Take Charge/Take Action 2009-2010!

[cookie325]

Yesterday, we had our regional kick-off here. It was a GREAT event! On the way home, we stopped by Wal-mart and Target looking for business supplies. I gave out three recipe cards to people I came in contact with. The cashier at Target was especially happy to receive hers. I also made new goals while at the regional meeting after networking with another consultant and seeing her Excellence Awards ring (she earned it in sales and I've always thought that wasn't possible for me.) Anyway, my husband went with me to regional, and now he's pumped about my business and being my full-time cheerleader (he was already super supportive, but now he knows the PC lingo to use! LOL).Now my goals are -
Team Leader by December 31, 2009
Director by April 30, 2009
2009-2010 Excellence Awards in Recruiting
2010-2011 Excellence Awards in Sales and Recruiting
2010-2011 Incentive TripI'm dreaming big here, but why not?! I saw a sign on the way home that read, "You can make money or you can make excuses but you can't make both." I love that, but I am tweaking it a little bit, because its not all about the money for me. Here's my version, "You can make your dreams come true, or you can make excuses. Which one will you make today?"

 

[Jolie_Paradoxe]

I didn't get a chance to make calls yesterday - my husband was in a car wreck, so we spent the day getting estimates on our car.

Is your husband ok? Keeping you and your family in my prayers.

 

[cookie325]

Is your husband ok? Keeping you and your family in my prayers.

Thank you! He's fine - just a little shaken up. It was his second wreck this month (neither were his fault). I'm so glad he's okay - it could have been a lot worse. I'm also glad I wasn't with him - I usually work with him during the day, and he got hit really bad on the passenger side where I sit.

 

[Jolie_Paradoxe]

This month has been super busy....we have HO coming to town, school starting, team is growing and lots of shows....because of that, my customer care and home life have been poor. Need to regroup and find that happy balance.

My show sales have been lower than normal, which means I need to get back to better host coaching. Had 2 new recruits this month, and another in the works....will be losing a big chunk of my customers and have lost about 12 shows because of it.....BUT that just means my recruits will have a strong base and start if they take advantage of the opportunity.

My 1st August recruit has held her 1st show, and she did it solo! Sounds like it was a great show, and she has 3 catalogs in the works.

My 2nd recruit has a show scheduled for Tuesday and has about 5 other strong booking leads that she hopes to make happen in her 1st 30 days. Fingers crossed.

Recruit lead that hopes to join the last week of Aug....has her kick off show scheduled that week....has her mom picking up orders for a catalog show and has about 2 other family members interested in a party.

I have the 4 active recruit lines in place this month, and it looks like I may also have the $4000 team sales in place. One indirect recruit has 4 catalog shows running so she may submit a show this month too! My becoming a director is SOOOOO close! My other indirect recruit is stating that she doesn't think she will be able to submit a show this month. :cry:

Thus far, my Aug is full....though I have to work on the sales and attendance....my Sept is decent....hoping to add a couple more. Slowly working on getting my team properly supported and active. This has been hard because many can't seem to attend trainings, events or conference calls....which means I am running all over town doing individual training.....any suggestions would be appreciated.

Busy, busy....but not in the most effective manner.

 

[Jolie_Paradoxe]

Thank you! He's fine - just a little shaken up. It was his second wreck this month (neither were his fault). I'm so glad he's okay - it could have been a lot worse. I'm also glad I wasn't with him - I usually work with him during the day, and he got hit really bad on the passenger side where I sit.

Any accident is scary, but I am glad no serious injuries ensued! God is ever vigilant, and so you were not in the car. = )

 

[cookie325]

Today I made 6 customer care calls - one person needs me to order her a replacement part and is thinking about late September for a show. She asked me to follow up with her next week. Another was about to have a dinner party so couldn't talk, but asked me to email her next month's specials - she loves the bakeware. Maybe I'll get another September show out of it. I also called 2 potential hosts. Left a message for one and the other said not right now, but gave me the OK to follow up in a month or two for a winter show.

So far, still have 5 shows for September - if I get the two ladies I called today to schedule a show, that'll put me up to 6 or 7. I'm working on getting 8-10 for September, so right now I'm halfway there. :thumbup:

My action items for this week -

Pamper my chiropractor's office. Last time I was in, she asked if I still sold PC and darn if I didn't have a catalog or a business card on me. :grumpy: So I plan to make the new Smoky Cheddar and Tapenade Torta (DEE-LISH!!!! and I HATE olives!) and take it to her office along with some catalogs and discontinued product flyers.

Make up closing gift flyers. My husband and two of my hosts are realtors in different brokerages. D'oh!!! Why I haven't done this before is beyond me. :blushing: Someone just give me a brick wall to bang my head against!

