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[amy07]

Got a home office lead while I was in Denver at Leadership. I will be calling her today to see if she wants to get started or needs more information!

Wooo-Hooo Ellen!! I was soooo hoping to come home to one of those!

BTW, I was cheering for you! And for some reason, I had you as a blonde!!

 

[amy07]

made the 3 contacts. Have 2 recruiting appointments on Wednesday.
no shows booked, but I may be securing a 3 day event for late February. I'm at a point that if I can't get cooking shows on the days I want/need I will find a way to be working and making more contacts! I AM GOING TO DISNEY!!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Here I am.

I've been really BAD about contacts....just haven't had the umph to get them done. I've had several January shows cancel/postpone, and I haven't even cared. That sounds really bad doesn't it?

BUT just when I was really not caring - here is what has happened:

Saturday (after my show canceled because of ANOTHER snowstorm!) I got a letter - yes a full page letter - in the mail from a lady who was referred by her cousin (a past host) who said "I was a really fun consultant, and made the party really special". She had a list of questions for me about products she owns, and wants to know the host specials for the next 2 months to decide when to have a show.
I've called her, and she has called me back - but we haven't connected yet.

Sunday, my DH came home from church and told me that the Bass player (in our church band) wants to have a Guys Only show.
Called him this evening, and booked a show for March 14!

Host for tomorrow called me today to tell me that she has 25 people coming so far, and has 2 bookings for me. She gave me those names, and I called and got dates (both for Feb) from them.

A recruit lead who I had relegated to lukewarm at best after repeated contacts w/ nothing to show for it emailed me today to let me know that she is still interested!
So - I called and chatted with her - she isn't ready to sign right now (MIL has lung cancer, and she is helping with her care) but she wants to make sure I keep her up to date on recruiting incentives!

So, although I have been a slacker, people are still interested, so I guess I better get my rear in gear, and keep up with these people!
Today, I booked 3 shows, and renewed contact with a recruit lead.

Tomorrow, I am determined to wade through the stack of "call me after the holidays to schedule a show" leads.

I love the new leadership structure, and I love the new products....but I'm still not feeling really excited. Why?

I haven't had a cooking show in a month, so I'm hoping this big show tomorrow night will reignite some of the excitement.

 

[amy07]

Becky, thank you for your honesty. You have a GREAT business, and it's awesome that you are sharing that even you have blah moments!

But look what happened from being so consistent for many months......people are calling you!

I'm so happy you are back on this thread! You motivate me!

 

[amy07]

I also wanted to add that I attempted a few more calls tonight and have a recruit lead attending my meeting tomorrow.

So between my meeting and new consultant training tomorrow I probably will not get in any calls, but I am DETERMINED to make my contacts while I am out and about running errands in the morning!

 

[raebates]

Confession time. I made no contacts yesterday. I spent the day taking down and cataloging our Christmas decorations. I got so busy I forgot to eat, which isn't good for a diabetic. It threw my whole body out of whack. (I'm usually really careful about my eating.) I wound up falling asleep about 6:30, then waking about 10:15. No calls.

 

[amy07]

had my meeting tonight. 1 recruit showed up, very excited, took info home to do her "homework". host coaching via email.
back on the phone tomorrow!

 

[Christ Follower]

My home office lead signed up last night! Also brought another lead to the meeting last night and she is looking to sign up on February 1st.

Got a booking for February 10th

My January 22nd show CANCELLEd

Did a couple team coaching and host coaching calls too.

 

[amy07]

My home office lead signed up last night! Also brought another lead to the meeting last night and she is looking to sign up on February 1st.

Got a booking for February 10th

My January 22nd show CANCELLEd

Did a couple team coaching and host coaching calls too.

so Ellen, is this the famous 2fer or a new recruit for you? Either way, CONGRATULATIONS!!! You are on fire! It is so inspiring!:thumbup:

 

[Bren706]

Becky, thank you for your honesty. You have a GREAT business, and it's awesome that you are sharing that even you have blah moments!

But look what happened from being so consistent for many months......people are calling you!

I'm so happy you are back on this thread! You motivate me!

Ditto!

 

[Bren706]

I managed to get a couple of calls in last night. Nothing significant. I spent part of the afternoon emptying out most of my office space that was in our spare bedroom. My BIL arrived on Friday, and is staying with us for a little while, so I set up a little office area in our bedroom for now.

 

[raebates]

Three contacts yesterday. No visible results, but that's okay.

 

[Christ Follower]

so Ellen, is this the famous 2fer or a new recruit for you? Either way, CONGRATULATIONS!!! You are on fire! It is so inspiring!:thumbup:

LOL! No...not a 2fer. Just luck (Living Under Christ's Kindness)!

One was a home office lead and the other is a past host that used to do PC years ago.

 

[amy07]

had a recruit interview - she'll sign mid-feb. :thumbup:
1 catalog show booked for January:thumbup:
1 cooking show for Feb booked :thumbup:
1 recruit interview was a no-show:thumbdown:

 

[ChefBeckyD]

So, last night was my first show for 2009. I really needed for it to be a good one.

