Boost Your Success with 3-2-1 Accountability: A Productivity Diary
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Discussion Overview
The thread centers around participants sharing their experiences and strategies related to the 3-2-1 accountability method for enhancing productivity in their Pampered Chef businesses. Many express a desire for accountability and support from fellow consultants.
Discussion Character
- Anecdotal
- Opinion-based
- Exploratory
Main Points Raised
- One participant, identifying as a consultant, shared their daily activities related to the 3-2-1 method, including making calls and reconnecting with customers.
- Another participant mentioned using a screen saver with the 3-2-1 method to remind themselves of their goals.
- Several users expressed a desire to join in on the accountability effort, sharing their own 3-2-1 goals, such as making three contacts per week, hosting two shows per month, and recruiting one person per year.
- One participant noted their frustration with reaching people, mentioning that they often encounter answering machines when making calls.
- Another participant discussed their strategy for following up with contacts after leaving messages.
- Some participants expressed a need for encouragement and support from the group to stay accountable.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Views differ on the effectiveness of the 3-2-1 method and the challenges faced in reaching out to potential customers. No clear consensus emerges regarding the best approach to accountability.
Contextual Notes
Participants share personal experiences and strategies related to the 3-2-1 method, reflecting a range of goals and challenges in their business practices.
Who May Find This Useful
Consultants looking for motivation and accountability in their business practices may find the shared experiences and strategies relevant.
amy07
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So, I really haven't had time this weekend to be on here, but here is a quick recap...
Friday, closed a show, and booked a party for end of Oct. Then DH comes home and hands me a name & number for a show lead he got at his office. She's booked for November!
Saturday was a total day for my family,but I did get a message for an order on my machine! Think today probably will be another family day too, as the rest of the month's weekends are filled with PC. Although I'm going to try to get in touch with a very unmotivated catty host.
Friday, closed a show, and booked a party for end of Oct. Then DH comes home and hands me a name & number for a show lead he got at his office. She's booked for November!
Saturday was a total day for my family,but I did get a message for an order on my machine! Think today probably will be another family day too, as the rest of the month's weekends are filled with PC. Although I'm going to try to get in touch with a very unmotivated catty host.
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sfdavis918
I'm still here Amy!
I had a surprise in my mailbox on Sunday (forgot to get the mail on Saturday!). There was an envelope in there with over $300 in orders! A catty show host sent them to me. I had sent her the stuff in June (that was what all the paperwork was for too) and kept in contact with her through July and August. She was busy, moving, and all that other life stuff. In August I got an email from her saying that she got some orders and would mail them to me. I never heard from her again and actually just wrote her off. How happy was I to get those orders!! I called her and got everything finalized and submitted it Sunday! WAHOO!!
Got an email from my sister, she has a friend who wants to have a show this weekend. Uh, no problem, I can do that!! So I called and she is going to check with her friends and see if Friday or Saturday would work better. I am so excited! My weekend was completely clear so this is good. I'm not going to expect too much in the way of sales since it is so last minute, but something is better than nothing!
Made two more host coaching calls. Thursday's host is set. That should actually be a pretty decent show even though she thought it might be kind of small. Next Friday's host is another story. She is supposed to get me addresses of those she doesn't have emails for tonight. Then she is sending her own evite. We'll see how that goes. She wants to earn some more pans though, so that is good for my POR points!
Now I must go address some postcards for invitations that need to go out tomorrow. How is everyone else? Check in!
I had a surprise in my mailbox on Sunday (forgot to get the mail on Saturday!). There was an envelope in there with over $300 in orders! A catty show host sent them to me. I had sent her the stuff in June (that was what all the paperwork was for too) and kept in contact with her through July and August. She was busy, moving, and all that other life stuff. In August I got an email from her saying that she got some orders and would mail them to me. I never heard from her again and actually just wrote her off. How happy was I to get those orders!! I called her and got everything finalized and submitted it Sunday! WAHOO!!
Got an email from my sister, she has a friend who wants to have a show this weekend. Uh, no problem, I can do that!! So I called and she is going to check with her friends and see if Friday or Saturday would work better. I am so excited! My weekend was completely clear so this is good. I'm not going to expect too much in the way of sales since it is so last minute, but something is better than nothing!
Made two more host coaching calls. Thursday's host is set. That should actually be a pretty decent show even though she thought it might be kind of small. Next Friday's host is another story. She is supposed to get me addresses of those she doesn't have emails for tonight. Then she is sending her own evite. We'll see how that goes. She wants to earn some more pans though, so that is good for my POR points!
Now I must go address some postcards for invitations that need to go out tomorrow. How is everyone else? Check in!
Christ Follower
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Okay, I had a show on Sunday (yesterday) and WOW!!!!
It is my highest show ever! So far sales are around $1171!!!! The show is still open too! Plus I got a booking for November from it!
I didn't do any contacts today (lots of stuff on my plate) but I made about 25 or more contacts at the show yesterday so I'm letting myself off the hook for today!
It is my highest show ever! So far sales are around $1171!!!! The show is still open too! Plus I got a booking for November from it!
