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

[mommyhugz1978]

Can I join you all? I need to have some accountability and if I am reporting what I am doing then I am sure I will make more happen.

Of course you can join us!!!

 

[chef_kimmo]

YAY! I will report in tomorrow about my calls tonight.

 

[mommyhugz1978]

YAY! I will report in tomorrow about my calls tonight.

Cool deal!!

 

[JAE]

I have not made any calls, yet, today. BUT, I met two friends to socialize this morning and they both really want to do a September show to get cookware. I have a booking lead from a catalog show that I will be calling at some point today. I will get on the phone because I don't want to!

 

[JAE]

Didn't someone have a meeting, today, with a potential recruit? I thought it was BeckyD, but I was wrong. Anyone? I remember because I met with someone today, too. She is planning to have a show to check out the process. She has never been to a show. It's funny because her mom suggested if she is going to sell something that she should sell something she won't spend all her earnings on! Her mom told her not to sell jewelry or purses. She's bringing me the 40 names and addresses tomorrow night for an August show. If nothing else, at least I'll have a great show!

 

[mommyhugz1978]

good job on both accounts though!!

 

[JAE]

How is everyone else doing today?

 

[mommyhugz1978]

How is everyone else doing today?

I am working on a lady at the coffee shop where I buy my smoothies at for a Septemeber show...... But I booked a show last night so I have three in August...But I haven't had a chance to make calls today yet..... I will when I get home in about an hour or so.

 

[Christ Follower]

Didn't someone have a meeting, today, with a potential recruit? I thought it was BeckyD, but I was wrong. Anyone? I remember because I met with someone today, too. She is planning to have a show to check out the process. She has never been to a show. It's funny because her mom suggested if she is going to sell something that she should sell something she won't spend all her earnings on! Her mom told her not to sell jewelry or purses. She's bringing me the 40 names and addresses tomorrow night for an August show. If nothing else, at least I'll have a great show!

That was Supossed to be me! She had to postpone the meeting because her husband had taken the day off to run errands with her. She has a job interview on the 29th so sometime after that she'll call me with a date that she can meet me. I don't think she was wanting to start until October, but I'm hoping she'll start before that. Haven't gotten through to many today yet. I'm trying to tie up 3 shows that haven't closed yet!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I spent time on the phone today talking with hosts...I have 4 open shows I am trying to close......2 more shows to go this month. I was talking to the daughter of my 88 yr old host (she called to ask me a question) and ended up booking another show with her!

I also got another booking today from an outside order from my show last Saturday.

I talked to another customer who called to place an outside order from my Monday night show......she was the winner of my Mystery Host Show in March....she has ordered from me for years, but will not host.....I tried again today - It's at a point where I tease her about it every time she orders - she just laughs and says "maybe someday Becky".......

So - Today, I got 2 more bookings and an order - but my dilemma is that they all called me! I feel like I have been on the phone a TON today - but other than calling hosts, all the calls have been to me - do those count if they result in bookings/sales?

 

[sfdavis918]

So - Today, I got 2 more bookings and an order - but my dilemma is that they all called me! I feel like I have been on the phone a TON today - but other than calling hosts, all the calls have been to me - do those count if they result in bookings/sales?

First, I would love to have such a dilema!! I think you have been working really hard today and for a while so I think you can give yourself a break!

I am going to make some calls as soon as my youngest quiets down for his nap. For some reason he is really fighting it today!

Oh, and I am very excited because my MIL is going to take the boys for the day tomorrow. I am going to burn up that phone!!

 

[Christ Follower]

Becky,

I'd count those! If you had more time, I'd make more calls but if not, it sounds like you've done good for the day.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Becky,

I'd count those! If you had more time, I'd make more calls but if not, it sounds like you've done good for the day.

I have a 3 yr old, and he just cuddled up on my lap and fell asleep - and DH isn't home.....I think I'll just sit for a while and cuddle.

 

[JAE]

Aw, how cute. I wish my 10 and 11 year old boys would fall asleep right now! Just kidding. They still cuddle but don't sleep outside of bed time. Yes, contacts are contacts, even if they call you.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Aw, how cute. I wish my 10 and 11 year old boys would fall asleep right now! Just kidding. They still cuddle but don't sleep outside of bed time. Yes, contacts are contacts, even if they call you.

Micah doesn't usually nap - He has been really whiny and clingy all day.....I'm wondering if he is coming down with something.

 

[JAE]

I always knew my kids were sick if they slept during the day.

 

[raebates]

Rae..... what are you saying durring your calls? Seems like you are having LOTS of success?

First, I'm calling people who expressed an interest in the forged cutlery or the cookware. I'm also calling people who were "sometime" hosts or past hosts from at least a year ago.

All I'm saying, once I introduce myself and check on their general well-being, is, "We have great host specials coming up in August and September. Want to hear about them?"

 

[raebates]

I talked to people today. Got a booking for either November or December, depending on the host specials!

 

[chef_kimmo]

I am really bummed, I didn't get any calls done today. I had it planned out to eat dinner with my son and then make calls. We were doing good and he even ran over to play at a neighbors house. Yes, quiet now get on the phone, right?! No, a neighbor stopped by for a little bit - thinking no big deal I still have time. Then a friend called and that turned into a long call. I told I was determined to make calls and I needed to get off the phone - 8:30, if I work deligently I can make several calls. Another phone call and then the neighbors knock at the door to bring son home....

Aaaahhhh, I want to cry! I wanted to say today I have at least 3 contacts (was hoping for 5) and some bookings!! Ok, I need to organize and figure how I am going to make calls & any other contacts tomorrow around watching kids in the evening.

