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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whew! I thought I was busy! You guys are rockin'!!
Show last night was a double party - 2 hosts, 2 guest lists. One is pushing $400 (she had $300 before I got there, and only had 2 guests show up), the other is pushing $600! THREE recruit leads, and 2 bookings with follow ups to 2 more. I'm gonna really work on 1 host to sign - I mean she would have 4 bookings, and 2 recruit leads to boot! Nothing like getting the bonus for promoting to FD right off the bat!
Worked a craft fair today, my 1st ever. Can I say pure GOLD! 4 shows booked at the fair, 3 strong recruit leads and I haven't had a chance to go thru the DPDS yet!
LOVING THIS JOB!
Show last night was a double party - 2 hosts, 2 guest lists. One is pushing $400 (she had $300 before I got there, and only had 2 guests show up), the other is pushing $600! THREE recruit leads, and 2 bookings with follow ups to 2 more. I'm gonna really work on 1 host to sign - I mean she would have 4 bookings, and 2 recruit leads to boot! Nothing like getting the bonus for promoting to FD right off the bat!
Worked a craft fair today, my 1st ever. Can I say pure GOLD! 4 shows booked at the fair, 3 strong recruit leads and I haven't had a chance to go thru the DPDS yet!
LOVING THIS JOB!
Bren706
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Sarah, it's not too late to ask those guests at your show about hosting! You can follow up with the BIG MAC (morning after) calls, or the OUT OF THE BOX calls.
Amy, way to go!!
I have had a horrible headache the last few days. Friday was my once a month BUNCO night out, so didn't get any phone calls in. Today, I had a booth at a local Elks Lodge. They were having a children's carnival (small) and a Pig Roast. Not a great turnout. Didn't get anyone to give me their information, but I probably spoke to about a dozen people. One was a person I met in August at the same location. We confirmed she will host a show in December, but I don't have it on my calendar yet. One man took a catalog. He and his ex-wife separated, and she took everything, so he wants some good quality kitchen stuff that will last him a long time. I will keep my fingers crossed for a good order there!
Amy, way to go!!
I have had a horrible headache the last few days. Friday was my once a month BUNCO night out, so didn't get any phone calls in. Today, I had a booth at a local Elks Lodge. They were having a children's carnival (small) and a Pig Roast. Not a great turnout. Didn't get anyone to give me their information, but I probably spoke to about a dozen people. One was a person I met in August at the same location. We confirmed she will host a show in December, but I don't have it on my calendar yet. One man took a catalog. He and his ex-wife separated, and she took everything, so he wants some good quality kitchen stuff that will last him a long time. I will keep my fingers crossed for a good order there!
Gina M
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My kid's elementary school had a fundraiser Trivia Night last night where I got to meet some new parents - one mom got to asking if I worked outside the home and I said yes I'm a PC consultant to which she replied - I'd love to host a holiday show - this is best time of year to do one. And that she hasn't known a consultant in a long time. My daughter is going to her daughter's b-day party this week so I will call her after the weekend to set her date. 2 other moms from school are also going to do shows soon just need to set dates. Can't wait! And I got a registry order today out of the blue - gotta love it!
Christ Follower
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Christ Follower
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It is Sunday so I am not suprised you all have not reported today...
I did collect an order for $19.50 for a host (from someone she didn't invite)
I was supposed to close a show today, but she told me she should have an additional $300 or so coming in so she wants to wait till Wed or Thurs.
I also spoke to a catty host that should be ready to close her show late this coming week.
I have a really busy week this week so most of my contacts will have to come from the shows I'll be doing.
Good luck this week everyone!
I did collect an order for $19.50 for a host (from someone she didn't invite)
I was supposed to close a show today, but she told me she should have an additional $300 or so coming in so she wants to wait till Wed or Thurs.
I also spoke to a catty host that should be ready to close her show late this coming week.
I have a really busy week this week so most of my contacts will have to come from the shows I'll be doing.
Good luck this week everyone!
mommyhugz1978
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Christ Follower
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mommyhugz1978
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amy07
- 2,785
ok, did a show yesterday for one of my recruits - she had a family emergency that she had to go out of town for. So, sales were low for that, but she will have 2, maybe 3 possible bookings. So I think she will be happy with that. Oh, and did I mention a recruit lead to boot?!? I think that should cheer her up!
