Take Charge/Take Action 2009-2010!

[raebates]

That's great, Noora! I'm so happy for you.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Great Show today...despite myself.

I slept in....something I never do. But then, I usually don't give myself a tablespoon of cough med. w/ codeine in it @ 3am either. It was supposed to be a teaspoon. Soooooo, I was late getting up, and late leaving the house. Then, my love/hate relationship w/ my GPS continues...as it got me almost all the way there, and then kept telling me I was at the wrong place.

Then, I finally hauled in my stuff, and bumped into my kit sitting on a chair and knocked it off, spilling EVERYTHING all over the kitchen floor. THEN knocked a stack of prep bowls off the counter. (one lady was so impressed that they didn't break that she bought a set!) THEN, half way through my party, my voice pretty much gave out.

There were 12 in attendance - show is at $550 in sales. Got a booking for a Bridal Shower in April, and a couple other possible bookings. I say possible, because one of those is seriously thinking about signing, and if she does, the other booking will go to her, since it's her sister.

So, as I said, great show - despite me! The host is sure she can get to at least $600 and maybe $700 in sales with her outside orders! Whoot!

 

[NooraK]

Way to overcome obstacles Becky!

 

[NooraK]

So, after the fabulous show, I feel like I'm stalling. DH has been great about giving me some time in the evenings to make calls, but I'm not getting a hold of anyone. Last night I focused more on CCC than getting bookings per se. I figure, if I keep in touch, and they think of me as "that nice PC lady that checks in with me," they'll be more receptive to the idea of a show in the future.

I need to call my three hosts tonight and do some host coaching. I had sent out their packets on Saturday, so they should have all received them yesterday, but at the latest today. Each of them seems very motivated, so I don't want them to get overwhelmed. For now, I think I'll keep them focused on building a big guest list, and carrying the catalog everywhere with them. I need to take some time at lunch today (while enjoying my LBPC ) to read the notes I have on Host Coaching (thanks Carolyn!).

Maybe today I'll actually get some people on the phone

 

[NooraK]

OK, I feel a bit better now. I did a host coaching calls with two of my hosts. Both are very excited about their shows, and seemed very receptive to everything I was saying. Hopefully I'll be able to hear from the third host in the next day or two, and coach her too. I'm not great at this yet, but I can only get better

 

[raebates]

Had a show last night. She closed with over $650 in sales. She was very excited with all of her free product. Two bookings for June. It was a lot of fun. And, it was very successful considering the number of last-minute cancellations.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

So EXCITED to be heading to Spring Launch! I'm ready!

Yesterday was a great day! Got a phone call back from a home office lead (shocked that I was called back!) who placed a $300 order. Well, actually, I put it on the catalog show I was doing, and made her the host of the show, and gave her some of the benefits...so it was actually only a $250 order, after her freebies. BUT - she's now MY customer! Whoot!

THEN - got another phone call back from another home office lead (on a roll!) who ordered a stone, and booked a show for May! Whooot!

Talked to my hosts for my Monday & Tuesday shows....both have at least 10 RSVP's so far, and are excited about their shows - I'm excited for them! Whooooot!


THEN! I got another phone call - a referral from a past catalog show host, who wants to do Cooking Show - NEXT WEEK! We booked a show for the 12th, I sent her the info to send out online invites, she's already done that AND posted an invitation on her FB page...and decided on her demo recipes! All in about 20 minutes! What a go-getter! Whooooooot!

Today - I am getting ready to submit a catalog show, and a cooking show - That will ensure that when I see the new HWC products tomorrow, I'll know that I've already earned them. Whoooooooooooot!


'Kay - don't think I've mentioned this lately, but I REALLY love my job!:love::love:

 

[Jolie_Paradoxe]

Love it! Talk about a great PC Day!

 

[NooraK]

Once again, I'm frustrated. I can only blame myself, though. I haven't been making my 3 contacts a day.

I really want to get those HWC products, and it looks like I still need two shows. I had a past host who was booked off herself order the cookware at 60% off, but since it isn't any commissionable sales, nothing is showing up in my Consultant Connection. Not even that there was 1 show.

I'm trying to pull something together by offering a stoneware sale this weekend, but I'm not getting any response. I don't have the same kind of time to call people as I did last month with the snow sale. I used PhoneVite to send calls, but I have no idea how many people actually listened to the message, or even got the full message.

Ok. Deep breath. Let it out.

Ok, I'm already starting to feel better. I got my samples order today, so I have lots of fun new stuff to play with

 

[NooraK]

I have my first show of the month tomorrow. I know, it's already the 20th today! I didn't work hard enough in January to book the beginning of the month and I know it, so I have no one to blame but me.

