Ready to achieve 3-2-1 success in 2008/2009?

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around participants sharing their experiences and strategies related to the 3-2-1 accountability method for their Pampered Chef businesses. Many express enthusiasm for renewed commitments and the importance of community support in achieving their goals.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses a renewed dedication to the 3-2-1 method and invites others to join in for accountability.
  • Another participant shares their success of making two calls, resulting in a catalog show, highlighting the importance of early morning efforts.
  • Several users mention their preparation strategies, including making lists of leads and committing to regular calls.
  • One participant notes the growth of their business through sharing results, regardless of whether they are positive or negative.
  • Some participants identify as lurkers, expressing a desire to engage more actively and share their own experiences and questions.
  • Another participant shares excitement about a new recruit lead following a conference, indicating inspiration from the event.
  • One participant discusses the challenges of making calls and balancing personal commitments, while also expressing a desire to improve their posting frequency.
  • Several participants reflect on the importance of community support and accountability in their business efforts.
  • One participant mentions the need to include recruiting information in their newsletters to better engage their audience.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

No clear consensus emerges, as participants share a variety of personal experiences and strategies without a unified approach or agreement on specific methods.

Contextual Notes

Participants are sharing personal experiences related to the 3-2-1 method, with many expressing a desire to improve their business practices and engage more with the community.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for motivation and support in their business practices may find the shared experiences and strategies helpful.

Made about 6 contacts over the weekend and only one today....
 
made lots of calls last night and got lots of machines. today is a new day!
 
oh, and wish me luck. Tonight is my opportunity night - and i've got a sinking feeling that i will be dining alone!
 
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amy07 said:
oh, and wish me luck. Tonight is my opportunity night - and i've got a sinking feeling that i will be dining alone!
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I was just going to PM you and ask you if it was tonight!

I had that same sinking feeling with mine....but if only one person shows, it can be worth it! (and cheaper too!:D)

GO AMY!
 
Closed 2 shows last night and placed 2 small outlet orders for customers.Tonight I need to get the kids school supplies ready for orientation tomorrow night, and put together a catalog show to host myself to try to get myself to that $1000 this month, I'm only about $250 away, but nothing on the books since I couldn't get my 3rd cooking show to set a date yet.I want my bags though and I still have 1 1/2 weeks so I'm going for it!!!!
 
amy07 said:
oh, and wish me luck. Tonight is my opportunity night - and i've got a sinking feeling that i will be dining alone!
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Yah never know what life brings!
 
Five contacts today. Firmed up two maybes to October shows. Have two possible new shows. I'll be sending info to them in tomorrow's mail.
 
I'll be doing my contacts, but I won't be on here for a while after tomorrow morning. I'll be dad-sitting in Indianapolis. The timing's good. My computer decided to stop recognizing that the D: drive exists. My computer guy tells me the burner probably went kaflooey. I'll drop the computer off at his house on Wednesday afternoon, head to Indy on Thursday morning, and get my fixed computer back on Sunday. :)Don't worry. I'm backing everything up before I disconnect things. I'm a little paranoid about that.
 
:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:
 
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amy07 said:
:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:
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Yeah - what she said!

Did you eat alone, Amy?


I've had a bad calling evening. Had my last show for this week reschedule for September....and then had a show from next week reschedule for October. She rescheduled because her DH is laid off, and she thought it would be for just a week, and it's been three, and she just lost one of her daycare families....so money is very tight. I also offered her the opportunity - she thanked me politely, but I knew by her tone she just wasn't interested.

Now - I'm going to eat ice cream and watch other people run around a track.
 
ChefBeckyD said:
Now - I'm going to eat ice cream and watch other people run around a track.
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Sounds like a good division of labor to me. :p
 
dadgummit Amy........I am so sorry.......................
 
Had a show last night and got two bookings off of it and the host wants to host another one. Three shows booked off of one... NICE!!! My calendar is filling up and I'm so excited. VERY HAPPY I STARTED DOING MY 3-2-1...
 
Sent out an outlet e-mail...Spent ALL night labeling school supplies...I'm tired of writing names hundreds of times on every marker and crayon... :(
 
Out of the 5-6 numbers dialed (I really, really, need to work on getting a call list together, and dialing 20-30 or more numbers, and getting some uninterupted phone time) 1 person had company, and asked me to call back Thursday, and the other call was to a late September host/potential recruit. I invited her to our Regional meeting, but she already had plans.
 