So, I'm totally exhausted! But I let DH pick my drawing winner last night for the craft fair I did on Saturday so I'll be calling her and sorting thru the other slips and making calls on those today. Also got to fit in some host coaching as well.
Oh, but here is something else. Remember I was saying that one of my hosts from Friday night was expecting an online order to come thru for cookware? It did! $200 worth of cookware! Oh yeah, baby!! Nothing like getting an order like that in your email!
So, I'm totally exhausted! But I let DH pick my drawing winner last night for the craft fair I did on Saturday so I'll be calling her and sorting thru the other slips and making calls on those today. Also got to fit in some host coaching as well.
Oh, but here is something else. Remember I was saying that one of my hosts from Friday night was expecting an online order to come thru for cookware? It did! $200 worth of cookware! Oh yeah, baby!! Nothing like getting an order like that in your email!
Gina M
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Today - I talked with 3 upcoming hosts - all of them are checking their schedules and getting back to me in the next couple of days with dates for their (probably all) November shows - yea! And I got a booking for a vendor fair out of the blue at an elementary school for November as well. I now have 2 vendor events, 2 cooking shows, and at least 3 more to book - probably an additional 2 as well. It's going to be a crazy month!
Christ Follower
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Even with no voice (cold) I still managed to do 3-2-1.
Let me begin by saying, this is ALL the Lord's doing.....
Moved one show from the 21st of this month to the 18th of November (at least if she had to re-scedule it was to a SAT month)
Booked a Combo PC/PL party for Nov. 10th.
Booked a kitchen show for Nov. 15th
Lost a Decmeber 6th show because........
I SIGNED HIM AS A RECRUIT!!!!! Got everything submitted online tonight!
Let me begin by saying, this is ALL the Lord's doing.....
Moved one show from the 21st of this month to the 18th of November (at least if she had to re-scedule it was to a SAT month)
Booked a Combo PC/PL party for Nov. 10th.
Booked a kitchen show for Nov. 15th
Lost a Decmeber 6th show because........
I SIGNED HIM AS A RECRUIT!!!!! Got everything submitted online tonight!
Christ Follower
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amy07
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ok, so yesterday I did some host coaching and post show host coaching. Really tried to get my last host to sign and take her bookings from her show. She's interested in the biz, but "not at this time".
I also started making calls from the fair, and booked another show!! I'm excited, but nervous too! My October is just starting as the majority of my shows are at the end of the month and I already have 13 cooking shows in November, so I'm not sure where I will put any possible bookings from my October shows! But I will take this "problem" over the alternative any day! I really want to earn the cruise, so I know that it's "do or die" at this point in the year, so wish me luck.
I also started making calls from the fair, and booked another show!! I'm excited, but nervous too! My October is just starting as the majority of my shows are at the end of the month and I already have 13 cooking shows in November, so I'm not sure where I will put any possible bookings from my October shows! But I will take this "problem" over the alternative any day! I really want to earn the cruise, so I know that it's "do or die" at this point in the year, so wish me luck.
Bren706
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Way to go Ellen!
Monday, I did not do 3-2-1. I attended my new recruit's first cooking show.
Today, I left a few messages with current hosts. Closed out a $217 catty show, Spoke with my host for this Saturday's show, and made two more potential host / wedding registry/shower calls. I need to call one of them back tomorrow, and the wedding registry lead asked me to call her back at the beginning of next year, since she is not getting married until May08.
Monday, I did not do 3-2-1. I attended my new recruit's first cooking show.
Today, I left a few messages with current hosts. Closed out a $217 catty show, Spoke with my host for this Saturday's show, and made two more potential host / wedding registry/shower calls. I need to call one of them back tomorrow, and the wedding registry lead asked me to call her back at the beginning of next year, since she is not getting married until May08.
amy07
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did some host coaching calls last night and also did a product adjustment for a couple that I met at the craft fair over the weekend. They were so happy that I was willing to help them get their pan replaced instead of just having them buy a new one. I'm thinking they will be purchasing a new pan after all, just a larger one and WITH ME!
Also touched base with some of my team, my newest recruit has 2 shows scheduled for this weekend and also has 2 catty shows in the works. SO, hopefully she will qualify this month. I have another recruit that if she would just submit her 2 finished shows she would be qualified this month too! Her first show is over $1000 and her 2nd show is almost $600! The anticipation is KILLING me!
