June Sell-A-Thon: New Challenges to Earn Fall Products!

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses the June Sell-A-Thon and the new challenges associated with earning Fall products. Participants express a range of feelings about the increased sales thresholds and the implications for their businesses, particularly regarding recruiting and maintaining motivation among new consultants.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, mentions the increased sales requirements for the Sell-A-Thon, starting at $1500 and going up to $10,000, expressing concern about the challenges this presents.
  • Another participant shares their experience of feeling overwhelmed by the new sales targets, particularly in light of their average show sales.
  • Several users mention the potential impact on new recruits, with one participant fearing that the increased targets may discourage them.
  • One participant notes that while the sales targets are high, the value of the products available is also significant, suggesting a need to push for sales.
  • Another participant expresses frustration about the timing of the announcement regarding the Sell-A-Thon, feeling it was communicated too late.
  • One participant shares their personal situation of expecting a baby soon and how it may affect their ability to participate in the Sell-A-Thon.
  • Another participant discusses strategies for incentivizing bookings during the Sell-A-Thon, reflecting on past successful promotions.
  • Some participants express differing views on the sales targets, with one suggesting that lower levels would be more achievable for new consultants.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ among participants regarding the feasibility of the new sales targets and their potential impact on consultants, particularly new ones. No clear consensus emerges on whether the changes are beneficial or overly challenging.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and feelings about the Sell-A-Thon, reflecting on their individual circumstances and the broader implications for their businesses.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants who are navigating the challenges of the June Sell-A-Thon and those interested in the experiences of others regarding sales strategies and motivation may find this discussion relevant.

Marg said:
Yep, #4 was planned. :D
The other three are:
daughter, Sloane, 9-27-00
son, Parker, 8-18-02
son, Rhys, 7-16-04

Good luck to you on an easy labour and delivery as well! How old are your other kiddos?
Bless your heart!! We also really wanted baby#4!! But my children are now 13,9,3,and 14 months. I can't imagine them all so young at once! The best of luck to you!! I hope you June ROCKS!!
Hilary
 
I want to weigh in and say that I think the sell-a-thon seems fair to me! I am excited about the possibility of earning some of the new products for free! I am going to set my sights on the 3000 mark. I believe it is really do-able because I have had a 3k month before. I don't know about 10k, but I don't feel discouraged at all! I know what will work for me and my family and I am psyched at the opportunity for ANY free products!

I remember when my recruiter got her stuff from December I was so jealous! LOL. Now I am going to earn some!

June, here we come!
 
I'm ready to book the heck out of June...my May calendar is really full and dh is looking at me like "how are we going to juggle 5 kids and all my shows?" but I figure overbooking in May will lead to more bookings and a more consistent business.

Since we're talking kids, mine are:
Ben:12.5
Bethany:7.5
Jack:3.5
Logan:3.5
Gabby:2
 
Marg said:
Yep, #4 was planned. :D
The other three are:
daughter, Sloane, 9-27-00
son, Parker, 8-18-02
son, Rhys, 7-16-04

Good luck to you on an easy labour and delivery as well! How old are your other kiddos?


Wow Marg! We have a lot in common! No, I'm not pregnant this time but I have 3 kids and they are:
son, Dylan 11-7-00
son, Matthew 9-12-02
daughter, Lauren 7-6-04

Too funny! I get all the time, you have so many kids! My family would really flip if I were pregnant again! I would love to be but I'm good on my 3! Good Luck!

Also kcjodih , Thank You so much for posting the link! I am overbooking May with lots of shows so everyone will want to do a show in June! Keeping my fingers crossed! I have 8 cooking shows scheduled and 1 catalog show so hopefully that will drum up some business!! Go luck everyone!!!
 
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Did everyone see the cluster challenge flyer? Hold and submit 2 shows in June and earn a free product valued at $70.00. It will not be available for sample purchase or during the June sell-a-thon. Be sure to encourage all of your cluster members to reach this goal. If the cluster does not meet the goal set by HO then nobody gets the free product. I have never had 1500.00 in sales...my average is about 500.00. Last month I hit 1025.00 But, 2 shows is realistic for me...they have to be 250.00 shows. I too wish we could purchase the products as individual samples and not have to buy a package. With this special product that makes the new products worth over 900.00. PC is really working hard to get new products. I just hope it is not a lot of the same products in new colors. I hope there are some holiday products...pie/cake plates, or Christmas plates or platters. I think a large turkey platter would be great. Good luck to all of you on reaching your goals. PC is wonderful because we can all work as little or as much as we want and still stay active and enjoy the great products.
 
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Marg my 3 are quite a bit more staggered than yours:
son, Devin age 8 yrs 6-28-97 (born on my 21st birthday)
son, Samuel age 7 yrs 10-2-98
daughter, Kennedy age 2 yrs 7-23-03
#4 is supposed to be a girl too!
 
Jayne, just wanted to say that I didnt take offense to what you said. I like to be pumped up! :)
 
Marg said:
Yep, #4 was planned. :D
The other three are:
daughter, Sloane, 9-27-00
son, Parker, 8-18-02
son, Rhys, 7-16-04

Good luck to you on an easy labour and delivery as well! How old are your other kiddos?

Great birthdates, did you plan that? And your first child has the same birthday as mine. I don't see that much. Smiles.

Congratulations! We want to have 6 kids, our 1st is 6 months old now.

I know I was off the topic.

Great ideas on bookings! Thank you! One more idea, if any catalog shows, ask the hostess to bring 2 bookings, I'll give $15 extra towards credit (just change it to cooking show). I'll have to require that the show sales is $300 or more.

Thank you!

God bless!
 
Chef Kearns said:
Marg my 3 are quite a bit more staggered than yours:
son, Devin age 8 yrs 6-28-97 (born on my 21st birthday)
son, Samuel age 7 yrs 10-2-98
daughter, Kennedy age 2 yrs 7-23-03
#4 is supposed to be a girl too!

You are one day older than me! Never met anyone exactly the same age (minus one day) as me!
 
Well ladies, that makes me the same age as you too except that I have a July date. Get ready...this years a big one!! :eek: :eek: Now we will officially be "adults"!!
 
I like the incentives! I also like that there is a really high one to challenge the top-sellers!
 
chef.katie said:
Well ladies, that makes me the same age as you too except that I have a July date. Get ready...this years a big one!! :eek: :eek: Now we will officially be "adults"!!

I am kind of excited about it. I had my oldest young (19 yrs) and I have always been "older" than my peers and all of my friends are in their late to mid 30's so I feel like I can actually hang with the "cool kids" now!

But, I will say that since I didn't do anything for my 21st I will be partying it up for an entire weekend!!!
 

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