Boost Your Success with 3-2-1 Accountability: A Productivity Diary

[ChefBeckyD]

Well, the day is done, and I made it through. I was tired and achy all day - but at least it's now over.

It was a good show today ~ 10 in attendance, 8 who have placed their orders - the other 2 will, I know - they were the host's mom & aunt, and they both wanted to take their catalogs and look through them because there was so much they wanted.....couldn't decide immediately.:thumbup:
The show is at $502 with 2 bookings, and the host also wanted to keep the show open through the Thanksgiving weekend because there are people she will see then who couldn't make it to the show. This host had a $600 catalog show for me a year ago, so I am pretty confident she will close at $700 or more.

And yes - I have spoken with her about being a consultant. She would be such an incredible addition to my team - she is a positive, upbeat, friendly, and charming young lady. She is also a newlywed, and her husband is working 2 jobs, and she works crazy hours during the week, and both get home late at night, and the only time they have together is on the weekends - so, although she says it sounds like fun, it just isn't for her right now.....doesn't mean it won't be later though!

I still need to contact my hosts for Monday (a Couples Show) and remind them to make reminder calls and finalize their menu - I'll do that tonight, and also call my Tuesday night host too - and then I am done for the day.
I have several calls I need to make regarding possible bookings - but I'll wait til Monday for that. I have a couple dates that just came open for January, because of someone who is signing - and they are her neighbors (and they live about an hour from me) so I am giving them to her.

 

[Bren706]

No real contacts for me today. It was a busy day with Bday parties, and a small neighborhood festival (a bounce house and clown). I left a message or two, and talked to tomorrow's host.

Although I normally don't make calls on Sunday, there is a booking blitz call I am going to take part in tomorrow evening. (part of Sherri Carr and Nancy Francis downline) So, I plan on making calls tomorrow, as well as making contacts thru my show, which the host is signing on, so it will to be to get her bookings!!! (and I will be a FD!!!)

 

[amy07]

Woo hoo Becky on the new recruit!!

Ok, so I had 2 shows today. And something is in the air big time!! And not in a good way! First show, low attendance - low sales. But the host has been thinking about signing for some time now, and she even asked how much she could get off of the kit. Another positive is that I got a Feb booking.

2nd show - great attendance - it was a couple show. But the host refused to work for outside orders. I kept telling her that although she would have 10 people at her house, it was only 5 orders - fell totally on deaf ears. So I think she was disappointed with her sales too! Another good note - the past host was there, and she is VERY interested in signing. Plus this show was a HUGE blast. I had the men make the Aloha pizza, and the women made the warm nutty brownies. Not my choices to combine together, but they were happy. This was a VERY young crowd - most had never been to a PC show or even heard of it. Also have a possible wedding registry too. BUT I NEED SALES!!!

oh well, gonna work on closing some shows before the holiday and I did pick up a catalog show from a HO lead. Hoping I can turn this month around, even if the sales do end up in December!
have a good evening!

 

[Christ Follower]

Did a show tonight.

Sales are just over $850 with a possible order or two to come in.
1 December booking and a couple of "maybes." A lot of the guests there took my catalog and let me know that they were not interested in having a show but are likely to place an individual order down the road.

There were over 15 in attendance (I think) so I am calling those my contacts for the day. I have another show to do tomorrow though too.

 

[lockhartkitchen]

I have 3 catalog shows to contact for closing this weekend and one show tomorrow. This is my last before Dec.1. I'm going to work hard at customer care this week and contacting my past host to do catalog shows for Dec. I need more sales to cover the time we are off in Dec. Good news, I have the minimum of two shows in Dec. to get incentive and the two during the Jan. time. I'm submitting my bazaar sales tomorrow. My son's friend's mom might want a show, so I'm contacting her tomorrow.

I also have a catalog packet to deliver tomorrow, so we can close before Dec.4 I should be over $3000 by end of week to earn spring products.

 

[Christ Follower]

Came back from a lousy show tonight. Sales are at $82. One "possible" catalog show. There were 4 guests and 3 of them were recent (last 3 months) past hosts. The host will collect some outside orders to make it at least qualify.

