonders for opening the door to conversation.
As you meet people, start a habit of building a rapport with them so that you can
share a little information and exchange names and phone numbers. As you get to
know about a person, you will hopefully be able to identify how owning their own
Athena’s business would help them to achieve their goals. When you take the time to
get to know them first, they will see that the offer is coming from a place of “service”
rather than seeing you as just being pushy.

 Look for concentrated groups of prospects at your parties, starting with your Hostess.
After all, she liked you and your product enough to invite you into her home. Watch
for guests who enjoy the process and love the products! The party is a natural
beginning for the recruiting process.

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How Do You Recruit?

“If you don’t ask, their answer is always No.” ~Patricia Fripp

Inform, Invite and Interview


The “I”s Have It!
Recruiting is a three-step process that allows people to consider whether the
Athena’s business opportunity is a good choice for them.
Step 1: INFORM people about the Athena’s business opportunity. Just as you
inform people about the benefits of hosting a party, you want to inform them of
the benefits of being a Goddess.

Step 2: INVITE your prospects to consider the business for themselves. After you
inform people, you need to personally invite individuals to learn more about the
business opportunity.

Step 3: INTERVIEW people who are interested. An interview is a conversation in


which you explore together how Athena’s can satisfy that person’s wants and
needs. This is the ideal time to discuss your potential Goddess’ aspirations for
a business, as well as to help her find solutions to any concerns.

Step 1: Inform

Inform People About the Business Opportunity


Inform people on your “Who do you know?” list and people you meet when you are “out
and about.”

The Direct Approach ~ Use with people you know may have an interest
“I started a business that I absolutely love and I thought of you. I’ve always thought it
would be fun to work together. Can we get together so I can tell you about it?”

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The Opinion Approach ~ Great for people who intimidate you!


“I’ve started my own business and I would really value your opinion. Can you
spend a little time with me and tell me what you think?” The Opinion
Approach can move into…
The Third-Party Approach ~ can be used with absolutely anyone
“I’ve started a business and I was wondering if you could help me. Who do you know that
has talked about starting a home-based business or likes getting friends together in their
home?”
Approaching your “warmest market” ~ your closest circle of friends, family and
neighbors
“Can you help me? I’m building my business, and I know that you care about my
success. I need practice on my presentation. Can I practice on you?”

Informing People at Your Parties:

 Watch and listen ~ listen to conversation before,


during and after the party. Think of yourself as a
Create Your “WHY STORY”
detective. Be on the lookout for verbal and non-verbal
green flags that someone may be interested in what  What were you doing when you
you do. When someone waves a green flag, she is discovered Athena’s?
saying, “Go ahead! Tell me more.” Make mental
notes for follow-up.  Why did you decide to start?
 Tell your “WHY” story ~ let the guests get to know
you. As you build rapport, the guests will open up to  Why is life better because you
you. Keep your story brief and interactive. We did?
recommend waiting until the middle or end of your
presentation to really focus on your why story. While  Why do you recommend
you certainly want to sprinkle comments about the Athena’s to others?
business throughout your presentation, by the end
people have gotten to know you a better and feel more
comfortable with you.
 Describe the business as a service you offer ~ “I offer three services to my
customers. I can help you purchase great products. I can also save you money by
offering you the opportunity to get products FREE when you host a party. And my
favorite service is offering you the opportunity to do what I do. I invite you to watch
what I do and talk with me later.”
 Sprinkle recruiting messages throughout your presentation ~ as a general
rule, make sure you mention the business opportunity at least three times.

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 Avoid clichés when talking about your favorite benefits ~ Instead of telling the
guests that you love the high hourly earnings, be specific. “One of my goals for my
business is to be able to earn enough to make our house payment. I love being able
to work eight times a month and earn enough to do that.”

 What are your favorite benefits?


______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________
 How can you use a story to describe them?

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Step 2: Invite

Invite People to Consider the Business Opportunity


Start with your Hostess! You have at least five natural opportunities.

1. When you begin coaching ~ “I’ve included some information about the business.
Many of our Goddesses were Hostesses first, so I know you may have
questions.”
2. In follow-up coaching calls ~ “You should know that your party could be the Starter
Party for your own business. Is there anything about my job that looks good to
you?”
3. When you get to her home ~ “While I’m setting up, why don’t you ask me any
questions you’ve thought of about the business?”
4. When you close the party, remind her that the opportunity is still available and
that you would be happy to help her get started with the bookings from her party.

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Make Information Accessible


Put business information (a recruiting insta-pak) out where it is easy to pick up and
invite the guests to take it. “If you or anyone you know might be interested in
exploring the possibility of being a Goddess, please take one of these.” Be sure to
watch who takes it and follow up!
Be sure to include a single sheet of paper with your “WHY Story.” Compose a
page that describes what you were doing before you became an Athena’s
Goddess, why you started and why life is better because you joined. Then invite
your reader to find out more!

Use Recruiting Packets as Gifts!

Use Recruiting Instapaks as gifts and give-a-ways.


Dress them up so they have flare and look exciting to your quests.

This could be the best gift of all ~ to be your own boss!

 Let the guests know you will be asking them! “I’m sure you can tell I love what I
do! I’ll be inviting each of you to consider the business for yourself or someone you
know.”

Invite Each Person Individually


 Talk to each party guest. Try these words or make up some of your own. “I
haven’t looked at the Customer Care Cards yet. Are you one of the people who
wanted information about the business?” or “I think you might enjoy being a
Goddess because ____________________. If I give you some information,
would you look at it?”
 Be sure to mention that the packet contains general information and your goal is
to personalize it when you get together (either on the phone or in person.) “This
business can be for anyone! Let’s talk tomorrow so we can see if we have a
good fit.”

Suggest the Next Step


The goal is to provide information to interested people AND suggest an interview
within 24-48 hours. If possible, arrange a time to get together in person. Person-to-
person always provides an added advantage. If time or distance prevents getting
together, follow up on the telephone. Be prepared for any of these responses:
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 “Yes, I’ll look at it.”


“Great! Let’s get together (or talk) tomorrow.” Arrange a specific time.
 The “yes but no” response. For example, “It looks like fun (YES), but I’m too busy
(NO).”
This response is normal! Try saying, “Lots of successful Goddesses felt exactly
the same way before they investigated the opportunity. This packet contains
general information, so tomorrow we can talk about your situation and figure out
if this is a good fit. Why don’t we get together tomorrow for a few minutes? Then
you’ll have enough information to make an informed decision.”
 “No, thank you.”
Tell her how you feel. “That’s too bad! I would really enjoy working with you!”
Check to be sure you understand. “No, as in never? Or should we talk at another
time?”

Add to your contact notebook the name of anyone who expressed some interest in
the business, either for now or in the future. The number of names in your notebook will
grow as you enhance your skills and invite more people.
Begin an Information sheet (Downloadable Forms section on the website under the
Interview Forms tab) on each prospect who took an information pack. Make notes about
anything you have discovered about your prospect. Follow up at the time you
prearranged.
Personalize Your Plan for Informing and Inviting
Write down your plan to INFORM people at your parties:
________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Write down your plan to INVITE people at your parties:


________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

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Step 3: Interview

Interview Prospects So That They Can Make an Informed


Decision
The interview process may take ten minutes…or a year. Some personality types make
quick decisions based on instinct. Others take a long time, ask lots of questions and
analyze every detail. The important thing to realize is that when the prospect reaches an
informed decision that is right for her, it will also be the right decision for you!
Be familiar with your potential recruit’s goals with Athena’s and owning their own
business, this will help you as a team leader to develop a path that will make sense and
help them succeed.
The process is the same whether you are meeting in person or on the phone.
Telephone interviewing requires an extra skill level because you can’t see your prospect.
On the phone, the first step is to confirm that it’s a good time for your prospect to talk:
“When we met at ____, I promised to give you a call today. Do you have a few minutes
to talk?”
 If “No,” ask, “When would you have a few minutes?” Set up a specific
time to talk as soon as possible or schedule a person-to-person interview.
 If “Yes,” ask, “From what you know so far, what appeals to you?” Or,
“You know, Athena’s can be for anyone…what about it looks interesting
to you?” (You want to start by discovering a possible “heart tug,” rather
than asking, “Do you have any questions?”)

Whether you’re in person or on the telephone, continue to discover their interest


level. Ask your recruit lead what direction he or she is heading in. You can begin
the conversation like this: “Do you want to talk about how Athena’s would fit into
your life, or do you just want to know how to get started?”
 If your prospect says, “How do I get started?” help her complete the online
registration and schedule training. The interview is over and she is on her
way to being trained!
 If your prospect wants to talk some more, continue the interview by getting
informed.

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Picture This Visual to QUADruple Your Recruiting Results!


When you spend the majority of time asking relationship-building questions, expressing
your understanding and answering your prospect’s questions, it is much easier to
arrive at a decision.

Questions
Ask open ended questions that allow your prospect to recognize and express
wants & needs.

Understanding
Express understanding; ask for clarification.

Answers
Answer your prospect’s questions.
Address concerns.

Decision
Agree on a path
of action.

Be sure that you have provided her a recruiting insta-pak either before your
meeting or at the meeting. It is important that EVERYONE who expresses an
interest in the business opportunity is given this information in order for them to
get an idea of what the company offers and is about. The recruiting insta-pak
includes general information that any new Goddess will need to be made aware
of in order to make an educated decision. You can use the insta-pak during the
interview process to be sure that you are covering all of the important
information, such as the training process, the kit and plan choices, the
subscription/technology fee, etc.

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Ask Questions to Get inFORMed & to Build Rapport: Get to


Know Your Potential Goddess Better and Build Rapport
People love to talk about themselves! It’s amazing what you will hear when you become
a great listener. Listen with undivided attention…listen with your “heart ear”…listen
between the lines…listen without interrupting…ask more questions.
“We didn’t have a lot of time to talk when we met at __________. I’d like to get to know
you better to find out how the Athena’s business might fit into your life. May I ask you a
few questions?” Use the Get InFORMed Sheet in the reproducible forms section of this
manual to take notes.
Take notes whether you are on the phone or in person. People are complimented that
you care enough about what they are saying to take notes! If taking notes makes you
feel uneasy, simply say, “I hope it’s okay if I take notes. I meet a lot of people and I want
to remember your specific circumstances.”
When you get inFORMed about your prospect, you can offer the business benefits that
meet her needs and wants. It’s simplest to begin by asking questions about family and
occupation. It’s easy to move on to ask questions about what your prospect likes to do
for fun. You will rarely have to ask questions about motivation. You will usually hear
what motivates someone in the rest of the conversation.

Ask Questions About:


Family: Tell me about your family. Do you have children? How old are they?
Where do you live? How long have you lived there? How do you like it?
Occupation: Do you work outside the home? What do you do? What do you like
about your job? Is there anything you would change? Have your ever had a
home-based business? What did you like about it?
Recreation: What do you enjoy doing with your free time? Do you like to travel?
What was your favorite vacation?
Motivation: Is there a big event coming up in your life? Is there anything you’ve
been putting off because you need to save up the money? You will not need to say,
“What motivates you?”

As you listen, pay attention to “green flags” that your prospect is interested in a change in
her life. If your potential recruit seems to get excited or passionate about something that
she mentions to you, show a genuine interest! Ask her to tell you more about that –
because she will enjoy talking about her situation, and if she is comfortable enough to share
things with you about her life, she will feel “closer” to you. This can be the beginning of
building a relationship between you and this person.

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Answer Her Questions


Let your prospect know that you expect her to have questions. Most people do! With a
little practice, you will be able to answer any questions she has with ease. Until you feel
comfortable, you can always call on your Team Leader for help!
Ask, “How many parties do you see yourself doing?” When your prospect chooses a
number, you know she is close to joining! If she hesitates, ask, “Do you have any other
questions?” Answer her questions as simply as you can. Answer only the questions
she asks! Don’t volunteer information that may not matter to her at this stage.
You may overwhelm her and bring up concerns she didn’t even have. If you are not as
successful at recruiting as you would like, try asking yourself, “Am I answering her
questions or giving my favorite answers?”

Express Your Understanding and Clarify Her Needs


As you listen, express your understanding. Summarize what you heard with, “What I
hear you saying is…” Your prospect will either agree or say, “No, what I meant was…”
Be sure that you are LISTENING more than you are talking (unless your prospect is full
of direct questions!). When she is done, express your understanding by clarifying her
needs, or “Why(s)”.
Continue by describing the Athena’s benefits that seem to suit her needs and wants.
Don’t confuse your prospect with too much information!
Ask “tie down” questions. Tie downs help you determine your prospect’s interest as you
go along.

Examples of Tie Downs:


 “What impresses you most so far?”
 “Can you see yourself…?”
 “Have you begun to think about who your first Hostesses might be?”
 “From what you know so far, does this seem like the kind of company you’d enjoy
working with?”

When you believe that you understand what your prospect wants in a business
opportunity, ask her if she has any questions.

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Decision Time

You are looking for signs that your prospect “can see herself in the picture.”
When you hear the words, “When I…” from your prospect, you know she is ready.
Don’t continue interviewing, just sign her up and begin her training! When you
sense she is ready, try saying, “I think we can both see that we’ve got a great
match. Shall we get you signed up so we can begin your training?”
When she says “Yes!” utilize the Recruiting Instapack to provide her with all the
information she needs to make a well informed decision about joining your team! The
Recruiting Instapack comes in an Athena’s folder and includes:

 “Tell Us More About You” Form (YOU KEEP THIS)


 Frequently Asked Questions
 “Which Plan Is For Me” Form
 “Important Information About Athena’s” Form
 A Contract & Terms/Conditions (FOR REVIEW)
 Kit Product Listing and Pictures of the Starter kits
 Chain of Events For a New Goddess (YOU KEEP THIS)
 New Goddess/Adonis Tracking form (YOU KEEP THIS)
 Introductory Meeting Guide
 Product Catalog
 Latest Buzz – Seasonal Supplement
 Recruiting Brochure
 Information about Athena’s current promotions and incentives

Before your new recruit signs up online to purchase their kit and registers for training we
highly recommend she observe at least one (1) of your parties from a “Goddess’
viewpoint”. Observing a party from this perspective also gives the potential Goddess a
chance to see parties from a different angle before committing financially. If the potential
recruit has either attended or hosted several parties, proceed to the next step.

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Concerns, Hesitations and Objections


If your prospect hesitates…
 If your prospect says, “I have to think about it,” try inquiring, “I’m curious.
What’s holding you back?” Often the concern is easily handled and you can ask
another closing question. The “YES” but “NO” response:
 “It does look like fun (YES!), but I’m too busy (NO).”
 “I love the products (YES!), but I could never be a salesperson (NO).”

This response is normal! Many people have never had a home-based business
before, so a sense of insecurity is natural. Just respond: “Lots of successful Goddesses
felt exactly the same way before they got started! You’ve got nothing to lose by trying.
Only three things can happen and all of them are good:

 You’ll have some fun products.


 You’ll earn some
 And most important, you’ll know if this business is for you!

If your prospect is not interested, find out if you can stay in touch.

 If Yes ~ “Great! And please be sure to call me if you have any questions before I
call you.” Make notes on your prospect’s Get InFORMed Sheet and note the date
you will follow up.
 If No ~ Ask for a referral. “That’s too bad; I would have enjoyed working with you.
Since you know a little bit about the business now, does anyone come to mind
who might appreciate knowing about the Athena’s opportunity?”

Who Might Be Interested in Joining YOUR Team Now?


It’s never TOO soon to start your Steps 2 Success Recruiting!

“No” is Often Just a Need to “Know”


People don’t express a concern unless they are giving an idea some consideration.
They are really saying, “Tell me more.” Don’t get nervous. Just continue the
conversation.

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Here are three more ways to do that:

Ask another Question

Concern Continue the conversation with a question

“I could never sell anything.” “I’m so glad you told me that! Would you be
surprised to find out that most successful
Goddesses had never sold anything
before?”

“I don’t have the money.” “It’s much less expensive to start your
business than you may think. Is money the
only thing standing in your way?”

Your goal is to find out the question at the heart of the concern.

Feel, Felt, Found


This classic technique addresses your prospect’s concern with an example. Listen
carefully to identify the question hidden in the concern, then respond with:
Feel: Acknowledge the concern. “I know how you feel…”
Felt: Relate to the concern by sharing that you or someone you know felt the same
way.
Found: Share a story that illustrates what you or that Goddess found.
Here’s an example:
Concern: “I just don’t have the time.”
Response: “I know how you feel. Other Goddesses have told me that their lives were
packed when they signed up and they didn’t know when they could fit this
in. Together, we looked at their calendars and found a few discretionary
hours a week that they spent watching TV. They used those hours on their
business. Do you think you have any discretionary hours in your week?”

That’s the Beautiful Thing About Athena’s!

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Respond to any concern with this simple beginning. The beautiful thing about an
Athena’s business is it CAN be anything your prospect wants it to be!
Here’s an example:
Concern: “I don’t have the money to start a business.”
Response: “That’s the beautiful thing about Athena’s. It’s amazingly inexpensive
to get started and show a profit after one or two parties. If I can show
you how, do you think this is something you’d enjoy doing?” Be sure
to tell her about the VALUE of investing in her new business…not
only will she receive the products, she’ll also receive the paperwork,
training, support, access to our Learning Resource Center for
continued education, reporting features on our website, and the list
goes on.

Use the Q.U.A.D. Method


Remember the triangle standing on the point on page 120? You can use the same
Q.U.A.D. method to identify and respond to concerns, hesitations and objections.

Concern Questions Understanding Answer Decision


(uncover the real (acknowledge the (with clarifying (agree on a path
concern) concern) information) of action)

“I don’t have “Is the start-up “People often “The initial “I’ll help you make
the money cost what you’re wonder if they can investment is a plan to earn
right now.” concerned earn their small and most money quickly so
about?” investment back Goddesses find that you’ll recoup
quickly enough to they earn their your initial
justify finding the investment back investment right
money to start.” in the first month.” away. Does that
ease your mind?”
(Pause for
response.) “Shall
we fill out your
paperwork and
get you started?”

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Concern Questions Understanding Answer Decision


(uncover the real (acknowledge the (with clarifying (agree on a path
concern) concern) information) of action)

“I don’t know “It sounds like “Probably half of “One of the first “If I work with you
if I could get you’re concerned the successful things we do in to help you get
enough that you wouldn’t Athena’s training is making those first parties
parties.” be a success in Goddess’ were a list of everyone booked, do you
your new concerned about you know. Then think this is
business. Is that the same thing!” you learn how to something you
right?” ask them to book. would enjoy
You’ll be doing?
surprised how (Pause for
simple it is!” response.) Would
you like to give it
a try?”

“Do you have a “I’ll bet 90% of our “Do you ever “Does that sound
“I’m not a
negative Goddesses felt recommend like something
salesperson.”
impression of the same way, restaurants or you would enjoy
salespeople? Is myself included.” movies you like to doing?
that what’s getting your friends? (Pause for
in your way?” This is exactly the response.) Would
same thing! You you like to give it
are sharing fun, a try?”
products that you
enjoy and giving
away free
products.”

“I’m too busy.” “Are you concerned “I know how you “My Recruiter “Does knowing you
that you couldn’t do feel. My life was helped me look at could begin your
a good job in the packed when I my calendar and I business with just a
time you have?” started my discovered that I few hours a week
business, and I was could fit in two make you feel more
concerned about parties a week. She comfortable with the
finding the time to explained that that time commitment?
do a good job.” was enough time to (Pause for
start my business.” response.) Would
you like to give it a
try?”

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Concern Questions Understanding Answer Decision


(uncover the real (acknowledge the (with clarifying (agree on a path
concern) concern) information) of action)

“I have to tell you


“I couldn’t “Is your main “I know what you that I was thrilled to “Does that make it
stand up in concern that you mean. I remember see that the Manual seem easier?”
front of a would be nervous feeling describes the whole (Pause for
group and do doing the party?” apprehensive party in detail. I response.) “Should
this.” before my first was relieved that I we get that kit
party, and I didn’t have to make ordered for you?”
wondered what I it all up!”
had gotten myself
into!”

“I remember “The only way to “Shall we get your


“I want to “It’s always a bit feeling nervous find out if this is kit ordered so you
think it over unnerving thinking about signing the for you is to give it can see for
(talk with my about adding Application a try and see if yourself if
husband, something new to because I had no you like it! The Athena’s will be a
etc.) before your life, isn’t it?” idea what it would worst thing is wonderful addition
deciding.” be like to be a looking back and to your life?”
Goddess.” wondering, (Pause for
“What if …” response.)
I’ll be there to
guide you every
step of the way.”

“Is this something “I know how you “I realized that “Do you think that
you would enjoy feel. I felt exactly part of what was this time might be
“This isn’t the doing when the the same way. I holding me back just as good as
right time.” time is right?” had so much was the fear of any?
going on that I trying something (Pause for
didn’t know how I new. I also response.) Would
would fit in a new realized that there you like me to
business.” would never be a work with you to
perfect time.” see if you can fit
this in?”

Now, You Try It! The More You Practice, the Better You Will Get!

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Timing Is Everything!

If your prospect says, “No,” it doesn’t necessarily mean “never”. Ask permission to
follow up or “stay in touch”. Then record your follow up date in your contact notebook.
File her interview sheet behind the log for the month when you will call again, and do
follow up!

Ask For a Referral:


If your prospect says, “I’m not interested,” respond by asking for a referral.

“We are anxious to introduce our product line in your area. I bet you can think of some
people who would be perfect for Athena’s. I’d be happy to give you a gift for referring
me to someone who would take a look. Does anyone come to mind?”

Or ask, “I was wondering if you could do me a favor? You seem to know a lot of
people… I wonder, can you think of anyone you know who might enjoy being an
Athena’s Goddess? Do you know anyone who might be interested in finding out more?”

The Fortune is in the Follow-Up


We all have a natural fear of appearing “pushy,” so most of us give up before our
prospect is ready to say, “Yes!” The National Sales and Executive Association
quotes amazing statistics on prospects that eventually says “yes” to a product or
service. These statistics can be applied to your recruit prospects:
2% close on the first exposure
3% close on the second exposure
5% close on the third exposure
10% close on the fourth exposure
Don’t stop here… look at the next percentage!
80% close on the fifth through twelfth exposure
It’s important to remember that your prospect may have had several “exposures”
before you met her, so she may be almost ready to say, “Yes!”

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Recruiting Checklist
Check the statements that you believe are true about you most of the time.

 I mention the business opportunity at least three times at every party.


 I use visuals to INFORM the guests about the business opportunity.
 I invite the guests at my parties to watch what I do and consider joining me as
an Athenas Goddess.
 I recognize recruiting “green flags” at my parties.
 I respond to “green flag” comments and questions with a short reply and an
open-ended question to determine interest.
 I feel comfortable INVITING people to find out more about the business.
 I INFORM and INVITE my friends and family. I realize they should have the
same opportunity as the guests at my parties.
 I understand the needs and desires of others and feel comfortable with the
choices I can offer them.
 I make sure that EVERY person who expresses an interest in the business
opportunity receives a recruiting insta-pak – whether you hand it to them or
mail it to them.
 I am able to set an appointment with those interested within a 24-48 hour
time frame to share information.
 I begin each INTERVIEW with questions to find out about my prospect’s
needs, desires and limitations. I realize this process is “all about her needs
and not about me.”
 I answer her questions…and only her questions. I don’t go
on and on about my favorite benefits.
 I handle concerns, hesitations and objections in a sincere and
honest manner.
 I am always listening to determine when my prospect “sees herself in the
picture.”
 I close the interview by asking my prospect to join Athena’s.
 If my prospect is ready to join, we sign them up online immediately.

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Training Procedures
After your new recruit has made her informed decision to join Athena’s, it’s time to
pick out her start up kit, choose her plan and schedule training dates. All of this will
be done when she registers online at our website. You can help her with this
process, or you can instruct her to go to www.athenashn.com, click on “Become a
Goddess” and then “Join Now”. Be sure to remind her to enter your Goddess
number when it asks her who she has been working with!

New Goddess/Adonis Registration


 ALL KITS/FEES MUST BE PAID FOR IN FULL BY CREDIT CARD AT TIME OF
ONLINE REGISTRATION. (Kits are non-refundable)

Athena’s Contract
 The following forms will be sent to new recruits with their kit. They will be in a
separate envelope marked TIME SENSTIVIE MATERIAL.
 Goddess Contract,
 Credit Card Authorization form,
 W-9 form

 Contract to be signed by New Goddess only (recruiters are not authorized to execute
contracts).
 New Goddess must put their FULL LEGAL NAME (no exceptions) on BOTH LINES
on top of page 1
 New Goddess initial bottom right of page 1 and page 2
 New Goddess will fill out Goddess section at bottom right of page 2.
 THE OFFICE WILL TAKE CARE OF ATHENA’S REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE
SECTION.
 THE NEW GODDESS IS TO MAIL IN ALL OF THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS TO
ATHENA’S WITHIN 30 DAYS OF SECOND TRAINING CLASS. (A SELF
ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE WILL BE PROVIDED)

Credit Card Authorization Form


 Credit Card Authorization form must be filled out with at least 1 card and signed.
 The training office will not process incomplete forms.

The Office will confirm registration with Goddess/Adonis and recruiter by email
within a few days.
You will find all of the current forms for interviewing and registering someone for training
under downloadable forms on the Athena’s website.

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VERY IMPORTANT
THE GODDESS MUST MAIL ORIGINAL CONTRACT, AUTHORIZATION
FOR CREDIT CARD USE, W-9 FORM,
TO:
ATHENA’S OFFICE – ATTENTION: TRAINING DEPARTMENT-
WITHIN 30 DAYS OF 2ND TRAINING CLASS
OR THEY WILL BE DISABLED FROM THE WEBSITE!

Please be sure to follow up with your new recruit to be sure that she has sent in her
paperwork.

NOTE: Kits are subject to changes based on additions, deletions and availability.
Start up kits are standard for each amount, include FREE paperwork, samples and
supplies and are subject to sales tax, shipping charges and a technology fee (waived for
2010). Kits are pre-paid by credit card and are shipped to the new Goddess’ home upon
receipt of the online registration and payment. Kits are non-refundable.

Phone / Internet Training Program:


All recruits may opt to do their training via our phone / internet training program. This
program consists of viewing two (2) DVDs (approximately 3 hours total) and participating
in two (2) phone appointments (approximately 2 to 3 ½ hours each) with trainers in place
of the two live training class sessions.

The recruit will receive a training confirmation email from the Training office containing
instructions and what they will need to bring and/or do. The recruiter will receive a cc of
this confirmation as well.

The Contract, Terms & Conditions, and all recruiting paperwork must be
read and reviewed by the new Goddess before registering online for
training. If your recruit has any questions, issues or concerns that you can’t answer,
you should contact your up line, and then if necessary, the office, to get answers so they
can be addressed before training. The contract will not be reviewed during training.

Training is broken out into four (4) basic sections.

1. Product information
 Product categories in the Athena’s line are covered along with sex education
topics

2. Business Basics Information


 Covers everything from how to place orders to marketing and recruiting

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3. Live Party Following & Goddess Demo/Ordering Room Scenario DVD


 Goddess Attends 1 live party in the field (if applicable) with a current Athena’s
Goddess
o To observe how it works from the Goddess side
o To see how to handle situations at the party
o Recruit must give you the name and number of the Goddess whom she
followed
 Goddess views Goddess Demo/Ordering Room Scenario DVD (they will
receive this in their kit)
o Recruit must give you the date they viewed The Mother Goddess Demo
and Ordering Room Scenarios DVD so you can update the New Goddess
Tracking Form and return it to the home office.
o This will enable you to collect your recruiting bonus once your new
Goddess has qualified (placed their first $1,000 in orders within 90 days of
their second training class) and you send in the form.

4. Help recruit create their demo


 Takes about 1-2 hours (Can be done in person or over the phone)
 Review “Preparing for Your Parties” section of the Product portion of this
manual
 Best if done in person.

Once they complete these steps they are ready to do parties!

ALL training steps MUST be completed within 45 calendar days of the date of your
recruit’s FIRST training class!

** New Recruits will be issued their Goddess Number by email once the
Product & General class/phone sessions are complete **

Enjoy Immediate Success!

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**Steps to Success Incentive**

For every $3000 a new recruit reaches in retail sales, which include, party orders,
individual orders, supply orders, and web sales (kit purchase excluded) - within their first
60 calendar days following classroom/phone training, you will receive a free “Butterfly
Vibe!!”

For every new recruit that recruits a new Goddess** within their first 60 calendar days
following classroom/phone training, you will receive a free “Adult Toy Chest” when the
recruit qualifies!

** New recruit must complete 2 classroom/phone trainings within their first 60 days **

**Both of the Steps to Success Incentives are Awarded at the Athena’s


Company Meeting**

Getting Bonuses on Your New Recruit


Once your new recruit has completed the classroom/phone training, party following,
video viewing and has placed her first $1000 worth of qualifying orders with Athena’s (all
done within the correct timeframes), you need to submit the “New Goddess Tracking
Form” to the Training Department by fax at 401-762-0509 or scan and email to
sheri-lynn@athenashn.com. Once received, verified and approved your CASH bonus
will be processed. The Recruiter is responsible for tracking the progress of her new
recruits and knowing when the bonuses are due. Bonuses will not be paid on
incomplete forms.

Your CASH Bonus for completing the above is as follows:

Bonus Kit Amount


$25 $99
$25 $250
$25 $500

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Monthly Reporting
Once you have a recruit in your down line, there is a monthly Recruiter Report that you
can fill out and return to the office no later than the 10th of each month. There is a copy
of this report on the website under downloadable forms. Instructions for filling it out and
FAQ’s are included below. If you should have any questions on how to prepare this
paperwork, please contact your recruiter as they are also required to complete this
report.

FAQ’s About the Monthly Recruiter’s Report


Q. When can I start filling out a Monthly Recruiters Report?
A. As soon as you have your first recruit, and they have completed their classroom/phone
training.

Q. Where do I get the report?


A. It is available on-line at the Athena’s website in the Downloadable Forms Section. It is
available as an Excel document and as a PDF. You may also ask your up line.

Q. When is the report due?


A. It is due by the 10th of each month. It may be faxed in to the office at 401-762-0509, or
e-mailed to recruiterreport@athenashn.com.

Q. Do I have to send in the report?


A. No, but if you do you will receive points towards our esteemed Golden Circle Of
Leadership Awards ceremony held each year.

Q. When do I receive my over-ride?


A. Over-rides are issued on the 15th of the month. Should the 15th fall on a weekend or
Holiday they will be issued the following business day.

Q. What else do I need to do to receive my over-ride?


A. You need to meet your own monthly personal sales goal. In other words, YOU must be
active ($500 in retail purchases in that calendar month. You earn only on active recruits
(those who have made $500 or more in retail purchases in that calendar month). You
receive different percentages based on how many active recruits you have per the
payout structure. You must be a distributor in good standing (refer to contract &
terms/conditions). You must also complete Levels of Leadership within sixty days of
your recruit’s second training class.

Q. How do I get my recruit to provide me with his/her numbers?


A. All Goddesses know that they need to provide their numbers to you. A positive working
relationship is the best answer. Your new Goddesses should be made aware that you
will need their numbers at the Interview meeting. It is best not to limit your

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communication with your recruit to JUST getting their figures each month…this may
make them feel alienated and does not allow for you to coach them properly.

Q. When should I start contacting my team members for their monthly figures?
A. Calls and emails to your recruits should not be made just for figures. Remember to
contact them at other times to check on their business! As a general guide, you should
begin contacting them on the last business day of the month. Give yourself plenty of
time for a response. Calling numerous times on the 10th will create stress! Your down-
line should never feel like the only time you call them is for the numbers.

Q. What happens if I don’t get a response from my recruit?


A. Make notations on the recruiter’s report of the minimum of 3 times that you tried to
contact them. For example write “Left message on 5/1, sent e-mail on 5/5 and spoke
with spouse on 5/7”. This may complete your work for the report, however, it is your
obligation as an up-line to continue to try and reach the recruit to ensure their success.

Q. I have a team leader in my down-line; do I need his/her numbers too?


A. Once a member of your down-line has 10 career recruits of their own you will no longer
need to put their figures on your report. You can still contact them to be sure that they
are sending in their own recruiter reports.

How To Fill Out the Monthly Recruiter’s Report


Top Section – Who you are, the Reporting Timeframe, your Team Name
Fill in your name, your Goddess Number, the month you are submitting the report, the month
you are reporting for (usually the month prior to the month you are submitting the report) and
your Team Name (if applicable).

Bottom Section - Tracking Your Down-line


Goddess Name and Goddess Number: List yourself and every team member. Team
members who do not have a valid contract or who have resigned are not to be listed.
Inactive recruits (those who have done less than $500 in retail purchases) should be listed
and contacted.

Number of Parties Held: # of parties they had and submitted in the previous calendar
month (for example in June you will be looking back at May’s numbers.)

Avg. Party Total: Total sales for the month divided by # of parties held.

Avg. Customer Ticket: Average party sales divided by Average # of guests at the parties.

Number of Cancellations/Postpones: In previous month, how many hostesses canceled


or postponed. This does not include parties swung to other distributors.

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Upcoming Party Lineup: What do they have planned for this month? How many parties?

Business Goal for the Month: What do they want to achieve and the things they will do to
achieve that goal. Please, no personal life goals here. For example, goal is to increase
party sales. The things she will do are making a package and offer it to every customer.

Number of Recruit Leads: How many potential new distributors does she have in the
wings?

New Direct Recruit Names: Names of those who have recently entered into or completed
the AHN training process.

How to Use the Monthly Recruiter’s Report


It’s more than just numbers. This is an incredibly powerful tool. It gives you a map as to
where each person is, where you are going, what topics should be covered at future
meetings, what your team needs assistance with and what everyone is really great at.
Share this information with your team so they see the value of calling in their numbers!

10 Things You Can Do With Your Recruiter’s Report


1. Offer a team challenge to raise their average ticket sales: “Did you know our team
average ticket sale is $75. If you sold a toy cleaner and batteries to every customer you
would increase each ticket by $15 and your overall sales by ______ per month and _____
per year.”

2. Share the information you compile with your team members: “Our team had X
number of cancellations last month. Let’s see if we can get that number down. Who has
ideas to share?”

3. Monitor each person’s projected monthly totals: When a team member goes above
their goal number, give them recognition or small prize.

4. Check back with down-line to see where they are with new recruits: Do they need
help? Be sure to offer your assistance!

5. Recognize the person with the highest avg. ticket sale: Have that team member
share their tips with the rest of the team.

6. When calling your down-line, remind them of last month’s goals: See how they are
progressing and offer praise or assistance. They will be thrilled that you remembered!

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7. Find out who needs more bookings: Swing parties or give them ideas to get more
bookings. Remind them to go to the swing site. This helps you keep people active (to
benefit your bottom line) and keeps them from being discouraged or frustrated (and creates
a harmonious relationship.)

8. Use someone’s outstanding numbers or goal achievement to inspire others!

9. Stay in touch with inactive distributors: Remind them of the reasons they joined the
company. When you have exact numbers you can confidently say, “Remember when you
used to earn $ ____ a night with Athena’s and had fun doing it? Why would you ever stop?”

10. Plan your own success: Know what you would like to earn, how close you are to your
goal, and how each member is doing. Whatever you want is yours and the report makes the
map for your prosperity!

Team Meetings
As a leader, we encourage you to hold team meetings. Meetings can be held in person
or by teleconference. Athena’s strongly encourages you to hold meetings and to stay in
touch with your team via phone and email. You and your team members can discuss
whether your meetings should be live or via teleconference (check out
www.freeconferencecall.com or do a search on “free teleconferencing”), monthly,
weekly, etc. You can do a meeting WITH your team leader – as long as you present at
least one topic at the meeting you are welcome to put together your own version of the
meeting minutes, listing YOUR team members who attended and focusing on what you
and they discussed.

Once you have held your meeting, please submit your meeting minutes to
meetingminutes@athenashn.com so that you will receive credit for the meeting.
Meetings count toward our annual Esteemed Circle of Leadership Awards Dinner and
Breakfast! Qualifying meeting minutes must include the following:

 Team Name
 Date of Meeting
 Name and Goddess number of leader hosting meeting
 List of attendees (including all team members who are there or who where on the
call)
 Topics discussed
 Some detailed information regarding the discussion on each topic

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If you schedule a meeting and no one attends, you are still able to submit meeting
minutes – however, they must include the dates that you contacted your team members
to let them know about the meeting (including phone messages, emails, in person
conversations, etc.) and the agenda of what was to be discussed along with the date
that the meeting was scheduled for and your name and Goddess number.

Coaching calls do NOT count as team meetings; therefore, please do NOT submit
minutes from coaching calls. Coaching calls are calls that are done one-on-one with
team members to assist them with a particular topic (such as getting more bookings,
running specials and promotions, etc.). Athena’s encourages all leaders to offer
coaching calls to their team members to encourage open dialogue and to let team
members know that their leader is there to support them.

