Reaching $15k in Sales by November: My Journey & Challenges

[Chef_2_Four]

My personal goal is to have $15,000 in sales by November (that will be my 1 yr). Right now I have $7470 so I need to do $1400 the next 4 1/2 months. I have 2 shows and 2 catalog shows this month. which I doubt all but 1 will be that great. My show saturday I expect great things or I am hoping!! She got 4 outside orders 2 weeks ago! but the others I'm not so sure about. I have exhausted my friends and I am starting to get outside my circle, I have 3 shows in the next 3 months that aren't friends. yea! I have a few shows each month but I can't guarantee that I will make $1400 each month. anyone have any ideas? I thought about pampering business but really don't have the money right now for the recipes. i have been leaving catalogs here and there but that gets expensive. I have posted flyers around town and in a couple of neighborhoods with no calls.

thanks!

 

[dannyzmom]

April, over the years I have found that leaving catalogs places withouth making SOME sort of face-to-face contatc, is a ttoal waste. So now I only leave OLD catalogs.

 

[Chef_2_Four]

If I have any catalogs left over I plan on making some stickers that says something like please call me for a new catalog this is outdated or something like that. One of my friends sales avon and she left their catalog at mailboxes and has gotten several calls, i was thinking of getting the mini catalogs and doing the same. it will be cheaper than leaving catalogs everywhere. i had like 10 people that wanted to have a show at the fair that i did but only 1 really wanted, but she has been hard to keep contact with and she said she lost her address book so she has been telling people by mouth. i sent her, her password to the website twice and she still hasn't used it even though she acts excited when i talk to her about it. so i figure her show will be a flop.

 

[missydivine]

If I leave old catalogs I do have stickers on them, Safe Secure online ordering 24/7, for a new catalog contact..., I don't remember what else I have. Be positive and you can reach your goal!

 

[Wildfire]

Hi there! It sounds like you have a great goal set for yourself and are already making progress towards it. Congratulations on your current sales of $7470 and for having 2 shows and 2 catalog shows lined up this month. That's definitely a step in the right direction.I understand that it can be challenging to constantly rely on friends and family for sales, so it's great that you are branching out and have 3 shows lined up with people outside of your circle. One idea could be to reach out to your previous customers and offer them a special discount or promotion to encourage them to host a show or place an order. You could also consider partnering with other local businesses or organizations to host joint events or fundraisers.As for promoting your business, have you tried utilizing social media? It's a great way to reach a larger audience and promote your products and upcoming shows. You could also look into local events or fairs where you can set up a booth and showcase your products. This can be a great way to gain exposure and attract potential customers.I also wanted to mention that the Pampered Chef website has a lot of resources and tools available for consultants, including recipes and marketing materials. You may want to check those out to see if there are any that could be helpful for you at this time.Overall, it seems like you are on the right track and just need to continue being proactive and creative in your approach to sales. Keep up the great work and I wish you all the best in reaching your goal of $15,000 in sales by November!