Am I Being a Pest? Struggles with PC and Hosting a Show

[SILV1234]

I feel like I am constantly bothering people and lately it seems like people have been avoidint me becasue they do not want me to bring up PC or hosting a show. I just feel dissapointed that from my 100 contact list I really haven't been able to get 1/2 of those people to book and help me out!!!

 

[amy07]

Don't get discouraged - if you got half of your list of 100 to book you're doing waaayyyy better than me!! Just keep at it. I remember reading somewhere that one phone call can turn everything around, and I really believe that. Of course if I didn't I would give up too! And yes I feel like a pest quite often. But, this IS my job.

 

[jrstephens]

When I begin to feel like a pest I go through my shows and call people that I have not called in w ahile. That way I am not always calling on the same people. I find that people from old shows seem surprised and pleased to have me check on them when I have not talked to them since out of th ebox calls.

I never even finished making my list of 100 out! So, if you have made the complete list out and got half to do something - you are way ahead of me!

 

[SILV1234]

I work full time and have a family to tend to when I get home so do not make lots of phone calls. I send emails, post cards fliers and trult get no feedback from that. I hardly get any bookings from all that and usually only get bookings at parties and from co workers. I thought email would give me lots of bookings and interest but so far nothing!!

 

[sailortena]

Yes, I feel like a pest. I sent out my monthly email newsletter, and I emailed a HWC promotion (havent sent may newsletter yet) and then I do follow up calls, especially with past hosts from last year, and they either a) say they will call back but never do b) send me an email saying they want to do something, but never answer the phone when I call to confirm or when I email them back to set things up.I plan on going to conference, and I am just struggling now to say afloat and active. I want to do two parties for June and July to get the incentives, but I think if conference doesn't do much for me, I will end up not being a consultant in six months. My bookings now are: catalog show for May
June: 1 cooking show, 1 catalog show
July: 1 cooking show
September: 1 cooking show
November: 1 cooking show

 

[SILV1234]

Thank You. I love selling just wish more people would offer without me having to pull teeth. Many times they say they will have a show then don't want to pick a date... very frustrating

 

[SILV1234]

I can't get people to commit that far ahead and if they do they end up changing the date 5 times or canceling completely.

 

[KellyTheChef]

Email (and flyers, postcards, etc.) usually do not work without follow up calls. Think about it: how often have YOU called someone to book a party? That really isn't the norm. So, I wouldn't feel discouraged...just try to make a goal to contact 3 people a day. You sound just as busy as me- just try and set aside time in 5-15 minute blocks so you don't get overwhelmed and decide to just not make any calls! (Um, I may be speaking from experience here!! LOL)

 

[MGG]

Silvana,
Don't be discouraged--my list of 100 was not supportive either. What has helped me is doing craft fairs. If no one you know is interested in Pampered Chef then ask someone who is. I do better asking strangers also because it does sort of hurt my feelings when my closest & dearest friends & family won't help me. I understand & try not to take it personal but we are human. I found that people at craft fairs are great because you meet people interested in the product already and at their shows you meet more people interested-it is more productive than having people who are there as a "favor". Ask your upline to hook you up with some craft fairs or expos they are doing so you learn from them. Cheer up we're here to help the best we can.

 

[pcchris]

Yes, I feel like a pest. I don't know why, but I do. People do not like to be bothered by "salespeople" and "telemarketers" at home, and I feel like sometimes I'm in the same category with those dreaded people! But i still make calls...and get rejected often. At least I try!!

 

[SILV1234]

Thanks so much. My goal is going to be to start making calls and see how that turns out. Do you guys get people who cancel after you have sent out the host packet with all the catalogs, invites and order forms? Do you ask for that stuff back?? I never do!

 

[raebates]

I definitely ask for my business supplies back. It reinforces the point that this is a business.

 

[beepampered]

I try to get a definite answer out of folks. So, if they cancel or move the date - AGAIN, I just ask them what they are thinking. "You sound really busy right now. I'd love to do a show for you but I don't want you to feel obligated. I will not at all be upset with you if you want to push this off a few more months although I would love to help you earn some free proucts if you'd like." Usually, people sound relieved that they don't HAVE to do a show. I then do not say a word to them (these are usually personal acquantainces) about PC until I say I will.

 

[SILV1234]

Thanks so much for all the great feed back!!