Any Success with HO Referral Lists for Booking Shows?

[finley1991]

Host Referrals to Boost BookingsHas anyone had any luck booking shows from the lists we got from HO? I'm working my way through my five pages. No luck so far but I've only called about 5... two didn't have any phone numbers and two were wrong numbers and I left messages for 3 more.

Just wondering if anyone else is getting better results.... :grumpy:

 

[BethCooks4U]

I have 5 pages too and no better luck. Several numbers are not in service, #, several others are now different people's numbers. I have left messages at several and still have numbers to call. I did talk to one person but she only had her show to help her friend get started and has no further interest.

I sent an email out to all that had emails and 3 or 4 of them came back as not deliverable.

Once I finish calling I'll call the first ones again and then send out a note to all addresses that I have.

Oh, well. It was a good idea and some people will get good leads from it - maybe we will too once we're done.

 

[chefheidi2003]

I have had luck. I have 13 pages of host referrals. I have called the first two pages. So far I have three bookings for September, two I need to call back for later in the year or early next year, several with unavailable phone calls and I have left five messages.

Everyone has been very nice that I have spoken with. Before I ask them if they want to have a show I ask them how all their products are working and if they need any help with anything. They are so surprised by my customer care that they really warm up to hearing from me.

Michelle

 

[cmdtrgd]

I just got this from TheDirectorsDish...kind of weirdI just got the following email from one of my team members. She is an active consultant and never has been inactive. Does anyone know who I should direct this to in home office. I'm assuming she was on the inactive list and got sent to another director in her area. I'm trying to find out who the other consultant was.
Dee Weir
Director in PA
[email protected]


Hi all! I just had a past host email me with some disturbing news. Apparently, after I sent out my monthly newsletter via email, she got a phone call from a lady saying that her Pampered Chef consultant was no longer in business and tried to get her to book a show. My past host said that she wasn't interested. This lady supposedly got "harrassing" and kept it up. This really concerns me. Has this happened to anyone else??? I appreciate any info anyone can give me. I am wondering how this lady got my past hosts phone number?? Thanks

 

[BethCooks4U]

Yeah, I saw that too. Unbelievable!

 

[ChefLisa]

I have not had a lot of making contact (3 1/2 pages of leads). However, today I spoke with a very nice lady just north of me.

Her daughter used to be a Consultant in Florida. She does not have a Consultant. Her husband loves Pampered Chef and so does she! She put the new products catalog out for him. She is going to check around with her neighbors and friends to find out if they would like to attend a party.

At the very least, I think I have a new customer so I am very excited.

 

[dannyzmom]

I have not had a lot of making contact (3 1/2 pages of leads). However, today I spoke with a very nice lady just north of me.

Her daughter used to be a Consultant in Florida. She does not have a Consultant. Her husband loves Pampered Chef and so does she! She put the new products catalog out for him. She is going to check around with her neighbors and friends to find out if they would like to attend a party.

At the very least, I think I have a new customer so I am very excited.

What's her daughter's name?

 

[ChefLisa]

Janet Seminario. I think she lives in Central Florida.

 

[pamperedbecky]

I wish I HAD referrals to call!!!:cry: I got NO leads. Of course, all of my consultants who have been inactive for that long are out of state. The one local consultant who's been inactive hasn't been inactive for over a year. I was hoping maybe at least SOMEONE around me who has been inactive for over a year didn't have a local director, but no such luck.

I wish you all the best in getting some business from those leads!!

 

[cmdtrgd]

Becky - this was a trial run. Only some directors got these.

 

[DebPC]

I got zippo. However the ones that had emails I added to my email newsletter list- so who knows....

 

[chefkugler]

I got nothing too. Some didn't even have phone numbers.

 

[ChefLisa]

For the leads I had that did not have phone numbers, I looked up the phone numbers using yellowpages.com. You can put in an address to get the number.

Actually, I checked all of my leads' phone numbers before calling since sometimes the contact information is actually the host's information if the show was shipped to the host.

So far I have had one show from my list (four 1/2 pages), but I am going to follow up with the list again. The show was held on 9/29 and I got a booking from it for 10/8. I am very excited about the results.

