Anyone Who Has Never Earned a Trip Working Toward an Irresistible Destination?

[esavvymom]

80,000 points is alot, BUT consider the destination! They can't afford to just give it away either. I've been to that Maui Hotel, and I know that it costs ALOT TO STAY THERE!! Plus just GETTING there.

 

[Becca_in_MD]

LOL. MH thinks that it wouldn't be worth it for the $$ that we would have to spend on it. He even asked if there was an option to get a cash payout instead of the trip. I lied and said no. He'd buy a TV....I want a vacation!

When you do the shows to earn Hawaii, you're making a lot more commission. Tell him you're saving commission from one show a month to spend on food and fun in Hawaii. Also, PC breakfasts are huge and can carry you through a lot of the day. In Atlantis, we grabbed some bagels, rolls and fruit from the buffet to keep in our room, bought some cold cuts in Nassau and made our own lunch twice. We had sticker shock when we first got there and spent $35 for lunch by the pool. It was just a shrimp salad, sandwich, beer and soda.

 

[chef131doreen]

take about shocked in Miami by the pool for the 4 of us $100 for lunch the 1st day and that was only salad, sandwich, and soda
1 beer and 1 tropical drink $25.00

 

[milkangel]

Haha sounds like what I told my husband. He's not very thrilled about Pampered Chef so I told him that to prove him wrong I am going to earn this trip and he is not invited.

I would love to earn Maui!

Funny my husband is the same way. he is so not thrilled about pc eather. i want to go to maui or even earn leval 2 in some way or another.

 

[cmdtrgd]

I plan to promote by midyear~ 1,500

Love your numbers and the easy way you set it out. However, how did you come up with the 1,500 for promoting?

 

[milkangel]

I am working for one trip. I have ben in pc for little over 2 years now and have not got a trip out of it yet. since i started i have only done 68 shows. What can i do to up that # to 7 a month? slaes average is on a cooking show is 488. Who wnat to help each other?

 

[cookie325]

Love your numbers and the easy way you set it out. However, how did you come up with the 1,500 for promoting?

If you promote halfway through the year, you will earn 250 pts for each paid-as director month. 6 x 250 = 1,500. The key is to ensure you are paid-as director each month.

 

[esavvymom]

When we were at the Hyatt in Maui, we had the full breakfast, and I'm sure PC will do it to the extreme with the hotel too. It was a FANTASTIC spread, and you can really fill up (hopefully they do the buffet...it was amazing). Then we'd have a regular lunch at a cafe or something somewhere. There is a shopping village within a decent walk up the beach walkway , a very pleasant stroll. Yes- some places are more expensive, but there were plenty of affordable/reasonable options. But I like the idea of setting aside a little commission each month to pay for those extras. If you want to do a cruise or something, it will cost money obviously! Don't know when whale-watching season ends...I know Winter time is the usual, so it may be late for that, but if not- it's worth doing! Amazing.

 

[pamperedalf]

Love your numbers and the easy way you set it out. However, how did you come up with the 1,500 for promoting?

If you promote halfway through the year, you will earn 250 pts for each paid-as director month. 6 x 250 = 1,500. The key is to ensure you are paid-as director each month.

Yes that's how I figured that out. I'm working on it & can't wait!!

I didn't account for online orders, catalog shows, double points, triple points. I want those to be icing on the cake (hopefully earn it before December).

 

[cookie325]

Amanda, it seems like you and I are on the same page. I plan on promoting in June and I'm only replying on recruiting and show sales. Everything else will be gravy!

 

[Monty060609]

I'm really more of a take it day by day type of person. I'm not one to set huge goals and bust my a$$ to get them, just being honest. Trust me I bust my butt everyday but on all of my little goals. BUT I have to say after reading this thread
I WANT TO GO TO MAUI!!!! (or maybe at least Toronto )My hubby is extremely supportive of me and PC so I think I'll feed off of him for a little while and get geared up for 2010!!!

