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[Bren706]

Finally!!!!


January 3rd - booked it!!


1st one, aside from my own on the 2nd. I'll take it!!!

Wahoo! Good for you, Amy! Now, I have to get one for that first week (well, the rest of the month would be good too!)

 

[raebates]

Showed up at my temp job today and was handed a $65 order. Dropped off some information for my Black Friday sale at a local business. (Two contacts there.) Closed Saturday's show at just over $600. Got into a conversation with a stranger at Sam's Club. She asked about the Deep Covered Baker, and I told her about my Black Friday sale. All in all, not too bad.

 

[janetupnorth]

My Friday show is going to close at $400, was $200 when I left. Not bad. One husband called and spent $92 more on his wife for Christmas. 2 more orders came in. Not too shabby for this group.

 

[Christ Follower]

Booked a show for December with the grocery store deli clerk today. Well-- I gave her the host packet with my available dates. She does want December, but needed to go home and look at her calendar. She should be calling me with the exact date soon.

Then I came home to an online order for $45! Gotta love those home office leads.

 

[amy07]

My show tonight is at a whopping $176. She expects a few more orders,so we'll see. I'm more excited that I have a dated January show (former Consultant to boot), one possible January show. Another guest will book from the January host. And 1 recruit lead, who may be a possible Dec/Jan show for the kit credit. Oh, and the past host booked again for a November catty show to get the Stoneware special and so that the host could get an extra piece too!

On a bad note, my demo was awful! I did the pork noodle skillet. I was not comfortable and felt like I just didn't "flow". I'm wondering if I hurt her sales with my bad demo......

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Had a fun Cookie Exchange/Digital Recipe Book Show with my friend the CM consultant...

My total so far is $325, with a booking for January, and a booking for February - both with CM consultants on her team. It was funny, after the show, my friend shared with me what kind of host each of them will be....so I'll know better what I need to do to host coach them.

 

[PChefPEI]

Had my SIL's show last night. She had 5 guests (which I was expecting), but only one order for $45.50. A little disappointing, but she will ask a couple of the others who didn't show up to see if they want to order something. And, I have a couple orders that I can add to her show as well, so that'll help her out.

No more shows this week, so I want to get on the phone and try to get a few more December shows and book my January. I really want to have January booked before the holidays. My next shows are December 1 and 3, so at least they're early December, and I will get my 2 shows for my new spring product.

Have to call my recruit lead too that I met with yesterday to see if she got her problem resolved, as I didn't get a message that she signed. Hope it works out.

 

[raebates]

I'm closing a show tonight, but other than that I've decided to basically take the rest of the week off. I'll start back on calls on Monday.

 

[janetupnorth]

I'm closing a show tonight, but other than that I've decided to basically take the rest of the week off. I'll start back on calls on Monday.

Ditto here!

Closing a show tonight, printing receipts to drop in the mail tomorrow and off until Monday!

 

[raebates]

I'll be talking up PC at Thanksgiving and while I'm out and about on Black Friday. I just know that most people will be preoccupied until Monday. I know I will be.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I'm closing a show tonight, but other than that I've decided to basically take the rest of the week off. I'll start back on calls on Monday.

Same here - closing a couple shows tonight, and then I'm done until December! (Other than if I get takers on my Thanksgiving Sale...)

 

[raebates]

Oh, don't get me wrong. I plan to process dozens of orders from my Black Friday sale, which will require some your-order-total-is calls. I'm just not doing my usual CCCs.

 

[amy07]

Well, it sounds like we all have the same idea:
we are going to take the break, but still work our business every chance we get!

I have about 4 shows to close still, and of course they are all wanting to do it Sunday evening. And my pre-black Friday sale..........

 

[Christ Follower]

I have my last show for the month tonight. I have several shows that all want to close after Thanksgiving so that should be interesting. Nothing like scrambling to get shows in the last day of the month....sigh...

