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.

I'm been so bummed about my biz tha I have't been attempting to make contacts!:eek: :cry:
My recruit lead who came to my meeting has been avoiding me. This is the same woman that I never had to call to host coach as she was calling me before I could call her. I think I've lost some of my mojo. Maybe it is the heat?!?!

I've got this weekend off. So I think I will organize my office and re-evalutate my "why" and get back to basics if needed. I think I get so wrapped up in "wanting it all" that I forget to take the baby steps to get there. I'm impatient!:grumpy:
 
Had my "Kid's cooking show" last night. Only about 1/2 of the 16 adults and 13 children that the host told me she was expecting were there.

I ended up making "Crazy Critter Bagel sandwiches, a recipe I found on Betty Crocker.com. The kids had fun. The host had $500 in outside orders, and added another $300 at the show last night, so she is now at $800. My highest show ever is $839. Maybe, just maybe I will be looking at my first $1000 show!

No bookings, ugh! The host did mention that there were a couple people that were not able to make it that may be interested in hosting. I did get one recruit lead. One guest has been thinking of joining PC for a long time. She is a mother of 3 children, age 5 and under, and her DH is in Kuwait right now. I gave her opportunity information and invited her to our cluster meeting on Monday. I will give her a call today to talk a little more.
 
Yay Brenda! that is awesome! With $500 in outside orders, is the host interested in signing?!?!?

I hope you beat your high show! I just did last week, I need to update.
 
Nope, not interested. Although she stays at home with her 5yr old DS during the week, she works long hours as a nurse on the weekends, and her husband is a deputy sheriff.
 
Hey hey!!! We got Three contacts and Two bookings today!!! :D We're also signing up our first recruit this month too...
 
Four contacts today, including a possible July booking. :)
 
I'm still new at this but really have been repeating to myself the 321 rule. Today I was at my girls softball game and 3 moms were on the bench talking. I'm the score keeper so I went up to start talking, this is out of my comfort zone but I just started talking about Pampered Chef. Well 2 mom's couldn't stop raving about it, both are going to place orders. 1 gave it to me the same day and the other will at our next game. The 3rd mom wasn't familiar with it so I filled in. I've been keeping catelogs and order forms in my car and really working on getting the word out there. I was really proud of myself and hope I continue this, I have my first shows next weekend.
 
Humble Beginnings said:
I'm still new at this but really have been repeating to myself the 321 rule. Today I was at my girls softball game and 3 moms were on the bench talking. I'm the score keeper so I went up to start talking, this is out of my comfort zone but I just started talking about Pampered Chef. Well 2 mom's couldn't stop raving about it, both are going to place orders. 1 gave it to me the same day and the other will at our next game. The 3rd mom wasn't familiar with it so I filled in. I've been keeping catelogs and order forms in my car and really working on getting the word out there. I was really proud of myself and hope I continue this, I have my first shows next weekend.
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Carol,

That is awesome! Good for you!:thumbup:
 
Okay ladies...I am back from being out of town doing my show for my aunt and cousin. Sales are at $518 so far and no bookings. I GOT A RECRUIT THOUGH! She signed up right then and there! WOO HOO!
 
Congratulations, Ellen!I don't do any intentional business stuff on Sundays, but I did have one contact yesterday at the grocery. :)
 
YEA Ellen! Great job! I bet you were flying high!

I don't do anything intentional on Sundays either - but also had a contact at the grocery store. The lady at check-out....I've been chatting with her for weeks, and building a relationship with her. (I go in every Sunday on my way to church to pick up fruit & doughnuts for church)
We often seem to talk about PC - and yesterday she first asked me how long I had been selling, and then asked if there were a lot of new products out. I told her I would love to come do a really fun show for her! And then, from the next aisle over, a past host (!) pops her head around and says "She does do a really fun show!" I didn't even know she was there. That was funny - and I didn't get a date (people behind me in line, and I was late getting to church) but she said she was interested...and I'll go back in and chat with her some more - so I consider it a solid lead!
 
amy07 said:
I'm been so bummed about my biz tha I have't been attempting to make contacts!:eek: :cry:
My recruit lead who came to my meeting has been avoiding me. This is the same woman that I never had to call to host coach as she was calling me before I could call her. I think I've lost some of my mojo. Maybe it is the heat?!?!

I've got this weekend off. So I think I will organize my office and re-evalutate my "why" and get back to basics if needed. I think I get so wrapped up in "wanting it all" that I forget to take the baby steps to get there. I'm impatient!:grumpy:
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Amy, I can definitely relate about being bummed. I originally had 13 cooking shows and 3 catalog shows (I was just recently added) on the calendar for June. I have had 3 cooking shows and 1 catty show cancel/postpone on me. On top of that, I have not been able to reach 3 other hosts to coach them, (2 of them are for this week) so I know I am looking at even more cancellations. UGH! :yuck: :cry: :cry:

I have not been making as many calls for my 3 contacts a day as I should, largely due to the fact that when I have tried reaching those people that said "maybe over the summer" I can't reach any one of them. :cry: :cry: I am not getting any bookings at my shows, either. So, I just get discouraged, and don't want to pick up the phone.
 
ChefBeckyD said:
Carol,

That is awesome! Good for you!:thumbup:
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Thank you!!
 
YAYYYY Ellen!!
 