I've spent the evening putting together host packets to take with me for the shows I hope to book. Well, I'll be using these packets for all three of the shows I have in the next 8 days. But since I haven't been on the ball, I have to make them all now. But it's OK, DH has his poker night tonight, and DS is asleep, and I can watch the Olympics while I stuff catalogs in folders.

I'll be making Rush Hour Fajitas at all three shows. They all booked from the same show, but all have completely different circles of friends, they hadn't met each other until the show they booked from. Tomorrow's host says she has 8-9 confirmed guests, some of whom have said they are bringing guests. She even called me on Friday and I dropped some catalogs off at her son's work because they wanted to collect orders.

I've let all three hosts know that it is double points month for me. Closing won't be as big of a deal for tomorrow's host, but even next Sunday's host knows I'd like to close at her show. I'm really hoping for a good month, even though I'm getting into it so late. And I hope these shows feed my business for the next two months. Two of these hosts are brand new contacts for me. The third has been an outside order, but she lives so far away that all the guests at her show will be new contacts for me. This means I'm doing three shows completely outside of my existing circle, and I'm really hoping that my business just explodes from here. I've made a commitment to call my customers the day after the show, and also right before their 30 days is up.

I still have to make some catalog show packets, and some recruiting kits, and pack my stuff (though I can do some of that in the morning). I'll update you later on how it goes!

 

[raebates]

Good for you, Noora. I took Friday off from making calls, but made 3 contacts yesterday. No real results, but that's okay.

 

[ShelbyMichalek]

I am still trying to recover and catch up from being out of commission for almost a month.

In that month though (believe it or not!) I signed 2 new consultants to me team. I now have 11 active in my first line...but still only 1 Sr. Consultant.
I can't really be disappointed though, because I am so excited for how my team is growing and learning.

I just got back from doing some training with a new consultant. She has already take ALL of the training courses online, and is gearing up for a GREAT first 30 days! Whooo Hooo!

I have one more signing this week, and one next week.

My October is full - partially from bookings, and partially from rescheduled shows from September. I had to give away/reschedule 7 shows from Sept!

I just got done with a 24 Bookings In 24 Hours challenge that I gave myself, to try to recoup some of what I lost in Sept.

I now have an added 4 Cooking Shows (1 October, and 3 November) 4 Catalog Shows, A Bridal Shower, and a Vendor Event. Feeling better about my schedule, but still concerned about whether Disney can happen.

I know this is an old post, but I'm just curious about your 24 Bookings Challenge, how do you do it? And is there any information about it anywhere else on here?

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I know this is an old post, but I'm just curious about your 24 Bookings Challenge, how do you do it? And is there any information about it anywhere else on here?

Yes, there's a ton if info on it here.
If you go to the Files section, and type in 24 Bookings - you'll find lots of different files on it!

 

[NooraK]

What a long (but fun) day!

There were 6 guests at the show + her son on the couch playing Medal of Honor. We did the Rush Hour Chicken Fajitas as an interactive demo. I asked them to wash their hands when they came in and pick a product on the table. Then we put everything together while they tried the products and I talked about them.

The day was beautiful, pretty much 70°F and sunny. The host's house sits on a big creek and she has a screened in porch in the back. We moved onto the porch when everyone had their food and I did my booking slide and ticket game. No one was too interested in asking about the opportunity, though.

The show is just above $300 right now. The host's son has several orders at his place of work that I will go pick up (his work is practically next door to mine), and the Host will get in touch with those who couldn't come to get their orders. I got one solid booking from the Host's soon to be D-I-L for next month. Another guest wants to do a show in April or May after she gets her chairs upholstered. Another guest was interested in hosting, but has a very busy schedule with two sons in sports and a high school graduation coming up. I gave her two dates to look at and will call her tomorrow.

I also gave the D-I-L an opportunity gift bag (http://www.chefsuccess.com/f10/8-recruits-8-weeks-59590/). She was complaining about her job and how she should go look for something new, but she wasn't sure if she could find something these days. The good thing is that she lives closer to me than the Host does.

Oh, I think I forgot to say. I drove about an hour and a half one way for this show. I don't really have anything against the driving. I just hope that the sales really get higher so that it'll be worth the expenses.

Another show on Thursday. Good thing I don't have to make new host packets again

 

[ChefBeckyD]

What a long (but fun) day!

There were 6 guests at the show + her son on the couch playing Medal of Honor. We did the Rush Hour Chicken Fajitas as an interactive demo. I asked them to wash their hands when they came in and pick a product on the table. Then we put everything together while they tried the products and I talked about them.