Make up a fundraiser flyer. My kids attend a private school and they start next week. This week, they're having a parent orientation meeting, so I figured that would be a great time to approach them about fundraisers for the school.

 

[NooraK]

So my host for the day stood me up. Granted, I haven't been able to reach her for a week, but I figured at least my call two days ago saying I'd bring the ingredients would have spurred a call. The worst part about it: when I rang the doorbell, I could hear someone inside. Now, I'm not 100% sure it was her house because they're joined townhomes, but I'm about 99% sure. And when I left, there was a guy in the street that watched me pull out of the driveway, and then pulled into the driveway as I left. I didn't stop to ask any questions, I had already left a note on the door. So I picked up my son and DH followed on his motorcycle and we went over to a friends' house. We had planned to go after my show anyway, so the time was just earlier. DH needed Friend's help changing the oil in his bike, so I said I'd bring lunch. I had all the products and ingredients in my car anyway. They ended up ordering enough to cover the cost of my ingredients, so the day wasn't a complete loss. Plus, we all had a nice time hanging out.Now, DH and I are going to watch some NCIS while I wait to see if my host calls to close her show.Tomorrow it's back to the phone to find more hosts.

 

[cookie325]

I had all the products and ingredients in my car anyway. They ended up ordering enough to cover the cost of my ingredients, so the day wasn't a complete loss. Plus, we all had a nice time hanging out.

It sucks that your host stood you up, but like you said, at least the day wasn't a total loss. Good times with friends and orders to boot. Awesome! :balloon:

 

[NooraK]

It sucks that your host stood you up, but like you said, at least the day wasn't a total loss. Good times with friends and orders to boot. Awesome! :balloon:

Yes, that helped. It's very hard for me to not take it personally. Since this business is built on relationships, it's hard not to think that it's because of something I did. DH was very good at not letting me dwell on that though.

I don't plan on calling her again, we'll see if she calls me. I'm curious to know if she'll say anything to DH. We all work in the same building, and her desk is only a few feet away from his. So far, nothing.

I haven't made my calls for today yet, I'll have to find some time when I get home. I do have a list ready to go though.

 

[raebates]

Noora, remember that she's probably embarrassed that she failed. It's about her, not you.I made 6 contacts at the state fair today. One asked for a business card. I'll be sending another a catalog. The other four have consultants currently meeting their needs, but they LOVE PC. I suggested that they contact their consultants soon to learn about the newest products.One more contact--when I got home a friend called and placed an order. I love it when business comes to me.

 

[pc_jessica]

well i attempted to contact my host for the 27th but failed, the last 5 days!!! but she did call me back to say she has been busy with work. she is getting me her guest list tomorrow so ic an get invites sent out.
someone called me today!! someone gave them one of my catalogs and they want to have a show!! that is one contact for me without doing any work wohoo!!!
placed calls with 2 of my past hosts to discuss their shipments which should be arriving this week.
called a potential host, she wants to wait, they are refinishing their living room....will call back in 2 weeks.
for tomorrow i have one potential host to call she works with my aunt and said she would love to have a show!
and i need 2 more contacts for tomorrow...i am goign to my mom's place of work so i might be able to hand out some caddys and such there!

 

[NooraK]

Noora, remember that she's probably embarrassed that she failed. It's about her, not you.

Yes, it's a new world I'm navigating after going to Tammy Stanley's workshop. I just keep thinking about the half a dozen calls I made out to her in the week or so before her show, wondering why she didn't answer. What I'm not sure about is whether I should approach her about it or not. I could very well go upstairs to her desk and ask her if everything's ok. Or call her. I don't want her to think I'm mad at her, because I'm not. But I also don't really want to have the conversation about possibly rescheduling.

But on to better things: I'm now a Senior Consultant! :love: :sing: The gal that I've been talking to for the last two weeks signed her contract on Sunday! We got on the phone last night and talked with my ED and set up some calls to do New Consultant Training over the phone. She is so excited, and I'm so excited, and this is what makes this all so much fun!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Yes, it's a new world I'm navigating after going to Tammy Stanley's workshop. I just keep thinking about the half a dozen calls I made out to her in the week or so before her show, wondering why she didn't answer. What I'm not sure about is whether I should approach her about it or not. I could very well go upstairs to her desk and ask her if everything's ok. Or call her. I don't want her to think I'm mad at her, because I'm not. But I also don't really want to have the conversation about possibly rescheduling.

But on to better things: I'm now a Senior Consultant! :love: :sing: The gal that I've been talking to for the last two weeks signed her contract on Sunday! We got on the phone last night and talked with my ED and set up some calls to do New Consultant Training over the phone. She is so excited, and I'm so excited, and this is what makes this all so much fun!

