How can I reach my goal of 20,000 points and earn a trip to Hawaii?

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around participants sharing their experiences and strategies for reaching a goal of 20,000 points to earn a trip to Hawaii. Several users express their determination and discuss various methods they are employing to achieve their targets, including fundraisers and catalog parties.

Discussion Character

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  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares their plan to reach 20,000 points, mentioning a fundraiser and catalog parties as part of their strategy.
  • Another participant expresses solidarity, stating they are also working hard to achieve similar goals.
  • One user discusses the pressure of personal commitments, including family expectations related to a trip to Disney.
  • Several participants mention the importance of recruiting new consultants as part of their strategies to reach their points goal.
  • One participant reflects on past challenges, including personal health issues and family responsibilities, but emphasizes their commitment to continue working towards their goals.
  • Another participant highlights the potential benefits of earning points, including cash awards and recognition for personal sales.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ among participants regarding the feasibility of reaching the 20,000 points goal, with some expressing optimism and others acknowledging challenges. No clear consensus emerges on the best approach to achieve the goal.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and strategies, reflecting a range of circumstances and motivations. The discussion highlights the community aspect of support and encouragement among consultants.

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This discussion may be of interest to Pampered Chef consultants seeking inspiration and ideas from peers on how to achieve sales goals and navigate challenges in their business efforts.

crystalscookingnow
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OK, it's not over til the fat lady sings & I'm not singin' yet! How can I pull this off? I know it's a long shot & I'm prepared to call every single person in my contact history to see if they will help me.

I need 20,000 points. Like I said, long shot. :D

I've got a fundraiser that I know will be at least 3,000 if not more. I've got a catalog party with a past host who knows of my goal & is working for a $1,000 party (she's done it before). I've got another party that will probably be $700. I have two girls that need to qualify (part of my 4 required, they're signed, just not qualified).

What can I do to make up 11,000 points? Find 75 people to do catalog parties? :D Really, ideas would be great.

Yes, I've waited til the last minute. I had a bad summer & almost walked away from it. I found my why again & I want to still give this every last ditch effort!
 
crystalscookingnow said:
OK, it's not over til the fat lady sings & I'm not singin' yet! How can I pull this off? I know it's a long shot & I'm prepared to call every single person in my contact history to see if they will help me.

I need 20,000 points. Like I said, long shot. :D

I've got a fundraiser that I know will be at least 3,000 if not more. I've got a catalog party with a past host who knows of my goal & is working for a $1,000 party (she's done it before). I've got another party that will probably be $700. I have two girls that need to qualify (part of my 4 required, they're signed, just not qualified).

What can I do to make up 11,000 points? Find 75 people to do catalog parties? :D Really, ideas would be great.

Yes, I've waited til the last minute. I had a bad summer & almost walked away from it. I found my why again & I want to still give this every last ditch effort!
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I'm right there with you Crystal! I'm not giving up either. Working hard!

The funniest thing is that I JUST emailed the same phrase to a friend of mine who is doing a catalog show for me. I laughed when I say your post. :D
 
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Too funny, Becky!

I pray that we can both pull this off & see each other in Disney next summer! :) My 5 yo dd said to me this morning, "Mommy, when we go to Disney world next summer, I want to meet the princesses with you!"

Nothing like pressure!
 
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Becky - I'm going to use your facebook note to see if it gets me anywhere. Hopefully it will. Cheffers that are my friends on FB - don't think I'm crazy! :)
 
Well girls....I have reached the $$$ level but not the recruits so I won't be going!!!
 
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It's not too late to find recruits.

I heard a GREAT saying yesterday. There are always recruits at a party. But there isn't always a recruiter. Find a way to be a recruiter at every party!
 
You have a great plan. Stay positive!
Becky! I know you had a rough patch with the sickies, but girl you are ROCKIN right now.. especially with the recruiting. How are you not there yet?
 
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Becky - I'm going to use your facebook note to see if it gets me anywhere. Hopefully it will. Cheffers that are my friends on FB - don't think I'm crazy! :)
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I'm curious about the facebook note.
 
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Add me as a friend & you can see mine! :)

Crystal Wiese
 
me too...curious that is...
 
crystalscookingnow said:
Add me as a friend & you can see mine! :)

Crystal Wiese
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Which Crystal Wiese are you?
 
