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

[Christ Follower]

I will be doing my 3-2-1 at my show tonight....keep you posted.

BTW, it's the combo PL/PC party I was talking about in another thread....

 

[raebates]

Made my three contacts today. One was with someone who has been having shows for a few years. She feels that the consultant she had at her most recent party just did it because she felt obligated. (It's a friend-of-a-friend situation.) She made it pretty clear that she didn't like to drive all the way (about 35 minutes) to her home. She asked me if she could call me the next time she's ready to do a party. Honestly, I don't like to take hosts away from other consultants. However, I did not approach her about switching. I encouraged her before her party (she's a hairdresser at the salon I patronize), and asked her today how it went. I like having a potential new host, just don't exactly love the way I got her.

 

[Christ Follower]

Just came back from a LAME combo PL/PC party....

$60 in sales so far. (PL lady did well + she got 3 bookings)

I booked another combo party (sigh) for Nov. 13th.

Gave biz. info to one of the guests.

Asked as many people as I could (although it was difficult b/c I only got 2 orders) and guess what? There was a PC consultant in the audience. great.

 

[amy07]

oh, Ellen I feel for you on that one! And Rae too! But Rae, if she wants you she's going to book with you no matter what. Personally, I don't think a 35 minute drive is anything to complain about. But that could be because I live in the boonies and it takes me almost that long to get to a stoplight! Well, not quite, but it does seem like it at times!! It must've just been the day. Not too good on my end either, but not quite that bad.
The only calls I was able to get in where trying to close out some shows, team calls, and attempted host coaching. I've got a show tonight so wish me luck, it's only my 3rd of the month so I'm hoping to get some Dec or Jan bookings!!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Ellen - I'm so sorry! Who went first with the demo? Did the PL rep use PC for her recipes (Like SA, etc.....) Do you think no one was interested because they are customers of the the PC lady in the crowd? That had to stink!

Rae - I agree w/ Amy. If she isn't happy with the consultant, she won't rebook with her anyway, so she's going to find someone else and it might as well be you! And she'll fall in love with you, and you'll have a customer for life!:love:

I talked to 2 hosts yesterday and did some host coaching/recipe selection. Had a show last night that was funny. Jean DeVries (From here on CS) came to observe......so of course, nothing went right! First, all of the guests were late, and we finally got started around 7:30. I forgot to do the minute cake at the beginning, and was doing 30 Min Chicken, and Garlic Biscuit Bites......well, the micro was lower wattage - the chicken didn't get done, and I burned the biscuits! BUT! I now have another booking for Nov. and one for Jan. The hosts for Nov. are a couple - she is an ob-gyn, and he is a SAHD. She was encouraging him to sell PC, and I talked to him about it....and he asked me more questions while I was taking orders......and I think it is a big possibility that he will sign when they have their show!:thumbup:

Plus - the host is someone who has been talking about selling for over a year - eventually she will be on my team ~ I know it!

 

[raebates]

Thanks, Amy and Becky. The ironic part is that she's about 35 minutes from me, too. I don't feel guilty, just sorry for the other consultant.My contacts today will be at a show. She had a pretty good show last fall and is looking forward to another one tonight.

 

[sfdavis918]

Ellen-I feel ya on the combo party. I generally don't do them, I usually only find out about it after the show is booked! Ugh!

Rae-Don't feel too bad about the other consultant. We work really hard to keep our hosts happy and if someone else doesn't, well, then that's really just on them. I do hope though, that she knows about the unhappy host so that she can learn from it.

I had to go have an ultrasound yesterday for some pelvic pain and ended up talking to the admitting person and radiologist about PC and giving them holiday catalogs. When I was walking out there wasn't anyone at the front desk so I just went ahead and left some more mini's in the waiting room.

I have a show today with an expected attendance of 15, so will be doing my contacts there. Wahoo!!! I can't wait!

 

[raebates]

Just home from my party. It was fun! Repeat host. Seven "legal" guests. (There were several teenage girls.) One of them was the host's grandma-in-law from Pennsylvania. She apologized for not ordering, but she's a 91-year-old widow who doesn't cook much. She did tell me that she had a wonderful time. She also asked for the recipe for my Caramel Apple Trifle.Two solid bookings (October catty & December cooking), with three possibles. Gave out my new "Think About It" booklets. We'll see what happens. Oh, yeah, and one of the girls, a twelve-year-old, is interested in becoming a consultant to put herself through college. I believe I'll stay in touch with her.

 

[pamperedgirl3]

Just home from my party. It was fun! Repeat host. Seven "legal" guests. (There were several teenage girls.) One of them was the host's grandma-in-law from Pennsylvania. She apologized for not ordering, but she's a 91-year-old widow who doesn't cook much. She did tell me that she had a wonderful time. She also asked for the recipe for my Caramel Apple Trifle.