 

[Bren706]

I also had a show yesterday. The host plans on using her FPV toward her new kit to sign up!! Then I will be FD!!! Sales are only at $157 right now, but she has 3-4 more outside orders to collect. There were only 5 guests in attendance plus the host's boyfriend who did place an order. 2 of the 5 were in-laws, one just had a PL show that morning. Another was the past host. Michelle will have 2 possible wedding registries/showers leads, but no definite bookings.

I then got home, and participated in a Booking Blitz call. Out of 13-15 numbers dialed, I did get one more January booking. A couple people asked me to call back after Thanksgiving/Holidays, and I also spoke to a lead from the Holiday Market that I mailed a full size catalog. She asked me to call back after Christmas, and she may place an order.

I am hoping to close out a couple shows tonight, as well as do some host coaching, and follow up on a couple of potential bookings.

 

[raebates]

Had a family dinner yesterday. Two of my cousins (they're sisters) are in the midst of parties. One is doing a catalog show. The other has an open house scheduled for the week after Thanksgiving. I collected six orders from family members (three for each party, of course). I also talked with a maybe and she's now a definite for a December catalog show.

 

[Christ Follower]

Today was all about the host coaching.

 

[amy07]

I totally did nothing yesterday! I'm going to blame it on taking my son to his scouts meeting, but in reality I just didn't feel like it. I did manage to close a show and make some team calls.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I totally did nothing yesterday! I'm going to blame it on taking my son to his scouts meeting, but in reality I just didn't feel like it. I did manage to close a show and make some team calls.

Sometimes, you just need a day off! Hope it was a good little break Amy!

After tomorrow, I will be taking a break until next Monday - I'm not doing any kind of special "black Friday" sale or anything - I am cleaning house, and moving furniture, and starting my Christmas Decorating!

Today - I have to repack my kit, and get ready for my show tonight - she just emailed to tell me she is expecting 19! The irony in that is she came soooo close to cancelling, because her mom and sister told her no one would come to a show this close to Thanksgiving! She is pumped now! Oh - and as an incentive, I told her if she had 15 in attendance, I would bring a pre-made Trifle......so I guess that is on my to-do list today too!
Other than that, all of my calls today will be host coaching for my Dec. Shows.......

 

[Bren706]

Amy, I have those days sometimes too!

Yesterday, I had a guest from last week's show return my call, and book a Dec 2nd show! Yeah! Another December show, I am so happy. (that make's 6 or 7).

I made a couple of customer care calls, with no real outcome. and left a message for a couple more. I also called a possible booking lead, who asked that I call back after Thanksgiving.

Also left a message for one host that was supposed to close a show last night, and spoke to another one, who will close out tonight.

 

[raebates]

Seven contacts. Gave away one catalog for a possible sale.

 

[amy07]

made my contacts early so that I can watch Charlie Brown Thanksgiving special with the kiddos.
Did some host coaching for shows this weekend.........one is expecting 13-15 EXCITED guests. Most have NEVER been to or even heard of PC, so she has them pumped up!! I really don't want to get my hopes up, but I really NEED a great show this month.
Also spoke to a catty host. She's coming over tomorrow morning to talk about the biz. She WANTS to sign. Again, afraid to get my hopes up. But dagnabbit, I am EXCITED!!!
Oh and a MIA catty host told me tonight that she has "some" orders and will get with me next week........

Found out today that one of my recruits is NOT going to qualify. I think she is an official Kitnapper. Totally bummed about that as I was really looking forward to those 2000 incentive trip points. I'll now need something like 4800 points to get the cruise and I've only got 6 cooking shows left. Anybody else would probably be confident, but my sales have been looooooooow lately.

ok, enough pity party for me. Hope you guys have/had a productive night!

 

[amy07]

oohhh ohhhh ohhh, totally forgot - I got an out of the blue wedding registry today. The big day isn't till April, but hey, it's the first for me!

 

[raebates]

I made four contacts. No visible results, but you never know.I also firmed up the closing dates for a few catalog shows.

 

[Bren706]

I had a day like Amy had yesterday. Didn't feel ambitious enough to get on the phone. I was busy baking pumpkin bread and pumpkin pies. We are leaving in the morning to head 4 hours south to my dad's for Turkey Day!! I did contact a MIA October catty host (who I knew we were going to close in late Nov., due to some family issues). She let me know that she is not going to be able to do it now. But she does want to order the color coated Santuko knife. Left a message for another host that I am trying to close with. Spoke to another host that we were going to close out tonight, but she is still waiting to hear from a few people.

Amy, I hear you on the looooooooooooooow sales. I am doing the happy dance when sales reach $300-$350 these days. How sad. Seems like I have to do 6-7 shows just to make the $1250 mark.

I head to my dad's in the morning, so I will be away from the computer for a few days (and most likely away from the phone). Have a Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!!

 

[raebates]

Drive carefully!

 

[pamperedgirl3]

I made four contacts today. One past host called me this morning to book a show. She isn't sure when--she wants me to email her the Feb. host special when I find it out (which I just did through my PWS--there's a thread on it). So she's thinking late Jan-March.

Called a potential host who filled out a drawing slip at a vendor event. Third time I've tried. If she doesn't call back, I'll try one more time next week. I'm wondering if she filled that out thinking she would have a better chance of winning?

Call a catalog show host to find out an update. I was getting nervous because I hadn't heard from her & I sent her an email last week with no response. But she said she's waiting on a few orders & made sure to tell them they needed to turn them in soon. She was very excited when I reminded her about evites through our website. She was just going to put my website in an email to them--I told her to use my website instead. I'm VERY excited that she's still having a show because her show may be what pushes me over the $3000 mark. I, too, have been having LOW sales. Only one show out of 4 this month has been over $500. Luckily I still have 2 more cooking shows & a catalog show to get $1000.

I also did a host coaching call for a December host. This call was GREAT! She was someone I met at the above mentioned vendor event. She told me that she already sent me her guest list (due by Friday!) with 32 people on it! Then when I was going over the DVD in the packet, I asked if she had ever thought about doing this & she said she HAD! I told her to watch the video & write down any questions she had. She wants to talk to her husband! She told me she may not be able to join until Feb. or March. I'm thinking I don't care when, I'm just excited she's considering it! I've only ever had one kitnapper--nothing else! Now I have three strong leads right now--her & two people wanting to join in Jan. Yeah!!!!

I'm taking the next couple of days off from phone calls. I have my 6 week postpartum checkup tomorrow, so I think I'll wear my PC sweatshirt & bring some caddys in the diaper bag. Then I have a show on Sunday. So I'm making those my contacts along with any people I run into shopping this weekend. Hmmm.....maybe I'll wear my PC sweatshirt then too & chat it up waiting in those long lines!

 

[Christ Follower]

More host coaching today. Getting nervous about a show I'm doing Sunday though. Haven't been able to get a hold of the host to even finalize the demo recipe let alone any host coaching!

Collected a $40 order for my mystery host show (this may actually make it qualify.) It was supposed to be all turned in by now.

I didn't get any new bookings like I hoped but then again, didn't really have the phone time for that. Host coaching came first and I did get through to 3-5 of them. Plus I'm hosting TG at my house so probably wont be on the phone the next 2 days.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

 

[amy07]

not that I want you guys to have low sales too, but it does make me feel somewhat better that I'm not the only one! I'm thinking in my area it may have something to do with the crazy gas prices too. Alot of people at my shows are commuters, and often 1 income families so I'm thinking maybe that has something to do with it? On the good side, I am getting bookings. Guess you can't have it all, all the time!:blushing: :blushing:

oh, and my potential recruit just left from meeting me at my house. She says she is "definitely signing on Friday". Oh, that would make my week, but I'm still cautious! She has a great personality and WANTS to do this, so I'm thinking she could be very successful as well. She already has a potential recruit (her sister) too!

also have had 2 contacts with hosts today as well, so even if nothing else I've done my "3" for today. Although I want MORE!!!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

not that I want you guys to have low sales too, but it does make me feel somewhat better that I'm not the only one! I'm thinking in my area it may have something to do with the crazy gas prices too. Alot of people at my shows are commuters, and often 1 income families so I'm thinking maybe that has something to do with it? On the good side, I am getting bookings. Guess you can't have it all, all the time!:blushing: :blushing:

Amy - that is EXACTLY me too! Sales are low, for the most part - but my bookings have never been better! People are looking for a deal, and hosting a PC shows is one of the best deals out there!

