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.

haven't been on in a while, BUT that is because I have been working my business like a crazy woman!
I have 12 cooking shows for January!!!!!!!!!!! I think the only "secret" is that I am telling everyone what is in it for me as well as for them~people really do want to help me earn Disney!
 
chefmeg said:
haven't been on in a while, BUT that is because I have been working my business like a crazy woman!
I have 12 cooking shows for January!!!!!!!!!!! I think the only "secret" is that I am telling everyone what is in it for me as well as for them~people really do want to help me earn Disney!
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Wow Meg, that is TOTALLY AWESOME!!!! Good for you! :) What a great way to start 2009!
 
I haven't left the house or made a CCC call all day, and I don't intend to. What's more, I don't feel a bit guilty.
 
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I haven't left the house or made a CCC call all day, and I don't intend to. What's more, I don't feel a bit guilty.

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Me either!:D

I've done some cleaning, and some laundry, and I have a pumpkin pie ready to go into the oven right now.

DS and I are going to make Russian Teaball cookies too.

I have fielded a couple emails w/ questions about my Thanskgiving Sale, and I just closed a show at $575 w/ 2 bookings....have 2 more shows to close today, and I'm done for the month!
 
Good for you, Rae! :)

Hey, I like you're little snowflake smily (that's what it reminds me of, anyway.) Too bad Greg wouldn't add him to our smilies list....(hint hint ;))
 
Nice work Becky! :) I hope you're getting tons of new spring products with all those sales! :)
 
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Nice work Becky! :) I hope you're getting tons of new spring products with all those sales! :)
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Well, I have the $3000 level accomplished - but, unless I have a $1000 Thanksgiving Sale or my hosts who are still closing get some orders for cookware sets, I won't make the $6000 level.:p

That's okay - I know I'll enjoy what I earned for FREE!

I'm just as excited that 2 of my team will be earning the $1500 level, and another will be earning the 2 shows level!:thumbup: It's so much fun being excited with them as they earn their first Sellathon products!
 
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Good for you, Rae! :)

Hey, I like you're little snowflake smily (that's what it reminds me of, anyway.) Too bad Greg wouldn't add him to our smilies list....(hint hint ;))
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It's supposed to be fluffy (kinda like me ;))

I finished up the closing of a show and transmitted it. Arranged for a product adjustment for a customer. I got my kitchen and guest room company-ready. I got my Christmas newsletter printed and stuffed into the cards for those who get them. My cards are now ready to go in Friday's mail.

I've been working on my Black Friday shopping plan. Emails have been arriving all day with the specials. Um, not that I'm excited or anything. :angel:
 
Didn't get any contacts made yesterday...me bad...hehe. Had a FA (jewellery) party to go to last night (I know, it's not an excuse), and got home late.

Back at it tonight! :)

Have a couple HC calls to make and would like to make some CCC as well to see if I can drum up some sales for the end of the month. Have a show to close as well.
 
Well, my show for Dec 3 was cancelled. :( Will happen in the new year. But, she and one of her friends want some things, so she is going to email me an order on Sunday. She wants stoneware, so is very excited about the stoneware special for November. Maybe they'll have enough to make it a show!! :)

But now, my December is looking pretty bleak....I was so busy doing shows in November that I didn't get my December booked...:( Not used to that and I guess I should have had a plan!! I only have 1 show for the 1st and that's it!

I know I shouldn't think this way, but it's looking pretty bleak to be scheduling shows for December now. People are starting to feel the crunch to the holidays and don't have time. But, I do have a lady who did a show in the fall and her DD was interested in doing one at the end of December when she's home from University. Hopefully, that one will pan out.

I will concentrate on getting my January and February booked full and then hopefully, I'll be able to work a couple months ahead.

I didn't reach too many people on the phone yesterday either. Will see what I can do over the weekend.
 
I'm still in my pj's. And plan to take a shower and get back into clean ones. I'm completely lazy today. I do have some emails to respond to about my sale and will work on finalizing my shows tomorrow & sunday.

watching movies and munching on leftovers with my family. I am in complete bliss right now!:love:
 
I had good intentions on making calls this evening (had an extra 3 yr old over during the day playing with my DD, so the house was too hectic for daytime calls), but instead, I spent the time at Urgent Care with my 5 yr old DS. He got scratched and bit in the face by our neighbor's/friend's dog, when he went inside the house. Luckily, there were no deep punctures, and he just needed a cleaning, and some Neosporin, but one half of his face looks pretty banged up, the poor guy.

