Take Charge/Take Action 2009-2010!

[AJPratt]

Fifteen minutes after leaving Target I got a call from her telling me how fantastic the Kisses were. She's gotten in her car, opened the bag, eaten one, and called. She's looking forward to hosting a show sometime soon.

Mom always warned me about talking to strangers, but she was never a PC Consultant.

Rae,that is so cool!


For my update:

I have been ramping up my schedule. This month I had 7 shows, but I am down to 2 due to rescheduling. UGH! But, I did sign one new consultant! And, I got an out of the blue FB message from an old consultant who wants to re-sign by the end of Oct. Hopefully, he will!

 

[beckyjsmith]

I inhale violently at checking in.
One really cool thing happened last night though! I had a show in a neighboring town, and one of the guests was a former consultant. She logged on to her sister's computer and ordered the mini kit. When we left she had 3 shows set up and I gave her a Friday date to check in on getting 3 more before her 30 day end date. She should have no problem with it. By all accounts she was really good as a consultant. ( everyone there knew her from her former PC days.. she was their consultant.)
WOOT!

 

[raebates]

Closed a show last night. She told me when she scheduled it that she always has small shows. It was $500+ and 2 solid bookings--the best show she'd ever hosted. That always makes me happy. Got a call yesterday from one one of my customers. Last month she said that the woman she works for needs to get a bunch of PC for her new vacation home in CO. She thought she'd take that opportunity to do a simple catalog show, but wasn't sure when. I sent her the specials for Sept, Oct, Nov, and Dec and a few catalogs. She called a few days ago to say that her boss decided to just do her order as a catalog party of her own. No problem. I told her I'd be glad to meet with either or both of them when they were ready. Her call yesterday was to let me know she wanted to meet today but wasn't sure when. I told her I'd be ready, just call. She called this morning and we set up a time to meet. I figured things up a couple of different ways to see how we could get her boss the best deal. I just submitted the show. Keep in mind that it's actually a single order. We put the cookware she wanted on the host order and the rest under her own name as a guest. The commissionable sales are $1,006.50!Not too shabby for sending out a couple of catalogs and a few flyers. Have I mentioned lately that I love my job?

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Had a show last night, closed it last night (@ $600!), signed the host last night.
She will be using the outside orders from her show as her first catalog show! Whooo Hooo! She got 4 bookings @ the show, plus a Bridal shower, and a couple more bookings from people who couldn't make the show. I'm so excited for her to be having such a great start to her business!:thumbup:

 

[NooraK]

Congrats on the recruit Becky!

I made myself find time today at lunch to make calls. I had gotten back into the rut of not doing my calls at lunch, thinking I could do them when I got home, and then not getting to them after all. I was able to talk to a few people, but mostly it was messages. I really just want to keep myself in their consciousness, and my name be the one they think of when they do need something.

I ended up having to uninstall and re-install P3. Tech Support showed me how to pull the system's back up off the hard drive so I won't lose my information. Good thing too, because I haven't backed up recently because I couldn't find my USB drive (now that I found it, P3 wouldn't work).

I'm participating in a Step Up Your Business call starting tonight, and I'm hoping to get good ideas and inspiration from that. I met a gal at Office Max last night who requested a catalog, so that was a nice bonus.

I have two recruit leads that I need to get in touch with, and one host who needs to nail down a date, so hopefully I'll be able to reach them soon.

 

[crystalscookingnow]

Is it too late for a new participant in the thread?

 

[raebates]

It's never too late, Crystal. What's happening with your business?

 

[crystalscookingnow]

Last year during the National Meeting Day the announcement was made for Disney. I sat in the meeting with tears because that would be such an amazing trip to celebrate with my family. I promised myself then that I would earn the trip.

Everything was very on track until June. I was burned out & hadn't had any recruits and honestly, the business was overtaking my home, thoughts and time. Not good. I decided that I was going to back off. Really, I told my husband that I was not going to do anymore shows and was giving it up. I began to sell my excess consultant supplies.

I decided that it was time to make my life about God and my family. If it included PC, then I would continue to be blessed with a business. In July, my sales were 1800. Not too bad for trying to quit. Then, everything started rolling again. I've continued to make my life about God and my family first, then PC. I've had 4 new recruits since August 31st and will be promoting to TL on November 1.

I'm so excited because He has continued to bless me so much!

