Learning From Mistakes: My Registry Fiasco

[Chef_2_Four]

So I found out yesterday that someone I had talked to about having a registry had one just not through me. I didn't have their number (my fault) and they went through someone else. I did find out through the sister, I kinda forgot about it too (my fault again). The sister only bought $5 in products because she knew I wasn't getting the money for it! Plus she (the sister) booked a show in August!! Oh well I learned my lesson, I should have had her number so I could follow up but they said they would call me if they decided they wanted to do it. Oh well win some, you lose some!

 

[OhmyDLM]

That's the best attitude. Eventually and usually, you can make a positive out of any situation! The sisters show could bring you lots of new business and maybe even some recruit leads so stay smiling!

 

[pamperedlinda]

Get the sister to host a Pampered Chef Bridal Shower......

 

[pampered1224]

You know what...I think you may have been lucky. When someone says to me they will call me and then don't, I look at it as a sign. Every show I have ever done with a potential host that I end up calling, becasue they did not call me, has been a problem. I am not kidding here! Figure you all ready started out on a negative. They didn't call you. This means they are not that interested in what you have to offer. This means they don't follow instructions well. This usually also means they expect you to do all the work, then will gripe when they get a 20% discount on their order and no free stuff or half pricers.
It usually means they are lazy, forgetfull, inconsiderate people.
(I know two of these people had shows with other consutlants I know and that is how it turned out!) Both shows were awfull for the consutlants.
So count your blessings! You probably averted a catastrophy!

 

[GeorgiaPeach]

On the other hand.....

I think you may have been lucky. When someone says to me they will call me and then don't, I look at it as a sign. Every show I have ever done with a potential host that I end up calling, becasue they did not call me, has been a problem. I am not kidding here! Figure you all ready started out on a negative. They didn't call you. This means they are not that interested in what you have to offer. This means they don't follow instructions well. This usually also means they expect you to do all the work, then will gripe when they get a 20% discount on their order and no free stuff or half pricers.
It usually means they are lazy, forgetfull, inconsiderate people.
(I know two of these people had shows with other consutlants I know and that is how it turned out!) Both shows were awfull for the consutlants.
So count your blessings! You probably averted a catastrophy!

I've always been told..."It's not their job to call us, it's our job to call them". We cannot give them our number and expect them to call us. Calling a PC consultant for any reason (set a date, place an order, etc) is usually low on people's priority list. They are also human and, like us, can lose a number or put it aside to do later and then forget. We've ALL done this!

In our line of business, it is important for us to follow up with those people that said they would call us. Their business is important to OUR business so don't automatically assume the worse. I've lost numbers before which would make me forgetful but I would hate to think someone thought I was lazy or inconsiderate because of it.

Chef_2_Four...this is a great example and reminder to all of us to do a better job of follow up. We have all lost business because we failed to get a number and follow up. I'm glad you were able to get an August show!

 

[Chef_2_Four]

Get the sister to host a Pampered Chef Bridal Shower......

That's what it was....oh well!

 

[GeorgiaPeach]

That's what it was....oh well!

Actually, you'll probably have higher sales through the shower than you would have received through the registry. That has been my experience Really host coach the sister. If you haven't sent invitations for your hosts in the past, you might consider doing it for this show. ALSO, make sure that you are very clear with her about making sure people know that they don't need to bring a gift. Someone always walks in with a gift

 

[Chef_2_Four]

The show the sister is doing is a regular show. The sister getting married just had a bridal shower that was PC and her wedding is in june. I'm not worried about it. When I gave her the idea at a show, her mom and her were horrible. They walked in an HOUR LATE and talked the whole time. It was horrible, probably wouldn't want to deal with them anyways! But it's ok, no hard feelings towards them.