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Do any of them show St. Louis?
 
crystalscookingnow said:
Do any of them show St. Louis?
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Yup...just sent you a friend request...
 
Well I've long since gave up on Disney because I just didn't have the time to commit to make it happen for me this year. It's disapointing because my DH and I are hurting for a vacation and really can't afford one now with the purchase of a house so it will be awhile. I'm still shooting for level 1 if I can at least earn conference that will be great. I've got a few recruit leads I need to follow up with one of which doesn't want to persue till at least the new year so we'll see what happens. I have 2 more to follow up with and one has a show booked for early December. Plus I have someone interested in a fundraiser but haven't gotten anything finalized with that yet.
 
beckyjsmith said:
You have a great plan. Stay positive!
Becky! I know you had a rough patch with the sickies, but girl you are ROCKIN right now.. especially with the recruiting. How are you not there yet?
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It wasn't really the time I was sick that put me behind...well, not that far behind. It was Feb-Apr. when my Mom, who has Alzheimers took a dramatic turn for the worse, and needed a lot of care, and there were all kinds of legal things going on with her care...I had to do the bare minimum for about 3 months to take care of her and her affairs. (I did about $1250 per month each of those months) So, then, I spent the summer working hard to catch up, and felt like I finally had a chance to do it when I came down with pneumonia. It was sort of a culmination of all of it.

But I haven't given up yet!
 
ahhhh... I see. How many points do you have and how many of those new consultants have not qualified yet? You can totally do it!
 
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ahhhh... I see. How many points do you have and how many of those new consultants have not qualified yet? You can totally do it!
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I have 6 consultants who are all in the middle of qualifying.

If only 2 of them qualify, I will still need 13,000 points in sales to make the trip.

I'd LOVE to have all of them qualify...and I'm working with them on that...a couple are very new, and one is doing a big fundraiser to get started, but it's supposed to go from now until the end of the year. I doubt I'll be able to get him to close it before then.
 
Look at it this way guys...even if you CAN"T go to Disney with PC (as much as it would stink to get SO CLOSE!), you will still get a trip to NC next year! :D PLUS...if you are getting great commission checks, start saving a little each month and you can still take your family to Disney! Every year that I've been paying attention (last couple of)- usually early fall, they offer a "Stay 4 nights, get 3 free!". That's the deal we'll be using NEXT fall- probably early December. It's a good time to go (if school isn't an issue) as far as attendance- and you can stay for a week for about $2000-3000 (including nearly all of your food!). Set a little aside each month and when they offer the deal again- you'll have it! Their buy 4 get 3 deal usually covers several weeks in November and December (not the holidays- busiest time of course when schools are out!)...and then also in January through most of March. The weather is cooler, but still very pleasant! We were there last December and it was great. Our friends went in February and never waited in a line. And for both of us weather is in the 60s most of the time! (except first thing in the morning or after dark at the Christmas parties- but we were never uncomfortable unless it was raining). So even if you don't quite make it on PC for 3 days in the heat of the Florida summer *yuck*- you can still plan well and take your family! Just know the Disney deals are there. :)
 
So if all six qualify, then how many points will you need? You are in such a great position to make this happen. I hope you can!!
 
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So if all six qualify, then how many points will you need? You are in such a great position to make this happen. I hope you can!!
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5000 points if all 6 qualify. If all 6 qualify, that also puts me over half-way to the award for recruiting for this year. (I'd have 9 then!)
 
sweet!! It's a win win!! There are so many cool benefits to earning what used to be TPC. I earned in personal sales last year and it really rocks! I got the snazzy ring, the PC $, business cards, etc. This year they are adding a cash award for national conference attendees. I am shooting for 3 categories. I am over halfway in 2, but hoping for 3. WHAHOO!
But back to Disney... you can do it. You can TOTALLY do it!
 