I'm hosting a team meeting on Saturday where one of my new recruits is bringing a friend with her & I've challenged others to do the same. I think that we're actually going to try & do the meeting via webcam for my long distance recruit. I'm pretty excited about that.

I had a great show last night. It was tons of fun & will close on Saturday. When I left, we had $675 in sales with her sister taking her order home (it was $80+). I've got a catalog party going with my brother (who is getting razzed terribly by his buddies) and a party on the 31st.

I know that November will be great too, I've got a busy month planned. We'll see if Disney happens or not - either way is actually ok. I've got my priorities in order and that is most important!!

Wow - that was extremely long. Sorry!

 

[NooraK]

That is FANTASTIC Crystal!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Congrats on the recruit Becky!

I made myself find time today at lunch to make calls. I had gotten back into the rut of not doing my calls at lunch, thinking I could do them when I got home, and then not getting to them after all. I was able to talk to a few people, but mostly it was messages. I really just want to keep myself in their consciousness, and my name be the one they think of when they do need something.

I ended up having to uninstall and re-install P3. Tech Support showed me how to pull the system's back up off the hard drive so I won't lose my information. Good thing too, because I haven't backed up recently because I couldn't find my USB drive (now that I found it, P3 wouldn't work).

I'm participating in a Step Up Your Business call starting tonight, and I'm hoping to get good ideas and inspiration from that. I met a gal at Office Max last night who requested a catalog, so that was a nice bonus.

I have two recruit leads that I need to get in touch with, and one host who needs to nail down a date, so hopefully I'll be able to reach them soon.

My cluster is doing the Step Up Your Business as our cluster meetings - and we are just booming as a cluster! It's been great for everyone! (just wanted to give you that encouragement as you begin....)

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Last year during the National Meeting Day the announcement was made for Disney. I sat in the meeting with tears because that would be such an amazing trip to celebrate with my family. I promised myself then that I would earn the trip.

Everything was very on track until June. I was burned out & hadn't had any recruits and honestly, the business was overtaking my home, thoughts and time. Not good. I decided that I was going to back off. Really, I told my husband that I was not going to do anymore shows and was giving it up. I began to sell my excess consultant supplies.

I decided that it was time to make my life about God and my family. If it included PC, then I would continue to be blessed with a business. In July, my sales were 1800. Not too bad for trying to quit. Then, everything started rolling again. I've continued to make my life about God and my family first, then PC. I've had 4 new recruits since August 31st and will be promoting to TL on November 1.

I'm so excited because He has continued to bless me so much!

I'm hosting a team meeting on Saturday where one of my new recruits is bringing a friend with her & I've challenged others to do the same. I think that we're actually going to try & do the meeting via webcam for my long distance recruit. I'm pretty excited about that.

I had a great show last night. It was tons of fun & will close on Saturday. When I left, we had $675 in sales with her sister taking her order home (it was $80+). I've got a catalog party going with my brother (who is getting razzed terribly by his buddies) and a party on the 31st.

I know that November will be great too, I've got a busy month planned. We'll see if Disney happens or not - either way is actually ok. I've got my priorities in order and that is most important!!

Wow - that was extremely long. Sorry!

First - WELCOME Crystal!

Then - A very wise lady (my D) has told me many times that if I am doing the right things for the right reasons, God will honor that and bless me. It's been true in my business, and I can see that it's true in yours too!

 

[NooraK]

My cluster is doing the Step Up Your Business as our cluster meetings - and we are just booming as a cluster! It's been great for everyone! (just wanted to give you that encouragement as you begin....)

Thanks Becky. I'll be doing it with Nancy, so I'm excited! I just hope I can stay awake

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Wow! Fun Fun Fun show tonight!

We laughed from beginning to end. What a great group of women. The host is someone who has talked repeatedly of joining my team...but it just isn't the right time.

I got 3 bookings, and one of those is also a strong recruit lead, probably signing at her show. Another one is actually 2 bookings, since she booked a catalog show - to close by the end of October, and then wants to have a cooking show in December.
The third booking is for a woman who owns a boutique in the most expensive part of the GR area (think the very heart of Amway country!)...and she wants to do the party at her boutique after closing one evening, and showcase all of the SA, and make it a Holiday Appetizers party - showing guests ways to make and serve appetizers!

