3-2-1 Success For 2008/2009!!!

lockhartkitchen · 05-23-2009, 11:37 PM

Moving next week, so I'm packing, packing, packing. I'm doing calls Tuesday to try to book some more shows for June and firm up a June show, and close a May catalog show. I'm then having to wait until I get moved.

Christ Follower · 05-24-2009, 04:12 PM

Got one more participant for my mystery host show since I last posted here.

6 down, 4 to go!

My July is EMPTY. Not even one. Once I get a couple more booked for June I am getting my July on board!

raebates · 05-24-2009, 05:11 PM

Got into a PC discussion with someone at a graduation open house today. She saw my ribbon tote.

raebates · 05-27-2009, 12:00 PM

Monday being a holiday, I didn't call anyone or leave the house. It was a blissfully unproductive day.

Yesterday was pretty good. One contact at my salon appointment. Four contacts at my massage appointment. Show with 10 guests. Two bookings from the show.

raebates · 05-27-2009, 05:05 PM

Had 3 contacts today. Two of them resulted in orders.

One of those orders was for the HWC recipe cards. The other was for $70 in products.

Have I mentioned lately that I love my job?

ChefBeckyD · 05-27-2009, 05:44 PM

I've been slacking lately.

But, I did get my Table set up at the Bank, and so I have a display there until June 5. I had a phone call today from someone who picked up info at the bank - she booked a show for June 16th!

Other than that, I talked to a recruit lead who had a show booked for June. For some reason, she canceled the show, and now isn't interested in the opportunity. Not sure what went wrong there.

A couple host coaching calls to make tonight, but I don't think I'll have any other contacts today. Tomorrow I am going to check/replenish my table at the bank, so I'll be taking goodies for the tellers. I'll probably also have some contacts from the table.

Bren706 · 05-27-2009, 07:22 PM

No contacts for me today, again. I have been in bed most of the day, with nauseau and heartburn.

ButterflyVioletta · 05-27-2009, 07:30 PM

I pushed through my discomfort to make calls from one show today. Didn't reach anyone personally. One lady was in the shower (so funny the details I get about where people are when I call sometimes) so I told whoever answered the phone that I would call back in 15 min because after that I would be out of the house. Made the mistake of saying I was with PC so when I called back there only the machine. Tried not to take that personally....

Also sent out Father's Day email and custom email to customers in area where the workshop I'm holding is. Did some host coaching. Wrote a note to the lady I am reserving the church for the workshop inviting the parishioners to attend. Did an adjustment online (where is my "that was easy" button!) and migrated back from iContact to setting up a mail group in my own email.

Feel good that I got some things done! Hate that I had to wake up at five to do it tho! Going to bed soon

Bren706 · 05-29-2009, 09:25 AM

Hooray! I made a few calls yesterday. No bookings or recruits came of it, but it was an accomplishment! The 3-4 people I reached said mid-July or later. I also left a handful of voicemails.

ChefBeckyD · 05-29-2009, 09:31 AM

Had a fun show last night...

Small crowd - 7 people, but sales are already at $400...with several outside orders to come.

I'm starting to get the "after the summer" response to bookings. Always happens, and makes August always one of my toughest months to book! So - I got 2 "maybe in the Fall" responses last night for booking a show.

I'll follow up with them today.

I went and restocked and checked my display at the bank...had another drawing slip from someone who wants to book a show - so I'll also be calling her today! :-)

raebates · 05-30-2009, 05:50 AM

I had three good contacts yesterday.

ChefBeckyD · 05-30-2009, 05:55 AM

I'm preparing for a show this morning...but it's going to be a small crowd. This is why I don't do Saturday shows in the Summer.

The weather today is supposed to be gorgeous, so my host called me last night to let me know that several people had canceled. Happens every summer!

I'm working on an attitude adjustment....I keep telling myself that today is the day I'm booking them ALL!

(well, since there will only be 5-6 guests there....)

Bren706 · 05-30-2009, 10:35 AM

No contacts yesterday for me. I was running around all day, and then come phone time, I got wrapped up watching my DH put together my DD's twin bed, and taking the crib that was used as a todder daybed out of her room, and converting it back into a crib. Today is a new day!

raebates · 05-31-2009, 06:48 PM

Wow. I had three really good contacts today. One was a woman at church. She told me that her friend might be interested in starting a PC business. She asked a few questions. I answered the questions, then gave her my contact info so she could pass that along to her friend. After that we talked a bit about a fundraiser raffle she's doing for her sister who has cancer. I'll be donating a basket.

Next, I spoke with someone at a graduation party. She loves PC. No visible results yet, but it was still a good contact.

Finally I spoke with someone who wound up placing a $90 order. Yippee! I put it with another order and made myself a tiny little catalog show.

I really love my job.