I'm working the phone today to get some cattys for November and also I'm going to actively seek out some daytime shows! I really feel like there should be a good market in my area for those, but unfortunately I have not been able to find anyone willing to do those!
Also touched base with some of my team, my newest recruit has 2 shows scheduled for this weekend and also has 2 catty shows in the works. SO, hopefully she will qualify this month. I have another recruit that if she would just submit her 2 finished shows she would be qualified this month too! Her first show is over $1000 and her 2nd show is almost $600! The anticipation is KILLING me!
I'm working the phone today to get some cattys for November and also I'm going to actively seek out some daytime shows! I really feel like there should be a good market in my area for those, but unfortunately I have not been able to find anyone willing to do those!
raebates
Staff member
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I'm not all that amazing. 
Which schedule are you talking about? My PC show schedule varies. In the recent past I've had 4 to 6 shows in an average month. Not long ago, I set a goal for myself to have 8 to 12 shows each month. I will have 8 shows transmitted in October, so I'm beginning to reach my goal.
My contact schedule is pretty simple. I have an alarm on my cell phone that goes off at 6:55 every weeknight. At that point I make my calls. I do host coaching, if needed, and then CCC's. I generally work my way through a particular show in an evening. (I print off and use the show summary report from PP.) If I don't have three live contacts from those calls, I'll move on to the next show.
If I don't have any of those calls that need to be made, I simply look through my contacts and see who I haven't talked to in a while. I make sure to mention PC during these calls, but it's honestly not the main topic of conversation. I really call to check up on people and see how they're doing. I think this has helped me build a good, loyal customer base. As Jeffrey Gittomer says, satisfied customers will willingly go somewhere else. Loyal customers are the goal.
If you mean my personal schedule, that varies, too. I'm currently working about 30 hours per week at a temp job. I expect it to last for a couple more weeks. Besides that, I do a lot of publication design for my home-based ministry/business. Currently that involves publications for an upcoming youth event, publications for a friend's speaking ministry, publications for a new ministry our church is launching, a new directory for our church, and the end-stages of a book I'm helping my pastor to write.
So, are you sorry you asked? Basically, I sit down at the end of the month and look over what I have scheduled for the next month. I do that at the start of the week, too. I plan out my available dates for PC at least a month in advance.
As I mentioned on another thread, my only son is away at school, so I don't have to worry about him. The Furry Guy works second shift, so he's not home in the evenings. I can be as busy as I want, or not.
While I realize it sounds like I have no time to myself, I actually schedule "slug days" fairly regularly. I generally protect Sundays as my time to rest (naps are a gift from God) and spend time with The Furry Guy.
Which schedule are you talking about? My PC show schedule varies. In the recent past I've had 4 to 6 shows in an average month. Not long ago, I set a goal for myself to have 8 to 12 shows each month. I will have 8 shows transmitted in October, so I'm beginning to reach my goal.
My contact schedule is pretty simple. I have an alarm on my cell phone that goes off at 6:55 every weeknight. At that point I make my calls. I do host coaching, if needed, and then CCC's. I generally work my way through a particular show in an evening. (I print off and use the show summary report from PP.) If I don't have three live contacts from those calls, I'll move on to the next show.
If I don't have any of those calls that need to be made, I simply look through my contacts and see who I haven't talked to in a while. I make sure to mention PC during these calls, but it's honestly not the main topic of conversation. I really call to check up on people and see how they're doing. I think this has helped me build a good, loyal customer base. As Jeffrey Gittomer says, satisfied customers will willingly go somewhere else. Loyal customers are the goal.
If you mean my personal schedule, that varies, too. I'm currently working about 30 hours per week at a temp job. I expect it to last for a couple more weeks. Besides that, I do a lot of publication design for my home-based ministry/business. Currently that involves publications for an upcoming youth event, publications for a friend's speaking ministry, publications for a new ministry our church is launching, a new directory for our church, and the end-stages of a book I'm helping my pastor to write.
So, are you sorry you asked? Basically, I sit down at the end of the month and look over what I have scheduled for the next month. I do that at the start of the week, too. I plan out my available dates for PC at least a month in advance.