As for the format of your meetings, that’s up to you! You are able to decide the format
and content of your team meetings to suit your team. Please speak with YOUR team
leader for some pointers/ideas. As a GENERAL guideline, you may want to include:

 A few minutes for introduction that will let each team member know what to
expect from the meeting
 Updates, news, and reminders
 Welcome any new team members and introduce them to your team if this is their
first meeting
 Team recognition (honor those who are doing well with sales, recruiting, booking,
or who are showing improvement)
 Training on a topic relevant to your Athena’s business
 A second training topic
 A motivational piece – including a team “challenge”
 Information regarding the next meeting, including topics and guests

Get your team members involved! Team members who are asked to speak at one of
your meetings are usually honored and will most likely be there! Whether it’s a skill or
topic that they’re successful at or something that will require them to do some research,
everyone will benefit. It’s helpful to have other people speaking at your meetings – not
just you all the time. You can invite Goddesses from other teams to be a guest speaker
for your meetings…most would be thrilled to contribute!

Be sure to let your team members know when the meeting will start and ask them to be
there or call in a few minutes early. Be clear about how long the meeting will take, and
be respectful of their time. Don’t let your meeting turn into a gripe session…do your best
to keep things positive while addressing any challenges or concerns that arise. Keep
meetings fun and informative and they’ll keep coming back!

You will learn more about running your team meetings and becoming a leader in your
required “Levels of Leadership” classes. You will be sent a 1st recruit letter by e-mail
from the Training Department outlining available dates of the class and what is expected
of you as a leader. Please note you are required to take the first class within 60 days of
your new recruit’s 2nd training class.
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Bright Idea!

Using a spreadsheet like this one and you and your team can be oraganized
for the entire year!

Annual Planning Form


Your Name & # ______________________________________________
Team name __________________________________________________

January February March April May etc.

Monthly Mtg.
Theme

Contest/challenge
Educational
Focus

Product In the
Spotlight
Team Member
Speaking/Topic

Team Meeting
Dates
Newsletter
Special

Hostess
Sales/Offers
Coaching Call
Dates

Sales Goals
Recruiting Goals

Conference Call 1

Conference Call 2
Conference Call 3

Conference Call 4

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Congratulations! You Are About to Sign On Your New Recruit!

Online Registration of Your New Recruit


In order to register your recruit, you or your recruit will need to log on to the Athena’s
Website at www.athenashn.com.

You or your recruit will first need to click on the “Become A Goddess” link. The following
will appear:

You or your recruit will


now need to click the
“Join Now!” button to
begin the registration
process.

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After clicking on the “Join Now!” button, you or your recruit will be brought to the
Step One: Contact Information page

You or your recruit will need to


fill in ALL of the recruits’ contact
information below:

First Name
Last Name
SSN
Billing Address
Shipping Address
Date of Birth
Email Address (Very
Important)
Home Phone Number

Once completed, you or your


recruit will need to click the
continue button.

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After clicking the continue button, the next page you will see is
Step Two: Are You Working With a Goddess?
If you are registering your own
recruit, you will enter your Goddess
number here and click the “Verify”
button shown on the left.

If your recruit is registering on her


own, please have her add your
Goddess number here.

On the next screen you or your


recruit will see the recruiters name
on the screen under “Goddess
Name” once again you need to click
“Verify”

If the name is correct, click continue


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If your new recruit is registering themselves, and they have forgotten your Goddess Number
or the Goddess Number they entered is incorrect, they can type in the recruiters Last Name
to perform a search and the name of the Recruiter will appear.

If the correct name has


appeared, your recruit will
click “select” and then
continue to move on to the
next step.

If the correct name has still


not appeared, they can click
the box “Please contact me,
I forgot the Goddess
number of my recruiter”
and click continue.

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Step Three: Choose a Plan

In this step, you and your


recruit will be able to choose
which business plan is right
for the recruit.

If they are not working with a


Recruiter and do not know
the differences between the
two plans, they will be able to
click on the PDF for more
detailed information on each
plan.

Once they have decided


which plan they wish to
pursue, they should click on
that particular plan, make
sure the button is highlighted
as shown and click on the
continue button to move on
to the next step.

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Step Four: Choosing a Kit

In this step the recruit


will be able to choose
one of the kits we
offer.

Each box has a “More


Details” button to click
on. This will bring up
a PDF of the “Kit
Contents” where they
will be able to see the
list of products
available in each kit.

Once they have


decided which kit they
would like to
purchase, they will
click on the
appropriate box, make
sure it is highlighted,
and click continue.

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Step Five: Agreement

This is the step where we


ask the new recruit to print
out and read over both the
“Distributor Agreement”
and the “Exhibit A – Terms
& Conditions”.

Your recruit will not be able


to move onto the next step
until they check off the box
(shown below) stating “I
Agree to these terms and
conditions. I have fully
read and understand this
Agreement”.

** When your recruit receives their kit, there will be a package inside marked
“TIME SENSITIVE MATERIAL, PLEASE OPEN IMMEDIATELY”. This package
will include the Distributor Agreement, the Terms and Conditions, the Credit Card
Authorization Form, W-9 form and a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope,
with a letter explaining what to do with the above forms.
**It is imperative that we receive the above items back from your recruit within 30
days of their second training class or they will be shut off from the website **

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Step Six: Payment


This page requires you or your recruit to enter their credit card information for payment of
the kit.

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Step Seven: Summary

This page gives the


recruit a summary of all
start up costs for the kit.

It also allows them to see


all of the information they
entered in Steps 1 – 6.

If possible, please let


your recruit know in
advance what they are
going to be charged for
when they purchase their
kit. (i.e. they will be
charged for the prorated
Technology Fee of $6.25
per month this has been
waived for 2010) the
amount of the kit,
shipping, handling,
insurance and *tax where
applicable).

They will be shown the


“Total Now Due” before
anything is charged to
their card and will not be
processed until they click
on the continue button.

*Please remember the


recruit will be taxed on
the total value of the kit
(i.e. the taxable total of
the $500 kit is $956.78).*

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Step Eight: Training This is the last step in completing the “Join Now” process.
This is where your
recruit will choose
which training classes
they would like to
partake in.

The recruit must


select two classes at
this time, one general
and one product
class. If they do not
choose the classes
they will not receive a
confirmation email or
move onto the
confirmation page.

ALL AVAILABLE
CLASSES to choose
from will be listed
here. They will have
30 minutes from this
point to choose their
classes or the session
will “time out”.

If the session “times


out” during this
process, they will be
asked to call the
Home Office
immediately and
leave a message on
box 26.

*PLEASE NOTE:
THEY CAN NOT SEE
THE TRAINING
CLASSES ON THE
WEBSITE UNTIL THEY
GET TO THIS STEP*

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Step Nine: Confirmation


After selecting the training classes from the previous step, and clicking continue, they will
see this confirmation page. This page is there to let them know that everything was
processed correctly.

After the recruit has completed all nine steps of the “Join Now” process they will receive a
“Congratulations!” email. See example below. This will let them know that their kit order
and registration has been received by the Home Office.

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As you begin your new Athena’s business, it is important to stay organized so that you can
best serve your customers and run your home based business. The following are some
examples of how you might track your parties, commissions, and contacts that you would
like to make in the future. Again, your team leader and sister Goddesses may also have
some helpful hints or systems that you’d like to adopt.

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What business related items should I keep track of?
With Auto Expenses you may choose either Actual or Standard but not both:

Actual
 Mileage (must keep mileage Standard
log/book)  Mileage (Must keep mileage
 Auto mileage- Purchase a small log/book)
mileage book and keep it in the car  Your accountant will multiply your
at all times. Whenever you go miles
anywhere related to your  by the Federal Mileage Rate to
business, write down the miles figure
traveled and beginning and ending  your deduction
odometer readings. This includes  Auto mileage- Purchase a small
meetings, post office, shopping, mileage book and keep it in the car
parties, training classes, etc. at all times. Whenever you go
 Insurance anywhere related to your
 Repairs business, write down the miles
 Interest on loan payments travelled and beginning and ending
 Depreciation odometer readings. This includes
 Taxes meetings, post office, shopping,
 Registration parties, training classes, etc.
 Gas

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Example of mileage spreadsheet:

Mileage for year ending 2009

Athena’s by:

Date Beginning Ending Total Mileage Party/Event/Errand Address

0 TOTAL MILEAGE 2009

Office Expenses:
 Pens/Pencils
 Paper
 Invoices
 Catalogs
 Books (related to business) Ex. Marketing Books, Mileage Book
 Software (Directly related to business) Ex. QuickBooks Pro
 Bank service charges
 Receipts for any and all paperwork you buy or create. For example: invitations, guest lists,
sale notices, new line items, business cards, etc.
 Receipts for any administrative office or start-up costs. For example: computers, software
programs, desks, file cabinets, markers, files, folders, mailing envelopes, etc.

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Example of Receipt spreadsheet:

Receipts – 2009
Athena's by:

Necessary
Staples/Office Transportation Business
Date Postal Supply CVS Meals Expenses Expenses Explanations

(batteries, (for me and


(office supplies, pens, thank assistant for (storage containers,
packing you cards, night of (ferry ride, taxi, invoices, business
(postage) materials, etc.) etc.) parties) hotel, etc.) cards, etc.)

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00


Total
$0.00 Expenses

Telephone:
 Long Distance calls (percentage related to business use) Must Use Log Book
 Cell phone (percentage related to business use) Must Use Log Book
 Separate business line (totally deductible)

Meals:
 Related to business (must keep log)
o Receipts for any meals/food purchased either for, or at, an Athena’s / Heavenly
Goddess event. This includes meetings, conventions, parties, etc.

Services:
 Accounting fees

Postage:
 Must keep log & receipts
 Shipping

Demo Product Purchases:


 Keep all invoices

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Supplies:
 Bins to carry products
 Batteries
 Keep all receipts for anything related to your demo. This includes your demo bins,
baskets, plastic sheets for the bed covers, pens, pencils, holiday decor, etc.

Subscriptions to magazines related to business:


 Money magazine
 Wall Street

Equipment:
 Computer (percentage of business use) must be depreciated and you must keep a log

*** Remember to keep receipts on all items purchased. ***


2. How should I keep track of this? Is there a computer program designed to help me? Can I do
this by hand?

If you have a computer:


 Excel worksheet
 QuickBooks
 Quicken

If you keep track by hand:


 Dome book (purchased at office supply place)
 One write system

In either case, it’s best to have a file for each month in which to place your receipts.

3. How long should I keep records related to my business?

 7 Years

4. What related to my business may be deductible at the end of the year?

 Everything listed under question # 1 and more

5. Can product give-a-ways be used as a deduction at the end of the year?

 Since you have already taken the deduction in purchases, you cannot take another
deduction on them.

6. Should I get an accountant or tax advisor?

 YES! YES! YES! Tax laws are constantly changing.

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7. Do I need to pay estimated tax payments throughout the year?

 This is based on each individual’s tax situation. It varies for each individual. Your
accountant can make this determination.

So, as you can see, pretty much anything and everything that has to do with your business is tax
deductible! If you are not sure if a particular item is deductible, check with your accountant or local
tax advisor.

Disclaimer:

Athena's strongly urges you to retain the services of an accountant or tax advisor.
We are not tax experts nor do we profess to be. We can only give you very basic
information. Tax issues change yearly and from state to state. Athena’s is in no
way responsible for any of your tax issues.

1099 MISC
Freedom Goddesses
At the end of the year you will receive a 1099 Form from Athena’s which will indicate how much
you earned in Commissions income as well as Gifts and Awards. Simply give this 1099 to your
accountant with your receipts for expenses.

Independent Goddesses
At the end of the year you will receive a 1099 Form from Athena’s which will indicate how much
you purchased as well as Gifts and Awards.

Sales Tax/Use Tax


One of the advantages of working with Athena’s is that Athena’s will handle all sales tax/use tax
collections and submission for you throughout the year!

Independent Plan Goddesses are entitled to full or partial tax reimbursement in certain situations
such as where you sell items at a sale or discounted price, you conduct parties in a state with a
different or no tax rate, or you make sales in a jurisdiction that has a different tax rate from the one
which you were taxed. In these situations, customer invoices detailing these transactions need to
be submitted for reimbursement.

Tax Reimbursement Guidelines are explained in the next few pages and also are available for
download from our website www.athenshn.com if you wish to apply for a reimbursement at any
time during the course of your business.

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Tax Reimbursement Guidelines

Independent Goddesses
Athena’s distributors are entitled to full or partial tax reimbursement in certain situations. In
situations where you sell items at a sale or discounted price, you conduct parties in a state with a
different or no tax rate, or you make sales in a jurisdiction that has a different tax rate from the one
which you were taxed, you are entitled to a partial or full tax reimbursement. In these situations,
customer invoices detailing these transactions need to be submitted for reimbursement.

 If a distributor makes a sale at a retail price lower than the suggested retail price which they
were charged tax, the distributor can request partial reimbursement of tax previously paid
provided the distributor submits a copy of the customer invoice to Athena’s showing
the price of the merchandise sold. For example, you are a distributor in Massachusetts
(Sales Tax Rate 6.25%) and you sell Pure Instinct cologne at 2 for $35 (Tax of $2.19) you
were charged tax on the retail sales price of $52 for the 2 items (Tax of $3.25). In order to
receive your reimbursement of $1.06, you must submit the customer invoices showing the
sale of the two (2) Pure Instinct colognes at $35 and the $2.19 tax that was charged to the
final customer.

 If a distributor makes sales outside of the state and collects that state’s appropriate tax for
the jurisdiction of delivery and sale, the distributor can request partial reimbursement of tax
previously paid provided the distributor submits a copy of the customer invoice(s) to
Athena’s showing the out-of-state tax rate and location where the merchandise was
shipped. For example, you are a MA distributor and you are charged 6.25% sales tax on
all of your orders. You pay the 6.25% MA sales tax on your orders; however, you conduct
some parties in New Hampshire where there is no sales tax. Your NH customers are NOT
to be charged any sales tax. In order to receive your reimbursement of taxes that you paid,
you must submit the customer invoices showing the NH Sales Tax (0%) that was charged
to each customer.

Another example, you are a RI distributor and you are charged 7% sales tax on your
orders. You conduct some parties in CT (6% sales tax) you are entitled to a 1% tax
reimbursement on these CT sales provided you submit the customer invoices showing the
6% CT sales tax charged to each customer

On the other hand, if you are a CT distributor and you make sales into RI you must charge
and collect the 7% RI Sales Tax and remit the additional 1% tax and customer invoices to
Athena’s so that we can report and remit this tax to the State of Rhode Island on the next
tax return. Any taxes that are being remitted for payment to a state agency should be made
payable to Athena’s Home Novelties, Inc.

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 If a distributor makes sales in a location that has a different tax rate than the one where
merchandise was delivered to the distributor, the distributor can request partial
reimbursement of tax previously paid provided the distributor submits a copy of the
invoice to Athena’s showing the tax rate charged on the merchandise sold.
For example, you are a NY distributor and you are charged 8.25% on your orders because
you live in Albany County. You make sales in NY, but the sales are made in Ulster County
which taxes at a rate of 7.25%. You apply the Ulster County tax rate of 7.25% to orders
placed at that party. In order to receive your partial reimbursement of taxes paid, submit
the customer invoices showing the sales made at the lower tax rate than you were charged.
In this example, you will be reimbursed the 1% tax difference.

Conversely, if you make sales into a jurisdiction that has a higher tax rate, you must submit
the customer invoices showing the sales made at the higher tax rate along with the
additional sales tax collected. For example, the Albany NY distributor (taxed at 8.25%)
makes sales at a party in Utica city in Oneida County. The tax rate for this location is
9.75%. The distributor should charge the 9.75% tax and submit the additional 1.5% tax on
items sold at this party along with all customer invoices showing the sales made at the
higher 9.75% tax rate. The additional tax will be reported and submitted on the next New
York State sales and use tax return. Any taxes that are being remitted for payment to a
state agency should be made payable to Athena’s Home Novelties, Inc.

Freedom and Independent Goddesses


You are also entitled to a partial tax reimbursement in situations where items are used by you for
personal or demonstrative use.

The Tax Reimbursement Form should be completed for the following situation:

 If a distributor uses merchandise for personal use or for use in demonstration, the distributor
can request partial reimbursement of the tax based upon the difference of the suggested retail
sales price and the price the distributor would be charged for the merchandise. The distributor
is asked to complete the Tax Reimbursement Form for Personal/Demonstrative Use
Items for reimbursement. For example, you use a tube of Vanilla Pleasure Wipes, a Sugar
Cookie Shea Butter, and a Pineapple Kiwi Shea Butter during your demonstration. You also
give away a Happy Heart Massager Pair as part of a promotion. Because these items were all
used for demonstrations purposes, you should have been charged tax on the cost price of these
items and not the retail sales price. (Please note: You are to be charged tax on these products
because you are the final consumer of the product even though the item(s) was given away or
used for business purposes).

In order to receive reimbursement of the difference in tax, complete the Tax Reimbursement
form listing the items that you used for demonstration or gave away for free. If possible, please
list the original invoice number from which these items appeared and taxes were paid. Once
the form is received, you will be reimbursed tax for the difference in the retail sales price (which
you were taxed on and paid with your order) and the cost price.

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We are asking that all tax reimbursement forms and/or customer invoices be sent collectively on
a quarterly basis. All reimbursement items are to be sent to the following address:

Athena’s Home Novelties, Inc.


ATTN: Ralph Barbieri, Sales Tax
640 Winter Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895

Below is a summary of the documentation that needs to be submitted for the above mentioned
situations:

Customer Invoices:
Copies or originals should be submitted for reimbursement when sales are made at lower retail prices,
sales are made at lower tax rates within state, or sales are made outside of the distributor’s state.

Copies or originals should also be submitted along with additional tax collected in situations when sales
were made at higher retail prices or sales were made at a higher tax rate (either within the state or out-
of-state). Any taxes that are being remitted for payment to a state agency should be made payable to
Athena’s Home Novelties, Inc.

For any additional questions or concerns regarding sales tax, please contact Ralph Barbieri at (401)
762-6110, ext. 30 or by email at salestax@athenashn.com. Thank you for your understanding and
cooperation regarding this development

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Commission Spreadsheet
Individual
Web Team Recruiting 5% Commission Order
Orders Income Bonuses Override on Parties Commissions
Recruit Amnt.
Date Amnt. Paid Amnt. Paid Amnt. Paid Name Paid Amnt. Made Amnt. Made

Total
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

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Sex Education
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Product Descriptions

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Clitoris

The Basics:

 The most sensitive organ


 Averages about 4 inches when stimulated and becomes firm
 There are 8,000 nerve endings in the clitoris and it interacts with 15,000
nerve endings throughout the pelvis
 Located at the top of a woman’s vagina (the end closest to your belly
button) which becomes erect when stimulated
 Looks like a tiny pea covered by a protective ‘hood’ of skin
 When stimulated only a small portion protrudes through the ‘hood’ and
the remaining part of the clitoris is extended internally into the body
 It is exposed for no other reason than to give pleasure to the woman

Products to show specifically for the Clitoris:

 Silver Bullets
 Pulsatron
 Waterdancer
 Rabbit Dancer
 Mini Tongue

Lotions to show specifically for the Clitoris:

 Cleopatra’s Secret
 Nympho’s Desire
 Tasty Twist

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G-spot
The Basics:

 Dr. Ernst Grafenberg discovered the G-spot in 1944


 The spot was found in every woman that was examined in a study of 400
women by the Society for Scientific Study of Sex.
 It is a small cluster of nerve endings and glands in the upper front wall of
the vagina
 Becomes very erect when stimulated
 Erected G-spot is about the size of a large pea
 Feels like a spongy bump
 Feeling of urination usually occurs – due to swelling which puts pressure
on the urinary tract. The G-spot, anatomically, is the area beneath the
urethral sponge. This would certainly at least partially explain its role in
female ejaculation. It also sheds light on why G-spot stimulation makes
some women feel like they have to pee when they really don't (though it
HAS been shown that female ejaculate is NOT urine).
 Empty the bladder first and continue with the feeling once it hits, the
sense of urination will subside
 Ejaculation (not urine) may occur which is normal
 The G-spot is said to be the female equivalent of the male prostate gland.
Researchers in Canada and the United States claim that the composition
of the fluid ejaculated by women after G-spot stimulation/orgasm is
remarkably similar to the secretion of the prostate gland.
 Since every woman has a urethral sponge, every woman has a G-spot.
The only question is whether (#1) she likes having it stimulated and (#2)
whether someone has used the proper technique and sufficient firm
pressure on it so that it IS being stimulated.

Products to show specifically for the G-Spot:

 Insatiable G
 Njoy Wand
 Chubby G

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Clitoris and G-Spot combined

The Basics:

 Many women need to have a combination of clitoral and G-spot


stimulation at the same time to achieve a G-Spot orgasm.
 First two inches of the vagina are incredibly sensitive (this is where
rotating beaded toys work well).
 The purpose of the beads that rotate in toys is to provide a “vaginal wall
massage” that essentially does all the work. Many people have a hard
time breathing and relaxing, two elements that are key to successful G-
spot orgasm.

Products to show to combine both:

 The Rabbit Habit


 The Butterfly
 Any type of rotating shaft, with or without beads which includes the clitoral
stimulator

More detailed information on the G-Spot


Taking the time to explore the G-spot can be a fascinating and breathtaking adventure.
The G-spot orgasm can best be described as a “total body, transcendental orgasm.”
While G-spot orgasms are often not are not achieved as “intuitively’ as clitoral orgasms,
they are well worth the time and energy. G-Spot orgasms are typically longer lasting
than clitoral orgasms and are felt throughout the entire body (not just in the genital
region) and because of this, many find them more satisfying. Think of the lives you will
change when you teach your customers about this thrilling sexual adventure!

The first step in exploring the G-spot is to be in a relaxed state. At Athena’s, we know
the #1 reason that people have troubles in the bedroom is because of STRESS. Be sure
to stress how important it is to be relaxed. The place in the vagina that needs to be
accessed can be obstructed by a tense vaginal wall. Propose a languid bath in our
Treasure of the Sea bath salts or receiving a massage with a Soy candle.

An important element of relaxation is breathing. Regulation of breathing will not only help
with relaxation efforts but it will also allow the vaginal wall to relax. One breathing tip you
can teach your customers is to “breath in sevens.” Tell them to inhale through their nose
for seven seconds. (IE. Inhale…1…2…3…4…) upon reaching the 7 seconds mark, they
will exhale for 7 seconds. This simple breathing exercise can often mean the difference
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between a successful and an unsuccessful G-spot search. Remember, orgasms are
muscle contractions and oxygenating the blood through breathing will make the orgasm
more intense! (This concept applies to ALL orgasms, male or female, NOT just the G-
spot!)

For those just beginning their G-spot journey, it is very hard to have G-spot orgasms
through intercourse alone. Doing some exploration with finger stimulation or toys is a
great way to train the body to have G-spot orgasms, which will make having them
through intercourse much easier.

To access the G-spot through finger stimulation, have her lie down with knees bent and
feet flat on the bed. A small pillow underneath the buttocks is often helpful, as it shortens
the vaginal canal and makes it much easier for the person searching for it. Insert
lubricated fingers into her vagina towards her navel. Be sure the palm is facing the
ceiling and have one or two fingers press 1 ½ to 2 inches on the upper wall of the
vagina. We call this the “come hither” motion. Press with one or two fingers against the
front wall of her vagina applying a little more pressure than usual, as the G-spot is
surrounded with tissue and is deep in the vaginal wall. Move your fingers from side to
side. Get your partner to tell you when you stimulate the right spot. It will swell and firm
like the erectile tissue in a penis.

Athena’s offers many toys that will assist in finding the G-spot. The one thing they all
have in common is a severe curve. This is a great “coach” for those searching for the
first time. You may want to lubricate the probe before beginning (or better yet, take
ample time to become aroused in order to lubricate naturally). Insert the probe with the
curve pointing towards your belly button. Gently stroke the frontal inner wall of your
vaginal canal.

No matter what you are using to find your G-spot, continue to use more pressure as you
become more relaxed. When you hit the G-Spot you’ll know! You will feel an immediate
need to urinate. If you’ve already voided your bladder before beginning, continue to
stroke this spot. Although it may feel a bit uncomfortable at first, you’re in the right
place.

If you haven’t voided your bladder, take a moment to do this now and resume your
exploration. (The reason you feel this discomfort is because your G-Spot is in close
proximity to your urethra. As your G-Spot swells upon stimulation, it will press your
urethra, thus the urination sensation.)

Continue stroking this spot and the urination sensation will be replaced by a warm all
over body feeling that will pass in waves. Some women shake when they achieve their
G-Spot orgasm. Some women even cry. Some cannot get their leg to stop shaking.

You will feel excessive wetness as you ejaculate. It is a sensual and powerful release.

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When properly stimulated, the G-Spot swells and leads to orgasm. At the moment of
orgasm, some women ejaculate a liquid through the urethra. The amount of liquid varies
greatly from woman to woman. Unfortunately, because the woman feels she is urinating,
many women are embarrassed about ejaculating. Thinking the same thing, their
partners often belittle them, which is one reason many women have learned to suppress
orgasm. It is important to have patience with one’s body and not become frustrated if
the G-Spot is not found immediately.

For more information try reading The G-Spot (and Other Recent Discoveries About
Human Sexuality) by Alice Kahn Ladas, Beverly Whipple and John Perry

The Healing Power of Sex by Judith Sachs

The Complete Manual of Sexual Positions by Jessica Stewart

The following books are carried in our Product line:

Tickle Your Fancy by Sadie Allison

Tickle His Pickle by Sadie Allison

Ride Em Cowgirl by Sadie Allison

The Woman’s Anatomy of Arousal by Sheri Winston

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PC Muscle (pew-boh-cox-ee-Gee-us)
What is a PC Muscle?
Your PC Muscle is a muscle that you flex to stop the flow of urine or to squeeze the last
few drops out. The PC is also a muscle that contracts during orgasm for both sexes.
Once your PC is toned, most people notice more pleasurable orgasms and report
improved ejaculatory control. Woman’s orgasms are identical to men’s, usually not
resulting in ejaculation. Both sexes involve a series of rhythmic, wavelike muscle
contractions throughout the pelvic regions.

Where is the PC Muscle?


The PC muscle runs from your pubic bone to your tailbone and surrounds your genitals
in a figure eight.

How to Locate the PC Muscle


You can locate your PC muscle by starting and stopping your urine stream or tightening
your rectal muscles. Be sure that you are not tightening your thigh or stomach muscles.

Pelvic muscles are just like any other muscle, exercise can make them stronger!

Weak PC Muscles result from: Pregnancy, childbirth, weight, chronic bronchitis,


asthma and age.

Incontinence – the inability to control urination.

Stress Incontinence – An involuntary loss of urine that occurs at the same time internal
abdominal pressure is increased.

Urge Incontinence – Has a strong desire to urinate due to the bladder contracting
improperly.

Overflow Incontinence – Urine is leaked out on a continuous basis.

The strength of a woman’s pubococcygeus muscle (or PC muscle for short) is directly
related to her ability to reach orgasm through intercourse. After childbirth or after years
of intercourse, women lose elasticity in their vaginal walls and bladder. Women can
learn to re-strengthen their PC muscle using Ben-Wa Balls or Smart Balls.

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Kegel Exercises (KAY-gill)


In 1952 Dr. Arnold Kegel discovered an exercise to strengthen your PC Muscles.

Benefits of Kegels:

 Greater awareness of sensation in pelvic region


 Exercise increases blood flow into pelvic area
 Toned muscles are more flexible and better able to transmit sensation
 Ability to experience increased vaginal lubrication or easier to have
stronger orgasms
 Controls male ejaculation and helps with multiple orgasms
 Great sex enhancer
 Massages your partner, they will feel the rhythm of your muscle

What are Kegels?


Kegels are exercises designed to strengthen the pelvic floor, improving the urethra and
rectal functions. They were originally developed to help control incontinence in women
after childbirth. The success of Kegel exercises depends on proper technique and
consistency.

Products to show for Kegel exercises:

 K- Balls

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Frenulum
The Basics:

 Very much like the clitoris


 Located on the underside of the penis where the head meets the shaft
 The ‘V’ spot, in the shape of a V
 Concentrated amounts of nerve endings in that small spot

Products to show specifically for the Frenulum:

 Silver Bullet
 Pulsatron
 Waterdancer
 Rabbit dancer
 Mini Tongue

Lotions to show specifically for the Frenulum:

 Good Head
 Happy Penis
 Flavored Wet Lubricant
 Embrace Lubricant

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The Shaft of a Penis

The Basics:

 The length of the penis below the head and frenulum


 Not many nerve endings at all
 While being stimulated the blood engorges the veins with such force to
create the erection
 There are no bones in an erect penis

Products to show for the shaft of the penis:

 Magic rings – very basic, holds blood in the shaft to create a longer and
harder erection while blood feeds the nerve endings at the frenulum to
heighten sensitivity there
 Vibrating penis rings, with or without testicle stimulation – Couples
 Ruby Ring

Prostate (a.k.a. “The Male G-Spot”)


The Basics:

 It is the size of a walnut


 Located internally between the testicles and anal canal
 It is approximately 2 inches inside the anal canal on the front wall towards
the penis
 Can be stimulated either externally or internally although internal is the
most direct contact
 G-spot orgasms are much more intense and generally ejaculation is
released in a steady stream instead of rhythmic bursts

Products to show specifically for the prostate:

 Any type of anal toy


 Rapture

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Sex Snafus: Common Problems/Solutions


Lack of ability to have orgasms

Women and Men


 #1 Reason for why both sexes are unable to achieve fulfilling orgasms is
stress

Products to show to relieve stress:


 Happy Heart Massagers
 Massage mitts
 Any massaging products (oils or lotions)
 Soy candles
 Aromatherapy

Couples who have been together for a long time, routine, uninteresting sex

Products to spice it up:

 Games
 Dirty Dice
 52 Weeks of Naughty Nights

 Videos
 Fantasy
 Classic

 Positioning Tools (to end mattress monotony)


 Liberator
 Doggie Style Strap

 Books
 Aqua Erotica

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Erectile Dysfunction

We live in the era of Viagra. Every time you turn on the television, you see
ads for male enhancement products. Since many of these products have not
been around long enough for researchers to learn of their long-term effects,
many are apprehensive when it comes to seeking these products out. Some
are too embarrassed to ask their doctor about them. We have plenty of
products that will help a man keep/maintain a strong erection.
 Ruby Ring
 Forever Yours
 Magic Rings

*NOTE*- never wear a penis ring for more than 30 minutes at a time! Always have
scissors handy in case you have difficulty removing it from an engorged erection.

Hygiene Concerns/Sexual Health

Sexual insecurity can be the byproduct of concerns about odor. Many products
on the market that cater to vaginal odor are some of the worst things one can use
on their body. They tend to mask odor rather than wiping out the bad bacteria
that is the source of it. Athena’s offers wonderful products that will not affect the
pH of the vagina.

Another hygiene issue is “to shave or not to shave.” Male or female, the genital
region of a human being is the body’s “hot zone” and acts as the warmest part of
the body. Where there is heat, there is sweat and where there is sweat, there is
odor causing bacteria. Shaving your ‘bikini area’ is not only a way to keep the
area clean, it is courteous to any lover who will be performing oral sex and you
will also find that the area is more sensitive, (as the nerve endings aren’t
subdued by hairs).

PRODUCTS TO SHOW FOR HYGIENE

 Pleasure Wipes
 Splash Feminine Wash (men can use this also)
 Coochy Shave Cream

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Technique Issues/Clueless Lover

Not everyone is well versed in the ways of love. As an Athena’s distributor, we are there
to point people in the right direction. While we can only offer so many tips/tricks during
our demonstration, we offer many products to help give people a good foundation for
sexual knowledge.

PRODUCTS TO SHOW TO HELP WITH TECHNIQUE


 Adult DVDs
 Pocket Kama Sutra
 52 Positions Flash Cards
 Ride ‘Em Cowgirl/Tickle His Pickle/Tickle Your Fancy

Lack of Foreplay

The difference in response time between men and women couldn’t be further apart. The
average man takes around 4 minutes to be completely aroused and the average female
takes about 20 minutes. Female erectile tissues are in locations that take longer for the
heart to get blood to. A female not being properly aroused is the equivalent of asking a
man to perform intercourse with a half-limp penis. Foreplay can be more than just “XXX”
rated sex acts. Bathing, massage, foot rubs and scalp massages can be highly arousing.
Take the time to touch and explore each other.

An important factor of foreplay is indulging the senses:


 Taste, Touch, Smell, Sight and Sound
 Take one away and the others are enhanced

PRODUCTS TO SHOW FOR SENSE


 Blindfolds
 Furry Love Cuffs
 LOVE Paddle

The first thing we see and touch in any sexual encounter is skin. Skin is the largest sex
organ both men and women have. Take good care of your skin and not only will it be
more alluring to your partner, you will feel as beautiful on the outside as you do on the
inside.

Products to show specifically for Skin:

 Shea Butter
 Heavenly Goddess Lotions
 Treasure of the Sea Bath Salts

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Stagnant Libido/Arousal Issues

Crashed libidos are something you will be hearing A LOT about once you are out in the
field. Between the stress factor, and the fact that most households are dual income,
(which means two jobs and two very different schedules), it’s a miracle that anyone is
having any sex! Another complication that has crawled out of the woodwork in the last
few decades is the use of psychiatric drugs like Paxil and Prozac. These drugs, as well
as many others, have a detrimental effect on the libido. Diet and exercise can also play a
role in libido. Relaxation and foreplay can help with this and so can magical hormones
called Pheromones!

Pheromone Basics:

 “Pheromone” means “Carrier of Excitement” in Latin


 Hormones secreted by the body through sweat glands and vaginal area
 Pheromones excreted from the human body are unscented, but are
detected in the Jacobson’s Organ, which is the between the nose and
mouth and the first stage of the accessory olfactory system
 Stimulate sexual desire in others
 Create a sense of self confidence
 Because pheromones come from our sweat glands, we wash them away
and cover up our “natural” smell with all of the fragranced products we
use. Using a pheromone formulated Athena’s product replaces those
pheromones and essentially amps up the wearer’s sex appeal and
magnetism. Because of this fact, it will make the wearer confident and
CONFIDENCE is attractive!

Products to show specifically for Pheromones:

 Body Dew Bath Oil


 Pure Instinct
 Silky Sheets
 Wet with Pheromones

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Ok, now that we closer to learning about the toys, there are a few common myths about
those poor, defenseless vibrators that we must dispel before we go any further!

MYTH # 1 “Not every woman is capable of achieving an orgasm from


intercourse”
THIS IS ABSOLUTELY NOT TRUE! Every woman has a G-spot inside
their bodies, that when properly stimulated, will give her that all over
orgasmic experience that we all crave! The problem here is that we don’t
all know where/what that little spot is! It is located approximately 2 inches
down from the belly button, a little to the left or right, on the forward side
of the vagina. It is an actual gland, that when stimulated, tends to expand
a bit. Unfortunately, for most women, it is located right next to where the
urethra and the bladder connect (very sensitive!). When it is stimulated
and expands, it may put pressure on that area making them feel as if they
have to urinate and run to the bathroom during lovemaking! Once in the
bathroom, the feeling subsides, yet they haven’t urinated, so they go back
to their session, only to repeat the entire cycle again in five minutes or so!
The next time this happens, they should “ride” through the initial feeling (it
is most likely their G-spot waking up!) and it may turn into a beautiful
thing!

MYTH # 2 “Toys are just a replacement for men...”


Wrong again! Most women (and men) would rather use their toys with
their partners rather than without! It can be powerfully erotic for both
partners when vibrators are brought into the bedroom! Most men enjoy
watching their ladies enjoy themselves, that’s a fact, so now you can
show them exactly what you like! This may help take some of the
pressure off the men as well. They really aren’t born with the knowledge
of how to please a woman! We have to all work together here. Everyone
is different, so what pleases one, may very well not please the next! By
using different toys, you can have fun and communicate your needs at
the same time!

MYTH # 3 “The bigger, the better...”


Not necessarily so! It is a fact that most of the vaginas nerve endings are
in the lower 1/3 of the vagina. Again, everyone is different and has
different needs, and wants. If you are a first time user and need guidance
on what size to get, think of the penis size you can handle. Feel a few
different toys until you can “feel” the size similarity. Don’t just get the
biggest vibrator out there! Just because Sally can handle the 5” wide by
8” long toy, certainly doesn’t mean you can (or should be able to) as well.
It shouldn’t be a contest relating to size here, but relating to pleasure! Be
sure to always use a good water based lubricant when playing with toys.
Your body will react differently to the silicone/latex materials than with
actual skin.

