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pamperedgirl3 said:Great idea! I'll tell ya, conference really gave me a new perspective on calling. I HATE the phone (even calling people I know) & REALLY hated calling customers, hosts, etc. I always found an excuse not to. But after seeing everyone walk (yeah you!), I realized that I have to if I want my business to grow. First day I called after conference, I got an August booking! I've made a list in my Franklin Covey planner each day for who I'm calling & I just call. I don't care what they say-I'm more pleased with myself that I'm actually calling! It really is getting easier each day & I don't dread picking up the phone anymore! So just make yourself start & it'll get easier!
heat123 said:I am soo in the sambe boat as you! (Hate talking to anyone on the phone really) but I came to the realization just last night that I need to pick up the phone (no matter how scared I am Or dread the idea) and just start making those calls to grow my business! It's nice to read I am not the only one who's trying to overcome this phone phobia! Thanks for your words of advice and encouragement!
gchef said:Jeanine (& others),
It's almost encouraging to see that you have 5 years doing this & still feel like that. I've really been dragging my feet, too, about getting on the phone.
It's a great idea, though. It's kind of late now, but maybe some of us could do a challenge tomorrow amongst each other(?). OR . . . I will try to find someone here to do this with.
There aren't many people in my cluster and everyone has another job. I still feel like a beginner bc I haven't done very many shows in 2 years' time, and don't know many people bc I'm not from this area.
I _REALLY_ appreciate this site, bc I feel I need more encouragement or comraderie than I get from my director/cluster. I just happened upon it a few months ago, then almost forgot about it and found it again. (Whew! Thank God!) This is actually the first time I've written anything, but want to say again how thankful I am for all of the very, very, helpful posts I have been reading.
gchef
krzymomof4 said:Has anyone had any luck with one of these on the weekends?
mrssyvo said:soccermoma, Do you want to do a blitz with me Sunday evening? I am going to try to put one together with my recruits. Monday evening I am going to a ball game, so that will not work.
soccermama said:I'm going to say "Maybe"... LOL Email me ( [email protected] ) with your details... Sundays are kinda weird for me. I do a lot of pre-week cooking and baking and spend time with My John and the kiddos...
I forgot earlier though... I meant to give ya'll my best tip for doing booking blitz calls....
Have your envelopes, stamps, letterhead stationery, and host packs ready to go. While you're on the phone with each customer, fill in their address! Make sure to either put in the envelope what you've promised to mail (recipes, tips, etc) or write it under the flap of the envelope so you won't forget.
When you do this, it makes your life so much easier. Because now you have your mailings all ready to go, and didn't have to waste more time at your desk getting them ready!!!
I use the Host Pack Envelopes from Merrill, and fill in the show info on it. THen when the host gets it, that info is right there in front of her and she can use the envelope for gathering orders and money
gilliandanielle said:Good for you Lisa! I am really excited to have one of these. I never know what time of day to make the calls. At 4 I fear it is too early so I wait until 6. Then I think that all my contacts are eating dinner at 6 or 7 so I wait until 8, then I think it is too late! Arrg! What time of day do you make your calls?