Fun Money Making Day

So...what does it take to become a mystery shopper and do the job well? First, you have to be a good if not great, actor. To pull off a scenario of "truth" you must be believable. Second, those forms...yikes, they can be tricky and involved. Third, getting paid to actually tell people what your experience was is awesome. Lastly, the actual getting paid part.

Good acting skills are the  number one priority. Forget it if you can't remember your part or your lines. No leading the selling person. No matter how much you want them to either succeed or fail, NO leading the "interview". If you perform to the best of your ability, no one will suspect you as a "shopper".

The forms, OH MY GOSH! They can be so involved and tedious. Some are simple narratives, some are lengthy novels, it seems. Make sure all your facts match with your fill in sections.

You are actually helping the store or business become better at what they do, and in turn the business may compensate the good customer service employee.

The getting paid part can be long. Not all companies are created equal. The average shopper only make $5.00 to $10.00 per shop and expenses are compensated for as little as a dollar. While you won't get rich, you can add some splurge money or added food money.

Personally I LOVE the food shops...they pay for lunch/dinner etc. and a little bit of a commission which means my guest goes free and I go free.... WOO HOO! Who ever said there is NO free lunch was not a mystery shopper.

A good place to sign-up with is JobSlinger They have a forum board that can really pay off, if you read the boards on what companies pay the most, and what companies to stay away from.

Some days I dress to the nines to go do a shop, and other days...not so much :)

Stay tuned for a few more insider tips.....