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  • Weekly Update – December 20, 2024

    NEW THIS WEEK

    Happy Holidays Stylists! Please make note of the Home Office closures and holiday support hours listed below, through January 2, 2025.

    • Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24th : Stylist Care and Fit Advice available from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm CST
    • Christmas, Wednesday, December 25th:  Home Office is closed. Stylist Care and Fit Advice will be closed for the holiday.
    • Day after Christmas, Thursday, December 26th: Home Office is closed. Stylist Care Only is available from 8:30 am – 12 pm CST  
    • Friday, December 27th: Stylist Care and Fit Advice is available from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm CST
    • Saturday, December 28th: Stylist Care Only is available from 8:30 am – 12 pm CST 
    • New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31st: Stylist Care and Fit Advice is available from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm CST
    • New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1st: Home Office is closed. Stylist Care and Fit Advice will be closed for the holiday.
    • Thursday, January 2nd: Stylist Care and Fit Advice will be available for normal business hours. 

    Client Emails for the Week of December 23rd

    • Monday, December 23 – Winter Event Pulse
    • Friday, December 27 – Last Days of Winter Event

    DON’T MISS!

    We are excited to share that Allen Edmonds is officially re-launching at J.Hilburn!

    Based on our previous successful partnership and by popular demand from our top sellers, we have reinstated our working relationship with Allen Edmonds to offer you and your Clients a wider selection of new shoes.

    We will continue to carry To Boot New York shoes in addition to the new assortment from Allen Edmonds, allowing you to offer a wider selection of shoes to your clients. 

    Allen Edmonds has a great history of producing quality shoes that men love to wear. They will be fully supporting us with inventory, including wide sizes, and are willing to work with us for special order needs.

    Please join Chief Creative Officer, Simon Kneen and Director of Merchandising, Nicole Coury along with the Allen Edmonds team for a webinar LIVE from their NYC Showroom to kick off J.Hilburn’s partnership with Allen Edmonds on January 6th at 10:00 AM CST. 

    Get your first look at the Allen Edmonds shoes that will be available to your Clients on January 6th. Simon and Nicole will share these looks LIVE from the Allen Edmonds showroom in NYC.

    Please click the link below to register for the Allen Edmonds Kick Off webinar. 

    Register for the Allen Edmonds Kick Off Webinar

    The printed Spring 2025 Collection Lookbooks pre-order is now open. Spring Lookbooks are available in packs of five (5) for $30 ($6 per book). We’re excited to offer you this opportunity to maximize your business by putting J.Hilburn in the hands of new Clients and helping your new Stylists get off to a great start.

    How Do I Pre-Order the Lookbooks?
    To place your pre-order, visit the Stylist Store. A new SKU has been added for purchase, (SS25Lookbook-5pack). Please place your pre-order by 1/10/25. We will not have extra copies on hand for future purchase, so be sure to anticipate all your spring selling needs and pre-order a large enough quantity to last you throughout the season. 

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    SELLING

    We’ve recently received some requests for classic gingham and bright colors in shirting, so we have reactivated some fabrics we have on hand to test demand. The following five SKUs are now live and priced at $148:

    • SOM8
    • SOM9
    • SOM10
    • SOM13
    • SOK8

    We are so excited to see the success of the new Italian Knit pant program we introduced in the Pre-Spring collection. You have done a great job selling the Black pant – and we are almost through our fabric inventory in that color. We will not be reordering the Black color because the fabric mill is having challenges matching our original color standard. 

    Due to a quality issue, we have to temporarily deactivate the Heather Blue jacket lining. We expect the replenishment to arrive and be available to select again by January. 

    Below are some great alternatives we have available to select!

     

    Learning

    Tailored Talks happen each Tuesday at 11AM CST.

    Register for This Week’s Tailored Talks
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    Join us on Tuesday, January 7th to learn how to make your January HOT! Regional Sales Directors Deb Scanlan and Kelly Braaten will walk us through business strategies to help you have a successful January, whether your Clients live in warm or cool climates.

    NOTE: There are no more Tailored Talks in 2024. Tailored Talks will resume on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, after the All-Stylist call.

