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

[Christ Follower]

Alison,

I was just curious....how did you get a $5273 show!!!????
Fill me in! :0)

 

[amy07]

So I made 2 contacts yesterday -- a past host called wanting to order something. I mentioned that I will be having my mystery host in a few weeks (she won my last one) and she was excited! I also spoke with the guy checking my out at Office Max. He took my mini-catalog and kind of liked the idea of a cooking show for him and his bachelor friends who don't know how to cook. I didn't get his contact information, but I was pretty proud just for talking with him, as I wasn't "in the mood" if you know what I mean. I just put a smile on my face and did it.

Today I talked to 2 people at Target (they both approached me -- I was wearing the sparkly shirt from merrill)... I gave them a mini catalog and spoke with them briefly, but I didn't get contact info, as I was not feeling so well and wanted to get home -- if you know what I mean...

I also made some booking calls and booked another date in August and finally got a hold of my cousin (previous $1,000 host!) who has been out of town, but doesn't use email/voicemail/caller id/any sort of thing from this century. She is calling me tomorrow during the day, so hopefully we can set her date... I have 1 date open in August still (the one a friend had to cancel), 2 dates if I really want (it would mean 3 days in a row of shows followed by a road trip to visit friends...).

I left a message for someone who wants a September date, but I didn't have my calendar set at the time.

Oh yeah, I spoke with a friend who did a show last October for me, who used to be a consultant, and asked if she knew anybody who needed cookware and she said "we do!". I mentioned the host special and then we got cut off when her husband's aunt came over. We will talk this week (we talk almost everyday anyway...)

Today was pretty good and it put me back in the calling seat

And I organized my office a bit last night, so that come my crazy schedule I know where everything is and it all has a place!

boy do I feel like a slacker after seeing how productive your day has been! I too was at Target, with my new PC shirt on, and nothing......At K-Mart the cashier mentioned that she loves her PC stuff, but she didn't want to take a catalog - has too much (NEVER). Oh well, guess I'll be exercising with the 300lb weight this evening!!

 

[JAE]

I've made 8 calls. I talked to three people, and left four messages, didn't leave a message with one. I don't actually count two of those three people as today's contacts because I counted them before. I do have another September date on the calendar, and thankfully talked her into the 11th instead of her other preferred later dates. Unfortunately, someone who was a "maybe" is now a "no", but at least I know. A new contact from today is a maybe, so I'll get back to her later. She's going to check with her church ladies because a few years ago they had a kitchen show to earn new products for the church kitchen. She thinks it may be time for that again. Still lots of time left in my day.
Hope everyone is having a successful day.

 

[amy07]

yes! FinallyOk, I have a hard time with 3-2-1, as I can't seem to get a live person! LOL So tonight I said a prayer and started dialing. Of the 3 LIVE people I was able to get......1 show for August (who has already said, that she plans on having another one too) , one for October. I am so happy I don't know what to do with myself!
Thanks for letting me share

 

[JAE]

Amy, that is great! I really need to say more prayers, not just so I get more shows. It's a matter of giving it to God, and letting what happens be okay because I'm doing my part and I know He is doing his.

 

[amy07]

Amy, that is great! I really need to say more prayers, not just so I get more shows. It's a matter of giving it to God, and letting what happens be okay because I'm doing my part and I know He is doing his.

I didn't put this in my post, but after I got off the phone I was so excited, and my oldest DS (8) asked why i was so happy, and I told him that I booked a show. And this is exactly what he said, "Of course, cuz God is on your side!" Things like that make you just tingle from head to toe!!

 

[JAE]

That is so sweet. My kids were so "naughty" tonight. I sent them upstairs when we returned home after a family outing. I'm glad to hear you had a sweet moment. Tomorrow's a new day.

 

[Christ Follower]

The contacts I had today were with my up-coming hosts ( 4 of them). The rest were machines. Hopefully I'll have better luck tomorrow. I have two ladies that were "for-sure-I-want-to-book"-- now will not answer my calls! I need to get back to those stinkin' cold calls! GRRR!

 

[amy07]

ok, after avoiding this thread (like it's the phone ) I am going to join you guys and list my activity. I have some big goals I need to accomplish, and I know the only way to do this is to get on the phone and start approaching new people in my daily activities so I can book more shows. So, I am going to make my list of who I'm calling and will post my progress later! I had some success last night, so that helped boost my confidence. Now to get more shows booked........

 

[chef_kimmo]

I made some calls last night and was able to talk with 3 people. They were just customer care calls but I did it. I got one person to say call her back later in the month about the Forged Cutlery - she won't have a show but may purchase. Two others just told me how much they like their products but didn't want anything right now.

I did try to make a host coaching call but couldn't get through. I have a meeting tonight but hope to make a couple calls along the way.

 

[raebates]

Talked with a couple of live people and a few on the phone. Setting up September shows. Feelin' good.