 

[pamperedalf]

Nicole, yeah!!! I know myself, if I stray from this plan I'm only hurting myself. I can't wait to start filling in my points. They already have the tracker going. I submitted a catalog order yesterday for $179, & they have already given me triple points.

 

[cookie325]

BUT I have to say after reading this thread
I WANT TO GO TO MAUI!!!! (or maybe at least Toronto )

My advice would be to shoot for Maui!!! If you don't make it, you'll have at least earned Toronto! Shoot for the moon - if you miss, you'll still land among the stars!

 

[gaddischef]

Anyone -- and I mean anyone can earn a trip if you really want to. I've been with PC for 5 years and have a trip 4 of those years, 3 at level 2 and this past year went to Paris! I work full-time and have 2 small children, plus a husband and dog. I really, really wanted the trips so I worked my business. If you work your business, it will work for you. Just focus right now on a consistent business -- never forget about the end goal of being on the beach in Hawaii or shopping in Toronto! Don't get too overwhelmed with the end points needed; work on having 6-8 (or more shows) a month, recruiting (asking everyone), following up with leads, and customer care. Have a positive attitude, not a "can't do" attitude -- or a "not willing" attitude -- the only way you can get there is to believe you can. Picture yourself there, make a dream board, get on the phone everyday, you all can do it if you work your business from the very start -- which is NOW!

 

[esavvymom]

When I put in the numbers for level 2, I was actually somewhat surprised at what it would take...in a GOOD way. I think if I were able to do 8-shows a month (right now, I do about 2-3 on a good month) - I would get more comfortable with my show and hopefully increase my show average. If I can pad with 3-4 catalog shows a month, and then try to do 1 recruit per MONTH (more than the minimum), then level 2 is achievable!!! I think for ME, my focus HAS to be on my Customer Care and my Follow-up...it's virtually non-existent. I get so busy with other things, that when it's out of sight/out of mind, it slips. The longer it slips, the more embarrassed I am to pick it up. This year has to change so I can get more shows on my calendar consistently and be in front of more people! The desire seems to be there, but my follow-up becomes a huge road block.I'm excited also because I've found a new hospitality cluster in my area. My previous HD group has changed since I started...and I haven't gotten much out of it in months but felt guilty to leave (I like the people- but we end up meeting and then getting on the phone with the director who's in NY!! The lady I was with no longer is a director. We'd just talk about stuff that I'd known about for weeks! nothing helpful...IMHO.)
This new group is with a Sr. Exec. Director and the meeting this week was fantastic and so informative! They do product training segments and such that would be VERY useful.....so I'm optimistic about my ability to earn a trip this year! I'm shooting for Level 2. At the least, I'll hit Toronto and we can take the kids to see Niagra Falls.

 

[pckrissy]

i have never earned a trip but earned Level 1 every year since i started in 2006...I missed Disney by 9,564...with 3 qualified recruits....3 didnt qualify so if they did that number would be much smaller...needless to say i am disappointed in myself...PC is not my only job but my goal is to earn this trip to maui and i would LOVE if PC could be my only job..if i work hard enough to earn Maui i just maybe able to affort do leave my other job...i am going to work my butt off if it kills me! i told my DH i wanted to go to Hawaii for our 10th Anniversary...he tells me we can't afford it....well 2011 will be my
10th anniversay so i want to take my hubby to Hawaii for free
we can do it! recruiting is key!!! i am going to brush up on that area of my biz!

 

[susanr613]

I have been with PC for a little over 2 years. Had a great first year and a stinky second year. I earned Level 1 once and still have not spent all of the Spafinders GC. So, going on a trip would be great. I am forcing myself to stretch and believe that Maui is attainable for me (I have no interest in Toronto). After reading many posts here, I believe it a little more.

I almost have to restart my business, which in a way is good. I do have 2 shows each in Jan and Feb and have not gotten on the phone yet with the "call after the holidays" people. I have one recruit who will likely go inactive in a couple months, so I am starting from scratch with that too.

So, my goals for 2010 are lofty:
1. Earn Maui
2. Lose enough weight to feel good in a swimsuit
3. Land a boyfriend to take with me!

