What is calls: Definition and 198 Discussions

  1. dannyzmom

    Need a Phone Script for Reminder Calls?

    I am going to be making reminder calls for my Thursday night's hostess (55 invitations sent out) and am looking for a phone script if anyone has... Like, Hi, this is Carolyn from TPC, I am the consultant doing the demo at Beth's cooking show on Thursday..I am just calling to...." anyone??
  2. PoseyMom

    Why Do Friends Sometimes Fail to Support Our New Business Ventures?

    When I first decided to be a PC consultant, one of my friends on the base said she would do my first cooking show. So it would be low- stress plus I know she has a handful of friends that would come and order (5-6) so it would be a good starting show as well, i figured. Well now I called her...
  3. I

    Easing Phone Jitters: A Different Way of Making Calls

    I didn't have phone jitters tonight (last night actually), but had to run an errand at around 7 p.m. and it was cutting in to my phone time. I didn't want to get back and still have calls to make. So I have my hands free set (which I always use anyway) and printed out from my Action list on...
  4. speedychef

    Why I Hate Customer Care Calls...

    For the most part, I really don't mind. I enjoy re-connecting with the customers and most of them seem like they really don't mind hearing from me. But then there are those... One woman I called this evening-her husband answered. When I told him who I was, he told me he was on the other...
  5. P

    Should I Make Customer Care Calls Before Conference?

    Hi, I'm going to Conference later this week and know I'm going to learn a lot. The question I have is, should I make Customer Care calls before I leave? My bookings aren't very good for July and August and I should make calls before I leave, but what if I learn a new technique or approach...
  6. heat123

    How can I overcome my phone phobia and make successful CC calls for booking?

    Hi to those of you who do well with CC calling for booking- I know I have read and pulled about two general scripts and printed them out for CC Calls from this site but I was just wanting input and help on what you say that comes naturally to your verbage (not reading a script) when you are...
  7. L

    Overcoming Phone Fear: Tips to Make Calls Less Intimidating

    What is your best tip for overcoming phone fear - I really need to get on the phone, make some customer care calls and get some shows booked, but I so so hate the phone. So any suggestions to make it seem less painful, less intimidating, whatever would be greatly appreciated!!!!
  8. J

    Maximizing Customer Satisfaction with Strategic Out of the Box Calls

    I read something about out of the box calls and I was wondering about specifics. How long after a customer receives their order do you call? What exactly do you cover in the call?
  9. B

    Stuck in a Circle: Unanswered Phone Calls and Unclosed Sales

    So I had a show back in April. The host won a free cooking show, well after she rescheduled once she finally had her show. So at the end of the show her sales are at $143. I call her the next week, and so on, she never returned my phone calls!!!!! So on Friday I called the past host (who works...
  10. M

    Are You Tracking Your Customer Care Calls?

    How do you track calls you've made for customer care. Is there a log? or has anyone made their own log for that? Is there something in PP for that????:confused:
  11. L

    Should I Keep Trying to Schedule Shows with My Jewelry-Selling Neighbor?

    I have a neighbor/friend who sells jewelry - we agreed to trade shows a few months ago. I've called about 4 times since then to try to actually get the shows scheduled, but she is never there. Tonight I called and her husband said she was in the tub - but no return call. She did call here...
  12. P

    Unlocking Success: The 3 Essential Calls for Host Coaching

    What are the 3 calls when coaching a host and what do you go over on those 3 calls?
  13. P

    Optimizing Your Phone Calls: Finding the Best Time to Connect with Success!

    When is the best time to make phone calls? I usually do them at night from 7p-8p, but I usually resent it. I want to be with my family or watch my favorite programs. Does anyone have any success making phone calls in the morning or afternoon?
  14. P

    Customer Care Calls From a Year Ago

    Hi, Last year was my first year selling PC and I hardly did customer care calls. I didn't think it was necessary. Boy, was I wrong! For 2006, this is now a goal of mine and certain days I do better than others. Does anyone have a suggestion for how to call people from a many months ago...
  15. GourmetGirl

    What is the Impact of the 5 Calls for 21 Days Challenge on Business Growth?

    So, my director challenged us to the 5 calls for 21 Days challenge at our last cluster meeting and I love it! I am only at day 6 and already have gotten 1 definate booking and a possible booking as well as some new customers! As I am in my SS1 and don't have too many bookings in the future...
  16. P

    Host Coaching Calls Before a Show: A Timetable

    Does anyone have a timeline sheet for your 3 host coaching calls before a show? Like when to mail the host packet, when to call etc?
  17. B

    Maximizing Post-Show Communication: Finding the Right Balance | Consultant Tips

    I know it is important to stay in touch with a host before a show, but how about after the show, before the closing of the show? I understand the concept of the morning after calls and I think it's a wonderful idea, but should a consultant continue to call, asking about outside orders up until...
  18. P

    Host Coaching Timelines: When to Make Calls & Get Organized

    Does anyone have a timeline that works for them in terms of host coaching? I am looking for a timeline of when to make initial contact with a prospective host, the time the nail down a date, get a recipe selection, a head count of their guests, etc. up until the show date. How many weeks/days...
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