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MYTH # 4 “Vibrators never last anyway...”
Well, a vibrator is kind of like a car, in the way that, the length of time it
lasts is directly related to how well you take care of it! First of all, always
take the batteries out when it is not in use. They tend to explode and
wear down quickly when left in for long periods of time. Second, toys
should be washed with antibacterial soap and hot water or use Mighty
Tidy Toy Cleaner before and after each use! The vaginal and anal areas
are very sensitive to infections! This will help prevent them! Next, do not
throw or swing the toys around! They have sensitive insides too that may
come loose with these types of actions! Last, but not least, do not expose
them to extreme heat and cold! Extreme temperatures (90+ or freezing)
damage the metallic insides.

MYTH # 5 “Once a woman is used to having orgasms from toys, she may
become addicted...”
Some find that after being able to have powerful orgasms with great ease
with the help of a vibrator, doing it ‘manually’ simply doesn’t seem as
appealing. Remember, the human brain is programmed to do what is
easiest. You may remember rotary phones. Decades ago, we could dial
them with great ease. Touch tone phones were invented and were MUCH
easier. Well, if you ever tried to dial a rotary phone after prolonged use of
a touchtone phone, by golly it was difficult! It could be done, but with
struggle. This has nothing to do with your lover’s ability; it is simply the
way our brains function. There are a million different ways to do a million
different things. Your brain accommodates what is simpler. If “vibrator
addiction” is perceived as a real threat by your customer, propose that
once a week/twice a month they make a point to put down the vibe and
“do it themselves.” This will keep their brain nimble and they won’t forget
how to do it the “old fashioned way.” In closing, a woman may very much
enjoy the pleasures that a vibrator can induce, but she will still be able to
have orgasms without them! This myth was probably begun by a
“person” that was not very experienced with “toys” and was likely
intimidated by them.

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Toxic Toys

In the last few years, the sex industry has been plagued by manufacturers and
other retailers taking issue with the materials sex toys are made of. Phthalates
are plasticizers that soften plastics/PVC allowing it to be made into a variety of
shapes. Phthalates can be identified by their “new plastic shower curtain” smell.
Phthalates are found in a variety of places such as nail polish, car interior, plastic
bowls and adhesives. None of these items have received the attention for their
phthalate content more than sex toys have...

Phthalates have been targeted as dangerous and life threatening by certain


groups all in the name of selling more expensive toys and giving themselves
footing in what is becoming a competitive market. This kind of “fear mongering” in
an industry already plagued by misinformation is unacceptable and be sure to tell
your customers that they do not need to run out and throw away all of their old
toys. Accusations of pre-cancerous cells, infection and other maladies has lead
many manufacturers to remove phthalates from their toys all together, in the spirit
of it being better safe than sorry.

It should be noted that there is no conclusive evidence that exposure to


phthalates is dangerous. Many of the studies the ‘fear mongers’ cite did not
replicate the same type of exposure one would get from sex toys and other
studies were flawed in the fact they did not use a “control” which flawed their
results.

Athena’s has toys with and without phthalates. Should your customers still be
alarmed about this hoax, we offer a wide variety of toys that are phthalate free.

PHTHALATE FREE TOYS

 Njoy Fun Wand/ Njoy Plug


 Butterfly Kiss
 MANY, MANY MORE!

TOYS WITH PHTHALATES

 Realistic Phallus

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Shea Butter 10oz.

Scents - Sugar Cookie, Pineapple Kiwi and Oatmeal Milk and Honey

Body lotion that moisturizes, protects, and rehydrates dry skin. Also evens out skin tone,
promotes new cell growth, gives skin back its natural luster, and combats wrinkles and
stretch marks.
Also improves skin elasticity, provides natural sun protection against UV rays,
moisturizes and protects the scalp and revitalizes damaged and processed hair.
Although it has been around for what seems like forever, shea butter is now a big buzz
word in the cosmetics industry!

Active Ingredient - Unsaponifiable fatty acids. These fatty acids treat and heal eczema,
psoriasis, chapped, chafed skin, razor burn, diaper rash, minor cuts and scars.

Demo/Use Ideas - Using a Popsicle stick to dispense put a little on the back of each
guest’s hand & have them rub it in. Tell them to imagine how wonderful it would be to
have that smooth feeling all over their body every day!

What is Shea Butter and Why Use It?

Shea Butter is a fatty extract from the seed of the Shea Tree. Shea Butter has shown to
be a superb moisturizer, with exceptional healing properties for the skin.

We now have a growing list of skin conditions where Shea Butter has been shown to be
effective.

Vitamin A in Shea Butter is important for improving a number of skins conditions,


including blemishes, wrinkles, eczema, and dermatitis. Additionally, Shea Butter cream
has properties that treat skin allergies, insect bites, sunburns, frostbites, and a number
of other conditions of the skin. Shea Butter’s unparalleled moisturizing property is due to
several natural moisturizers present in the cream. The moisturizers in Shea Butter are
the same moisturizers produced by the sebaceous glands in the skin.

Vitamin E found in Shea Butter has been described as effective in a number of


conditions or circumstances. These benefits include being anti-aging, an anti-free radical
agent, and exerting a positive effect on increasing the micro-circulation.

If the vitamin E in Shea Butter is helpful for the skin, such benefits could be
accomplished by at least two methods: (1) by increasing the micro-circulation to the skin,
which results in increased blood supply to and from the skin; (2) vitamin E may serve as
an anti-free radical agent, thereby aiding in preventing the deleterious effects of sun and
environmental exposure.

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21 REASONS TO USE SHEA BUTTER

Shea Butter will provide improvement in all the conditions listed below. As you use this
multi-purpose cream you are likely to discover additional uses. The amount of time
required for optimum results with various conditions may vary with each condition.
Wrinkles, for example, require 4 to 6 weeks of daily use. Itching is relieved immediately.

1. Dry skin 18. Skin allergies such as poison ivy or


poison oak
2. Skin rash
19. Eczema
3. Skin peeling, after tanning
20. Dermatitis
4. Blemishes and wrinkles
21. Skin damage from heat (hot grease
5. Itching skin while cooking, radiation treatment for
certain medical problems, etc.)
6. Sunburn

7. Shaving cream for a smooth silky


shave

8. Small skin wounds

9. Skin cracks

10. Tough or rough skin (on feet)

11. Cold weather

12. Frost bites

13. Stretch mark prevention during


pregnancy

14. Insect bites

15. Healthy skin

16. Muscle fatigue, aches and tension

17. Use before and after strenuous


exercise

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*** DISCLAIMER: The information provided here is not intended to


constitute professional medical advice for treatment. We encourage you to
consult your personal physician with any questions you may have
regarding a medical condition. *

Ayate Wash Cloth


A cactus fiber washcloth that is 100% natural, soft (facial quality) and mildew resistant.
The cloth softens when placed in warm water and is machine washable.
History- Each cloth is a unique hand woven product from villages in Mexico, made by semi-
desert Indians.
To Use – Place in warm water to soften. Use to exfoliate your skin, to remove unwanted and
unneeded dry skin cells. Also great for an invigorating massage with aromatherapy products.
Unlike puffs it will not harbor bacteria.
Demo Ideas – Add to your bathing segment. Point out the helpful qualities of exfoliating.
Ayate is a great addition to any bath or shower and can be used with bar soap or liquid soap.
Ask the hostess for a small bowl of warm water before the show. As you explain its uses
take the cloth out of the box and soak for about 30 seconds in the water. Ring it out and pass
it through the crowd allowing guests to feel the texture. Emphasize that the Ayate lasts
approximately 1 year! It is a fabulous gift! Give this Ayate to the hostess as a hostess gift.

Ayate Soap Pouch


What a great way to get clean each day! Slip your favorite bar soap into the sack and lather
up! It has a handy drawstring that allows you to hang your soap up to dry between uses.
How perfect for those who don't like the mess that some bar soaps create! Use with full-
sized bars or use up those soap scraps you have that are still too big to discard yet too small
to use. Made of all natural cactus fiber your skin will feel rejuvenated after each bathing
experience! Long lasting and machine washable!
To Use - Slip your favorite bar of soap into the sack, pull the drawstring to tightly secure the
soap within the pouch and begin to wash. The Ayate’s cactus fibers exfoliate the skin while
the suds from your bar soap keep you squeaky clean. Hang the soap sack in the shower to
dry with the bar soap still inside. It keeps the soap from making a mess in your shower.
Also, you will use every bit of the soap. There will be no waste. You can also use the soap
pouch without soap. Simply slip your fingers into the sack and use it to exfoliate wet skin.
Demo ideas - Show your customers how easy this item is to use by slipping a dry Heavenly
Goddess bar of soap into a dry soap pouch and passing it around. While the pouch makes
its way around the room, explain the benefits of washing with cactus fiber. Both mold and
mildew resistant, this item will be long lasting. Because your soap is held within the sack, it
too lasts longer with less mess.

Ayate Back Scrubber


It may not be front and center, but your back is just as important as the rest of you. Give it
the attention it deserves with the ingenious, all-natural Ayate Back Scrubber. The exfoliating
cactus fibers massage and invigorate the skin. The soft woven surface gently cleanses and

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refreshes. It's flexible enough to treat hard-to-reach areas. Your back will thank you for it.
Long lasting and can be machine washed.
To Use - While in the shower, wet the Back Scrubber. Apply your favorite liquid soap to the
Back Scrubber and slip around your body. Grab the handles and slide the Back Scrubber
back and forth on your body. Use to clean and exfoliate your back and legs. Leaves skin
feeling fresh and clean.
Demo ideas - Show your customers how easy this item is to use by slipping your hands into
the handles on either side and pulling it around your body. Let your customer know that they
no longer need to neglect their backs and back side any longer! Pass the Back Scrubber
around so that your customers can handle it. While the Back Scrubber makes its way
around the room, explain the benefits of washing with cactus fiber. Both mold and mildew
resistant, this item will be long lasting.

Body Dew Pheromone Spray 8oz Bottle \Sample\ Bulk Samples


Moisturizing oil in a spray form with Pheromones
Active ingredients - Natural carnation oil
Scents – Original, Vanilla, and Strawberries & Champagne
To Use - After bath or shower, before drying completely, apply liberally all over your body
and gently blot dry. It’s great for after a day at the beach, out in the sun, in the pool or
whenever your skin is dry! The oil is fine enough to come through the spray pump and it
doesn’t leave you feeling greasy. Recommended for the treatment of sunburns-helps to
curb, or eliminate, the peeling and sting. Try a hot oil bath by adding a liberal amount of oil
to the hot bath already drawn. You will emerge from this lovely bath with a healthy glow,
satiny smooth skin and with seductive fragrance! Be sure to keep your hair out of the water.
Another appealing use for this product is to spray it on your legs in the summer before you
go out at night. It will give your legs a natural glow without the tight, binding feeling of nylons
(and it smells good too!!)
Demo Ideas - Spray the oil on your exposed arms and/or legs as you demo. This way you
can have the ladies see how it looks on your skin after it has been rubbed in, and smell it
after it has been on for a period of time as well. Then, after you talk about it, pass it around
and encourage the guests to spray it on their own hands, arms or legs to try it on
themselves. If they spray it on their hands, have them snap their fingers right away so they
can see how light the oil is. Keep the rest of your demo in mind! If this is shown before the
“edible” products, you may want to have them spray it only on their hands or legs.

Athena’s Bathing Kit 4-1 oz bottles


Just take what you need and avoid carrying bulky bottles! Whether on a business trip,
vacation, or just visiting friends, our travel kit will allow you to reduce the time spent packing
full size containers. Kit contains 1 oz. bottles of our best selling Coochy Rash Free Shave
Crème scents: Original, Green Tea and Pear Berry. We’ve also included 1 oz. of Body Dew
After Bath Oil to keep skin smooth and silky!
Use/Demo Idea: After demoing your bathing section of products, you can present this item
for those women not sure which scent to try! Because this kit has all the available scents,
your customers will get to try them all and figure out which one they like the best. “Not sure
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never tried Coochy Crème? Give the gift of smooth skin to yourself or others (they will be so
glad that you did). Offer customers who purchase this sampler a 10% off coupon when they
call to purchase the largest size!

Coochy Shave Cream Pump (16oz) Large Pump (8oz) Regular (4oz) & Sample (1oz) & Bulk
Rash free shaving lotion for women with sensitive skin in the bikini area or upper thighs or
anywhere they shave.
Active ingredients - Skin softeners, Keratin protein, Jojoba, Lanolin (these ingredients leave
the skin ultra soft!
Scents – unscented, green tea*, pear berry* and lavender* (*large pump only)
To Use - Put a small amount in the palm of your hand, wet area to be shaved, and rub into
areas that will be shaved. Leave on for a minute or so and then shave with a new razor and
“viola”, no more bumps! The rash, if pre-existing, will not magically go away after the first
use, but you will see a dramatic difference after a couple of uses.
This great product may be used as a hair conditioner. Awesome for natural curls! Great for
traveling as it can be used as a shaving cream and hair conditioner!
Demo Ideas - Have a whole bath segment at the beginning of the party and tell them about
the Coochy Cream (usually someone has tried it and loves it!), then pass around a bottle so
they can smell it.

Athena’s Crystal Deodorant Stick 3.5oz


An all-natural deodorant stick made from minerals designed to inhibit the growth of bacteria
on the skin’s surface.
To Use - Begin with clean skin to achieve desired result! Dampen the surface of the crystal
and apply to any area where odor protection is desired. The minerals in this crystal stick will
work to prevent odor for 6-12 hours.
Demo Ideas- This unique product is a wonderful gift to any woman (or man!) that would like
to reduce/eliminate body odors without the use of chemicals or strongly scented deodorants.
The crystal is reusable for up to one year, making it extremely economical. Combine this
product with a basket of bathing goodies—its lack of scent allows our other scented products
to take center stage! Also makes a wonderful, unisex gift for the guy or girl who has
everything!

Exfoliating Gloves
Colors may vary. Clean and exfoliate your body with these spa essential gloves! Rid the
body of harmful pollutants and dead skin cells. Use regularly for polished radiant skin!

Gel’n Bath 3.5oz


Create your own intimate spa experience at home! This therapeutic gel bath is a simple
two stage process which uses a unique formula to unlock the full potential of water!
Sprinkle and mix the powder with your bath water. Within minutes your bath water
transforms into thousands of gel beads. Slip into the tub and enjoy the most unique bath
you’ve ever had. With the use of a dissolver, the gel is dissolved back to its original
source... water; where you can continue to enjoy the benefits of a salt infused,
detoxifying spa bath.

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Scents – Strawberry Champagne and Jasmine Green Tea


Demo Ideas- Bring along a Clear plastic bowl ~ add warm water and mix in a little Gel’n
Bath and let the customers feel the luxurious feel of this unique product.

Pulsabath 2-AA
Waterproof, vibrating, bath sponge!
Use Ideas - A perfect addition to any bath or shower! You can use any liquid soap
(Heavenly Goddess Bath Gel for example!) with this lovable sponge and you’ll be good to go!
This is also great for “cramp relief” when rolled slowly along the belly. Kids have great fun in
the tub with this one! You may want to have one for them and one for you because you
never know where yours may end up!
Demo Ideas - If starting your demo with a bath segment, this is a great way to begin it! Take
out the sponge, turn it on and hold it by the tassel for a moment or 2. This will usually get
everyone’s attention. Then say something like “O.K. let’s start in the shower...” Take the
sponge, hold it by your neck and “hug” it like you love it and then pass it around so they too
can feel! Have the guests hold it against their breastbone in the middle of their chest so they
can feel how strong it is. Or have them hold it against their lower backs to get a feel for that
too! Be sure to let them know that when the sponge is wet it will not be as loud. A fun way
to show this is to play “pass the orange” with the pulsabath. Have everyone stand and pass
the vibrating pulsabath neck to neck without using hands or arms. This not only loosens
everyone up, they actually can feel how powerful this product really is. To get everyone to
play, offer a challenge to help the hostess earn more credits later in the evening. This has
been very successful for many Goddesses.

Skinny Dip Swirl Glycerin Beauty Bar


Scent: Skinny Dip
Daily washing with this pretty artesian soap may evoke your whimsical side. An extremely
gentle soap made with a silky shea butter base for smooth cleansing. Raises moisture to the
top layers of your skin to provide proper hydration, leaving your skin perfectly ph balanced.
Scented with our signature scent ‘Skinny Dip’, this soap is made for all skin types all, yet it is
especially good for dry to sensitive skin.

Demo idea:. This is great for the bath segment of your demo. Explain the benefits of Shea
butter.

Splash Feminine Wash 4oz


Scent: Honeydew Cucumber
This gentle feminine wash is formulated and perfectly balanced to compliment a woman’s
PH. This 100% Vegan friendly alternative to traditional soap and water and other harsh
detergents is completely glycerin and paraben free. This intimate cleanser will remove odor
causing bacteria. Fragrance formula is blended with essential oils, coconut derivatives, and
sea salt.
Demo idea: Finally, a feminine wash that women of all ages will love using. Many women
shy away from feminine wash products because they fear they will cause irritation to their
already sensitive vaginal area. Body washes and soaps are not created equal when it

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comes to intimate cleansing. Heavy fragrances and additives just mask the odor causing
bacteria, many times leaving a stinging or burning sensation behind. The only thing Splash
leaves behind is the feeling of confidence and freshness.

Treasure of the Sea Bathing Kit 24.6oz.


In this container are some of Nature’s most precious gifts...minerals and plants life from the
sea fortified with pure natural oils. When added to the bath, they create a velvety solution to
lull your body into the eternal rhythm of the sea.
Use/Demo Ideas – This is great for the bath segment of your demo. Show the beautiful
shell that is from a faraway shore. Explain to your customers that the crystals are made from
plant life and minerals from the ocean. It turns the water in your bathtub an absolutely
beautiful shade of blue. The scent that rises from the water is that of a fresh tropical sea.
While sitting in the tub the aromatherapy properties of the ocean will relax the bather. When
the bather emerges from the tub the skin is left feeling soft and smooth. Treasure of the Sea
is great for anyone who suffers from eczema, psoriasis, and dry skin. It’s also gentle enough
for children to use. Because of the relaxation linked to the aroma, children will be more
relaxed. Suggest to customers that they stop at a travel agent and pick up a flyer for the
Bahamas and tape it to the bathroom mirror for their lover to find. Then set the stage for a
mini tropical vacation in their own home by pouring some tropical drinks, playing calypso
music and drawing a bath using Treasure of the Sea, creating a tropical oasis in their own
home. This is a great gift for mother in laws, co-workers, Mother’s Day or any Holiday. All
women will appreciate Treasure of the Sea. Pass it around for guests to smell.

Unity Soap
Our Unity Soap is designed specifically for couples who enjoy spending quality time
together in the shower! The soap’s design is symbolic of the Chinese philosophy that
opposing forces are interconnected and interdependent in the natural world, giving rise
to each other in turn. Each half is made with Shea Butter for ultra moisture that leaves
skin feeling creamy to the touch. Both are naturally ph balanced and are especially good
for normal to dry skin types.

The blue half is scented with a distinctive aroma representing the yang element of being
clear and obvious.
The pink half has a light curious scent supporting the yin element of being hidden and
subtle.
Use/Demo Ideas – This is great for the bath segment of your demo. Explain the benefits of
Shea butter

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Empower your responsiveness to intimate pleasures with these discreet and feminine
spheres. The undulating two-part body coupled with the fully enclosed weighted balls makes
this design ideal for women who wish to strengthen pelvic floor muscles and create gentle
vaginal stimulations. Whether you are a new or experienced user, these phthalate-free kegel
balls are a subtle but extremely pleasurable addition to the bedroom. Silicone string makes
for removal easy.
Length 4"
Width 1.5" at thickest point
Handle 3.5" Silicone String
Demo Ideas— Tell your party guests that this is a vibrator without batteries. Pass around so
woman can feel the softness as well as the vibrations as they shake them around in the
palms of their hands. The world’s quietist vaginal exercise balls! Using these K-Balls will
tone and tighten the vaginal walls lending to stronger orgasms as well as helping to prevent
incontinence problems associated with childbirth and age.
“It’s what's on the inside that counts!”

Pleasure Wipes Tub (25 wipes)


For Whom - Men and women alike will find that Pleasure Wipes are the ideal way to clean
up after “love’s messy moments”!
Scents - Vanilla, Mango
Use Ideas - After masturbation, men can clean up ejaculate. After vaginal intercourse, both
men and women can clean bodily fluids off of their bodies. Even just to “freshen up” a
woman can wipe her vagina with a Pleasure Wipe. Pleasure wipes are super absorbent, and
have a pleasant scent. The Pleasure Wipe tub can be left on the night stand for easy
access! As a Goddess, you can also immediately wipe your demo toys down after they’ve
encircled the room! They will smell so pretty and be free from grit!
Demo Ideas - Try grouping the Pleasure Wipes with the After Sex towels to show different
options for a “clean up” portion of your demonstration. Hold up the tub and explain the uses
listed above and take one out and stretch it to show how durable it is. Tuck it back it the tub
and pass the tub around so guests can smell and feel the wipes if they choose.

Tighten Up
A clear unscented crème that gives a tightening sensation while heightening sensitivity for
him and her!
Active Ingredient - Benzocaine
To Use - Apply a small amount inside the vagina 10 to 15 minutes before intercourse.
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Demo Ideas - If someone is looking for something that makes them “tighter” than this is the
product for them. The package boasts that it will make it feel like the “first time”!

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Aromatherapy

Our wildly popular Pheromone Cologne is called Pure Instinct and is among the top
selling products the company offers! It is the first gender friendly Pheromone fragrance
specifically formulated for romance! Scented with fragrant oils for their seductively
stimulating qualities, it is heavily laced with a strong concentration of high quality
Pheromones.

Customers never hesitate to share their Pure Instinct stories with us. Stories include:

 They’ve been able to attract the man/woman of their dreams


 Their appeal has dramatically improved
 They’ve been able to arouse romantic feelings in the opposite sex
 They’ve been able to get more dates
 They’ve felt an increase in self confidence
 They’ve gained a competitive edge in business affairs
 People just seem more engaged by them when they wear it!

Pure Instinct Pheromone Cologne 15ml

Perfume that contains pheromones and natural oils to help induce romance between
couples.

Active Ingredients - Pheromones and a seductive mixture of fragrant oils that encourages
romance.

Scent - Very light and sweet fragrance (similar to honey dew melon)

Can be combined with other perfumes and will still be effective. Be cautious when mixing
different scents together. Smells different on every person.
Sold under the names of Score and Realm for $80-$100 for the same size bottle!
Women tend to hide or cover their natural scent with perfumes, shampoos, skin conditioners,
soaps, etc.
Was tested by 25 women at a local radio station and 24 came back with positive results!
This is a very popular item with waitresses, casino workers, dancers or any female who
works with the general public!

Demo Ideas – Let each woman at the party sample it for herself! Give everyone a dab or
two behind the ears and tell them to “test” it after the party. If they like the results, they can
then call and order it. Or, if they fall in love with the scent, they can order it that night.
Remind them that they can mix it with other perfumes to create an even more totally unique
and personal scent of their own! This is a great way to begin your presentation. It is a non-
threatening item that will put everyone at ease and get them all in a great mood!

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Passion Pillows 4oz


Scents: Lavender and Plumeria
If you need sensual inspiration, try this pheromone infused linen spray! Before your next
intimate encounter mist your pillows and bed sheets with your “secret weapon”! Lie back
and let the heavenly aroma surround you and your lover and let the loving begin.

Demo/Use Idea: Spray a few bursts of Passion Pillows in the center of the room and
invite everyone to breathe in deeply—ahhhhhh. Encourage everyone to mist their
pillows and bed sheets before their next intimate encounter with this “secret weapon”!
Lie back and let the heavenly aroma surround you and your lover and let the loving

Perky Panties 10oz


Add the ultimate sexual temptation to all your intimate apparel with this pheromone
lingerie wash! Perky Panties, so much sexier and more fun than Woolite.

Demo/Use Idea: Perky Panties is specially formulated to gently clean and freshen
delicates without harsh detergents which can break down fabrics, colors, lace trim and
elastic! Your lingerie is an investment – Perky Panties will protect and preserve the life of
your sexiest under-garments while arousing the senses of the opposite sex! No one will
be able to keep their hands off your panties!

Silky Sheets with Pheromones 4oz


With talc as its active ingredient this spray will make regular sheets feel like silk. It also helps
keep cotton sheets from sticking to you!

Scents - Botanical Breeze, Mystical Musk, Pear Blossom, Spring Rain & Vanilla Fields

Demo/Use Ideas - Spray on cotton sheets to give a silky feel. You won’t slide off the bed
(like with real silk sheets). The sheets won’t stick to you so you don’t end up in a virtual
cocoon! The scents are nice in the air or when sprayed lightly to each other’s bodies. It
helps keep you cool when the nights really heat up! Spray a little up under a long skirt for
extra coolness as well! It is also beneficial to spray into leather shoes or sneakers on those
ultra hot days (helps keep odor to a minimum). Spray directly onto feet for a cooling
sensation on hot days too. Spray up into the room, with the hostess’s permission of course,
before you talk about the product. When you get half way through the party, the scent will
have filled the room and they will surely love it.

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Lavender Bliss

Athena’s Lavender Twist


~ Allergy Alert! – Contains beeswax & nut oil ~

Unique massage lotion hand poured into a twist bottom dispenser for easy application.
Not Edible—Not vagina safe (oils)
Active Ingredients - Jojoba, Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, Lavender Oil
Demo/Use Ideas – The ultimate skin softener for rough elbows, knees, and heels. By
applying this lotion using the no-mess dispenser the user does not have to remove her rings
to apply, nor does she slip and slide across the floor with excess lotion dripping off her skin!
Place in the freezer and apply to sunburned skin! Great on dry scaly legs during the cold
winter months! Allow guest to smell the Lavender Twist. Its scent is completely soothing
during stressful moments!

Silk Eye Pillow


Stress relieving, silk covered, eye pillow filled with organically grown flax seed and lavender
buds
Active Ingredient - Flaxseeds and the relaxation properties of the aroma. The silk cover
keeps the pillow cool even on hot days.
Demo/Use Ideas - Most people carry a large amount of stress in their face. So the facial
muscles, especially around the eyes, get tired and achy during stressful times. Take the
pillow and place it over the eyes for 5-10 minutes. First you’ll notice the gentle aroma is
pleasing to inhale and relaxing at the same time. The flaxseed filled pillow will completely fall
into the eye spaces leaving no room for stress inducing light to enter. The natural movement
of the skin just around the eyes from your pulse is enough to move the flaxseeds to gently
and yet effectively massage the pressure points that lie within those areas. A 5-10 minute
session with one of these eye pillows can rejuvenate you to handle whatever the rest of the
day brings! This pillow is a great segue into either the massage mitts or other relaxing bath
ideas!

FYI * The following lavender product is still available through Heavenly Goddess *
Monster Be Gone SKU 334 4 oz
While the mist scares away the monsters, the lavender relaxes the child so they will fall asleep
quickly!
Contents - Water, Lavender, Jojoba, Vitamin E
Use/Demo Ideas - This lavender mist can be used to keep away monsters, goblins, ghosts,
dragons, boogiemen, and any other fiend lurking under beds and in closets. This spray is
formulated to help scare away all types of monsters while promoting a soothing feeling for
children (or the child in all of us).

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The Amazing Hot Heart Massager


Heart shaped massage pad that heats up within seconds
Sensual and therapeutic - perfect cold weather massage accessory!
Keeps its heat for 30 minutes – re-use by placing it into boiling water for 7 minutes
Use/Demo Ideas - Have one heated up and ready to go in your demo case and pass it
around to the guests so they can see how nice and warm it gets. To re-use simply boil it at
home.

Athena’s Massage Mitt One Mitt, Mitt Set, and Deluxe Mitt Set
Double sided massage mitt that gives the wearer the flexibility to give an invigorating or
relaxing massage-or both at once! One size fits all!
Use Ideas - This mitt is great everywhere from the shower to the bedroom. Take a bar of
soap or your favorite liquid soap and give each other a nice rub down in the shower! Clean
the nooks and crannies that sometimes get missed! You can also use any massage lotion,
oil, or cream that you currently have for a wonderful massage anytime, anywhere!
Demo Ideas - Always use 2! One for each hand. First talk about all the wonderful things that
can be done with these mitts, either alone or together! When discussing the shower fun,
don’t forget to mention that Heavenly Goddess bath and shower gel would be perfect with
these mitts. Then, choose an oil or lotion, talk about all of the wonderful effects that go along
with it. You might want to use the edible vanilla Heavenly Goddess Massage Oil so the
guests can see how smooth it leaves the skin, how light it feels, and how yummy it tastes
afterwards! Much better than traditional oils, crèmes or lotions! This is also a good time in
the party for everyone to freshen up their drinks or go to the restroom because it takes a few
minutes to go around the room.

Happy Heart Massager


Unique heart shaped massager with 3 strong nubs to rub away tension and stress.
Can be used with or without massage oils or lotions
Heats up when placed in warm water, or set in a sunny window.
Best when used in a pair!
Colors - Assorted
Demo Ideas - Give everyone a minute shoulder massage using two of these. Once they see
how good these feel, you’ll need to say no more! Let them know that they can be warmed up
and used with or without lotion or oil.

Hitachi Magic Wand


Two speed, electric powered massager with a soft flexible head.
Demo/Use Ideas – Deep soothing vibrations relax sore muscles and help relieve tension. A
perfect addition to any massage. The best way to show this product is to have the customer
feel the power of the Hitachi. Bring an extension cord so you can plug it in. Massage their
back, neck and shoulders briefly on both speeds so they can feel just how great this is. It’s
perfect for people who are active and may pull or over use a muscle. The deep penetrating
vibrations help soothe muscle spasm and relax the muscle.

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Love Glove 3 – AAA (included) Left, Right, or Both


This revolutionary vibrating glove houses five powerful mini-massagers, one in each
fingertip! Slip it on and rev it up! It will make your fingers buzz like a swarm of friendly bees
— even under water! Two-speed battery pack is secured in a built-in wrist pouch. The
stretchy nylon/lycra material accommodates most hand sizes. It feels heavenly on period
cramps and general aches and pains. Sexually you can stroke the clitoris with the glove as
well as give your partner an intense penis or scrotum massage.
Use/Demo Ideas - To demo this item slip your hands into a pair and position yourself behind
your guest. Place your hands on their shoulders for a moment. Next trace both sides of
their spine with your fingers spread wide! Go back to the top of their spine and trace just one
finger down their spine. You’ll send tingles throughout their body!

Mini Miracle Massager


New Generation Massager with a sleek design and 2 speeds. This new design offers a
spring mounted, flexible PVC and phthalate-free head. This will become the vibe that
you leave plugged in by your headboard for instant gratification! 120V plug included.

Demo/Use Ideas – Deep soothing vibrations relax sore muscles and help relieve
tension. A perfect addition to any massage. The best way to show this product is to
have the customer feel the power. Bring an extension cord so you can plug it in.
Massage their back, neck and shoulders briefly on both speeds so they can feel just how
great this is. It’s perfect for people who are active and may pull or over use a muscle.
The deep penetrating vibrations help soothe muscle spasm and relax the muscle. You’ll
find this vibrator lightweight and portable as well as being perfectly angled for direct
contact with both your aching muscles and sensitive clitoris.

Scoop attachment for the Mini Miracle Massager

This pliable and contoured tickler will make your clitoris sing when you attach it to the
Mini Miracle Massager!

Temple Balm 0.5 fl. oz


If you have ever wished that you could wipe out migraines, stress, and fatigue at a moments
notice then Temple Balm is your answer!
Use/Demo Idea Within moments of applying this balm, you will start to feel a cool tingly
sensation brought on by the essential oils of peppermint, lavender, and chamomile easing
your troubles away. Pass the bottle around the room to have your guests sample it and have
them sweep it across their forehead, sinus passages, and behind their necks. Now have
them count to three and take a deep cleansing breath……aahhh. Quick and natural relief.
Perfect to keep in their pocketbooks or at their desks.

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Athena’s Lip Balm .25 oz


~ Allergy Alert! Contains Beeswax ~
Moisturizing non-flavored lip balm to keep your lips silky smooth for unexpected smooches!
Active ingredients - Beeswax
Use Ideas - Great for the summer and winter! In the summer, it will help keep the sun’s
harmful rays from damaging your sensitive lips because it contains sunscreen! In the winter
it will help not only protect your lips from the sun, it prevents chapping and wind burn!
Demo Ideas - This is a great product for party giveaways as most people will be able to use
it. Every time they pull it out from their pockets or purses, our name will be there with them!
They are also nice to send to a hostess after the party as a final “thank you”.

Ayate Wash Cloth


A cactus fiber washcloth that is 100% natural, soft (facial quality) and mildew resistant.
The cloth softens when placed in warm water and is machine washable.
History- Each cloth is a unique hand woven product from villages in Mexico, made by semi-
desert Indians.
To Use – Place in warm water to soften. Use to exfoliate your skin, to remove unwanted and
unneeded dry skin cells. Also great for an invigorating massage with aromatherapy products.
Unlike puffs it will not harbor bacteria.
Demo Ideas – Add to your bathing segment. Point out the helpful qualities of exfoliating.
Ayate is a great addition to any bath or shower. Bar soap or liquid soap may be used with
this. Ask the hostess for a small bowl of warm water before the show. As you explain its
uses take the cloth out of the box and soak for about 30 seconds in the water. Ring it out and
pass it through the crowd allowing guests to feel the texture. Emphasize that the Ayate lasts
approximately 1 year! It is a fabulous gift! Give this Ayate to the hostess as a hostess gift.

Ayate Soap Pouch


What a great way to get clean each day! Slip your favorite bar soap into the sack and lather
up! It has a handy drawstring that allows you to hang your soap up to dry between uses.
How perfect for those who don't like the mess that some bar soaps create! Use with full-
sized bars or use up those soap scraps you have that are still too big to discard yet too small
to use. Made of all natural cactus fiber your skin will feel rejuvenated after each bathing
experience! Long lasting and machine washable!
To Use - Slip your favorite bar of soap into the sack, pull the drawstring to tightly secure the
soap within the pouch and begin to wash. The Ayate’s cactus fibers exfoliate the skin while
the suds from your bar soap keep you squeaky clean. Hang the soap sack in the shower to
dry with the bar soap still inside. It keeps the soap from making a mess in your shower.
Also, you will use every bit of the soap. There will be no waste. You can also use the soap
pouch without soap. Simply slip your fingers into the sack and use it to exfoliate wet skin.
Demo ideas - Show your customers how easy this item is to use by slipping a dry Heavenly
Goddess bar of soap into a dry soap pouch and passing it around. While the pouch makes
its way around the room, explain the benefits of washing with cactus fiber. Both mold and
mildew resistant, this item will be long lasting. Because your soap is held within the sack, it
too lasts longer with less mess.

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Ayate Back Scrubber


It may not be front and center, but your back is just as important as the rest of you. Give it
the attention it deserves with the ingenious, all-natural Ayate Back Scrubber. The exfoliating
cactus fibers massage and invigorate the skin. The soft woven surface gently cleanses and
refreshes. It's flexible enough to treat hard-to-reach areas. Your back will thank you for it.
Long lasting and can be machine washed.
To Use - While in the shower, wet the Back Scrubber. Apply your favorite liquid soap to the
Back Scrubber and slip around your body. Grab the handles and slide the Back Scrubber
back and forth on your body. Use to clean and exfoliate your back and legs. Leaves skin
feeling fresh and clean.
Demo ideas - Show your customers how easy this item is to use by slipping your hands into
the handles on either side and pulling it around your body. Let your customer know that they
no longer need to neglect their backs and back side any longer! Pass the Back Scrubber
around so that your customers can handle it. While the Back Scrubber makes its way
around the room, explain the benefits of washing with cactus fiber. Both mold and mildew
resistant, this item will be long lasting.

Athena’s Shea Butter 10oz.


Scents - Sugar Cookie, Pineapple Kiwi and Oatmeal Milk and Honey

Body lotion that moisturizes, protects, and rehydrates dry skin. Also evens out skin tone,
promotes new cell growth, gives skin back its natural luster, and combats wrinkles and
stretch marks.
Also improves skin elasticity, provides natural sun protection against UV rays, moisturizes
and protects the scalp and revitalizes damaged and processed hair. Although it has been
around for what seems like forever, shea butter is now a big buzz word in the cosmetics
industry!
Active Ingredient - Unsaponifiable fatty acids. These fatty acids treat and heal eczema,
psoriasis, chapped, chafed skin, razor burn, diaper rash, minor cuts and scars.
Demo/Use Ideas - Using a Popsicle stick to dispense put a little on the back of each guest’s
hand & have them rub it in. Tell them to imagine how wonderful it would be to have that
smooth feeling all over their body every day!

Athena’s Crystal Deodorant Stick 3.5oz


An all-natural deodorant stick made from minerals designed to inhibit the growth of bacteria
on the skin’s surface.
To Use - Begin with clean skin to achieve desired result! Dampen the surface of the crystal
and apply to any area where odor protection is desired. The minerals in this crystal stick will
work to prevent odor for 6-12 hours.
Demo Ideas- This unique product is a wonderful gift to any woman (or man!) that would like
to reduce/eliminate body odors without the use of chemicals or strongly scented deodorants.
The crystal is reusable for up to one year, making it extremely economical. Combine this
product with a basket of bathing goodies—its lack of scent allows our other scented products
to take center stage! Also makes a wonderful, unisex gift for the guy or girl who has
everything!