Two solid bookings (October catty & December cooking), with three possibles. Gave out my new "Think About It" booklets. We'll see what happens.
Oh, yeah, and one of the girls, a twelve-year-old, is interested in becoming a consultant to put herself through college. I believe I'll stay in touch with her.

What are your Think About It booklets???

 

[raebates]

I talk about it here:http://www.chefsuccess.com/f2/let-me-know-what-you-think-27343/I've started handing them out to anyone who says they want to think about having a party.

 

[amy07]

back from show, sales good so far with more coming in........have a great weekend

 

[amy07]

I guess everyone is out doing shows?
I did an expo today for 2 hours then did a show tonight that was great. The host worked her behind off with collecting outside orders, and right now she is over $700 with more orders coming, 1 firm booking (Jan), another checking a date for Dec.
At the expo I booked another show for Dec and lots of potential cattys as well as a strong recruit lead! I also ran into a future host who was working a booth for her employer so we talked briefly about turning her show into a kickoff show for her if she decided to sign before her show!
Hope everyone is off doing some fantastic shows! Can't wait to hear your results!

 

[lockhartkitchen]

I called to rebook with an October show for November. She's decided to have the show at her friends house, so she's checking Monday at work with the dates I gave her. I packaged a catalog show today after getting an address from a host. Sending out Monday (Nov. caddy). I'm at 8 shows, 2 caddies and one holiday bazaar I'm hosting in November with 10 other vendors. Sunday I'm contacting two more I know wanted to book. I'm shooting for 12.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I called to rebook with an October show for November. She's decided to have the show at her friends house, so she's checking Monday at work with the dates I gave her. I packaged a catalog show today after getting an address from a host. Sending out Monday (Nov. caddy). I'm at 8 shows, 2 caddies and one holiday bazaar I'm hosting in November with 10 other vendors. Sunday I'm contacting two more I know wanted to book. I'm shooting for 12.

I'm shooting for 12 cooking shows too. Right now I have 9 (2 are fundraisers) and 5 Catalog Shows. The nice thing about 3 of the cattys is that they are past catalog show hosts who have had great catalog shows for me! The other 2, because they are unproven, I am not holding my breath for or counting on for sales - they will just be icing.

 

[amy07]

I'm shooting for 12 cooking shows too. Right now I have 9 (2 are fundraisers) and 5 Catalog Shows. The nice thing about 3 of the cattys is that they are past catalog show hosts who have had great catalog shows for me! The other 2, because they are unproven, I am not holding my breath for or counting on for sales - they will just be icing.

wow! You are sure to be getting the $6k package!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

wow! You are sure to be getting the $6k package!

I'd like to, but I NEVER take it for granted! In September - I had 9 shows - and only 4 actually closed in Sept., and they were all around $300 in sales.......
October will definitely be $6000, I am already at $5000 with 3 Shows this week and 2 Catalog Shows to close (and a show from this past week to close too)......so I am hoping - and working towards - a $6000 month for November!:thumbup:

 

[Bren706]

I really need to get back into 3-2-1. Once I have made all my follow ups with the leads I got from the festival last month, I have not been so consistent with my calls. I have left a few messages with folks, and making some host coaching calls (although, many of those have been machines).

I had a show last night, with about 7 guests plus the hostess in attendance. I got one definite booking for November 18th, one possible booking for February, and the one outside order (who I have met a few times before, a friend of a friend, and saw the night before the show) mentioned that her and her stepdaughter were talking about having a show together. Sales are only around $300, but I am happy with the booking prospects!

I did get some more organizing, so I am ready to make some more phone calls starting on Monday!!!

I also have a goal of 12+ shows, with hitting the $3000 mark for November. I am currently at 8 cookings shows and 1 catty show on the books, with 2 days at a Holiday Market on the 2nd and 3rd of the month, which I hope to turn into a few shows. And with 3 more cookings shows and a possible 3 catty shows to close for October, I am hoping to start filling up December.

 

[amy07]

show today was a first for me - combo show with TS. Sales were good, over $500 with 2, possibly 3, bookings. The TS lady had over $600 in sales!! Both of us were surprised by the totals! Now, having said that, I also had a few guests leave prior to my demo, and another guest was one of my recruits who came for the TS party but also to watch my demo for some training. I feel bad on that end as I really shortened my demo since I could tell people were tired of sitting. But I think the host is still expecting some more outside orders so its all good!
I still have 3 more shows this month, so if I can get the 3 from this weekend closed along with the next round I'm anticipating my best month ever.........atleast until November! I have 13 Cooking shows for November and quite a few cattys going too, so I am hopeful I can pull out some big numbers and get the cruise afterall. Although, I still need to get those recruits qualified!!
Can't wait to hear how everyone's weekend turned out!

