Struggling to Book Parties? Any Tips for a New Consultant from Ontario?

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Jenn, a new consultant from Ontario, is struggling to book parties after her initial open house attracted only three attendees despite inviting over 100 people. She has completed one kitchen show and is working on catalog shows but doubts she will reach her $1500 sales goal within her first 30 days. Many in the discussion empathize with her experience of family not being as supportive as expected and encourage her to keep pursuing leads from various sources. The community expresses optimism that with persistence, her business will improve. Overall, the conversation highlights the challenges new consultants face in building a client base and the importance of support from peers.
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Hi everyone. After setting up a paypal account and getting my funds transferred, I am finally here, lol.
My name is Jenn (29) and I am from Ontario. I have 4 great kids and a great hubby too. I have recently became a consultant. I got my kit the beginning of March. So far I have done one kitchen show. I held a open house to get the word out about my business but it didn't go so well. I only had 3 ppl show up. I invited over 100 :eek: I just cleared $200 so at least it counts as a show :) I have a catalogue show that I am picking up today and another that I have to pick up later in the week. My 30 days are up on Apr 6th and I dont think I will make it to my $1500. I am finding it so hard to get people to book shows. I thought that my family and hubbys family would help out but they dont seem interested at all.
Anyhow I am hopeful that things will pick up soon. Can't wait to get to know all of you! I think that this will be a great resource to help me with my business.
 
Hi Jenn and welcome :)
 
welcome Jenn! This is a great place to share!
 
Hi, Jenn, i am thinking that you are the same Jenn that I "spoke' with before??? lol I really am NOT stalking you. Glad that you decided to work with Robin & start your business!Esther
 
From one Ontario gal to another, welcome!
 
Welcome, from across the border! I know what you mean about family not being as supportive as you'd hope. My sister (the only who lives in the same state) hosted a show a couple of weeks ago - a year after I became a consultant!

Just get out there and keep working your business. You'll succeed if you have different sources of leads, anyway.
 
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Thanks so much everyone :) Yes Esther its me, lol.
 
Hi Jenn. Welcome! What part of Ontario are you in? I'm in the Niagara Region.
 
I live in the upstate NY area and Ontario, CA is about 2 miles (if you were a bird...but if you take the bridges, it is a bit longer!!) I live on the St. Lawrence River.

Welcome!
 
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I live in Guelph Ontario...Probably about 1.5 hrs away from Toronto I think :)
 
Welcome! I wish you the best with your business. I hope spring comes for you soon as well.
 
Welcome. Don't get discouraged. Sometimes it takes a little while to build a host/client base.
 

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