Gina M · 05-31-2009, 06:53 PM

Had a show today. Only 4 people there - but a great group of women - just over $400 in sales with outside orders. And 1 booking from a gal who just got laid off Friday and knows she'll have some free time. Very fun and productive day!

Saturday Gourmet · 05-31-2009, 08:39 PM

I have a renewed dedication to the 3-2-1. I was a nervous wreck before to talk to people. Now that I've put my big girl panties on, it's becoming easier and easier. I was at my aunt's 50th birthday party last night (with my catalog tote/purse) and I got 2 recruit leads! I'm touching base with them tomorrow! One was once a Southern Living At Home Consultant.
I started the 24 in 24 and have already gotten 4 bookings. I'm also starting the Pamper a Business.
Good luck to you all,
Kel

pcmealswithme · 06-01-2009, 03:52 PM

I so needed to read these posts! I have had a great last 3 months, but mid-May went on vacation and have the hardest time recovering with the same momentum since! My motivation has definitely been at bay and to get going again is daunting! However, I had an awesome last Nov. for Sell A Thon and really want a repeat in June! I'm thinking the only way to do that now, is 3 2 1! I'm also wanting to try the "business of the month" idea, but haven't had any luck with the past 4/5 I've asked. Thanks to all of you who take the time to post here!

From one who needs serious motivation, :-)

ChefBeckyD · 06-02-2009, 09:16 AM

Another lesson learned in staying consistent, and not giving up on people....and also the importance of staying in front of people via Newsletters, etc...

I sent out my Email Newsletter late last night. I just now got an email from a past host...she had a show 3 years ago, and I haven't heard a peep from her since then...I've invited her to various past host events, so she has had emails, snail mail, and reminder phone calls from me over the past 3 years, without one word of response from her.

Today, she emailed, because she wants to have a party in June or July! :-)

What was funny though, was that even though I've been corresponding with her for the last three years, she started the email with "Hi Becky, I'm not sure if you remember me, but I had a show a few years ago..."
This was a good lesson for me, because sometimes I start thinking that people are just ignoring me, or don't want to be contacted...and really - what people love is to be recognized and validated. She wasn't sure I'd even remember her! So, of course, I am going to make a big deal of remembering her!

ChefBeckyD · 06-02-2009, 04:10 PM

Show tonight - expecting 12-14, and I'll be observed by one of my new consultants...

Booked a show for July 13th (from above post) and had a call from another past customer to place an order. Funny - she'd been to a show in December, and again, I hadn't heard from her since...and she called to place an order, and told me she SAVES my emails on her computer because of the recipes and tips!

Thanks Joy!

raebates · 06-02-2009, 05:40 PM

Had a couple of contacts today in a hospital elevator. I was on my way to NICU to visit a tiny premie and his parents, so I didn't have my purse or anything else with me. However, 2 ladies riding the elevator saw my PC tie. We had quite the chat until we had to get off. Nothing came of it, but it was fun.

I'm trashed after traveling and visiting all day, so I'm going to skip calls this evening. I'll make extra tomorrow. I promise. Really. You can count on me. I'll do it.

05-23-2009, 11:37 PM	#1781
lockhartkitchen Location: McMinnville, Oregon Posts: 1,764 Best Show: $2000 Experience: 4 # of Shows:	Re: 3-2-1 Success For 2008/2009!!! Moving next week, so I'm packing, packing, packing. I'm doing calls Tuesday to try to book some more shows for June and firm up a June show, and close a May catalog show. I'm then having to wait until I get moved.

05-24-2009, 04:12 PM	#1782
Christ Follower Location: Beautiful California Posts: 4,974 Best Show: 1506.4 Experience: 3+ # of Shows: 211 My Mood:	Re: 3-2-1 Success For 2008/2009!!! Got one more participant for my mystery host show since I last posted here. 6 down, 4 to go! My July is EMPTY. Not even one. Once I get a couple more booked for June I am getting my July on board!

05-24-2009, 05:11 PM	#1783
raebates Location: Denver, IN Posts: 15,096 Best Show: $1,779 Experience: 5 # of Shows: 450 My Mood:	Re: 3-2-1 Success For 2008/2009!!! Got into a PC discussion with someone at a graduation open house today. She saw my ribbon tote.

05-27-2009, 12:00 PM	#1784
raebates Location: Denver, IN Posts: 15,096 Best Show: $1,779 Experience: 5 # of Shows: 450 My Mood:	Re: 3-2-1 Success For 2008/2009!!! Monday being a holiday, I didn't call anyone or leave the house. It was a blissfully unproductive day. Yesterday was pretty good. One contact at my salon appointment. Four contacts at my massage appointment. Show with 10 guests. Two bookings from the show.