The day was beautiful, pretty much 70°F and sunny. The host's house sits on a big creek and she has a screened in porch in the back. We moved onto the porch when everyone had their food and I did my booking slide and ticket game. No one was too interested in asking about the opportunity, though.

The show is just above $300 right now. The host's son has several orders at his place of work that I will go pick up (his work is practically next door to mine), and the Host will get in touch with those who couldn't come to get their orders. I got one solid booking from the Host's soon to be D-I-L for next month. Another guest wants to do a show in April or May after she gets her chairs upholstered. Another guest was interested in hosting, but has a very busy schedule with two sons in sports and a high school graduation coming up. I gave her two dates to look at and will call her tomorrow.

I also gave the D-I-L an opportunity gift bag (http://www.chefsuccess.com/f10/8-recruits-8-weeks-59590/). She was complaining about her job and how she should go look for something new, but she wasn't sure if she could find something these days. The good thing is that she lives closer to me than the Host does.

Oh, I think I forgot to say. I drove about an hour and a half one way for this show. I don't really have anything against the driving. I just hope that the sales really get higher so that it'll be worth the expenses.

Another show on Thursday. Good thing I don't have to make new host packets again

Sounds like a fun day, Noora! Actually, just saying it was 70 and sunny is enough for me!

Great Job! I'm glad it went so well, and that you had fun doing it!

 

[raebates]

Made my calls. Actually received a call this afternoon from a young woman who will be placing an order soon. She was checking on prices. My calls netted lots of good will, which is my goal.

 

[NooraK]

Good results from calls is always something to smile about

I picked up orders from my Host's son's office today, only $76 though. I'll be calling her tomorrow to close the show, and she's supposed to have orders from the guests who couldn't make it.

I spoke to my Thursday host on the way home, and she's going to be calling her guests to find out about those she hasn't heard from yet. My Sunday host emailed me to say she's got 8 confirmed so far and working on more.

Right now I'm charging my phone (I really need a car charger) so that I can follow up on yesterday's maybe with dates, and call the host I booked to go over her packet.

 

[NooraK]

My Sunday show closed at $430. I was hoping for more, and I know she was too. But she got the knife block set at 60% off, which is what she really wanted.

Last night's show had 4 guests, the host had been expecting about 6. We had a good time, and I got done and packed by 9:30 (show started at 7:00)! Hubby was happy that I was home before 10. Right now the show is at $340, and the host is reaching out to a few people to see about their orders. I got one booking for March 18th. The new host said that she hopes I will follow up with her because the last three shows she's been to, none of the consultants ever followed up with her. She also said that I need to call her husband around Christmas with a wish list, because he'll buy anything I'll tell him that she wants

I spoke to Sunday's host on my way to work this morning. She's expecting 9 people, and has over $100 in outside orders already. I confirmed with her that I would like to close the show the day of her party, and she's still on board with that.

Now I just need to find some more bookings for the beginning of March. I guess I need to get on the phone...

 

[NooraK]

I did it! 3 and a half years, and I finally had my first $1000 show!

I'm so excited! And a good thing too, because my host from Thursday night wants to put off closing until tomorrow because she's waiting on a friend's order. I'm not as bummed though, since that show is currently at $263 in commissionable sales.

I had $251 in outside orders for her show before I even left my house, and she had about another $150 waiting for me. I had 9 guests there, of whom 3 were the daughters of one guest (though one of the daughters placed her own order). I got one booking for April, because I don't have any more Sunday's available until then, and she works until midnight on Thursdays.

I just realized that I forgot to add the cookbook I had promised to the hosts order. I had told her that if she had $250 in outside orders before the show, she would get a free cookbook. I didn't add it while I was going over her order to make sure I gave her the right total. And when I came home, I was totally in the frame of mind that the show was ready to submit. Ugh. Maybe I can get my HD to help me... or maybe I'll give her my copy of 29 Minutes to Dinner (the one she wants).

In any case, I'm really excited!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

YEA Noora!

Excited for you! Sleep well tonight - congratulations on an awesome show!

 

[raebates]

Yay! You go girl!I, on the other hand, have been sick and done nothing since Saturday. On Friday, though, I met up with some high school friends. A couple of the girls were excited to find out I do PC. We're attempting to schedule a show.

 

[raebates]

Made a fun contact today. I was at the cell phone store (long story), when the young man I was speaking with told me that he and his wife love PC. He now has a mini-catalog with my contact info.

