Excited to Go Food Shopping Now!

[lisasfuncooking]

You would think carrying my PC tote bag at the grocery store several times a week I would get someone to notice. Once did a little old man say something, he caught me so off guard I didn't have much of a conversation.
My goal is to get my February calendar booked big time. So when I walked by the produce manager near the pineapples, I told him about our pineapple wedger. I am in there so often that we talk once in a while and he recognized me. He asked me about it and said that was a great tool because for customers to buy it freshly cored and sliced is very expensive. I gave him a catalog and SBCB. He started going through it and was really interested. He may want to do a show (with his girlfriend) in Feb for the 60% off cookware set. I am so happy I spoke up. I know we should always ask everyone. Even though I have been doing this for 2 years, sometimes it is still uncomfortable to just bring it up with a stranger. I think I am going to start doing my shopping in the mornings, people seemed less rushed and more friendly! HHMM...maybe it is me, (that is me making a revelation) I am less stressed in the mornings and in a good mood :blushing: = being more approachable.

 

[pchockeymom]

Great idea talking to the produce guy! Keep after him. I haven't had much luck with people even though I carry my catalog tote all the time, everywhere. Those people that do ask are not willing to give me their info to follow up. That's one thing I still can't figure out how to do!

 

[pctharper]

Its strange how it just takes that one moment to make you feel more confident in just opening up about your business!

I was at a Lia Sophia party last night and had my catalog tote with me and one of the guests asked if I sold it. I said yes and right away she said "I want a pizza cutter!" I then gave her a catalog and she placed a $40 order! And another girl that was there (it was just the 3 of us and the host who was also the sales person) might book in March with the new products. After last night, I never want to leave home without it!!!!!

You should talk to the produce guy about him keeping a few of your business cards handy. Then if he buys the pineapple wedger and likes it, he will be telling other people-especially if they ask how to cut it properly! He could be a good source for getting leads!

 

[Barry Carlton]

It seems to me that the most important thing that Lisa did is bring it up instead of waiting for someone to approach her. I have not be pro active in the store even though I do carry the catalog along with my list every time I go shopping (the tote just isn't "me" haha). I have determined that when I see those that notice the cat, I will say something. Good job Lisa!!!!

 

[raebates]

Great idea talking to the produce guy! Keep after him. I haven't had much luck with people even though I carry my catalog tote all the time, everywhere. Those people that do ask are not willing to give me their info to follow up. That's one thing I still can't figure out how to do!

They had a great solution for this at NC. Carry the mini-cats and put a sticky note on the back of each. When you give someone a mini-cat, ask them to put their contact info on the sticky note so you can send them a full-size catalog. I add if they'll include their email address I'll send them my newsletter.

 

[lisasfuncooking]

I have not be pro active in the store even though I do carry the catalog along with my list every time I go shopping (the tote just isn't "me" haha)

Even though I still carry my tote, I always have a PC cookbook with me, like I am shopping for certain ingredients. I am not, but thought it may spark a conversation.
I will admit the mistake was not having the specials printed to hand out with the catalog. I kinda lost hope that anyone would approach me and thought it would be a waste to print them and have them expire. Live and learn.
But I will see him on Monday (morning) so will follow up then.