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

[raebates]

My contacts have been going well. I've collected a couple of orders, and scheduled another show.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Interactive Show Success!!!I posted this on Vanessa's thread about interactive shows - but wanted to share with you guys too -

I had an Interactive Brunch Show today. There were 7 guests, and with just their orders (no outside orders yet) the show is at $440 in sales, and 5 bookings!!!!

I am so pumped right now. The show was so much fun, and from the time I started with "Welcome to Julie's show" to "Okay, I am going to let you help yourselves to some food....", it was exactly 58 minutes.

If you haven't tried it already - you gotta try the Interactive Format. It just seems so natural and easy for me to do - like hanging out and cooking with a bunch of friends. 5 out of 7 people booked, and one of the ones who didn't - it's because she is moving out of state the end of the month! Don't know why the other one didn't book - guess she's just a party pooper!

 

[janetupnorth]

Well, I had an interesting day - just stopped home for a few minutes then off again.I had to sit in class for an EMT refresher. As we were about to watch a boring outdated video on WMD I whipped out a PC catalog to give to the person who came with me (her sister used to sell and now she buys from me - mainly).Anyway, there were 28 students in the class and about 6 women. All the women and some of the men about pounced on the catalog. I handed out all 5 catalogs I had!I have one lady who wants to do a cooking show and the instructor wants to do a catalog show during class.I just had happened to take the Greek Cheese Torta to class... Everyone loved it!I was so excited...then as we were leaving DH thought he'd be nice and pick me up at the door. As he was backing up in the VERY TINY parking lot, the sun was setting and he didn't see a car behind him and hit it. So now I NEED the shows to pay the deductible. Actually I need a few more shows now!!!! (We have a $500 deductible...)

 

[JAE]

I think I had 8 contacts, today, at my show. I asked everyone if they wanted to have a show. 3 said "yes", and they want to have them during our incentive time for discounted or free conference. I offered 1/2 off their booking benefit if they would have it during that time. Becky D's idea. Thanks. One recruit lead, too.

Oh, Janet! Sounds like you need a fundraiser! Glad your class sort of worked out. Remind your dh that your contacts are supposed to be you talking to people, not him contacting cars with his car!

 

[sfdavis918]

I offered 1/2 off their booking benefit if they would have it during that time. Becky D's idea. Thanks.

Wait, I don't get it.

 

[JAE]

Sorry, I wasn't clear. I offered to pay for 1/2 of the host special that they choose if they book and close their show within the new incentive time: March 16-April 14 with a $500 show. Becky used $400, but these (my) shows will be almost an hour and a half away. I have to have at least a $500 show to make it worth my drive.

 

[sfdavis918]

OHHHH, ok! Now I get it. That is a great idea!

 

[JAE]

I told the guests why I was doing this so they wouldn't be expecting this in the future. I don't normally offer extras because I think our host program is great. But, I am hoping to boost my bookings and my sales and earn confernce free or at least half price. I'm assuming I'll get bookings from these bookings, so it will be well worth it.

 

[sfdavis918]

I agree, it's a good idea to let them know it's not a regular thing. I also think our regular benefits are great, but sometimes we need to give our calendar a shot in the arm!

 

[janetupnorth]

I posted this on Vanessa's thread about interactive shows - but wanted to share with you guys too -

I had an Interactive Brunch Show today. There were 7 guests, and with just their orders (no outside orders yet) the show is at $440 in sales, and 5 bookings!!!!

I am so pumped right now. The show was so much fun, and from the time I started with "Welcome to Julie's show" to "Okay, I am going to let you help yourselves to some food....", it was exactly 58 minutes.

If you haven't tried it already - you gotta try the Interactive Format. It just seems so natural and easy for me to do - like hanging out and cooking with a bunch of friends. 5 out of 7 people booked, and one of the ones who didn't - it's because she is moving out of state the end of the month! Don't know why the other one didn't book - guess she's just a party pooper!

Finally home for the night but it is so late and I have class in the morning and have to get the kids up and to church with Grandma! But I wanted to say awesome show Becky!!!!

I like doing interactive shows too...Thursday night wasn't conducive to it in the sense that PC is stating - all the people had a rough week and needed to chat, but we did introductions WHILE I was working...the were longer, more story-like, they talked about the products a lot and would "break" between each person so I could catch them up on what I was doing and briefly describe it. We got done pretty fast and then they played with all my stuff AFTER the fact and while they were eating.

Short story long, you can have an interactive show in many ways!

