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[pamela]

Deb, I am in no way an expert on this, but many years ago when my Director was trying to earn the Montreal trip for 2 and was down to the wire, she called literally EVERYONE she knew...not just PC customers...and told them her goal. She then asked if they could help by ordering or collecting orders for her~nothing was too small! She pulled it off on the last night at 11 pm EST! but that was because she had shared how important it was to her. She even had people calling her to ask had she made it and if they needed to call others for more orders!

GO FOR IT!!!!

so, Deb, after I posted this, I went to CS and look at what I found! If this consultant was this successful with "pampering" a business, it is sure worth a try for you (and anyone else) to get TPC!!
I'm new to PC and really wanted to reach out to my community and meet new people. I set a goal to find 3 businesses to pamper every Tuesday and Thursday in my first 30 days. So far I have pampered 12 businesses and received over $2500 in sales from NEW customers.

What I have been doing is going in on Tues/Thurs and asking the receptionists if i could "pamper their office tomorrow." I have about a 50% success rate (most no's because PC consultant already servicing office). Then on Wed/Fri I bring in a generic basket of cookies (nothing special, it's not about the recipe...just about getting people to notice PC). I also bring in a few catalogs, OOF and a flyer stating information about "mystery hostess sweepstakes" (I pick from all $30 or more orders for a random hostess).

Then on the next Tuesday/Thursday I go back in to pick up orders and my basket. I let the mystery hostess know she won...and close the show by the weekend.

Adding up my time and expenses...it's WELL worth it to pamper a business. I spend about $5.00 on each business and it takes about 3 hours out of my week to do all 6 businesses.

I encourage you all to do this if you have the need to increase your business...it can't hurt to try, right?

 

[Mel5497]

Do everything it takes Deb; you've come too far. The Pampering Business suggestion is great. Maybe do a bunch of them? (Sounds like she just buys the cookies...if you simply have to do a PC recipe, a double batch of the almond macaroon cookies is easy to do and makes TONS, especially if you make the cookies small. Just make sure there's a note about containing nuts :blushing.

If I recall a previous post correctly, you really don't want to have to ask people for help, but there are probably oodles of previous customers and hosts who would love to help you. Would you consider having a back-up plan if you need it? You could offer them a extra-special discount on a high value package of items (maybe all the chillzanes or a grill package) to encourage high sales. Those who generate $200 or more in sales could also be entered for a host benefits drawing.

Hang in there. You're going to do it. We're cheering you on and we have your back!!!

 

[jwpamp]

I am down to needing only $3986. I have a good show coming up on Friday, had cancels and reschedules and then 4 more shows at the end of the month.

UGH! I don't know if I can make it!!!!

 

[jwpamp]

OMG! I just recalculated and with what I have now waiting to submit I am down to $2984.....

 

[pamela]

Janice.....see the post pertaining to "Pamper"ing a business???? do it! I mean, $2984 at this point in the month is totally do-able if you have gotten this far, right?????
YOU CAN DO IT!!!

 

[finley1991]

You can do it Janice!!!!!Go Girl!

 

[chefkathy]

I just sent out an email offering a Mystery Host catalog party to like 25 people....

 

[Mel5497]

Good for you Deb. (I think I probably need to start building a back-up plan as well.)

Woo-hoo Janice! We all have to do this!!!!

 

[PampMomof3]

When I'm desperate to meet a goal, I send an email out saying they'll receive a 25% discount on All orders OVER $100. People eat it up. Yeah you don't make commission but the end result is better. My least successful was $300 worth (3 people ordered) and my best was $700 with 5 people ordering! It works well! Try it!

 

[chefkathy]

When I'm desperate to meet a goal, I send an email out saying they'll receive a 25% discount on All orders OVER $100. People eat it up. Yeah you don't make commission but the end result is better. My least successful was $300 worth (3 people ordered) and my best was $700 with 5 people ordering! It works well! Try it!

My email list of people doesn't seem to respond with orders like yours does, but believe me, it is in my back pocket for the last week of May.

 

[chefkathy]

Oh, and I am MAKING my husband bring catalogs to work TOMORROW!

 

[chefkathy]

No bites on my Mystery Host email yet.But just turned in my HWC fundraiser and that was $386.75, so down to $5856.38 now and still have $800+ worth of orders sitting here waiting for final payment.So now I need about $5k and I have 4 shows scheduled and 1 catalog show. I'm also doing two fairs.

 

[PampMomof3]

Oh, and I am MAKING my husband bring catalogs to work TOMORROW!

ABSOLUTELY! Brian better WORK IT!! Tell him I said so!!

 

[chefkathy]

Yes, he has offered before but I just never gave them to him.There is no time like the present. And so far NO BITES on my mystery host email. But I know not everyone checks their email religiously like me. I will make calls tomorrow. I have a fair this afternoon at a very prestigious elementary school--a "Mommy and Me" event for Mother's Day with the kindergarten class. I bought a bunch of granny smiths for the kids to use the APCS and raided my sons playdoh stash and will bring the Creative Cutters and Bakers Roller and have a little play station. Wish me luck! I want orders!

 

[Mel5497]

Hope the fair turns out great Deb...it's not too late to book a last minute May or HWC show. (Statistically speaking, at least one of the women there will know the challenges of breast cancer, either personally or because of a family member).

