At a Loss: Struggling to Stay Motivated in Business

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The discussion revolves around the challenges faced by a business consultant dealing with difficult hosts during fundraising events. The consultant expresses frustration after a host, initially enthusiastic, changes her attitude and questions the consultant's approach to securing future bookings during the demo. Despite the consultant's efforts to explain the benefits of bookings for the fundraiser, the host remains dissatisfied, leading to a tense email exchange. Additionally, another consultant shares a similar experience where a host canceled a show without communication, resulting in a harsh response to the consultant's inquiry about the cancellation. Both consultants highlight the emotional toll such interactions can take on them, especially given the reliance on these events for income.Support and advice are offered within the thread, emphasizing the importance of professionalism and maintaining composure in the face of negativity. Encouragement is given to take the high road, with suggestions for how to respond to difficult hosts while still advocating for their business interests. The conversations ultimately reveal the complexities of managing client relationships in a sales-oriented environment, alongside the necessity of resilience and a positive outlook when facing adversity.
Ugh! I just don't get people like this. Here's what I would email her (though it'd probably add fuel to the fire...but it does create a nice written record of her outright selfishness)

'Dear Xxxx, I'm terribly sorry you are disappointed in the host special. Please understand though, I cannot ethically take money from my family's income to purchase substitute products....especially when I am already making a personal contribution to your charity. If you prefer, I can give that money to you instead, and you can use it to purchase products at Karen's show. Regardless, I'm deeply grateful for the opportunity to support such a deserving charity.'

At this point, I say just submit the %^%* show. If the other order actually shows up, submit it as a regular individual order and donate the 25% yourself. (Of course, then your self-centered, entitlement-driven, snarky host will compain she didn't get to order the stinking bowl at 60% off after all.):grumpy:

Okay now, I think I'm going to go have a piece of menopausal chocolate and a glass (big glass) of wine. Love ya Carolyn; you don''t deserve this. Grrrrrrrr.
 
OMG! Carolyn! You have the winner of hosts! :yuck::devil::bugeye::rolleyes::yuck:

All I can say is "the nerve..."
 
Tell her you will deduct the cost of the Scraper from your contributions to her organization.

If you want me to write another letter and PM you with it, I will:devil::devil::devil::devil:

She is off her rocker.
 
Ugh! Yuck! Oh my goodness! There are so many other things I would rather write, but I just will not go there.

Carolyn, on a positive note, conference time is coming up soon and you can forget all about your troubles.

For today I suggest a margarita and two hours of nothing while listening to Barry. He will make you feel better!
 
I agree...close her show and crank up "Look's like we made it"!! Although I am admittedly not as big of a fan as you are, that song ran through my head all day last Friday as I wished my staff a happy and relaxing summer!!!

See you in September never entered my head!!
 
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Sing with me girls...(I may be dating myself here...)
"I'm gonna wash that host right outta my hair...
gonna wash that host right outta my hair!"The checks & cash arrived in today's mail. I called the bank the checks were written on to confirm that there were sufficient funds available.Submitted the Godforsaken show.
:::whew::::
 
LOL Carolyn! and good riddance! Now, pray that nothing is wrong when her order arrives :rolleyes:
 
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LOL Carolyn! and good riddance! Now, pray that nothing is wrong when her order arrives :rolleyes:
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Oh come on now...OF COURSE there will be issues when the order arrives...the check will be too small, items will be broken -- she's not going to let me off that easily!
 
Whew...glad you're done dealing with her (at least for awhile...)
 
OMG!! I'm just catching up with this story! You were so gracious and not the lest bit Jersey!! LOL!! I can't believe she demanded FREE gifts from you. What a B$<*#!!
 
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