 

[NooraK]

That boutique party sounds like fun, Becky, I want to come!I had a party tonight, too. It almost didn't happen, but my host was a trooper. Tuesday her furnace motor broke and caught on fire. She came home and walked into a house full of smoke with her kids. She was lucky to have come home when she did (her dad had asked her to come straight to his house after picking up her son from school) or her whole house would have burnt to the ground. She called me this morning (she lives across the street) and asked if she could have the party at my house because the clean up people told her she shouldn't be in her house, everything must be washed, and they're being put up in a hotel.I offer my house to hosts normally anyway, so it wasn't a big deal for me. We made the Grilled Chicken Penne al Fresco, and the guests loved it. I stuck to my note cards again, which helped me get through all the parts and not forget things. I did forget to show my bookings binder and my recruiting binder though, so I'll have to figure out how to work those in. I sold one $99 set (without giving more than a $1 discount) and one DCB on it's own. I booked one show, and there were a couple of other people who marked they were interested, but I didn't get a chance to talk to. I heard on a tape to announce early that they need to stop by to get a gift (recipe card) before they leave, so I'll have to remember to do that.Seven guests, four orders and around $360. Host has at least one outside order, and she's going to try for a few more. Several of her guests called just today to say either their children or themselves had a fever. The biggest twist was that my husband got called away unexpectedly, and DS was running around during the show. My host was gracious enough to watch out for him, and everyone loved him. I even joked around saying "I usually don't bring him along, but if you make a special request, I can accommodate." All in all I had a great night. It's really nice to be doing a show within a week of my previous show so I remember what I did wrong and what I need to remember to do again.

 

[Jolie_Paradoxe]

Those are the best kind of parties Becky....fun, sales and bookings, who could ask for more?

The boutique party does sound like a blast....what appetizer will you be demo'ing?

Love that one guest is 2 bookings! Glad you're feeling better and are back on track!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Those are the best kind of parties Becky....fun, sales and bookings, who could ask for more?

The boutique party does sound like a blast....what appetizer will you be demo'ing?

Love that one guest is 2 bookings! Glad you're feeling better and are back on track!

Laurie - are you a director now?


For the Boutique party...I'm not sure yet what I'll be demoing. I know that I'll have the cream cheese and pineapple rum sauce w/ crackers, and the dipping oils w/ bread, but I'll need to talk to the host more and find out what my actual set-up will be.

I think it sounds like a really fun evening too! I'm looking forward to it.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

That boutique party sounds like fun, Becky, I want to come!

I had a party tonight, too. It almost didn't happen, but my host was a trooper. Tuesday her furnace motor broke and caught on fire. She came home and walked into a house full of smoke with her kids. She was lucky to have come home when she did (her dad had asked her to come straight to his house after picking up her son from school) or her whole house would have burnt to the ground. She called me this morning (she lives across the street) and asked if she could have the party at my house because the clean up people told her she shouldn't be in her house, everything must be washed, and they're being put up in a hotel.

I offer my house to hosts normally anyway, so it wasn't a big deal for me. We made the Grilled Chicken Penne al Fresco, and the guests loved it. I stuck to my note cards again, which helped me get through all the parts and not forget things. I did forget to show my bookings binder and my recruiting binder though, so I'll have to figure out how to work those in.

I sold one $99 set (without giving more than a $1 discount) and one DCB on it's own. I booked one show, and there were a couple of other people who marked they were interested, but I didn't get a chance to talk to. I heard on a tape to announce early that they need to stop by to get a gift (recipe card) before they leave, so I'll have to remember to do that.

Seven guests, four orders and around $360. Host has at least one outside order, and she's going to try for a few more. Several of her guests called just today to say either their children or themselves had a fever.

The biggest twist was that my husband got called away unexpectedly, and DS was running around during the show. My host was gracious enough to watch out for him, and everyone loved him. I even joked around saying "I usually don't bring him along, but if you make a special request, I can accommodate."

All in all I had a great night. It's really nice to be doing a show within a week of my previous show so I remember what I did wrong and what I need to remember to do again.

Wow, Noora - way to keep the party going! Glad it all worked out, and it sounds like even with all of the little glitches, it was a fun, successful party!

 

[Jolie_Paradoxe]

Laurie - are you a director now?


For the Boutique party...I'm not sure yet what I'll be demoing. I know that I'll have the cream cheese and pineapple rum sauce w/ crackers, and the dipping oils w/ bread, but I'll need to talk to the host more and find out what my actual set-up will be.