As I mentioned on another thread, my only son is away at school, so I don't have to worry about him. The Furry Guy works second shift, so he's not home in the evenings. I can be as busy as I want, or not.
While I realize it sounds like I have no time to myself, I actually schedule "slug days" fairly regularly. I generally protect Sundays as my time to rest (naps are a gift from God) and spend time with The Furry Guy.
Gina M
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Getting some progress today already - have left 3 messages and booked one show for November 6th! I love those early in the month shows. Hoping to book four more shows this week for November. I also emailed another girl I know and she will do a show in last week of Jan/first week of February depending on which host special she likes better. So I'm started to even get next year as well. My cousin who lives in St. Louis (I'm in a suburb of Chicago) wants me to come down and do a show but it will probably be in January as my husband has crazy work hours November & December (retail store manager) so he wouldn't be able to cover me being gone for a weekend. I love the thought of actually being busy in January as well. Good luck to everyone - keep up those calls!
raebates
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I made my 3 contacts today. You'll love this. One of my calls was to decline an invitation to another DS party. (I'll be in Chicago. 
) As we talked, I mentioned to her that, when she's ready to do another party, I'd love to do a PC party at her house. She laughed and said she does need to do a PC party. She loves the products. I've promised her that I will let her know when stoneware is on special.So, 3-2-1 results, I have a party "scheduled" for possibly February. Next spring for sure.
) As we talked, I mentioned to her that, when she's ready to do another party, I'd love to do a PC party at her house. She laughed and said she does need to do a PC party. She loves the products. I've promised her that I will let her know when stoneware is on special.So, 3-2-1 results, I have a party "scheduled" for possibly February. Next spring for sure.
mommyhugz1978
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ChefBeckyD
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I've gotten lazy with my 3-2-1, mainly because I'm pretty much booked, I have a few empty spaces for Nov. & Dec. but was sorta holding those for bookings at shows.
Anyway, after our cluster meeting last night, I was challenged to go home and do some calling. But it was 9pm when I got home.........to 2 phone messages from people about PC!
Talked to a host who's show is the middle of Nov. She asked if there was any way she could move her show CLOSER! I had one date - Nov 3 - available, because a fundraiser had to move their date. She took it! She kept apologizing for moving her date, and I finally told her it was actually a win/win. I told her it would never be a problem to move a show closer in (as long as I have an open date!)!:thumbup:
The next call was to a lady who has a Girl Scout Fundraiser scheduled for November.......she wanted to know if she could book a Cookie Swap party for herself for Dec.........ummmmm, yeah!
The funny thing is - when I saw the names and who had called, I was, in my heart, prepared for 2 people calling to cancel their shows......and it ended up all good! I'm thinking I need a bit more faith.
Anyway, after our cluster meeting last night, I was challenged to go home and do some calling. But it was 9pm when I got home.........to 2 phone messages from people about PC!
Talked to a host who's show is the middle of Nov. She asked if there was any way she could move her show CLOSER! I had one date - Nov 3 - available, because a fundraiser had to move their date. She took it! She kept apologizing for moving her date, and I finally told her it was actually a win/win. I told her it would never be a problem to move a show closer in (as long as I have an open date!)!:thumbup:
The next call was to a lady who has a Girl Scout Fundraiser scheduled for November.......she wanted to know if she could book a Cookie Swap party for herself for Dec.........ummmmm, yeah!
The funny thing is - when I saw the names and who had called, I was, in my heart, prepared for 2 people calling to cancel their shows......and it ended up all good! I'm thinking I need a bit more faith.
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I finally stamped my mini-holiday catalogs and handed some out today at my son's preschool. I didn't get any contact info of the people that I don't know personally though, I figure I follow up at school. It did give me a chance to learn a few first name's of people I didn't know already though.
I plan on making a few phone calls once the boys go down for naps. I have a host to call and close a show, one host coaching call and then a few follow up calls to make. Hopefully I'll get at least one booking from that. I want my November to fill up! Good news is I talked to Friday's host last night and she has @ 17 people coming. WAHOOO!!!!!!
I plan on making a few phone calls once the boys go down for naps. I have a host to call and close a show, one host coaching call and then a few follow up calls to make. Hopefully I'll get at least one booking from that. I want my November to fill up! Good news is I talked to Friday's host last night and she has @ 17 people coming. WAHOOO!!!!!!
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