Lisa

 

[DebPC]

I rarely use a telephone book anymore. I keep them down in my basement just in case. I can usually find any land line number I need from www.whitepages.com.

 

[pamela]

I have called them all and left messages~I sent out today a mini catalog and my card and that is the extent I am going to! I now have to call or email all of the leads from my Bridal Expo this past weekend which I think will be more fruitful!

 

[ChefLisa]

I have called them all and left messages~I sent out today a mini catalog and my card and that is the extent I am going to! I now have to call or email all of the leads from my Bridal Expo this past weekend which I think will be more fruitful!

That seems promising! Good luck with your calls. I am in the process of trying to reach potential hosts from our school festival last week. Two bookings so far, and I hope for many more!

 

[Carissidy]

I just think we all could use a GOOD laugh once and awhile...
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[Carissidy]

The new supermarket near our house has an automatic water mister to keep the produce fresh. Just before it goes on, you hear the sound of distant thunder and the smell of fresh rain.

The veggie department features the smell of fresh buttered corn.

When you approach the milk cases, you hear cows mooing and experience the scent of fresh hay.

When you approach the egg case, you hear hens http://www.dreamsignature.com/sigs/sigs003.gifcluck and cackle and the air is filled with the pleasing aroma of bacon and eggs frying.

I don't buy toilet paper there any more. http://www.dreamsignature.com/sigs/sigs165.gif

 

[Carissidy]

You are driving in a car at a constant speed.



On your right side is a valley and on your left side is a fire engine traveling at the same speed as you.

In front of you is a galloping pig which is the same size as your car and you cannot overtake it.

Behind you is a helicopter flying at ground level. Both the giant pig and the helicopter are also traveling at the same speed as you. What must you do to safely get out of this highly dangerous situation?


















For the answer click and drag your mouse from star to star.

* Get your sorry drunk behind off the merry-go-round. *

 

[chefheidi2003]

I hope that this does not offend anyone...I don't think that it is offensive but if anyone seriously thinks that it is please let me know VIA PM and I will delete it...

Tennessee Ten Commandments

Some people in Tennessee have trouble with all those "shall's" and "shall not's" in the Ten Commandments.
Folks just aren't used to talking in those terms.
So, some folks in middle Tennessee got together and translated the "King James" into "Jackson County" language.... no joke, read on...

The Hillbilly's Ten Commandments
(posted on the wall at Cross Trails Church in Gainesboro, TN)

(1) Just one God
(2) Honor yer Ma & Pa
(3) No tellin' tales or gossipin'
(4) Git yourself to Sunday meetin'
(5) Put nothin' before God
(6) No foolin' around with another fellow's gal
(7) No killin'
(8) Watch yer mouth
(9) Don't take what ain't yers
(10) Don't be hankerin' for yer buddy's stuff

Now that's kinda plain an' simple, don't ya think? Y'all have a
nice day!!!

 

[jrstephens]

Those are both so funny! I get so many in emails and can never remember the whole thing to post it. The next time I get something real funny, I will post it here.

 

[Carissidy]

I hope that this does not offend anyone...I don't think that it is offensive but if anyone seriously thinks that it is please let me know VIA PM and I will delete it...

Tennessee Ten Commandments

Some people in Tennessee have trouble with all those "shall's" and "shall not's" in the Ten Commandments.
Folks just aren't used to talking in those terms.
So, some folks in middle Tennessee got together and translated the "King James" into "Jackson County" language.... no joke, read on...

The Hillbilly's Ten Commandments
(posted on the wall at Cross Trails Church in Gainesboro, TN)

(1) Just one God
(2) Honor yer Ma & Pa
(3) No tellin' tales or gossipin'
(4) Git yourself to Sunday meetin'
(5) Put nothin' before God
(6) No foolin' around with another fellow's gal
(7) No killin'
(8) Watch yer mouth
(9) Don't take what ain't yers
(10) Don't be hankerin' for yer buddy's stuff

Now that's kinda plain an' simple, don't ya think? Y'all have a
nice day!!!

Thats a good one Heidi, I will have to find another!