    See What Stylists Are Saying About Tailored Talks:

    Click for Most Recent Video Recording
    Click for Most Recent Audio Recording

    Thank you for everything you do! Have a great week!

  • Weekly Update – December 13, 2024

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    NEW THIS WEEK

    We are excited to share that Allen Edmonds is officially re-launching at J.Hilburn!

    Based on our previous successful partnership, we have reinstated our working relationship with Allen Edmonds to offer you and your Clients a wider selection of new shoes.

    We will continue to carry To Boot New York shoes in addition to the new assortment from Allen Edmonds, allowing you to offer a wider selection of shoes to your clients. 

    Allen Edmonds has a great history of producing quality shoes that men love to wear. They will be fully supporting us with inventory, including wide sizes, and are willing to work with us for special order needs.

    Please join Chief Creative Officer, Dr. Simon Kneen and Director of Merchandising, Nicole Coury along with the Allen Edmonds team for a webinar LIVE from their NYC Showroom to kick off J.Hilburn’s partnership with Allen Edmonds on January 6th at 10:00 AM CST. 

    Get your first look at the Allen Edmonds shoes that will be available to your Clients on January 6th. Simon and Nicole will share these looks LIVE from the Allen Edmonds showroom in NYC.

    Please click the link below to register for the Allen Edmonds Kick Off webinar. 

    Register for the Allen Edmonds Kick Off Webinar

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    We’ve recently received some requests for classic gingham and bright colors in shirting, so we have reactivated some fabrics we have on hand to test demand. The following five SKUs are now live and priced at $148:

    • SOM8
    • SOM9
    • SOM10
    • SOM13
    • SOK8

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    We are so excited to see the success of the new Italian Knit pant program we introduced in the Pre-Spring collection. You have done a great job selling the Black pant – and we are almost through our fabric inventory in that color. We will not be reordering the Black color because the fabric mill is having challenges matching our original color standard. But we have 2 new colors launching in a few weeks with our Spring 2025 collection. So, be sure to reach back out to your clients when the new colors arrive!

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    DON’T MISS!

    The printed Spring 2025 Collection Lookbooks pre-order is now open. Spring Lookbooks are available in packs of five (5) for $30 ($6 per book). We’re excited to offer you this opportunity to maximize your business by putting J.Hilburn in the hands of new Clients and helping your new Stylists get off to a great start.

    How Do I Pre-Order the Lookbooks?
    To place your pre-order, visit the Stylist Store. A new SKU has been added for purchase, (SS25Lookbook-5pack). Please place your pre-order by 1/10/25. We will not have extra copies on hand for future purchase, so be sure to anticipate all your spring selling needs and pre-order a large enough quantity to last you throughout the season. 

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    As an independent contractor with J.Hilburn, Stylists must provide J.Hilburn with an IRS W-9 Form that includes your name, billing address, and social security number or federal tax identification number. This information is required for the IRS Form 1099 reporting.

    Please check your information in the Green Room by going to your My Account (at the top right of the Green Room Home Page) to confirm your information is correct, as this is how J.Hilburn will be filing your 1099 with the IRS. Your account must reflect the legal name under which you will be filing your taxes or you may email a new W9 to stylistcare@jhilburn.com

    If your information has changed or if you have not submitted your form to J.Hilburn, please complete and send the IRS W-9 Form. The form can be found in the Newsroom by searching “tax” and can also be downloaded from the IRS website at https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf.

    We want to prevent you from receiving a notice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) stating that the combination of the name and taxpayer identification number (Name/TIN combination) on your account with J.Hilburn, Inc. does not match and needs to be corrected. A Name/TIN combination is incorrect if it does not match a Name/TIN combination shown on the records of the Social Security Administration (SSA) or the IRS.

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    The Holidays are here! We strongly encourage you to place your holiday orders as early as possible. For any clients wishing to place gift orders for the holidays, please refer to the order cut-off dates below. These dates are being offered as guidelines NOT as guarantees. If your clients order by these dates, it is more likely that they will receive their orders in time for the holidays. 

    For your convenience, holiday order deadlines can also be found on the home page of the Green Room in the upper left corner.

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    SELLING

    Due to a quality issue, we have to temporarily deactivate the Heather Blue jacket lining. We expect the replenishment to arrive and be available to select again by January. 