 

[NooraK]

Had my first March party tonight. Had some trouble keeping the guests' attention, but they were having fun, so I didn't really mind. $313 so far, two guests from the show wanted to take catalogs home, and the host has at least 3 guests who said they'd be there but didn't show.

Unfortunately, when I was driving home, I checked my voicemail, and my Sunday host was calling to cancel. I'll have to call her tomorrow to see if I can salvage the show at all. She's wanting to reschedule for after her wedding.

I made some calls last night, spoke to 3 people, all of whom said they'd like to check their schedule to see if they can host a show. One is my SIL who lives in Maryville, TN, near where the Knoxville Director Express training will be.

So, some ups, some downs, it all evens out right?

 

[raebates]

I had a fun show last night. It's a repeat host. Her shows are small, but the crowd is fun. We laugh a lot! After the show the host told me that one of the guests is taking care of her grandson. You see, her son is in his late 20s and was diagnosed with colon cancer. They did a colonectomy, and he's going through major chemo right now. How great is it that I get to help give this woman a chance to get out of the house and laugh? I love my job.

 

[NooraK]

Feeling overly disappointed right now. I'm sure the pregnancy hormones are making it worse than it really is.

I got a harebrained idea to put together a Spring Brunch at the last minute for tomorrow, since my show canceled on me. I was quite excited about it, and DH said he'd help me out and encouraged me to go ahead and do it. I went to a couple of stores today, getting things for the recipes, and spent the day calling through my phone list, inviting people. I also put out a message through Facebook.

As of right now, I only have my next door neighbor coming.

I have a refrigerator full of food I didn't really need to get (although I'm sure we'll eat it all), and could have done without spending money on.

I'm just having a small pity party for myself right now (DH is at his poker night, DS is in his crib, though not yet asleep). Some chocolate and Twilight might make me feel better. Hopefully I'll just have people show up tomorrow.

 

[ShelbyMichalek]

I saw that facebook post Noora! And if I saw it, so then must've all your other friends Hang in there! Send a message to all guests (link found on event page) to remind them and then call everyone else who needs a reminder.

 

[NooraK]

Yes, I sent a message to all the guests, because I know that will go to email and they'll see it even if they don't log in. It's too late to make any calls now, but hey, more strawberries for me!

 

[raebates]

Right now my April is looking really sad. I've got lots of May and June bookings, but I'm struggling with April. I need to get on the phone Monday and get April filled.

 

[NooraK]

I've got two bookings toward the end of April. One is for a repeat host who used to be my TS consultant, the other was booked from my $1K show. I have spoken with the first, but the second's phone number doesn't work, and I left a message with her mom (both were at the show, and knew the phone might be an issue so she gave me mom's number as an alternate).

My brunch was a flop and wasn't a flop. Two neighbor families came over to help us eat, but since they were the only ones coming I dropped the PC focus. We had a great time chatting and eating, but I didn't push/ask for any sales, so I didn't get any.

I really need to start finding some new bookings from somewhere. I feel like I'm constantly calling the same people who've expressed interest, but never getting anywhere. The rare occasions I've actually gotten an out-and-about contact, I can't get them to answer my phone calls, no matter what I say. Booths haven't been successful for me, so I'm wary about trying for more.

I'm just at a loss as to how to move forward. I mean, I can keep my business at its current level with the few bookings I'm getting from shows I'm holding, and with a couple of repeat hostesses, but I really want to expand, and I don't really know how to do that. I got Tammy Stanley's CDs, so maybe I just have to really buckle down and focus on her techniques.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I've got two bookings toward the end of April. One is for a repeat host who used to be my TS consultant, the other was booked from my $1K show. I have spoken with the first, but the second's phone number doesn't work, and I left a message with her mom (both were at the show, and knew the phone might be an issue so she gave me mom's number as an alternate).

My brunch was a flop and wasn't a flop. Two neighbor families came over to help us eat, but since they were the only ones coming I dropped the PC focus. We had a great time chatting and eating, but I didn't push/ask for any sales, so I didn't get any.

I really need to start finding some new bookings from somewhere. I feel like I'm constantly calling the same people who've expressed interest, but never getting anywhere. The rare occasions I've actually gotten an out-and-about contact, I can't get them to answer my phone calls, no matter what I say. Booths haven't been successful for me, so I'm wary about trying for more.

I'm just at a loss as to how to move forward. I mean, I can keep my business at its current level with the few bookings I'm getting from shows I'm holding, and with a couple of repeat hostesses, but I really want to expand, and I don't really know how to do that. I got Tammy Stanley's CDs, so maybe I just have to really buckle down and focus on her techniques.

They work! Start with the Phone one.