 

[amy07]

I made calls tonight. Did get one order (over $100) for my pre-black friday sales. No bookings. Also connected with a recruit lead who is coming to my December Christmas Team party. She is working on getting her January shows booked - she's asking her family to put $ towards her kit as a Christmas present. We shall see. I've learned (and still learning) to not get too excited until qualification!!

 

[janetupnorth]

Just closed my show at $400...not too bad for the group.

 

[amy07]

For my 3-2-1 family....Ok, I'm putting this here because those on this thread probably "know" me the best and would possibly offer the best advice as to what I should do in this situation. And I trust you guys for good advice!:angel:

So, tonight when I was making calls I contacted a lead from a booth I had in October. She had checked interest in hosting a show, but I could never get her on the phone until tonight. I could tell in her voice right off the bat that something wasn't right, so I asked her if she was ok. She breaks down, and tells me that she just found out today that she has a mass in her lung that may be cancer. She is only 28!! She went to the DR for back pain, and during an MRI for her back they found this mass. So, she was totally shocked and upset as you can imagine. This is where I need help......I NEVER know what to say in these situations! I asked her if she had someone home with her now because I was prepared to sit on the phone with this woman until someone, anybody, showed up to comfort her. Her husband was there, but she was so distraught. I didn't know what to do at all, or what to say. I told her that I would pray for her and her family. I will send her a card, but should I? And what kind of card? Thinking of you? I don't want it to seem insincere, but I do not know this woman either. I just have no point of reference for these types of situations. I know it sounds cold, but I just don't know what to say so often I don't say anything at all. I mean what would you do??!?!? I need help.

And if this is not a coinkydink I don't know what is! This is the 2nd time THIS WEEK that I have heard this EXACT SAME POSSIBLE DIAGNOSIS!!

 

[Bren706]

Oh, Amy! I wish I knew what to tell you, but I would also be stuck for words. I would probably be crying right along with her. .

 

[PChefPEI]

Re: For my 3-2-1 family....

Ok, I'm putting this here because those on this thread probably "know" me the best and would possibly offer the best advice as to what I should do in this situation. And I trust you guys for good advice!:angel:

So, tonight when I was making calls I contacted a lead from a booth I had in October. She had checked interest in hosting a show, but I could never get her on the phone until tonight. I could tell in her voice right off the bat that something wasn't right, so I asked her if she was ok. She breaks down, and tells me that she just found out today that she has a mass in her lung that may be cancer. She is only 28!! She went to the DR for back pain, and during an MRI for her back they found this mass. So, she was totally shocked and upset as you can imagine. This is where I need help......I NEVER know what to say in these situations! I asked her if she had someone home with her now because I was prepared to sit on the phone with this woman until someone, anybody, showed up to comfort her. Her husband was there, but she was so distraught. I didn't know what to do at all, or what to say. I told her that I would pray for her and her family. I will send her a card, but should I? And what kind of card? Thinking of you? I don't want it to seem insincere, but I do not know this woman either. I just have no point of reference for these types of situations. I know it sounds cold, but I just don't know what to say so often I don't say anything at all. I mean what would you do??!?!? I need help.

And if this is not a coinkydink I don't know what is! This is the 2nd time THIS WEEK that I have heard this EXACT SAME POSSIBLE DIAGNOSIS!!

Oh Amy, that would be such an awkward situation...I think you said all the right things. She may not even remember you called when tomorrow comes! A card would be a nice gesture, but I don't think it's something you NEED to do. Keeping her in your prayers I think is the best thing you can do for her. I know I'll pray for her!!

And, that is very odd that you have heard this same possible diagnosis twice in one week.....

 

[Bren706]

As far as my contacts today, I only made 1, which resulted in a December catty show.

I did leave a few messages for MIA November and December hosts. I spent quite a bit of the day trying to (re)organize some of my contact binders. I hope to make more contacts tomorrow!

