Maximizing Sales in March: Tips and Tricks for Successful Direct Sales Events

[Pampered Laura]

Is it the month?? I have had 5 shows outside my home this month (plus catalog shows, and a fundraiser, and an open house...) and every one of them have been over $1000 in sales before I leave. I don't THINK I'm doing anything different... I am host coaching the same as I always have, but I have been way more laid back during the "demo" almost not even doing a "demo", more a "collections introduction" and a quick recipe. People are spending a lot this month. Weird! Wonder if it's cuz of tax refunds... (not complaining though! )

 

[pamperedalf]

Awesome Laura, you deserve it.Enjoy your paycheck!!!!

 

[Pampered Laura]

I just realized I sound like I'm bragging, LOL...I'm sorry, I didn't mean for it to come out sounding snotty, just in case it did. I am seriously just stumped! I want to know what I'm doing to make sales so insane.... so I don't stop doing whatever it is! Every time I walk in the door from a show, I tell my husband "yep, another $1k one!" and he's just as stumped. He's in Oklahoma playing poker right now with a portion of my "paycheck". Haha!

 

[DebbieJ]

Way to go, Laura!

I had a $1k show on Friday, too!

For me, it's been about attendance. I guess it's finally sinking in for my hosts. LOL!

 

[heat123]

For me it was FEB! $965, $1005 and $1700 back to back! Someone was saying maybe the economy is up!? Whatever the case, I love these high total shows!

 

[tlennhoff]

I didn't think you sounded like you were bragging Laura. Enjoy the success and may it continue for a long time to come.

 

[Paige Dixon]

I noticed also that March is coming along very easily. Sales seem to just be pouring in for some reason. Don't know if there's anything to it.

I notice that it seems to happen in waves. The year before last, I had 1K shows all the time, and I didn't think I did anything different. Last year was very frusterating with dinky shows. I think good hosts create an enviornment for more good bookings, etc. When someone books from a dinky show, her expectations for herself aren't as high.

 

[ShanaSmith]

I had 4 1000+ shows in Feb... this month has been exactly opposit though. I left one of my shows with $96 (she did get it up to $300). I did have a good one today, so I think it is picking back up.

 

[pamperedtracy]

I have been stumped as well..It must be something in the air. I have had 4 $1000 shows since Jan. 4 $1000 shows in 3 months. I am not complaining. Paychecks have been SWEET!!

I hope it keeps up. Congrats to everyone else who are having high shows.

Let's keep it up!!



Tracy

 

[dannyzmom]

Ugh - I am the complete opposite this month. I went from having a $1200 show AVERAGE...yes, average...to all of a sudden this month I am struggling to get my shows to even go over $400. I am so discouraged and I know it comes in waves - but I don't like this wave ::::whining:::::

 

[pamperedlinda]

Awesome Laura!

 

[KellyTheChef]

Laura~

Congratulations! Isn't that such a great feeling? And NO--didn't sound at all like you were bragging! We are here to share our successes! (and slumps...)

Hope it keeps going for you!

 

[pamperedalf]

Ugh - I am the complete opposite this month. I went from having a $1200 show AVERAGE...yes, average...to all of a sudden this month I am struggling to get my shows to even go over $400. I am so discouraged and I know it comes in waves - but I don't like this wave ::::whining:::::

Carolyn aren't you glad you already made TPC for this year. I would be pulling my hair out if my show average went down and I was still trying for TPC.

 

[pamperedalf]

Laura you are not sounding snotty or like look at me. I agree that it goes in waves, and we don't even change anything we are doing. This happend last Sept. for me I had 3 $1,000 shows in the same week. I almost had a heart attack.

 

[pamperedgirl3]

Laura, I've noticed it too. I had my first $1000 show this month, plus several other high ones! With my show today, I should reach over $4000 for the month--I've NEVER done that! I had the same amount of shows in January & didn't even hit enough for the 1/2 off conference--so I'm wondering if it's something different now too.

 

[pamperedalf]

Maybe it's the new products!!!!!I have had people rave about the trifle bowl!!

 

[Chefgirl2]

Way to go Laura!!!


I've noticed it also! I have several shows that will top $1,000. 2 so far have and I expect 3 that are open will get there! I love it!!

There is nothing snotty about sharing your news!! Way to go!

 

[dannyzmom]

Carolyn aren't you glad you already made TPC for this year. I would be pulling my hair out if my show average went down and I was still trying for TPC.

OMG could you imagine??

 

[gilliandanielle]

I have had lower sales than average this month (it seems like every show struggles to $400) but I have had more bookings than I have ever had before for March and beyond! I wish sales were higher, but I can't complain about low sales and MORE bookings!

 

[dannyzmom]

I have had lower sales than average this month (it seems like every show struggles to $400) but I have had more bookings than I have ever had before for March and beyond! I wish sales were higher, but I can't complain about low sales and MORE bookings!

For me it's all down - sales AND bookings. Makes me wonder if I am not "on it" like I used to be - if my demo is not as much fun. One of my long time downline consultants is coming with me to today's show to observe - she has seen me do 2-3 demos over the years so hopefully she'll be able to pinpoint something I am getting lax with.

 

[gilliandanielle]

Bummer Carolyn- at least you know that it is a wave and will come back up soon!! You didn't earn TPC by being "lax"!!!!

 

[BethCooks4U]

For me it's all down - sales AND bookings. Makes me wonder if I am not "on it" like I used to be - if my demo is not as much fun. One of my long time downline consultants is coming with me to today's show to observe - she has seen me do 2-3 demos over the years so hopefully she'll be able to pinpoint something I am getting lax with.

Maybe it's because you have already earned TPC and now you relaxed a bit too much? Or maybe (and most probably) it's just a dip for you. The current group of hosts may not be getting it...

 

[PampMomof3]

Great Job Laura!!!


Carolyn,
It's the exact same here! Us consultants here are having the worst shows lately! My recruiter had 8 shows and they're all under $500! She's so bummed! I had 3 shows this month so far and they were $873, $915 and $166 when I left! So, we'll see if she has anymore outside orders!!

 

[pamperedharriet]

You never know with this business what to expect. It can be very hot and very cold sales wise. I can't figure it out. Just have to take the good with the bad and pray that in the end it will come out right. Right now things are looking a bit up for me so I will gladly take it while it is here and hope that it continues.

Congratulations to all that are having awesome show results! Just try to spread it around the country--OK?