Never Forget Another Holiday, SendOutCards Fills Out And Mails Cards For You

When those gift and card giving holidays start to sneak up on you, it only means one thing: time to buy or fish out some cards and get them mailed. Even just a few personalized holiday cards can take up to an hour to complete, address, stamp and seal for delivery. The process is time consuming and SendOutCards has noticed. While you choose the card and personalize it with your own message, they do the rest. For the eco-conscious, the cards are printed on recycled paper.

Suzy Michaels, an independent representative for SendOutCards, has been selling their services since 2006. Like many representatives, she started as a satisfied customer and her passion for the company eventually grew into a business.

What inspired you to join with SendOutCards?

I was shown a demo of the SendOutCards (SOC) system and I immediately liked the service! I have always been a card sender so this was a great fit. I saw it as something I could really use and would feel very comfortable promoting. It’s a simple system to send greeting cards while saving time and money. Also, I love the company’s ideas which is “You get back what you send out in life.” SOC gives us a mechanism to easily send out positives to the world.

How does the service work?

It’s internet-based so can be used anywhere in the world. To send a card, we follow a few simple steps which take about a minute or so: 1) choose a personal or business card from the SOC online card catalog (13,000+ to choose from); 2) type a personal message & add photos if desired; 3) choose a gift (ie: chocolate, coffee, pet treats, etc.) or gift card (ie: Starbucks, Barnes & Noble, etc.) to go with the card (optional); 4) preview the card & click the “send” button. The company prints it, stuffs it, puts a stamp on it and sends it for us!

How has your business grown since you joined in 2006?

When I first joined, I mainly used the service to connect with friends and family. The following year I started to promote it in referral and networking groups. As I increased my network and built relationships, my business has steadily grown one person at a time. Now I have a group of over 40 customers and distributors.

What goals do you have for yourself and your involvement with SendOutCards over the next year?

I will continue to send cards every day, listen to training calls, and attend seminars which are in various cities in the U.S. and in Australia. I’m going to continue participating in networking groups and get to know more and more business owners. I’m exploring ways of building relationships online and sharing this amazing service with those who could use it. I also intend to grow my business in other part of the country including Wisconsin, my home state, and other countries such as Australia and New Zealand.

Pictureplus Photo CardsWhat makes this business unique when compared to the competition?

So many things! It brings back the old-fashioned etiquette of card writing combined with modern technology. The cost of our standard card is only 62 cents which is far below the industry average of $2-$3 (according to Hoover’s Industry Statistics). We can have our own handwriting font and signatures, design our cards with personal photos, be reminded of birthdays, send campaigns (ie: send a holiday card to a large group of people in seconds), and we get paid for it! It’s easy to show people as all we need is a computer and access to the internet. As for competition, there really isn’t any since no other greeting card company offers what SOC does.

Would you mind telling us a little about the business opportunity they offer? What are the requirements? How much does it cost?

There are three different ways to join: as a retail customer, a wholesale customer, or an entrepreneur. The cost to join is different for each way, starting at $25 to be a basic retail customer to less than $500 for an entrepreneur package. I’m more than happy to discuss the options with anyone. For a business introduction, please see: www.socreview.com/suzy

What lessons have you been able to take from your experience with this business?

I’ve found out that the best way to build this business is through growing relationships. I love to meet people and make a connection with them. The key is keeping in touch by sending out positive messages to the people in your life. SOC provides us with an easy way to do so. I’ve realized it’s true that appreciation wins over self-promotion!

Is this it or would you like to consider getting involved with another business in the future?

This is it! I plan to be involved with SendOutCards for a long time. I’m very happy with this company and the business opportunity it provides. I like that I can do this business anywhere, from home or at a coffee shop or while traveling around the world, as I hope to do some day.

If you only had one minute to describe why you feel so strongly about this business and the opportunity it offers, what would you say?

It’s an amazing and unique service which is fun to use, inexpensive, and makes it easy to keep in touch with people. The best way to describe it is to let someone experience it! Send a FREE card or two on me! To do this, go to my website: www.sendoutcards.com/suzy click on my banner and you’ll be walked through the card system by the company’s founder, Kody Bateman. Or contact me and I’ll show you how it works. Who are you thinking about today? Send them a card!

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