05-27-2009, 05:05 PM	#1785
raebates Location: Denver, IN Posts: 15,096 Best Show: $1,779 Experience: 5 # of Shows: 450 My Mood:	Re: 3-2-1 Success For 2008/2009!!! Had 3 contacts today. Two of them resulted in orders. One of those orders was for the HWC recipe cards. The other was for $70 in products. Have I mentioned lately that I love my job?

05-27-2009, 05:44 PM	#1786
ChefBeckyD Location: West Michigan Posts: 17,501 Best Show: $5052 Experience: 7 # of Shows: 400 My Mood:	Re: 3-2-1 Success For 2008/2009!!! I've been slacking lately. But, I did get my Table set up at the Bank, and so I have a display there until June 5. I had a phone call today from someone who picked up info at the bank - she booked a show for June 16th! Other than that, I talked to a recruit lead who had a show booked for June. For some reason, she canceled the show, and now isn't interested in the opportunity. Not sure what went wrong there. A couple host coaching calls to make tonight, but I don't think I'll have any other contacts today. Tomorrow I am going to check/replenish my table at the bank, so I'll be taking goodies for the tellers. I'll probably also have some contacts from the table.

05-27-2009, 07:22 PM	#1787
Bren706 Location: Piedmont Triad area, NC Posts: 1,616 Best Show: 1492.0 Experience: 2+ # of Shows: My Mood:	Re: 3-2-1 Success For 2008/2009!!! No contacts for me today, again. I have been in bed most of the day, with nauseau and heartburn.

05-27-2009, 07:30 PM	#1788
ButterflyVioletta Location: Fairfax VA Posts: 247 Best Show: Experience: # of Shows: My Mood:	Re: 3-2-1 Success For 2008/2009!!! I pushed through my discomfort to make calls from one show today. Didn't reach anyone personally. One lady was in the shower (so funny the details I get about where people are when I call sometimes) so I told whoever answered the phone that I would call back in 15 min because after that I would be out of the house. Made the mistake of saying I was with PC so when I called back there only the machine. Tried not to take that personally.... Also sent out Father's Day email and custom email to customers in area where the workshop I'm holding is. Did some host coaching. Wrote a note to the lady I am reserving the church for the workshop inviting the parishioners to attend. Did an adjustment online (where is my "that was easy" button!) and migrated back from iContact to setting up a mail group in my own email. Feel good that I got some things done! Hate that I had to wake up at five to do it tho! Going to bed soon

05-29-2009, 09:25 AM	#1789
Bren706 Location: Piedmont Triad area, NC Posts: 1,616 Best Show: 1492.0 Experience: 2+ # of Shows: My Mood:	Re: 3-2-1 Success For 2008/2009!!! Hooray! I made a few calls yesterday. No bookings or recruits came of it, but it was an accomplishment! The 3-4 people I reached said mid-July or later. I also left a handful of voicemails.

05-29-2009, 09:31 AM	#1790
ChefBeckyD Location: West Michigan Posts: 17,501 Best Show: $5052 Experience: 7 # of Shows: 400 My Mood:	Re: 3-2-1 Success For 2008/2009!!! Had a fun show last night... Small crowd - 7 people, but sales are already at $400...with several outside orders to come. I'm starting to get the "after the summer" response to bookings. Always happens, and makes August always one of my toughest months to book! So - I got 2 "maybe in the Fall" responses last night for booking a show. I'll follow up with them today. I went and restocked and checked my display at the bank...had another drawing slip from someone who wants to book a show - so I'll also be calling her today! :-)

05-30-2009, 05:50 AM	#1791
raebates Location: Denver, IN Posts: 15,096 Best Show: $1,779 Experience: 5 # of Shows: 450 My Mood:	Re: 3-2-1 Success For 2008/2009!!! I had three good contacts yesterday.

05-30-2009, 05:55 AM	#1792
ChefBeckyD Location: West Michigan Posts: 17,501 Best Show: $5052 Experience: 7 # of Shows: 400 My Mood:	Re: 3-2-1 Success For 2008/2009!!! I'm preparing for a show this morning...but it's going to be a small crowd. This is why I don't do Saturday shows in the Summer. The weather today is supposed to be gorgeous, so my host called me last night to let me know that several people had canceled. Happens every summer! I'm working on an attitude adjustment....I keep telling myself that today is the day I'm booking them ALL! (well, since there will only be 5-6 guests there....)

05-30-2009, 10:35 AM	#1793
Bren706 Location: Piedmont Triad area, NC Posts: 1,616 Best Show: 1492.0 Experience: 2+ # of Shows: My Mood:	Re: 3-2-1 Success For 2008/2009!!! No contacts yesterday for me. I was running around all day, and then come phone time, I got wrapped up watching my DH put together my DD's twin bed, and taking the crib that was used as a todder daybed out of her room, and converting it back into a crib. Today is a new day!

