How Many Shows Do I Need to Do?

[Raenstorm]

Just curious... on average, how many shows do you do each week?

I was trying to figure out how I can do PC full time instead of my 9-5 job and I did the goals worksheet. To make 2000 a month with an average of 400 a show in sales I have to do 20 shows a month!

 

[pkd09]

Is $400 your average show? Try to bump up your average show amount which would give you less shows to do.

 

[chefheidi2003]

Also..don't forget that the more sales you have..the higher your commission rate...sorry..looking at it..I think you might have already taken that into consideration.

 

[nikked]

Also, the more shows you're doing, the more people you will be in front of. The more you will recruit, the more overrides you get...it adds up.

My AD, because of a move, has had slower than average sales months (between 2 and 3 thousand instead of 4 to 5), and is still making between 2 and 3 thousand because of overrides. It adds up fast...

Those numbers have really inspired me as far as recruiting goes...

 

[esavvymom]

My SD recently sound us a copy of one of her commission checks. She wasn't doing more than 6-8 SHOWS a month, but she had alot of individual orders, couple of catalog shows, etc. Her SHOW income was about 1/3 of her paycheck. The remaining 2/3 was from her team overrides...she made almost $3500 in that particular month.So building up your shows now, meet more people, recruit, etc...it all goes together. I would bet with a good team (shoot for director-level), a better-than-national show average (listen to the online audio training MP3s), and increasing your shows a little at a time, you'll get there and not have to do nearly 20 shows a month!

 

[beckyjsmith]

Also, the more shows you're doing, the more people you will be in front of. The more you will recruit, the more overrides you get...it adds up.My AD, because of a move, has had slower than average sales months (between 2 and 3 thousand instead of 4 to 5), and is still making between 2 and 3 thousand because of overrides. It adds up fast...Those numbers have really inspired me as far as recruiting goes...

What nikked said. The overrides for me really really add up. I do about 2 shows a week and my overall monthly commission is more than what I make teaching full time. Don't forget the beauty of supplemental catalog shows. I do between 8-10 cooking shows each month, but I always have at least 4 catalog shows going at the same time.

 

[Raenstorm]

Thanks for all of the info. This is a great group...very helpful and supportive!
Thank you!!!

 

[Raenstorm]

Also...to answer a question...I am not quite sure what my average show sales are. When I go home tonight I will find out.
Thanks!!!

 

[Monty060609]

Raenstorm-Where in NH are you? I live in MA on the NH/MA border

 

[Raenstorm]

I live in Derry, NH.

 

[Krista Burson]

Don't forget the beauty of supplemental catalog shows. I do between 8-10 cooking shows each month, but I always have at least 4 catalog shows going at the same time.

Ok, I have a question... How do you get so many catty shows going in one month. I want to start boosting my monthly sales, but am limited on show dates because I work full time. Everyone recommends catty shows because their gravy, but I try to book them and no one seems interested. What words do you use to get catty shows?