Meanwhile, as I was typing this, my host for tomorrow just called and has came down with something today, and will be changing her cooking show to a catty show. :(.
 
Had five contacts yesterday while out doing my Black Friday shopping. Didn't result in anything, but I had a lot of fun. :)
 
Finally got the November shows submitted.
Managed to book another January show - 2nd one for the 3rd. And got a "maybe" from another.....
Working the phone like crazy tomorrow


AND MEG!!!! ROCK OUT with your 12 shows!! Hope you can make the January meeting!! I want tips now though!!
 
Tried to close a show yesterday...no go, couldn't reach my host. So, it'll have to wait until tomorrow night, 'cause I have a show this evening. Host invited a lot of people, but only has 6 confirmed. People are actually telling her that it's getting too close to Christmas.... :rolleyes: ....on December 1st??? They must really be busy! ;)

My newest recruit lead was having trouble getting her agreement done, so she asked me to submit her show for her. So, will do that tonight and put $25 kit credit in for her. That works out well, because she still has people who want to order, so hopefully, we can get her agreement done soon so she can start submitting these orders. I think she's going to be great! :)

Not sure what's going on with my other recruit lead who had called me. My Director is going to (try) and reach her today to see what's up. Hopefully, she's just been busy and hasn't had a chance to call me back. Hope I didn't say something to scare her off!! :(

Didn't make any booking/recruit lead or CCC calls this weekend. Busy with DD Christmas shopping and decorating. This week, I'm hoping to get on the phone and promote my 12 days of Christmas sale and January/February bookings.
 
Still have contacts to make today, but after sending my December newletter last night, I was called with a $20 order today. I will take it!
 
did host coaching for this weekends shows. tried to connect with some leads, but no dice tonight. I'm determined to book January, but it is not looking to be easy. Guess it's a good thing I'm stubborn!
 
Okay, so I am new to this thread BUT......I think this is an awesome way to keep myself accountable, so count me in. I just made some calls and booked a show for Sunday, December 14th and a show for January and one for February. These are all actual cooking shows. Yeah, me!

I'm very excited because I had a lousy November - in fact, I'm going to get that lovely little letter stating that I didn't turn in $200 in November - but my December is looking okay - I have three cooking shows scheduled.

I am going to send out a few email offers for my early January dates I am still trying to book and see what comes of that.
 
welcome Sharon! This is the most positive thread for your business.
 
Welcome Sharon! And congrats on the new show bookings..that's awesome! Keep up the good work. And, as Amy said, this is the most positive thread for your business. I love how we all cheer eachother on and are there for eachother when times are tough.

Okay, now on with my 3-2-1...Had a show last night and it went really well. Sales are at $211.25. There were 9 guests and I got 1 booking and my host is considering the biz. She would be so much fun to have on my team!!

Today - Have to close 2 shows and get some product adjustments made. May get some calls in about my 12 Days of Christmas.
 
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Only made a couple of contacts yesterday. I did find a Holiday Bazaar event for this weekend (at a recreation center) and called and registered for it. I corresponded via e-mail with a potential recruit. I followed up with a potential host who attended my show last week. She is too busy right now, and said I could call her back in the early spring.
 
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So - I am still in Thanksgiving mode!:rolleyes:

I do have a show tonight, she is expecting 13 so far, but had 19 she hadn't heard back from yet. She had a show last year at this time, and had several people show up who rsvp'd last minute - she had over 20 there - so we are planning on 20 this time too. It's a rowdy bunch - all Jr Hi & Sr. Hi teacher who are ready for Christmas Break!
We are doing the PB Cup Trifle, and the Greek Cheese Torta - so I think I'll do most of it before the show, and just sort of garnish and finish the recipes for them, and let them shop!

I really need to get on the phone, and firm up some of the "maybes" I have for Jan and Feb....why am I so not into it? I know I'll pay for it later if I don't!
 
