Boost Your Success with 3-2-1 Accountability: A Productivity Diary

[Christ Follower]

Good luck Julie!!! Let us know as soon as you find it. That would so stress me out!

 

[mommyhugz1978]

1. I went to McD to follow-up on a potential recruit. Off today. I'll touch base Monday. Heh, tax deducible breakfast when doing my business.

2. Met a consultant for another company, invited to my holiday bazaar I'm arranging. She used to be a PC consultant. Has former clients she's going to put me in touch with.

3. Got a random call for placing an order. Talked to her about catalog and online e-invites, made that order into a catalog show. (Sad news- Had all her information written down, left on couch with calendar, paper was gone after I left for an errand. We can't find it. My husband actually went through our entire garbage can today (trash day) to search for it. Didn't find. It has to be somewhere! Pray that I find it, or she calls me back after not receiving the packet as I promised. We talked for over 45 minutes!!!

Do you have caller ID ..?? TO call her back???

 

[mommyhugz1978]

OKay I jsut got back from a show a couple of hours ago... sales are a little over $200.00 but it is not closed yet... Booked one show for Oct!!!!! WHoo!!

 

[Christ Follower]

Tonight was the night for shows I guess! I can't wait till the one I have on Monday. It's for a girl I just met at a show last month! I wont know anyone there and LOVE to get new contacts!

 

[JAE]

I did make a few calls this morning. Talked to a host from last month who wants to try a catalog show for September to get 60% off cookware and left a message with another one. No orders, yet. Left a message with a potential fundraising host. Called someone to book a December fundraiser and she didn't answer. I opened and closed a catalog show today, and I earned 421 cookware points from that. I'm up to 1036 points total, and my September is just beginning. My goal is 5000 points so I can get the 7 and 5 piece Exec. cookware sets. I would like the 10" SS Saute Pan, too, so I could use another 850 on top of the 5000. I have a show for the next three Tuesdays, one Thursday and one Monday. Hope to sell lots of cookware. Every single one of those shows is from me doing the "3" in 3-2-1.

 

[Christ Follower]

Great job JAE!

 

[Christ Follower]

I got a lot of machines today but did speak to some actual people. I spoke with an up-coming (Sat.) host to make sure things were in order there.

I left a message w/a potential booking. (Will follow up Mon.)

Spoke (again) with a potential Octiober booking that wanted me to follow up w/her this month. She's still not ready and wants me to call back in a couple of weeks.

Talked w/a past host and invited her to my Fall Open house at the end of the month. I sent her off the new catty today with specials flyer thru. December.

 

[amy07]

did a show yesterday afternoon. 1 booking for Nov (she's also interested in the biz, wants the kit credit). 1 potential fundraiser, and 2 other potential bookings from people who couldn't make the show but told host they are interested. I'm thinking that 4 bookings from one show is a definite indicator that the host should sign! So I'm really going to talk with her in the next few days before we close her show.

 

[Christ Follower]

Set a date for an October show!!!

Still need to make two more contacts though....

 

[JAE]

I don't try to do PC on Sundays, but I had to hand out product to some people at church. I saw a catalog show host, and she has a potential booking for me to call. Yea!
Ellen, you are doing great, BTW. Am I remembering right that I met you at conference? Wave 1, Suzie Lite, Selling the Dream.

 

[pamperedgirl3]

How long do you go before giving up on potential bookings from shows that won't call you back? I have a show from April that wrote on her outside order that she wanted a show. Called her--too busy call back. I've been calling back for several months now & she won't answer her phone or return my calls. The other one is from a July show. She marked on her dpds that she was interested in a show, but left before placing an order so I didn't get a chance to talk to her. Started calling the next day & she has never answered or called me back. When do you just give up?? I'm not desperate for bookings & these are both out of town, so I'm thinking forget it if they don't have the courtesy to answer the phone or call back.

