How to Launch a New Catalog Season With a Text Campaign
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Twice a year (sometimes more), your company drops a brand-new catalog — and for most direct sellers, it either goes unnoticed or gets a single "new catalog is out!" Facebook post that generates zero bookings.
The consultants who turn a catalog launch into a $3,000–$5,000 month treat it differently. They build anticipation before the drop, create urgency at launch, and use a structured SMS campaign to convert excitement into parties and orders.
Here is the full 3-week playbook.
Why a Catalog Launch Is Your Biggest Opportunity
A new catalog gives you something most consultants rarely have: a genuine reason to reach out to everyone on your list.
Customers who haven't ordered in months suddenly have a reason to be interested again — because the products are new. Past hosts who you haven't spoken to in a year have a natural conversation starter. Cold contacts who were "just browsing" now have fresh items to look at.
A catalog launch is essentially a reset button for your entire contact list — if you work it intentionally.
The 3-Week Launch Framework
The key is to start before the catalog is live. Building anticipation ahead of the drop means you have a warm, eager audience the moment you can send the link.
| Week | Phase | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 (Pre-launch) | Build the buzz | Get people excited before the drop |
| Week 2 (Launch week) | Drop and convert | Book parties, take orders, lock in hosts |
| Week 3 (Post-launch) | Capture stragglers | Re-engage non-responders, close fence-sitters |
Week 1: Build the Buzz (7 Days Before Launch)
The goal of week 1 is to create anticipation — especially with your VIP customers and past hosts. You're not revealing anything yet; you're making them feel like insiders who are about to get something before everyone else.
Day 1 — VIP Teaser (send to your top customers only):
"Hey [Name]! 🎉 Big news — [Brand]'s new [Spring/Fall] catalog drops next week and I'm SO obsessed with the new arrivals. I'm giving my VIP customers a sneak peek before anyone else. Want in? Reply YES and I'll send you a preview! 👀"
Day 3 — Sneak Peek (to those who replied YES):
"Okay here's your exclusive peek 😍 [describe 1–2 exciting new items without sharing the full catalog link yet]. I can't wait for you to see the full thing — it goes live on [date]. I'm also booking [Season] parties now if you want to be one of the first to host! 🎊"
Day 5 — Host Recruitment Text (to past hosts):
"Hi [Name]! Your party was one of my all-time favorites 💕 The new [Season] catalog drops next week and the timing is PERFECT for a party — there are so many new things your friends are going to flip over. Would you want to host again? I'd love to work with you!"
Week 2: The Launch (Catalog Drop Day + 3 Days After)
This is your biggest week. Lead with energy and move fast — the first 72 hours after launch are the highest-conversion window.
Launch Day — The Big Reveal (your full list):
"IT'S HERE! 🥳🎉 The new [Brand] [Season] catalog is officially live and I am OBSESSED. There are so many amazing new [products] — seriously I've already made my wish list 😂 Check it out here: [link]. Reply with your favorites and let me know if you want to host a party and earn them FREE! 🎁"
Day 2 — Feature Spotlight (specific product highlight):
"Can we talk about [specific new product]?? 😍 [1–2 sentences about why you love it / what it does.] It's already selling fast — grab yours here or let me know if you want it included in a party order: [link]"
Day 4 — Booking Push:
"A few of you have asked about hosting a [Season] party — I LOVE the enthusiasm! 🙌 I have [X] open dates in [Month]. Hosts earn up to $[amount] in free products just for gathering their friends. Want to grab a date before they're gone?"
Week 3: Capture the Stragglers
Most consultants stop after launch week. The ones who don't leave money on the table send one more targeted follow-up to everyone who opened the catalog link but hasn't ordered yet.
Day 10 — Re-engagement text (non-buyers who got the launch text):
"Hey [Name]! Just checking in — did you get a chance to peek at the new catalog? A few of the new [products] are already low-stock 😬 Happy to help you grab anything before it sells out! What caught your eye?"
Day 14 — Final push (urgency close):
"Last call for [Season] party bookings! 🗓️ I only have [X] open spots left in [Month] and once they're gone, we're looking at [next month]. If you've been thinking about it, now is the time — reply BOOK and I'll get you set up today!"
Setting Booking Targets for the Launch
Before you start your launch campaign, decide: how many parties do you want to book from this catalog drop? Work backwards:
- Target income from this launch: $3,000
- Average party sales: $500
- Parties needed: 6
- Booking conversion rate: ~20% of outreaches
- Contacts to reach out to: 30
With a target in mind, your 3-week campaign has a clear purpose — you're not just "sending launch texts," you're executing a focused booking sprint.
One More Tactic: The Catalog Party
The best way to launch a new catalog is to host a catalog reveal party in the first week. Instead of revealing products drip-by-drip over individual texts, you do a full interactive party where the catalog is the star. Guests play "guess the price," you do a live wish list challenge, and you close with a booking incentive for anyone who wants to host their own party. This single event can book 3–5 parties on its own — enough to hit your entire month's target in one evening.
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