Congratulations Noora! So excited for you!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

We've had colds/fevers here for the past several days...just didn't feel good, and was busy with a little guy who was also sick.

I did close a show yesterday @ $440 and 2 bookings.

I also booked my first November Show. :thumbup: I had to move in to November because all of my available Saturday Brunch dates are booked for Sept. & Oct

Phone calls hopefully today...and a show tonight.

 

[AJPratt]

I am joining in! I want to promote to director by 1/1/2010! I am a senior consultant and I have someone I will be signing any day, and a consultant who may re-sign.

We have had a rough year (or two). We decided to close down the cafe, and move to a place with less overhead, but the longer we are closed, the more I enjoy being at home. I feel like I missed a lot with Mary working all those hours. I am trying to date as many shows as possible, so I can continue to stay home. I want to do at leat 8 shows a month. It takes time to build up to it, but after keeping at it, I am seeing results!

 

[chefjeanine]

I am joining in! I want to promote to director by 1/1/2010! I am a senior consultant and I have someone I will be signing any day, and a consultant who may re-sign.

We have had a rough year (or two). We decided to close down the cafe, and move to a place with less overhead, but the longer we are closed, the more I enjoy being at home. I feel like I missed a lot with Mary working all those hours. I am trying to date as many shows as possible, so I can continue to stay home. I want to do at leat 8 shows a month. It takes time to build up to it, but after keeping at it, I am seeing results!

Anne,

It's so good to see your smile! Welcome back to CS. Good luck with all your goals!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I am joining in! I want to promote to director by 1/1/2010! I am a senior consultant and I have someone I will be signing any day, and a consultant who may re-sign.

We have had a rough year (or two). We decided to close down the cafe, and move to a place with less overhead, but the longer we are closed, the more I enjoy being at home. I feel like I missed a lot with Mary working all those hours. I am trying to date as many shows as possible, so I can continue to stay home. I want to do at leat 8 shows a month. It takes time to build up to it, but after keeping at it, I am seeing results!

Having a baby changes everything, doesn't it? (just like the commercial says!)

I think that, no matter what you decide to do, you will be successful, Anne!

 

[NooraK]

I made my calls at lunch. Still no shows.

One call was to a lady that had asked a bunch of questions about the business and then rushed off the phone the last time we talked. Today she said "I haven't been returning your calls because I can't do this." I told her that's all I needed to know, I just wanted to make sure her questions were answered. She sounded very rushed so I didn't ask her what her concern was, although I probably should have.

Another call was to someone who I saw on my iContact list of opens. She said she can't do a show because she's broke and all her friends are broke and no one would come. It's a roadblock I keep coming up to, and I can't seem to get them excited about the $2 per serving recipes and other money saving ideas.

But, with my consultant that sigend yesterday, I made my Director a Director again, so I'm happy about that

 

[raebates]

Made four contacts while out today getting my hair done and my regularly scheduled massage. Wound up with an order for the Creole Rub once it's available.

 

[Gina M]

Sent out an outlet email last night around midnight - woke up to an order for $92.50 I love getting paid while I sleep! Talked with another friend who is loading up for early holiday gifts with SA on the outlet - will get her full order later tonight. I debated about sending out another email but so glad I did - and it didn't take me more than 1/2 hour to do it.

Still trying to connect with a few potential hosts to get them on my calendar - hoping to catch more people with school in session or close to being back in session. I have a show on Friday (first live one since June 28th! - anxious to get my face in front of a crowd again

 

[pc_jessica]

well i made all my contacts today!! wohoo!!
i called my possible host, but she was out so left a message hopefully she will call me back yet tonight or i will try agaiin tomrrow she sounded really excited for hosting a show!!
my second contact just called me back! and i am dropping off a host packet tomorrow to her!!
my third contact was at my mom's place of work and gave her a caddy, she will look through and hopefully purchase!
also got my invites for my next show written out and ready to put in the mail tomorrow...and now i am off to organize my office yet again seems like a never-ending task!

 

[cookie325]

I had the weirdest thing happen to me today. One of my hosts for September who I've been playing phone tag with called me. She decided to cancel her show with me - AND SIGN UP INSTEAD!!!! :balloon: She seriously went to my website while I was on the phone with her and signed up!!!! What's so freakin cool is that today was the last day for me to sign someone to get the recruiting bonus for attending conference - so now I will get it if she submits $1250 in 30 days! And I had never even talked to her about the business!!!! I'm SO STOKED!!! :sing: I'm now a Senior Consultant - halfway to my December goal of Team Leader!!!!!!!!!!! :balloon: :balloon: :balloon: :balloon: :balloon:

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I had the weirdest thing happen to me today. One of my hosts for September who I've been playing phone tag with called me. She decided to cancel her show with me - AND SIGN UP INSTEAD!!!! :balloon: She seriously went to my website while I was on the phone with her and signed up!!!! What's so freakin cool is that today was the last day for me to sign someone to get the recruiting bonus for attending conference - so now I will get it if she submits $1250 in 30 days! And I had never even talked to her about the business!!!! I'm SO STOKED!!! :sing: I'm now a Senior Consultant - halfway to my December goal of Team Leader!!!!!!!!!!! :balloon: :balloon: :balloon: :balloon: :balloon:

Congratulations!

