Starting a Business After Moving: What Should I Do?

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Discussion Overview

This thread discusses the challenges faced by a participant, identified as Lynsey, after hosting her first show following a move. Participants share their personal experiences and thoughts on how to navigate similar situations in the future.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as Lynsey, expresses discouragement after only one guest attended her show despite significant efforts to invite people.
  • Another participant shares their experience of having low attendance at shows but managing to close them successfully with higher sales than expected.
  • Several users mention the importance of following up with guests who did not attend and suggest that the host should reach out to them for potential orders.
  • One participant notes the value of utilizing resources like a specific CD aimed at helping consultants who are moving, which they found helpful for generating new ideas.
  • Another participant emphasizes that many consultants experience slow starts and encourages Lynsey not to give up, suggesting virtual parties as an option for reaching out to those who missed the show.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best approach to follow up with guests who did not attend, with some participants suggesting direct contact while others focus on the host's role in reaching out.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects the experiences of consultants adjusting to new environments and the common challenges of hosting shows, particularly after relocating.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants who have recently moved or are facing challenges with show attendance may find the shared experiences and suggestions relevant to their situations.

LBrooke
LBrooke
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Maybe this is in the wrong forum, I am not sure...

Yesterday I had my first show since moving...and the host invited 50 people, called, etc. I called the people whose numbers she gave me. Only her mother showed up! I am very discouraged. She is going to pass the catalog around and I am giving her a week to collect orders and close the show...

She also wants me to call the people who didn't show and see if they would be interested in ordering. Well, she was going to do it and I offered to help. Is this weird? What should I say when I call?

Maybe I am not cut out for this business after all...it has been like pulling teeth to get anything going. :cry:
 
Don't get discouraged Lynsey!!! I have sometimes found that Saturday and Sunday afternoon shows can be hard here with everything going on. I think what I would do is let the host see what kind of orders she could get, and then when you talk to her see what her total is. You might be surprised that she was able to collect a bunch of orders. If they aren't high, then ask her if she talked to all the people that showed interest. If she says no, then ask her to go back to those people that showed interest and say "I am closing my show out in 2 days and I didn't want to close it without talking to you first to make sure you had the chance to order if you were wanting to." That way, the host is putting the ball in their court and making sure that they don't get left out. I have had several shows where only a few people showed up, but we were able to close the show out at $400 or $500.

I'm sure about calling the guests directly, I don't know if I would have enough courage to do it, but if you feel comfortable with it, then just take the same tone of "I didn't want close the show without talking to you first" kind of thing.

HTH, and don't get too discouraged. I think several people here have said there is something you can buy on the supply order form about moving your business, so you might try that too!!!
 
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Thanks so much Lisa! I am going to call her today (she left me a message last night and said there are two more orders...) so I will tell her to say that to the people she talks to and hopefully I can make it at least a $300 show! Even if it is just $150 that will be all right but I think her goal was $500...

Thanks again for the encouragement! I am waiting until April to place the supply order but I will have to check out the 'moving your business' cd...!!
 
LBrooke said:
Maybe this is in the wrong forum, I am not sure...

Yesterday I had my first show since moving...and the host invited 50 people, called, etc. I called the people whose numbers she gave me. Only her mother showed up! I am very discouraged. She is going to pass the catalog around and I am giving her a week to collect orders and close the show...

She also wants me to call the people who didn't show and see if they would be interested in ordering. Well, she was going to do it and I offered to help. Is this weird? What should I say when I call?

Maybe I am not cut out for this business after all...it has been like pulling teeth to get anything going. :cry:
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Hey! Don't give up just yet! I'm getting ready to move and I ordered the 'Move it-you won't lose it' cd from the supply order. It's an AWESOME cd-it has helped me get re-energized and has given me great ideas on how to find potential hosts. Do you have an children? Perhaps a play group would help you. If not, maybe your place of worship. The possibilities are endless, we just have to think outside the box and take a step out of our comfort zone.
 


Hi there, I'm so sorry to hear about your experience with your first show after moving. It can definitely be discouraging when you put in so much effort and only one person shows up. Don't worry, this is not uncommon and it doesn't mean you're not cut out for this business. Every consultant has experienced a slow start at some point. I would suggest reaching out to the people who didn't show and offer them the opportunity to still place an order from the catalog. You can also offer to do a virtual party for them, where they can shop online and still receive the same benefits as a regular party. Don't give up, keep pushing through and things will pick up. Remember, success takes time and effort. Best of luck to you!
 

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What are the first steps I should take after moving to start my direct sales business?

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