Ho Aksed No Telling Secrets Until the 12Th!

[esavvymom]

As far as hosts/customers "needing" to know what's coming out in March....it's all in how YOU play it. If you make a big deal out of it, then yes, they'll be more curious or perhaps upset that you won't tell them, etc. But if you don't make a big deal about it- they won't either. Most hosts rarely truly care about the Host Special. They rarely do anything with their catalogs/host packets until 2 weeks prior to the show date. Same with invitations. And because of THAT, that's why PC allows us to PREORDER the supplies for those early March shows.So don't make such a big deal about it. They wouldn't realize it otherwise.

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

Sorry to those who were unable to attend. They should get the information from their upline Director.

As much as I TOTALLY AGREE with not spilling the products early (frankly, I'd rather wait until I get a changeover kit to share with my customers) I think that some folks should realize that not everybody is on a touchy-feely-happy-friendly basis with their upline director. I did not choose my director.

The person who shared photos with me (NOT the situation referenced earlier) is a team leader who is close to promoting, If she wasn't an hour away, and if I didn't work so many Monday nights, I'd attend her meetings in a second!

And most of that info came through a flurry of text messages that are not easily forwarded so nope, not sharing. I really don't believe I have complete enough information to share anyway, for what it's worth.

 

[BethCooks4U]

Many directors do not share with their team members that could have gone. They feel that early knowledge is a perk of going. I have an awesome relationship with my director (I didn't pick her either) but she isn't sharing even though I was in the hospital so I couldn't be there (and I was going to Charlotte :cry: ). While she totally gets my not going this time, her attitude is that those that spend the time and money to go should get something for it.

I do share with my downline usually but it's usually at a meeting right after I get the new products.

Everyone will know next week. Why is this always such a big deal?

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Many directors do not share with their team members that could have gone. They feel that early knowledge is a perk of going. I have an awesome relationship with my director (I didn't pick her either) but she isn't sharing even though I was in the hospital so I couldn't be there (and I was going to Charlotte :cry: ). While she totally gets my not going this time, her attitude is that those that spend the time and money to go should get something for it.

I do share with my downline usually but it's usually at a meeting right after I get the new products.

Everyone will know next week. Why is this always such a big deal?

Personally, I think it's more of a big deal because this is the shortest amount of time we've ever had between when new products are announced, and the new season starts. It's all well and good for people who say that their hosts don't care...but I have a couple hosts who DO care that they don't have materials yet for their shows the first week of March.

One has a show set up online, but guests can't view the online catalog for March...and MANY of the prices are wrong. Sooo, if someone places an order, the prices they are given are wrong - and they don't have an option of looking at a catalog in person, because I won't even be able to get her catalogs to her until LESS THAN two weeks before her show. She's a real go-getter (which is why she always wants the first Show of the season!) and she's NOT happy about not having materials she needs to be working on outside orders, etc....

I am totally OK with giving her as much info as I can right now - she is my first priority, in my mind, and I will do what I need so that she feels like she can have the best show possible.

 

[NooraK]

Personally, I think it's more of a big deal because this is the shortest amount of time we've ever had between when new products are announced, and the new season starts. It's all well and good for people who say that their hosts don't care...but I have a couple hosts who DO care that they don't have materials yet for their shows the first week of March.

One has a show set up online, but guests can't view the online catalog for March...and MANY of the prices are wrong. Sooo, if someone places an order, the prices they are given are wrong - and they don't have an option of looking at a catalog in person, because I won't even be able to get her catalogs to her until LESS THAN two weeks before her show. She's a real go-getter (which is why she always wants the first Show of the season!) and she's NOT happy about not having materials she needs to be working on outside orders, etc....

I am totally OK with giving her as much info as I can right now - she is my first priority, in my mind, and I will do what I need so that she feels like she can have the best show possible.

For reasons like this, I wonder why we can't have Spring Launch in January, like Leadership used to be? I understand they want to do regional trainings so it's accessible to more consultants, but why move it to February?

 

[wadesgirl]

Personally, I think it's more of a big deal because this is the shortest amount of time we've ever had between when new products are announced, and the new season starts. It's all well and good for people who say that their hosts don't care...but I have a couple hosts who DO care that they don't have materials yet for their shows the first week of March.

One has a show set up online, but guests can't view the online catalog for March...and MANY of the prices are wrong. Sooo, if someone places an order, the prices they are given are wrong - and they don't have an option of looking at a catalog in person, because I won't even be able to get her catalogs to her until LESS THAN two weeks before her show. She's a real go-getter (which is why she always wants the first Show of the season!) and she's NOT happy about not having materials she needs to be working on outside orders, etc....

I am totally OK with giving her as much info as I can right now - she is my first priority, in my mind, and I will do what I need so that she feels like she can have the best show possible.

I totally agree with this! I didn't like it last year when they switched to SL in February. It makes it really hard on us to get ready for the new season in two weeks. Many of us want to try out new recipes, have shows coming up, etc.

If more of us told HO how this affects our business maybe they will change something. Did they send out a survey last year? I couldn't remember.

 

[gailz2]

As far as hosts/customers "needing" to know what's coming out in March....it's all in how YOU play it. If you make a big deal out of it, then yes, they'll be more curious or perhaps upset that you won't tell them, etc. But if you don't make a big deal about it- they won't either. Most hosts rarely truly care about the Host Special. They rarely do anything with their catalogs/host packets until 2 weeks prior to the show date. Same with invitations. And because of THAT, that's why PC allows us to PREORDER the supplies for those early March shows.

So don't make such a big deal about it. They wouldn't realize it otherwise.

Isn't it odd that HO thinks our receiving catalogs two weeks before our parties scheduled for 3/1 and then mailing them to the hosts is enough time to get outside orders, etc.? It takes 4 weeks sometimes to receive Consultant News--don't we use the same PO? Just a thought.

 

[mountainmama74]

I realized after I set up a show for the 1st of March, and told the host I'd mail a packet this week, that I'm not going to be able to do that. Unless I send her my copy of the catalog I got at Spring Launch, but I don't really want to do that!

I guess I could send some mini's and then tell her I'll send full size catalogs as soon as they come in.

 

[chefheidi2003]

I realized after I set up a show for the 1st of March, and told the host I'd mail a packet this week, that I'm not going to be able to do that. Unless I send her my copy of the catalog I got at Spring Launch, but I don't really want to do that!

I guess I could send some mini's and then tell her I'll send full size catalogs as soon as they come in.

That is a great idea..I think that that is what I will do..just give her some minis until I have regular size catalogs..thanks.

 

[flemings99]

Many directors do not share with their team members that could have gone. They feel that early knowledge is a perk of going. I have an awesome relationship with my director (I didn't pick her either) but she isn't sharing even though I was in the hospital so I couldn't be there (and I was going to Charlotte :cry: ). While she totally gets my not going this time, her attitude is that those that spend the time and money to go should get something for it.

I do share with my downline usually but it's usually at a meeting right after I get the new products.

Everyone will know next week. Why is this always such a big deal?

WOW. I think that is sad that she wouldn't share with you. You couldn't help your situation and you HAD planned to go. I see her point for those who don't invest in the time/money and go having to wait.