 

[Carissidy]

A man moves into a nudist colony.
He receives a letter from his grandmother asking him to send her a current
photo of himself in his new location.
Too embarrassed to let her know that he lives in a nudist colony, he cuts
a photo in half ...... but accidentally sends the bottom half of the photo.
He's really worried when he realizes that he sent the wrong half, but then
remembers how bad his grandmother's eyesight is and hopes she won't
notice..

A few weeks later he receives a letter from his grandmother.
It says, "Thank you for the picture. Change your hairstyle . . .
it makes your nose look too short.
Love, Grandma"

 

[JaimeQ]

Lol those are some good jokes

 

[JaimeQ]

While sports fishing off the Florida coast, a tourist capsized his boat. He could swim, but his fear of alligators kept him clinging to the overturned craft. Spotting an old beachcomber standing on the shore, the tourist shouted, "Are there any gators around here?"
"Naw," the man hollered back, "they ain't been around for years!"
Feeling safe, the tourist started swimming leisurely toward the shore.
About halfway there he asked the guy, "How'd you get rid of the gators?"
"We didn't do nothing,'" the beachcomber said.
"Wow," said the tourist.
The beachcomber added, "The sharks got 'em."

 

[JaimeQ]

TEACHER: What is the chemical formula for water?
SARAH: "HIJKLMNO"!
TEACHER: What are you talking about?
SARAH: Yesterday you said its H to O!

 

[JaimeQ]

In the middle of a forest, there was a hunter who was suddenly confronted by a huge, mean bear.
In his fear, all attempts to shoot the bear were unsuccessful. Finally, he turned and ran as fast as he could. The hunter ran and ran and ran, until he ended up at the edge of a very steep cliff. His hopes were dim.
Seeing no way out of his predicament, and with the bear closing in rather quickly, the hunter got down on his knees, opened his arms, and exclaimed, "Dear God! Please give this bear some religion!"
The skies darkened and there was lightning in the air. Just a few feet short of the hunter, the bear came to abrupt stop, and glanced around, somewhat confused.
Suddenly, the bear looked up into the sky and said, "Thank you God, for the food I'm about to receive..."

 

[JaimeQ]

There was a little baby boy and a little baby girl.
Then the baby boy goes "I'm a boy, you are a girl!" Then the girl goes "How do you know?"
Then the little boy goes "I'll show you when the nurse leaves."
So about 10 minutes later, the nurse leaves. So the boy lifts up his gown and goes.........































"See I have Blue Booties, and you have Pink!

 

[Carissidy]

There was a little baby boy and a little baby girl.
Then the baby boy goes "I'm a boy, you are a girl!" Then the girl goes "How do you know?"
Then the little boy goes "I'll show you when the nurse leaves."
So about 10 minutes later, the nurse leaves. So the boy lifts up his gown and goes.........

"See I have Blue Booties, and you have Pink!

aww :baby: thats sooo cute!! :baby:

 

[imported_jenniferp417]

Two guys walked into a bar...the third one ducked!

 

[jrstephens]

A litte off color. I just got this one in email.

A young boy went up to his father and asked him, "Dad, what is the difference between potentially and realistically?"

The father thought for a moment, then answered, "Go ask your mother if she would sleep with Brad Pitt for a million dollars. Then ask your sister if she would sleep with Brad Pitt for a million dollars, and then, ask your brother if he'd sleep with Brad Pitt for a million dollars. Come back and tell me what you learn from that"

So the boy went to his mother and asked, "Would you sleep with Brad Pitt for a million dollars?" The mother replied, "Of course I would! We could really use that money to fix up the house and send you kids to a great University!"

The boy then went to his sister and asked, "Would you sleep with Brad Pitt for a million dollars?" The girl replied, "Oh my God! I LOVE Brad Pitt! I would sleep with him in a heartbeat, are you nuts?"

The boy then went to his brother and asked, "Would you sleep with Brad Pitt for a million dollars?" "Of course," the brother replied. "Do you know how much a million bucks would buy?"

The boy pondered the answers for a few days and then went back to his dad.

His father asked him, "Did you find out the difference between potentially and realistically?"

The boy replied, "Yes. Potentially, you and I are sitting on three million dollars, but Realistically, we're living with two hookers and a homo."