I think it sounds like a really fun evening too! I'm looking forward to it.

Hola,

I promoted last month....and am hoping to keep it going this month...just need a SC to submit, so fingers crossed.

Keep us posted on the Boutique party....She's bound to have lots of contacts, so I bet it's going to be a huge show with lots of new contacts! Whoo Hoo!

l have a couple of hosts who want holiday entertaining ideas too. I found (here on the endless world of ideas that is CS) the turkey cranberry wreath, hide the turkey recipe and the apple berry salsa as possible demo's. The Greek Torta looks like a great appetizer, as well as the sweet sprinkle dip trio. I have a few for the Dec Holiday Shows, but am hoping to find a couple more for Thanksgiving.

Anyhow, I love reading how well other members are doing, and also seeing how everyone rallies with one another when we hit a slump....you have had a most excellent year and can't wait to see what the Fall Season holds.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Hola,I promoted last month....and am hoping to keep it going this month...just need a SC to submit, so fingers crossed.Keep us posted on the Boutique party....She's bound to have lots of contacts, so I bet it's going to be a huge show with lots of new contacts! Whoo Hoo! l have a couple of hosts who want holiday entertaining ideas too. I found (here on the endless world of ideas that is CS) the turkey cranberry wreath, hide the turkey recipe and the apple berry salsa as possible demo's. The Greek Torta looks like a great appetizer, as well as the sweet sprinkle dip trio. I have a few for the Dec Holiday Shows, but am hoping to find a couple more for Thanksgiving.
Anyhow, I love reading how well other members are doing, and also seeing how everyone rallies with one another when we hit a slump....you have had a most excellent year and can't wait to see what the Fall Season holds.

Congratulations! I must have missed it while I was doped up...:thumbup:
I keep recruiting people...but cannot get that one more SC that I need to promote. I have the largest first line I've EVER had...oh well - it will happen!One show that continues to be very popular with people is the old Festive Holidays show from 2007.(it's at the top of the theme show archives page) I love that show! I've already done one this year. I made the cranberry crunch bark, and then everyone got to take a turn with the cookie press, and everyone made their own pretzel wreath to take home. It was a lot of fun! I showed them all how to turn the bark into a Christmas Tree, and package it for gifting....I spread it out onto the pastry mat, instead of parchment, and cut it up with the pastry tool. I sell alot of both of those products when I do that show!

 

[raebates]

I've been working. I don't have any shows this week, but I got a request on FB from a friend to place an order for her. The new month starts soon. I spent this morning updating my website. I told people in my November newsletter that I'd be offering weekly holiday tips starting in November, so I thought I'd get a head start. I had a stroke of genius while working on my website. Since I told everyone to start checking the website November 1, I slid in a surprise. My birthday is November 3. If visitors of my website go to my calendar, they'll see where they can be entered into a drawing for a surprise gift just by using the Contact Me feature to wish me a happy birthday. I figure it's a good way to find out if people are using that feature.

 

[Gina M]

Great idea about holiday tips Rae! I may have to steal that suggestion

I've been slow right now but gearing up for a great November. I'm having a Mystery Host show on the 1st and have another 5 shows and one vendor event for Nov. Looking forward to it since it's SAT and with Christmas around the corner - the commission will be great too!

 

[raebates]

Gina, you can't steal what's freely given.

 

[pamperedalf]

Hi LadiesI want to say thank you for the warm welcome back, that means a lot.I have been so busy this month & not really w/ PC (I know bad me). The farmer's markets are coming to an end except for our winter market (I have to get rid of my eggs some how, LOL). Anyways I can't really say I haven't been working the biz because I helped both my girls submit, We did a bingo fundraiser that I got 1 little show out of. I have booked 3 cooking shows for Nov, 1 catalog show, then at 1 bingo fundraiser I have 3 hosts, & the other bingo fundraiser I have 1 host so far. Plus I'm planning my holiday shopping extravaganza & recipe tasting for the first Sunday in December. I love reading your posts, thanks for keeping me motivated. Here's to a smoking November & hoping to get both my girls qualified.

 

[NooraK]

My show last night got canceled (the one that had been rescheduled due to flooding). The host's aunt is in hospice care in North Carolina, and she's the person dealing with everything. I don't know when we'll be able to reschedule. I had the day off work though, so I spent a lovely day at Amicalola Falls with my family.

