I'll be the first to admit that the gas prices and rising food costs are definitely affecting our family's budget. And we have made some adjustments to our "normal" routines. But I am so sick of hearing it as a booking/recruiting excuse! I've tried to talk about why this is a perfect time to host = FREE products. But I hear over and over again, "my friends don't have the money. The economy is so tight right now". Ok, I understand. But you know what? Any given night if I drive thru restaurant row, EVERY parking lot is packed!
The latest really got me. I had a recent host attend my cluster meeting this week. She told me prior to coming that she was signing. When she arrives she is hesitant - her mother (in another state) talked her out of it due to the economy. :yuck: So we talk about her concerns and things seemed to be ok. Then she starts avoiding me on the phone/email. I finally get her last night and she says, "You know with the economy the way it is, I just don't think I'll find anyone who will be willing to host". I remind her of the TWO bookings she already has from her show. Still she will not budge. I even reminded her that she had over $1000 in sales, so people are STILL buying. She herself spent over $160 even after all of her benefits! :bugeye::bugeye: I know bless & release. *****sigh****
sorry for the rambling, just very annoyed with this one. I just can't buy it this time!:grumpy:
The latest really got me. I had a recent host attend my cluster meeting this week. She told me prior to coming that she was signing. When she arrives she is hesitant - her mother (in another state) talked her out of it due to the economy. :yuck: So we talk about her concerns and things seemed to be ok. Then she starts avoiding me on the phone/email. I finally get her last night and she says, "You know with the economy the way it is, I just don't think I'll find anyone who will be willing to host". I remind her of the TWO bookings she already has from her show. Still she will not budge. I even reminded her that she had over $1000 in sales, so people are STILL buying. She herself spent over $160 even after all of her benefits! :bugeye::bugeye: I know bless & release. *****sigh****
sorry for the rambling, just very annoyed with this one. I just can't buy it this time!:grumpy: