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.

Four contacts today. I believe one of them will become a good customer.I also did a bit of customer care and contacted a potential recruit.
 
Welcome Back, Becky! We all need that fresh start at times!

I had a show last night, with about 7-8 guests in attendance (2 had to leave early, but placed orders before they left). Sales are at $307 and she expects a few outside orders. The host (who just hosted in August, and loves PC products) is interested in signing, but "just doesn't have the time right now". I think she is quite close to signing, though!!!!
 
Hi Ladies, I tried to come back then had a very emotional week.I have had a few contacts this week.Gave a Mini to the checker at Wally World but there were too many people to get her to fill out a drawing slip. No results yet.I have had 4 cc's calls this week.I have been sending out packets for my mystery host/customer appreciation at the end of the month.I had a spot at a fair yesterday, received an order for a cookbook, a maybe for a May show (which will be a yes she just doesn't know it yet), & handed out about 10 catalogs. I have another shift this afternoon, so we will see what it brings.Becky~ Thank you for your above post. It was very good for me to read.
 
OMG 2 posts for me in one day on this thread. I'm so proud of myself.So my fair went well, replacement part order, a booking for this summer, an order that was big enough for a catalog show, and several leads. No recruiting leads, but you never know.
 
I had two contacts yesterday while out and about celebrating with The Furry Guy. One resulted in a lead for a future customer.
 
new week - time to get back on track!!
 
I had a show yesterday. There were only 3 guests in attendance. The host had 2 outside orders. Sales are currently at $183, and she knows of one other order, which will bring her to the $200, and she is going to follow up with all those that did not attend, that she was expecting. No bookings, no recruit leads.
 
Had my dr's wife call for a new catalog. Wants to place an order but she never has. I have been preparing catalog packets for my mystery host show. Hoping for over a $1,000.
I have tax items to do this week. I'm going to force myself to pick up that 100 lb phone. I'm changing my habit, 19 days to go. LOLAmy~ Yes onto a new week.
 
Geez Amanda....you can just go to Walmart and buy a new lighter phone! Sometimes making contacts is hard enough why add weightlifting to the challenge too?
 
Koolotus said:
Geez Amanda....you can just go to Walmart and buy a new lighter phone! Sometimes making contacts is hard enough why add weightlifting to the challenge too?
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You are such a smart donkey (That's why I Love You)!! Dh bought me a new cordless phone w/ a wireless headset. It makes making calls much easier. It's the hand & the mind who don't help.

Mexico is right around the corner, Have a few for me while your there.
 
lots of dialing, nothing worth reporting
 
Two contacts at a grocery this morning. Show this evening with 12 guests. (Well, 13, but two of them were a couple.) Booking for Feb 27! She's excited about getting the cookware for her new home. :)There are also two people who are planning to book shows from that Feb 27 show. I love my job.
 
pamperedalf said:
You are such a smart donkey (That's why I Love You)!! Dh bought me a new cordless phone w/ a wireless headset. It makes making calls much easier. It's the hand & the mind who don't help.

Mexico is right around the corner, Have a few for me while your there.
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Glad to hear you have a lighter phone :)
I will drink Many in your honor :)
xoxo
 
I managed to pick up the phone yesterday, although it was for only a couple of contacts. I spoke to a host that was scheduled for Feb 24th, who e-mailed me last week to postpone/cancel her show (which kind of worked out, because our Regional Training in Raleigh is that day). She is going to do a catty show for February, instead.

I also talked to a past guest from January who was interested in Fundraising. She is in charge of the Youth Ministry. She is meeting with the Minister in a couple of weeks about their fundraiser. I told her I would follow up with her in 3 weeks.

I need to get up the "courage" to call past guests that I never did customer care with, and maybe even those from 2 years ago, just to "update them", but I think I have that same heavy phone that Amanda had :).
 
Three contacts.
 
nada..........
 
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Lets see - just got home from a party w/ about 1000 people there.:eek::p
Only sortof joking - the host told me yesterday there would be 12, then 13-14, and then when I got there today, it was up to 16. (I had brought 18 guest folders with me.)
I knew I was in trouble when I heard someone come in the door, and say "I came last minute - figured it was too late to RSVP!", and then a few minutes later, heard my host say "I didn't know you guys were coming!"....and then a couple more wandered in during the demo.....I honestly don't know how many ended up being there - some were there just for the party, and never filled out a survey slip or ordered or anything.
Show is at $550, with 2 bookings, and several orders still to come. Plus - several people came to me to personally thank me for such a fun evening.

It was A Bites n Bevs party - I demoed the Jerk Chicken Nachos, and brought along some new bamboo - had cream cheese on the med. bamboo platter w/ pineapple rum sauce over it, and had 2 bamboo snack bowls with the oil dipping seasonings in them sitting on the cracker tray with bread slices for dipping. The dipping seasonings especially were a HUGE hit!
 