I didn't do any contacts today (lots of stuff on my plate) but I made about 25 or more contacts at the show yesterday so I'm letting myself off the hook for today!
lockhartkitchen
- 2,154
I had my cluster meeting tonight. I was number 3 in sales, just $300 shy of my director! I called and booked a show for November, booked one yesterday (someone called me!). I left a message for tomorrow night's host. I left a message for Sunday's host. Tomorrow I call my Saturday host. Busy week.Closed an almost $600 show tonight.
Wednesday close a show at $400 last week.
Wednesday I'm selling $350 in spatulas. After shows I will be at almost $2000 in sales!! Yippee!!
Wednesday close a show at $400 last week.
Wednesday I'm selling $350 in spatulas. After shows I will be at almost $2000 in sales!! Yippee!!
Bren706
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- 2,380
Way to go on your $1000+ show, Ellen.
Monday, I closed a $300 show. Got a Nov.catty show from an outside order. I spoke to an October host that was a lead from the street festival. Both her and her daughter "Won" free cooking shows, so she called last night about doing a November show as well.
One customer care call ended with the person not being interested in hosting or the opportunity (or being added to me e-mail list). Left messages with a couple of others. One was supposed to be home by 8:15, but at that time, I was at my neighbors house closing her show, etc, and by the time I got home, and then got the kids into bed, it was 9:30 and too late to call back.
It looks like a show that was scheduled for tomorrow is not going on. This was a lead I met at Office Depot. I had her fill out a DPDS and then followed up with her. She said Yes to booking a show, and set the date. I made one host coaching call, she mentioned she had been busy, and that was the last contact with her. I have left messages but with no return calls from her. I hate it when we spend the money on catalogs, fliers, and everything else that goes into the host kit, as well as the $4.60 in shipping, and then you never hear back from them. UGH!!
Monday, I closed a $300 show. Got a Nov.catty show from an outside order. I spoke to an October host that was a lead from the street festival. Both her and her daughter "Won" free cooking shows, so she called last night about doing a November show as well.
One customer care call ended with the person not being interested in hosting or the opportunity (or being added to me e-mail list). Left messages with a couple of others. One was supposed to be home by 8:15, but at that time, I was at my neighbors house closing her show, etc, and by the time I got home, and then got the kids into bed, it was 9:30 and too late to call back.
It looks like a show that was scheduled for tomorrow is not going on. This was a lead I met at Office Depot. I had her fill out a DPDS and then followed up with her. She said Yes to booking a show, and set the date. I made one host coaching call, she mentioned she had been busy, and that was the last contact with her. I have left messages but with no return calls from her. I hate it when we spend the money on catalogs, fliers, and everything else that goes into the host kit, as well as the $4.60 in shipping, and then you never hear back from them. UGH!!
finley1991
- 1,712
Bren706 said:
Brenda - I hear you!!!
One December I sent out 6 host packets... yes 6 and all 6 shows cancelled. I was so upset that I spent the $$$ on postage and all of the catalogs I lost doing it.
I've been sending the invitations for my hosts for 3 years now. My policy is, no Guest List, no host packet. I send them their host packet the day I get their guest list. Without the list, no guests are coming, so no need for the host packet! (My theory anyway!) Plus, I don't want them going through the host packet and picking recipes when they should be concentrating on who to invite. That way, that part is done and they can enjoy picking recipes and getting excited about their show.
Hope that helps!
JAE
- 4,739
Haven't been on this thread for a while. I'm not doing my 3 contacts a day. My bad, but my November is filling up. I'd better get going so it gets totally filled. I want free spring products. I have four shows scheduled and two on the way. Plus I have a show tonight. I'm really hoping for a couple of recruits and at least a November show and December show. I'm bringing two Trifle Bowls and all of my SA (which isn't much). When people see the Appetizer Plates and Caddy set they won't be able to resist. At least it worked at the last show.
Christ Follower
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I made a bunch of customer care calls today.
Confirmed with a November catty host and December cooking show host that we are in fact still on for those shows.
Host coach calls for 4 different hosts.
Spoke with one friend who will "consider" doing a November show for me.
Spoke with another friend who was supposed to do a November show for me and is now saying not till the beginning of next year. She might do my mystery host catalog show in November though.
Collected another order for my open house that I had last month on the 30th that STILL has not been submitted yet! (computer crashing and all info is still m.i.a)
Tomorrow I hope to get at least one or two more bookings on my calendar!
Confirmed with a November catty host and December cooking show host that we are in fact still on for those shows.
Host coach calls for 4 different hosts.
Spoke with one friend who will "consider" doing a November show for me.
Spoke with another friend who was supposed to do a November show for me and is now saying not till the beginning of next year. She might do my mystery host catalog show in November though.
Collected another order for my open house that I had last month on the 30th that STILL has not been submitted yet! (computer crashing and all info is still m.i.a)
Tomorrow I hope to get at least one or two more bookings on my calendar!
Bren706
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- 2,380
I called back the lead that I thought I got hung up on last week. She sounded happy to hear from me. She booked a November show.