 

[raebates]

I've had my three contacts. One was a past host I saw at the grocery store during my lunch break. She may take advantage of my Thanksgiving week sale.

 

[Christ Follower]

NO contacts today.

Although I did get a message on my machine from someone who wants to order something. I was too busy cleaning to call her back. (I know that's bad). I have a product of her's to deliver so I KNOW that I will see her.

 

[amy07]

we did our turkey day on Friday so I haven't had any contacts in the last 2 days, aside from my host for today calling to cancel her show! It seems these past few weeks have started to crumble. I know that it's just "my turn", but man I was so sure that I was going on the cruise and now I just want to have a paycheck!! UGHHH!!! Guess I'll be scrambling for orders on my own to pull this off, and a LOT of prayer!!

 

[raebates]

I talked PC at the family Thanksgiving on Thursday because others brought it up. Actually had six contacts. (I don't bring it up myself, because, theoretically, I don't do business at family gatherings.) One of those contacts was my MIL giving me a $116 order. Friday I was Black Friday shopping. Two contacts. Today I haven't left the house. Haven't even gotten out of my jammies. I spent the day decorating. The tree is up. The stockings are hung. The Christmas movies are playing. ("You'll shoot your eye out!") Life is good.

 

[Christ Follower]

I had a show tonight. $308 in sales with more orders coming in. 4 guests. I did get a "maybe" on a catty show after the holidays. I have the go-ahead to call her after the holidays to get it set up.

I have a show tomorrow so those will most likely be my contacts. Still trying to get my $900 show from last weekend submitted. Too bad they weren't all that good!

 

[Christ Follower]

Wow. Where are all the 3-2-1 Posts?

Well here's mine for today. I did a show. Just over $200 in sales so far but I got a booking for late February (she's in the middle of a kitchen remodel) and a the host booked off herself for a Feb catty show. (she wants the 60% off items).

Other than that not much as far as calls. This week I will be trying to close out the MANY open shows and catalog shows and PRAYING that my recruit will submit something to keep from going inactive. (I just promoted to future and don't want to lose it already!)

 

[amy07]

need help getting my booo-taaay back in gear guys!! Seems like I'm on a downward spiral here lately!

My "hot" recruit lead that was "supposed" to sign on Friday I have not heard from nor has she returned my calls. Never got an email & she's not showing up on my IPT - thinking it was a false alarm!:grumpy:

My show yesterday that had "13-15 confirmed guests" turned out to be 5 with only 1 order!!!:yuck: :yuck: I'm sure she will get more. But that totally bummed me out.

Oh, and my Saturday show cancelled on me too! :cry: :cry: Says she will "try" to make it into a catalog show!

Two of my hosts from a week ago are now MIA too! Thinking this was just a baaaddd weekend for me. Time to get in gear and MAKE things happen!! So give me a kick in the rear and tell me how I can turn out an awesome December!!

 

[amy07]

enough whining!!oh, see I was so down in the dumps about the things that went wrong this weekend that I forgot to tell you the ONE good thing........I got a random $137 order on my website!! :love: :love:

 

[Bren706]

I basically took the holiday weekend off from the phone. However, I did get one e-mail from a past host wanting to order the Cut N Seal. Last night I got a call from one of my hosts (from almost 2 wks ago) ready to close out. Her show was $310. I also talked to the host that is going to sign. We are meeting today to close out her show, etc.

I have many, many, many host coaching/closing calls to make today. Not sure if I will fit any new contacts in.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I was taking a Break for the Thanksgiving Weekend. Had a very nice weekend, too!

Today - I have to get out invitations for 2 more December shows (my last 2 for December) and then, like Brenda, I have to host coach all of my Dec. shows ~ plus I have 9 shows from November to get closed this week. I'm not sure that I will make any new contacts by phone this week - but I'll probably be able to make some while I am out and about.