I have been trying to reach my host for my November 12th show, and finally did so yesterday. Turns out she's got H1N1 and it's making its way through her family. She asked me to call today since she said she wasn't too coherent at the moment. I left a message for her today.

I have an Expo/Bazaar coming up at work on Tuesday, so I'll have to get ready for that this weekend.

I've been trying to touch base with a couple of recruit leads, and hopefully I'll be able to reach them soon.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Wow! Okay, I haven't been on much lately, but that doesn't mean I haven't been busy!

I closed out October w/ over $5000 in sales - and one new recruit. I also still have 2 who will be signing this week. PLUS....BONUS! I just got off the phone with a past host. He has hosted 2 "Men Only" shows for me, and I've offered him the business opportunity, but he has said no thanks. Until today that is. He called me and first thing asked me how it works for him to sign up to become a consultant! Whooo hooo! He is looking for some supplemental income, and is "leaning very heavily" to PC - his wife is all for it - very supportive, and he will be making his decision this week.

I have 9 shows, 2 vendor events, and 3 catalog shows for November. I am not giving up yet on Disney....still working until midnight on Dec. 31st!

 

[Gina M]

That's awesome Becky!! Way to go Keep up your hard work - how many points do you still need for Disney? I wish for you a great remainder of the year!

I had my Mystery Host show yesterday - 12 women attended with 2 teens - nearly $700 in sales! I'm almost 1/2 way to $1500 level in SAT! Unfortunately, I had a show cancel for the 5th (needs to be rescheduled but host can't do it right now). I still have a vendor event this weekend and 4 more shows for November. Hoping to finish the year strong - need just under 6000 more points to get free conference! I really want to do it - first year I've had a recruit (she already earned Level 1 incentive in 6 months after joining in March and she signed her first recruit in June) I need to get more shows on the calendar!

Good luck everyone

 

[ChefBeckyD]

That's awesome Becky!! Way to go Keep up your hard work - how many points do you still need for Disney? I wish for you a great remainder of the year!

I had my Mystery Host show yesterday - 12 women attended with 2 teens - nearly $700 in sales! I'm almost 1/2 way to $1500 level in SAT! Unfortunately, I had a show cancel for the 5th (needs to be rescheduled but host can't do it right now). I still have a vendor event this weekend and 4 more shows for November. Hoping to finish the year strong - need just under 6000 more points to get free conference! I really want to do it - first year I've had a recruit (she already earned Level 1 incentive in 6 months after joining in March and she signed her first recruit in June) I need to get more shows on the calendar!

Good luck everyone

Gina - you are doing very well! Good job!


For me - I need for 3 recruits to qualify (I have 6 in process right now) and then I still need $13,500 in sales beyond that. I'm working hard to get it done!

 

[raebates]

Just home from a show. Last night's show will be a small one, but most of the small crowd was young and had never been to a PC show before.Tonight I had a big crowd, some of whom I've had at other shows. Right now she's just over $900. The host is soooo excited.I close both shows on Monday. Oh, and I'm waiting for The Furry Guy to get home so I can get my stuff out of the van. I locked my purse and keys inside. Sometimes I worry me.

 

[raebates]

Oh, and in the category of "Keep Calling" I offer the following. Yesterday I called a woman to give her a total. She had called me to order a few things and I told her I'd let her know what she owed and where to send a check. Her husband answered the phone. Here's the conversation we had:Me: Hi, this is Rae. Is Alice there?Him [pleasantly]: Who are you?Me: I'm her Pampered Chef Consultant.Him [still pleasantly]: Okay. Well, wait. She's not going to want to talk to you.Me: Are you sure? I'm returning her phone call.Him: Oh, well hang on. I guess she will want to talk to you.This exchange made me wonder how many calls have been deleted by spouses who thought I was a telemarketer of some kind. Don't give up. Keep making those calls until you speak to an actual person.

 

[jj16]

Just thought I'd post and give a little bit of how I'm doing. Last week I had 2 shows one was $1,030 my first $1,000 show. I'm getting a little more consistent but still not where I want to be. I have 1 show for November, 2 possibly 3 for December and 1 for January. At least I have one every month so I don't feel like it's my first show all over again every time. My recruit is having a show Nov. 11 which will make her active again! My show for November was booked in close (6 days) which was a first for me but showed me it could be done. Now I won't say it didn't cause some stress because my host likes to put things off until the last minute but it did show me that I could do it.
Thanks for letting me share!

jj16