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Athena’s Lavender Twist


~ Allergy Alert! – Contains beeswax & nut oil ~
Unique massage lotion hand poured into a twist bottom dispenser for easy application.
Not Edible—Not vagina safe (oils)
Active Ingredients - Jojoba, Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, Lavender Oil
Demo/Use Ideas – The ultimate skin softener for rough elbows, knees, and heels. By
applying this lotion using the no-mess dispenser the user does not have to remove her rings
to apply, nor does she slip and slide across the floor with excess lotion dripping off her skin!
Place in the freezer and apply to sunburned skin! Great on dry scaly legs during the cold
winter months! Allow guest to smell the Lavender Twist. Its scent is completely soothing
during stressful moments!

Athena’s Massage Mitt One Mitt, Mitt Set, and Deluxe Mitt Set
Double sided massage mitt that gives the wearer the flexibility to give an invigorating or
relaxing massage-or both at once! One size fits all!
Use Ideas - This mitt is great everywhere from the shower to the bedroom. Take a bar of
soap or your favorite liquid soap (the Kama Sutra gels are great for this) and give each other
a nice rub down in the shower! Clean the nooks and crannies that sometimes get missed!
You can also use any massage lotion, oil, or cream that you currently have for a wonderful
massage anytime, anywhere!
Demo Ideas - Always use 2! One for each hand. First talk about all the wonderful things that
can be done with these mitts, either alone or together! When discussing the shower fun,
don’t forget to mention that Heavenly Goddess bath and shower gel would be perfect with
these mitts. Then, choose an oil or lotion, talk about all of the wonderful effects that go along
with it. You might want to use the edible vanilla Heavenly Goddess Massage Oil so the
guests can see how smooth it leaves the skin, how light it feels, and how yummy it tastes
afterwards! Much better than traditional oils, crèmes or lotions! This is also a good time in
the party for everyone to freshen up their drinks or go to the restroom because it takes a few
minutes to go around the room.

Bamboo Booties and Gloves


Wake up to beautiful feet and the softest hands when you spend the night in our dreamy
Bamboo Booties and /or gloves. Massage Foot Repair Crème into your tired feet, slip them
into these comfortable booties and let your foot treatment work its magic while you sleep.
Your feet will feel beautifully soft and smooth in the morning. They seal in moisture over
night to relieve dry, rough, and callused feet! Slather shea butter all over your hands and
wear the gloves to bed. They are made from 95% bamboo and 5% Lycra. Bamboo has a
soft and comfortable feel! They are naturally hypoallergenic, naturally antibacterial, won't
hold odor!
A Bed of Roses Special Edition
Sometimes one small gesture is all it takes….
Set the atmosphere by leaving a trail of red silk rose petals leading to the bedroom where the
bed is covered in rose petals and warm tea light candles are lit all around. Or leave a trail to
the bathroom, where a warm bath is topped by the soft petals, lit only by candlelight.
Includes a shower of over 100 scented red silk rose petals, 4 tea light candles, and a special
invitation for your lover and keepsake champagne bucket!
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Use/Demo Ideas - Mail a few rose petals to your lover at work, and tell them that the rest will
be at home. Then leave a trail of rose petals leading to their bedroom or bath. Also, you can
play poker for petals. Use the petals as poker chips. The winner (who has the most petals)
gets to choose where and how they are used!

Body Dew Pheromone Spray 8oz Bottle \Sample\ Bulk Samples


Moisturizing oil in a spray form with Pheromones
Active ingredients - Natural carnation oil
Scents – Original, Vanilla, and Strawberries and Champagne
To Use - After bath or shower, before drying completely, apply liberally all over your body
and gently blot dry. It’s great for after a day at the beach, out in the sun, in the pool or
whenever your skin is dry! The oil is fine enough to come through the spray pump and it
doesn’t leave you feeling greasy. Recommended for the treatment of sunburns-helps to
curb, or eliminate, the peeling and sting. Try a hot oil bath by adding a liberal amount of oil
to the hot bath already drawn. You will emerge from this lovely bath with a healthy glow,
satiny smooth skin and with seductive fragrance! Be sure to keep your hair out of the water.
Another appealing use for this product is to spray it on your legs in the summer before you
go out at night. It will give your legs a natural glow without the tight, binding feeling of nylons
(and it smells good too!!)
Demo Ideas - Spray the oil on your exposed arms & or legs as you demo. This way you can
have the ladies see how it looks on your skin after it has been rubbed in, and smell it after it
has been on for a period of time as well. Then, after you talk about it, pass it around and
encourage the guests to spray it on their own hands, arms or legs to try it on themselves. If
they spray it on their hands, have them snap their fingers right away so they can see how
light the oil is. Keep the rest of your demo in mind! If this is shown before the “edible”
products, you may want to have them spray it only on their hands or legs.

Cherry Stone Therapy Neck wrap or thermal pillow


Description: These completely washable cotton pouches are filled with heat-retaining
Cherry Stones that can be heated and chilled over and over again. What a simple, natural,
and soothing treatment for the aches of every day life!
Use/Demo Idea: Seeing is believing with this particular product. Take a quick survey around
the room to see who is in need of some extra pampering. Give one person a warmed cherry
stone neck wrap or pillow and the other person a cool pillow. Let their ‘oohs and ahs’
convince the rest of the group! Filled with about 2 lbs of cherry stones that adapt to the
shape of an individuals body, you will find many benefits from the long lasting, penetrating
heat. Neck tension, stomach cramps, backaches, headaches and cold feet melt away. Or
chill in the freezer and use as a cold compress for bumps, sprains, or puffy eyes

Coochy Shave Cream Pump (16oz) Large Pump (8oz) Regular (4oz) & Sample (1oz) & Bulk
Rash free shaving lotion for women with sensitive skin in the bikini area or upper thighs or
anywhere they shave.
Active ingredients - Skin softeners, Keratin protein, Jojoba, Lanolin (these ingredients leave
the skin ultra soft!
Scents - light floral scent, green tea, pear berry and * lavender (*large pump only)
To Use - Put a small amount in the palm of your hand, wet area to be shaved, and rub into
areas that will be shaved. Leave on for a minute or so and then shave with a new razor and
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“viola”, no more bumps! The rash, if pre-existing, will not magically go away after the first
use, but you will see a dramatic difference after a couple of uses.
This great product may be used as a hair conditioner. Awesome for natural curls! Great for
traveling as it can be used as a shaving cream and hair conditioner!
Demo Ideas - Have a whole bath segment at the beginning of the party and tell them about
the Coochy Cream (usually someone has tried it and loves it!), then pass around a bottle so
they can smell it.

Deep Sleep Mask


Description: A lightweight mask with an elasticized strap that is luxuriously cushioned and
blocks out light completely.
Use/Demo Idea: Many times what wakes us up isn’t an alarm clock, but the sun bursting
through our window at 4am or a sleeping mate turning on the lights in an attempt to go to
work. This mask ensures that you will get deep, reparative REM sleep, which is the most
crucial part of the sleep cycle.

Edible Soy Candle Cherry or Peach


Stimulate your senses with these 4-in-1 massage candle! It’s a soy candle, warming
massage oil, daily moisturizer and body flavoring. Set the mood with candlelight, smell the
amazing fragrance, and pour some on your partner for a warm sensual massage. Don’t
forget to shower your lover with kisses. The cherry flavor is so delicious. Made from natural
oils including hemp seed, Vitamin E, avocado, almond and jojoba. 100% Vegan.
Use/Demo Ideas - This beautiful scent will permeate a room while you do your demo, and
make a beautiful hostess gift! Invite the guests to imagine giving or receiving a sensual
massage with warm scented oil by candlelight. Ask how many of them believe that this
fantasy is too complicated and time-consuming to set up. Show them how easy it will be with
this candle! Burning these candles not only provide a romantic atmosphere, but also
ensures the massage oil is warm for entire duration of massage. Snap on tin lid provides
easy clean up! Guests will love the portability and versatility of this candle—great for travel!
Your guests can lick the wax!!

Exfoliating Gloves
Colors may vary. Clean and exfoliate your body with these spa essential gloves! Rid the
body of harmful pollutants and dead skin cells. Use regularly for polished radiant skin!

Facial Miracle 2 oz.


This treatment for the face is made of totally natural ingredients!
Ingredients - Organic Brown Sugars, Rice Bran Oil, Rose Hips Oil, Hemp Seed Oil, Jojoba
Oil, Vitamin E and Rosemary Extract.
Organic Brown sugar is the primary ingredient and acts as a natural glycolic, gently buffing
and exfoliating skin. The Rose Hips naturally lighten age spots.
Hemp seed oil is rich and fatty acids and is very healing to the skin.
Rice bran oil is an antioxidant and contains micronutrients.
Jojoba provides all-day moisturizer that leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth. Vitamin E is
an antioxidant that protects body tissue from damage.

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Use/Demo idea: Use this to gently exfoliate the delicate facial skin to help to reduce age
spots naturally! Skin will look fresh and rejuvenated!
Mix the contents with a spoon and apply a very small amount to face and neck. Rub in a
circular motion avoiding the eye area. Rinse with warm water and pat dry. As with all our
Heavenly Goddess Products, this item is drug and cruelty free.

Glitter Eye Mask


Description: A stylish, glitter filled eye mask
Use/Demo Ideas: Be sure to have one of the guests model this adorable mask. Everyone
will giggle when they see the cute eye lashes! Soothe your sinuses and pamper your tired,
weary eyes with this glittery eye mask. Apply the mask (either heated or chilled) to soothe
sinuses, head colds, sunburns, headaches and puffy eyes. Eye cutouts will still allow you to
watch TV, read a book, or just relax. Leave stress caused by the day's events behind you!
Adjustable straps help fit to any size and keeps the mask in place while resting or sitting up.

Happy Heart Massager


Unique heart shaped massager with 3 strong nubs to rub away tension and stress.
Can be used with or without massage oils or lotions
Heats up when placed in warm water, or set in a sunny window.
Best when used in a pair!
Colors - Assorted
Demo Ideas - Give everyone a minute shoulder massage using two of these. Once they feel
how good these feel, you’ll need to say no more! Let them know that it can be warmed up
and used with or without lotion or oil.

Heavenly Goddess Sea Clay Foot Mask 8oz.


~ Allergy Alert! Contains nut oil! ~
Ingredients: Water, Kaolin Clay, Soybean Oil, Dead Sea Mud, Honey, Glycerine,
Emuslifying Wax NF, Stearic Acid, Essential Oils of Eucalyptus, Lavender, Tea Tree and
Menthol Crystals
Application: Apply a small amount to each foot and rub in circular massaging motion. Sit
back and relax until it’s done drying (about 10 minutes). When dry, rinse well with warm
water. Pat dry.
Use/Demo idea: Smooth on our soft mint detoxifying clay foot mask and revive your tired
feet. Let the nutrient-rich clay draw out impurities as it dries. Spa quality and ideal for 2-3
luxurious treatments in the privacy of your own home!

Heavenly Goddess Bath and Shower Gel 8 oz.


Scent— Skinny Dip and Nag Champa
Pamper yourself with this luxurious bath gel! Moisturizing lather nourishes the skin while the
scents tantalize the senses and awaken your desires.
Use/Demo idea: A wonderful addition to the bath segment of your demo! Both scents are
real crowd-pleasers! Place a small amount in a bowl of steaming water and wash a guest’s
hands with this moisturizing gel. Her skin will feel soft, and she will love the scent! Pass the
bottle around, and invite each woman to inhale deeply and imagine herself emerging warm
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and damp from a shower or bath wrapped in this scent—she will feel irresistible! Pair with
other Heavenly Goddess products in the same scent, such as the hand and body lotion, the
moisturizing body mist, and the massage oil.

Heavenly Goddess Hand and Body Lotion 8 oz. & 1 oz.


Ingredients: Hemp Seed Oil and other natural ingredients
4 Scents – Skinny Dip, Apple Tree, Sun Shower, Nag Champa, Lilac, Rasberry Almond and
Olympian
Nourishes the skin with moisturizing properties while imparting scents sure to please!
Use/Demo idea: Use anywhere on the skin where extra moisture is desired! Discuss the
drying effects of harsh weather, chemicals, and bathing on our skin. Explain that nourishing
the skin is an important part of any daily beauty routine to keep our skin looking young and
supple. Invite guests to apply this lotion to their hands and note how soft it leaves them.
Great for use with our Athena’s Massage Mitt! Pair with other Heavenly Goddess products in
the same scent, such as the bath and shower gel, the moisturizing body mist and the
massage oil.

Heavenly Goddess Moisturizing Body Mist 8 oz. spray bottle


Scent - Skinny Dip and Nag Champa
This incredible smelling mist perfumes and nourishes the skin with moisturizing properties,
offering double protection from dryness!
Use/Demo idea: This light, sweet spray is a wonderful finishing touch when bathing and
moisturizing with our Skinny Dip-Scented Bath and Shower Gel and Hand and Body Lotion.
Layering scents helps them to last longer, and who wouldn’t want to be enveloped in this
luxurious scent all day? But this ultra-fine mist isn’t only about scent- it’s formulated with
moisturizing ingredients to leave skin supple with a silky finish!

Heavenly Goddess Glycerin Soap – “Divinity” 3.6 oz


Pure and natural glycerin soap enhanced with cocoa and shea butters. The captivating scent
combines a soft floral, light powder and sensuous musk to create a fragrance that captures
the essence of femininity. Wash with it and feel like a Goddess.
Use/Demo idea: This bar soap is scented with a heavenly scent – Divinity – which is the
perfect aroma to get your day started. Washing is a sacred daily ritual that can set the tone
for the day. Enjoy every moment in the shower and have a divine day!
Educate your customers about the benefits of Glycerin and why this soap will be a fabulous
addition to their beauty routine. Glycerin soap is especially good for sensitive and
delicate skin, and for children. Because it is a high quality by-product in the soap making
process, many mass commercial soap manufacturers often extract the glycerin and sell it as
a by-product to be used in higher priced products like lotions and skin creams. We buy it
from them, enrich it with pure essential oils and fragrance blends, and create beautiful
handmade aromatherapy bars. Our Glycerin soap bars are vegetarian.
Why is Glycerin so beneficial? Glycerin is a clear liquid with hygroscopic qualities,
meaning that it absorbs humidity from the air. Glycerin softens and moisturizes the skin by
continuously drawing moisture that is present in the air. This is a great property because it
means that your skin gets continuous moisture, not limited to what is in the soap. Glycerin
soap also allows the skin to breathe freely. Recent studies have also found that Glycerin may
have therapeutic properties. Glycerin soap is especially good for sensitive and delicate skin,

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and for children. Bathing with our Divinity soap will leave a gentle residual fragrance that
lingers on your skin. Layer scents with the perfume oil for a fragrance that lasts all day.
Vegetable glycerin soap, enhanced with Shea and Cocoa Butters to leave your skin soft and
fragrant. Won't clog pores. Always up sell these soaps with an Ayate Soap Sack!

Heavenly Goddess Miracle Oil 1 oz. bottle


Ingredients – 100% natural and essential oils: hemp seed oil, tea tree oil, natural oils of
soybean, avocado, jojoba, apricot, vitamin E eucalyptus and rosemary.
To Use – This is a must have for the medicine cabinet! Used for intense moisturizing and
rejuvenation of: damaged cuticles, cracked heels, toe/nail infection, athlete’s foot, skin
disorders, intense dryness, chemical burns, minor cuts, irritation from shaving, tattoos,
piercing, scar prevention, sunburns, stretch mark prevention and insect bites.
Demo Idea – Ask if anyone has any of the above listed skin ailments and if they would like to
experience immediate and intense relief. One little dab goes a very long way; your customer
will love the enclosed dropper so they won’t waste a drop of this precious oil. A slight cooling
sensation on the skin is felt when applied – and it doesn’t feel greasy on the skin. Invite
everyone to try it!

Heavenly Goddess Massage and Body Oil 8 oz. bottle


~ Allergy Alert! Contains nut oil! ~
Scents - Skinny Dip, Nag Champa (both are not edible)
Edible Vanilla
Edible Peach
Mmmmm! Skin smells positively edible after a massage with our rich, silky massage oil!
Unlike many oils, this product is not heavy or overly greasy—it provides just the right amount
of lubrication for massage, and leaves the skin smooth and moisturized.
Use/Demo idea: Massage your guests’ arms with this sweet oil. A wonderful time to use the
Athena’s massage mitt or a Hot Heart for a truly relaxing experience. Your guests will fall in
love with the delicious scent, and your light massage will allow them to feel how smooth this
oil leaves their skin.

Heavenly Goddess Oatmeal Soaps 6.6 oz


Simply scented with natural essential oils and textured with oatmeal, our soaps are a good
choice for someone with sensitive skin. Each bar produces moisturizing lather and a big
dose of shea butter. The suds are creamy and luxurious, and yet the bars are remarkably
long-lasting. Oatmeal adds gentle exfoliating qualities. The subtle fragrance remains faintly
on your skin all day.
Scents: Apricot Chamomile, Oatmeal Milk and Honey, Green Tea
Use/Demo idea: We believe that purchasing an Oatmeal Soap can quickly prove to be the
best thing you have ever done for your skin. Keep reading to discover all that Oatmeal soap
can do for you! Did you know that many troublesome skin problems as well as contact
dermatisas respond favorably to oatmeal soap? Natural oatmeal soaps can help eliminate
the itch and provide relief to those suffering from skin disorders such as dermatitis, rosacea,
and eczema. There are so many skin conditions known to benefit from high quality natural
oatmeal soap. Tired of battling dry skin? You should definitely try an Oatmeal Soap.
Oatmeal soap also soothes the itching from poison oak, poison ivy, poison sumac as well an
irritating rashes and insect bites...
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You may be surprised to learn the Natural Oatmeal soap offers a preferred mild soothing
choice for all skin types. Oatmeal soap has become a preferred mild soothing bath skin care
choice for all skin types and all ages. Oatmeal soap offers a healthy choice for the entire
family. Oatmeal soap makes an excellent natural herbal facial cleanser without unhealthy
chemicals. Teens with acne have found oatmeal soaps to be very balancing. Those
individuals with dry skin love the moisture hydration.
What makes oatmeal soap work? Oats have an incredible attraction to water therefore
drawing and holding moisture to the skin. Fine ground oatmeal has an exfoliation property
and it will adhere to what is irritating your skin. Oats are a natural skin protector even
recognized by the Food and Drug Administration for these properties. We begin with rich
luxurious natural oils from nature’s finest sources, food grade oats, and rich shea butter. This
is the recipe for a luxurious, natural soap that will be long lasting. Always up sell these
soaps with an Ayate Soap Sack!

Heavenly Goddess Pillar Candle – “Divinty”


The beauty of our softly colored candle is matched by its enchanting fragrance. Experience
70 to 80 hours of burn time with this elegant 3.5" x 3" pillar. We use a natural cotton wick that
does not contain lead. Burn it and fill your sacred space with the scent of the Goddess!
Use/Demo idea: For those customers who become captivated by the scent of the Divinity
roll-on oil, they can now fill their sacred space with the hypnotic scent! Whether it be in their
bedroom or living room, this candle is ideal to set a peaceful mood.

Heavenly Goddess Roll-on Perfume Oil – “Divinty” 1/3 fl. oz


This perfume is absolutely divine with its incomparably soft, delicate musk scent. Made from
exotic oils, you will be enchanted by its luscious, warm scent. It’s a sexy, subtle fragrance for
the woman who is playful, free spirited and sensual. Being an oil based perfume ensures that
the fragrance lingers. Wear it and feel like a Goddess!
Use/Demo idea: Pass this bottle around for your guests to try at the beginning of your
presentation. At the end of your presentation or even in the ordering room, ask your guests
to smell the area they applied the oil too. It’s a great time to ask if they like the way Divinity
smells on them and remind them that the bottle is long lasting and is the perfectly sized for
any purse!

Heavenly Goddess – Gift sets


Divinity Contains:
1 - Heavenly Goddess Roll-on Perfume Oil – “Divinity”
1 - Heavenly Goddess Glycerin Soap – “Divinity”
1 - Heavenly Goddess Pillar Candle – “Divinity”

Skinny Dip or Nag Champa Set Contains:


1 - Massage Oil
1 - Candle
1 - Body Mist
1 - Bath Gel

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The following 3 Heavenly Goddess items; Sea Salt Soak, Ginger Spice Foot
Scrub and Foot Repair Cream are also available in 16 oz. containers at a
net price for Goddess Use Only!

Heavenly Goddess Sea Salt Foot Soak 16 oz.


Ingredients: Sea Salts, Glycerin, Cocobetaine, Silica Gel, Colorant, Essential and
Fragrance Oils, Menthol Crystals
Application: Add small handful of crystals to warm water. Soak and pat dry.
Use/Demo idea: Indulge yourself and soak your soles in our therapeutic sea salt crystals!
They are infused with essential oils and are naturally antiseptic for healthy, happy feet!
Cleanses, detoxifies and softens feet while whitening nails.

Heavenly Goddess Ginger Spice Foot Scrub 16oz.


Ingredients: Sea Salt, Olive Oil, Castor Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Emulsifying
Wax, Stearic Acid, Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Fragrance and Preservative
Application: Smooth this tantalizing soufflé salt scrub all over moistened feet; rub gently in
small circular motions and let the oils penetrate. Rinse and pat dry.
Use/Demo idea: An average person walks 110,000 miles in a lifetime. That’s hard work for
your feet! Take some well-deserved time to pay attention to pamper your feet with this
tantalizing salt scrub soufflé that has a warm, sensuous fragrance with a slight hint of spice.
Smooth all over moistened feet until your feet feel supple! Then rinse and pat dry!

Heavenly Goddess Foot Repair Cream 16 oz.


~ Allergy Alert! Contains honey! ~
Ingredients: Distilled Water, Aloe Juice, Mango Butter, Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Stearic
Acid, Emulsifying Wax, Jojoba Oil, Wheat Germ Oil, Honey, Wheat and Silk Proteins,
Fragrance and Preservative.
Application: Massage feet, in between toes, around ankles and calves for an ultimate
pampering pleasure!
Use/Demo idea: Women’s feet have inspired many poets to pen couplets on them.
Popularly called “Lotus feet” a pair of dainty, clean feet have indeed been many an owner’s
pride and a neighbors envy. You too can have lotus feet by caring for them using this non-
greasy crème which will leave your feet feeling silky smooth. Use as a moisturizer to help
prevent dry and cracked skin.

Hitachi Magic Wand


Two speed, electric powered massager with a soft flexible head.
Demo/Use Ideas – Deep soothing vibrations relax sore muscles and help relieve
tension. A perfect addition to any massage. The best way to show this product
is to have the customer feel the power of the Hitachi. Bring an extension cord so
you can plug it in. Massage their back, neck and shoulders briefly on both
speeds so they can feel just how great this is. It’s perfect for people who are
active and may pull or over use a muscle. The deep penetrating vibrations help
soothe muscle spasm and relax the muscle.
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Manicure Miracle 9oz. tub


~ Allergy Alert! Contains nut oil! ~
A scented rejuvenating hand cream with hemp seed oil. This 100% natural product
eliminates roughness by exfoliating dry, scaled skin found on hands and feet including the
cuticle areas. The oils leave skin silky smooth.
Use/Demo idea: Invite guests to apply a small amount onto hands gently rubbing and
massaging for about a minute. Rinse with warm water and pat dry. Finish by massaging
hands to stimulate the essential oils. Recommended use is twice daily for the first week,
then once a day as preventative maintenance.

Massage ‘n Scrub
Description: The pressure of the 19 round nodule massage tips increases circulation and
invigorates the whole body. The all-natural boar bristles exfoliate the skin to allow for new
cell growth. The 15 1/2" extra-long wooden handle will allow you to reach hard to get places
and is especially good for cleaning the back. The head is removable and is attached to a
convenient hand strap to clean and polish the entire body!
Use/Demo Idea: So many people forget to scrub their backs! A quick peak inside many
showers indicates that many people expect the running water to do a great cleaning and
polishing job. Change this bad shower habit and encourage everyone to purchase this
soothing brush! Be sure to tell them to purchase a sexy tank top show off their backs too!

Microfiber Body and Hair Towel


Description: Woven from ultra-fine microfibers and machine washable, this towel has the
drying power of a towel 4 times its size and weight! 39” x 19”
Use/Demo Idea: Pack a lighter bag and get dryer faster! This towel is very lightweight,
compact and durable, making it perfect for home, sports and travel.

Nag Champa Incense 40 grams per carton


This incense is a hand-rolled blend of flowers, spices and resins. With its sweet yet earthy
fragrance, Nag Champa will enhance any mood or environment. Each stick burns for about
45 minutes.
Use/Demo idea: Nag Champa is a fragrance from India. It has a high concentration of
sandalwood. It is most frequently found in the form of incense sticks and cones. This brand
of Nag Champa is the most popular incense in the world. Nag Champa belongs to the
"Champa" class of Indian incense, originating from the Champa flower. Champa incenses
contain a natural ingredient indigenous to India called "halmaddi", which is a semi-liquid resin
taken from the Ailanthus Malabarica tree. It is what gives Nag Champa its characteristic grey
color. Halmaddi is hygroscopic which means it absorbs moisture from the air. This can cause
Nag Champa incenses to have a wet feeling to them.
A large percentage of the profits from sales of this incense contribute to health care,
education and vocational training for local villagers through the Shanthimalai Trust,
founded in 1985. Production of this incense offers employment for widows, abandoned
mothers and physically handicapped or unmarried women who otherwise would have no
means of earning an income. Also known as temple incense, the aroma and smoke from
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this incense creates a very intense aromatic experience. Be sure to keep a window cracked
whenever you burn it!

Pedicure Miracle 8 oz.


This is the treatment that feet have been waiting for!
Ingredients - Soybean Oil, Dead Sea Salts, Hemp Seed Oil, Tea Tree Oil, Natural Oils of
Apricot, Jojoba, Avocado, Vitamin E and Essential Oils of : Eucalyptus, Peppermint,
Tangerine, Lemon, Rosemary, Spearmint, and Grapefruit.
Enriched with Tea Tree Oil, a natural antiseptic, it exfoliates and revitalizes rough, tired feet!
Pedicure Miracle also produces a cooling aroma which helps reduce stress. The convenient
shake and squeeze bottle makes dispensing this foot scrub so easy! Exfoliate away dull, dry,
dead skin cells, paving the way for newer cells to shine through.
Use/Demo idea: You use this item by shaking the container vigorously to loosen the salts.
Dispense a small amount into the palm of your hand and gently massage into the skin for
about a minute. Rinse with warm water and pat dry. It’s best to continue massaging in the
residual oil for the best effect. Customers will love this item to prepare their feet for summer!
Be careful in the tub - this product can cause the tub to become slippery! Also, do not use it
on freshly shaved skin or a burning sensation will result.
You can demonstrate this item during a Heavenly Goddess “Sole Survivor” foot pampering
party in lieu of the Ginger Foot Scrub.

Pulsabath 2-AA
Waterproof, vibrating, bath sponge!
Use Ideas - A perfect addition to any bath or shower! You can use any liquid soap
(Heavenly Goddess Bath Gel for example!) with this lovable sponge and you’ll be good to go!
This is also great for “cramp relief” when rolled slowly along the belly of the needing person.
Kids have great fun in the tub with this one! You may want to have one for them and one for
you because you never know where yours may end up!
Demo Ideas - If starting your demo with a bath segment, this is a great way to begin it! Take
out the sponge, turn it on and hold it by the tassel for a moment or 2. This will usually get
everyone’s attention. Then say something like “O.K. let’s start in the shower...” Take the
sponge, hold it by your neck and “hug” it like you love it and then pass it around so they too
can feel! Have the guests hold it against their breastbone in the middle of their chest so they
can feel how strong it is. Or have them hold it against their lower backs to get a feel for that
too! Be sure to let them know that when the sponge is wet it will not be as loud. A fun way
to show this is to play “pass the orange” with the pulsabath. Have everyone stand and pass
the vibrating pulsabath neck to neck without using hands or arms. This not only loosens
everyone up, they actually can feel how powerful this product really is. To get everyone to
play, offer a challenge to help the hostess earn more credits later in the evening. This has
been very successful for many Goddesses.

Pure Instinct Pheromone Cologne 15ml


Perfume that contains pheromones and natural oils help induce romance between couples.
Active Ingredients - Pheromones and a seductive mixture of fragrant oils that encourage
romance.
Scent - Very light and sweet fragrance (similar to honey dew melon)

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Can be combined with other perfumes and will still be effective. Be cautious when mixing
different scents together. Smells different on every person
Sold under the names of Score and Realm for $80-$100 for same size bottle!
Women tend to hide or cover their natural scent with perfumes, shampoos, skin conditioners,
soaps, etc.
Was tested by 25 women at a local radio station and 24 came back with positive results!
This is a very popular item with waitresses, casino workers, dancers or any female who
works with the general public!
Demo Ideas – Let each woman at the party sample it for herself! Give everyone a dab or
two behind the ears and tell them to “test” it after the party. If they like the results, they can
then call and order it. Or, if they fall in love with the scent, they can order it that night.
Remind them that they can mix it with other perfumes to create an even more totally unique
and personal scent of their own! This is a great way to begin your presentation. It is a non-
threatening item that will put everyone at ease and get them all in a great mood!

Silk Eye Pillow


Stress relieving, silk covered, eye pillow filled with organically grown flax seed and lavender
buds
Active Ingredient - Flaxseeds and the relaxation properties of the aroma. The silk cover
keeps the pillow cool even on hot days.
Demo/Use Ideas - Most people carry a large amount of stress in their face. So the facial
muscles, especially around the eyes, get tired and achy during stressful times. Take the
pillow and place it over the eyes for 5-10 minutes. First you’ll notice the gentle aroma is
pleasing to inhale and relaxing at the same time. The flaxseed filled pillow will completely fall
into the eye spaces leaving no room for stress inducing light to enter. The natural movement
of the skin just around the eyes from your pulse is enough to move the flaxseeds to gently
and yet effectively massage the pressure points that lie within those areas. A 5-10 minute
session with one of these eye pillows can rejuvenate you to handle whatever the rest of the
day brings! This pillow is a great segue into either the massage mitts or the relaxing bath
ideas!

Silky Sheets with Pheromones 4oz


With talc as its’ active ingredient this spray will make regular sheets feels like silk. It also
helps keep cotton sheets from sticking to you!

Scents - Botanical Breeze, Mystical Musk, Pear Blossom, Spring Rain & Vanilla Fields

Demo/Use Ideas - Spray on cotton sheets to give a silky feel. You won’t slide off the bed
(like the real thing). The sheets won’t stick to you so you don’t end up in a virtual cocoon!
The scents are nice in the air or when sprayed lightly to each other’s bodies. It helps keep
you cool when the nights really heat up! Spray a little up under a long skirt for extra coolness
as well! It is also beneficial to spray into leather shoes or sneakers on those ultra hot days
(helps keep odor to a minimum)! Spray directly onto feet for a cooling sensation on hot days
too! Spray up into the room, with the hostess’s permission of course, before you talk about
the product. When you get half way through the party, the scent will have filled the room and
they will surely love it!

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Silver Bullet (2-AA)


1 powerful, 2” x 1”, vibrating, silver bullet controlled by one hand held control.
Colors - Black or Tan Control and Silver Bullet
Use Ideas - Most women need clitoral stimulation at the same time they are receive internal,
G-spot stimulation, in order to have an orgasm. This is one way to achieve that! Vibration,
as a form of clitoral stimulation, is one of the best experiences one can have!
Simply lay it on the clitoral area-you’ll be a happy girl in no time! When oral sex is being
performed on a woman, take the bullet and use to stimulate other parts of the clitoral area
where the tongue is not. Anal stimulation for men and women, anytime! Especially when on
the receiving end of oral sex! A woman who is in the “top” position, with a man, can use 1
bullet to stimulate her clitoris and the other bullet for her anal stimulation at the same time as
vaginal penetration is occurring...WOW! Massage the testicles of a man when performing
oral sex on him or place a bullet, gently, behind his testicles. Place a bullet bellow your chin
when performing oral sex on a man. It will vibrate the chin, which will be felt by the recipient!
Talk about a hummer!
Demo Ideas - Take the bullet out of your demo box and gently sway it back and forth in front
of all the guests. This will get their attention, and then let it lay it on the floor and put it on the
high setting. Usually, if the carpet is short, the bullet will move across the carpet by itself.
This will show the power of a bullet. You can make a joke and say that it makes a great pet
toy too! From here you could go into the long list of uses and then pass it around the room
so they may feel the power for themselves.

Skinny Dip Swirl Glycerin Beauty Bar


Daily washing with this pretty artesian soap may evoke your whimsical side. An extremely
gentle soap made with a silky shea butter base for smooth cleansing. Raises moisture to the
top layers of your skin to provide proper hydration, leaving your skin perfectly ph balanced.
Scented with our signature scent ‘Skinny Dip’, this soap is made for all skin types all, yet it is
especially good for dry to sensitive skin.

Use/Demo Idea: Skinny Dip Lovers rejoice! Your favorite scent has been transformed into
an ultra gentle beauty bar that is gentle enough for all skin types. Not only does it blanket
your skin with softness but it also leaves your skin lingering with our fabulous signature
scent. Be sure to follow up with your other favorite Skinny Dip products to really have people
sniffing behind you saying,” What is it that your wearing?”

Sole Savers Women’s sizes

Description: Made from soft spa cotton and natural loofah sole, each step you take will
gently stimulate and exfoliate the soles of your feet.

Small size: 6 to 8 Medium size: 7 to 9 Large size: 8 to 10

Use/Demo Idea: They can be worn at home as well as in the gym locker room, shower
and sauna. Wear them by the pool or hot tub. A perfect gift for brides, and mothers to
be!

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Soy Candle
~ Allergy Alert! Contains nut oil! ~
Light this candle for its seductive scent and receive an added surprise! As this candle’s ‘wax’
melts, it turns into erotic warm moisturizing massage oil! Candle comes in a covered tin and
with a small spoon for dipping. Burns for 60 hours.
Scents - Skinny Dip, Lavender, Orange Dreamsicle, Naked in the Woods, Nag Champa,
Summer Love, Sun Shower, I love You Pumpkin, Lilac and Raspberry Almond
Ingredients - Soy, Hemp and Vitamin E. 100% natural environmentally friendly petroleum
free. Hemp seed oil is also known as “nature’s most perfectly balanced oil”. The high
concentration of essential fatty acids (EFA’s) have the ability to enter directly into the lipid
layers of dry skin cells and replenish the oils missing due to sun exposure, poor nutrition and
other abuse. Dermatologists claim that EFA’s replenish dry, damaged skin, preventing cell
loss and creating younger looking skin. Hemp seed oil has been used to relieve dry skin and
even minor burns.
Use/Demo idea: The beautiful scents will permeate a room while you do your demo, and
make a beautiful hostess gift! Invite the guests to imagine giving or receiving a sensual
massage with warm scented oil by candlelight. Ask how many of them believe that this
fantasy is too complicated and time-consuming to set up. Show them how easy it will be with
this candle! Burning these candles not only provide a romantic atmosphere, but also
ensures the massage oil is warm for entire duration of massage. Snap on tin lid provides
easy clean up! Guests will love the portability and versatility of this candle—great for travel!

Sugar Scrub 10 oz
Description: The sugar will gently exfoliate and polish away dead skin cells while the all-
natural oils moisturize leaving your skin silky smooth all day long.
Scents: Coconut Mango, Pineapple Kiwi, Sugar Cookie
Use/Demo Idea: Finally, a sugar scrub that isn’t loaded with a boat load of unnatural
ingredients! It won’t wreck your shower either as it melts away in the water. Pamper yourself
each time you set foot in your shower by using Heavenly Goddess’ Sugar Scrub! Turn your
average bathing experience into a nourishing spa-like treat for your skin!

Temple Balm 0.5 fl. oz


If you have ever wished that you could wipe out migraines, stress, and fatigue at a moments
notice then Temple Balm is your answer!
Use/Demo Idea Within moments of applying this balm, you will start to feel a cool tingly
sensation brought on by the essential oils of peppermint, lavender, and chamomile easing
your troubles away. Pass the bottle around the room to have your guests sample it and have
them sweep it across their forehead, sinus passages, and behind their necks. Now have
them count to three and take a deep cleansing breath……aahhh. Quick and natural relief.
Perfect to keep in their pocketbooks or at their desks.

Treasure of the Sea Bathing Kit 24.6oz.


