Great I-Pod Give-Away!

Linen World is offering ALL CONSULTANTS

the opportunity to
receive a FREE IPOD SHUFFLE!!

For Recruiting / Refering a New Consultant!

(see monthly mailing for complete details)

Here’s All You Need to receive your FREE IPOD from Linen World:
1) Individually Complete at least (2) paid party count in June 2007 and
2) Recruit / Refer a NEW Consultant to Linen World:
a. Who joins between May 20th & June 30th
b. Completes at least (2) paid shows by July 31, 2007

Let me know your feedback to this Terrific Incentive!

Mike

Open House

We would like to thank all Linen World Consultants & Guests who took part in our Annual Open House on Friday. I think it is a tremedous testimant to the professionalism of our people when they come from to New York from VT, VA, MD, PA, OH, and more to be part of the selection process for the new Fall Merchandise Line.

I am looking forward to reviewing the feedback forms & working to create an even better product line for our hostesses & guests. I went to college @ the University of Rochester & the school's motto is "Meloria", which means, "Always Better." - I truly belive that Linen World, her people, programs & direction help bring the concept of Melioria into focus. We are better than we were yesterday, and strive to be better yet tomorrow. Please keep your thoughts, input, suggestions & ideas coming (you can comment here or email me mike@linenworld.com)

One last thing, Yes, my voice is still gone on Sunday - (I think my wife, Susan, is enjoying the quiet!) - Again, thanks to everyone for making Open House a Success - I would like to personally thank Mary Lynn, Lois & Chris G for their assistance in setting up & materful job of product presentation! Take care & enjoy your weekend.

Hostess Program for June

I would like to hear some feedback on how Consultant's are promoting the "Buy One" Get THREE FREE Fun & Furry Blanket Promotion for June?



To recap, a June Hostess Receives:
>10% Show sales in Free Merchandise
>$100 in merchandise for just $25*
>Hostess Discount Items

PLUS

>Hostesses can purchase a $24.99 Fun & Furry Blanket
and receive THREE more Free - that's 4 Blankets for the price of one!*
*with 15 orders

Our goal in offering a rewarding hostess plan is to ensure that consultants can enjoy full show schedules.

Looking forward to Linen World's Annual Open House on Friday -
This event is a wonderful time to see both old & new friends -
We have a great day planned, including reviewing many of the
product lines, categories & new merchandise for the Fall Season.

I am going to "try" and figure out how I can post some of the
new items being reviewed on this blog. Wish me luck!

Linen World Blog Begins

...Well, I guess it had to start some time. After being in business for over 28 years, Linen World Home Party Plan has it's own blog.

The purpose of these postings is, hopefully, to create a dialouge regarding direct sales in general, and Linen World in specific. The explosion of the direct sales industry over the last decade has created both opportunities & obstacles. Since the mid to late 1990's, the reputation of home party sales (i.e. direct marketing) has risen from the backroom to the boardroom.

I have been involved with building a home party plan for almost my whole life- The company was started by my dad (Al Chavanne) on a wing & a prayer out the the basement of my parents home in the late 1970's - No catalogs, no order forms, and to call the operation pre-historic would be too generous.

Over time, and with a lot of hard work, a little luck & some truly great friends & sales consultants, Linen World has evolved into a leading supplier of home textiles, decor, gifts & quality merchandise for every member of the family.

We have always followed a few simple guidelines- Treat everyone with courtesy & respect, Understand that our sales team is our most important asset & provide them with the tools & resources they need for success & longevity - Our goal is to create a rewarding, professional opportunity where Consultants can achieve a significant & lasting source of supplemental income without pressure and without investing their own financial resources.

So, I would love to hear your comments, theories, thoughts, horror stories, etc. about direct sales - I would also be glad to address any questions you may have on the industry, as well as provide insight into some key topics for consideration before working with Linen World or any direct sales company. Take care!

Michael Chavanne / President

Linen World