 

[pamperedgirl3]

I took the weekend off from calls, except to my host for Sunday's show. The sales at yesterday's show were low (as all but one of my shows this month have been), but out of 6 guests (4 ordered & two of them were a couple) I did get a December catalog show who may also book a cooking show in February. She wanted a January show, but she wasn't available when I was & she didn't want to wait until February. But I told her we could book a cooking show off of her catalog show--they have a HUGE wish list!

One of the ladies there said she hadn't been to a show in decades. She bought her first stone! She said her son is a chef in KY & will be thrilled that she has one now. She took an extra book because her daughter, DIL & a friend all want to order. She's thinking her daughter will book a show. So I'm sending her the 30 ways in 30 days sheet for ideas on using her stone (the large round with handles) & will follow up later. I told her that she should start with one to try it out & that they will be on sale in January--so hopefully I can get her daughter to book then!

I also got another recruit lead! That's FOUR for this month alone! None have signed yet--but I am meeting with two of them next week to discuss the biz! The one from yesterday also checked a cooking show & fundraiser. She works a couple of jobs already & is hoping to do PC as a way to make money but have fun too. I think she might want to replace one of her jobs. I'm meeting with her next week to discuss the biz more.

So it looks like I'll be doing some online training this week too!

 

[raebates]

Sunday I was visiting with family. No contacts. I have a show tonight, though. I'm hoping for a lot of fun. It's drizzling and gloomy here. A PC party is just the thing to brighten up the day. Right?

 

[finley1991]

What counts as 3?What counts as 3? Three contacts? Does that include all contacts made including host coaching?

 

[ChefBeckyD]

What counts as 3? Three contacts? Does that include all contacts made including host coaching?

For me, host coaching only counts as part of my 3 if I am also mentioning the opportunity, or re-booking them during the phone call.

However - For me, it is not just phone calls. I make contacts with people all the time other than by phone. Ran into a guy who works with my DH while out running errands today - and he said "Oh, do you sell Pampered Chef? My wife loves PC!" So I gave him a mini, and told him I would call him for a Christmas order for his wife. Now, tonight, I need to have a chat with DH about mentioning PC to the people he works with!

Anyway - that was a contact! I have a couple people who have expressed an interest in booking - and will be contacting them tonight to get them booked for the first week of February.......(now that I know about the double points time-frame!) Those will be my other 2 contacts today, because the rest of my time will be spent either host coaching or closing shows.

 

[amy07]

talked to a potential recruit, closed a show, did some host coaching, picked up a catalog show and did some team calls
going to try to get in touch with some MIA catty hosts now.....wish me luck!!

 

[Bren706]

3 to me is does not include current hosts, unless I am mentioning the business opportunity, like Becky mentioned.

Today, I only made 1 contact. I made a customer care call. It was an out of state customer, who was not interested in booking, but I am going to send her a recipe. I left voice mails for a couple more.

Closed my Nov. 11th show today. This is the one that the host had planned on signing up. She has decided to wait until January to sign up, due to the Holidays, as well as not having the money right now. She is using the FPV toward her kit though.

Left messages for 2 more hosts that I waiting to close their shows. And spoke to another host about closing her catty show. We are going to close it out tomorrow. Host coached another upcoming host, and left messages for a few more.

 

[lockhartkitchen]

3.....I made more than 6 calls for bookings. I booked a show for Jan. and one for the spring. I emailed out to my 200+ email list a Mystery Host Catalog Show I am doing. I wanted more sales for December. I have two people I'm contacting tomorrow for reschedules for January.

2...closing show on Wednesday. Catalog show mailing out tomorrow.
1.....I have two possible recruits I'm contacting this week to invite to cluster meeting.

I'm mailing out catalogs to two high spending customers for holiday sales.

Talked to someone who called ME today, and took an order.

 

[Christ Follower]

Collected a $12 order from someone who is not ready to book yet.

Collected a random $150 gift certificate order. (doesn't want to host)

Other than that, closed the $900 show I've been trying to close for almost 2 weeks now. (although I don't count that as a contact unless she re-booked which she didn't)

I have a show tomorrow and will get my contacts there if I don't get time to make my calls.

 

[Christ Follower]

What counts as 3? Three contacts? Does that include all contacts made including host coaching?