 

[Christ Follower]

Wow Rae! Your September must be packed!

 

[Bren706]

Made 4 calls this evening to guests who said call me in the fall. One did not answer the phone, another one said her September was busy, that she'd probably book in October, she has to look at her calendar, and for me to call her back tomorrow. Another one said she'd have to check her calendar, which was at work, and if I did not hear from her, she would let my neighbor (who is her co-worker, the original host) know, so that doesn't sound too positive. The 4th person was eating and asked me to call back next week.

 

[Denarella]

Made 4 calls this evening to guests who said call me in the fall. One did not answer the phone, another one said her September was busy, that she'd probably book in October, she has to look at her calendar, and for me to call her back tomorrow. Another one said she'd have to check her calendar, which was at work, and if I did not hear from her, she would let my neighbor (who is her co-worker, the original host) know, so that doesn't sound too positive. The 4th person was eating and asked me to call back next week.

What the heck was the last one eating?!

 

[amy07]

12 calls today - only 6 live people - but that IS progress from all the machines I've been getting! 1 show booked for October, a catty for November (long way off, but I'll take it as she just closed a catty with me and she offered to do another one!)
I'm really attempting the customer care calls, which is waaayyyy out of my comfort zone. Normally I would call and just leave a message that I wanted to make sure everything was ok, now I'm offering suggestions and recipes. Just need to make the turn to securing bookings. Although tonight I did have one tell me to send a mini catalog with upcoming specials, so maybe? Another call wants to get in touch with me later this week, her little girl is sick right now, so atleast it's progress!

 

[amy07]

oh, I forgot, I did have another booking today for October, but it was by email!
So for today I was able to get, 2 for October, and 1 Nov catty!

 

[pckelly]

I booked 2 more shows, one for Sept. (potential recruit also) and one for November. So now I have 8 shows for Sept. (2 catty, 6 ktichen) I have 2 kitchen for October, and 1 kitchen for November!! August is kinda ugh, had a kitchen so reschedule for Sept. My catty show host isn't doing so good right now, but I do have 3 kitchen towards the end of the month and one more catty show on the 15th! Loving it!! 3-2-1, is going great, but need to start recruiting!!!!!!!!! I do have 1 signing the end of the month!!

 

[c00p]

I'm trying to keep myself honest as well. I created a similar sheet to the one previously posted, but I'm an Excel fan, so that's the format I did mine in. I'll attach it in case anyone is interested. Ummmm, I lied. I can't upload it BECAUSE it's in Excel. SOOOOOO, I guess if any of you are interested in it, I could email it to you!!! Sorry!!!

 

[pamperedtara]

I,too, have avoided this like the phone, but really started trying to implement 3-2-1 this month. Had a pretty good day. Booked one show for Oct and she turned into a potential recruit, made a customer care call (message) & she actually called me back tonight!! I am still following up from a fair the end of July, so I do have some leads there, too.

So far I have 4 Aug catalogs in progress, 2 Sept catalogs booked, 2 October shows booked, and a Holiday Expo in Nov.

This thread is very encouraging & has lots of great organizers, which I desperately need!! Thanks cheffers!

 

[GourmetGirl]

Ellen... to answer your question my high show was a fundraiser for 3 girl's volleyball teams at a high school...

so yesterday I didn't get anywhere... I went to work and then went strait to watch another consultant's amazing race show... (awesome btw!). I felt productive because I learned a lot and learned a great cookware demo to do at a show.

Tonight I had a show. 20 guests in attendance. We're at about $560 right now with multiple outside orders still to come. No firm bookings for Sept, a few for later (one is pregnant, the other going though a divorce). I did get a strong lead for a bridal shower this winter/spring (she has to check with the bride, but the guest was the maid of honor and loves PC!) everyone that placed a small order apologized for placing a small order. This group was a lot of women that were just married, so they had a ton of stuff. I kept telling them "Don't feel bad. that's what great, get a little now, a little later and eventually you'll have your entire wish list!"

Overall I think it was an okay show. My first time with such a large show, so I will definitely learn from that. The demo and "talking" part actually only took an hour and then figuring out totals took another hour. So I didn't get out of there until about 10:15... not too bad considering I left my house at 6pm and there was a 45 minute drive each way (I was running late...). I think it will close at $700 with 2 bookings (the bridal shower and the mommy-to-be). The best part was that nobody in the room was somebody I knew from outside of Pampered Chef!!! I am so excited about expanding my circle!!! Yay!!

Okay, enough rambling... time to get to bed!

 

[Christ Follower]

The only thing to report today was a September cooking show that I had already had booked for the 27th moved it up to the 15th. That was actually really great though because I wan't to fill in closer than I have been. Other than that, my potential recruit lead is still not ready (she's waiting to hear back on a job she applied for). So I didn't hit the 3 contacts today. I have a show tomorow so hopefully I'll have better news after that.

