Take Charge/Take Action 2009-2010!

ChefBeckyD

First - WELCOME Crystal!

Then - A very wise lady (my D) has told me many times that if I am doing the right things for the right reasons, God will honor that and bless me. It's been true in my business, and I can see that it's true in yours too!

NooraK

Thanks Becky. I'll be doing it with Nancy, so I'm excited! I just hope I can stay awake

ChefBeckyD

Wow! Fun Fun Fun show tonight!

We laughed from beginning to end. What a great group of women. The host is someone who has talked repeatedly of joining my team...but it just isn't the right time.

I got 3 bookings, and one of those is also a strong recruit lead, probably signing at her show. Another one is actually 2 bookings, since she booked a catalog show - to close by the end of October, and then wants to have a cooking show in December.
The third booking is for a woman who owns a boutique in the most expensive part of the GR area (think the very heart of Amway country!)...and she wants to do the party at her boutique after closing one evening, and showcase all of the SA, and make it a Holiday Appetizers party - showing guests ways to make and serve appetizers!

NooraK

That boutique party sounds like fun, Becky, I want to come!

I had a party tonight, too. It almost didn't happen, but my host was a trooper. Tuesday her furnace motor broke and caught on fire. She came home and walked into a house full of smoke with her kids. She was lucky to have come home when she did (her dad had asked her to come straight to his house after picking up her son from school) or her whole house would have burnt to the ground. She called me this morning (she lives across the street) and asked if she could have the party at my house because the clean up people told her she shouldn't be in her house, everything must be washed, and they're being put up in a hotel.

I offer my house to hosts normally anyway, so it wasn't a big deal for me. We made the Grilled Chicken Penne al Fresco, and the guests loved it. I stuck to my note cards again, which helped me get through all the parts and not forget things. I did forget to show my bookings binder and my recruiting binder though, so I'll have to figure out how to work those in.

I sold one $99 set (without giving more than a $1 discount) and one DCB on it's own. I booked one show, and there were a couple of other people who marked they were interested, but I didn't get a chance to talk to. I heard on a tape to announce early that they need to stop by to get a gift (recipe card) before they leave, so I'll have to remember to do that.

Seven guests, four orders and around $360. Host has at least one outside order, and she's going to try for a few more. Several of her guests called just today to say either their children or themselves had a fever.

The biggest twist was that my husband got called away unexpectedly, and DS was running around during the show. My host was gracious enough to watch out for him, and everyone loved him. I even joked around saying "I usually don't bring him along, but if you make a special request, I can accommodate."

All in all I had a great night. It's really nice to be doing a show within a week of my previous show so I remember what I did wrong and what I need to remember to do again.

Jolie_Paradoxe

Those are the best kind of parties Becky....fun, sales and bookings, who could ask for more?

The boutique party does sound like a blast....what appetizer will you be demo'ing?

Love that one guest is 2 bookings! Glad you're feeling better and are back on track!

ChefBeckyD

Laurie - are you a director now?


For the Boutique party...I'm not sure yet what I'll be demoing. I know that I'll have the cream cheese and pineapple rum sauce w/ crackers, and the dipping oils w/ bread, but I'll need to talk to the host more and find out what my actual set-up will be.

I think it sounds like a really fun evening too! I'm looking forward to it.

ChefBeckyD

Wow, Noora - way to keep the party going! Glad it all worked out, and it sounds like even with all of the little glitches, it was a fun, successful party!

Jolie_Paradoxe

Hola,

I promoted last month....and am hoping to keep it going this month...just need a SC to submit, so fingers crossed.

Keep us posted on the Boutique party....She's bound to have lots of contacts, so I bet it's going to be a huge show with lots of new contacts! Whoo Hoo!

l have a couple of hosts who want holiday entertaining ideas too. I found (here on the endless world of ideas that is CS) the turkey cranberry wreath, hide the turkey recipe and the apple berry salsa as possible demo's. The Greek Torta looks like a great appetizer, as well as the sweet sprinkle dip trio. I have a few for the Dec Holiday Shows, but am hoping to find a couple more for Thanksgiving.

Anyhow, I love reading how well other members are doing, and also seeing how everyone rallies with one another when we hit a slump....you have had a most excellent year and can't wait to see what the Fall Season holds.

ChefBeckyD

Congratulations! I must have missed it while I was doped up...
I keep recruiting people...but cannot get that one more SC that I need to promote. I have the largest first line I've EVER had...oh well - it will happen!

One show that continues to be very popular with people is the old Festive Holidays show from 2007.(it's at the top of the theme show archives page) I love that show! I've already done one this year. I made the cranberry crunch bark, and then everyone got to take a turn with the cookie press, and everyone made their own pretzel wreath to take home. It was a lot of fun! I showed them all how to turn the bark into a Christmas Tree, and package it for gifting....I spread it out onto the pastry mat, instead of parchment, and cut it up with the pastry tool. I sell alot of both of those products when I do that show!

raebates

I've been working. I don't have any shows this week, but I got a request on FB from a friend to place an order for her.

The new month starts soon. I spent this morning updating my website. I told people in my November newsletter that I'd be offering weekly holiday tips starting in November, so I thought I'd get a head start.

