Just Need to Whine.. Can I Have Cheese Too?

[vogee13]

So my January looked good, not great but ok. Then 5 cancellation. Wasn't sure I was going to even break $1000 for the month, much less my $3000 goal.

Well, with a little hard work I found myself yesterday at $1800+. Yipee!! So I had host coached my final show for tonight by the book. She was expecting 20 people, only 5 showed & one outside order. However, she refused to have a demo. She wanted just some pre-prepared recipe and a relaxing evening. The show is only at $275. No bookings and no recruit leads. My February completely empty!! She only got 1 outside order. The host is a delightful lady, super sweet so it is hard to be upset with her for not understanding that this is my business.

But, now I find myself $900 short of my goal with only a small catalog show left to enter and only 2 days left in the January promotion. I am out of family and friends to ask to purchase or pass a catalog. I am so disappointed.

 

[Pam Moore]

Do calls to your past hosts from 2007 and offer them the discount on Stoneware for the next couple of days and Do a Super bowl call in show Sunday. Make up a flyer and email it to all your customer you might surprise yourself with some orders.

 

[c00p]

I feel your pain, believe me! I've had 4 shows reschedule on me this month and I'm coming in waaayyy below what I had a goal for too. I've been on the phone a good bit and I've managed to get my Feb. pretty solid, but I could always use a few more! I've just been going back to all of those people that told me before Christmas...not right now and getting the psyched about the Feb. special. Best of luck!!

 

[wadesgirl]

I feel for you. I was sure I'd at least hit $3000. I had 6 shows booked all before January 20th. Then three canceled, one barely did anything. I'm struggling just to hit $1000 this month. Hoping for a better February, that's all I have to look forward to now!

 

[Wildfire]

Hi there! It sounds like you've had a bit of a rollercoaster month, but congratulations on surpassing your original goal and reaching $1800+ in sales! That's definitely something to be proud of. I understand how frustrating it can be when things don't go as planned, especially with cancellations and a lower than expected show. However, it's important to remember that every show is an opportunity to make connections and build relationships, so even if the sales weren't as high as you had hoped, you still have a new customer who may potentially book or refer you in the future. As for your February being empty, don't lose hope just yet! You still have time to reach out to potential hosts and fill up your calendar. And don't forget about the power of social media and online parties to expand your reach. Keep up the hard work and I'm sure you'll reach your goals in no time. Best of luck!