In this container are some of Nature’s most precious gifts...minerals and plants life from the
sea fortified with pure natural oils. When added to the bath, they create a velvety solution to
lull your body into the eternal rhythm of the sea.
Use/Demo Ideas – This is great for the bath segment of your demo. Show the beautiful
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shell that is from a faraway shore. Explain to your customers that the crystals are made from
plant life and minerals from the ocean. It turns the water in your bathtub an absolutely
beautiful shade of blue. The scent that rises from the water is that of a fresh tropical sea.
While sitting in the tub the aromatherapy properties of the ocean will relax the bather. When
the bather emerges from the tub the skin is left feeling soft and smooth. Treasure of the Sea
is great for anyone who suffers from eczema, psoriasis, and dry skin. It’s also gentle enough
for children to use. Because of the relaxation linked to the aroma, children will be more
relaxed. Suggest to customers that they stop at a travel agent and pick up a flyer for the
Bahamas and tape it to the bathroom mirror for their lover to find. Then set the stage for a
mini tropical vacation in their own home by pouring some tropical drinks, playing calypso
music and drawing a bath using Treasure of the Sea, creating a tropical oasis in your own
home. This is a great gift for mother in laws, co-workers, Mother’s Day, any Holiday. All
women will appreciate Treasure of the Sea. Pass the can around for guests to smell.

The Water Dancer 1-AA


This compact 4-inch waterproof vibrator has a powerful motor to massage and stimulate your
skin! Designed with four (4) nubs on the tip to massage away any tension spots that could
be caused by sports, work or stress!
Color – Blue
Use/Demo Ideas - The addition of the water dancer to your bath will make time alone in the
tub an exhilarating experience! Ideal to show with your bath items but also makes a great
addition to massages as well. Hand the Water Dancer to your hostess and have her
massage her temples. When she is done take it back from her and ask her to turn around.
Massage her shoulders with it. She will ooo...and ahhhh! Then pass it to the guests to rub
their own temples and backs!

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Aqua Erotica
This erotic book is a siren’s song, a book so unforgettably sexy that you will want to take it
with you to the bath, sauna or the beach!
What is so amazing is that you can! This is the first ever waterproof book for adults.
Truly the most seductive collection of original literary erotica ever gathered under one cover!
Demo Ideas - This book sells very well when coupled with other waterproof products. After
showing Treasure of the Sea mention that this book is a great companion while relaxing in
the tub. It’s also to your benefit to tie in a waterproof toy as well. After reading this steamy
story book your customer will be so aroused that they need not leave the tub to experience
orgasmic bliss. A Waterproof Delight is a great choice. You might even want to offer a 10%
discount to any customer who purchases the book, the Treasure of the Sea and a waterproof
toy.

The Best Lesbian Erotica


The year's steamiest, most thought-provoking lesbian sex writing! Indulge yourself and curl
up with the best selling lesbian erotica series in America.

The Best Black Women’s Erotica


Includes twenty-five hot, steamy, and erotic stories by African American women writers.
Each story is uniquely different; this is one book that will be hard to put down.

The Erotic Massage Manual


This is a complete guide to ALL over body massaging. It covers everything from basic
relaxation massaging to sexual arousal techniques! There are also tastefully drawn
illustrations to be sure nothing is missed!
Great for couples who would need to relax and assist each other in relieving the daily tension
that is sometimes brought into the bedroom.
Demo Ideas – Demo with massage products.

Great Sex for Moms


Every mom should own this book!
A down to earth guide about how to raise children and still be a sex goddess!
Demo Ideas – Ask your guests for a show of hands with regards to who is a mom. If you
have a lot of hands this is a great opportunity to show this book. Explain that although we
are mothers devoted to rearing children, it is essential to the survival of our relationships with
our partners and ourselves to keep passion alive. Easier said than done, this book has a 12
step plan to restore romance after the birth of a child and keep it burning throughout the child
rearing process.

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Guide to Anal Sex for Women


Comprehensive information on all aspects of anal eroticism and health.
Includes clear, illustrated discussion of anatomy, helpful tips on safety, preparation and
hygiene, building trust and communicating your desires.
For ALL women - heterosexual, lesbian or bisexual
Demo Ideas - Great beginning product to the anal section of your demo. Opens up the topic
for discussion and for your segue into the anal products

Pocket Kama Sutra Book


Beautiful, pocket size book with all the basics needed to understand and practice the Kama
Sutra’s most common and basic teachings. Photos are tastefully added. This is sure to
enhance everyone’s sensual encounters!
Great for pocket book or night stand drawer
Demo Ideas - Try having 1 of each book available (or 1 of as many as you have) for guests
to look through while they are waiting for the demo to begin. You may want to bring them
into the ordering room after the demo, for security purposes and in case someone would like
to look at them again.

Ride ‘Em Cowgirl – Sex Position Secrets for Better Bucking


This tasteful sex-position guidebook shows you how to give (and receive!) the most
extraordinary pleasures you’ve ever felt in bed. This book features a motivating narrative
along with over 100 inspiring illustrations to boost your passions to new heights. For new
couples as well as longtime lovers, RIDE ‘EM COWGIRL is as fun and empowering as it is
sensual and thrilling.
Use/Demo Idea: If you thought you knew every sexual position out there - guess again!
Whether you are male or female you will absolutely love this book. You do not have to be an
Olympic gymnast to accommodate these HOT fulfilling positions. Guests will find this book
very hard to put down and to pass to the next waiting person. Suggest that your customers
get playful with this book! Customers can take a yellow sticky pad and mark all the pages
with positions she’s studied and would like to try! Then she can hand this book over to her
partner who can study them also and together they can experience a whole new position and
new realms of pleasure the next time they make love!

Healing Sex
Move over abuse, and move in pleasure! Healing Sex is for all women – heterosexual,
bisexual, lesbian, partnered and single – who want to delight in their own sexuality. Based
on the author’s extensive training and experience in working with abuse survivors, Healing
Sex offers a complete guide to sexual recovery.

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Tickle His Pickle


Another great book by Sadie Allison. Everything you wanted to know and more about the
penis. Learn over 50 sizzling techniques to master oral love making, how to fulfill his erotic
fantasies, arousing sex toy tricks that will supercharge his orgasms, top 10 tips to avoid the
biggest penis no-no’s, plus much, much more. Every man should come with this book!
Thank you, Sadie.
Demo Ideas – Use this book during the oral sex portion of your demo; it is sure to be a big
hit!

Tickle Your Fancy - A Woman’s Guide to Sexual Self-Pleasure


This book is a must have for every woman! Author Sadie Allison has created the ultimate
guide to female masturbation! Learn more than 30 masturbation techniques to make you an
expert at using fingers and sex toys.
Demo Ideas - This is a great book to talk about before you begin your toy demo. Mention
that anyone who might feel even the slightest bit apprehensive about masturbation must own
this book. Circulate the book at the beginning of the show or during the massage section.

The Woman’s Anatomy of Arousal by Sheri Winston


Women have a largely unknown network of structures responsible for arousal and
orgasm that even most medical professionals don’t know about. In Women's Secret
Anatomy of Arousal, sexuality teacher, nurse-midwife and gynecology practitioner Sheri
Winston has put the missing pieces together into a fun, sexy, empowering guide that
illuminates every woman’s secret paths to fabulous, orgasmically abundant sex.

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Adult Videos
There is something for everyone here! There are movies that include everything from
heterosexual couples to classic orgy scenarios with a varying degree of “X” ratings as well!
Each video we carry is listed below!
Use/Demo Ideas - Videos are a great source of arousal for many couples, but their benefit
goes far beyond the obvious! They may also be used as educational sources and as a way
to get some new ideas to try in the sexual arena. Every relationship has its hot and cool
times; it’s a natural part of progression. What we do during the cool times may determine
just how “cold” it gets! Videos are a great way to express desires. People sometimes may
find saying the words difficult but can say things like “Hey that looks like fun” when they see
an idea of interest in a video.

Cheerleaders
Taking one for the team never felt so good. Follow the adventures of this Hot and Spicy
Squad. Get Rah-Rah ready for 6 of the most explosive Sex scenes ever filmed.

Couples
Strictly heterosexual adult film starring Jody Moore.

Dark Confessions
In Dark Obsessions, you’ll be introduced to 5 African-American couples. See them act
out their hottest, most secret fantasies – you might even see them perform one of your
own!

Dinner Party
Gorgeous couples share their fantasies at a dinner party starring Juli Aston.
Voted BEST FILM by Adult Video News

Pirates
This film takes you on the journey of Captain Edward in his quest to become the world’s
greatest pirate hunter. Adventure and danger are around every corner, along with 10 steamy
scenes for your enjoyment.
Starring Carmen Luvana
Multiple Award Winner

Pirates II
This film comtinues the journey of Captain Edward. Includes 11 passionate sex scenes shot
in high definition with over 4 hours of bonus features.
Starring Carmen Luvana

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Tristan Taormino’s Expert Guides


These instructional guides provide a revealing and intimate introduction to the most private of
acts, You’ll learn honest information, explicit techniques and incredible sensuality. Scenes
can be viewed with or without instruction. Sex Ed for the New Generation.

Expert Guide to Anal


Expert Guide to Fellatio

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Body Eaters

Athena’s Lip Balm .25 oz


~ Allergy Alert! Contains Beeswax ~
Moisturizing non-flavored lip balm to keep your lips silky smooth for unexpected
smooches!
Active ingredients - Beeswax
Use Ideas - Great for the summer and winter! In the summer, it will help keep the sun’s
harmful rays from damaging your sensitive lips because it contains sunscreen! In the
winter it will help not only protect your lips from the sun, it prevents chapping and wind
burn!
Demo Ideas - This is a great product for party giveaways as most people will be able to
use it. Every time they pull it out from their pockets or purses, our name will be there
with them! They are also nice to send to a hostess after the party as a final “thank you”.

Body Pen Set (3) 1.2 oz pens


Ingredients: Sugar, Refined Vegetable Oil, Cocoa Powder, Milk Powder, Lactose, Soy
Lecithin and Vanillin.
Flavors: Strawberry, Chocolate and Vanilla
Demo/Use ideas – Body chocolate makes a great gift for your romantic partner. Lick it
and love it all over. How many licks will it take? Who knows, but it sure will be fun to
find out! Have your guests doodle on each others hands so they can see how fun and
easy it is to use. Tip: DO NOT HEAT IN MICROWAVE. The best way to melt it is in a
bowl of warm water and let it sit for a few moments. It is easier to spread and you get a
warm sensation on your skin also. Not for internal use!

Chocolate Cloning Kit


Now you can make a totally edible ‘Melt and Mold’ milk chocolate copy of your partner’s
penis or vagina! What a fun way to spend an evening and satisfy your sweet tooth! Each kit
comes with everything you need to make an exact chocolate mold of your lover’s anatomy!

You can use the mold as many times as you want, simply purchase more chocolate!
Valentine’s, Anniversaries, Christmas, Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties. The possibilities
are endless! Deliciously erotic, amazing detail, quick and fun.

Choose Penis or Vagina

Use/Demo Idea: Sex and chocolate together! And you thought the peanut butter cup was a
great invention! Now your lover can always have a “piece” of you. This do-it yourself molding
kit has easy to follow directions enclosed that will be a breeze to follow. Not a fan of
chocolate? No worries! After making your mold you can fill it with moldable glycerine soap to
use in your shower, with wax for a sensual candle, or fill it with water or your favorite juice
and freeze for a refreshing treat on a hot day!

Cleopatra’s Secret 1oz Pump


Super-sensitizing crème especially made for the clitoral area on a woman’s body!!

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Note - when used during oral sex activities, the “giver” will have minty or strawberry fresh
breath afterwards...hmmm.
Edible/No vaginal use in its original state/Not a lubrication (oils and sweeteners)
Active ingredient - Glycerin and Mint
Flavors - Crème de Menthe, Strawberry
To Use - Apply a small amount to the clitoris and surrounding area. First you will feel a
tingling sensation (which is pretty nice itself!) then it will turn into a period of anywhere from
15 minutes to an hour (depending on the person) of heightened sensitivity to that area! No
matter what is being done it will feel 10 times more intense and the more stimulation there is,
the better it feels! Great for oral sex activities, finger playing, using with vibrators, or
heck...use a little when you are having a bad moment at work!! Apply the magic lotion and
run around the office!
Demo Ideas - Show the jar while you talk about the product. If there is anyone there who
has used it, let them share their experience if they so desire! Pretend to run your finger
through the lotion and apply it to an imaginary clitoris floating in the air in front of you. Use
exaggerated hand gestures and finger motions to express the feelings that it induces. Be
sure to tell them that this is one of the items that every woman “must have”. It’s a
guaranteed winner every time! Let the guests know that if they would like to taste it in the
ordering room, they certainly may!

Diva Dust Silver or Gold 1oz.


Ingredients – Talc and Pheromones
This light body shimmer powder is designed to give skin a golden Goddess glow. The
sexy sparkles bait and captivate! Powder is unscented and lick able so you can wear it
with your favorite perfume. Formulated with PHEROMONES to inspire mischievous
behavior. Apply with enclosed powder puff applicator, to accentuate sexy assets and
become sinfully seductive!
Use/Demo Ideas: Let your guests apply this shimmering powder to each other. Point
out how the shimmering powder can help to accent your cleavage but can also
camouflage imperfections like sunspots, spider-veins, stretch marks, and blemishes on
your chest, shoulders, and back. This is a must have for an evening out on the town
when you want to look your best!

Good Head 4 oz Tube


Flavored gel for performing oral sex
Edible/Not vagina safe in its original state (sweeteners). If massaged into the penis, or
licked off, penetration is safe.
Flavors: Mint or Cinnamon
Active Ingredient - Glycerin
To Use - Apply a small amount to penis and massage into the skin. Once massaged
into the skin, it may help to blow air gently on the penis. He should feel an enhanced
sensation (similar to Cleopatra’s secret for us). Then go for it! Lick it off! The use of
mint gel has been used for centuries for the ultimate in oral sex!
Demo Ideas – Have someone from the party volunteer. Have them stand up in front of
everyone and put a small amount (dime sized) of the gel on the back of their hand.

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Have them rub it in and describe to the others what it feels like (cool and tingly) then
have them taste it. Thank your volunteer and send them back to their seat with a prize.
Once seated, recap the whole process...imagine this, you rub this gel into his penis and
it feels tingly and cool, he’s thinking, hmmm that feels good, then you start to lick it off,
and he’s thinking “she likes it!” Just think of it as a special treat for the two of you!

Happy Penis Massage Cream 8oz and samples


Flavored ultra slippery lotion for performing manual stimulation or oral sex of the lucky
penis!
Product is NOT vagina safe in original state. (Oils and sweeteners) If massaged into the
skin, penetration is safe.
Flavors: Cherry, Pina Colada & Banana Split
To Use - Apply a liberal amount to penis and massage into the skin. The lucky man
may have a bit of a tingly sensation of his own if using the mint flavored lotion! The mint
tends to bring out a natural tingly sensation. The yummy flavors make this great to use
when performing oral sex on a man, making things taste better for the “giver” and feel
better for the “receiver”. This lotion may, however, make the “receiver” of the oral sex
act actually have an orgasm a bit quicker, so be careful! It is very nice for penis
massages too, whether done by hand or used with a penis sleeve (like our Virtuality
Sleeve). (You could try this with the massage mitts too!) Try a bit between the breasts
for breast/penis contact. The ultra slippery nature of the lotion makes this very
appealing for most men! Don’t leave it around when you are not home because it will be
gone before you know it!
Demo Ideas - Hold a full size bottle in your hands while you talk it up to show the guests
what it looks like. Then let them know that they may taste any flavor in the ordering
room. It’s not a bad idea to act like you are shaking up the special potion that is inside
as you start to talk and then pretend to pour it into your hands. Use hand motions to
help emphasize the application process along with the great feeling the “boys” get when
it’s used!

Head Candy Pack of 4 Candy Bands


A candy band that can be pressed onto the teeth to create a smooth and slippery barrier
while performing oral sex.
Edible/Not vagina safe
Flavor: A cross between a Swedish fish and red licorice (YUMMY)
To Use - Press candy band against top or bottom teeth, lick to moisten, and begin to
perform oral sex on your partner! Men will enjoy the smooth slippery surface. Women
will enjoy the pleasant taste as well as the relief from an aching jaw!
Demo Ideas — Group Head Candy with other oral sex products like Good Head.
Encouraging women to perform oral sex will make their partner sooooooo happy! They
will encourage her to always attend Athena’s parties when invited and purchase
whatever she wants! Women really need good tips to make the experience more
pleasant!

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Hot Licks 4 oz.


This lickable warming lotion is made with edible vegetable glycerin and pure food flavors.
Apply a drop to the skin…gently rub for warmth. Use your breath for heat.
Now explore the area with your tongue. Intensify your sensual pleasure with Hot Licks and
let your imagination be your guide.

Flavors: Champagne or Mint Chocolate

Demo Ideas - Start by making everyone chant “Rub, blow, lick” to be sure they understand
what they will do and how to best use this lotion. Give your guests a choice of which one to
taste in the party setting. Put one-drop of the flavor of their choice on the inside of a wrist.
Have them rub it in to feel the warmth, then have them gently blow on it to feel the heat and
then lick it to taste the yummy flavor. You also might want to tell women to play the “Find the
Flavor Game” with their lover to encourage them to focus on more than just the breasts and
bikini area! They should put a drop of flavoring on a few places on their body, and tell their
partner to go looking! This means that their partner will have to search their entire body with
their tongue to find the flavor! Encourage them to put the flavoring on places that are
normally neglected (i.e. back of knees, top of thighs, base of neck, etc.) When their partner
finds the flavor, it will taste so good that they’ll want to lick and suck some more…and that’s
the idea!!

Kama Sutra Honey Dust 8oz Tin, Satin Bag and Flower Feather Duster
Indulge yourself or someone you love with this soothing, sensual, 100% natural
pleasure. Created from pure, fresh honey (one of India’s most prized skin conditioners)
this light powder leaves you feeling silky smooth and sweetens every kiss!
Edible/Not vagina safe (just to be on the safe side)
This can be used as Talc, especially in the summer heat.
Flavors: Raspberry Kiss
Demo/Use Ideas – Take the soft feather and dip it into the dust. Begin at the heart and
trail the dust down away from the heart while your lover closes their eyes and lets the
stress of the day be swept away. Then go back to the heart and trail the feather up and
away, not forgetting the face. Once they are totally relaxed and on the verge of sleep,
go back and lick off the dust! To demo, dip the feather in the dust and trail on the back
of each guest’s hand. Have them rub it in to feel the silkiness then lick it off to have a
taste of it.

Nipple Nibblers 2oz Jar or Sample size


~ Allergy Alert! Contains Beeswax ~
Slightly sensitizing, slippery body flavoring that is waxy
Active Ingredients – Menthol, Paraffin Wax and Beeswax
Flavors: Raspberry, Strawberry, Watermelon
To Use - Gently massage into the nipples for a cool and refreshing feeling that will
delight and tantalize! Take a small amount and rub onto the lips for a slippery, yummy
lip balm! It will keep your lips smooth and moist as well as tingly and invigorated!
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Kissing has never been so much fun! Try taking some and melt it in the microwave for a
nice hot wax effect. It will not get as hot as wax does but will achieve the same smooth,
pourable texture. Take turns pouring it over each other and licking it off! Remember...it
is edible and will leave your skin silky smooth!
Demo Ideas - Since this is a flavored lotion, you will want to have the guests taste it
while you tell them all about the great things you can do with it. Take a bag/box of
toothpicks around the room with you and have them take one and dip it into the balm to
pick up a very small amount of it (this keeps fingers out of the jar). Then have them rub
it into their lips, like a lip balm. They will see a few things by doing this: 1) the slippery
texture; 2) the great flavor; 3) the lip balm effect; and 4) the cool, tingly feelings! This is
a sure hit in the wintertime!
Nympho’s Desire & Tasty Twist 1oz Container and Sample Pillow
**FYI-Most women need clitoral stimulation at the same time that they are receiving G-spot
stimulation in order to have G-spot orgasms. Many women either don’t know that, or
aren’t comfortable touching themselves. This product will help give them the extra
stimulation just from the movement of their bodies with their partner’s, without having to
touch them.
Sensitivity heightening lotion that can be used on both men and women to help enhance
sexual responses.
Edible/Not vagina safe! This lotion creates intense menthol and sensitive feeling. It
would be too strong for vaginal use in its original state. If massaged into a penis,
penetration is safe.
Active ingredients - Eucalyptus, Menthol, and Glycerol Monostearate
Nympho’s Desire Flavors: None
Tasty Twist Flavors: Mint Chocolate Chip, Orange Dreamsicle, & Butter Cream
Icing
Use ideas - When using this lotion, use only a tiny drop of it on any given area! It is
extremely powerful! Apply a drop to the clitoral area. Gently massage it in and away
you will go! You can also massage a drop along the main vein on a penis to heighten
his sensitivity and give him the extra lustful feelings that will turn him into an animal! Try
some on the nipples; you may receive a bit of extra stimulation just from the gentle
blowing from your partner, or the ceiling fan!
Demo Ideas - Show the tub while you talk about the product. If there is anyone who has
used it, allow them to share their experiences if they want! Pretend to squeeze a teeny
bit on your finger and apply it to an imaginary clitoris floating in the air. Use exaggerated
hand gestures and finger motions to express the feelings that it induces. Be sure to tell
them that this is one of the items that every woman “must have”. It’s a guaranteed
winner every time! The best way to describe the feeling (for most people) is to compare
it to a cool peppermint patty candy bar. And because of the intense strength of the
product, it is a great value for the money and seems to last forever!

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Sexy Sprinkles 3 oz shaker containers


Flavors: Sugared Wild Berries and Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Delicious body powder that makes kisses so sweet, you’ll want to apply from your head
to your feet! So much fun, you’ll be singing “Pour Some Sugar on Me”. So sprinkle on
the sweetness and lick up the passion!
Use / Demo Idea: Ask your customers: "Who loves touching, kissing and licking during
foreplay?” Watch all hands fly up into the air instantly saying “I do! I do!” Sexy Sprinkles
is bringing foreplay back into forefront of the bedroom. When you sprinkle this body dust
onto the skin it lightly tickles and makes you yearn to be touched. Rubbing this delicate
powder into the skin releases its awesome scent. Make sure to rub just a little on your
partner’s lips. Their natural instinct is to lick and when they do, the flavor just bursts into
their mouth.

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Toy Box
9x4x4in silver toy box. Lock & key included.

Holds most Athena’s vibes, all bullets and prolong go strong toys.

Color - Pretty silver box

Use/ Demo Ideas - Store your demo bullets inside of the toy box in your demo case. As
you take the box out to show your bullets, etc., discuss the importance of keeping your
toys clean and away from children’s eyes. Can leave your favorite toys right out in the
open inside of this locked box and no one will know the difference!

Adult Toy Chest


This oversized hard storage case is an excellent place to hide your entire collection of
erotic accessories!

Use/Demo Idea: Not only is this a sassy way to transport your demo, this smart sleek
design will also WOW your guests once they see what surprises you have inside. Inside
are 9 easy to clean, clear pouches that can be rearranged or removed to suit your
needs. At the inside top are 6 loops to easily hang your paddles or other toys. It’s the
perfect fit for under the bed storage! Women worry all the time about toy storage- “What
if someone finds my toys?” Especially if they don’t live alone. They can purchase the
Adult Toy Chest to keep their toys and potions safe and sound at home or take it on
vacation for the ultimate road trip with plenty of “rest stops”. Of course, it comes with
a lock and key set to keep your “toy” investments safe and secure. 12" wide x 30
" high x 3.5" deep

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Lubrication

A little extra information about the importance of Lubrication


Every woman will, at some point in her life, need lubrication assistance. There are
several reasons for this; it’s a side effect of the birth control pill, antihistamines,
antibiotics (and many other prescription medications), certain times of her monthly cycle,
tiredness, stress, and so on... The point being that it doesn’t necessarily mean that her
partner doesn’t arouse her. This way of thinking has kept women from discussing, much
less purchasing lubrication products over the years! Because of this lack of
communication, many women are not aware that they should not be using oil-based
products internally. This can cause yeast infections, among other issues. They have
simply used whatever the men had around for themselves (typically oil based because it
works better for external use).
The average sleeping man can be woken up, obtain an erection, have an orgasm and be
back to sleep in 5-7 minutes! Meanwhile the average woman takes 12-15 minutes of
foreplay just to become naturally lubricated enough to even think about having
intercourse or internal stimulation so that she may have an orgasm of her own!
Embrace Lubrication 3.4 oz & 1 oz Trial
Water based, water soluble, gel type lubrication for vaginal and anal use
Edible/absolutely vagina safe!
Active Ingredient - water base, glucose gum base
Flavors – Strawberry, Wet Watermelon, and Flavor-Free
To Use - Apply a dime size amount to finger, penis or toy and insert into vagina or rectum.
Upon the internal contact with the warmth of your body, the gel will liquefy, making the area
extremely slick and slippery!! A way to add a bit of fun to the oral sex act on a man is to
apply a quarter size amount to the penis and gently massage in, not all the way, but rub it in
a bit. Then, when your tongue makes penis contact, you can’t help but notice the slick,
slippery results! It makes the whole act more fun for everyone! And it’s flavored for the
giver!
Demo Ideas - After you discuss all the reasons why women should use this product walk
around the room with two tubes and let the ladies choose which flavor they would like to
sample. Put a very small drop onto their first finger. Have them then rub their first finger and
thumb together for a few minutes. In the beginning they will notice how slick it is. Then, they
will finally notice, after a few minutes, that it becomes dry...that’s ok, it should. It is made to
work with the natural lubrication in our bodies. Have them then just lightly touch their finger
to the tip of their tongue and rub them together again. They should experience the original
slick and slippery state right away! This is the same way that it works on the penis for oral
sex previously discussed.

WET Beautifully Bare 3.3 oz


A lubricant that feels “au natural”. Formulated especially for women by women, this is a high
quality, glycerin-free, paraben-free blend that is designed to enhance a woman’s natural
moisture. Both long lasting and luxurious, it works well for those with extremely sensitive
skin.
Use/Demo Ideas - Present this item during the lubricant portion of your demo. You can
allow guests to rub a drop into their thumb and forefinger. It is clear, odor-less and water
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soluble. This is the lubricant to recommend to women who are ultra-sensitive. Hint – This is
great to introduce in conjunction with the “After Sex Towels” or “Pleasure Wipes”. Allow a
guest to wipe away the lubricant from their hands with one of these items illustrating how
clean up is a breeze!

Wet Flavored 3.5 oz


Water based Latex safe, non-staining
Flavors: Kiwi Strawberry, Sweet Cherry & Passion Fruit Punch
To Use - World’s #1 selling lube has made this sugar free flavored lube to add new
dimensions to your oral lovemaking
Demo Ideas - Place a drop on your guest’s finger so they can feel the smooth consistency
and savor its flavor.

Wet Light 3.5 oz, 4.8 oz, 10.1 oz and Sample Pillow
Water like, water based lubricant for any lubrication needs that may arise during a sexual
encounter! It’s totally condom compatible.
Non-flavored – has a light, sweet taste
Active Ingredient - Glucose Gum base
Demo Ideas - Go to each guest and have them put out the first finger on one of their hands.
Give them one drop and have them rub the finger and thumb together. Point out that it is
ultra slippery, odorless, colorless and it leaves the skin soft which is an important thing when
you are dealing with “that” area!

Wet Pheromone Lubricant 6.8 oz.


Ultra Slippery, water based lubricant for any lubrication needs that may arise during a sexual
encounter! Condom Compatible.
Active Ingredient - Gum based with Pheromones
Demo Ideas - Go to each guest and have them put out the first finger on one of their hands.
Give them one drop and have them rub the finger and thumb together. Point out that it is
ultra slippery, colorless and it leaves the skin soft which is an important thing when you are
dealing with “that” area! Hint-this is a great time to introduce the “After Sex Towels” to help
clean up the little messes that were just made!

Wet Warming 3.7 oz & Sample


Water soluble, non-flavored, edible, vagina safe lubricant
Active Ingredient - Glucose Gum Base
Demo Idea - Have each guest put a drop on their finger and rub their thumb & finger
together. Then they can experience the warmth and slickness of “wet”. Remind guests to
use lubricant with all penetrating toys.

Wet Together 2 ~ 2 oz bottles


She applies to him he applies to her. The intimate act of touching makes the connection.
Tingling formula for her and his heats on contact.
Both are hypoallergenic, odorless, colorless, long lasting and silky smooth

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 All toys can be cleaned with antibacterial soap and hot water.
 All toys should be washed BEFORE & AFTER every use.
 Never leave batteries in toys when not in use. They tend to corrode
quickly and wear faster if left in.
 Jelly toys may be stored in the freezer for a short period of time to
give a cold effect.
 Toys should not be able to touch or colors will bleed onto each other.
 Toys with cords are not insert-able.
 Keep silicone toys apart – they will melt if they touch.
 Keep toys in their packaging or in silken bags for best protection.
As an alternative to hot water and antibacterial soap, we offer the following:

Mighty Tidy Toy Cleaner 4 oz


Now your intimate toys can be squeaky clean and safe to use!
Active Ingredient - Phospholipids which is a multifunctional complex that has a broad
spectrum of antimicrobial and antifungal properties.
Scent - Lightly scented, antibacterial, liquid toy cleaner in a spray bottle.
To Use - If toy is electric, unplug. If toy uses batteries, remove the batteries. After each
toy use, generously spritz Mighty Tidy on the item to be cleaned to the point of run off.
Wait 30 seconds to let the active ingredients do their job, then wipe and rinse with clean
tap water. Use a clean dry cloth or paper towel to remove all moisture. Store toys in a
clean dry place.
Demo Ideas - If you choose to demo this item, you could show it after you have
demonstrated your last toy by saying that it is one of the best, safest and easiest ways to
care for your prized toys! If you choose not to demonstrate the cleaner in the group
setting, you could simply leave it in easy view in the ordering room and refer to it with
every toy purchase.

When using this manual, notice that products are listed by their name, batteries
needed (if applicable) and then by this guide – very similar to our catalog:

Not for use with silicone lubricants G-Spot stimulation Waterproof

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Toys

Bendable Buddy 3-AAA


Style meets function with an avant-garde design that makes for maximum stimulation. Soft
and pliable, the shaft bends and maintains your desired shape. This “universal morphing”
feature allows the shaft to follow the contours of each unique human form, while its three
hypnotic and dynamic speeds ensure the ultimate erogenous experience. The clitoral tickler
is thick and carries intense vibration to your sensitive nerve endings! Bendable Buddy is
completely waterproof so take him in the tub or shower for hands free enjoyment.

Color: Varies

Demo Idea: Ohhhhhh!!! This is a toy that has Y-O-U in mind at all times! Not only does this
toy have fabulous vibration, but it is very quiet so no one needs to know. Whether you like
penetration a little to left or the right, Bendable Buddy has you covered. The chubby wave
design of the clitoral stimulator separates and stimulates the labia while being supple yet
powerful. Everyone will love the glorious love bump at the tip of the toy which helps the
different vibrations ripple straight through to the female G-Spot.

Bullet Sleeve
Finally! A soft sleeve attachment for your bullet! Stretchy silicone easily accommodates
various sized bullets. Flexible, fluttering ears or nose for the dolphin) soften sensation when
snuggled against the clitoris or anywhere vibrations are desired. Makes your favorite bullet
even better!
Color- Pink-Bunny or Blue-Dolphin
Use Ideas- Simply stretch around your favorite vibrating bullet and enjoy!
Demo Ideas - Explain how a bullet is a wonderful first-time toy and an old standby for toy
“veterans.” The addition of the bunny or bear bullet sleeve is an exciting way to direct
vibrations—the ears/nose cup the sides of the clitoris for a softer yet more intense sensation.
Also wonderful when fluttered against the base of the penis and around the testicles, or try it
on sensitive nipples for a truly toe-curling experience!

Butterfly Kiss 2-AAA


Although this feminine vibe is small and dainty, it’s anything but weak! The soft jelly bulb is
comfy for penetration and G-Spot stimulation. The butterfly clitoral tickler has fluttering wings
and tantalizing antennae that transmit 3 ascending speeds of vibration. It’s completely
waterproof and oh-so-portable. We promise you’ll be sticking it in more than your purse! 3”
insert-able.
Color: Assorted
Use/Demo Ideas - Looks are so deceiving when it comes to The Butterfly Kiss. When you
hold this toy it is so light and the jelly bulb is so flexible that one would think it is “too soft” to
stimulate them. Not so! Since the jelly is so light the vibration is carried powerfully up to the

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G-spot while the butterfly hugs the labia and the antennae teases the clitoris, it is the
“Ultimate “in feminine arousal.
Not every customer is ready to take the plunge and purchase a twist and shout toy or an
Insatiable G, but they are interested in dual stimulation. This is the ideal toy for them to use
to start with. By mentioning this at your party, you will really connect to those women who
feeling a little intimidated. And rather then them leaving with just a bottle of Coochy, they’ll
be more apt to purchase this item! Once they are comfortable with this type of stimulation,
they may be ready to “upgrade” the next time they see you at a party.

The Celebrator 2-AA


Description: This unique gyrator is used externally to stimulate the key feminine
“pleasure zones” found around the clitoris. Those of us who have used the Celebrator
agree that it’s the fastest, most intense orgasm we’ve ever had (and we’ve had many!). It
looks like a toothbrush with a bulbous tip! On low you will experience 4,600 oscillations
per minute! When you turn it up, you’ll feel 9,600 oscillations per minute! This is a sex
toy that will blow you away.
Use/Demo Idea: When guests first see The Celebrator they brush it off saying “that little
thing couldn’t possibly do anything for me.” Once it is turned on everyone will be singing
a new tune ”Celebrate good times, come on!” Have everyone place two fingers forward,
now place The Celebrator in between those fingers. They will feel the oscillating tingles
past their elbows. WOW!!! Placing the bulb on the right, or left and/ or on “the center of
your universe” will result in toe tingling, back arching orgasms. Even if you are a woman
that only orgasms once - this will not hold true while using this superior toy! You will
become a card carrying member of “Celebrators Anonymous”.

Crystal Chic G 2-AAA


This tasteful vibe is finely dressed with genuine high quality crystals! Super slim design
and sophisticated look appeals to women looking for a discreet plaything. Massage and
tantalize the body in the shower, tub or bedroom. 3 Speeds of Vibration, silky smooth
shaft and advanced electronic motor make for a pleasurable experience.Measures 4.5”
in length.
Color – Black with accented crystals on base
Use/Demo Ideas - Can be used inside and outside for stimulation. Great price and
compact size, perfect for beginners.

Chubby G 2-AA
Beautiful and textured, this powerful little g-spot massager is made of soft, supple,
crystal essence material with multi speed stimulation. Measures 6.5” in length.
Color - Pink
Use/Demo Ideas - Can be used inside and outside for g-spot stimulation. Great price
and compact size, perfect for beginners. Turn this item on and set upright on a flat
surface to watch it dance around. Remind customers to always use lubrication with toys.
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Recommend wet platinum for underwater play with this toy.

Clitoral Pump 2-AAA


Powerful vibrating pump that provides gentle suctioning with 2 interchangeable silicone
sleeves. Single speed
Color - Pink
Use Ideas - Place this vibrating wand to your clitoris and gently squeeze the bulb
attachment until you have achieved your desired level of suction. The suctioning plumps
the clitoris making the nerve endings rejoice when it feels the added bonus of the
powerful vibration. Press the heart button to release the suction.
Demo Ideas - Place the wand on the inside of your forearm. Pump up the bulb and
show how the wand will stay suctioned to your arm (hands free!) until you choose to
release it. This toy is great for nipple stimulation and perfect for partner play too. Finger
stimulation, oral lovemaking, and intercourse are unbelievable with the Clitoral Pump!

Deluxe Lucid Dream 3-AAA


This 100% waterproof vibe features a powerful 2 bullet system – one for deep, internal G-pot
massage and the other for external clitoral stimulation. It is smooth, flexible and virtually
silent with an easy to use multi-speed controller with separate controls for each bullet
Use Ideas - Great toy for a woman who has never had a G-Spot orgasm. 3.75” insertable
length
Demo Ideas - Make sure to let them know why it’s curved. Pass it around so they can feel
how powerful the bullets are yet still quiet. ….and best of all, it’s waterproof for play in the
water. You will definitely have “Lucid Dreams” with this vibe.

Dottie 2-AA
Try something different and new from the world of vibrators. This deliciously designed
vibrator is covered in perky, silicone dots that are applied one by one by hand. Each
Dottie is a one of a kind personal plaything! Lube it up with your favorite water based
lubricant and slide it along your erogenous zones for a titillating sensation! Dottie is
waterproof so take her in the shower, tub or pool. The multi-speed vibration makes the
silicone drops dance. Rounded tip focuses powerful vibration exactly where you want it.
Use Ideas - Can be used inside and outside for stimulation

Draco 2-AA
This Dragon will slay you. Compact and oh so powerful. This Multi-speed, dragon
clitoral stimulator provides powerful sensations. With 7 levels of vibration, pulsation and
escalation and 3 fluttering teasers to experience intense orgasms
Color - Purple
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Demo Ideas - When oral sex is being performed on a woman, take the Draco and use
the 3 teasers to stimulate other parts of the clitoral area where the tongue is not. Anal
stimulation for men and women, anytime! Especially when on the receiving end of oral
sex! A woman who is in the “top” position, with a man, can use the Draco to stimulate
her clitoris. Tickle the testicles of a man when performing oral sex on him.