I had a stroke of genius while working on my website. Since I told everyone to start checking the website November 1, I slid in a surprise. My birthday is November 3. If visitors of my website go to my calendar, they'll see where they can be entered into a drawing for a surprise gift just by using the Contact Me feature to wish me a happy birthday. I figure it's a good way to find out if people are using that feature.

Gina M

Great idea about holiday tips Rae! I may have to steal that suggestion

I've been slow right now but gearing up for a great November. I'm having a Mystery Host show on the 1st and have another 5 shows and one vendor event for Nov. Looking forward to it since it's SAT and with Christmas around the corner - the commission will be great too!

raebates

Gina, you can't steal what's freely given.

pamperedalf

Hi Ladies

I want to say thank you for the warm welcome back, that means a lot.

I have been so busy this month & not really w/ PC (I know bad me). The farmer's markets are coming to an end except for our winter market (I have to get rid of my eggs some how, LOL).

Anyways I can't really say I haven't been working the biz because I helped both my girls submit, We did a bingo fundraiser that I got 1 little show out of. I have booked 3 cooking shows for Nov, 1 catalog show, then at 1 bingo fundraiser I have 3 hosts, & the other bingo fundraiser I have 1 host so far. Plus I'm planning my holiday shopping extravaganza & recipe tasting for the first Sunday in December.

I love reading your posts, thanks for keeping me motivated. Here's to a smoking November & hoping to get both my girls qualified.

NooraK

My show last night got canceled (the one that had been rescheduled due to flooding). The host's aunt is in hospice care in North Carolina, and she's the person dealing with everything. I don't know when we'll be able to reschedule. I had the day off work though, so I spent a lovely day at Amicalola Falls with my family.

I have been trying to reach my host for my November 12th show, and finally did so yesterday. Turns out she's got H1N1 and it's making its way through her family. She asked me to call today since she said she wasn't too coherent at the moment. I left a message for her today.

I have an Expo/Bazaar coming up at work on Tuesday, so I'll have to get ready for that this weekend.

I've been trying to touch base with a couple of recruit leads, and hopefully I'll be able to reach them soon.

ChefBeckyD

Wow! Okay, I haven't been on much lately, but that doesn't mean I haven't been busy!

I closed out October w/ over $5000 in sales - and one new recruit. I also still have 2 who will be signing this week. PLUS....BONUS! I just got off the phone with a past host. He has hosted 2 "Men Only" shows for me, and I've offered him the business opportunity, but he has said no thanks. Until today that is. He called me and first thing asked me how it works for him to sign up to become a consultant! Whooo hooo! He is looking for some supplemental income, and is "leaning very heavily" to PC - his wife is all for it - very supportive, and he will be making his decision this week.

I have 9 shows, 2 vendor events, and 3 catalog shows for November. I am not giving up yet on Disney....still working until midnight on Dec. 31st!

Gina M

That's awesome Becky!! Way to go Keep up your hard work - how many points do you still need for Disney? I wish for you a great remainder of the year!

I had my Mystery Host show yesterday - 12 women attended with 2 teens - nearly $700 in sales! I'm almost 1/2 way to $1500 level in SAT! Unfortunately, I had a show cancel for the 5th (needs to be rescheduled but host can't do it right now). I still have a vendor event this weekend and 4 more shows for November. Hoping to finish the year strong - need just under 6000 more points to get free conference! I really want to do it - first year I've had a recruit (she already earned Level 1 incentive in 6 months after joining in March and she signed her first recruit in June) I need to get more shows on the calendar!

Good luck everyone

ChefBeckyD

Gina - you are doing very well! Good job!


For me - I need for 3 recruits to qualify (I have 6 in process right now) and then I still need $13,500 in sales beyond that. I'm working hard to get it done!

raebates

Just home from a show. Last night's show will be a small one, but most of the small crowd was young and had never been to a PC show before.

Tonight I had a big crowd, some of whom I've had at other shows. Right now she's just over $900. The host is soooo excited.

I close both shows on Monday.

Oh, and I'm waiting for The Furry Guy to get home so I can get my stuff out of the van. I locked my purse and keys inside. Sometimes I worry me.

raebates

Oh, and in the category of "Keep Calling" I offer the following.

Yesterday I called a woman to give her a total. She had called me to order a few things and I told her I'd let her know what she owed and where to send a check. Her husband answered the phone. Here's the conversation we had:

Me: Hi, this is Rae. Is Alice there?

Him [pleasantly]: Who are you?

Me: I'm her Pampered Chef Consultant.

Him [still pleasantly]: Okay. Well, wait. She's not going to want to talk to you.

Me: Are you sure? I'm returning her phone call.

Him: Oh, well hang on. I guess she will want to talk to you.


This exchange made me wonder how many calls have been deleted by spouses who thought I was a telemarketer of some kind. Don't give up. Keep making those calls until you speak to an actual person.

jj16

Just thought I'd post and give a little bit of how I'm doing. Last week I had 2 shows one was $1,030 my first $1,000 show. I'm getting a little more consistent but still not where I want to be. I have 1 show for November, 2 possibly 3 for December and 1 for January. At least I have one every month so I don't feel like it's my first show all over again every time. My recruit is having a show Nov. 11 which will make her active again! My show for November was booked in close (6 days) which was a first for me but showed me it could be done. Now I won't say it didn't cause some stress because my host likes to put things off until the last minute but it did show me that I could do it.
Thanks for letting me share!

jj16