 

[sfdavis918]

I only had two contacts today. Both were at another party I attended for another DS company. One was with a person who had been to a show a while ago. She said that she was still getting my emails and that her mom wants to host closer to summer. So I gave her a new catalog. The other was with another guest at the show who mentioned that she recognized my name as a PC consultant. She was interested in placing an order, but not having a party. I will send her a catalog and follow up.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I had a date with DH last night, so I chose to make it JUST a date and didn't wear PC anything - just had a nice time by ourselves.

But I'd had my 5 bookings show earlier in the day - so those were my contacts!

JAE - Yea for you! I'm glad the idea worked. I bet you were pumped leaving the show!

Sarah - The idea for 1/2 off the host bonus was something I heard on a bookings cd. Like JAE, I am only offering it during the incentive time, and letting them know that it is a one time deal because of an incentive I am trying to earn.
I really really really want to earn Conference for free this year! So - if they have a $400 April show, and close by April 14th, they can get the salad spinner for $10, or the new bowl for $5. JAE and I had discussed doing this because here in this area, We have Easter Week in March, and then Spring Break in April, so it's taking some incentives to get people to book during that time!

Janet - Wow - what a way to brighten up a boring class! Good for you! The way your bookings are going, you are going to be booked solid (for your schedule!) Watch it - Yvonne's going to be coming after you! (in a good way)
Sorry about your car though.

And you are right! I have done several interactive shows now, and every one has been as different as the crowd attending. That just may be why I enjoy them so much ~ should have figured it out before, but this new format is giving me the freedom to have so much more fun at my shows.

 

[Christ Follower]

Okay girls, my computer is STILL Crashed! I want to cry right now! I haven't been doing so well on my 3-2-1, but my hubby let me have almost 2 hours alone on the phone last Thursday and it resulted in one March booking and one recruit! So I still need to do my contacts b/c I still only have 2 shows for March and 2 for April. I have to do better than that!

 

[janetupnorth]

I don't have 3-2-1 news but good news!!!! I talked to the insurance and we do not have to pay a deductible for the type of accident - yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I may still be able to get rid of my 14 year old carpet this year!!!!Well, off to the Fire Dept. for a meeting soon.Oh wait, I did leave a catalog at the Red Cross office when I stopped today...

 

[Bren706]

Made a couple of contacts today. One scheduled a show for April 20th. Another is busy right now, and gave me permission to follow up in the fall.

Otherwise, two more people told me to call back tomorrow, and I left quite a few voicemails as well. Things are looking grim for March. I only have 3 shows on the books right now. I guess I just have to keep working the phone.

 

[JAE]

I'm so amazed that I just found out about this conference 1/2 off or free incentive. I have hardly any time to do anything about it. Because of spring break, Good Friday, band concert, I only have about 2 weeks worth of time to have shows during the time of this incentive. Where was I? I have two shows on the calendar for this time, maybe one more after tomorrow. I talked to two people to get dates today. Left message for another. Had a show tonight and asked 7 people about having a show. All "no's". One person is getting married in October, so I think I'll get the shower for that. I asked my host from Saturday if she had thought about becoming a consultant because I have 6 bookings from her show. Not right now. I also asked one of the ladies from the show if she was seriously thinking about becoming a consultant. She said maybe in 2 years! I couldn't really spend time talking when she called me back, so I quick told her she could have all six shows. I'll send her something in the mail tomorrow and call her Wednesday when she is supposed to e-mail addresses to me. So I had 8 contacts on Saturday and 8 contacts today. I'm good for a few days! I'll keep calling tomorrow because I want to fill March 24, 25, 27 and 29, my only available dates for the incentive period.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Just took some time to make some calls to some of those "call me for a date" bookings......

Have a solid booking now for March 24, and another for April 3!!! Yahoo! I have 7 Cooking Shows and 2 Catalog Show within the time frame to earn free conference, and a recruit who says she will sign on the 16th. I have 3 more dates that I can fill within that time period.....so I'll keep trying - but it looks like at least 1/2 off conference is within reach!

 

[raebates]

Three contacts today. One is a good customer who asked about getting a shower gift in time for Saturday. I told her the added costs are pretty steep. I suggested one of my gift certificates. She loved the idea, so I sent it out today.The weather's really yucky today, so I'm hoping to catch lots of people in.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I made some of my contacts earlier in the day, and just now talked to another guest from a Bridal Show I did last month. She booked for June 10, and is interested in becoming a consultant. I know, I know - I should have pushed for an earlier date.....but she is really wanting a June show, and that is when she would like to also start her business. It needs to be her time too, and not just about me!

