How Can Reaching Out to Past Hosts Lead to Increased Business?

[EmilyStraw]

Did a booth on Saturday. No joke, got 2 recruit kickoff shows SCHEDULED, and at least one more party booked so far. Got the realtor's party booked today, and used a donation to a school's silent auction to lead to a fundraiser catalog show. GREAT day for business, exhausted with the computer and putting together host packets. It's definitely a good exhausted though, I love this business.

:blushing::blushing::indif:

 

[katherinem]

how were you able to do the $1250 in 30 days? I'm a mom of 3 boys (8 months old, 3 yrs and 6 yrs) and i've been at home as long as i've had them so unfort. i don't have the work circles or social circles others might have (I've also been getting my business degree).

Any help would be appreciated. I just got my kit today and love pampered chef and cooking so I have high hopes for this business!

Thank you!

 

[EmilyStraw]

I did the 2-2-2 plan:2 kickoff shows: one on a weeknight, one on a weekend, right next to each other at my house. We did two nights so if someone couldn't make it to one they could come to the other.2 cooking shows:
-Best friend or family member (my sister did mine). Someone you are super close to, make sure to have them invite people outside of your circle.
-Acquaintance - my friends Jim and Heidi did my second show. This one ended up at $700!!2 catalog shows:
-Someone in town
-Someone out of townThese can all easily be done in your first 30 days to help you qualify. You wouldn't have to keep going that strong after that, but a strong start is a great way to get your schedule consistent right away. My catalog shows both actually fell through, but I was able to do it in the other shows and qualified with time to spare! Best of luck to you, and blessings!

 

[EmilyStraw]

PS I am a mom of three as well! 5, 3, and 8 months, so I totally understand! Make sure to take all of the online training classes, and listen to some of the workshops in the Online Training Center. They are where I learn the most!

 

[pampered1224]

Emily - I NEED some of what you got! Way to go! I wish I could figure out why I seem to have lost my mojo.

 

[scottcooks]

Hey, John!You didn't loose your mojo--its right there beside you; you just need to pick it up!! Follow through on your first 4 leads in your head, and know the next two show dates you need to book. The next time you leave the house, have 4-6 recipe cards with your contact info on the back and a post it note on the front. Same thing with 10 mini catalogs. Make it a point to go to places you don't often go (library, book store, coffee shop, the other grocery store in town) and take a risk and offer someone a recipe! As the conversation progresses, offer them free recipe tasting for them and friends on your next two show dates. Good luck - your mojo is ready and waiting!!

 

[Bren706]

Emily, that is awesome! Way to go! You are off to a terrific start.

John, I am in a business slump as well. I had a record breaking February (for my biz, $4700), and then I had an okay March witha $1k fundraiser and a couple fundraisers. I have ONE show (next Sat) for April and that's it (1 MIA host for Cinco de Mayo).

I haven't been on the phone as much as I should. Some of it is that silly phone fear, but you know what happened last night when I called a booking lead from Aug 2010 that originally had a show scheduled and then had to cancel due to issues (broken furnace she was dealing with)? She has scheduled a May show!!!! I have also called a couple past hosts from 2-3 years ago and sent catalogs to one. She did put feelers out there for a catty show but had no interest. Not a booking, BUT I put my name back in front of her (she has indeed still been receiving my e-mail) and let her know I am still her PC lady.

I am going to continue to work on calling some of those from the past, and so can you! You just never know where it will take you. I was on track for Nashville at the end of March and kind of dissappointed now, but with a little determination................