 

[Bren706]

Great Job and Keep it Up to all those who are having success with 3-2-1. Today, I spoke with my supposed to be host for July 29th, that I hadn't heard from at all, by stopping at her office. Of course, she wants to "postpone" it for the 3rd time. So, in dire need for a 2nd show for July, I printed out a Meet your Neighbor Open House invites and walked around my community sticking invites in mailboxes of the neighbors I have not met yet. I did run into the mother of one of the neighbors. We chatted for about 10 minutes. She is really excited about the products, and I think I will see her Sunday. I saw another new neighbor, out for a walk, but she was on her cell phone, so I said a quick hello and handed her an invite.

Phone calls? Only made one, and of course, got the answering machine.

I usually start my calls around 7:30 in the evening, and lately have had no luch reaching a live person. What time does everyone else make their evening calls?

 

[JAE]

Talking with people face to face counts as a contact. Sounds like you talked to two neighbors, sort of, Brenda. Make up for anything missed, tomorrow. I call from 7-8 PM if in the evening, but I call after 8:00 sometimes. I usually call in the mornings from 10 AM - 11 AM. I'll keep calling if I don't get anyone. Everyone has different times for calling, just call when it works for you. I keep track of when people aren't home so I can try different times the next day if need be.

 

[GourmetGirl]

I didn't do any contacts today. I talked to my new coworker again and she flat out stated that as soon as she gets approved to move into her new apartment she is setting a date for a show (and she said yes to do a show, as our other coworker is doing a aug show and I gave her the 5 for 5 flyer and michelle was the first person she saw after reading it so she said, hey michelle, you're gonna book off of my party okay. and 24 hours later it is sealed in her head that she is doing a show! woo-hoo! gotta love coworkers that aren't afraid to bring it up (I try not to bring it up too much at work, as I don't want to get in trouble or get banned from talking about it at all, and michelle just started last week so I really didn't want to push anything with someone I just met a week ago!)

On a side note, I found out that the reason I have been so tired when I get home from work is not from being sick, but probably because I need some meds upped (my dr. warned me, but we were gonna check in Aug). My mom pointed it out and said you're saying warning signs, better call her! I just don't want to be charged another $60 for a visit!

Sorry for the long post, but am tired and trying not to wake myself up or I will go back to HP and if I go back I will forsure end up reading until I finish (almost 1/2 way through and started at 2am last night!)

All I can say is, if it doesn't happen one day, don't beat yourself up over it, just put it behind you move onto the next day and make that day the best you can!

 

[mommyhugz1978]

Okay So I was going to make some calls tonight..... and guess what!!! I AM SACRED TO DEATH!!! OF what? Rejection..... I have 12 people to call...... and it's 8:53pm here.. I started about 7:30pm.. because one of my best friends was going to host a show for me this month but she had somethings happen.... So I made one... and she wants a September show.... YEAH COOKWARE!!.... now I have the other 12 is it to late to call???? HELP PLEASE......

 

[Christ Follower]

I don't like to call people after 8 p.m. Some call till 9 but I don't like getting "business" calls that late so I don't do it to others. Good job on that Sept booking!

 

[Christ Follower]

Oh ya, I did make my calls. No good thing to report though. I talked to one of the ladies that is supposed to collect orders towards my 1000 mystery host show and she didn't collect anything! I'm giving her a few more days just in case! All 10 were supposed to have everything to me by today. Only one person had given me her orders so far. I need to get it in by the weekend.

 

[mommyhugz1978]

I don't like to call people after 8 p.m. Some call till 9 but I don't like getting "business" calls that late so I don't do it to others. Good job on that Sept booking!

Thanks.... that helps a little bit... what time do you normaly make your calls???

 

[Christ Follower]

Thanks.... that helps a little bit... what time do you normaly make your calls???

I try to do them throughout the day but usually get answering machines. Other than that, the night is pretty sparatic (sp?). I try to squeeze a couple in before dinner or usually between 7 and 8 p.m. because people are usually done with dinner by then. That get's tougher during the school year though because peeps are getting their kids off to bed then. I don't have a set time. I have to do as many as I can before hubby get's home. He says he doesn't mind me doing PC, but I can tell he get's irritated when I sneak off to make calls and he get's left with the baby.

 

[finley1991]

So I commited to making 5 calls a day no matter what. Usually I get machines but that's okay. I've been REALLY bad about making them and this morning decided I would do them after my conference call ended at 2:30pm. Well, I decided at around noon to just get them over with so I made my 5 calls! During the conference call, I was like, "UGH... when this call is over, I have to make my 5 calls!" Then I realized that I had already made them! I've become so used to procrastianting on them that I actually forgot that I had already done them!!!!

Do they make pills for this condition?

 

[chefann]

No, but they make Margaritas for it!

 

[PChefPEI]

I'd love to! Right now my 3-2-1 seems to be:

3 contacts per week
2 shows per month
1 recriut a year

I need to step it up to the REAL 3-2-1! :0)

LOL!! Glad to see I'm not the only one! I'm in!

Monday - 2 calls
Tuesday - dropped off catalogues at a store where one of the clerks saw my PC purse and wanted catalogues! I'm dropping off first of the week to pick up orders. Hopefully, I'll get my 2nd show that I need for July that way.
Wednesday - 2 calls.

I'm having a hard time getting a hold of people with the nice weather we're having, but I'm still getting on the phone! I could easily use that as an "out" to making my calls!

Good job everybody.....keep on working at it and we'll all be walking the stage next August!

MF