 

[raebates]

Five contacts today. No solid leads, but good customer connection.

 

[amy07]

busy day! host coaching and delivering host packs today. One stop resulted in an order and a new potential host who is looking to get some cookware!!!
Need to start on calls to fair leads, but honestly I have been so busy just trying to keep up with my current shows.
Also talked with some team members in hopes of getting them qualified by the end of the month. We'll see. It's killing me in that they have done the shows but are dragging their feet on submitting them! UGHHH!!!!

 

[raebates]

In addition to host coaching yesterday, I had two contacts. No real measurable results, but I know the connections are important.Actually, with all of the things on my plate yesterday, including a prayer meeting that ran later than I expected, I feel pretty good about the contacts. I'll be making my contacts at a show this evening.

 

[Bren706]

Monday, I left messages, did some host coaching, but no other contacts. (my 2yr old DD has been running a fever, my 4yr DS has been coughing).

Today, at my dental appointment, chatted with the hygenist about PC, and then the dentist walks in and says, Oh! you sell PC?! I swear I have everything in the catalog! So, I gave him the new mini-catty.

I made one customer care call, and also spoke to the organizer of a bazaar that I just acquired for Saturday. I also did some over the phone training with my new recruit. She mentioned that the host from her first show, as well as the host's friend are interested in the opportunity, but my recruit doesn't think she wants to recruit right now, so she may hand them off to me!

I have shows lined up the next two days, so I hope to get some bookings from them!

 

[Christ Follower]

I got one person to say yes to my mystery host catalog show. (1 down ~ 9 to go!)

When I called the next person to see if they were interested, they said that they have already started collecting orders and would turn it in to me as an October or November catalog show.

Another lady I spoke to said that she would have a November show if I could wrangle up 5-6 people to do a Mary Kay facial with her. I will try but I'm not a big fan of trading shows. Besides, most everyone I know either has a MK consultant or doesn't like it at all. We'll see what happens I guess.....

I also got a lot of machines today too but at least did my 3-2-1.

 

[amy07]

. I also did some over the phone training with my new recruit. She mentioned that the host from her first show, as well as the host's friend are interested in the opportunity, but my recruit doesn't think she wants to recruit right now, so she may hand them off to me!

I have shows lined up the next two days, so I hope to get some bookings from them!

I know it would be great to have them sign under you, but in the long run it may be better for you if they sign under your recruit! If she starts building a team too, she is less likely to fall off the face of the earth as a consultant. Her recruits would still be in your first line.........

 

[amy07]

I had training with 2 of my team members last nights, so that took my prime calling time. I did try to make some contacts yesterday during the day, but I just kept getting machines, even for those that said the best time to call them is during the day.
I mailed some cute postcards to all of my fair contacts that I received the other weekend. Of course, the credit is due to another cheffer for designing them! I'm hoping I may get some online orders from those!

 

[raebates]

Well, my Tuesday contacts included a call for customer care and a show. There were four "legal" guests and a few teenage girls. (I've had a lot of teenage girls at my shows, lately.) One of the teens voiced interest in the business, so I gave her a recruiting packet and made an appointment to get back with her.The other four guests booked three shows! One is an October catty to get a Deep Covered Baker. Two are November cooking shows. Actually, since one of those shows is to be co-hosted by two of the guests, everyone at the show booked. Plus, the host had one outside order for a woman who wants to schedule a show. I'll be calling her this evening.Oh, yeah, and, with outside orders, the show is sitting at just over $500, with "lots of other orders" to collect, according to the host.I love my job!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Well, my Tuesday contacts included a call for customer care and a show. There were four "legal" guests and a few teenage girls. (I've had a lot of teenage girls at my shows, lately.) One of the teens voiced interest in the business, so I gave her a recruiting packet and made an appointment to get back with her.

The other four guests booked three shows! One is an October catty to get a Deep Covered Baker. Two are November cooking shows. Actually, since one of those shows is to be co-hosted by two of the guests, everyone at the show booked. Plus, the host had one outside order for a woman who wants to schedule a show. I'll be calling her this evening.

Oh, yeah, and, with outside orders, the show is sitting at just over $500, with "lots of other orders" to collect, according to the host.

I love my job!

Whoo Hooo Rae! Say with me: "Tonights The Night I'm Bookin' 'Em All!"



that's from a Belinda Ellsworth training CD

 

[amy07]

great job Rae!!!! I bow down to your booking powers!!!

 

[raebates]

Why, thank you!

 

[Christ Follower]

Hmmmm....

I better get on that phone before church tonight. I've been playing with my son all day. I did drop off some catalogs to a possible catty host today....