Christ Follower said:
Okay ladies...I am back from being out of town doing my show for my aunt and cousin. Sales are at $518 so far and no bookings. I GOT A RECRUIT THOUGH! She signed up right then and there! WOO HOO!
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That's so great. You were able to work your business even on vacation. Happy it worked out!
 
I had 13 contacts yesterday. Twelve were at a show. One was a former host who wants to do a July show to show off her new residence. :)
 
Yesterday's contacts included a $85 order collected for my mystery host show, a post-ponement of this Thursday's show to God knows when, and other host coaching calls.

I will have to report about today's contacts after I make them...
 
Well, between us Jen and I phoned three contacts today, but at some point we're really going to have to bite the bullet and speak to random people in the shops!
 
Okay my postponed show from this coming Thursday has moved to July 1st so I will count that as a contact.

I also collected another small order for my mystery host show.

I followed up with one of my recruit leads. She is not quite ready to sign. Finances are not up to par for her to be able to get the kit. She is still going to have me do a show for her July 14th though.

July is looking pretty good so far but I have ZERO on the books for August.
 
Rare show last night where she was expecting 6-8, and had 10! I am really struggling for sales though. Average order at shows this month has been around $20. I'm selling a ton of mix n chops and sprinkles! It's going to be almost impossible to make $3000 this month for sellathon. I'm having a hard time getting my shows to hit $300!:eek:

I did get 2 bookings from the show last night - but once again, everyone is skipping over August. I have 2 bookings for August, but both of those are reschedules from June. September is beginning to fill up though.:rolleyes:

No recruit leads with these contacts though. 2 of the people there were past hosts, and the host sorta poo-poo'd me when I tried to talk to her about the opportunity - saying she already knew about it because Deb and Steph had told her I'd talk to her about it.....:o
 
I have slacked off a little lately, and have not been making my calls. I think it is because I get so many answering machines, and start giving up.

I did make a contact at the grocery store yesterday. She was not interested in hosting a show, but does love PC. I did get her e-mail so that I can add her to my newsletter list.

Made a couple more contacts via the phone. One was a lead from a booth in April, and resulted in a "no thanks", and the other contact was too busy and in the process of selling her home. She did give me permission to follow up in the fall.

How is everyone else doing with 3-2-1? We have a lot of missing people on this thread! Come on, check in with us, and hold yourself accountable. Get back on that phone!
 
I have been a slacker as well. I am determined to make a few calls today. I will just apologize for the noise in the background ahead of time.
 
krzymomof4 said:
I have been a slacker as well. I am determined to make a few calls today. I will just apologize for the noise in the background ahead of time.
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I am slacking too. I made one contact while I was camping. Now I need to get back in my groove.
 
By the time it was my "call time" last night, I was sick as a dog. Made no calls. Still don't feel great, but I'm hoping to get some calls in this evening.
 
Becky I know how it is with the August thing. At least you have 2. I have a good amount for July so I am hoping to get my August filled from that. I have nothing past July though. I better get on that phone!
 
Got my calls done. Three contacts, with a firmed-up July show.
 
Wow, nobody's accountable tonight?Three live contacts today. Really live. One was the banker who helped me close the savings account where we stashed the insurance check from the tree hitting the house. (The roofers start on Monday, and we want to be able to access the money quickly in order to pay them. Contractors like getting paid. Go figure.) The banker's considering hosting a show. :)One was a MAC clerk who said her neighbor used to sell PC and always had the best recipes. I assured her there were great recipes on my website. She said she'd check it out.Third was a clerk at Godiva. He said his wife loved PC when she used to cook. I told him that I always say PC has something for everyone who eats. Turns out she has a physical condition that makes her really hate to eat. Um, even I had no witty comeback for that one.I also did a bit of host coaching. Firmed up a few closing dates and another show date. Had someone guess I was 10 years younger than I actually am. It was a really good day.
 
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raebates said:
Wow, nobody's accountable tonight?

Three live contacts today. Really live. One was the banker who helped me close the savings account where we stashed the insurance check from the tree hitting the house. (The roofers start on Monday, and we want to be able to access the money quickly in order to pay them. Contractors like getting paid. Go figure.) The banker's considering hosting a show. :)

One was a MAC clerk who said her neighbor used to sell PC and always had the best recipes. I assured her there were great recipes on my website. She said she'd check it out.

Third was a clerk at Godiva. He said his wife loved PC when she used to cook. I told him that I always say PC has something for everyone who eats. Turns out she has a physical condition that makes her really hate to eat. Um, even I had no witty comeback for that one.
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ARGGHHHH!! I'm going crazy trying to close out all of my shows, and my Mystery Host Show before I leave for vacation....so much to do!

I did just close a show that I thought had no bookings, but the host then pointed out to me that one of the outside orders had checked that she was interested in booking a show (totally missed that!) so just booked a July show with her....and then the host rebooked for the Fall (wants to wait until we know the host bonus for Sept & Oct to finalize the date.) So, ended up with 2 bookings.:thumbup:
 
I didn't make any new contacts today. Just host coaching.

My show for tomorrow has AT LEAST 10 confirmed guests so that is good.
 
Several calls this evening... not many pick-ups!

One booking for Sept.
One is checking with the gals she works with for a catalog show
One said to call back in the Fall.
 
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