I count a contact if I asked them about hosting or the business. I don't count current hosts unless the opportunity is being discussed. I count contacts made while I'm out and about also.

 

[raebates]

What counts as 3? Three contacts? Does that include all contacts made including host coaching?

I don't count any of my host coaching in my 3 contacts. That's another thing that's great about PC, though. You can adjust the 3-2-1 to your style/priorities. I've heard of people who consider the "2" to be 2 shows a month. It's what works for them. Currently, I'm hoping the "1" will be 1 recruit this year. My contacts for yesterday were mostly at a show. Nine adult guests, with three shows booked. One of those is December. The other two are January/February.

 

[Gina M]

Got a call from a girl who I was supposed to come and be at her cookie exchange next week - she's still doing the cookie exchange but wants to change me coming until January (but I was able to put her on my calendar immediately for the 22nd - go double points!) - got an email from another person who had a show scheduled for Jan. 25 but now wants Feb specials so we're doing the 1st instead (actually worked in my favor as I have a benefit I wanted to go to on the 25th). Talked to another girl who is looking to co-host in early February - I'm hoping she picks either the 2nd or the second weekend. She's thinking early February as well - I'm trying to cram as much into those double points time frame. I have 2 cooking, 1 catalog for Jan. (so far) and 1 cooking show in February (I'll probably do my annual Mystery Host show in early Feb. as well since it's double points!). Now if I could just hear back from about 5 people - I'd feel much better about my schedule. I do have a show this Friday with 10 confirmed so I'm going to talk up the specials as well (last cooking show of this year).

 

[amy07]

all about the host coaching tonight and I did attempt some CCC's but I only got machines

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Closed 2 shows.....did some host coaching......Talked to a future host who was going to do a Bridal Shower in March or April, but moved the Shower to February because of the host special! Left messages with a couple of people who I am trying to get booked before I close the shows where they were guests.

 

[Bren706]

Talked to the clerk at Office Depot while I was there getting ink for my printer. She saw my tote bag, and said something along the lines of "Oh, Pampered Chef! I didn't realize they were still around!". I gave her a mini-catty, but she just browsed thru it quickly, and gave it back to me. I asked her about getting her friends and family together, etc., but she had no interest. Husband would shoot her, etc.........

Then, I got the courage up to call a referral lead from last month. back on October 10th, I had met two people at a park, where I had a playdate with my DD and some friends. Struck up a conversation with the two girls, and although they weren't interested, they gave me the name of one's MIL. (They said she does alot of parties, etc.) So, I finally called tonight, and she said she was really busy right now and has a lot going on, but call her after the holidays!

So, only two contacts today. I left a few messages on other machines, and I did close out 2 shows. ($150 for one and $330 plus host order including the 1/2 price Executive Cookware combo for another) Yea!!, that brings me up to about 1200 POR points.

 

[Christ Follower]

Had a show tonight.

Sales are just at $193 and host not motivated to get more. Asked all 7 guests there about the business and booking. BIG FAT NO'S.

Tomorrow is another day.......

 

[raebates]

Closed a catalog party. Had two contacts. Did a bit of host coaching. Nothing much to report.

 

[amy07]

think I finally am getting thru to some of my catty hosts - got an online order today for one of them. Did some CCC's, but not much else

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Today was all about closing shows!

Talked to a Catalog Host - she gave me $540 (!) in orders, and is waiting for a couple more - hoping to get to the $600 mark.

Closed my Brownie Troop fundraiser at just over $400.

Will speak in a few minutes (She is calling me back) with a host who has more orders to add to her $502 show - and we will close that one.

Closed a $722 Cooking Show.

Talked to my host who had to cancel her show due to a car accident - the accident victim is still in an induced coma - but doing much better, it's just going to be a long recovery, and they won't be sure of the extent of the injury to her brain until she is conscious.
Anyway - the host has decided to do a December Catalog Show (for all those who were planning on purchasing gift items at the show) and rebooked her Cooking Show for February.

Talked to 2 of my hosts for next weeks shows.

That was it. So, not much in the the way of 3-2-1, but a pretty productive day anyway. After I close the catalog show and the cooking show - I will be at $6000 for the month! Whoo Hooo!