 

[JAE]

Send her a note. Find a verse to include and/or tell her your thinking of her and will continue to pray for her. She doesn't expect anything from you, so anything will be encouragement. Pray and ask God to "show" you what to do.

 

[PChefPEI]

My update for today -
- Left another message with my host for next Wednesday.
- Managed to get my SIL's show up to $160 with some OOs I had. I sure hope she can round up at least another $40!!
- Had a lady call me tonight, said she had rounded up some orders for a show her SIL was having that didn't happen (death in the community). She had enough to make it a catalogue show. Had $360 in orders!!!!!!! About 1/2 of that was from my recruiter who is no longer selling. So, I made about 90 bucks in 20 minutes....gotta love that! :love:
- Left a VM with someone who wants to order something.
- Called a lady who was at the party I did last Friday. Had said she was interested in a show, but had since changed her mind.
- Called another lady interested in hosting before Christmas. Is still interested, but will get back to me in a couple days.
- Called another lady interested in hosting before Christmas, but is too busy right now. She asked me to send her a catalogue. Will get that in the mail for her tomorrow.

That's it for today!

 

[janetupnorth]

Good advice so far - I'm a card person ton the diagnosis, stranger things have happened. When I was doing my clinical for EMT-B up here in the ER, 3 men came in with 1 hour, all with kidney stones. The city is only about 10K people total!We thought that was odd too...

 

[raebates]

I'm so sorry, Amy. Sometimes knowing what someone else is going through can be a burden in and of itself. You have done what you could--listened and offered comfort. I would send a thinking-of-you card. It's what you're doing.If it were me, I'd check back in a week or so to see if the doctors know anything new. I have a friend who is currently going through treatments for cancer. Just knowing that people care is helpful. If the news is dire, you might suggest she check out caringbridge.com. It's a site geared toward cancer patients where patients can blog about what they're going through. It helps friends and family keep up with what's going on when you really don't need 187 people calling each day to check on you.You'll be in my prayers, Amy, as you deal with this.

 

[amy07]

thanks for your kind words/advice/encouragement.
I "have" to send a card. I feel like she HAD to share with someone, and I want to let her know that I "heard" her. Lord knows I have been in situations that I just wanted someone to hear me....

 

[ChefBeckyD]

thanks for your kind words/advice/encouragement.
I "have" to send a card. I feel like she HAD to share with someone, and I want to let her know that I "heard" her. Lord knows I have been in situations that I just wanted someone to hear me....

And I don't think anything happens randomly. There is a reason you called her when you did, and that you were the person she had to share with. God had you there for just that time!

I will pray that you will follow His leading, and that He will bless you and your customer too as you do.

 

[janetupnorth]

Can you believe I just got e-mails back from 2 catalog hosts within 5 minutes of each other?Of course I e-mailed both tonight.One will just qualify ($150), but I think the second is around $350 or so.I went from practically nothing in November a week ago to at least being able to get my two shows in and maybe having a $1000 month...pretty close. I'm only about 1 show away from my $15K in career sales then (FINALLY!).

 

[Christ Follower]

Amy... I agree with you. I would also send a card.

Janet... Way to go on your $15K in career sales! You are going to LOVE that extra 2%!

Marie France.... Woo Hoo on all those contacts! Keep up the great work!

 

[Christ Follower]

Okay so I just got back from my show.

It is not even qualified! (again!)

I did get a January booking. And also the past host that was there is thinking about signing up at the end of December to be a hobby consultant. If she does, I will lose my January booking because they are good friends.

So it wasn't a total wash, but it's not getting me any closer to Miami....sigh...

 

[amy07]

Ellen, I know how frustrating the low sales can be! My highest show this ENTIRE month is going to be my pre-black friday sale!

But, as a new Director you need to keep growing your team like crazy - especially if you are getting mostly hobbyists. It will pay off in the end. It sounds like you always keep a pretty busy show schedule, it will all add up!!