 

[Carissidy]

lol.... thats funny!!!

 

[jrstephens]

Little Bernie watched his daddy's car pass by the school playground and
go into the woods. Curious, he followed the car and saw Daddy and Aunt
Jane in a passionate embrace.

Little Bernie found this so exciting that he could not contain himself
as he ran home and started to tell his mother, 'Mommy, I Was at the
playground and saw Daddy's car go into the woods with Aunt Jane. I went
back to look and he was giving Aunt Jane a big Kiss, then he helped her
take off her shirt. Then Aunt Jane helped Daddy take his pants off, then
Aunt Jane...'

At this point Mommy cut him off and said, 'Bernie, this is such an
interesting story, suppose you save the rest of it for supper time. I
want to see the look on Daddy's face when you tell it tonight.'

At the dinner table, Mommy asked little Bernie to tell his story. Bernie
started his story, 'I was at the playground and I saw Daddy's car go
into the woods with Aunt Jane. I went back to look and he was giving
Aunt Jane a big kiss, then he helped her take off her shirt. Then Aunt
Jane helped Daddy take his pants off, then Aunt Jane and Daddy started
doing the same thing that Mommy and Uncle Bill use to do when Daddy was
in the Army.' Mommy fainted!


Sometimes, you need to l isten to the whole story before you interrupt...

 

[friday]

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[Carissidy]

thats the funniest one yet friday

 

[Carissidy]

Colonoscopy


:boss:

All the organs of the body were having a meeting,
trying to decide who was the one in charge.

"I should be in charge," said the brain,
"Because I run all the body's systems,
so without me nothing would happen."

"I should be in charge," said the blood ,
"Because I circulate oxygen all over,
so without me you'd all waste away."

"I should be in charge," said the stomach,"
"because I process food and give
all of you energy."

"I should be in charge," said the legs ,
"because I carry the body wherever
it needs to go."

"I should be in charge," said the eyes,
"Because I allow the body to see
where it goes."

"I should be in charge," said the rectum,
"Because I'm responsible for
waste removal."

All the other body parts laughed at the rectum
and insulted him, so in a huff,
he shut down tight.

Within a few days,
the brain had a terrible headache,
the stomach was bloated,
the legs got wobbly,
the eyes got watery,
and the blood was toxic.
They all decided that the
rectum should be the boss.

The Moral of the story?



The a**hole is usually in charge !!





​

 

[imported_jenniferp417]

I love that!

 

[Carissidy]

thanks, now we need more participants.... laughter is good for the soul!!

 

[Carissidy]

I was in the Express Lane at the store, quietly fuming.
Completely ignoring the sign,
the woman ahead of me had slipped into the check-out line
pushing a cart piled high with groceries.
Imagine my delight
when the cashier beckoned the woman to come forward,
looked into the cart and asked sweetly,
"So, which six items would you like to buy?"
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Wouldn't it be great if that happened more often?!

​

 

[Carissidy]

Because they had no reservations at a busy restaurant,
my elderly neighbor and his wife
were told there would be a 45 minute wait for a table.
"Young man, we're both 90 years old," the husband said.
"We may not have 45 minutes."

They were seated immediately.​

 

[Carissidy]

 

[Carissidy]

All eyes were on the radiant bride
as her father escorted her down the aisle.
They reached the altar and the waiting groom;
the bride kissed her father and placed something in his hand.
The guests in the front pews responded with ripples of laughter.
Even the priest smiled broadly.
As her father gave her away in marriage,
the bride gave him back his credit card .​

 

[Carissidy]

Three friends from the local congregation were asked,
"When you're in your casket,
and friends and congregation members are mourning over you,
what would you like them to say?"
Artie said, "I would like them to say I was a wonderful husband, a fine spiritual leader, and a great family man."
Merle commented, "I would like them to say I was a wonderful teacher and servant of God who made a huge difference in peoples lives."

Don said, "I'd like them to say, 'Look! He's moving!'"​

 

[Carissidy]

 

[Carissidy]

 

[chefheidi2003]

I just got this from my mom...I hope you all enjoy it.

Eight Words with two Meanings


1. THINGY (thing-ee) n.

Female..... Any part under a car's hood.