I now have 2 shows booked for June. I am looking that far ahead, because I want the SAT products! I am on vacation the 20th-30th of June, so all of my shows have to be closed by the 18th.

 

[JAE]

Go Becky!
I didn't make any contacts today for PC. But, I'm ahead for the week with Saturday's and Monday's shows. I was actually planning to make calls, but I had to usher a symphony concert this morning at church and I had a sick child home today. You know the kind of sick child that is actually getting over an illness but can't be in school? Helped him with homework. Made some calls for delivering product from my own show. I did return an e-mail from a host who had to cancel because of sickness. She wants a date at the end of March. When she gets back to me, I'll count it as a contact. Guitar lessons, post office, niece's volleyball match, dinner, called a host who didn't get her guest list to me, now I'm beat. It doesn't seem like that much, but I was going all day. I could barely get myself to eat lunch, I was so busy. I was putting together a recruit packet while trying to help ds with homework while trying to eat lunch while e-mailing a potential host while calling a guest who ordered from my show while deciding whether I was going to call HO about a return (not today). I'm sure you all know exactly what I'm talking about. Anyway, now I'm watching American Idol. I can barely keep my eyes open.

 

[Bren706]

no contacts today. I had about 4-5 voicemails under my belt, and still more calls to make, but my SIL and nephews arrived here at my other SIL's (where we are staying on vaca this week) for a visit, so it cut right into my phone time!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Where is everyone?

I had a busy day yesterday with my other job - meetings, and teaching last night - so I didn't make any phone calls, other than to my newest recruit. She is so on fire! I am picking up a quick start kit for her today from my director - she already has 3 shows booked, and it working on more. She is going to study her quick start kit until the 16th, and shadow me at a couple shows....and then be ready to go as soon as she gets her Product Package! Whooo Hoooo!

Oh - and my recruit who does 2 shows a year - just enough to qualify for getting the new products for 50% off.....yep - she turned in a show yesterday!

 

[Bren706]

I also talked to my newest recruit yesterday morning, but no other phone calls for the day. I am actually out of state, visiting my home town for the week, so we have been visiting with family; last night it was dinner at my sister's house for my nephew's bday. I am going to dinner with a friend of mine tonight, so I may wear PC logo, and try to make a contact tonight.

 

[climbercanoe3]

Brenda-
Where in MA are you again?

 

[Bren706]

Lee/Lenox (The Berkshires)

 

[Bren706]

My three contacts for today were:

~My SIL who told me she would do a catty show for me.
~Ran into an acquaintenance, who is a cousin of a former friend of mine. We chatted, and I let her know I sell PC. I left her with my business card!
~Went to dinner with a friend. She told me she was looking for a Trifle Bowl, so I told her about how great ours is!

 

[amy07]

have you missed me?I was in a funk.......
and then I got sick.:yuck: I even had to give a show to one of team members since I couldn't do it. But yeah for her, it'll qualify her!

BUT I had a great moment of clarity the other day about why I LOVE PC and I am ready to get back in action! Made my calls last night and signed a team member this morning!:love: :love:

Thank you Brenda for checking on me!

 

[amy07]

:cry: :cry: :cry: I come back and everyone leaves?


hope you are all out doing shows! Had one today, and took my new recruit with me. Host signed!! :love:

sent some more recruiting emails. Now to get some shows booked. Calendar is bare!

 

[sarahlegare]

Alright Amy~How many recruits is that for you??!!!

 

[Bren706]

Welcome Back, Amy!!!!!!!!

Another recruit!!!! Oh My!!!!! Hooray for you.

No contacts yesterday. I went to dinner with my DH and all of his siblings and their spouses, so that cut into my phone time. Today, was travel day. We came back home from our week trip. No new contacts today as well.

Well, I did have one contact via e-mail. A high school classmate e-mailed me two days ago about our upcoming reunion. She wanted to make sure she had the right address, as I was one of the missing names. So, of course, I have my contact info in my signature line. I received an e-mail from her today, asking about our spatulas with the curves in them. Maybe it will result in an order.

I did close out one show today at $600. (from Feb.). The only thing that may save my lousy March is that I still have 4-5 catty/kitchen shows to close out from February. Otherwise, I only have 3 catty shows and 3 cooking shows on the books for March, and......................currently, 2 of those March hosts are MIA! UUUGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!