    Below are some great alternatives we have available to select!

     

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     Our annual Winter Event continues! Here are some important key facts and dates:

    • The Public portion of the Winter Event will run through December 31st.
    •  50% PV-C began on Sunday, December 8th, and continues through the end of the Winter Event on Tuesday, December 31st.
    • Our Winter Event will have compelling prices for Clients of up to 40% off.  The products on sale during the Winter Event will be from Spring/Summer 2024 and older. A limited number of Essential fabrics are also included. 
    • All Winter Event products will be available on your PURL under the “Sale” category and will not be displayed anywhere else on JHilburn.com.

    Visit the Winter Event FAQ page in the Newsroom for full details about the Event, the list of Event SKUs, sharable images, and more.

    Learn More About Winter Event 2024

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    Take advantage of the last weeks of the Direct Client Acquisition Bonus! This initiative runs until December 31, 2024, and is aimed at recognizing and rewarding Stylists who grow their quarterly Net Client Count with New Clients compared to Last Year. This program provides a unique opportunity for Stylists to earn additional rewards and works in conjunction with the Enhanced Client Referral program.

    Click the link below to learn how to earn the Direct Client Acquisition Bonus:

    Learn About the Direct Client Acquisition Bonus

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    The following Sportcoat and Outerwear linings are now OOS. Please make sure to remove the lining swatches from your Presentation Box so it reflects the current assortment. 

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    TEAMBUILDING

    Register for the Becoming a Stylist Call

    Every Wednesday we hold a Becoming A Stylist call at 12pmCT and 7pmCT. Share this link with your potential Stylists and join with them. Gain valuable insights and participate in discussions as we address questions from aspiring Stylists. It’s an opportunity not to be missed!

    NOTE: There are no Becoming a Stylist Calls scheduled for Wednesday, December 25th and January 1st, as the Home Office will be closed on these federal holidays. Becoming a Stylist Calls will resume on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

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    TECH

    We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the new Green Room App version 1.6.0 on December 3rd!

    Here’s what’s new:

    • View Order Details: Easily access your clients’ order customizations and styling details in one place. This feature is available in both the Shopping Bag and Order History sections.
    • Fit Profile Duplication: Stylists can now create a duplicate of an existing Fit Profile for added convenience.

    We can’t wait for you to explore these new enhancements!

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    LEARNING

    Join the Learning & Development Office Hours every Thursday at 2 pm central.

    Whether you’re looking for deeper insights into Stylist training or have specific questions about learning and development, we’re here to assist you. Register via the Zoom link below, and connect with us every Thursday at 2 PM Central. Let’s learn and grow together!

    NOTE: L&D Office Hours will not be available on Thursday, November 28th. The Home Office will be closed that day in observance of Thanksgiving.

    Register for L&D Office Hours Call

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    Tailored Talks happen each Tuesday at 11AM CST.

    Register for This Week’s Tailored Talks
    Click to See Previous Tailored Talks

    Join us on Tuesday the 17th to get 2025 started on the right foot. Regional Sales Directors Deb Scanlan and Kelly Braaten will walk you through some end-of-year goal-setting steps to get you ready and motivated for the new year.

    NOTE: This is the last Tailored Talk Session for 2024. Tailored Talks will resume on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, after the All-Stylist call.

    See What Stylists Are Saying About Tailored Talks:

    Click for Most Recent Video Recording
    Click for Most Recent Audio Recording

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    MARKETING

    • Tuesday, December 17 – Warm or Cold Weather Getaways
    • Friday, December 20 – Winter Event Pulse

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  • Weekly Update -December 6, 2024

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    DON’T MISS!

    On Tuesday, Dec 10th, at 10 PM CST, the following sites will be temporarily unavailable during scheduled maintenance:

    • jhilburn.com
    • jhstylist.com
    • Green Room
    • Newsroom

    Your Stylist’s email will not be affected during this scheduled maintenance. We are expecting this outage to last 30-45 minutes.

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    The Support Team will be available on Wednesday, December 11th from 8:30AM-4:00PM CST. The coverage schedule has been adjusted on this day to allow the Support Team to attend the Home Office holiday party at 4PM CST. Stylist Care and Fit Advice will resume normal support hours on Thursday, December 12th.

