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Recent content by Mackailey

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    Silencing the Crowd: Tips for Controlling the Room During Your Demo

    Ive had several of these. One show, I just let them all talk and do their thing. They were talking pc stuff.. And most of them veteran party goers.. Ended up with a 400+ show.. so.. :p The other show.. PPL brought all their kids!! Then lady set the table up AWAY from everybody.. So finally...
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    Low Show Totals: Is it the Hosts?

    Had a party last night out of the 'cirlce' and almost a 300 show and need three more orders!!! So I think it was the circle.. I have a party tonight withing that 'same cirlce'.. so far 10 rsvp's.. lets see if I go above 150!! :eek: :p
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    PP Order Total Discrepancy: Possible Tax & Shipping Calculation Error?

    Cher- Your right!! Figured that out last night.. It wasnt taxing my shiping!! so fixed it.. :p
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    Disappointed After My First Show: $353 in Sales

    Holy Cow.. Thats a GREAT first show!!!! I havent had a show over 300 YET!! (granted Im still new).. But thats awsome!!! I offer booking incentives.. I've been offering the small bar pan as an incentive.. I send around a flyer that says if you book and hold a 300 show and keep that date.. I will...
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    Celebrating My SS1 Achievement and New Charm Bracelet!

    Thats awsome.. HURRAY!!!! I missed my chance.. Had a 'no-show' party as my fourth :( but hey!! I'm looking forward to getting my pc of luggage here shortly..LOL.. closing my fourth on monday and have two shows this weekend.. SO ill get something.. :D
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    PP Order Total Discrepancy: Possible Tax & Shipping Calculation Error?

    Ok.. every single one of my orders is either .32 or .33 cents off.. I did the math.. my hostess and my math are right!!! But PP is getting different totals?? The product total is right but the tax is wrong!! My tax is entered corectly.. Im thinking they upped the shipping .25 this month. Do you...
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    Low Show Totals: Is it the Hosts?

    BUT.. my show totals are still low.. I have yet to have an over 300$ show!! People are ordering 20-25 in products sometimes lower!! My last show was like 160 bucks and thats only because of her outside orders.. Help!! I've host coached.. ect.. I've emphasized stoneware..cookware...ect.. Could it...
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    Staying Safe at the County Fair: Tips for Meeting Potential Consultants

    Well I think they have them.. Just not around here!! LOL.. I guess I could treat him to a 'sweat tea' and a pc. of pie..LOL.. I called two of my leads. Left one message and got a booking in october for the other. I was gonna call tonight but my kids are screaming crazy sick!!!! :(
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    Staying Safe at the County Fair: Tips for Meeting Potential Consultants

    Well did 4 hours at the county fair got 5 'maybe' for shows 2 yes and one who is interested in becoming a consultant.. And its a man!! How do I approach this? Men do well, thats not the issue.. But for my safety should we meet in a public place? Our next meeting here is in a few weeks should I...
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    Debbie's Amazing Show Last Night - 15 in Attendance & $857.65 in Sales!

    Debbie you go girl!! I have two shows this weekend!! Your inspiring me!! :p
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    I Am so Amazed at This Great Opportunity.

    our off to a fantastic start and I think its a business you can start at any age. I actually think that we can only do what we want to do. I know you had reservations, I think to be honest we all do. I'm still new as well so I feel your anxiety and fears. Shows don't just come up and knock on...
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    Successful Hosting Pays Off: 4 Shows & a Fair!

    The closer the date, the better the suprise. for the closest date i put in there a little pc. of paper with the words small bar pan.. If they hold a 300 show and keep that date, I will add the small bar pan to their order.. Then the next date I put in a suds pump reward...and so fourth. hey it...
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    Successful Hosting Pays Off: 4 Shows & a Fair!

    WELL!! My hostess was rather flaky and invited the moon. I tried to "reel" her back in and get her to confirm these people. She said she could never get ahold of anybody to confirm. She must have took 12 books from me to "give" to people. I finally said "who are you giving these books too!!!"...
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    Tempting Tapas Show Disappointment: How to Book from a No-Show Event"

    :eek: *ouch*maybe be sneeky. most people get paid during the first and third week of the month. try going down there on the friday of those weeks after checks get deposited. Funds might be available then
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    Overcoming Booking Struggles: Tips and Encouragement for Independent Performers

    I have my first show on sunday so wish me luck!! I also have signed up to do a few shifts at a local fair here in august!! So Im pretty excited about that!! Has anybody ever worked a fair? Do you get any good leads?? :p
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