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.

I just finished submitted my last show for September - yay - sales of $2607 for the month! And lots more in the bag points as well - which is good cause I want that DCB! And I'll have a great commission check to take with me on my cruise over Columbus Day weekend with my girlfriends - can't wait!
 
My Director is awarding $50 for anyone who consistently does 3 contacts, 5 days (out of seven) a week for six weeks. I'm motivated by a challenge and the money. On show nights my full-service check out contacts count toward the 3 for that day. So far so good!
 
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chefjeanine said:
My Director is awarding $50 for anyone who consistently does 3 contacts, 5 days (out of seven) a week for six weeks. I'm motivated by a challenge and the money. On show nights my full-service check out contacts count toward the 3 for that day. So far so good!
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So, does that mean you'll be joining us here, Jeanine?

I think that cash would be very motivating! How big is your cluster?
 
ChefBeckyD said:
So, does that mean you'll be joining us here, Jeanine?

I think that cash would be very motivating! How big is your cluster?
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I've been checking up on you folks. . .getting motivated by your success.

Our cluster has approx. 25 people but only about 5 are really active and I would bet that there are only about three of us planning on taking up this challenge.

BTW Becky, I'm back to short hair. I got most of it cut off on September 2nd . . .now we look more alike. Though I'm the "heavy" twin.
 
Wow...I haven't been here for 3 days! That's how busy I have been! I haven't had a ton of time to make new contacts. I have been running around trying to get my open shows closed and getting my recruits qualified.

It's looking like I will be a director here VERY soon.
 
Oh ya and in the middle of that, I got several no's on hosting. I got a "haven't looked at the stuff yet" from a recruit lead and then a solid booking for November 15th. Two down, 6-8 to go!
 
raebates said:
My kits are essentially the same except the label on the front and the types of invitations.

Let's Have a Great Party flyer (got that here)
Host Responsibilities (short list I put together)
Invitations
OOFs
Order Collection Envelope
Catalogs
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Thanks, Rae! :)
 
ChefBeckyD said:
I left a bunch of messages w/ people who have said "call me for a Fall/Holiday time show....and talked to one husband. He informed me that his wife is way to busy (All I had said was "Hi, This is Becky, with The Pampered Chef) and when I asked when a good time would be to call her back, he laughed and said that there was no good time.
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Hummm....wonder what his wife would think of that! Do you have her number at work or an email address (that you know his hers only!!)? Some hubbies....geez! :rolleyes:
 
Last night, I left a message with a host and talked with another.

I did lots of prep work for the Bridal Fair on Sunday, and did a couple of admin-type tasks.
 
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PChefPEI said:
Hummm....wonder what his wife would think of that! Do you have her number at work or an email address (that you know his hers only!!)? Some hubbies....geez! :rolleyes:
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LOL - I sent her an email about 15 minutes later!;)

She is working and going to school (and has 5 kids!:eek:)- but she was working and going to school when she had her last show too. I KNOW she wants to have a show when the stoneware is on special. She REALLY wants the DCB. So, I suggested we book her show around Thanksgiving, when she would be off from school.:D
 
Let us know how it goes, Becky. I'm interested to find out HER response!! ;)
 
after my 11th hour stay of execution, I'm making calls today........
1 Oct show booked so far (only 1 for the month!)
more to come this evening.........I can feel it!.......
 
GO AMY GO!!!
I had a show Saturday, Tuesday and tomorrow night~I am placing big MAC calls all this week just to follow up with folks. I am sure something will come from them!
 
I just have to post that I feel blonde today. Realized I have an open catalog show I forgot about! It won't be a big one, but enough to get my past host her specials and pay for another piano lesson this month for DD. :)I'm going to post what I NEED to do tonight, not what I've done.1. Find the number of a customer who was interested in products. I have her work # but can't find her cell # she gave me - yikes! 2. Clean my house and organize my PC mess.3. Make up a mini-flyer or find one for the upcoming host specials and mail some minis out.4. Check in on my new recruit to see how her calls are coming.5. Make my list of potential hosts and get October bookings.
 
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amy07 said:
after my 11th hour stay of execution, I'm making calls today........
1 Oct show booked so far (only 1 for the month!)
more to come this evening.........I can feel it!.......
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Do what you love, Amy!