The Double Header


18” long solid rubber phallus made for two. Thick and flexible, you’ll both find it a pleasure to
work with.
Color - Tan Flesh Color
Demo Ideas - Simply show and explain it to the guests at the party. Send it around the
room and let the guests take a close up look at it. You will get plenty of wide open eyes and
interested looks at this item for sure!

Exciter 2-AAA
This is the toy to get excited about! It’s designed to nestle around your clitoris and provide
multi-speed vibration all around the area! Take it in the tub or shower for under water fun!
Can also be used to stimulate the clitoris during intercourse! This unique contour and
powerful motor will thrill you!
Colors: Assorted
Use/Demo Ideas - Versatility Vibration for Everyone! For the consumer looking to bring
home an item that both her and her partner will enjoy! Alone, she can give her clitoris extra
special attention! With the hollowed out tip, the customer can cup her clitoris with this
wonderful vibrating love toy! The slim design of this toy makes it very unique and easy to
use. Because we all love multi-uses or products, couples will find this toy most beneficial.
When you slip this vibrator in between bumping bodies during lovemaking the clitoris will get
the attention she deserves. The Exciter can be used on men as well! It is perfectly powerful
to stimulate the testicles during oral love making!

Exotic Remote Control Vibrating Panties 2-AAA & 1-12V


Let your inhibitions run wild where ever you go! Slip into this flattering, tiger-striped thong
that houses a powerful vibrating stimulator. Feel the rush of excitement as you hand over the
wireless remote to your special someone. Now head out for a night on the town where your
lover will literally be able to turn you on from across the room! Or stay home and play!
Grocery shopping and housework will never be the same.
One size fits most - pre-shrunk cotton with stretch-to-fit Lycra back. Brazilian Cut. The
vibrating stimulator is easily removable for washing purposes. Thong is machine washable
Color - Tiger Striped
Use Ideas - Have one lucky lady wear the panties while her partner caries the remote!
Whenever she needs a buzz, her partner can flick the switch! This would make movies,
walks in the park, dinner with the in-laws, nights out dancing, and everything else, much
more entertaining!
Demo Ideas - Take the panties out of the basket, hold them up and toss them to the person
furthest away from you without telling anyone what it is. Then turn around so your back is to

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them and turn them on and then off again in a minute. It will take a moment but they should
catch on. If they don’t, turn the panties on again and slowly turn around while holding the
box in the air. Turn them off again and by then they should get it! If not, tell them ALL what
is going on! Be sure to tell them that they are effective up to 10’ away and through walls in
some cases!

Finger Fun 3 watch batteries included


This Petite and unique toy packs a powerful punch. Great for clitoral, nipple and testicle
stimulation. You can also use it to massage those tight spots.
Demo Ideas – Place the soft silicone ring around the finger and turn on the quiet bullet
vibe. It can be used on those special spots that need attention.

Finger Sleeve
Soft & bumpy silicone sleeve to be worn on a finger or over a bullet or other toy
Waterproof - Yes if used alone or with a waterproof toy
Demo Ideas - Incorporate anywhere in your demo. Explain the multiple uses for this
item and since it sells for such a minimal price it can be used as a game gift during
parties or as an add-on sale to any bullet or toy!

The G Love Vibe 2-AA


This fiery red girthy jelly vibe boasts 10 functions of multi-functional vibrations to produce
super-size orgasms! The raised veins and texture add even more fulfilling and thrilling
stimulation. Topped off with an angled tip, this big boy is completely waterproof for
shower and tub fun! 7” long.
Color: Red
Use/Demo Ideas - Are you looking for a toy with more length and girth? Then say “oh
yes” to The G Love Vibe. Not only does this toy boasts 7” of fury, it also sports a thick G-
Spot curve which pulses with each of the escalating vibrations, ensuring that this toy will
definitely put a sparkle in your eye. And just like the women who aren’t ready to
purchase an intimidating toy, there are women who are looking for something thicker to
please them. Connecting with all the women and their desired stimulation is your
mission. To put all the women at ease, preface showing the G Love by stating that
women have all different fantasies and desires when it comes to lovemaking. There are
women who fantasize about making love to a man with a large penis. Because Athena’s
wants to fulfill all the deepest desires of our customers, we offer vibrators in all sizes.
Variety is the spice of life!” Pair the G Love with several other vibes to show “small”
“medium” and “large” (G Love). Let your customers handle all the vibes so they can
gauge what girth and length they like.

Insatiable “G” 3-AA


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Made of flexible jelly, powered by a multi-speed dual action battery pack


Curved insert-able section very nicely connects with the G-spot while nubbed section
massages the clitoris (both sections have a silver bullet inserted for amazing vibration)
Demo Ideas - When you talk about the G-spot in your demo introduce this toy. Discuss
the location of the G-spot and how for most women clitoral stimulation is also needed to
produce a G-spot orgasm. Bring this toy out of your demo case and proceed to explain
that this toy will bring them to orgasms like they’ve never experienced before! They will
definitely need a towel and will be peeling themselves off the ceiling when through! The
price point on this toy makes it the perfect G-spot exploration toy for everyone!

Internal Sensation 2-AA


A 7”½ multi-speed waterproof G-Spot probe to reach all of the sensual areas you’ve only
dreamed of.
Color - Assorted
Use/Demo Ideas - Hold this Slim G-Spot vibe up and let the guests know that this tiny
bullet will tantalize and stimulate their G-Spot like they wouldn’t believe. Pass this vibe
around and let them feel how powerful this tiny tip is.

Jelly Double Dong


Very Flexible 12” smooth, jelly double dong made of reflective gel.
Color - Light Purple
Use Ideas - Two women could please each other (or themselves) at the same time.
Or one woman could please herself vaginally and anally at the same time while having a
partner perform oral sex on her at the same time! Yet another way would be two men
could using this to please each other anally at the same time.
Demo Ideas - You could slowly let it peak out of the top of the demo basket it is in and
then finally let it out! Shape it in different ways to show how flexible it is. Pass it around
so the guests can feel it for themselves.

Lucid Dream 2-AA


A powerful waterproof multi-speed G-Spot Vibe
Color – Assorted
Use Ideas - Great toy for a woman who has never had a G-Spot orgasm. This vibe, with its
curve and multi-speed bullet at the tip, should get you to experience that infinite moment.
Demo Ideas - When going into the talk about your G-Spot, take out this toy and rave about
its unique shape. Make sure to let them know why it’s curved. Pass it around so they can
feel how powerful yet quiet this vibe truly is….and best of all, it’s waterproof for play in the
water. You will definitely have “Lucid Dreams” with this vibe.

Love Swing
This is a sex harness made of 2” wide nylon straps with soft, 4” wide padded sections for feet
(or thighs), back and buttock supports! There is also a support bar across the top for ease in
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movement, balance and comfort.


Every part of the swing is fully adjustable to fit any height combination and the swing will hold
up to 400 lbs., so two people may use it at once! All of the hardware necessary to hang the
swing is included, as well as the explicit directions on how to hang it and how to use it best!
Waterproof - It is washable with hot, antibacterial soapy water.
Color – Black
Use Ideas - You can achieve every conceivable position you can think of with minimal
effort, and enjoy maximum results!
Demo Ideas - Start out by discussing how, no matter what position a couple is having sex in,
someone gets tired muscles after 15 minutes or so, depending on the position. If this
happens enough, or to a certain point, it effects the session altogether! Would you like
something that would enable you to not get tired anywhere near as fast, and achieve
maximum results with minimal effort? What if you could also have better G-spot access and
more control of the penetration angle so that the female orgasm could be even better than it
is already (or it would enable them to have orgasms if they have not already)! If you have
any materials, or a box cover, pass them around and pull out the swing at the same time!
Start at the top, with the ceiling eyehook and tell them everything they need to know. The
ceiling hook holds up to 400 lbs. and MUST be installed into a main beam in the house (the
book tells how to locate, and yes, there is usually one in the bedroom areas!). Then show
and demonstrate how the lobster claw hooks attach the swing to the ceiling hook so they see
that they won’t swing off the hook! Then you have the spring. The spring holds up to 200
lbs. It’s nice to add bounce, but it’s not necessary! Next you have the chain, the main height
adjuster for the swing. Each piece on the swing has a separate adjuster. Next is the eye
hook on the swing frame. Show them that it’s securely attached to the frame. Mention that
you don’t want to swing around in circles several times (creating the sit and spin effect!)
because it may come unscrewed! Now you have the padded support bar for either the
person who is on the outside of the swing or the person who is in the swing. The person
outside the swing can use it to maintain their balance or they can move the person in the
swing as they want. The person who is in the swing can use this bar to maintain their
balance and move their own body as they wish with very little effort! Show the guests the
straps for the feet, ankles, or thighs next. Be sure to point out that they are fully height
adjustable so that you can stand up in the middle of the room or hold your legs open and up
if you wish! These are also great for maintaining balance for the person in the swing or can
be used to aid in movement, again with minimal effort! Then move on to the buttock and
back/front support pointing out the wide padded sections and the separate height adjusters.
You can layout nearly flat on your belly or back! The possibilities are endless!

Mini Tongue AC adapter sold separately 3-AAA


This is 5 inches of incredible lifelike movement...sensually duplicating oral sex with absolute
perfection. The soft tip provides constant and tireless licking upon demand. Travel size so
you never miss an orgasm again. Multiple speeds! New and improved features include a
slim bullet for increased stimulation.
Color – Tongue lifelike color (flesh-tone) connected adapter is Sliver
Use Ideas - Women will find that the newly redesigned Mini Tongue is lighter and shorter
overall. It is also easier to handle, quieter, and even more life like than before! Gentlemen
like this to, with a little lubrication, to tickle and taunt the testicles or the space just behind
them! Both men and women, who enjoy anal stimulation will enjoy the Mini Tongue for this!

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The possibilities are endless!


Demo Ideas - Begin the set up by talking about oral sex and all the things that can happen
to “spoil the moment”, for example when the ladies are almost to the beautiful moment they
worked so hard to get to, their partners stop and ask “are you almost there yet Honey? What
can I do to make it better?” Or how about when you are seconds away again and they try to
be cute and change the direction or pressure of the stimulation? This usually sends most
women “crashing” back down to earth to start all over again! While you are talking, go
around the room and put one little drop of Wet in the palm of everyone’s hand and have
them just “sit there for a moment”. Once everyone is lubed and understands the frustration
you are talking about, pull the Mini Tongue out, but have it covered with one of the After Sex
Towels, except for the tip. Then hold it up at your eye level and say “ladies (and gentlemen if
it applies), meet your new best friend!” and turn it on. They will pretty much start laughing
immediately as you go around to each person and “demonstrate” what the Mini Tongue can
do on the palm of their hands. Be sure to show each one a couple of the different speeds
and move the Mini Tongue around as if it were in actual use! At the end, dramatically pull off
the towel, hold it up in the middle of the room and go through each speed slowly so they can
see the power!

New Comers Strap-on Kit

This strap-on kit is ideal for first time harness users. With it’s easy on, easy off
design you’ll find it easy to use during love making. Step in like a pair of panties,
pull up and tighten the straps! It’s that easy! The straps secure around the hips
and thighs for maximum comfort! This strap on accommodates up to 60” hips.
The dildo rests on the public bone so you get perfect thrusting power! The
smooth, silicone dildo that is included is appropriate for introducing anal play as
well as penetrating the vagina. And you'll be able to use other flared base dildos
with a 1.25" diameter base with this harness.

Waterproof - Yes, hand wash only


Color- Purple
Use/Demo Ideas - These hypo allergenic silicone dildos (non-phallic shaped) are also
shaped for introductory anal play. The wearer will receive vibrations from the powerful
wireless mini vibe that sits in a secret pocket behind the dildo.

Nipplettes
Description: Powerful, smooth, waterproof and seamless nipple clips for amazing nipple
stimulation. They are fully adjustable for a comfortable fit.
6 +76 alkaline batteries included.
Use/Demo Idea: When a man or woman’s nipples are stimulated the right way, an arousing,
tingling sensation races down towards their genitals. These whisper quiet and adjustable
vibrating nipple teasers are very comfortable. Encourage guests to clip them to their
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earlobes to experience first hand the delightful stimulation. Be sure to point out that while
your nipples are fully stimulated, your hands are free to roam to other places! May we
suggest that you use these on other parts of the body as well– the testicles, clitoris, and
vaginal lips just to name a few.

Njoy Fun Wand


This gleaming, medical grade stainless steel pleasure wand is so versatile! It provides a
plethora of sensual possibilities. You can use it for sensual massage or to strengthen the PC
Muscle! Sexually it is ideal alone or with a partner for G-Spot stimulation! Try flipping your
partner over and use the graduated bulbs to give them the anal treat you know they deserve!
Can be chilled in the fridge or heated using warm water. Njoy it! Includes a gorgeous satin
lined storage box. This toy is 7 ½” long.
Use/Demo Ideas - When your customers learn all the ways they can use this incredible
sensual tool, they’ll be amazed! For PC strengthening insert the Njoy into the vagina and
squeeze! After a few weeks of consistent work outs, the vagina, bladder and anus will be
stronger than ever! It can be heated in a bowl of warm water or chilled in the fridge for a
warm or cool massage! Grip the Njoy at one end and use the other end to rub kinks out of
the back and shoulders! Lube up the Njoy and slip the curved end into the vagina. Slide the
curve back and forth to stimulate the G-Spot. Because this item is non-porous, lube stays
slicker longer! Rub a chilled end over the clitoris for a new and sensual sensation. The Njoy
can also be used anally! Lube up the Njoy and slip the graduated end into the anus of a
male or female partner. This will make vaginal penetration or oral pleasure so much more
intense!

Petals 1-AAA
This beautifully detailed stimulator is designed for hands-free pleasure. It is powered by
a removable waterproof, multi-speed bullet. The 3” insertable stamen emerges for the
flexible petals to make orgasm Bloom. The nodules are great for clitoral stimulation.
Color - Pink
Demo Ideas - Take out this pretty flower and show them all first how pretty it is. Then turn it
on to show them how much power is packed into this little vibe of yours. Tell them they can
use this in the shower, bathtub, Jacuzzi, pool or pretty much anywhere they might fancy. Let
them know that it may be small, but it is the perfect flower to keep them very happy
everyday.

PulsaTron Bullet / PulsaTron Bullet Replacement 4-AA


Replacement bullets available for anyone who breaks their wires!
This is the ultimate silver bullet! The first of its kind, it has a controller boasting seven
different speeds and effects.
Not only can you experience slow, medium, and high, now you can feel the mind
boggling effects of “multi-pulse”, a pulsing vibration that will rocket the user out of this
world. There is also “tingle”, a sultry tingle to build up the moment. Then there is “ramp-

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up”, a gradual increase in speed followed by a sudden drop...repeating over and over
again! And finally there is “ramp-up/down” which takes the vibration up and gently brings
you back...continually repeating!
Color- Bullet Silver, Controller Gray
Use/Demo Ideas - This should be shown in the palm of your hand at eye level so
everyone can see the different speeds and unique vibrations. It can be used in anyway
that the bullet would be used but with much more variation. (See bullet for more ideas).
An added bonus is that the PulsaTron jack is interchangeable.

Pure Wand
Looking for a direct connection to your favorite Spot – G or P? Then look no further! This
curvaceous creation is unlike anything in your toy box! The Pure Wand is crafted with
perfect curvature and ample reach so you can lay back and relax while you pleasure
yourself or your partner with firm, controlled massage. It’s brought many a woman to a
quivering crescendo of orgasmic delight. It’s no wonder the Pure Wand recently won
"Outstanding Non-Powered Product" in Adult Video News’ First Annual "O" Awards. 1”
and 1-1/2” balls on either end for versatile play possibilities! 10” along the curve for
ample reach to “hit the spot”! Comes in a gorgeous satin lined storage box.

The Rabbit Dancer 1-AA


The Water Dancer with a special soft Rabbit attachment.
Includes the Water Dancer and a soft jelly sleeve that fits on top with vibrating bunny
ears that will surround the clitoris.
The jelly sleeve extends the toys vibrations up through the tips of the rabbit’s ears!
Colors – Water Dancer – Blue Rabbit Attachment - Purple
Use/Demo Ideas - (see ideas for Water Dancer) Show these two very similar toys
together, and explain that for just a little more, they can get it with an extra attachment to
turn the Water Dancer into a massager and a soft clitoral stimulator.

Realistic Phallus Vibrating (2-AA) & Non-Vibrating

Non-vibrating, this 6-1/2” long x 2” wide toy is amazingly realistic because it was molded
from an actual erect phallus. It comes with a suction cup base!
Colors – light skin or dark skin
Non Vibrating is waterproof
Use Ideas - You can “stick it” to any surface that will serve as a support for it! Great for
the shower and makes a good face cloth holder! It can be stuck to a coffee table, or to
the back or seat of a chair, to a wall, or pretty much anything you want! Women
express to us all the time how they love the feeling of water against their clitoris. So
here is a tub trick that will literally stick! The best use is to stick the Realistic to the side
wall of the tub, near the floor of the tub under the faucet. Turn the faucet on and make
the sure the water is a comfortable temperature. Let enough water fill the tub so that
you will be laying in a few inches at least. Lay on your back on the floor of the tub, slide
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all the way down inserting the Phallus into your vagina. Raise your legs up and apart
and allow the water from the faucet to massage your clitoris while the phallus is inside
you! WOW!!!!
Demo Ideas - Drama! Leave it in the bag when you take it out of your bin. Slowly unfold
the bag, exposing the tip of the phallus first, while you tell them that this toy is for those
who like the next best thing to the real thing and you can take anywhere! Once the bag
is off, look around and stick it to a chair, coffee table or the lid of Honey Dust and while
everyone is trying to breathe while they laugh, gently touch the top of it to give it a
bouncy effect!

Roulette 4-AA
Round and round she goes…where she stops no one knows! This brand new and totally
unique vibe does not rely on buttons to control its speed. Instead, a textured wheel at the
base gets things buzzing! With its sleek European design and 100% medical grade silicone
composition, you’ll be able to parlay your action! There’s no gamble here! The flexible shaft
is curved for G-Spot stimulation with a true multi-speed motor. …the Roulette is a sensory-
evoking sure thing!

Insertable length 3”

Use/Demo Ideas -There is no gamble with this Roulette wheel! Unbelievable how quiet this
toy is when you experience the power it harnesses. Perfect for those who get frustrated with
“buttons” on their toys, all you have to do is spin the wheel to exctasy! The thick girth
coupled with the G-Spot curve is a sure winner. Everyone who tries this toy will need to join
Gamblers Anonymous for their new found addiction.

Silky Stud 2-AA


Ergonomically designed and crafted, this multi-speed vibrator is contoured specifically
for powerful G-spot attention and stimulation. Made of soft and smooth jelly, this piece is
flexible with a bulbous, realistically designed penis head that tapers to a ribbed shaft.
The shaft is expertly contoured to reach the G-spot with ease, ensuring delightful internal
massage. Thanks to strong waterproof construction, this vibrator is also perfect for G-
spot attention in the shower, bath, or any other wet environment. Approximately 6”.
Use/Demo Ideas - This curved, penis shaped vibe is simple in design. It’s perfect for
penetration! When thrust into the vagina and pulled out slowly, up and over the clitoris,
then repeated, orgasms are plentiful! Because the shaft is rippled, the sensitive tissue
just below the clitoris feels the friction of each ripple during each repetition. Show your
customers the motion so that they can practice at home!

Silver Bullet 2-AA


1 powerful, 2” x 1”, vibrating, silver bullet controlled by one hand held control.
Colors – Clear Control and Silver Bullet
Use Ideas - Most women need clitoral stimulation at the same time they are receiving
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internal, G-spot stimulation in order to have an orgasm. This is one way to achieve that!
Vibration, as a form of clitoral stimulation, is one of the best experiences one can have!
Simply lay it on the clitoral area-you’ll be a happy girl in no time! When oral sex is being
performed on a woman, take the bullet and use to stimulate other parts of the clitoral
area where the tongue is not. Anal stimulation for men and women, anytime! Especially
when on the receiving end of oral sex! A woman who is in the “top” position, with a man,
can use the bullet to stimulate her clitoris and or for anal stimulation at the same time as
vaginal penetration is occurring...WOW! Massage the testicles of a man when
performing oral sex on him or place the bullet, gently, behind his testicles. Place the
bullet bellow your chin when performing oral sex on a man. It will vibrate the chin, which
will be felt by the recipient! Talk about a hummer!
Demo Ideas - Take the bullet out of your demo box and gently sway it back and forth in
front of all the guests. This will get their attention, and then let it lay it on the floor and put
it on the high setting. Usually, if the carpet is short, the bullet will move across the carpet
by itself. This will show the power of a bullet. You can make a joke and say that it
makes a great pet toy, too! From here you could go into the long list of uses and then
pass it around the room so they may feel the power for themselves.

Starburst Set 2-AA


This superior set contains a signature Silver Bullet as well as two of the best bullet
sleeves known to woman! Each sleeve is made of 100% Elastomer. The Starburst
Sleeve is a burst of soft, yet firm feelers that will dance all over your clitoris. The Clitoral
Cup Sleeve engulfs the clitoris and provides gentle sucking action when moved back
and forth.
Color - Pink Sleeves
Material - Sleeves are Elastomer
Use/Demo Ideas - The silver bullet has just got even better! This is a great gift to get
yourself AND a friend. You need to try the Starburst Set especially if you have never
ventured past a plain old silver bullet. Once you do you will be transformed and awfully glad
you did! First try passing the bullet around at your party, then describe all the benefits of this
little powerhouse (see silver bullet description in this manual). When it comes back to you,
introduce the sleeves. Explain to the guests that this toy can be transformed into a soft,
suckling tongue by slipping on the Clitoral Cup. Ask a guest to hold out their arm. Place the
cup end on the flesh of the forearm and gently pull back and forth. The cup will leave a little
circle where it has been when you remove it. Next present the Starburst Sleeve which is
covered with soft, yet firm ticklers all over it! Rolling the silver bullet over the clitoris and
nipples will feel heavenly.

Thumbs Up 4-AA
And that’s what the Research Committee gave this little gem of a sex toy! The shaft of this
toy is about the size and shape of a human thumb so it’s perfect for beginners! The head is
designed to contour to the female form and stimulate the very sensitive nerve endings
around the vaginal opening. The bumpy clitoral tickler sends soothing vibrations to titillate the
clitoris. With multi-speed vibrations and the perfect amount of pressure in just the right
places you’ll find this toy a complete delight!
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3” insertable

Use/Demo Idea: Snuggle up to the Thumbs Up and let the soothing vibrations titillate your
sweet spots. Designed to contour to the female form, this multi-speed massager puts the
perfect amount of pressure in just the right place. The firm jelly insert and bulbous clit teaser
will have you squirming all night long!

Tickled Pink 2-C


This long, thick gyrator will satisfy all of your sensual urges and leave you Tickled Pink! With
a velvety textured surface and firm rippled shaft, you’ll feel the intense pleasure of gyration
not only on your clitoris, but all the way down to the vaginal opening! You’ll adore the stylish
flair of the rhinestone-studded base. Adjustable intensity is easily controlled by twisting the
base.
7” insertable

Under the Sea 2-AA


One intense bullet is placed in the sea horse shaped clitoral stimulator. The other is located
just below the bulbous and flexible tip of the shaft. You’ll experience WAVES of pleasure and
vibrations. Naturally, Under the Sea is completely waterproof. The easy to use push button
controller offers 5 pulsating rhythms at your finger tips!
5 ½ “ insertable

Wall Banger 2-AA


Enjoy sensual satisfaction with this incredibly quiet, suction based vibe! You’ll get thrilling
stimulation right where you want it!
Use/Demo Ideas - Stick it to the floor, wall, headboard or any flat surface and it will stay put!
The soft jelly makes this phallus feel life-like. The buzzing bunny clitoral stimulator is perfect
to provide powerful orgasms. This toy has one speed and is 6” in length.

Wanachi 3-AA
Description: Choose this cordless, quiet, and multi-speed vibe for full body massage and
sensual self-stimulation! Relieve sore muscles with its flexible head…or relieve some other
desires as well!
Use/Demo Idea The Wanachi is a powerhouse!! Show its multi-function capabilities by
having your guests take turns giving each other neck and back massages with the Wanachi.
The flexible head will reach around every aching muscle working out all those tight sore
spots. Point out that this massager double as a toy that is so powerful, you could use it over
your clothes!
Th

The Water Dancer 1-AA

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This compact 4-inch waterproof vibrator has a powerful motor to massage and stimulate your
skin! Designed with four (4) nubs on the tip to massage away any tension spots that could
be caused by sports, work or stress!
Color – Blue
Use/Demo Ideas - The addition of the Water Dancer to your bath will make time alone in the
tub an exhilarating experience! Ideal to show with your bath items but also makes a great
addition to massages as well. Hand the Water Dancer to your hostess and have her
massage her temples. When she is done take it back from her and ask her to turn around.
Massage her shoulders with it. She will ooo...and ahhhh! Then pass it to the guests to rub
their own temples and backs!
waves. The tsunami-like action of the third speed will have you floating away in orgasmic
delight before your know it! As an added bonus, this vibe comes with a 'Make Me Purr'
panty!

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Twist and Shout
“Toys with a Twist”

** The Butterfly ** 4-AA


A multi-stimulating vibe made from elastomer with an extra wide clitoral stimulator
shaped like a butterfly. The Butterfly also has a rotating beaded shaft and a display of
changing colored lights.
Color - Purple
Use/Demo Ideas - Certainly a toy that you want to save until the end of your demo.
Have the guests / hostess turn out the lights so they can see the array of colors in this
alluring vibe. Show them how powerful the butterfly clitoral stimulator is by holding your
finger in front of it. Definitely a must have for a woman who wants the best of best.

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Golden Jack Rabbit 4-AA


This gorgeous, golden plaything stands out in a crowd. The rabbit shaped clitoral stimulator
has three vibrating contact points and 7 stimulating functions to help you reach new heights
of orgasmic ecstasy. It also features an independently twirling shaft. The metal beads
encased inside rotate on a central pivot point, which makes for a longer and stronger
rotation. Go for the gold and take this classy vibe for a ride!

Colors: Clear with Gold Beads

Joy Stick 4-AAA


This female designed, Elastomer vibe is so easy to have and to hold! The battery pack area
has been constructed for easy gripping and guiding! The tip of the twirling shaft is
ergonomically angled to rub the G-spot. The shaft is also dotted with textured nubs to
enhance the pleasure as it is moved in and out of the vagina. The clitoral stimulator that has
a long protrusion that dances around the clitoris at top speed. A grouping of smaller nubs
titillates the underside of the clitoris. It doesn’t matter if it’s you or your partner controlling
this joystick…You win the game!

Color: Purple

Insertable: 4”

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“Toys with a Twist”

Lil Darlin 3-AA


Colors: Assorted
Use/Demo Ideas - What a crowd pleaser!! Have your guests place their finger under the
clitoral stimulator and tell them to hold onto their seats!! Lil Darlin is a streamlined version of
the “the big boys”. The shaft is smooth and soft enough to let the pleasurable feeling of the
metal beads shine throughout. The turtle clitoral stimulator vibrates independently of the
rotating shaft. You can use both at the same time or individually.

The Rabbit Habit 3-AA


This famous toy form “Sex and the City” just had a makeover!!! Move over “Rabbit
Pearl” – the “Rabbit Habit” knows what a woman wants!
Color - Lavender
Use/Demo Ideas - Point out how velvety soft the toy is. Elastomer is a high quality
material that is latex free and ohhhh so soft. Silicone lubricant can be used with this toy
as well. The glittery shaft twirls (5” long) for G-Spot stimulation while the rabbit ears
flutter along the clitoris and the pearls smoothly stimulate the sensitive opening of the
vagina.

Spellbound 3-AA
This is a first-rate dual-action vibrator that is powerful, versatile and sensual! The rippled
shaft creates a pleasant texture as it twirls inside the vagina. The reversible, rotating
shaft is made of high quality jelly that has a perfect balance of firmness and softness to
allow flexibility to contour to the shape of the user’s body. A high powered bullet
protrudes from the center of the shaft for direct contact with the G-Spot! The clitoral
arouser houses it’s own multi-speed bullet to power three extensions which provide
intense flickering, leaving you totally Spellbound.
4 ¾ “ insertable

Thrusting Panther 4-AA


Get in touch with your wild side with this soft and multi- function stimulator. This love toy
has features that will have you purring with anticipation!
6” insertable
Color - Purple
Use/ Demo Idea: The Thrusting Panther will be your new “tiger” in the bedroom. You’ll
enjoy 9 speeds of thrusting including a random function that will surprise you every time!
The clitoral tickler boasts 9 speeds of vibration, and 5 functions of pulsation and
escalation. It’s topped off with a well-endowed rotating beaded head! With just a touch
of a button, your wish is the Thrusting Panther’s command!

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“Toys with a Twist”

Triple Fling 4-AA


If you’ve been searching for the total ecstasy that complete erogenous stimulation delivers,
this is the vibe for you! The shaft is smooth and soft to the touch, with 5 rows of spinning
pleasure beads that stimulate the vaginal opening where the most sensitive nerve endings
are found. Simultaneously, the tip rotates providing G-Spot stimulation. Externally, the rabbit
ears flicker and vibrate with vim and vigor your clitoris will love! The anal teaser has a small
tapered tip that provides you with added sensual delight. With 7 functions of vibration and
escalation, the Triple Fling is just the thing to rock your body!

Insertable: 5”

Ultimate Beaver 3-AA


This multi-stimulating toy has a 5-1/2” spiraling shaft for intense G-spot stimulating and
the cutest (and possibly the fastest) little beaver tongue for exquisite clitoral stimulation.

Color - Assorted

Use/Demo Ideas - Have this be one of the later vibrating toys as you build your way
from the most basic to the more exotic. If you hold this in one hand and hold it so the
rotating shaft is facing the guests, then slowly go around the room so each guest gets to
see it spinning, you should pretty much get everyone’s attention!

Not for use with silicone lubricants G-Spot stimulation Waterproof

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Toys for Boys

Virtuality Sleeve
Made from fabulous Magic Stretch Material. This ribbed masturbation sleeve will provide
snug yet trilling sensations for him.
Color – Pink Style – Vaginal or Anal
Demo Ideas - First, you should keep this in a powdered bag because it melts when it
touches other toys. This is a great item for any guy who loves to take care of himself. Get
out the Realistic and apply some wet to it and slide the sleeve on.

The Super Head Honcho


This stretchy, super-tight, 3 chamber, suction sleeve is made of a succulent jelly material that
almost sends you into orbit when the penis penetrates it. Its transparency creates a sexy
visual for your pleasure! Unlike other male masturbation sleeves that are only tight at the
opening, the Head Honcho features 3 chambers of suction that provide a uniform "tightness"
that he’ll love over and over again!
Color: Clear Crystal
Demo/Use Idea: Water based lube is highly recommended for use with this toy. This
masturbation sleeve fits him like a glove. The Head Honcho was highly recommended on
the television show “Talk Sex with Sue Johanson.” Lubricate the inside of the Head Honcho
and have one of your guests slide their finger inside the opening. Slowly work the sleeve up
and down their finger. They will be so amazed at how soft yet stimulating the sleeve really is.
Everyone remarks that the sleeve mimics a slight sucking sensation to their finger. Your
reply: “If you think that feels sensational, imagine how it would feel on his very sensitive
penis.” Feedback we’ve received from male customers has included that their penis looks
very big while inside. The Head Honcho is an ego-booster as well as an orgasm booster!

The Maven
From the brilliant minds at Vibratex comes this fantastic and powerful masturbation sleeve.
Made of high quality Elastomer, this super stretchy 7” sleeve fits in the palm of your hand.
The contoured design makes it comfortable to use and hold. The inside features row after
row of raised bumps, perfect for complete massage and pleasure for the penis. The tight
suction created will offer superior lifelike sensations. The sealed-off end provides suction for
the head of the penis. So gentlemen, what are you waiting for? The Maven is waiting to
please you!
Color: Blue
Use/Demo Idea: Water based lubricant is highly recommended for use with this
masturbation sleeve. Generously lubricate the inside of the sleeve and slide it down the
base of the Realistic Phallus during your demo. Everyone will be amazed at how effortlessly
it slides back and forth over the shaft. Firmly grasp the sleeve at the base of Realistic
Phallus and with your other hand stretch the sleeve over the head of the penis to show how
this will intensify the suction to a man’s penis. This is the most pleasure a man could ever
have all by himself. But don’t let him have all the fun! Lend him a hand sometimes and offer
to work the Maven up and down the shaft of his penis. The couple that plays together stays
together.
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Hand Solo
Erections love slipping into this soft, seductive mouth! The inviting lips grip the penis as
it slides deeper into the flesh-like tightness of this superior masturbation sleeve. The
molded sleeve comes housed in a sturdy canister, allowing for simple and discreet
storage. It's easy to use, clean, and is 100% safe. The bottom of the canister is vented
to allow air to escape during penetration. With proper care and usage, this item will
provide you with many hours of enjoyment when you are playing solo!

Use/Demo Idea: Water based lubricant is highly recommended for use with this masturbator.
Generously lubricate the inside of the masturbator. Everyone will be amazed at how
effortlessly it slides back and forth over the shaft. To clean, simply unscrew the top and
bottom caps remove the sleeve, and wash from the opening to the drain with Mighty Tidy
Toy cleaner and warm water.

Stroke 29 6 oz.
This premium Masturbation cream for men. It intensifies each stroke with a thick, creamy
formulation that he will LOVE. Around the 29th stroke, he will notice a change in sensation –
more heat and glide. The product’s viscosity stays intact and doesn’t breakdown during its
transformation, so there is no need to reapply. Its fragrance and irritant-free ingredients
include almond oil, Aloe Vera and Vitamin E.

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE WITH LATEX CONDOMS!!!

Approximately 60 applications per jar. Contains NUT OIL!!

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Safety First

Avanti Condoms
Non latex (made of a polyurethane material) lubricated condoms.
Actually stronger and thinner than most traditional latex condoms.
Sold in sets of 3.

InVigra Flavored Latex Condoms


~ Allergy alert!! Contains Latex!! ~
Flavored, lubricated, latex condoms with reservoir tips.
Assorted flavors include 2 of each: Banana, Vanilla, Strawberry, and Spearmint
Sold as an entire set.
Demo Ideas – It’s always a good idea to make mention at each party that we have
condoms available.

Just In Case Condom Compact


Description: What a chic way to stay safe! Hidden under the gorgeous mirror case, you’ll
find a secret compartment discreetly holding two condoms! It’s sexy and smart – just like
you!
Demo Idea: Be stylish yet discreet with your safe sex protection. Keep this special
compact in your pocketbook or near your bedside table. Only you will know what
goodies are hidden inside.

Latex Condoms
~ Allergy alert!! Contains Latex!! ~
12 individually wrapped latex condoms with reservoir tips.

Night Light Glowing Condom


~ Allergy alert!! Contains Latex!! ~
Lubricated latex condom
The world’s only high quality glowing condom effective against pregnancy, HIV and other
STD’s.
Demo Ideas – Tell your customers how fun a night with a Night Light Glowing Condom
can be! Most men are up to the challenge of “Rising and Shining” for their partner!
Even couples who do not utilize condoms as a birth control method will never forget the
evening when he ran around the room with a glowing erection.

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Anal Encounters

Anal - T
Made with female and male pleasure in mind, this toy provides anal titillation for all! For her,
there is the deliciously full feeling when used in conjunction with vaginal penetration! For
him, the curved shape reaches the prostate and allows for spine-tingling vibrations! Made of
firm yet exceptionally smooth material, the Anal-T has a wide bead for extra stimulation
during penetration and removal and a wide base to ensure a safe experience. Four powerful
speed settings.

Length 5”

Use/Demo Idea: The little wonders of the world! The smooth supple feel of this toy carries
the mild to wild vibrations to delight your erongenous anal area. The flared base doubles as
perineum stimulator. For men it is the oh so sensitive area packed with nerve endings
between the scrotum and the anus affectionately nicknamed “The Taint”, and for women its
directly below the vagina and above the anus. Double the fun for everyone!

Kama Diva Plug


Experience revolutionary sensations with this beautiful, smooth anal plug!.
4" long and 1¼" at its widest point
Color : Assorted
Use/Demo Idea: Anal plug connoisseurs will love this toy. It is crafted from ultra smooth
non-porous urethane-the material bowling balls are made of! The Kama Diva plug is a
toy that will last a lifetime You’ll find that this hypo-allergenic plug is comfortable and
easy to use and clean, and they don’t absorb odors or bacteria! Heat one on an Amazing
Hot Heart for an extra thrill. Each plug is individually hand-swirled for unique color. A
padded storage pouch and lube sample are included.