I received two calls from October hosts to postpone until November (I think I am up to about 5-6 cancellations/postpones for October, UGH! Just when I thought I was going to have a good month)
One person asked me to call back in an hour. I call back, and of course get a machine. Another asked me to call back today.
After leaving a message on a machine for a catty host, I receive an e-mail, letting me she has been busy, and she will close by month end.
I will try for another 3 contacts today!
I received two calls from October hosts to postpone until November (I think I am up to about 5-6 cancellations/postpones for October, UGH! Just when I thought I was going to have a good month)
One person asked me to call back in an hour. I call back, and of course get a machine. Another asked me to call back today.
After leaving a message on a machine for a catty host, I receive an e-mail, letting me she has been busy, and she will close by month end.
I will try for another 3 contacts today!
Bren706
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- 2,380
I kinda took the day off today. I did make one contact while at the playground today. The person I spoke to was kind of familiar with Pampered Chef, but gave me a referal, her MIL, who recently had a Southern Living party. I did not call her yet. Oh, and I did call a potential host, who asked me to call her today, after calling her last night. She is very busy and asked me to call in November. I guess I did make 2 out of 3 contacts today.
I am just exhausted today, and didn't accomplish much of anything. I am hoping to get more done tomorrow, or else I will need a kick in the butt!!!!!!
I am just exhausted today, and didn't accomplish much of anything. I am hoping to get more done tomorrow, or else I will need a kick in the butt!!!!!!
Gina M
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Christ Follower
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amy07
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I'm off the calling wagon, but fortunately I can still see it...........I did make a host coaching call last night and the host informed me to be looking for an online order for..............COOKWARE!! Now, that would get me fired up again. I also spoke to a few of my team members yesterday. They are just as anxious for me to promote as I am - they want me to start doing meeting on my own. That was a nice compliment!
I have a list of people that I intend to call today,so maybe that will get me back on track.
I have a list of people that I intend to call today,so maybe that will get me back on track.
amy07
- 2,785
ok everyone where are you?!?!?
Last night I was able to confirm a date for a November show AND I booked another show for November! I did some host coaching calls. I have a potential large show tonight and a craft fair tomorrow, so I'm hoping betweent those I can fill the rest of November and possibly start December. I am booked for the rest of the month unless I can get Tues or Thurs evenings.
Hope you guys have an awesome weekend - I probably will be MIA for the next few days......
Last night I was able to confirm a date for a November show AND I booked another show for November! I did some host coaching calls. I have a potential large show tonight and a craft fair tomorrow, so I'm hoping betweent those I can fill the rest of November and possibly start December. I am booked for the rest of the month unless I can get Tues or Thurs evenings.
Hope you guys have an awesome weekend - I probably will be MIA for the next few days......
lockhartkitchen
- 2,154
I'm closing an $800 show today. I'm going with my husband to deliver a computer to a customer who has limited English. I'm going to give her one of my minis and a business opportunity brochure. I'm calling my Saturday host to confirm things (she didn't answer yesterday). I have a name of someone who wants to book from a show this week that I'm calling to book for November. I have two other clients that have wanted to book, but never have pinned down a date. Today we are. I'm looking at November. I have 9 so far. I'm shooting for 12. Sounds crazy, but with limited days in December I want the sales. I'm so close to Level 1.
Christ Follower
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Christ Follower
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sfdavis918
I had a show last night that is at $789.25. Will definitely be at $800 when she closes next week. Will be booking a November catty show with a guest that didn't make it. I was really bad at the show and didn't ask a single sole to host. Ugh! I definitely prejudged everyone on their demeanor and they all seemed to be happy to order, but not at all interested in anything else. I am so mad at myself for not asking! I have another show tonight and will ask everyone!!!!!!
chef_kimmo
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chef_kimmo
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Spoke with a person who has been working on a catalog show.
Spoke with a person with last minute need for a house warming gift, which was good for me since I am cash poor right now so it got some products off my shelf. I brought several items with me & met her at a restaurant and we discussed the gift. I had hoped it would get some curious people to ask questions. We were seated to far off to the corner and no questions - but at least I tried.
She is a good friend who hosts & orders regularly. We are discussing her doing a bridal shower for her sister. She took a mini catalog and said she would be circling wanted products for me to call her boyfriend back with ideas for Christmas.
I also left several mini-catalogs at the restaurant. I know it isn't a live contact but hopefully someone will see one and give me a call.
Spoke with a person with last minute need for a house warming gift, which was good for me since I am cash poor right now so it got some products off my shelf. I brought several items with me & met her at a restaurant and we discussed the gift. I had hoped it would get some curious people to ask questions. We were seated to far off to the corner and no questions - but at least I tried.
She is a good friend who hosts & orders regularly. We are discussing her doing a bridal shower for her sister. She took a mini catalog and said she would be circling wanted products for me to call her boyfriend back with ideas for Christmas.
I also left several mini-catalogs at the restaurant. I know it isn't a live contact but hopefully someone will see one and give me a call.
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