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    As an independent contractor with J.Hilburn, Stylists must provide J.Hilburn with an IRS W-9 Form that includes your name, billing address, and social security number or federal tax identification number. This information is required for the IRS Form 1099 reporting.

    Please check your information in the Green Room by going to your My Account (at the top right of the Green Room Home Page) to confirm your information is correct, as this is how J.Hilburn will be filing your 1099 with the IRS. Your account must reflect the legal name under which you will be filing your taxes or you may email a new W9 to stylistcare@jhilburn.com

    If your information has changed or if you have not submitted your form to J.Hilburn, please complete and send the IRS W-9 Form. The form can be found in the Newsroom by searching “tax” and can also be downloaded from the IRS website at https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf.

    We want to prevent you from receiving a notice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) stating that the combination of the name and taxpayer identification number (Name/TIN combination) on your account with J.Hilburn, Inc. does not match and needs to be corrected. A Name/TIN combination is incorrect if it does not match a Name/TIN combination shown on the records of the Social Security Administration (SSA) or the IRS.

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    The printed Spring 2025 Collection Lookbooks pre-order is coming soon. Spring Lookbooks will be available in packs of five (5) for $30 ($6 per book). We’re excited to offer you this opportunity to maximize your business by putting J.Hilburn in the hands of new Clients and helping your new Stylists get off to a great start.

    How Do I Pre-Order the Lookbooks?
    To place your pre-order, visit the Stylist Store. A new SKU will be added for purchase by 12/13/24, (SS25Lookbook-5pack). Please place your pre-order by 1/10/25. We will not have extra copies on hand for future purchase, so be sure to anticipate all your spring selling needs and pre-order a large enough quantity to last you throughout the season. 

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     Our annual Winter Event continues! Here are some important key facts and dates:

    • The Public portion of the Winter Event will run through December 31st.
    •  50% PV-C begins on Sunday, December 8th through the end of the Winter Event on Tuesday, December 31st.
    • Our Winter Event will have compelling prices for Clients of up to 40% off.  The products on sale during the Winter Event will be from Spring/Summer 2024 and older. A limited number of Essential fabrics are also included. 
    • All Winter Event products will be available on your PURL under the “Sale” category and will not be displayed anywhere else on JHilburn.com.

    Visit the Winter Event FAQ page in the Newsroom for full details about the Event, the list of Event SKUs, sharable images, and more.

    Learn More About Winter Event 2024

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    The Holidays are here! We strongly encourage you to place your holiday orders as early as possible. For any clients wishing to place gift orders for the holidays, please refer to the order cut-off dates below. These dates are being offered as guidelines NOT as guarantees. If your clients order by these dates, it is more likely that they will receive their orders in time for the holidays. 

    For your convenience, holiday order deadlines can also be found on the home page of the Green Room in the upper left corner.

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    NEW THIS WEEK

    Due to a quality issue, we have to temporarily deactivate the Heather Blue jacket lining. We expect the replenishment to arrive and be available to select again by January. 

    Below are some great alternatives we have available to select!

     

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    SELLING

    We’re pleased to share that we have updated the “J” font in the diamond monogram based on Stylist and Client feedback. This update will make this monogram design more legible for your Clients with “J” initials. Orders received as of December 6th will have the change. See the examples of the old and new designs below.

    Old Design

    NEW DESIGN

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    Take advantage of the last weeks of the Direct Client Acquisition Bonus! This initiative runs until December 31, 2024, and is aimed at recognizing and rewarding Stylists who grow their quarterly Net Client Count with New Clients compared to Last Year. This program provides a unique opportunity for Stylists to earn additional rewards and works in conjunction with the Enhanced Client Referral program.

    Click the link below to learn how to earn the Direct Client Acquisition Bonus:

    Learn About the Direct Client Acquisition Bonus

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    The following Sportcoat and Outerwear linings are now OOS. Please make sure to remove the lining swatches from your Presentation Box so it reflects the current assortment. 

