Don't Let the Economy Stop You - Host a Party for Free Products!"

[amy07]

I'll be the first to admit that the gas prices and rising food costs are definitely affecting our family's budget. And we have made some adjustments to our "normal" routines. But I am so sick of hearing it as a booking/recruiting excuse! I've tried to talk about why this is a perfect time to host = FREE products. But I hear over and over again, "my friends don't have the money. The economy is so tight right now". Ok, I understand. But you know what? Any given night if I drive thru restaurant row, EVERY parking lot is packed!

The latest really got me. I had a recent host attend my cluster meeting this week. She told me prior to coming that she was signing. When she arrives she is hesitant - her mother (in another state) talked her out of it due to the economy. :yuck: So we talk about her concerns and things seemed to be ok. Then she starts avoiding me on the phone/email. I finally get her last night and she says, "You know with the economy the way it is, I just don't think I'll find anyone who will be willing to host". I remind her of the TWO bookings she already has from her show. Still she will not budge. I even reminded her that she had over $1000 in sales, so people are STILL buying. She herself spent over $160 even after all of her benefits! :bugeye::bugeye: I know bless & release. *****sigh****

sorry for the rambling, just very annoyed with this one. I just can't buy it this time!:grumpy:

 

[finley1991]

It sounds like your host is using that as her excuse... clearly she was talked out of it by her mother.If you can get her on the phone, ask her, "If the economy weren't an issue, would you be ready to sign?" See what she says... I have the feeling that's not the real reason...

 

[dannyzmom]

In this horrid economy, people are dining out less...thus they need to eat home more. They need to learn easy, healthy, cheap recipes (we have $2 per portion recipes)

 

[amy07]

thanks for your responses. I know that she is hiding behing the economy thing too! And I've tried reasoning.
One a good note: atleast I can focus my energy on the next leads, and have her on my "someday" list.

 

[Mel5497]

Pre-2nd cup of coffee post (therefore grumpy):
Check in with her after you do the two bookings from her show. Let her know you'd be happy to help her earn some extra income anytime she'd like...since the commission she would have gotten from those 2 shows was $xxxxx. :angel:

 

[cmdtrgd]

I am using the "downturn in the economy" in my recruiting spiel to let people know my bookings are actually up and why. It is nice to see their heads nodding as I am talking about that.