I know more will come!:thumbup:
 
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janetupnorth said:
I just have to post that I feel blonde today. Realized I have an open catalog show I forgot about! It won't be a big one, but enough to get my past host her specials and pay for another piano lesson this month for DD. :)

I'm going to post what I NEED to do tonight, not what I've done.

1. Find the number of a customer who was interested in products. I have her work # but can't find her cell # she gave me - yikes!

2. Clean my house and organize my PC mess.

3. Make up a mini-flyer or find one for the upcoming host specials and mail some minis out.

4. Check in on my new recruit to see how her calls are coming.

5. Make my list of potential hosts and get October bookings.
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Wow! That's quite a list. I'd have to stop at #2....that would take me a week.:rolleyes:
 
another show - it'll either be for me or for one of my team members IF she decides to come back to PC
I'm getting the groove back.....
 
ChefBeckyD said:
Wow! That's quite a list. I'd have to stop at #2....that would take me a week.:rolleyes:
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I didn't guarantee I'd get it ALL done...I just have lofty goals. I'll probably only make it to #2!
 
Added 2 more shows to my calendar today (these were leads from my booth on Saturday). That makes 6-7 shows for October and 4 shows for November.

I am hoping to make my calls during the day tomorrow, because I will be attending my new recruits 1st show tomorrow (and Friday) evening.
 
Three contacts yesterday. No visible results.
 
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No real contacts yesterday....today's another day!
 
Today I had four contacts. I also did a bit of host coaching.
 
I made plenty of calls, but had a hard time getting a response. BUT I did get my step-mom to do a catalog show for me.

I got a strange email today from a past guest who wants to return a product because of the plastics issues. i can understand, but her email was just kind of weird. And to be honest, I have the same product that she is claiming is an issue, and it is not on the list of products that contain the hazardous material. I did all I could do, and gave her the return information..........I am sooooo thankful that PC is so wonderful when it comes to returns/exchanges/refunds, etc.
 
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Had a FUN show tonight! Host was expecting 8, but had 10 guests!:thumbup:

I booked 2 more November Dates at the show, and have 2 more checking their calendars - I'll call them tomorrow for their dates!:thumbup:
The show was just fun! Everyone was laughing and having a good time, and I think every single one of them thanked me personally and told me how much fun they had! I thanked them for making it such a fun show!

It was just a good evening.

Oh - and I sold 2 DCB at full price, and 3 Bar Pans. We did the Jerk Chicken Nachos, and I cooked the chicken in the DCB, and then made the Nachos on the Bar Pan.

Came home to a $50 order on my website, and a host who emailed me her address list without being reminded.

A successful day!
 
Made a couple of calls during the day and booked a catalog show. This contact had been a referral from a Chicago contact I made at conference.

Attended my newest team member's first show. Besides cutting herself with the Forged 5" Utility Knife (trying to cut parm cheese in her hand instead of the cutting board) before the show started, it went well. She had $530 in sales at the show, and her mom (the host) had $350 in outside orders already. She is aiming for a $1000 show!!! She had a couple potential bookings (just has to get the dates) and another one that will most likely book after the first of the year. Plus she has some booking leads from the outside orders as well, including 1 person that was a potential booking of mine that I was trying to get a date confirmed. (It is a coworker of her mom, who is a coworker of my past host.)
 
Got 2 "take me off your mailing list" requests today.

Booked a show for October 23rd though! That means 8 for October IF they all hold! Plus 2 catalog shows!

Now...off to try to get some November shows on the books! I only have 2 so far!
 
amy07 said:
I made plenty of calls, but had a hard time getting a response. BUT I did get my step-mom to do a catalog show for me.

I got a strange email today from a past guest who wants to return a product because of the plastics issues. i can understand, but her email was just kind of weird. And to be honest, I have the same product that she is claiming is an issue, and it is not on the list of products that contain the hazardous material. I did all I could do, and gave her the return information..........I am sooooo thankful that PC is so wonderful when it comes to returns/exchanges/refunds, etc.
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Did you give her a copy of that plastics information?
 
janetupnorth said:
Did you give her a copy of that plastics information?
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yes, I emailed her but I haven't heard back.........
 
Hey Brenda good for you!
 
Had three contacts tonight at a Tastefully Simple party. Two likely shows possible. :)
 
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