Finish Strong: Less Than 1,000 Orders to Reach My Goal!

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around participants discussing their experiences and strategies as one member approaches a sales goal of less than 1,000 orders. The conversation includes encouragement, personal anecdotes, and suggestions for reaching the goal before a deadline.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares excitement about being close to their goal and mentions family members who may place orders.
  • Several participants express encouragement, emphasizing the importance of making calls and staying motivated.
  • Another participant discusses the challenge of communicating with family members who have offered help but are hesitant to commit until the last minute.
  • One participant suggests reaching out to past hosts for potential orders or organizing a quick catalog show.
  • Another participant shares their experience of feeling skeptical about reaching their goal but ultimately succeeding through persistence.
  • Some participants mention using promotional strategies, such as discounts or email blasts, to encourage orders.
  • Several users note the importance of taking control of the situation by directly asking for orders rather than waiting for others to reach out.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best approach to encourage family and friends to place orders, with some participants advocating for direct communication while others suggest more indirect methods. No clear consensus emerges on a single effective strategy.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a sense of urgency as the participant approaches a deadline for their sales goal, with various personal experiences shared regarding motivation and support from family.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for encouragement and diverse strategies from peers in similar situations may find this thread beneficial.

Way to go!!! So happy for you!!!
 
Yay!! My last recruit will submit her last qualifying show in the morning -- that means Hawaii for me!! :) I was scrambling just like you, but proves with determination and perserverance, anything is possible! :)
Congratulations!! :)
 
Way to go Michelle! You will love Hawaii:)
 
See You In Toronto!!!!
 
Wadesgirl - What an ACCOMPLISHMENT!!!! Congrats and HUGE Kudos to you! WAHOOOOOOO!!!! Enjoy the trip!
 
I'm so excited for you! Congratulations!!!
 
That is so awsome. Way to go.
 
CONGRATULATIONS! You are an inspiration of what determination can do! Some wait for it to happen, some wish for it to happen, and some MAKE it happen!

Some day soon, we shall meet and have BIG HUGS!!

Blessings, CK
 
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it's official!!! My points are updated - 52,005!!!!!!!
Toronto, here we come!!!!
 
That is AWESOME!! Congratulations to you, your hard work paid off. Now sit back, relax and ring in the new year as well as start planning your trip to Toronto! :sing::thumbup::)
 
This calls for a dancing banana!http://ezsmiley.com/gallery/oversize/dancing-banana-big.gif
 
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Karen said:
That is AWESOME!! Congratulations to you, your hard work paid off. Now sit back, relax and ring in the new year as well as start planning your trip to Toronto! :sing::thumbup::)
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Start planning?! Already did that at work this week while we were slow. Have our passport applications all filled out just need to get our birth certificates and go apply on Wednesday.
 
wadesgirl said:
Start planning?! Already did that at work this week while we were slow. Have our passport applications all filled out just need to get our birth certificates and go apply on Wednesday.
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That reminds me, I've got to get my passort also!! :D
 
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Ginger428 said:
That reminds me, I've got to get my passort also!! :D
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Not sure how far away you are but if you are driving, you can apply for the passport card which is cheaper (a lot cheaper). Since we are flying I don't have that option.
 
That is way awsome.
 
Ginger428 said:
That reminds me, I've got to get my passort also!! :D
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How soon prior should we get our passports? About how much do they run?

See you in Toronto!
 
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loreo said:
How soon prior should we get our passports? About how much do they run?

See you in Toronto!
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Passports
You can get some information here. They say that processing times are 4-6 weeks right now. Passports are $135, passport cards (only if you are driving) are $55. You can print out the applications and fill them out before hand. You can also find places to get your passports along with those that allow you to take pictures there.
 
Passports$110 + $25 for a first time adult applicant.4-6 weeks for routine processing.
 
If you want cheap passport photos - go to Walgreens - you can get 2 for $8.99 and they are quick!
 
I would get the passports sooner vs later- even if they say 4-6 weeks. Remember- this is the GOVERNMENT we are talking about here! One disaster and they will clam up and you won't get anything! :) Put it on your New Year's to do list for january then you don't have to worry about forgetting it later.
 
CONGRATS Wadesgirl!!!
 
This may just be in Michigan (and other Border States?) but we can get what's called an "Enhanced Driver's License" right at the Secretary of States office (DMV for other states). Here in MI, it's $45, and it's renewable just like a regular DL. You can use it for travel to and from Canada, Mexico, etc...

It's just like getting a regular DL, and doesn't take any more time than that. You get your picture taken right there when you get the license.
 
wadesgirl said:
Not sure how far away you are but if you are driving, you can apply for the passport card which is cheaper (a lot cheaper). Since we are flying I don't have that option.
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I'm coming from NYC, so we're flying! I already have the applications from the Post Office ( ours is too small to take pictures) but we are going to fill them out & then go 2 towns away to a post office that takes the pictures!! :D
 
Ginger428 said:
I'm coming from NYC, so we're flying! I already have the applications from the Post Office ( ours is too small to take pictures) but we are going to fill them out & then go 2 towns away to a post office that takes the pictures!! :D
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Drugstores often take them - or places with photo processing. But if it's "one stop shopping", then why not. ;)


And CONGRATS guys on the trips! next year is my year! ;)
 
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ChefBeckyD said:
This may just be in Michigan (and other Border States?) but we can get what's called an "Enhanced Driver's License" right at the Secretary of States office (DMV for other states). Here in MI, it's $45, and it's renewable just like a regular DL. You can use it for travel to and from Canada, Mexico, etc...

It's just like getting a regular DL, and doesn't take any more time than that. You get your picture taken right there when you get the license.
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Sounds a lot like the Passport Card. It was similar to a license but allows you to drive across the borders without a regular passport.

esavvymom said:
I would get the passports sooner vs later- even if they say 4-6 weeks. Remember- this is the GOVERNMENT we are talking about here! One disaster and they will clam up and you won't get anything! :) Put it on your New Year's to do list for january then you don't have to worry about forgetting it later.
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Going on Tuesday or Wednesday. Have to get my birth certificate from my dad and my husband's from his mom this weekend.

Gina M said:
If you want cheap passport photos - go to Walgreens - you can get 2 for $8.99 and they are quick!
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Most of the passport locations around here have photo access, do they charge you for it there too?
 
We did DS's passport at the post office and had to have them take the picture, because none of the local places would take a passport photo of an infant. I think it was something like $15 for two photos. Costco does passport photos for $4.99.
 
esavvymom said:
Drugstores often take them - or places with photo processing. But if it's "one stop shopping", then why not. ;)


And CONGRATS guys on the trips! next year is my year! ;)
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Thanks & next year is yours!!!!
 
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