Little Zinger
Add a little “zing” into your love life with this 2 1/2 “ jelly plug exclusive finger ring base for
easier manageability.
Color- Purple
Demo/Use Ideas – This is designed to add a little zing to your anal play. Can be used by
men or women. Both like the pleasures that it can bring. Due to the size, it’s perfect to
stimulate his prostate gland giving him more pleasure, especially during ejaculation. Women
enjoy it because it’s not too big and it’s not too small, just enough to tease and give them that
overall “full” feeling, especially during intercourse. Stress the importance of cleanliness with
this toy. Any toy used in the anus should not be used in the vagina. Bacteria found here is
different and could cause infection, something we all want to avoid. This toy should be
cleaned both before and after use with hot soapy water or an antibacterial soap/cleaner.

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Njoy Pure Plug


Equally fun for hot bedroom play or to wear all day for some naughty secret stimulation,
Njoy’s stainless steel Pure Plug truly shines where the sun does not! The Pure Plug
combines a bulbulous head for that delicious stretch of penetration, with a tapered stem for
easy retention and long-term comfort. The handle is also really comfy between the cheeks!
The heavy steel adds a sense of fullness that will remind you of just how sensitive you really
are ‘back there’. You’ll find this plug silky smooth and lube-friendly.
Demo Ideas/Use Ideas - This is a sex toy that will last a lifetime. It can be used by him or
her. Allow your customers to feel the weight and smooth texture. For customers that are
looking for ways to make anal penetration more comfortable, you can instruct them to insert
the NJOY Plug into their anus prior to inserting the penis. A lubricated NJOY slips into the
anus easily and comfortably and prepares the anus to accept something larger. It can also
be slipped into the anus prior to vaginal intercourse. While the penis is in the vagina, the
NJOY will put pressure on the vaginal cavity which will make her feel tighter. This can also
be used during oral sex. Some women have reported a rapture-like sensation while
receiving oral sex while the NJOY is in their anus. After explaining all the benefits of the
NJOY Plug, your customers will be informed and just might be convinced to open their minds
to this kind of stimulation!

Rapture
Enrich the pleasures of anal play with rapture. The sleek and flexible design makes this
Phthalate-free toy ideal for beginners while also providing exciting possibilities for the more
experienced. The incremental bulbous design that starts modestly and subtly increases
invites you to explore a variety of sensations governed at your own pace and depth. Includes
a two-finger handle for controlled manipulation.

Color- Varies

Length 10" Width 0.375" at thinnest point, 0.875" at thickest point

Use/Demo Ideas: Move over anal beads—Rapture is here. A must have for anal beginners
and enthusiasts. The soft supple feel of this toy feels very comfortable whether your
inserting “just the tip” or your enjoying the depth of more bulbs. Rapture is the dream toy for
the many men and women who enjoy finger stimulation to their anus while having oral sex
performed to them. No worries of sharp nails/ hang nails and rough skin irritating the delicate
anal tissue. Lubrication is absorbed too quick into the porous skin on your fingers, on
Rapture it stays slicker longer. Remind everyone to slowly pull out the toy by the retrieval
ring (especially when a man is ejaculating for a toy curling orgasm from prostate stimulation).
Slow and steady is the pace, fast and furious is like starting up a lawn mower.

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Wet Platinum 3.1 oz & Sample


This premium formula is made of 100% pure silicone. It stays slick longer than any
water based formula. Latex friendly it is perfect for anal sex and even underwater play!
This lube is not recommended for regular vaginal use.
Active Ingredient - Silicone
Demo Ideas- Put a small amount on each guest’s finger and have them rub together to
see how amazingly slick this lubricant is. Great for anal sex and use with masturbation
sleeves!
 Point out that this product MUST NOT be used with any silicone item! Silicone
on silicone will cause the toy to melt.
 Not recommended for daily vaginal use.

The Wonder Plug 2-AA


This easy to use vibrating plug is ideal for those who enjoy various widths and sensations. It
also inflates, making it easy to add pressure to the prostate….and waves of joy to your or
your partner.
Color - Black
Waterproof - No
Demo Ideas - Hold this item up in front of the group and turn on the vibrator. Show them
how nice and strong the vibration is and explain how wonderful vibration is for the prostate!
Then...pump it up! This shows how the bulb expands to add more pressure to the prostate
thus giving an even better feeling! Don’t forget to show how to release the air for easy
removal!

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Cuffs & Stuff

Athena’s Blackout Blindfold


Color— Black Leather
Waterproof- No, but can be wiped down with damp cloth
Use Ideas - Perfect blindfold for light bondage play to hard core S&M. Take away one
sense and all of the others will be heightened. Perfect to try with a tickle of a feather or
a crack of the whip.
Demo Ideas - Have a guest put it on to try its comfort and notice the heavy duty Velcro
fastens without slipping while totally blocking out the light. Suggest using Kama Sutra
honey dust for a night they’ll never forget.

Bondage Tape
2” wide, 65’ long roll
Color - Black
Waterproof - No
Use Ideas - Bondage tape will not stick to skin, only to the tape itself. Perfect for
painless alternative to other brands of tape (i.e.: duct tape). Leaves no tell tale signs the
next day.
Demo Ideas - Ask for audience participation; have a guest bind another’s wrist and
notice how comfortable the tape is yet how securely it fastens! Will not pull or remove
body hair. Fun yet functional.

Love Cuffs
Comfortable, adjustable faux fur lined metal handcuffs. 2 keys included. Safety feature,
cuffs can be opened by pressing down safety lever on the top left side of the cuff.
Color - Black
Waterproof - No
Use/Demo Ideas - Customers will rejoice that their wrists will be comfortable while being
sexily submissive. Ask a guest to help you demo how easily the safety release feature
works. Faux fur can be removed to adapt to different types of intimate role playing.

Love Paddle
Color- Dark Brown
Waterproof - No
Use/Demo Ideas - A new way to say “Let me count the ways I love you.” This leather
paddle can be used to stroke the skin or to gently paddle your most sensitive spots.
When paddled an impressions of the word ‘LOVE’ will be left behind.

Paintbrush Whip
~ Allergy Alert!! Contains Latex!! ~
The body of your lover is a canvas, so whip up some fun! Use this cleverly crafted whip
for light teasing touches, gentle tickles, and slithery, swirling strokes! It’s easy to wield
with its full-grain leather handle and it’s sure to make your partner quiver. Use to
sensually apply body paint, body chocolate or any other “topping” to your partner.
Color: Black
Waterproof: No
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Demo ideas: Painting is no longer a household chore! Pair this with the Athena’s
Blackout Blindfold during your Cuffs ‘n Stuff presentation. Ask for a volunteer from the
audience (make sure to ask for someone who does not have a latex allergy). Slip the
blindfold over their eyes. When you take away the sense of sight all other senses are
heightened. Gently touch the whip to their neck or other exposed skin so he/she can feel
the cool touch of the whip. Tickle them on some other part of the body. Now, crack the
whip against your hand and watch them jump. Pass the whip around so everyone can
handle it and feel the power and playfulness of wielding this unique whip!

Pleasure Feather
Colors - Assorted
Waterproof - No
Use Ideas - Slip the wrist strap of this feather over your hand and imagine where these
erotic sensations of a flickering feather can take you.
Demo Ideas - Have someone close their eyes or put on a blindfold and tickle their arm
with the pleasure feather. They can experience how relaxing or stimulating feather
tickling can be.

Under the Bed Restraint System


Turn your bed into a bondage playground.
Color - Black
Waterproof - No
Use/Demo Ideas - This kit includes four 60” restraint straps and one 60” connector
strap. Position straps around the bed for different uses. These restraint straps quickly fit
beneath the mattress or frame without hooks. Restrain your partner’s arms or legs from
the sides or the top and bottom of the bed. Portable and travel sized. Tell your
customers how the system sets up in seconds. Simply slide the restraint straps under
the mattress for an instant bondage bedroom. Pass around one of the cuffs so they can
feel how comfortable they are and how they are lined with an ultra soft material – no
marks left behind!!!!!!!!

Whipper Tickler
~ Allergy Alert! Contains Latex! ~
A rubber whip and feather tickler combo. Use this rubber whip / feather and surprise
your partner with every move you make.
Colors - Assorted
Waterproof - No
Use Ideas – Refer to VibraWhip demo ideas.

The Sportsheet Queen or King Size


Captivate your lover’s body and set your fantasies FREE! This may look like your
standard fitted sheet, but surprise...its part of a hardware-free restraint system! This
velvet-like sheet transforms any bed into a bondage playground! Secure the sheet onto
the bed (and leave it under your regular sheets for spontaneous play), and place the
Velcro™ Anchor Pads onto it - they stick anywhere! Four Neoprene Sport Cuffs,
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included, attach to the pads. The pads will not pull away from the sheets, no matter how
hard you try. To move the anchors, simply peel them away. Versatile, discreet, kinky
and fun—and as an added bonus, you’ll get some great ideas with the included demo
DVD. Black with blue anchor pads. Machine wash as you would any other bedding. Kit
Includes; One Fitted Bedcover, Four Anchor Pads, Four Sport Cuffs.
Demo ideas: This item revolutionizes fantasy play, turning your bedroom into a
playground! This sheet and its sturdy restraints are designed to build trust in intimate
relationships. To demo this item, have the packaging handy to show. The front of the
package has a photo of two lovers using the sheet. You can take one restraint and the
sheet out of the packaging to allow your guests to see how soft the sheet is and how
comfortable the restraints are. Explain that it is very easy to secure the sheet (with a
drawstring and security strap) to the mattress. Recommend that the Sportsheet is left on
the mattress under regular sheets so that lover’s can play spontaneously! They need
only strip away their regular sheet to get to the Sportsheet! The anchor pads fit
anywhere on the sheet for lovers of every shape and size. Once the anchor pads are
pressed on to the sheet and the restraints are connected, you cannot pull them off no
matter how hard you try!
If space allows in the demonstration room you can allow your guests to experience the
Sportsheet at your parties. You will need 5 Volunteers: 4 to act as anchors, each
kneeling on the four corners of the Sportsheet and a volunteer that is willing to be
restrained. Lay the sheet in the middle of the floor, have your 4 volunteers kneel on
each corner. Now press the anchor pads on to the sheet. Next have the person who is
willing to get “all tied up” lie down on the sheet. Wrap the Velcro restraints around their
wrists and ankles and then hook them to the anchor pads. Instruct them to pull on the
restraints to show how secure they are to the sheet. You can also cover their eyes with
a Blackout Blindfold if they agree and then tickle them with a Pleasure Feather or
Paintbrush Whip. It gives the full experience of the Sportsheet for the party guests.
Lastly show the guests that you can escape from a Sportsheet if you need to. Take the
blindfold off the person who is being restrained and have them grip the corner of the
anchor and pull. That is the emergency exit move! You can also move your partner
around without having to stop and untie knots! Simply peel the anchor pad up off the
sheet and move it to another location! You can show this to your audience by doing it to
your restrained customers. A great position is “Thanksgiving” where you put one anchor
pad near each hip. Then you secure their wrist and ankle on each side to restraint to the
anchor (i.e... their left wrist and ankle are secured to the anchor pad at their left hip).
This will give your customers a very thorough introduction to this incredible lovemaking
tool! Be sure to give a sample or little gift to the ladies who assist you if you feel it’s
appropriate.

Twisted Love Ties


Love ties that bend and twist around everything from Body parts to bedposts. It
does not require and knotting.
Bendable interior is wrapped with comfortable foam
Includes 2 ties

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Prolong – Go Strong

Forever Yours 2oz.


Erection prolonging cream for men
Active Ingredient - Benzocaine
Flavors - Crème de Menthe or Passion Fruit
Edible/No vaginal use in original state. - Once applied to the penis and massaged into
the skin, penetration is safe and it is water-soluble.
Use Ideas - The man must have an erect penis to start with! Whatever state the penis
is at the time of application is the state it will stay in for 15-20 minutes (so if you are mad
at your man...). Apply small amount (run finger through lotion jar) along the main vein,
around the rim where the “head” meets the “shaft”, and a little at the base near the
“testicular” area. Massage into the skin so the lotion can work. It will desensitize the
penis just enough so that the overwhelming feelings won’t cause them to have an
orgasm too quickly - yet they will still feel the sensations (to a degree). The intense
feelings will s-l-o-w-l-y come back over a 15-20 minute period, thus prolonging play time!
Everyone is happy with this one! It is flavored, but remember, if you are performing oral
sex on a man who is using this, you will be doing so for 15-20 minutes longer than
“usual”...so if you really like to do that...go for it!
Demo Ideas - Hold the container in your hand while you talk it up. Look around for
reactions when you say that it “turns the one minute lover into a 20 minute lover” and
“hone in” on the ones who react. This is a great time for a bit of quick “feminine bonding”
here! We have all been with the one-minute lover, so we can relate. Pretend to run a
finger through the lotion and apply it to a lucky penis. You can use your forearm (or a
suitable realistic looking toy!) as an imaginary penis to show them how to rub it in! Let
them know if they would like to taste it in the ordering room, they most certainly may!
Have them rub a tiny bit of the lotion onto their lips and lick it off. They may get a
numbing sensation, which is a good thing! And they can check out the taste as well.

**FYI-There is an incredible difference between the male and female orgasmic


response times. From a sleeping state, the average man can be woken up,
obtain an erection, have an orgasm, and be back to sleep in 5-7 minutes!
Meanwhile, the average female needs approximately 12-15 minutes of foreplay
to become naturally lubricated vaginally before she can even begin to think about
penetration of any kind. Then she may need another 10-15 minutes of
penetration (and in some cases clitoral stimulation) in order for her to have an
internal orgasm herself! A man’s penis (in most cases) is as sensitive as a
woman’s clitoris (wow!!). Prolonging creams simply dull the sensations for the
man so that his own response time can be closer to his partner’s.

Magic Rings Set of 2


Super soft and stretchy erection rings for bigger, harder and longer lasting fun.
Use Ideas – Stretch a magic ring over your silver bullet for a distinctively different
delight.

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Demo Ideas - This is a good item to show after the vibrating rings. It gives the guests
whose partners don’t care for vibration, an alternative method to provide similar pressure
for the men. Try putting the rings on one finger and swirling them around to help get
everyone’s attention. Then take them off and gently pull on one of them to show the
flexibility. Ask if anyone knows what they are, or wants to guess. Then go into an
explanation of the pressure at the base and how if their men don’t like vibration...here
you go!

Mystique Love Ring


This wireless, vibrating love ring features a vertical head design allowing for greater
contact with the clitoris! Includes sleeve, bullet and two sets of 76+ alkaline cell
batteries included!
Colors – Magenta
Use Ideas – Place the micro-mini vibrator inside the soft ribbed clitoral ticker. Slip the
super-stretchy ring to the base of the penis, using the other ring to gently surround the
testicles. He will experience prolonged excitement and intensified ejaculations while she
is in for mind-boggling orgasmic bliss! Try stretching it over your fingers for solo play too!
Demo Ideas – The design of this quiet yet powerful toy is spectacular, as its longer
verticle bullet allows for intense, direct clitoral stimulaiton. Its wireless feature allows
lovers to have more freedom. Demo it on a realistic phallus and allow each guest to run
their finger up and down the ticking ribs in the sleeve of the toy. Keep the bullet in the
sleeve; it’s a toy for two. Take it out and it’s a toy for YOU! Versatility adds value to this
toy.

The Ruby Ring 3-AAA


Silicone Penis Ring with 7 variations of vibration and pulsation. Sensual nodules for his
pleasure and flickering dual ticklers for her clitoral pleasure
Removable micro bullet
Color - Red
Use/Demo Ideas - It is in the shape of a bull’s head, so tell the guests how excited bulls
get when they see red and how excited women get when they have a great orgasm!
Compare the wonderful rush that both experience and play on it. Every woman should
get the opportunity to experience the incredible rush of being a bull rider! Explain how
the second ring can be used around the testicles or can be held onto like a handle as if
you were riding a bull in a rodeo!

The Blue Dolphin 3-AAA


If you’re ready to dive in to a deeper intimate connection with your partner you’ll love this
triple action pleasure ring! This couple’s toy has not one, but TWO strategically placed
vibrating bullets - one to stimulate the clitoris and one for the testicles! The dolphin shaped
clitoral ticker is firm, yet flexible sending powerful vibrations right where you want them!
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The erection ring is made of soft, pliable jelly that fits gently over the penis providing a snug
fit to maintain his erection. The multi-speed battery pack enables you to control each bullet
individually.

Color – Blue

Use/Demo Idea: If you are looking for something to enjoy with your lover, but I am not
sure where to begin The Diving Dolphin is a GREAT place to start! It is very easy to use.
Basically, it’s a penis ring with two vibrating bullets attached to it. The included remote
control controls the level of vibration. The soft jelly ring is placed on the base of the penis.
The vibrating bullets stimulate the clitoris for her and the testicles for him when you are
facing each other during intercourse. If you are entering from behind, well, that will stimulate
another area for her! An added bonus for both of you will be that the stretchy ring will prolong
his erection.

Zeus Ring 3 cell batteries


Here is a penis ring that would make the king of the gods proud! The multi-speed power
bullet brings this stretchy ring to life, so that both partners feel the pleasure. Three nubs at
the top stimulate the clitoris and penis while three metallic pleasure beads swing and sway
with each thrust, for titanic testicle stimulation. The bullet is removable, of course, making it
useful on your many other erotic adventures.

Color – Blue

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Doggie Style Strap


Polyester belt-like strap features extra wide center with soft padding and adjustable
handholds on both ends.
Color - Black
Use Ideas - Designed to help pull a partner during lovemaking without risk of bruising
the skin with a hard grip. Gently slip the strap under hips (in "doggie style" position) or
behind partner's buttocks (in missionary position) to achieve deeper penetration. Great
for more vigorous G-spot stimulation!
Demo Ideas - This product must be felt to really understand the full effects. Pass the
simple strap around the room to allow guests to feel the softness of the material.
Explain how thrusting motions during lovemaking rely heavily on the weaker muscles of
the lower back and hips. The addition of this strap allows a partner to rely on the
stronger muscles of the arms and upper back. Ask for a volunteer. Pull up a chair and
bend her over in "doggie style" position. Slip the strap under her hips and pull her back
sharply against your thigh. She will gasp with delight! Sharp strokes in this position are
wonderful for G-spot stimulation, and the doggie style strap will allow a partner to
maintain his/her strength for longer sessions! Don't forget to ask for additional
volunteers-- they will all want to try it!

The G-Spot Link


Color - Black
Use/Demo Ideas - Ask your ladies – “Do you know why you like to wrap your legs
around your partner’s waist during penetration?” The answer is “because it feels good”.
Fasten the ankle cuffs to yourself and then slip your ankles behind your partners waist,
with one hand they can fasten them together. Now you will be able to enjoy deeper
penetration without having to concentrate on keeping your ankles locked or having your
legs get fatigued. The windshield wiper position is while you are lying on your back with
the cuffs on your ankles, your partner then lifts your legs upright. Now as they are
entering you and you change the position of your hips you will feel an extremely different
sensation. You can also bend your legs; bring the strap to your face and hold onto it
yourself and gently rock back and forth so you can control how fast and deep you want
to be penetrated. Have a volunteer help to show you the above positions – it’s a sure
sell!!!

The Liberator Shapes Ramp, Wedge or Ramp / Wedge Combo


Colors - Black or Blue
Waterproof - Comes with washing instructions
Use Ideas - The Liberator Ramp and Wedge angle and elevate lovers into many
different comfortable positions. No more using 10 pillows underneath each other to
obtain the depth of penetration that you desire. The high density foam is firm and the
covers are washable.
Demo Ideas - Seeing as this item was in the movie “Meet the Fockers” – tell your guests
you have a movie star with you tonight. If you have a laptop you can go to
www.theliberator.com and play the video at your party during the ordering room session.

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The Love Triangle


This positioning pillow is a perfect, triangular mount for the Hitachi Magic Wand. The tapered
contour of the pillow puts you in perfect positions that allow for ultimate exposure, ultimate
spread, and ultimate stimulation. Nestled inside, the Hitachi gives off a powerful vibe that
reaches the most sensitive external parts of the female anatomy. Orgasms abound for a total
turn on.

Machine washable cover

Colors - Purple and black

Use/ Demo Idea: Oh My Goddess!! The first comfortable handsfree Hitachi mount that can
also add vibration to sexual positions! But, why bother using a pillow or shape during self-
pleasure and/or sex? For one thing, it allows you to lay comfortably aligned with your partner,
so there is no strain or stress on your back or other body parts which allows you to stay in
the positions much longer. The Love Triangle allows you to also get into poses that normally
would be a struggle, and these poses allow for greater penetration as well as G-spot and
anal positioning, thus maximizing pleasure. The Love Triangle also acts as a pivot point
when wedged under the knees to allow for firmer, deeper thrusting. For oral sex, it is great
for lifting the genitals up so your oral facilitator doesn’t get a kinked neck (kinky-good, kinked
neck-bad). Finally, this wonder mount supports you hands-free. Take your art of self love to
whole new level of positions! This allows your hands freedom to caress, grope, fondle and
titillate. And, you know how we are big fans of titillations. So get your groove on!

Sex Sling
Over 7 feet of adjustable nylon strapping with a comfy black neck support and ankle cuffs.
Colors – Cheetah print
Waterproof - Yes, but we do not recommend putting it in the dryer
Use Ideas - While laying down place the single strap behind your neck and slip your feet
through the comfortable ankle straps. This position will keep your legs held high while
reducing leg fatigue.
Demo Ideas - Ask for a volunteer to show how easy the sex sling is for first time users.
Great for couples wanting to feel deeper penetration or women who are pregnant or have
lower back pain trying to have intimacy again.

Sex Stool
This open centered chair allows for maximum penetration and of course “bouncing” on one’s
partner. It holds up to 300 lbs, is constructed with a heavy duty tubular steel frame and is
easy to clean.
Color: Black with clear straps
Use / Demo ideas: Takes the strain off your thighs, allows near weightless sex and
comfortable positioning for all sizes, shapes and skill levels. Start off by talking about how
new positions can end mattress monotony, but with new positions come new pitfalls. For
those who have trouble with leg cramps or aren’t coordinated enough for the ‘reverse
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and one to be the ‘bouncee’) from the group and have them demonstrate how easy and
durable the chair is.

Sexy Throw Blanket 5 feet wide x 6 feet long


Colors: Red, Purple, Black, Blue, Tan, Tiger, Cheetah, Snow Leopard
There is only one SKU for the Sexy Throw Blanket. When color preference is not made
the default color is purple. To request a different color – follow these guidelines after
placing the order:
 Independent Goddess – email ed@athenashn.com with order # and color
 Freedom Goddess – email joann@athenashn.com with order # or PID #,
customer name and color
Machine Washable.
This beautiful throw prevents body fluid from staining your favorite furniture, rug or
comforter. A big magic carpet ride! The special lining absorbs body fluids, lotions and
lubes. It feels like fur on one side and slick satin on the other while shielding your sheets
form the throws of passion. Never sleep in the wet spot again!!

Sex in the Shower


Get ready to have unforgettable sex in the 2nd most popular place to get it on – the
shower! Couples no longer have to rely on a shaky soap dish or towel bar for security!
These suction products work on most any smooth surface – glass, fiberglass and tiles
(tiles must measure 4”). The lock down suction provides sturdy, steady leverage! So
start conserving water and take a hot, steamy shower with your partner! Each piece is
portable and discreet.

Handles Single or Double


These ‘love handles’ help you achieve instant leverage and perfect positioning!

Single locking suction handle – perfect starter handle, small and easily portable

Dual locking suction handle – large handle with 2 lock down suction areas to achieve
that perfect, classic position. Adds instant leverage and achieves perfect positions in the
bath or shower.

Single Locking suction foot rest

Single Locking suction foot rest – Great for providing optimal angle of entry for anal and
vaginal penetration.

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***Additional info on the Handles and Foot rest

 The Handles are designed to be a hand hold assist and is not intended to
bear full body weight.

 Force should only be placed on the Grab Bar in the Vertical direction and not
Grab Bar suction cup must be completely clean before attaching. Must be
attached to a clean, solid, non-porous, flat surface.

 Moisten the suction cup before attaching

 Weight limit 180 lbs

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Bachelorette Party Pass


When you gather the girls together to celebrate the bride-to-be and her last night on the town
you’ll all want to be wearing these VIP BACKSTAGE PASSES for outrageous fun! The pass
features 19 ‘dares’ that will put your gal-pals to work collecting objects, dancing, and getting
into mischief. Remember, safety in numbers, the more the merrier and may the best lady
win!

Bachelorette Sash
5 foot long adjustable sash that says “Miss Bachelorette”. Perfect addition to any
bachelorette party wardrobe. Safety pin not included, but required to hold sash together.

Bachelorette Veil
Veil adorned with numerous teeny weenies
To Use – Place on bachelorette’s head for a night on the town. She is sure to get
noticed!

Bachelorette’s Nite Out Kit


Make her last night out an unforgettable one!
Use/Demo Idea - Includes the three essentials for a memorable evening with the Bride-
to-be. A pair of “Dare Dice” instructs each guest and the bachelorette what to do and
who to do it with! Fifty-two Bar challenge cards will keep the night very interesting—Ha
Ha. The shot glass “diamond ring” will make everyone jealous.

Cocktail Sippers 6 Straws


Cute little penises that sit atop regular sized straws. The penises can be removed for
easy cleaning and can be used over and over again!

Dicky Lickie Light


It's a candy treat that can’t be beat! Press the button on the side and the stick illuminates
the penis shaped pop! Get one for a bachelorette, or hand out as favors to all the ladies
at your next girls' night out. This also makes a fun stocking stuffer or sweet surprise for
anyone who has a sense of humor.

Golf Tease Set of 6


Plastic novelty golf tees, in the shape of multi colored, naked women, to hold the avid
golfer’s balls at just the right height.
Demo Ideas - If you choose to show these items as part of the demo, you could have a
“fun basket” with 1 each of the same items. Pull out 1 item at a time and pass them
around while you give ideas on what they could be used for.

Lipcolor
Assorted colored lipsticks, in the shape of miniature penises (hopefully you think they
are miniature!). Great for the avid lipstick wearer!

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Ice Trays Male, Female, and Sexual Positions


The ice cube trays that are great for regular ice cubes, colored ice cubes for decoration,
chocolate molds, Jell-O shot molds (or just Jell-O molds), kool aid Popsicle’s, or
whatever your mind can conjure up!
Demo Ideas - Either have a “party time” segment for your demo where you pull these
items from a festive bag and then pass them around the room or have the same party
bag in the ordering room...tipped on its side so it appears to be full of fun stuff....and of
course all items can be seen. A sale idea might be to offer a package consisting of 1 of
each item (or let your customer create their own combo!) for a discounted price, like 10%
off. Keep it simple for you to remember and for them to calculate. By giving them the
option to create their own package, you are showing that you are really interested in
giving them what they want! This is a great “rule” to apply to all areas of your selling.

Party Wine Charms


Don’t get your glass confused with anyone else’s. 8 multi colored penis charms.
Demo Ideas: A must have for your next girl’s night out! Everyone will enjoy picking out
their color and get a laugh at the person who gets the “blue” ones expense.

Penis Ice Sculpture


Create and erotic masterpiece for your next party with this stunning ice sculpture! Easy
to create. Guaranteed to create smiles all around!
Demo Ideas - Create a colored ice sculpture at home and bring it to your parties. Your
hostesses will love this extra touch and it’s a great way to show how this product can
liven up the party as it demonstrates the benefits of the product for you! You won’t have
to do anything...might not even have to point it out! They will have a hard time not
noticing!

Peppermint Peckers/Nipples
The next time someone asks you for a mint, offer them an erotically shaped breath mint.
Choose a pecker or nipple. Pass the tin around for guests to look at or sample.

Plates & Napkins


These are appropriate for your next Athena’s party!! Comes in sets of 8 penis plates, 8
penis napkins or a plate and napkin set. Great for bachelorette parties!

Sexy Toothpicks Package of 24


These multi colored toothpicks are perfect for adult party hors d’oeuvres. Each one has
a couple displaying various sexual positions atop the pick! Sure to liven up any party!

Towels
These are hand towels with a variety of sayings...they are all perfect for those little
messes that are sometimes left behind after an erotic encounter!
“For After Sex”
“Everyone Loves a Happy Penis”
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“Have You Been Touched by the Goddess”


Demo Ideas - Have one or two of the towels (After Sex and Everyone Loves a Happy
Penis) in your demo baskets and send them around for the guests to use them as they
are sampling the tasty treats you have for them! In the ordering room, have them
hanging off the edge of the bed (keep them near the main items so you don’t leave them
behind!)

X-Rated Candy 2 oz.


The first X-Rated Conversation Candy with 18 assorted messages in assorted colors!
Flavor – Similar to Spree candy.
Demo Ideas - Great to demo these with other candy items! Ask the guests if they’ve
ever received a box of conversation hearts on Valentine’s Day? They feature phrases
like “Luv Ya” and “Kiss Me”. For those women ready to send a more direct message, we
have X-Rated Candies which feature phrase like “Spank Me,” “Lick It,” “Bend Over,” or
“Wanna Screw.” Hold up the box and then pop a few out into your hand and read the
messages. A fun thing to do is pass the box around and invite each guest to pop one
out into their own hand and read the phrase out loud to the rest of the group before
eating it! This leads to lots of laughs!

Dick Tarts
Share these with friends!! Assorted flavors.

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Goddess Only Items


Erasers Package of 12
Cute little penises (glowing green) and boobs (pink) that fit atop most pens and pencils!
Typically, these are given away in the beginning of the party as “ice breakers” but some
Goddesses also sell them. Feel free to be creative here and mix up the packages!

Edible Penis Pacifiers


Assorted candy penises on a ring.
Demo Idea - An adult twist to the popular “ring” pop!

Pacifiers
Specially made for adults! One is in a penis shape and one is in the shape of a set of
boobs!

Penis Sipping Straws


144ct –Assorted colors enclosed
Use/ Demo Idea: These are great giveaways to use at your parties. Your guests will
definitely enjoy “sipping” their drinks.

Colt Men
54 Nude Male Playing Cards

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A Bed of Roses Special Edition
Sometimes one small gesture is all it takes….
Set the atmosphere by leaving a trail of red silk rose petals leading to the bedroom where the
bed is covered in rose petals and warm tea light candles are lit all around. Or leave a trail to
the bathroom, where a warm bath is topped by the soft petals, lit only by candlelight.
Includes over 100 scented red silk rose petals, 4 tea light candles, and a special invitation for
your lover and keepsake champagne bucket!
Use/Demo Ideas - Mail a few rose petals to your lover at work, and tell them that the rest will
be at home. Then leave a trail of rose petals leading to their bedroom or bath. Also, you can
play poker for petals. Use the petals as poker chips. The winner (who has the most petals)
gets to choose where and how they are used!

Athena’s Love Kit Tastes and scents will vary


Make your next overnight hotel stay or romantic night “in” more thrilling! Our Love Kit has all
the makings for lusty fun while sampling some of our best selling products! Compact and
designed for travel, you can get your groove on wherever you are! This item is also a perfect
gift for bachelorette parties and anniversaries. Each kit contains 1oz offerings of Coochy
Rash Free Shave Cream, Body Dew After Bath Oil with pheromones, Happy Penis Massage
Crème and Embrace Personal Lubricant.
Use/Demo Idea: Give the gift of great sex this year! This is a great up selling opportunity too!
When each guest enters your ordering room, ask: “Do you need any gifts for friends getting
married, engaged or celebrating an anniversary?” Whether they say yes or no, you can
present this item as an option for now or in the future. Also, if someone purchases it for
themselves, offer a 10% off coupon when they call to order any of the larger sizes!

52 Weeks of Naughty Nights


Over 100 scratch tickets to keep couples busy all year long. The scratch tickets are separated
into “for her eyes only” and some “for his eyes only”.
Use / Demo Ideas: Take out the satin bag, one ticket for her to read and one for him to read.
But don’t give too much away. The guests will love that they have surprises in store for them.

52 Naughty IOU’s
Description: 52 adorable cards in a convenient plastic case…the best kind of repayment for
“services rendered”.
Use/Demo Ideas: This is a great way to get your lover eating out of your hand and have
them secretly wishing you’d ask them for favors because they know how they’ll be repaid! Ask
your guests what kinds of things their partners don’t enjoy doing…then show them this
fantastic “bartering” system. A sensual massage and other lover’s delights sound like a fair
trade for having to be subjected to in-laws or doing a kitchen full of dishes!

Dirty Dice Game


Set of dice-one tells you what to do; the other tells you where to do it!
Great for traveling or any spontaneous mood setting.

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52 Sex Position Cards
Description: 52 round cards in a perfectly discreet case. Each card describes a position and
explains the benefits of each position.
Use/Demo Ideas: Many position books/manuals will give people position ideas but
sometimes positions look so complicated and people don’t know what to do once they are in
the position. Some positions simply aren’t for the average person. These cards were made for
“real” people. Propose that lovers take turns drawing 1 card every week for a year and
perform what the card suggests. This is a great gift to give brides to be or to travel with!

“I Love You” Bag


A set of romantic dice, two love notes, two kiss coupons, two romantic lotto tickets and one
tea light candle.
Demo Ideas: Show this bag and all of its contents. Let the guests know that this bag will say
“I Love You” with playful kisses, sensual massages, love notes, and so much more. What a
fun filled night of love and romance!

Lover’s Scrolls Kinky and Kama Sutra


This totally arousing game for you and your partner offers more than 100 challenges and
(s)experiments. The results are purely passionate encounters! You, or your partner, pick a scroll
from the heart using the tweezers. What is in store for you both? Will it be playful seduction,
introductory foreplay, a new position or erotic challenge? Simply pull a scroll and found out!
Scrolls are double sided – English on one side, Spanish on the other.

Use/Demo Idea: Ask a party guest to pick out a scroll and to read it out loud. The Kama Sutra
Heart has 69 challenging positions for passionate moments! Which erotic position are you going to
try? Will it be the goddess ride, the love boat, or the adoration? Accept the challenge and
experience pleasure and intimacy together. The Kinky Heart has 100 kinky challenges for daring
sexplorations! Will you be fulfilling a secret fantasy or will you be making a completely new
discovery? Discover the boundaries of your sexual relationship and experience your most intimate
moments together.

Naughty and Nice Gift Set


Enjoy the alternating pleasures of being naughty and nice with this fabulous sensual intimacy
kit! Set the mood with the non-fragrant tea lights, bathing the room in flickering, flattering
candle light. Next, place the super soft faux-fur eye mask on your partner, limiting their sight
and heightening their senses. Tickle and tease your partner with the rubber whip. You can
also enjoy the fun and flirty nature of the bedroom dice.
Use/Demo Idea: It’s easy to tease, please and tantalize each other with the Naughty and Nice
Gift Set. Not only is it beautifully packaged in a heart shaped gift box, it’s also packed full of
sexy fun. This set includes a fuzzy eye mask to heighten the senses, a rubber whip for playful
spanking or tickling, two tea light candles to create the perfect mood, and a pair of sexy dice.
The enclosed romance guide also includes tips and suggestions that will keep any couple
busy.
Present this item as the ideal gift for couples celebrating an anniversary, engagement or
wedding! It’s the ideal Valentine’s or Holiday gift for lovers!

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Love Poker
Sexy Card game that offers a great array of romantic adventures for you and your partner!

For 2 Adult players ~ Contains 1 Love Poker Playing Deck, 1 Deck of Love cards, 1 Rule
Booklet and 2 Poker hand ranking guide cards.

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Preparing for your Parties

Ready for Success


You’re at a party surrounded by interesting people. Everyone is having so much fun! You are
having a wonderful time, too, sharing information about products and the company. And you’re
being paid for offering people the business opportunity! You probably think you’re dreaming!

The event is a Home Party and the Hostess has invited you to talk about Athena’s products and
the business opportunity in a relaxed, informal, pressure-free environment. You provide the guests
with the kind of service that is so rare today…knowledgeable and enthusiastic…and have FUN
doing it! Plus, you offer your Hostess the chance to receive Hostess gifts for having a successful
event. It’s a win-win-win situation for all of you!

Practice Makes Perfect!


Are you a little nervous about doing your first parties? Don’t worry…nerves are natural! We can
reassure you that the more parties you do, the more your natural style will develop.

Here are a few ways to help you get comfortable quickly!


 Schedule at least two Home Parties a week. You will build momentum and, with
practice, the techniques you learn will become permanent.
 Focus on having FUN! When the Hostess and her guests have a good time, they will
want to book more parties! Make it a practice to re-book your Hostess for the next season
or when the next product line comes out.
 Observe other Goddesses in action. If you shadow successful Goddesses during your
training or come to Goddess demos at a Better Business Workshop, you pick up techniques
to add to your own repertoire. Take notes on ideas you like. Adapt the ideas to your
personality.
 Attend all training meetings – company meetings and team meetings. You’ll learn
something new at every one you attend.
 Have a Starter Party for your new business, if you haven’t already done so. You will earn
the Hostess Gifts and get more bookings and recruiting prospects. See Events & Promos
section.