That's how I signed up too. I was supposed to host a show for my friend who had just become a consultant, but decided to just sign up instead.

 

[AJPratt]

Thanks, Ladies! I am excited to be back and I am filling my calendar! I have one consultant who is signing Friday! Yea!!

 

[Bren706]

Yesterday, we had our regional kick-off here. It was a GREAT event! On the way home, we stopped by Wal-mart and Target looking for business supplies. I gave out three recipe cards to people I came in contact with. The cashier at Target was especially happy to receive hers.

I also made new goals while at the regional meeting after networking with another consultant and seeing her Excellence Awards ring (she earned it in sales and I've always thought that wasn't possible for me.) Anyway, my husband went with me to regional, and now he's pumped about my business and being my full-time cheerleader (he was already super supportive, but now he knows the PC lingo to use! LOL).

Now my goals are -
Team Leader by December 31, 2009
Director by April 30, 2009
2009-2010 Excellence Awards in Recruiting
2010-2011 Excellence Awards in Sales and Recruiting
2010-2011 Incentive Trip

I'm dreaming big here, but why not?! I saw a sign on the way home that read, "You can make money or you can make excuses but you can't make both." I love that, but I am tweaking it a little bit, because its not all about the money for me. Here's my version, "You can make your dreams come true, or you can make excuses. Which one will you make today?"

Love this quote, Nicole. Thanks for sharing. I need to post this all around my house.

 

[Bren706]

Nice to see you back, Anne!

I am still having a hard time making the time to pick up that phone. I am hoping that when school starts next week, it will give me some quiet time during the day to get back into the swing of things.

Today, I am sending out the rest of my invitations for my first ever Open House show. (I am calling it a Recipe Tasting Party). I am having it next Thursday, as I have no sales for August yet, and only 1 party scheduled, which is on the 29th . I do have a booth event that day as well. I scheduled my postcalls invite call for this morning.

 

[NooraK]

I made around a dozen calls again last night. I had a nice conversation with a lady who has recently been laid off, but is now going to college full time to get her teaching degree. She wants to concentrate on that for now, but might be interested in the business in the future.

I also spoke with my HD about wordings for getting bookings. She couldnt help with the part about getting them to pick up the phone though Hopefully I'll start seeing some results soon, I'm getting tired of making calls without any bookings.

 

[pamperedpals]

I had the weirdest thing happen to me today. One of my hosts for September who I've been playing phone tag with called me. She decided to cancel her show with me - AND SIGN UP INSTEAD!!!! :balloon: She seriously went to my website while I was on the phone with her and signed up!!!! What's so freakin cool is that today was the last day for me to sign someone to get the recruiting bonus for attending conference - so now I will get it if she submits $1250 in 30 days! And I had never even talked to her about the business!!!! I'm SO STOKED!!! :sing: I'm now a Senior Consultant - halfway to my December goal of Team Leader!!!!!!!!!!! :balloon: :balloon: :balloon: :balloon: :balloon:

That is so awesome! Congratulations!

 

[NooraK]

I made another bunch of calls again. No answers, all messages. Then my phone died. I'm going to try to make some more when I get home tonight, depending on how much DS wants his mommy.

 

[esavvymom]

I had the weirdest thing happen to me today. One of my hosts for September who I've been playing phone tag with called me. She decided to cancel her show with me - AND SIGN UP INSTEAD!!!! :balloon: She seriously went to my website while I was on the phone with her and signed up!!!! What's so freakin cool is that today was the last day for me to sign someone to get the recruiting bonus for attending conference - so now I will get it if she submits $1250 in 30 days! And I had never even talked to her about the business!!!! I'm SO STOKED!!! :sing: I'm now a Senior Consultant - halfway to my December goal of Team Leader!!!!!!!!!!! :balloon: :balloon: :balloon: :balloon: :balloon:

That's awesome! Wish they'd all be that easy!

But I hate to be the pooper- but I thought the deadline was August 18th, not the 19th? I was at Wave 3 also...we had till August 18th. I'm hoping you meant she signed on the 18th, not on the day you posted (the 19th). BUT you'll still get a chance for the $50 Visa Gift card! Now get her lining up those 3-4 shows so she makes that mark! Encourage her with the free stones!