Much success to you all!

 

[poohritz]

I too have not earned a trip in PC yet. This year is my year to go for it.

 

[milkangel]

I finally read the cc news and every thing seems unatainable for me areound this area. every one around here has ben to a show and does not need any thing and i have done over 10 booths last year and very few shows to show for it. what has every one have ben doing? no shows for this month or next. called and called all of my mabys and they all backed down. now what? I want a trip this year and every thing else that they have going on. i want to make it full time job and want so much from this biz but is hard to attain.

 

[lockhartkitchen]

I did it tonight! I made my first host coach call of 2010. My goal this year is to really utilize the simple 3 call system. I've been with PC for 5 years and have not done this consistently. I know this is needed for me to build the attendance and my show average. In order to keep to 8 shows a month, I need to increase show average.

 

[cookie325]

Congrats, Julie! I need to focus on host coaching this year too - especially if I'm going to earn this trip!We should do a check in so that we can all hold each other accountable. Should we start a new thread for that or just keep it here?

 

[lockhartkitchen]

I sent out an email through my website for February shows. I just got an email for a request to call for a booking! Yeah!! They're coming to me now! This is a rebooking. I was just thinking of her and she is on my list of those I'm calling this week. I'm working hard for this trip. I really want Hawaii, but realistically I'll earn Canada. I've come up with some ideas for myself to help earn the trip:
* Pamper a business each Saturday (I'm starting with hair salons, sense there are so many in my town)
* I'm walking the neighborhood this Saturday to hand out 200 flyers
* I'm calling all past host from last Jan/Feb
*Calling spice customers for refills
*Asking hosts for referrals
*Consistent 3 call host coaching

 

[Gina M]

I'm setting my sights on a trip this year as well. Been with PC since 9/05 - came close to Level 1 in '09 and '08 - finally had my first recruit sign in March '09. She was able to hit Level 1 her first year which I think is great! I need to recruit like crazy and really get my show schedule to many more shows. I know it's doable - I have a cluster mate who (after 12 years) finally earned her first trip to Disney - she's so excited. I just need to get on the phone and get in front of more people. I have one girl who is considering signing - I'm hoping she will decide to join because of the kit rebate.

Right now my show schedule is light - need to fill it up! I will make CCC to follow up with guests from my fall shows and see where it takes me.

 

[pamperedpals]

I too have been stepping up my hostess coaching and customer care calls. I listened to the Tammy Stanley - Jump Start your business dowload on Sunday morning and got on the phone immediately and made 5 calls. I booked 1 show for February that day.

Then on Tuesday, I was home with a nasty stomach yuk :yuck: and made 20 calls and left a ton of voicemails and connected with a recruit lead (following up again tonight). I made more calls later that night and booked two more shows, 1 for the 30th and 1 for February.

Made more calls last night and finally connected with my host for next Friday's show and we are still ago. Was scared for a bit. I also following up with a past host to schedule her party for the end of the month or beginning of next.

I love being able to check off my boxes on my calendar, it is really rewarding for me.

 

[cookinforyou]

Becca,



I am so "packing" my schedule too!. Thanks for all the great tips. I started 8/31/09 and ready to earn my first of many trips!

I will bring the Coppertone!!

Lets Do it!!!

 

[pamperedpals]

I started a Irresistible Destinations Accountabilty thread if anyone would like to join.

 

[milkangel]

Question for all of you. when you say i made phone calls and got a booking what do you mean my calls are they fom your door prize slips or is it out of a phone book? how do you get those who have marked maby or no on slips to book a show even afteryou can not reach them afert the first time you call them.

 

[cookie325]

I'm calling past customers, past hosts, and people from fairs and booths I've done that filled out drawing slips. I would never just call people out of a phone book, but that's just me. I just call the people and ask them if I can share with them what's new and then I tell them and ask them if they would like to schedule a show. There is a script somewhere on Consultant's Corner that I follow. https://www.pamperedchef.com/images/cc/us/pdf/customer_care_outline.pdf