Bright Idea!
Doing two or more Home Parties a week is actually easier than doing fewer
parties. Why? You get good at it! You don’t have to think about every step.
You get lots of good ideas from your customers, and you practice your business
skills and gain confidence.

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Success is No Accident
Using your influence before, during and after the party has a big impact on your results. You
influence the enthusiasm of your Hostess, the number of guests who attend, the size of the
orders and the number of bookings and recruiting leads. One successful party leads to another.

READY? SET? LET’S GO!


Get READY for Success!
Remember what you learned about Hostess Coaching in the General section of the manual?
“The most important part of the party happens before the event.”

A Quick Summary

 Set the date using your Open Dates sheet so you work when you want.
 Book in close. The closer the party is booked, the simpler it is for you and your Hostess.
 Give your Hostess her Hostess Packet as soon as she sets her date. Start coaching
right away while her excitement is high.
 Find out what your hostess wants. Write her wish list in the Hostess Brochure and do
the math for her. Show her what it takes to get what she wants FREE!
 Help her develop her guest list. The Hostess usually doesn’t realize how many people
she knows! She just thinks of the people she sees every day. When you help her invite
from different groups, it increases attendance – so sales, bookings and recruiting
prospects increase too.
 Encourage her to invite each guest personally and ask, “Are you available?”
Explain that only 1/3 of the people she invites will probably be able to attend so that she
won’t be disappointed when friends say, “No.”
 If you are mailing the invitations, ask the Hostess to send you the complete guest
list within three days. When you have the entire guest list with names and phone
numbers, you have a wealth of prospects to which you can offer your services.
 Encourage guests to bring a friend. Some people are much more comfortable if they
can walk in with someone else. These friends open whole new circles of influence. You
may want to have a “bring a friend (or three) and get a gift” program.
 Keep in touch with your Hostess. As your relationship builds, so will your Hostess’
commitment to having a successful party.

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What to Bring to Your Parties


Preparation Tip
It won’t be long before getting ready for a party is second nature. In the meantime, a little advance
preparation will go a long way toward increasing your comfort level. Get everything ready for your
party early in the day so you won’t feel rushed. After that, it’s always easier to restock your
supplies after your party than just before your next one.

For Your Demo:


____ Catalogs with your label or stamp with seasonal inserts
____ Order Forms
____ Pens/Pencils
____ Erasers (optional) Bright Idea:
____ Wipes/towel
____ Batteries Make sure everything is labeled or
____ Hostess Gift stamped with your contact
information.
____ Games (optional)

For the Ordering Room:


____ Calculator
____ Change Purse (1’s, 5’s, coins)
____ Athena’s Credit card slips
____ Athena’s Credit Card Acceptance Instruction Sheet (Independent Only)
____ Business Cards
____ Hostess Incentives Sheets
____ Hostess Packs
____ Open Dates Sheet
____ Recruiting Catalogs
____ Copy of law prohibiting children under 18
____ Video Review Sheets
____ Bags (a MUST for Independent Goddesses)

Reminders:
 Charge your cell phone in case of emergency and to obtain credit card authorization.
 Always leave the location of your party with someone (spouse, parent, or friend) in case of
emergency.
 Call 1-877 ATHENAS, box 11, to check the backorder line before you leave home. You’ll want
to inform your customers if something is on extended backorder.

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Set to Begin
So let’s talk about how to make sure it’s fun and professional. When you act like a professional,
people will treat you like a professional.

 Prepare yourself mentally as you’re on the way to the party. Try listening to motivational
materials. Be sure to review the titles in the Learning Resource Center. There are
booking/recruiting CD’s that will gear you up for your presentation.

 Leave your troubles on the doorstep! Mental attitude is as important as physical


preparation.

 Arrive early so you have time to talk to your Hostess before the guests arrive. If she’s a
little nervous, you can reassure her. When you arrive at the party, bring just your briefcase
to the door. When inside, ask the hostess where the ordering room will be. As you walk
through the house, without being obvious, check the other rooms for children. Also, ask the
hostess if there are any children present. Remember you cannot by Law bring in your
demo items until all children have left the premises! If a guest comes to the party with
a child, take the hostess aside and calmly explain you’re sorry, but either the child or you
needs to leave. Do not, under any circumstances, raise your voice or make anyone feel
uncomfortable! If the child can’t leave, ask the hostess when she would like to reschedule.

 While you’re setting up, ask your Hostess if she has any questions about the business
opportunity. “Now is a good time to ask me any questions you may have about becoming
an Athena’s Goddess. This party could be a Starter Party for your business and you could
take all the bookings! Is there anything you’d like to know?”

 Warmly greet the guests as they arrive and build rapport. Ask, “How do you know
_________ (the Hostess)?” Concentrate on listening to the conversation. You will hear
“green flags” about what individuals need and want so that you can offer your services.

 Encourage your Hostess to share refreshments when the guests arrive. Refreshment
time is a good opportunity to get to know people while you are not busy with your
demonstration, and with the hostess getting her guests settled early, you can start your
show on time.

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Let’s GO! It’s Time for the Party!


Even the newest Goddess can offer a terrific party experience to the Hostess and guests by
making the event interactive and focusing on service. Every party is an opportunity to offer your
Three Services:
 The opportunity to purchase products in a confidential atmosphere from a
knowledgeable representative
 Free products for your Hostesses
 A life-changing business opportunity for future Goddesses

The party divides into four steps:


Step 1: Introductions
Step 2: Presentation
Step 3: Wrap Up
Step 4: Individual Attention and Ordering Room Security

Step 1: Introductions
Begin on time! It’s a courtesy to your Hostess and her guests. The introductions take just a few
minutes and set the tone for the party.
 Have your hostess introduce you. All great public speakers get introduced and an Athena’s
Goddess is no different!
 Thank your Hostess for inviting you into her home. This night is all about your hostess and
her guests. This is a great time to give your hostess her gift. (Freedom Goddesses remember
the $10.00 Hostess Gift is added into the Hostess’ credits by the website. Anything that you
decide to give is above and beyond the $10.00 gift.)
 Introduce yourself as an Athena’s Goddess. Describe your three services. “I’m very proud of
the three services I have to offer. Tonight you’ll be able to purchase Athena’s products. My
Hostesses receive fabulous free products for getting their friends together. And my favorite
service is offering people the chance to do what I do because I just love it!”
 Explain the actual nature of “Adult Novelties.” You may be surprised how many people think
you simply sell joke gifts! It’s best to mention the products at the beginning so no one is
surprised later on!
 Explain the Hostess incentives and how they can book their own party.
 Give the guests a brief overview of the party. Explain that you will do a demonstration
followed by confidential ordering. No one will know what items are purchased and names
and addresses are never sold or given to other companies.

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 Let your guests know of any special sales or promotions you’re offering and that future orders are
always welcome. Be sure to explain your personal website. Let them know that this is another
service for them to order from the privacy of their own home.
 Have guests fill out the order form. Assure them the information provided is for your use only. If
they choose to be on the mailing list, they should check off the mailing list option at the bottom of
the form.
 Advise the guests of the S & H fees and how they will receive their orders.
 Let your guests know what payment methods are acceptable. If they are paying by check, you’ll
need to see a valid driver’s license or State ID. There is a $25.00 fee for any check returned for
any reason.
 There are no refunds and all sales are final, therefore, guests need to make their choices
carefully. All motorized devices have a 30-day product replacement guarantee for
manufacturing/mechanical defects only.
 Have the guests turn to the wish list at the back of the catalog and encourage them to write down
the products they’re interested in purchasing as you demonstrate them.

Here is an example of a typical introduction:

“Hi everyone (big smiles, making eye contact while scanning the group). My name is ______. I am a
Goddess for Athena’s Home Novelties and we are going to have some serious fun here tonight! Are
you ready? Before I begin, I would like to thank our hostess (name) for hosting a party this evening.
For being a hostess, she will get a free gift in addition to earning free merchandise from the sales
tonight. If you like what you see and you are interested in hosting a party, I would be more than happy
to schedule one with you after the show.”

Next, does anyone know what an adult novelty is? (Give away a pillow sampler or other prize to the
person who answers this correctly). Great! Now that we know why we are really here, who has been to
one of these tasteful and educational parties before? No one? Well then, let me tell you what we are
going to do...first I will be showing you several items from our extensive product line so you can see,
taste, touch, and smell them for yourselves! I will tell you everything, and more in some cases, than
you would ever need to know about these products. That’s my job! Later, you will have the opportunity
to speak to me, one-on-one, in a private ordering room. You will be able to order the products you want
in a confidential setting. Please feel free to fill out the wish list located on the last page of your catalog.
I know there will be so many things you want. Ask me how you can earn products for free! You may
make purchases with cash, checks with a valid license or ID, Visa, MC, American Express or Discover.
Please be aware that if a check is returned for any reason there is $25.00 fee. Also, ALL SALES ARE
FINAL, there are no refunds, so please make your choices carefully. Your hostess will not know what
or how much anyone purchased, however, she will know the total dollar amount of sales because she
receives a percentage of these sales in free product---which by the way, is the real reason you are all
here, not just because she likes you!

Again, if any of you having a great time tonight would like to host a party of your very own, you can
either tell me tonight in the ordering room, or call me anytime; my number is on the back of the catalog.
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a chance to win ___________________.) (Only state this if you are offering a special) So------unless
you have any questions...let’s talk about love!”

Take a few minutes to write down what you would say as your opening segment for your parties. Be
sure to cover the “basics”. After you have your opening complete, practice in front of your family,
friends, and even in front of a mirror to get comfortable!

Most Goddesses hand out catalogs, order forms, writing utensils and erasers (a special gift just for
coming) just before beginning their actual demo. The erasers are a great icebreaker! You can

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simply ask which color each guest would like, or mix a bunch of them up in a basket or satin bag
and let the guests pick! You can tell the guests that the only items you would like back at the end of
your demonstration are the pens and/or pencils and you’d appreciate it if they would put the
erasers on the end of them during the demonstration. That way they’ll have something of their own
to chew! Remember not to leave the basket out or all your erasers will be gone!
Step 2: Presentation
So what’s next...? The products of course! And so many products there are! It’s very important
that the flow of your demo makes logical sense to you. We have hundreds of products in our line;
therefore, this may seem like an impossible task to accomplish! With this in mind, we’ve created a
few steps that should make the whole process a little easier.
Step 1: Take all of the products you received in your kit and lay them out on a flat surface (the
bed, table, floor or wherever is convenient and safe for you at the moment). Wow! Look at all that
fun stuff that you now own! Before we go any further, we encourage you to test and try out as
many of our products as you can so that you have a true understanding of them. Be professional!
Never say, “When I used this, it did (that)”.

**PLEASE NOTE: You can not test and try out the same toys that you will be using in
your demo! It would be a safety hazard not only for you, but also for your guests! The lotions
may be sampled by putting some in a separate container for personal use, but never the toys!
Step 2: Separate the products into groups, or categories, based on what you think are similar or
belong together. These should be basic categories like bath products, massage products, lotions,
toys, cuffs and so on. You may also want to choose what you would like your “Grande Finale” item
to be.

Step 3: Think about the categories of products (not the detail items) and imagine that you have 24
hours (or maybe 48 depending on your kit size!) in which to use all of these products. Now,
arrange the categories into the order that you would use them. Again, don’t get caught up in the
details here, just the categories. Would bathing be first so you’re nice and squeaky clean, or would
it be last to clean up? What makes sense to you?

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CATEGORY WHAT ITEMS GO IN THIS CATEGORY?

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Step 4: Now, look at your categories, one at a time, and put the items in the order you would use
them during that wonderful 24-48 hour period. While you are arranging the items within their
respective categories, notice which items are very similar. If items are similar, you can demo one
item and simply refer to the others. Let your guests know that most of the other items are available
for tasting, touching and feeling in the ordering room after the show for those who are interested.
Keep in mind, your demo should only be about 1 to 1-1/2 hours long. It is also recommended you
demo the best of the best in our product line so that guests identify our name with the highest
quality products available. This, of course, will help you get higher sales!

Once you have narrowed your demo down to about 20-25 items, list all the items on the chart on
the following pages. Now, write down the key points that you want to cover about each of those
items. You may find it helpful to actually take the items out of their packaging and hold them while
you think about what you want to say. You may also want to refer back to the product’s specific
information for ideas.

Remember, the manual is your first, and best reference! Some Goddesses make a little chart
by putting the product names along the left side. Across the top they make columns for Product
Purpose; How will this make sexual encounters better; How to Use and Price. This helps them
cover all the information they want at their parties. Or making “cheat labels” for each item you
demo - on each label put the flavors, price, size, if water soluble or edible, and any allergy alerts.

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ITEM NAME WHAT WILL I SAY ABOUT THIS ITEM?

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ITEM NAME WHAT WILL I SAY ABOUT THIS ITEM?

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When you’ve completed your list, check to make sure these key areas are covered:

 PC Muscle
 Female G-Spot location/Urination feeling when stimulated
 Male prostate location-2 ways to stimulate-inside and out
 Difference in male/female arousal response times!
 Female need for clitoral stimulation to have orgasms (most cases)
 Female/Male lack of ability to have orgasms due to stress
 Re-igniting the spark - couples that have been together for long periods
 Orgasmic responses from teasing and relaxing...building to a greater release
 Anal sex – at some parties this is an introduction to this topic, so address it with tact!
These are just a few of the areas that, when covered or discussed at a party, will inevitably
enhance your customers’ lives. When you can relate these areas to the use of our products, you
have a sure sale and know your customer will be happy.

WHAT SHOULD I USE TO TRANSPORT MY DEMO?

Once you have decided which items you are going to demo at your parties, you will need
something in which to transport them. When making the decision on what type of containers to
purchase, you first must think about the flow of your presentation and what kind of “look” you want
to portray. Plastic bins are inexpensive, sturdy and available in many sizes, but this may not be
the “look” you’d like to have when entering your hostess’ home. Many Goddesses use the plastic
bins, while many others use luggage sets with rollers for easier movement, baskets, seasonal
buckets, pails and beach bags. You may also find that throughout your business career you will
change your containers as well as your entire demo!

** Athena’s now carries the perfect solution to transport your demo items.
Please view the website for details on the Nymphomation Rolling Toy Trunk. **

Some Goddesses choose to have different containers for the different categories of their demo.
For example, some have one container for the “bath & waterproof” segment, another for the
“massage & relaxation” segment, yet another for the “toy segment” and finally one for the “grand
finale segment”. The separation helps build anticipation among the guests!

After you’ve purchased your containers, you’ll need to determine how to place the items and in
what order you want demo them. It’s best to choose something that has easy access and will keep
everything organized (to a degree!) so your demo flows without interruption.

Always remember basic product handling procedures...keep bottles upright and don’t put too much
weight on top of the toys! You should be able to find containers at your local department, craft, or
hardware stores.

Always remember basic product handling procedures:


 Keep all bottles in the upright position
 Do not stack toys on top of each other

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 Keep products out of extreme heat and cold

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When purchasing your containers, keep in mind that you’ll also need something to carry your
catalogs, order forms, pens, calculator, flyers and any printed materials you’d like to bring. Most
Goddesses have an expandable briefcase that they just swing over their shoulder. This helps
keep all these items together for easy access.

Be sure to keep your demo items clean and fresh looking at all times. Guests will be quickly turned
off by dirty toys and lotions! Always be sure to clean the caps and outside of your lotion bottles so
no hardened product collects around the rims. It’s a good idea to have a package of wipes in your
demo kit so you can clean the toys as they are returned and before you put them away. This also
saves time from having to clean the toys between parties.

Batteries should be removed from the toys between parties to avoid draining them. It’s
embarrassing to show a product at a party and have 30 guests anticipating seeing it in action, then
turn it on and NOTHING...dead batteries! Turns that grand finale into a grand flop!

Many Goddesses keep their demo toys in silk bags. You can make these or you can purchase
wine bags for this purpose. Most of our toys will fit nicely into the wine bags and it’s a great way to
store them in your demo containers. Taking the toys out of their original packaging makes it easy
for you to keep them clean and also saves lots of room in your containers. You will be amazed at
how many items you can fit into a small container when you remove the packaging! These bags
also help you keep track of your demo items as they circulate throughout the party. If you are
finished with your demo, have put all of your demo items away but still have an empty bag, you
know there is still an item circulating the room. You can simply ask the guests if they see the item
that belongs in that bag. This is a nice way of bringing their attention to your knowledge of an item
gone missing.

REPLACING BROKEN DEMO ITEMS/PURCHASING NEW DEMO ITEMS

You can replace and add new items to your demo at any time. The more variety you show at your
parties, the more you will sell. With the intimate nature of our product line it’s very important that a
guest be able to see, touch, taste and smell as many products as possible in order to make the
best choice.

It’s also a good idea to change the items you show at parties from time to time. You will often work
with customers who book parties from one another. To show the same items at each party would
not be to your advantage. Each time you order supplies, such as catalogs and order forms,
consider ordering a new item for your demo.

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Demo Decor
Some Goddesses like to follow the company theme of The Greek Goddess image. They use
plants (synthetic vines) to decorate their demo baskets and ordering room. Others change decor
depending on the time of year or the approaching holidays. It is entirely up to you if you decide to
do any extra decorating at all. It is not required, however it certainly adds to the atmosphere.
Remember: keep all receipts for tax purposes! Here are a few ideas to help get your own creative
mind buzzing...

Spring time decor - Use synthetic vines and flowers to simulate the growing beauty that is
awakened in nature every spring after the cold winter thaw. Have them intertwined within your
demo containers.

Summer time decor - Use anything beach-like (beach balls, sand pails, beach toys, beach towels
etc.) or representative of a holiday cookout. This time of year it’s great to spray a bit of the Body
Dew on before your shows to familiarize your guests to the scent as well as all of the wonderful
uses!

Fall time decor - Try any synthetic colored leaves and vine colored plants to bring the beauty of
the fall foliage right into your party and ordering rooms! Take several leaves and mix them into
your demo to simulate the effect of pulling items from a large pile of leaves. You could even be
creative with your clothing for Halloween in the month of October. Some Goddesses alternate
between several different costumes for their parties throughout the month! Try doing some of your
demo out of a plastic pumpkin or cauldron.

Winter time decor - Use synthetic snow and/or white snow blankets to give your demos the feel of
a romantic, beautiful, snowy winter night. You could even use general holiday decor. Signs that
read “Happy Holidays” or “Season’s Greetings” are typically safe. Try doing your demo out of a
stocking or box wrapped like a present in holiday paper. You may want to look into a “Holiday
outfit” of some sort to wear at your parties, or perhaps wear glittery outfits to help set a fun,
positive, festive mood. As you may already know, the time just before and just after the Holidays
can be a most stressful time of year for some people. Our parties are just the way to help people
relax and enjoy themselves.

**Remember - you can always decorate your invitations (and other paperwork) accordingly as well
to help build the enthusiasm from the beginning! Plan at least a month or two ahead of time so you
can mail out the correct corresponding materials.

These are only a few of the endless decor ideas that you can use. Sit back, relax, and let your
own mind take you where it wants you to go! And most of all...have a great time!

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Step 3: Wrap Up
As you are packing up your demo items to head into the ordering room, tell your “Why
Story”.

Interactive “WHY Story”

Print out Celestial Beginnings from the Downloadable Forms section


of the web site to develop your WHY story.

Your why story should be told in the middle or close to the end of your presentation.

Hand out Customer Care Cards and say something like the following. “Thank you so
much for coming this evening. We’ve had a lot of fun together. This is my business
and I take it very seriously, so I’d love you to take a moment to fill out this card. It
will help me provide ongoing service for all your Athena’s products needs. ”

Customer Care Card Hostess _____________________


Name ___________________________________________
Address _________________________________________
_________________________________________________
E-mail ________________________________________________________
Best phone number to reach me: __________________________________
Best time to reach me: ___________________________________________
My three favorite products are: ___________________________________
1. What did you enjoy most about tonight’s Athena’s party?
2. Would you be interested in hosting a party and receiving a free shopping spree?
3. Would you be interested in information about our business opportunity?
4. How else may I be of service? Would you like me to contact you when we have a
new catalog and/or specials?

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 Ask the guests to fill out their name, address, phone number and e-mail
address. “Please write down the best number and time to reach you.”

 Walk the guests through each question. Asking for this information at the end
of your presentation when they have gotten to know you means they will be
comfortable answering the questions.

 If your Hostess is considering becoming a Goddess you can say, “Our


Hostess is at the thinking stage about becoming an Athena’s Goddess. If you
would help her get started by being one of her first Hostesses, please put a heart
next to #2.

 Collect the Customer Care Cards. Quickly scan the cards before you move to
the ordering room to begin taking orders. They will provide many booking and
recruiting “green flags.” Customer Care Cards provide the perfect tool for
identifying interest and offering ongoing service to your customers.

 Note that not everyone will come into your ordering room. Having a customer
care card from each of the party guests is a great way for people to still be able
to book parties at your show.

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Step 4: Individual Attention and Ordering Room Security


Once you have completed the demo portion of the party, the next step is the actual
ordering process for the guests. Unfortunately, there are some people out there who
may try to take advantage of the “hurried” atmosphere during this portion of the evening!
Following are a few tips to keep calm and organized at this point in your party:
 Never leave your demo items in the “party” room when you are in the ordering
room! There are two very good reasons for this:
1. Once in the ordering room, people ALWAYS want to see things again, or may
need to compare sizes. It’s easier to have the items with you.
2. Your demo kit could be significantly smaller when you return to it.
We highly recommend you also bring your books with you into the ordering room.
 Most Goddesses choose to lay the items from their demo kits or stock on a bed
for viewing purposes. Be sure you use a protective plastic cloth or sheet to
display the items thereby preventing any damage to the Hostess’ bedspread from
possible leaking products.
 Only allow one to two customers at the most, in the ordering room at a time.
Each guest deserves your individual attention. Greet each customer with a huge
smile and begin dialogue by asking them if they enjoyed the party!
 Keeping yourself organized will eliminate distractions. The easier things are for
you during the ordering process, the more individual attention you can pay to
your customers.

Freedom Goddesses
 Remind each guest that their order will be sent to their Hostess’ home from
Athena’s warehouse within 14 business days, and that each order is individually
packaged for their privacy. Also inform the guest that if any items they are
ordering are currently on backorder, the back order will be sent directly to their
address (not to the hostess) when it becomes available.

Independent Goddesses
 Know what items are in which bin and have your bags ready to go! This will help
keep the ordering process moving, which everyone will appreciate!
 When filling an order, first make a pile of the items to purchase away from the
main display area. Then, once the items have been selected, fill out the order
form and give the guest the total. While they are getting their payment together,
check the items that need batteries and then double check the order, item by
item, while putting them into the brown bag.

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 Once the order, catalog, business card and whatever else you would like them to
have is in the bag, fold over the top and give them the bag as they are walking
out the door. This way there is no confusion and no opportunity to do any “extra”
shopping of the “free kind!”
 Independent Goddesses will need an efficient and easy to understand system to
show customers what they are taking home with them the night of the party and
what will be shipped to them within 14 business days. Please keep in mind that
the party guests may be drinking or may go out after the party. The may “forget”
what they received that evening. One way to do make this clear is to put a check
mark next to anything that they are taking with them and circle the SKU # of any
items that will be shipped. Review the items that they are taking home with them
and show the customer that you are “checking off” those items they have
received. Let them know that when they receive the remainder of their order by
mail, they will be getting any items that are circled on the order form. This helps
to ensure that they do not call you weeks later stating that they are still waiting for
something that you gave them the night of the party!

All Goddesses
 Be sure to thank them and let them know you appreciate their purchase. Ensure
them that you are available in the event of a question. Try to call them by their
first name as you bid them farewell.
 When re-packing your demo and/or inventory, be sure that everything is locked
up and wrapped up tight, and again, keep your doors locked when you are not at
the car. Also, keep your money with you at all times, or lock it up in the car on
the first trip!
 Your safety, financial security and your Hostess’ feelings are of the utmost
importance. Always be safe and smart! As you are taking each guest’s order in
the ordering room, you have a perfect opportunity to talk with each guest about
booking a party and/or exploring the business opportunity. As you work with
each guest one-on-one, you will continue to build rapport.

Your one-on-one customer time is your chance to:


 Book future parties and begin coaching your future Hostesses
 Invite prospects to find out more about the business opportunity
 Add new customers to your mailing list

Booking ideas:
 Offer every guest the opportunity to book a party. When you hand your guest their
completed order form, also hand her your Open Dates sheet with a pencil and say, “You
really seemed to enjoy yourself. Why not invite a few friends in for a party and get lots of
free things for yourself? Take a look at my Open Dates…if one of them works for you,
just pencil in your name and number next to the date.”

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 Booking boosters: Wrap up a small gift in shiny paper and let your guests know that
the first two people that choose a date from your Open Dates sheet will get an extra
thank-you gift.

Recruiting ideas:
 Offer every guest the opportunity to take business information. Don’t pre-judge
who will be interested. “I don’t know if there is anything about what I do that looks
interesting to you, but I’d like to invite you to find out more. If I give you some
information, would you look at it?”
 Comment on what you have seen or heard that leads you to believe a guest may be
interested. “I noticed that…” or “I heard you mention…” Then say, “I think you might
enjoy doing what I do because ________________. If I give you some information,
would you take a look?” Schedule a time to get together/talk in the next 24-48 hours.
“This contains some general information. Tomorrow, we’ll talk about how the business
might fit in your life.”

The Party’s Over


Record and total the product totals only from the customer orders. Let your Hostess
know what she has earned in Hostess rewards so far. Ask if she would like to increase
her FREE gifts by contacting people who had to miss her party. Set a goal with her for
the number of orders she would like to add. Remember that the party must be
submitted within five (5) calendar days.

But there is still more!


D.A.T.E. Time
Though the party is over, there are always more sales, booking and recruiting leads than
you got at the event. Schedule D.A.T.E. (Day After The Event) time the day after the party.
You’ll be amazed how many of the guests have been thinking about you and the fun they
had at the party! Ask, “Is there anything about hosting a party or being an Athena’s
Goddess that you didn’t have a chance to ask me?”

Your Paperwork
Send a short, hand-written thank you note to your Hostess immediately. Mention
something specific about her party (i.e. how nice her friends were).
Contact your Hostess about five weeks after her party to see if she is pleased with her
merchandise. She will thoroughly appreciate your follow-up. Your conversation may
result in a referral, a re-booking or recruit interest.

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 Keep all lotions, potions, liquids, gels and sands in an upright position when you
store your demo containers. It only takes one time to have them leak in a Hostess’
home to learn the lesson the hard way!

 Keep all lotions & toys out of extreme heat and cold! Many actually change
consistency and force their way out of their container. This will give you quite the
surprise when you reach for them! Some may have their effectiveness reduced.
This extreme temperature situation refers to leaving your demo in the car on a hot
summer day, or on a cold winter night. The toys may actually freeze and then thaw
out, causing them to “sweat” (you know how hot it gets with our toys!). This
moisture may be just enough to damage the fragile insides!

 Be careful not to stack too many products on top of each other, or throw them into
your demo bins. The weight, or jostling, may damage their fragile insides.

 Toys were made to withstand only what a vagina can do to them. Since most
vaginas can’t bend toys in 1/2, bending your toys may break them! Tell your guests
this, too.

 Batteries should not be left in toys for long periods of time or between parties
(more than a day or two). This is for two main reasons:
o 1) The batteries wear out more quickly if left inside. Sometime the
slightest movement turns the toys on very low! You may not even know
one is on and before long the batteries will be dead!
o 2) The batteries can and may explode when left inside the toys. This
makes a big mess, and will destroy the toy, costing you $$$$.
 Wash your demo toys every 4-5 parties (or more if you like) to keep them looking
and feeling like new! Who wants to see and touch a toy that is filthy dirty? Would
you buy a product that way? All you need is some hot water and antibacterial soap
or use Mighty Tidy Toy Cleaner to take care of your toys. Or better yet, keep a
bottle of Mighty Tidy Toy Cleaner in your kit so you can clean the toys before you
put them away. Don’t forget to wash the “After Sex” towels after parties. These can
get pretty scary sometimes!

 There is a 30-day guarantee for manufacturing defects on Athena’s battery or a/c


operated toys.

 Only Athena’s products can be sold or incorporated at an Athena’s party. All


products must be approved by Athena’s and advertised in the catalogs printed by
the office. The company works very hard to maintain the integrity of the quality
products we carry and this cannot be jeopardized in any way. This is also stated
clearly in the business contract and terms/conditions. Selling or incorporating any
other products bought from any source other than Athena’s will result in immediate
termination.

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Preparation Tips
It won’t be long before getting ready for a party is second nature. In the meantime, a
little advance preparation will go a long way toward increasing your comfort level. Get
everything ready for your party early in the day so you won’t feel rushed. After that, it’s
always easier to restock your supplies after your party than just before your next one.

For Your Demo:


____ catalogs with your label or stamp
____ order forms
____ pens/pencils
____ Bamboo Booties or Gloves
____ Heavenly Goddess linen bag
____ Heavenly Goddess foot basins and liners
____ Heavenly Goddess towels
____ sampling spoons
____ sandwich bags
For the Ordering Room:
____ calculator
____ change purse (1’s, 5’s, coins)
____ credit card slips
____ business cards
____ hostess packs
____ open dates sheet
Reminders:
 Charge your cell phone in case of emergency and to obtain credit card authorization.
 Always leave the location of your party with someone (spouse, parent, friend) in case
of emergency.
 Call 1-877 ATHENAS, box 11, to check the backorder line before you leave home.
You’ll want to inform your customers if something is on extended backorder.

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Healing Hands
Supplies Needed
1 jar of Manicure Miracle
Heavenly Goddess towels (1 per guest)
1 bottle of Heavenly Goddess Lotion (or more if needed)
Heavenly Goddess linen bag
Bamboo Gloves (1 per guest)
sandwich bags (2 per guest)
sampling spoons
You will need access to a sink and microwave
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 Before each guest takes their seat direct them to the sink designated by
hostess. At the sink, you will give them a sample of the Manicure Miracle
using the sampling spoons. Have the guests rub the product into their dry
hands and then rinse their hands at the sink. Provide each guest with a
Heavenly Goddess towel to dry their hands.

 As the guests are trying Manicure Miracle you should take this opportunity
to put three squirts of the Heavenly Goddess lotion into a sandwich bag
(each guest should receive one for each hand) and microwave them for 5
seconds.

 Once each guest is seated, pass out the bags with the warmed lotion.
The guests should keep their hands in these bags for about 5 minutes,
massaging their hands with the lotion during this time.

 While the guests are massaging their hands. You can do your introduction
to Heavenly Goddess, thank your hostess for having you there and give
her any samples you may have purchased for her as free gifts.

 Now is a great time to share your “Why Story” with the guests as well as
explain the benefits of booking a party of their own.

 Next, you will have each guest remove the bags from theirs hands and
you will dispose of them.

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 Now it is time to hand out the Bamboo Gloves to each guest. Ask them to
keep them on until the end of the party (anywhere from 40 minutes to an
hour).

 While the guests have the gloves on, do your presentation in order of the
catalog.

 When speaking of Massage

It is a good idea to demo one of the following so you can interact with the
crowd!

1. The Massage Mitts with lotion and a Silver Bullet along with the
Silk Eye Pillow
2. The Soy Candle and The Amazing Hot Heart Massager
3. The Happy Hearts with the Silk Eye Pillow
4. The Hitachi Magic Wand

 Explain all the various Foot Care products and let the guests know that
they can host a “Sole Survivor Party” in which each guest will get to
sample the Foot Care products.

 Go over the various packages available:


Skinny Dip Duo / Nag Champa Duo
Deluxe Mitt set with or without Silver Bullet
The Sole Survivor Set
The Lavender Lover Set

 Be sure to cover all categories in the catalog.

 Now it is time to remove the gloves and have the guests massage the
remaining lotion into their skin.

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 Don’t forget to mention that any guest who spends $100 or more will
receive a FREE gift from Heavenly Goddess!

o If you are a Freedom Goddess, you will need to include the SKU #
5613 for the gift on the customer’s order. The gift is a Heavenly
Goddess foot kit which includes pumice stone and nail brush in a
convenient travel case with Heavenly Goddess Logo.
o If you are a Traditional Goddess, you are responsible for providing
a Free gift to any customer who spends $100.00 (before tax and
handling).
 This gift can include but it is not limited to:
 Two samples of any Heavenly Goddess products (i.e.
Heavenly Goddess Skinny Dip Hand and Body Lotion
Sample and a sample of Heavenly Goddess Skinny
Dip Massage Oil) or
 Heavenly Goddess foot kit (includes pumice stone
and nail brush in a convenient travel case with the
Heavenly Goddess Logo)

 Go around to each guest with your Heavenly Goddess linen bag and have
them place their gloves and towels in it.

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Sole Survivor

Supplies Needed
Heavenly Goddess towels (1 per guest)
Heavenly Goddess linen bag
Heavenly Goddess Sea Salt Foot Soak
Heavenly Goddess Ginger Spice Foot Scrub
Heavenly Goddess Foot Repair Cream
Bamboo Booties (1 pair per guest)
foot basins and liners (1 per guest)
sampling spoons
water pitcher

You will need access to hot water


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 Have each guest take a seat and provide them with a Heavenly Goddess catalog
and towel and have them remove their shoes and socks along with folding their
pants up over their calves.

 You will provide each guest with a basin filled ½ ways with warm water and have
them place both feet in it.

 Using a sampling spoon, put a few scoops of the Heavenly Goddess Sea Salt
Foot Soak in each basin.

 Let the guests soak their feet for about 10 minutes.

 While the guests are soaking their feet and relaxing, conduct your opening, thank
your Hostess for her time and for having a Heavenly Goddess Spa Party and
provide her with any samples you may have purchased for her as “free gifts”. Be
sure and talk about the incentives guests can receive for booking their own
Heavenly Goddess Spa Party.

 Share your “Why Story” with the guests.

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 With your sample spoons, give each guest a spoonful (one for each foot) of the
Heavenly Goddess Ginger Spice Foot Scrub (some guests may request more
than others).

 Have each guest rub the product into their feet and explain this product is used
for exfoliating the dead skin and helps with the dry and cracked areas of the feet,
particularly the heels.

 Now would be a good time to find out if the guests need anymore warm water. If
so have them remove their feet and add the warm water with the water pitcher.

 As the guests are rubbing and soaking their feet in the basin, start the Bathing
segment of your demo. Be sure to explain all the packages that are available:

Skinny Dip Duo / Nag Champa Duo


Deluxe Mitt set with or without the Silver Bullet
The Sole Survivor Set
The Lavender Lover Set
The “Divinity” Gift Set

 Rinse your guests feet with warm water while they hold their foot over their
basin. Have them dry off their feet with the Heavenly Goddess towel that you
had given to them earlier.

 With your sampling spoons, give each guest a spoonful (one for each foot) of the
Heavenly Goddess Foot Repair Cream (some guests may request more than
others so be sure to carry extra spoons) and have them rub it into their feet
focusing on the dry/cracked areas of the feet, particularly the heels.

 You will now provide each guest with a set of the Bamboo Booties.

 Have each guest put on the booties and wear them for the remainder of your
presentation.

 Continue with your demo going through each category in order of the catalog.

 Be sure to cover all of the categories in the catalog.

 When speaking of Massage

It is a good idea to demo one of the following so you can interact with the
crowd!

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1. The Massage Mitts with lotion and Silver Bullet along with the Silk Eye
Pillow
2. The Soy Candle and The Amazing Hot Heart Massager
3. The Happy Hearts with the Silk Eye Pillow

 Explain the various hand care products and let the guests know that they can
host a “Healing Hands Party” in which each guest will sample these products.

 Don’t forget to mention that any guest who spends $100 or more they will
receive a FREE gift from Heavenly Goddess!

o If you are a Freedom Goddess, you will need to include the SKU # 2613
for the gift on the customer’s order. The gift is a Heavenly Goddess foot
kit which includes pumice stone and nail brush in a convenient travel case
with Heavenly Goddess Logo.

o If you are a Traditional Goddess, you are responsible for providing a Free
gift to any customer who spends $100.00 (before tax and handling). This
gift can include but it is not limited to:

 Two samples of any Heavenly Goddess products (i.e.


Heavenly Goddess Skinny Dip Hand and Body Lotion
Sample and a sample of Heavenly Goddess Skinny Dip
Massage Oil) or
 Heavenly Goddess foot kit (includes pumice stone and nail
brush in a convenient travel case with the Heavenly
Goddess Logo.

 Remind the guests of the incentives they will receive if they book a Heavenly
Goddess Spa party of their own.

 Now it is time to remove the booties and have the guests massage the remaining
Foot Repair Cream into their feet.

 Go around with the Heavenly Goddess linen bag and ask each guest to place
their booties and towels inside the bag.

 You may also want to ask for feedback from the guests seeing how they liked the
party!

Next it is time to move on to ordering!

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