They Answer the Phone for Postcalls but Not for Me???

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores participants' experiences and frustrations with making phone calls for their Pampered Chef shows, particularly regarding the responses they receive from potential hosts. Participants discuss the effectiveness of using different calling methods and the challenges of getting in touch with certain individuals.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares their experience of sending out 63 reminder calls, noting that some recipients answered the phone while others did not.
  • Another participant expresses curiosity about using their cell phone or blocking their number for better response rates.
  • Several users mention the service "Post Calls" and discuss its cost and effectiveness, with one participant providing a referral code.
  • One participant humorously notes their confusion about the term "telephone post" and its relation to making calls.
  • Another participant recounts a specific instance of successfully reaching a host after multiple attempts, highlighting the challenges of caller ID.
  • Some participants mention that they do not answer calls from unknown numbers, indicating a common behavior among recipients.
  • One participant describes their annoyance with automated calls, contrasting it with the potential reaction to personal calls.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the effectiveness of various calling methods and the reasons behind recipients not answering calls. No clear consensus emerges on the best approach to improve response rates.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal anecdotes related to their experiences with phone calls in the context of promoting Pampered Chef shows, reflecting a range of strategies and outcomes.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for insights into the challenges of reaching potential hosts and exploring different calling strategies may find this discussion relevant.

DebbieJ
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I sent out 63 reminder calls today for a spring fling show I'm having at my house tomorrow.

It shows that several recipients, for whom I've been leaving messages for months, actually answered the phone!!!

So they don't answer for me, but they answer for Post Calls???

Hmmm....
 
Fascinating!
 
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I'm thinking the next time I call some of those folks, I'm using my cell! Or blocking my number! :D
 
Deb~

Who do you use? and is it expensive?
 
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www.postcalls.net

Don't sign up online! You should call Kathy at 888-229-5708 and use referral code 7068632586.

Tell her I sent you.

Cost is 7.5 cents a call.
 
I've heard of a telephone post, but I thought they held up telephone wires. I've never heard of a telephone post making a telephone call before.
 
I block my number sometimes too but don't have a ton of luck with it!
 
I was going to suggest maybe they have caller ID.
There is a girl that I have been trying to get ahold of forever now, and she just refuses to answer. I Know She Is Home!
 
Hey Deb,

Tell us how it goes tomorrow! I'll be at fair ALL day and need to get up at 5 am! Ugh, I need to get to bed!:D
 
Chozengirl said:
I was going to suggest maybe they have caller ID.
There is a girl that I have been trying to get ahold of forever now, and she just refuses to answer. I Know She Is Home!
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I had a " Host" and I use the term lightly who didn't return calls until I called and didn't leave a message (I Always use the cell) well she does reverse call or whatever you call it and says Hello .....(Not my name) and I say HI ...... this is Laurel you PC consultant how is the catty show going ? She of course is startled and says OH i didn't recognize the number i thought you were my friend's new number. After we hang up I am going YES finally. well she still hasn't closed:(
 
With post calls your number comes up on the ID.
 
I don't block my number when I call people, because I don't answer those calls. If a number comes up on caller ID as "unavailable", I let it go to voice mail. I know many other people do that, too.
 
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AJPratt said:
With post calls your number comes up on the ID.
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Just sent a call to my cell phone...it was not my number on the ID. It was area code 405.
 
Ann both sides of my family dont answer name unkown nuber unknown either so we always get to talk on the machine since our # comes up like that when we use our long distance
 
AJPratt said:
With post calls your number comes up on the ID.
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My director has used post calls and when she has her # hasnt shown up so I hae actually ignored those calls (till I realized it was her calling)
 
What kind of reaction do you get from PostCalls? I know I get annoyed when I get a digital voice of Tommy Thompson, a local politician or President Bush imploring me to vote, although I'm not sure how I'd react to a voice I know personally.And yes, I have received phone calls from President Bush. Digital, granted but it was still kinda cool to hear the President's voice on my phone!
 

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Why do some people get their calls answered while I don't?

There could be several reasons for this. It might depend on the availability of the representatives at the time you call, the volume of calls they are receiving, or even the specific nature of your inquiry. It's also possible that they prioritize calls based on urgency or type of request.

What should I do if my calls are not being answered?

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