 

[krzymomof4]

Guess I will ride this train too. I started the 3 contacts a day.
Yesterday 3 calls...1 call back in October for a show because she is moving. 1 catalog show for Aug (Woo hoo I thought my August was done for). 1 customer care and no booking.
Today...2 calls. 1 book for October, 1 for November. I did email one lady who is impossible to reach by phone told me emailing her was the best way to contact her, so I did and she is looking at her schedule to host a regular show and getting with her matron of honor to set up a bridal show and registry. (She is getting married in Oct 08)
321 works for me...well 3 is anyway!

 

[JAE]

3-2-1 will work better when we get the 3 part down. The more 2's we have the more 1's we'll have. That's what I'm aiming for. I think the more shows I do the easier it will be to make the 3 contacts a day, don't you? I've made a few calls today, but noone is home. I have some calling back to do tonight.

I took my son to get a hair cut and talked to the hair stylist about The Pampered Chef. I gave her a mini catalog and have to go back to give her a full size. She was there alone and the phone kept ringing, so hopefully I can get her contact info next time. Right now I have three confirmed shows for September and one we need a date for. Then I have three people to call back (one tonight) to get dates for. Hopefully, they will still want to book.

I'll check back later.

 

[raebates]

Talked to my people. Got a possible September show.

 

[GourmetGirl]

I have yet to make my calls tonight... am about to though... I got an email from a past host who wants me to do a fundraiser for her (she is doing the 3-day walk) and a cooking show host for the end of august left me a message yesterday that she wants to switch to a catalog show... I will have to use everything to keep her as a cooking show (she's a total different group of people that I haven't done shows for yet...), as she cancelled a show back in February after this same thing. I think she just needs some confidence boosting, so that I will be doing.

I did realize that after spending an hour getting my new sunglasses at lenscrafters I should have chatted with them about pc... their computers were down, so they really couldn't do anything... dang it! oh well, I have to go back in a week to get my new glasses... will have to talk then!

 

[Christ Follower]

I talked to my possible recruit today. She got the job she was waiting to hear back on so I'm not sure she will sign now!

I talked to another lady (from church) who didn't know I did PC and booked a Sept show through someone else! She did tell me she'll probably use me to do one closer to the holidays.

Tonight I have a show (with only about 2-3 confirmed) so we'll see how that goes...

Say a prayer for me please!!!

 

[amy07]

ok, I made my calls, 2 were host coaching. And I was able to get another booking for September (yayyy!) from the one LIVE person I could get on the phone. But the rest were machines. Will keep trying. I've also been a busy hostess myself as I'm hosting my own show this month to try to get more bookings too. So alot of evites, and postcards for those I don't have email addresses. I feel like I'm really making progress though.

 

[GourmetGirl]

So I made some calls... 1 date change from August 29th to September 9th, 1 not now, but referred me to a friend who said she may be interested in an October show (and the original person I asked will probably book from that one). and 1 message left about a possible fundraiser (she emailed me today and asked me to call). I didn't get to call the possible Oct show as I just got off the phone 5 minutes ago, but will tomorrow. Not too bad of a day, I guess. Also have an outside order already from my show last night and was told to expect 5-6 more by the end of the week (which if they are $30 like this one would put her show at or over the $700 mark!) -- yay!!! Now to go enter the info from my show last night...

 

[Christ Follower]

Had my show tonight. Not as good as Alison though. The sales are at $257 and will at least get to $300. No bookings! Usually when my sales are low it's because I get a lot of bookings and they want to save up for their show. A few of them said "maybe later." We'll see how I do tomorrow on Big MAC calls and some CCC from a show from a few weeks ago (they got their stuff today).

 

[Bren706]

I went to Wally World today, and once I got to the register I told the clerk I had a goal to talk to 3 people about PC today, so then I said, "Are you familiar with Pampered Chef?" Her aunt is a former consultant. The clerk thought our products were expensive. I came back with that they all have at least a 1 year guarantee, and some are lifetime guarantees. I got her to fill out a drawing slip, and she said that she will need some stuff because she is getting her own place in November or December. I will follow up with her in a day or so.

I then made some follow up calls with a few folks that said call me back over the last week. One was a bakery clerk I met at the Lowe's Food. She booked a show for September! Another one had just gotten home from work at 8:45 (I had called earlier and her husband told me to call back then) and she was tired, so I am calling back tonight. I got a no answer on another call, and my other call, the women was at her pool, and asked me to call back in an hour. I got her answering machine then and left a message. I left another voicemail for a past host who mentioned about having another show when the new catalog comes out.

I have a Cooking with Kids show today, with a group of Stay at Home Moms that I am involved with. I hope to get at least a booking with that, and let's hope for some interest in the opportunity!