Dealing with Pushy Consultants: My Daughter's Experience with Parklane Jewelry

[pamperedbecky]

"What date would you like to hold your girl's night out?" I told her that I wasn't going to book a show and she looked at me point-blank and said, "WHAT DATE WOULD YOU LIKE TO HOLD YOUR GIRL'S NIGHT OUT?" I repeated my answer, looking her square in the eye. She gasped and said that she couldn't believe that I would deny my friends such a fun and wonderful experience. :grumpy:

Wow! I would love to have said something like, "I know, I'm a TERRIBLE person! I'm denying them the great opportunity to go through this same wonderfully annoying experience I'm going through at this VERY moment!" Of course, I could never get the guts to say that!

 

[Stampaholic1961]

I haven't been to any jewelry parties but I had a similar experience with a make up consultant years ago. I don't even remember the name of the company any more. Back then I was more reserved than I am now so I didn't report her behavior to the company but now I would. If anyone is interested in doing that the info for the 2 companies I saw mentioned here are

Jewels by Park Lane 1-800-621-0088 [email protected]
Lia Sophia 1-800-959-3324 [email protected]

 

[KellyTheChef]

Wow! I would love to have said something like, "I know, I'm a TERRIBLE person! I'm denying them the great opportunity to go through this same wonderfully annoying experience I'm going through at this VERY moment!" Of course, I could never get the guts to say that!

Becky~

That is one of those things that I would think to say AFTER the fact! I probably couldn't say it to her face, either...even if I did think of it in time! Darn "please everyone" tendencies!

 

[agraywolfe]

I use similar wording when I ask for bookings at checkout, but I say it with a smile in my voice and on my face, and if they say no then no big deal. I hope I don't come across as pushy (now I'm nervous about it!). I will admit that I've been fake-pushy with customers who know my sense of humor, but I do it in such an over-the-top way that it's pretty obvious I'm just having a little fun.

I am about to host a show in 3 hours and am going to use the words "Wasn't tonight fun?, (of course they say yes) So what date would you like to hold your own show here is my planner all highlighted dates are available."

I am so amazed at the OS ladies I have talked to one is a slight bit pushy she sells for Passion Parties and actually asked me if it was something I was thinking about doing. She KNOWS I am a PC consultant and that I work full time and volunteer 3 days a week.

 

[Kitchen Diva]

I use similar wording when I ask for bookings at checkout, but I say it with a smile in my voice and on my face, and if they say no then no big deal. I hope I don't come across as pushy (now I'm nervous about it!). I will admit that I've been fake-pushy with customers who know my sense of humor, but I do it in such an over-the-top way that it's pretty obvious I'm just having a little fun.

And I've mistakenly added up regular prices, too (haven't we all?), but I'd never DREAM of having an attitude when a customer corrected me. In fact, I usually make some comment about how we have new items on sale every month, which is great for my customers, but can make it hard for me to remember.

I agree with the person that posted below you... I say similar things to what you say Ann, and I say it with a smile, and I am gracious and nice about it. I have even told people that they were so much fun, that I would really be sad if I couldn't see them again, and do a show with them!

I'm glad I'm learning about other DS consultants here... I think I'll stay away from pushy jewelry sales. I'm so glad we don't have to be pushy!

 

[Paula R. Lewis]

This lady also told my daughter she HAD to hold her show in 30 days. Since she's familiar with PC... my dd was totally taken back by that. No... I'm SURE she's not a circle!

This one actually makes me chuckle. Kinda sounds like the ol' "bully in the school playground"...I mean, 30 days or else?
Or else, WHAT? lol

Gimme a break already!!:indif:

Paula

 

[RebelChef]

Amazing, the nerve of some people. My temper would have gotten the best of me. lol Especially in Colleen's case. That's beyond pushy. It's just obnoxious and rude. How do these people stay in business? It seems the only thing they have going for them is intimidation. It's certainly not because they have superior products like ours.

 

[finley1991]

How do these people stay in business?

A lot of them don't... and ironically, they have NO idea why!!!! It's always the same thing... "I couldn't get anyone to book shows with me..." Gee.. I wonder why?