05-31-2009, 06:48 PM	#1794
raebates Location: Denver, IN Posts: 15,096 Best Show: $1,779 Experience: 5 # of Shows: 450 My Mood:	Re: 3-2-1 Success For 2008/2009!!! Wow. I had three really good contacts today. One was a woman at church. She told me that her friend might be interested in starting a PC business. She asked a few questions. I answered the questions, then gave her my contact info so she could pass that along to her friend. After that we talked a bit about a fundraiser raffle she's doing for her sister who has cancer. I'll be donating a basket. Next, I spoke with someone at a graduation party. She loves PC. No visible results yet, but it was still a good contact. Finally I spoke with someone who wound up placing a $90 order. Yippee! I put it with another order and made myself a tiny little catalog show. I really love my job.

05-31-2009, 06:53 PM	#1795
Gina M Location: Geneva, IL Posts: 1,592 Best Show: $1248 Experience: 4+ # of Shows: 164 My Mood:	Re: 3-2-1 Success For 2008/2009!!! Had a show today. Only 4 people there - but a great group of women - just over $400 in sales with outside orders. And 1 booking from a gal who just got laid off Friday and knows she'll have some free time. Very fun and productive day!

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05-31-2009, 08:39 PM	#1796
Saturday Gourmet Location: North Carolina Posts: 234 Best Show: 898 Experience: 1 # of Shows: 30 My Mood:	Re: 3-2-1 Success For 2008/2009!!! I have a renewed dedication to the 3-2-1. I was a nervous wreck before to talk to people. Now that I've put my big girl panties on, it's becoming easier and easier. I was at my aunt's 50th birthday party last night (with my catalog tote/purse) and I got 2 recruit leads! I'm touching base with them tomorrow! One was once a Southern Living At Home Consultant. I started the 24 in 24 and have already gotten 4 bookings. I'm also starting the Pamper a Business. Good luck to you all, Kel

06-01-2009, 03:52 PM	#1797
pcmealswithme Location: Tampa Area Posts: 18 Best Show: $1221 Experience: 2 # of Shows: 151 My Mood:	Re: 3-2-1 Success For 2008/2009!!! I so needed to read these posts! I have had a great last 3 months, but mid-May went on vacation and have the hardest time recovering with the same momentum since! My motivation has definitely been at bay and to get going again is daunting! However, I had an awesome last Nov. for Sell A Thon and really want a repeat in June! I'm thinking the only way to do that now, is 3 2 1! I'm also wanting to try the "business of the month" idea, but haven't had any luck with the past 4/5 I've asked. Thanks to all of you who take the time to post here! From one who needs serious motivation, :-)

06-02-2009, 09:16 AM	#1798
ChefBeckyD Location: West Michigan Posts: 17,501 Best Show: $5052 Experience: 7 # of Shows: 400 My Mood:	Re: 3-2-1 Success For 2008/2009!!! Another lesson learned in staying consistent, and not giving up on people....and also the importance of staying in front of people via Newsletters, etc... I sent out my Email Newsletter late last night. I just now got an email from a past host...she had a show 3 years ago, and I haven't heard a peep from her since then...I've invited her to various past host events, so she has had emails, snail mail, and reminder phone calls from me over the past 3 years, without one word of response from her. Today, she emailed, because she wants to have a party in June or July! :-) What was funny though, was that even though I've been corresponding with her for the last three years, she started the email with "Hi Becky, I'm not sure if you remember me, but I had a show a few years ago..." This was a good lesson for me, because sometimes I start thinking that people are just ignoring me, or don't want to be contacted...and really - what people love is to be recognized and validated. She wasn't sure I'd even remember her! So, of course, I am going to make a big deal of remembering her!

06-02-2009, 04:10 PM	#1799
ChefBeckyD Location: West Michigan Posts: 17,501 Best Show: $5052 Experience: 7 # of Shows: 400 My Mood:	Re: 3-2-1 Success For 2008/2009!!! Show tonight - expecting 12-14, and I'll be observed by one of my new consultants... Booked a show for July 13th (from above post) and had a call from another past customer to place an order. Funny - she'd been to a show in December, and again, I hadn't heard from her since...and she called to place an order, and told me she SAVES my emails on her computer because of the recipes and tips! Thanks Joy!

06-02-2009, 05:40 PM	#1800
raebates Location: Denver, IN Posts: 15,096 Best Show: $1,779 Experience: 5 # of Shows: 450 My Mood:	Re: 3-2-1 Success For 2008/2009!!! Had a couple of contacts today in a hospital elevator. I was on my way to NICU to visit a tiny premie and his parents, so I didn't have my purse or anything else with me. However, 2 ladies riding the elevator saw my PC tie. We had quite the chat until we had to get off. Nothing came of it, but it was fun. I'm trashed after traveling and visiting all day, so I'm going to skip calls this evening. I'll make extra tomorrow. I promise. Really. You can count on me. I'll do it.