Male.... The strap fastener on a woman's bra.



2. VULNERABLE (vul-ne-ra-bel) adj.

Female.... Fully opening up one's self emotionally to another.

Male.... Playing football without a cup.



3. COMMUNICATION (ko-myoo-ni-kay-shon) n.

Female... The open sharing of thoughts and feelings with one's partner.

Male... Leaving a note before taking off on a fishing trip with the boys.



4. COMMITMENT (ko-mit-ment) n.

Female... A desire to get married and raise a family.

Male...... Trying not to hit on other women while out with this one.



5. ENTERTAINMENT (en-ter-tayn-ment) n.

Female.... A good movie, concert, play or book.

Male...... Anything that can be done while drinking beer.



6. FLATULENCE (flach-u-lens) n.

Female... An embarrassing byproduct of indigestion.

Male...... A source of entertainment, self-__expression, male bonding.



7 MAKING LOVE (may-king luv) n.

Female...... The greatest __expression of intimacy a couple can achieve.

Male.. Call it whatever you want, just as long as we do it.



8. REMOTE CONTROL (ri-moht kon-trohl) n.

Female.... A device for changing from one TV channel to another.

Male... A device for scanning through all 375 channels every 5 minutes.

AND;





He said . . . I don't know why you wear a bra; you've got nothing to put in it.
She said . . . You wear pants don't you?



He said . . .... Shall we try swapping positions tonight?
She said That's a good idea - you stand by the ironing board while I sit on the sofa and fart!



He said . ... What have you been doing with all the grocery money I gave you?
She said . .Turn sideways and look in the mirror!



He said . ..... Why don't women blink during foreplay?
She said . They don't have time



He said . . How many men does it take to change a roll of toilet paper?
She said . . We don't know; it has never h appened.



He said . . Why is it difficult to find men who are sensitive, caring and Good- looking?
She said . . . They already have boyfriends.



She said...What do you call a women who knows where her husband is every night?
He said . . . A widow.



He said . .. . Why are marrie d women heavier than single women?
She said . . . Single women come home, see what's in the fridge and go to bed. Married women come home, see what's in bed and go to the fridge.



SEND THIS TO A SMART WOMAN WHO NEEDS A LAUGH AND TO THE GUYS YOU THINK CAN HANDLE IT!

 

[Christ Follower]

Heidi that was so funny! I am LMAO!

 

[Carissidy]

thats awesome! Thanks for sharing... I needed that!

 

[Brandi2007]

Next time you use a pair of rubber gloves, you're going to smile when you think of this:

A dentist noticed that his next patient, a little old lady, was
nervous so he decided to tell her a little joke as he put on his
gloves.

"Do you know how they make these gloves?" he asked.

"No, I don't," she replied.

"Well," he spoofed, "there's a building in Canada with a big tank
of latex and workers of all hand sizes walk up to the tank, dip in
their hands, let them dry, then peel off the gloves and throw them
into boxes of the right size."

She didn't crack a smile.

"Oh, well. I tried," he thought.

But five minutes later, during a delicate portion of the procedure,
she burst out laughing.

"What's so funny?" he asked.

"I was just envisioning how condoms are made!"

;Gotta watch those little old ladies! Their minds are always
working!

 

[Brandi2007]

Never Choke in a Restaurant in the South

Two hillbillies walk into a bar. While having a shot of
whisky, they talk about their moonshine operation.
Suddenly, a woman at a nearby table, who is eating a
sandwich, begins to cough. And, after a minute or so, it becomes
apparent that she is in real distress. One of the hillbillies looks at
her and says, 'Kin ya swallar?'

The woman shakes her head no.


Then he asks, 'Kin ya breathe?'

The woman begins to turn blue and shakes her head no.

The hillbilly walks over to the woman, lifts up her
dress, yanks down her drawers and quickly gives her
right butt cheek a
lick with his tongue. The woman is so shocked that she
has a violent
spasm and the obstruction flies out of her mouth. As she
begins to
breathe again, the hillbilly walks slowly back to the bar. Â

His partner says, 'Ya know, I'd heerd of that there

'Hind Lick Maneuver' but I ain't niver seed nobody do it!'