Getting Clear on the 3 Contacts a Day

[PChefPEI]

Okay, so I am really wanting to get to business in 2008 and do my 3 contacts a day consistantly. I'm just wondering what a "contact" is considered. Is it a whole new person you've never talked to about the business? Is a host coaching call or a follow-up call with a guest interested in a show a contact? Are customer care calls considered contacts?

I just don't want to cheat by telling myself that I've made a contact, when in fact, it's not really considered a contact. Am I making any sense??

Gee, can I say the word "contact" anymore?!? LOL

 

[priscilla]

My Definition is a live person. So, if I do a show...I have met my 3 contacts that day. CCCalls count, OOB calls count, anything as long as it is three live people a day.

Robin

 

[chefmeg]

I am really glad you asked that question as I have wondered myself...I think a live person is a good idea vs. voice mail and emails, but I wonder too if calling past hosts and customers count in the sense that 1)they should since that is the best place to start and 2)each day you won't just up and meet folks you can talk to! I guess I answered my own question, huh!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I count my 3 contacts as CC calls, booking calls, people I meet at shows, people I meet when I am out and about - as long as I get their contact info - and host coaching calls, if I am presenting the opposrtunity during the call.I don't count it as one of my 3 contacts if I talk to an answering machine, or just leave an email.

 

[sfdavis918]

I don't include host coaching as a contact. I do count following up with a guest that marked "interested" on their DPDS.

 

[Bren706]

I count my 3 contacts as CC calls, booking calls, people I meet at shows, people I meet when I am out and about - as long as I get their contact info - and host coaching calls, if I am presenting the opposrtunity during the call.

I don't count it as one of my 3 contacts if I talk to an answering machine, or just leave an email.

Same here. Like Becky, I only count host coaching if I am offering the opportunity during the call. If I do a show and there are 3 or more people there, I count that as my contacts (and if I have time during that day to make calls, I do try to make some as well). If I do a booth, I count those as contacts for the day as well. I do not count answering machines or e-mails as making contacts.

 

[PChefPEI]

Thanks for the tips! I'll feel alot better about the contacts I make each day now!

 

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I definitely count my host coaching calls because I'm so reticent to do them that I need the extra incentive. When my hosp. director offered a 3-2-1 challenge in Sept, I personally challenged myself to 5 a day (live contacts of any kind). This practice caused my business to blossom! I've got 8 cooking and 2 catalog shows on my Januaary calendar, and I've recruited 7 consultants since last July!

I found that when I simplified my definition of "contact," it took the pressure off to the point where I was willing to pick up the phone.

 

[sfdavis918]

That's great Gretchen! I can definitely see how that could work. I think for me though, it would allow me to get into a rut of only calling the people that will more likely talk to me. For me, I need the pressure of talking to someone who doesn't have a show on the books.

It's so awesome that we can represent the same company and product, but work our business how it fits best for us individually! I love PC!!

 

[JAE]

According to Jean your 3 contacts only count (if you're using PC definition) if you talk to a live person and ask them to host a show or offer the recruiting opportunity.
Don't forget that this is your very own business and you may run it your way. Make your own 3-2-1 to fit your life and to make your business grow the way you want it to grow. If you want to count CCC's and Host coaching calls, that's up to you.