Hi Ladies, I did my weight lifting today (Hehehe).My results:
~I picked up another host for my mystery host (who may do her own catalog show), then talked to her again and she has $300 in orders between 2 people.
~Talked w/ a customer & have another RSVP for my customer appreciation.
~ CC call for another stinkin stone. I feel like that's all I have been doing lately.Left some messages, did a host packet, Mailed more catalogs for my mystery host.Off to watch American Idol. 18 days left to create my 321 habit. I can't wait to see the results.
 
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pamperedalf said:
Hi Ladies, I did my weight lifting today (Hehehe).

My results:
~I picked up another host for my mystery host (who may do her own catalog show), then talked to her again and she has $300 in orders between 2 people.
~Talked w/ a customer & have another RSVP for my customer appreciation.
~ CC call for another stinkin stone. I feel like that's all I have been doing lately.

Left some messages, did a host packet, Mailed more catalogs for my mystery host.

Off to watch American Idol. 18 days left to create my 321 habit. I can't wait to see the results.
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Sounds like she'd do better doing her own show!

Also sounds like that phone is getting lighter!:thumbup:
 
ChefBeckyD said:
Sounds like she'd do better doing her own show!

Also sounds like that phone is getting lighter!:thumbup:
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Thanks Becky!!!

I'm giving her the option, to see what she wants to do. I'm excited!!!
 
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Lets see - just got home from a party w/ about 1000 people there.:eek::p
Only sortof joking - the host told me yesterday there would be 12, then 13-14, and then when I got there today, it was up to 16. (I had brought 18 guest folders with me.)
I knew I was in trouble when I heard someone come in the door, and say "I came last minute - figured it was too late to RSVP!", and then a few minutes later, heard my host say "I didn't know you guys were coming!"....and then a couple more wandered in during the demo.....I honestly don't know how many ended up being there - some were there just for the party, and never filled out a survey slip or ordered or anything.
Show is at $550, with 2 bookings, and several orders still to come. Plus - several people came to me to personally thank me for such a fun evening.

It was A Bites n Bevs party - I demoed the Jerk Chicken Nachos, and brought along some new bamboo - had cream cheese on the med. bamboo platter w/ pineapple rum sauce over it, and had 2 bamboo snack bowls with the oil dipping seasonings in them sitting on the cracker tray with bread slices for dipping. The dipping seasonings especially were a HUGE hit!
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can you send one of those my way??????....................and quickly.......like NOW and have the show close before end of month? Actually 4 of those would be REALLY nice...:rolleyes:
 
I did a booking blitz tonight. I dialed 17 or so numbers. Got 12 machines and about 3 or 4 "Yes I want to have a party but No I am not ready to set a date tonight." UGH!

I did hear back from a recruit lead that is not ready to sign up but may have a party.
 
Still only made a couple of calls yesterday.

I don't count it as a contact, but I left a voicemail for the person in charge of the local Relay for Life. There is a kick-off meeting coming up on March 2nd, and I am looking to attend and give everyone information on our fundraisers. Keeping my fingers crossed that there are no other PC consultants already.

I did a couple of host coaching calls, and mentioned the opportunity to both of them, no interest thus far.

I spoke to a past catalog host, and will be sending her a March catalog, and then following up with her about doing another show.
 
I finally made a decent attempt to making contacts today!

~I had called my mail order pharmacy company, and when the person greeted me on the phone, I said, "Hi this is Brenda Haywood with the Pamp..., oh, sorry, I got carried away". She said, oh do you sell Pampered Chef?! I love PC. There is a consultant that works there with her, so nothing more came of it.

~I made 5 customer care contacts, in which one may host in late spring. I will follow up in late April. :thumbup:

~I had a Homeowner's association meeting tonight with our transition team (of which I am a member). One of my neighbors asked me for a current catalog. She is a former consultant, and wants to host in the next month or two. She is also considering rejoining the business, but not right away, maybe in the next 4-6 months. :thumbup::thumbup:
 
spoke to a recruit lead - nothing yet
team calls & host coaching

oh, and getting annoyed with DH and the T-A-X-E-S - why must I be bothered with the details.....sigh.....
 
Made 3 contacts yesterday while out and about. Was able to do a little customer care, too.
 
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I had 4 contacts yesterday:1 person looking into buying the ultimate mandoline, so I'm lending it to her to try (she's my daycare lady & if she likes it she will sell 3).
1 more RSVP for my customer appreciation
2 RSVPS for one of our Bingo events in March
1 called to host coach & got a cancelation for next week, but she didn't rebook she said call her in a month.So I guess that's 5 for yesterday. I thought I was completely slacking. 17 more days (no slacking).Amy~ I am right w/ you on those stupid TAXES. This is the time of the year that I want to throw him out of the house.
 
my 3 are in for today. Had a past host email me to book her May show! Met a catalog show host for lunch (love writing that off!) to close out her show. She's taking the kit credit. I hope she signs before next Saturday so she can get the incentive. Then, as she was flipping thru the catalog to get her items, the waitress comes over asks for a catalog and places an order for a stone. The hostess also is looking at the catalog!:D:D:Dgotta love it when things like that happen!

off to go shoe shopping for DS - maybe I'll get more.....
 
Three contacts while out and about.I'll probably only do host coaching tonight.
 
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