Struggling to Keep My Business Alive: Tips for Boosting Sales and Recruiting

[newbietoPC]

Hello Ladies.....I am feeling like my business is slowly fading out these days. I have 3 active recruits and 1 who signed but that is all she is going to do. I am trying to get business by calling past hosts and customers but nobody wants to book. I REALLY, REALLY want to be a director but I feel like the end is coming! Had a few great meetings last week and I was all pumped to get back into the swing of things and just don't have that burst of excitement! Anybody ever felt like this? I do have 2 parties scheduled this month but that is all! Any suggestions????

Please Help

 

[heather9892]

it happens to all of us unfortunately
really hostess coach your hostess' to have the attendence, offer a gift if someone brings a friend, outside order or booking to the show.
wrap something up for the host and tell her when she gets 2 bookings she can open it. also tape the #2 on her so that her guest will ask her about it.
offer a booking incentive at the shows, let everyone know that catalogue shows count as well
hth
good luck i've been there and it can be tough getting back into it but you have 2 shows and it only takes one show for you to get back into business

 

[chefbecky]

I'm new to pc but one thing that I've seen here in other posts is that the summer months are the hardest to book. Alot of people are on vacation, out of town, kids out of school. Don't get discuraged(sp) You could try a open house, or a catalog party to get bookings.

Good luck!!

 

[heather9892]

chef becky funny you should say that about summer months, we just talked about it tonite at our meeting. we had a guest senior director come and she said "if you want to book the summer you'll book the summer! not everyone takes 2 month trips to europe" or has a cottage to go to. "if they say they're busy find out doing what and if its kids activities then suggest an after soccer party or tailgate party"
i honesty think its a mind set almost like people dont have money in jan or feb b/c of christmas(one that i am so guilty of)
just my opinion and wanted to share what was said
and i know as in every part of life some things are easier said than done

 

[DebbieSAChef]

Don't worryWe all get into ruts from time to time, but don't worry or give up. This is a good time to step back and re-evaluate why we started our Pc business in the first place. Money, making our own schedule, free trips, hobby, or all of the above.
Remember even in the work place there are struggles, challenges and not everything is so wonderful so we just need to work harder to get to where we want to be. That's the beauty of our business, we make it what we want it to be. I am not saying that you are not doing all you can in order to get more bookings or recruits but don't stop doing what you're doing.

Get out your 100 list. Look at all possible avenues and get on the phone! Start an email sale with past hosts and customers. Make up fun contests to get people selling products. Make catalog shows look like the best thing in the world during summer when cooking shows are not possible.

Start advertising anywhere you think potential hosts will be: Hair salons, kids resale shops, grocery stores, book stores, etc...

And I agree have your own open house and invite past hosts, guests, neighbors, friends, family, and encourage them to bring friends for a free prize. Concentrate on bookings and have fun!!! Remind them how much FREE stuff they got and how easy it was for them to invite you into their homes. Stress the fact they are only providing the guests, you can even send out invites, make the food and clean up!! It will work out, you'll see!

Debbie