There were 21 in attendance. 3-4 took their order forms/catalogs with them and said they wanted more time. I saw 2 of those order forms though, and they were both already well filled out!

Sales are at $860 - with several more orders to come. I am confident that the show will be at least $1000! I'm almost positive it will be more.

4 bookings! 2 Cooking Shows, 1 Bridal Shower, and 1 Catalog Show.

The nice thing about the catalog show is that I know it will happen when she says it will happen. She is the past host that this show was booked from, and she ALWAYS has a November Show, and a March Catalog Show. But this time she is doing it for April, because she and the host LOVE Bamboo - so she decided to do April so they can both take advantage of the 60% off.

I was so nervous going into this show - but God calmed my nerves and gave me a peace about the whole thing, and it turned out to be a ton of fun! Made me remember why I love my job!

 

[amy07]

awesome Becky! And what a way to get back into the swing of things! I have 2 shows on Saturday and I am nervous since I haven't done a show since mid-december! I hope mine are that good......one has about 60+ invites out, the other has 10-12 confirmed!

 

[Christ Follower]

Way to go Amy and Becky!!!

Today I got a February booking! (5 down....3-5 to go!)

 

[amy07]

I got in a LOT of calls tonight. 1 possible booking - Mid Feb or beginning of March. Great CCC's. Some host coaching too. And team calls! I feel VERY productive tonight!

 

[Bren706]

Way to go Amy and Becky!

I had a show last night. Approximately 10-12 guests in attendance. She had about $160 in outside orders. Sales are currently at $277. I knew ahead of time that many of the hosts coworkers won't get paid til next week, so we will hold out on closing until then. No bookings.:thumbup::thumbup: One potential recruit lead. I didn't get the chance to speak with her, but during the ticket game she had some questions. She currently sells Tupperware, but really hasn't had a lot of shows, and she doesn't like speaking in fronot of people. She didn't place an order, and did not write her number on her DPDS, but the host said she would get her number for me.

Other than that, I have been slacking on my calls again. Seems like I have been running all over town during the day, and then I am exhausted coming evening time. My DH will be home at 7:15, and I plan on making calls then. I am also participating in a booking blitz on Sunday!

 

[raebates]

Made my calls. Got my contacts. No visible results, but that's fine. I'm just getting back into the swing of things.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Made a bunch of calls today - nothing much from them....left a TON of messages.

Talked to the receptionist at the Dentist's office - the office women all placed a big order together in Dec....and I was back in there today for DS's checkup. She said they would love to have a new catalog when it comes out.

Talked to a guest from Tuesday's show. She had actually circled less than zero for interest in having a show, but today when I spoke with her, she had decided she would like to do a Catalog Show for February!:thumbup: I got her packet mailed out to her after lunch.

Have a few more calls I need to make tonight.

 

[Bren706]

Ugh! Could hardly pull myself out of the bed all afternoon, and then it lasted into the evening! I am feeling so tired today, between being preggo, and doing a lot of extra running around for my BIL. I need to get myself together tomorrow and make a ton of calls!

I did get a call from my hostess from last week. She made it to $699.97 (yes, I will make it $700). She is going to get her wish list together, and we will close her show out tomorrow. Still trying to contact a MIA host for next Sunday .

 

[amy07]

gave the clerk at Lowe's a recipe card. talked with a recruit lead - she's coming to my show next weekend - couldn't make tomorrows. She's already trying to line up her hosts, so I'm VERY hopeful this one will follow thru.....
also did a product adjustment for an HO online order that didn't give her info with her initial order. She emailed because the BB lid was cracked. Now I have her info, and she wants me to send her a full-size catalog because she "loves PC".

 

[Christ Follower]

Had my show tonight. No bookings and sales are at $300. There were supposed to be 8-15 people there and 5 showed up.

I have a show tomorrow (today...lol) and then one Sunday. Hope they are better than todays!

 

[Bren706]

Closed out a show with last weeks host, and she gave me 2 names of people interested in having shows (in addition to 2 that mentioned interest at the show). I booked a show for March, and need to call another back next week, about a February or March show.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

My host from Tuesday called tonight with another booking for her show - probably for March...that makes 6 bookings from her show!:thumbup:

 

[JAE]

Becky you are so awesome! Had to throw that in there. I need to let you kick my bottom into gear.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Becky you are so awesome! Had to throw that in there. I need to let you kick my bottom into gear.

Whooo Hoooo! We get to have lunch next Saturday! I am soooo looking forward to getting to hang out with you!

 

[amy07]

had back to back shows today. both had good attendance, but cruddy sales. BUT, I did get bookings, one from each for 1st week of February! Woo-hoooo, cause I had nothing until the end of February. AND, I'm really excited because I also got a fundraiser for an area that I have been desperately trying to get bookings. I have to pitch it at the end of the month to get the final approval, but we set the date for March!

I hate that my sales are so low during double points month, but thankful that the bookings will keep my business moving......

 

[Christ Follower]

Had a show today. Only 4 showed (out of the 15 that were supposed to be there).

Sales are at $284 commissionable. One February Catalog show booking.

I came home to an email from one of my February hosts wanting to cancel. They are dropping like flies! I went from 6 to 3 shows within a couple of days! (insert whine)