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    TEAMBUILDING

    Register for the Becoming a Stylist Call

    Every Wednesday we hold a Becoming A Stylist call at 12pmCT and 7pmCT. Share this link with your potential Stylists and join with them. Gain valuable insights and participate in discussions as we address questions from aspiring Stylists. It’s an opportunity not to be missed!

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    TECH

    We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the new Green Room App version 1.6.0 on December 3rd!

    Here’s what’s new:

    • View Order Details: Easily access your clients’ order customizations and styling details in one place. This feature is available in both the Shopping Bag and Order History sections.
    • Fit Profile Duplication: Stylists can now create a duplicate of an existing Fit Profile for added convenience.

    We can’t wait for you to explore these new enhancements!

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    LEARNING

    We suggest the following timeline for the execution of the new Stylist training.

    Our top new Stylists start on Day 1!

    New Stylists are assigned the following Learning Paths at enrollment:

    1. Getting Started Training – locked training sequence ( to be completed in week 1)

    Getting Started milestones:

    • Complete the first two courses, then Measurement Certification (60 mins)
    • Schedule and complete the first client appointment, which triggers the shipment of the full Stylist swatch kit

    90 mins in total

    1. Ramping Up Training – unlocked training sequence (to be completed in week 2)

    Ramping Up milestones:

    • Learn about all product categories
    • Building a client base
    • Social media and marketing your business
    • Additional 4 appointments for a total of 5 in the first month of enrollment (drive for 5 success formula)
    • Communicate using Style Boards = sales conversion more than any other tool
    1. Advanced Stylist Education Training – unlocked training sequence (to be completed week 3 +)

    ASE milestones:

    • Adding first Personally Sponsored Active (PSA)
    • Leadership learning
    • Teambuilding and mentoring

    School of Style > Learning Library Content

    The content listed below is available to all Stylists of any tenure at J.Hilburn. The content listed is in your School of Style > Learning Library. Just click the “Learning Library” link at the top of your School of Style dashboard.

    • All associated new Stylist training
    • Conference 2024 workshop presentation content
    • Mentor Mastermind call recordings & resources
    • Mentoring & team building assets
    • Technical how-to documents
    • Stylist App tutorials

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    Join the Learning & Development Office Hours every Thursday at 2 pm central.

    Whether you’re looking for deeper insights into Stylist training or have specific questions about learning and development, we’re here to assist you. Register via the Zoom link below, and connect with us every Thursday at 2 PM Central. Let’s learn and grow together!

    Due to travel, the Learning & Development team will not host L&D Office Hours on Thursday, 12/5/24, and Thursday, 12/12/24, at 2 PM CST.

    We will resume on Thursday, 12/19/24, at 2 PM CST.

    Register for L&D Office Hours Call

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    The Learning & Development team provides a weekly report every Monday to Mentors and Regional Sales Directors, specifically tailored to new Stylists in their Fast Start Period (the first 90 days post-enrollment). Each report is personalized for both the Stylist and Mentor, offering clear, actionable guidance.

    The reports include:

    • Updates on the Stylist’s training progress.
    • Direct links to key resources, such as the Measurement Certification calendar.
    • Suggested next steps for Mentors.
    • Essential reference materials (e.g., New Stylist Success Formula and School of Style).
    • Seasonal and program-specific content.

    The Impact:

    Deeper insights and partnership between mentors and the home office. Top-tier performance from onboarding and training to activation and sales.

    Of the Stylists currently in their fast start period…

    • 95% have started training
    • 76% have completed measurement certification
    • 65% have completed at least one client appointment and order

    Transparent data visibility + your structured mentorship = new stylist sales of $943,695 year to date.

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    Tailored Talks happen each Tuesday at 11AM CST.

    Register for This Week’s Tailored Talks
    Click to See Previous Tailored Talks

    Join us on Tuesday the 10th to explore color in menswear from the experts, Chief Creative Officer Simon Kneen and Director of Merchandising Nicole Coury.  We’ll look at the importance of using the ‘menswear filter’ on color and how to incorporate the Pantone Color of the Year in your sales.

    See What Stylists Are Saying About Tailored Talks:

    Click for Most Recent Video Recording
    Click for Most Recent Audio Recording

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    MARKETING

    • Tuesday, December 10 – Last Minute Holiday Gifting
    • Friday, December 13 – New Year Travel

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