Ohh, I needed this thread!!! I am working soo hard to earn Disney. I need 13000 points. I have 5 shows to turn in this month and 6 catalog shows for November. December I have booked the 1st-7th every night and I just booked the 12th and have 2 catalog shows. I still need to book the 8-11th. I have 2 recruits that have never qualified, but they are not new. I have offered them $25 to qualify this year. I am desperately trying to sign someone who is ready to go and will qualify this year, but I struggle with recruiting.I have four kids ages 6,4 1/2, 3 and 2 months and all three kids and my husband have been talking about when mom takes us to Disney. I refuse to give up! Every night I check my points re calculate my goal and get up to get back on the phone. But I can use all the tips and encouragement I can get right now.
 
Crystal~ Thanks so much for accepting my FB friend request! Hope you don't mind if I take your note and change it up a little bit! I'm not anywhere near Disney, but would love to get a few shows on my calendar before the end of the year!
 
Thank you for this thread!! We can all do it! I need 13033 as of this morning, I have 2 recruits who will qualify and so far have 7 catalog shows going and 4 live shows still booked, but working on bookings everyday!!!
 
crystalscookingnow said:
My 5 yo dd said to me this morning, "Mommy, when we go to Disney world next summer, I want to meet the princesses with you!"

Nothing like pressure!
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So very true!!! It proves that sharing your goal makes you accountable. I guess PC knew what they were doing in making us accountable to the kids. My 7 and 4 year olds constantly talk about when we're going to Disney and check the tracking chart that I put on the fridge. Keeping the tracking chart out is a good way to stay on top of it, though the kids think that little gap between 40,000 and 52,000 isn't much at all, which compared to the big space below it isn't. I really felt the pressure to come through for them, plus I'm so excited about going, too. For a while it was looking real bleak, but by the end of this month I will have officially reached level 2. I'm so glad I'm not going to have to sweat it out in December. The recruiting really makes a difference, as did the extra bonuses they did throughout the year.

For those who don't achieve this year, set yourself up for achieving the next trip. Can't wait to find out what it is! I'm trying to pack my January in case they offer extra points that month. I just hope my kids don't expect to go on every PC trip. They didn't go to Atlantis with us, but they can't remember that. It was very nice reconnecting with my DH for a few days w/o the kids.

Keep it up everybody!! I was reading the detailed agenda on Cons. Corner. It's going to be a great trip. Call EVERYONE. They can at least do a catalog show. Offer shows for the week between Christmas and New Years when people are off work. Offer a kid-free show (b/c they will want to get away from the kids) or a cooking with kids show (b/c the kids will be looking for something to do).
 
OH MY GOSH!!! I so needed this thread. I did want Disney, but have struggled. I want NC Level 1. For crying out loud it would be my first incentive trip I've ever earned or come close to earning in 4 years. Crystal I'm going to request you on FB so I can read the note because I am about 4000 away from Level1 and so want it. I'm also going to go home and get on the phone tonight and start making phone calls.
 
I was about to give up on the trip....I'm about 20,000 points away. I have 2 qualified recruits and 2 that are working on it... I REALLY want this! I just closed a $1,300 show I have 4 more to turn in for Nov. I have 3 lined up for Dec. I'm gonna be on the phone tonight! :)
Thanks!
 
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I'm glad that I could help give so many others that inspiration to keep going. Like I said, It ain't over til the fat lady sings & I'm not singin' yet! You shouldn't be either (not that you're fat, just keep working until 12/31/2009 11:59:59)!!

It might take a miracle to pull it off but what better reward will there be? Mine will come when I tell my kids that we get to go to Disney for FREE!! And even better when we get there & see their faces. :D
 
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On another note - I called a sister consultant & talked with her today. She's already acheived Level 4 (level 4, people!!) and gave me some pointers.

I told her that I need 20,000 points. She said, Oh, girl. But then I broke it down for her. After I broke it down, we discussed my show average & what I need to do to get those points. Here's the break-down.

I've got 2 to qualify (-4,000) points, leaves me with 16,000
I've got a good fundraiser going on (-4,000) points, leaves me with 12,000
I've got at least two good parties this month (-1500) points, leaves me with 10,500

12 parties, plus hosting my own party = My average is 800 right now.

13 parties * 800 = 10,400

I just added two catalog parties (they're gravy) and have been receiving leads through the HO team leader rotation.

* Go through your contact list & hand pick 20 people to call. Tell them your goal & that you need their help.

* Send the rest of your contacts a newsletter with the same information. Follow up on those with a phone call.
 
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