Well hopefully this thread is the kick in the pants that I need. I really want to jumpstart my PC business for 2009. One because I want to go to Disney, 2 because PC makes me happy and my day job, I spend browsing CS instead of doing what I should do. My goal is to eventually make PC my primary income and continue to work for the bank part time. But I need to change the way I do things. I'm incredibly shy and won't approach strangers and they don't approach me and I'm not sure what to do. Even though I have very minimal christmas shopping to do this year I might "shop" more to expose myself to more people and oppurtunities. I plan to actually make my CC calls so I can reach out to past guests I may not have gotten a show out of before. I will also reach out to more of my husbands extended family that I'm too shy and scared to ask. My January isn't where it should be yet, but I'm working on it. I have 2 solidly booked shows and doing an open house with 2 other vendors that I'm going to require RSVP's for. When I've done open houses in past I never ask for RSVP's and pay for it each time. I have a Feb. show so far as well. While I'm not working with nothing I've still got my work cut out for me. I definetly want some January shows for double points!! Also have to work harder at recruiting as well. Sorry for the long winded post. Just needed to get all my thoughts out.
 
welcome Katie!
Sounds like you are determined to get your business to a point that you want it. Keep with the 3-2-1 and you'll get there!:thumbup:
 
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Well hopefully this thread is the kick in the pants that I need. I really want to jumpstart my PC business for 2009. One because I want to go to Disney, 2 because PC makes me happy and my day job, I spend browsing CS instead of doing what I should do. My goal is to eventually make PC my primary income and continue to work for the bank part time. But I need to change the way I do things. I'm incredibly shy and won't approach strangers and they don't approach me and I'm not sure what to do. Even though I have very minimal christmas shopping to do this year I might "shop" more to expose myself to more people and oppurtunities. I plan to actually make my CC calls so I can reach out to past guests I may not have gotten a show out of before. I will also reach out to more of my husbands extended family that I'm too shy and scared to ask. My January isn't where it should be yet, but I'm working on it. I have 2 solidly booked shows and doing an open house with 2 other vendors that I'm going to require RSVP's for. When I've done open houses in past I never ask for RSVP's and pay for it each time. I have a Feb. show so far as well. While I'm not working with nothing I've still got my work cut out for me. I definetly want some January shows for double points!! Also have to work harder at recruiting as well. Sorry for the long winded post. Just needed to get all my thoughts out.
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Are you inside my head?? That is exactly how I felt 2 years ago when I started PC and still do when it comes to talking to strangers. It gets easier, I promise. Sounds like you're off to a great start for 2009. Doing CCCs is a great way to make your contacts, because they already know PC and many know you, so it's not like making complete cold calls.

And, I had to laugh when you said that you spend your time on CS when you should be working....that's what I'm doing now!! LOL :o

Keep working away and make sure you keep us updated on your progress. I love this thread and find it's the best boost for my business!
 
Welcome ladies! It's always nice to have people join in on this thread. :)
 
Welcome Sharon and Katie! Looking forward to hearing about all your 3-2-1 successes!

I have not made my calls today yet, but I did send out my second batch of newsletters today, and while I was out, I got a voicemail from a past host wanting to order the Salad Spinner! Wahoo! I am taking part in a booking blitz tonight, so I will be making all my calls during that time!
 
Sheesh!!! is today Wednesday (church night) and nobody told me?!?!?! I couldn't get anyone on the phone aside from 1 host for coaching!!

I think I need to go "shopping" tomorrow. I need to find those who are looking for a PC Consultant!;)
 
Was talking to a friend at work yesterday and her mother said to her that she was wanting to order some PC stuff, but couldn't only get it from Ontario! So, my friend told her that she knew someone at work who sold it and so I sent her my 12 days of Christmas special and she's going to give her a catalogue! :)

Closed a show from November 21 (Kids show) at $347.97.

Talked to a girl who wants to order something. She will email me her order today. I also talked to another lady who called me wanting to put together a catalogue show. I will send her catalogues and OOF today. Also have to call another lady today who wants to place an order.

I think that was it.......
 
Left a voicemail for the person that wanted to order the Salad Spinner, mentioned in the post above.

Participated in a booking blitz, and made 5 contacts:

~ An order for a current show.
~A past host that is not interested in hosting this year.
~2 customer care calls.
~Another customer care call to a past host which resulted in an adjustment update.
 
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