I made a few calls today and sort of got a date for a September show. She is going between two dates, and she'll let me know by Friday. Talked to a former consultant and shared the new opportunity. She wants to replace her cookware, but not until her actual cookware is bad. ???? Tried to get her to replace it this September, but she isn't ready.

Glad everyone is posting and working their business.
 
Slacking on the callls here. I have been doing a bunch of host coaching though and may possibly have another recruit by the end of this month! I am SOOO close to directorship! (Don't know if I am ready to accept it yet if it happens though).

Yesterday I did get another September booking so that puts me up to 7 if they all hold. I would like to book at least 1 more but ideally 3 more for September. I am going to work on the soccer mom today at practice...
 
Good job Ellen. You're doing great.
 
Got a catalog folder started going around at work...Got THREE answers/orders on my outlet e-mail yesterday - yeah! Not big orders, but orders!!!!Handed out a catalog to DS's preschool teacher at registration. She wants to do a show this fall - doesn't know when yet.Had a customer tell me she missed my show Wed. (got lost) but did place an order. (Only $10 but I thanked her!)Umm...I think that was it - busy day - not calling anyone tonight. DH is at training and kids still need dinner (Mom too) and we need family time!
 
Still only made a small amount of calls, but did make 3 contacts yesterday. (My goal is 6 contacts).

One person was just getting in the door, and said I could call her back in the morning. I got e-mail addresses from the other 2, but that was about it.
 
Okay, so yesterday, I sent out 150 or so invitations to my Fall Product Launch for next Thursday. I hand delivered invitations to friends at work and already got to yeses! :) Will be making calls on Monday to those I have not heard from, eventhough I gave Tuesday as the deadline for RSVPs.
 
Closing the gap...took another catalog over to another department/building at lunch...got at least $50 in orders so far for the catalog show...$200 should not be an issue in 1 1/2 weeks...hopefully! :)
 
You Go, Janet!! :D
 
Okay so yesterday after posting my slacking post I got busy making contacts.

#1. Booking for November 8th
#2 & #3. Spoke to some moms at soccer practice that wanted a catty and one said she'd like to do a party. No date has been set yet.
#4. Gave Sept/Oct host flyer to another mom that was at soccer practice that also wants to host but hasn't set a date.
#5. More host coaching...


I have a show tonight so I will make todays contacts there. I really want at least one more September booking but 3 more would be nice. I will post results after tonights show.
 
Only posting to stay accountible. Nothing today.
 
Tomorrow is a new day JAE, make it happen! :)
 
Yes it was a new day for me. Decided enough is enough. I went to my regular gas station (I Know :) and asked the guy if I could leave some mini's and business cards. He said "Of course" so I bring them in and he starts asking me what is it exactly that I sell I tell him and he picks up a mini and starts browsing. He runs across the metal pans and says he's been looking for these. He wants to order 6!!! He is going to show his wife the book and confirm, I will check with him the next time I go in which will be in a few days for sure.

Went to my girls softball practice and talked with some moms, one I was hoping would hold a party. I got a maybe.
 
Humble Beginnings said:
Yes it was a new day for me. Decided enough is enough. I went to my regular gas station (I Know :) and asked the guy if I could leave some mini's and business cards. He said "Of course" so I bring them in and he starts asking me what is it exactly that I sell I tell him and he picks up a mini and starts browsing. He runs across the metal pans and says he's been looking for these. He wants to order 6!!! He is going to show his wife the book and confirm, I will check with him the next time I go in which will be in a few days for sure.

Went to my girls softball practice and talked with some moms, one I was hoping would hold a party. I got a maybe.
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Great job, Carol.
 
Thank Jae! I have to do something I really want to get my calendar full I love doing shows just unfortunatly do not know a lot of people.
 
Had my show tonight.

One booking (yes-- in my book) for December 9th! Can you believe that!?

One more possible booking for September or October...she is thinking about it.

One possible future wedding shower and registry. That would be nice!

Sales are a whopping $197. NOT what I had in mind for tonight. Hopefully she will get some more orders.
 
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