I've had good luck with a couple particular themes that may appeal to this type of group. One is a "Come to the Carribbean" show so as to highlight the summer and grill stuff (great opp for guest to order for Father's Day). We make the Mojitos, the host does the Grilled Mojito Chicken (a no-work recipe), and we either finish off the Island Breeze Rum Cake (I make the cake ahead of time) or we make the Upside Down Pina Colada Cake.
Another show theme that may be popular with this group is "An Evening in Tuscany". (Folks tend to fall in love with the 'idea' of the show.) They can make the Brie with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto and the Cappuncinno Mousse Trifle. (Some hosts really get into the theme and have Italian Wine, olives, etc.)

Good luck Deb!

 

[chefkathy]

Argh!!! Because of unforeseen traffic snafus (including being stuck waiting for a freight train), I got there much later than anticipated and barely had time to set anything up when I got there. The place was already packed with kids and moms. I got out the two things I had brought for the kids, quickly got out my drawing slips and the collapsible bowl for folks to put them in, and tried to just get the moms to fill out a slip so I had a chance to follow up with them. The kids absolutely LOVED doing the APCS, so I know at least I left a positive impression that way. No orders, but one teacher booked for August. I'll hit the phones tomorrow or Saturday.

 

[amy07]

wow! reading this thread reminds of CS when Lacy was down to the wire for earning the cruise! GOOD LUCK LADIES!!! I'm sure you'll all be celebrating and showing off our bling!

 

[jwpamp]

Ugh, Deb! I wish it had gone better for you!!

I had a small table at a Title Company's open house and then a small catalog show came in. I am down to needing $2488.

Supposed to have a good turnout at tomorrow's show, we'll see.....

 

[chefkathy]

Well, I did get a $34 online order today and an unexpected catalog show with $150 in orders collected already! So today was not a total loss.

 

[Mel5497]

This thread is so supportive. We all just have to make it!

(I'll admit that I'm trying hard not to look at the calendar. Today I just wanted to crawl onto the couch and not think about PC (yikes). I have no shows this weekend, but three next week and a few more after that.)

Pooey about the fair not being better for you Deb. Good news on the unexpected catalog show. (Maybe the host will get excited and generate high sales!)

Good luck on your show tomorrow Janice!

 

[chefkathy]

(I'll admit that I'm trying hard not to look at the calendar. Today I just wanted to crawl onto the couch and not think about PC (yikes). I have no shows this weekend, but three next week and a few more after that.)

Are you reading my mind? I have calls to make today, but I really just want to run off and spend the day out somewhere with DS--the zoo, go downtown, who knows?

If I can cram it all in this morning we can still go this afternoon. ray:ray:

 

[chefkathy]

TWO of the shows I recently submitted are on hold for credit cards. ARGH!!

 

[Mel5497]

I had that happen on my fundraiser ealier this week. So frustrating!

Go to the zoo with your daughter Deb. Stepping away from my business yesterday gave me back a healthier perspective.

I really do want to achieve TPC....without taking away from how much I enjoy this business!

 

[PampMomof3]

Deb, did you do anything with Brendan (hey leggy, she has a son, no daughter yet!! :blushing: working on it though!!) today?

You keep going and going, I'm sure he loved it if you did!

 

[Mel5497]

oops! that's what i get for typing fast!

 

[chefkathy]

Yes, we grabbed some lunch in the car and went to the zoo this afternoon. He fell asleep on teh way home and is currently sleeping in his bed. The last time I took him to the zoo and made him walk around all afternoon, he fell asleep and was out for the night! Fingers crossed!Tomorrow is a new day. I did send an email to everyone from the fair letting them know I've set up a fundraiser now through May 20th for the school, so they can order online and share the info with their family and friends too. Now I just pray for orders. The school has a lot of parental involvement and does a lot of fundraising, so I was hoping this would be right up their alley. I also put in a plug for "cooking classes" not hosting a party--just trying to put a different spin on it.

 

[jwpamp]

Well, I am ready to head to bed, but thought I would check in. Glad to see you had a good afternoon, Deb...it's probably just what you needed!!

My show tonight is at $830 so far. 2 good recruit leads and 2 catalog shows (the show was 50 miles away, I told them they would have to do their own cooking shows!).

Anyway, along with an online order, I now need $1638. 4 shows left for this month, a multi-vendor open house tomorrow and 3 catalog shows going....so close.....

 

[Mel5497]

Great show Janice! Sounds like you are definitely on track to make it.

Cheering loudly in PA.

 

[Mel5497]

Submitted a small show ($405), so that gets me under the 4K mark: $3713 to go.

No shows this weekend, one tomorrow and two next weekend. Three more after that, plus two fundraisers and two catalogs. Still feel like it can go either way.

TPC in recruiting is unchanged (1 to go). One gal has her 2nd cooking show this week and closes two catalog shows next Sunday (so that may do it). The other gal is stalled...but has had the start from hell. On the way to her first show (over an hour away), the host cancelled (can you imagine?!). No outside order, nada. I felt heartbroken for this recruit; she so wants to make this a business. Her next show went better ($400 or so), but the subsequent one hasn't been able to qualify. All she needs is one good show, and I believe she will be off and running. (As much as I would like to make TPC, I just don't have it in me to push them to qualify for my sake.)

 

[jwpamp]

Keep it up, girls!!!

I am down to $1430.

Have the week "off" (NOT! will be calling for orders and catalog shows this week), then 2 shows next week and shows on the 30th and 31st. I have 2 catalog shows still going on (one at Rileys Childrens Hospital in Indy, so hopefully they will be on the "Pink" wagon!!)

I am expecting another $200-$300 from my last host, and have misc orders coming in (response to my "HELP!" e-mail)

How do I get the late in the month hosts to close the night of the show (words to say)? Need them to be IN on the 31st!!!!