Tuesday, March 06, 2012

New Mystery Shopping Rocks Facebook Page

Just created a new Facebook Page for everything mystery shopping called "Mystery Shopping Rocks!" (and it does). Please go give it a like and join me at:

http://facebook.com/mysteryshoppingrocks

Thanks! Please tell a friend.

P.S. Two of my books are now available as Kindle editions at a super low price of just $9.99 each. Go grab your copy now!

The Perfect Work-At-Home Job: Mystery Shopping

The Quick And Easy Guide To Making Money As A Merchandiser

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--Melanie Jordan
http://www.mysteryshoppercoach.com/

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Monday, March 05, 2012

Mystery Shopping - Is It Lying?

As a mystery shopping expert and author of 4 mystery shopping books I get a lot of interesting emails from fans who seek advice on being a mystery shopper.

One I got yesterday really got me thinking. The person wanted to know if he was going to have to lie and be dishonest to be a mystery shopper. They were very interested in getting into mystery shopping as a supplemental income, but didn't want to do it if it meant having to lie.

Now some people might say that you're lying when you do a mystery shop because your very reason for being there is a secret. I look a it differently. I told the person that you’re not lying when you’re mystery shopping. Think of it as being an actor preparing for a role for a movie, and you’re assuming another persona in order to play the role that’s in the script.

In addition, I advised them that you can always choose the shops you take on, so if there’s one where you feel strongly goes against what you feel is something that's totally out of synch with who you are, you shouldn’t do it, and instead take on one you’re good with. For example, I choose not to eat red meat, so I would probably pass on a restaurant shop for a steakhouse.

What do you think? Are mystery shoppers liars? Please comment.

P.S. Two of my books are now available as Kindle editions at a super low price of just $9.99 each. Go grab your copy now!

The Perfect Work-At-Home Job: Mystery Shopping

The Quick And Easy Guide To Making Money As A Merchandiser

No Kindle? Just download the free Kindle For PC reader onto your computer. EASY!

--Taking the mystery out of professional mystery shopping--Melanie Jordan http://www.mysteryshoppercoach.com/

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Monday, February 23, 2009

Mystery Shopping And Merchandising Are Not The Only Fish In The Sea

Guess why I've been so busy? I have a new book out!

What You Know Is Worth More Than You Know(TM) - Achieving The Life You Were Meant To Have By Making Money From What YOU Know!

This is my comprehensive, 226-page guide to infopreneuring and marketing from my unique perspective. It’s based on nearly a decade of my infopreneuring experience and over 20 years of marketing experience. You can get your copy 24/7 at:

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Yes I know, some of you are going to freak out because this isn't a book on mystery shopping or merchandising. But since I know most of you are doing mystery shopping and merchandising to create some side income, I felt it was my duty to make you aware of my newest book.

While mystery shopping and merchandising are just fine, people who are successful at self-employment usually have multiple streams of income, and this is a fantastic one to add to your endeavors.

And if you're still an employee, on any given day your livelihood can be taken away from you, and if you don't have a "Plan B" it will rock your world. This is the best way to have a sideline.

If you've already been laid off, I hear you--I've been there twice myself. What better way to get even than to decide to capitalize on what you know for your own benefit this time?

Infopreneuring has unlimited work-at-home income potential and all you need is your knowledge and an open mind. If you've got that, I invite you to join me on this journey. and go to:

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P.S. There will also be an affiliate program launching in the next few days.

--Taking the mystery out of professional mystery shopping--Melanie Jordan http://www.mysteryshoppercoach.com/

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Monday, January 05, 2009

How To Become A Scheduler For Mystery Shopping Jobs

Question:

I don't just want to be a mystery shopper. How do I become a scheduler for mystery shopping jobs?

Answer From Coach Melanie:

I have an entire chapter devoted to this topic on how to become a mystery shopping scheduler based on my exclusive interview with a scheduler for one of the top mystery shopper scheduling companies in my book for experienced mystery shoppers How-To Finally Make Money As A Mystery Shopper called Scheduling: The Brass Ring.

However, the short answer is that there isn't really a short cut to becoming a scheduler for mystery shopping companies. It's all about making the right connections and positioning yourself the right way. Scheduling is perceived as the glamour job of the mystery shopping field, so it's very competitive. Plus, automated systems, in some cases, are replacing some demand for schedulers. But it is possible.

Happy Mystery Shopping!

Taking the mystery out of professional mystery shopping--Melanie Jordan http://www.mysteryshoppercoach.com/

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Monday, December 22, 2008

Getting Back In The Good Graces Of A Mystery Shopping Company

Question:

I did shops for a certain mystery shopping company who was great to work with. The trouble is, my account with them was deactivated after I missed doing a very important shop to which I was assigned. At the time, we had a serious illness in the family, and life was very stressful then, and I simply forgot about the assignment.

I would like to work as a mystery shopper for this company again, as they have many jobs in my area right now. What can I do to get mystery shopping assignments from them again?


Answer From Coach Melanie:

I'm not sure if you spoke with anyone at the mystery shopping company after you forgot about the assignment, or if your account just got deactivated without any communication between the two of you so they never knew why you missed the mystery shopping assignment.

If you had communicated with them in the past, I would try to call and ask to speak with a scheduler or someone else who liaisons with the mystery shoppers for that mystery shopping company, explain what happened and how you would never do that again under any circumstances.

Mention how you would greatly appreciate the chance to get your account reactivated or to apply again if your profile is gone. If they refuse and you really want to work for them, consider even offering to do one assignment for free to prove your reliability and skill so you can get back in their good graces.

Life happens, but it's very hard to repair damage to a working relationship after the fact, and mystery shopping companies, like any work resource, place a high priority on reliability. Check out my article Canceling An Assignment The Right Way so you'll know what to do in the future when life's unfortunate circumstances come your way.

Happy Mystery Shopping!

Taking the mystery out of professional mystery shopping--Melanie Jordan http://www.mysteryshoppercoach.com/

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