 

[Christ Follower]

I don't try to do PC on Sundays, but I had to hand out product to some people at church. I saw a catalog show host, and she has a potential booking for me to call. Yea!
Ellen, you are doing great, BTW. Am I remembering right that I met you at conference? Wave 1, Suzie Lite, Selling the Dream.

Yep, we met at Suzie Lites class and I was sitting right next to MomtoEli. That was a good class.

 

[Christ Follower]

How long do you go before giving up on potential bookings from shows that won't call you back? I have a show from April that wrote on her outside order that she wanted a show. Called her--too busy call back. I've been calling back for several months now & she won't answer her phone or return my calls. The other one is from a July show. She marked on her dpds that she was interested in a show, but left before placing an order so I didn't get a chance to talk to her. Started calling the next day & she has never answered or called me back. When do you just give up?? I'm not desperate for bookings & these are both out of town, so I'm thinking forget it if they don't have the courtesy to answer the phone or call back.

I have 2-3 just like that! I finally got the machine (again) and basically said, "This is Ellen with The pampered chef. I just wanted to follow up with you since you told me you wanted to host a show. Please call me at.... if you're still interested because I don't want to keep bothering you if you have changed your mind of if it's not a good time." This is after I have called over 5 times with NO response. I never heard from either one again. I even offered (on the machine) a new catalog even if the time was not right. No response. Good luck!

 

[mommyhugz1978]

SO I had my show on Friday night... booked one more Oct show...... and its still open!!!!

 

[sfdavis918]

I have 2-3 just like that! I finally got the machine (again) and basically said, "This is Ellen with The pampered chef. I just wanted to follow up with you since you told me you wanted to host a show. Please call me at.... if you're still interested because I don't want to keep bothering you if you have changed your mind of if it's not a good time." This is after I have called over 5 times with NO response. I never heard from either one again. I even offered (on the machine) a new catalog even if the time was not right. No response. Good luck!

This is what I do too. I usually try about 4 times. I want to do what I can to get in touch with them, but I don't want to hound them. I also tend to wonder what kind of hosts they will be if it's this hard to book a show. Not to say that all will be bad hosts, but it is a red flag. Oh, and I ususally keep a note that I left that message and then call again in about 6 months or so. (By then they have probably forgotten my name and will answer my call again )

 

[amy07]

How long do you go before giving up on potential bookings from shows that won't call you back? I have a show from April that wrote on her outside order that she wanted a show. Called her--too busy call back. I've been calling back for several months now & she won't answer her phone or return my calls. The other one is from a July show. She marked on her dpds that she was interested in a show, but left before placing an order so I didn't get a chance to talk to her. Started calling the next day & she has never answered or called me back. When do you just give up?? I'm not desperate for bookings & these are both out of town, so I'm thinking forget it if they don't have the courtesy to answer the phone or call back.

I don't ever give up, but I do stop calling as I don't want to annoy them. BUT having said that, I send new catalogs, recipes, and specials. I keep my name & PC in front of them periodically. It has paid off too. I also had a potential host from an April so, she FINALLY booked for Oct. I know that I have often told someone that I would host a party for them, and it has taken a long time to actually do it (life happens), but I do it.

 

[pamperedgirl3]

Maybe I'll go ahead & call one more time leaving a message that I don't want to bother them if they've changed their mind. Then each season, just mail a mini catalog. I don't want to waste my time with this when I have people who WILL answer my call!! Thanks!

 

[pamperedgirl3]

I am really looking forward to starting the 3-2-1 soon. I haven't because I've been pregnant all year & every time I wanted to, I was too tired or something pregnancy related came up. But I'm due in 5 weeks, so with my September shows, I'm starting back up with ccc & obviously have lots of other past customers from this year to call when I get caught up on current customers. It's been so exciting to read how well so many of you are doing with the 3-2-1!

 

[raebates]

Well, my weekend was fabulous! I feel all rested and relaxed, and I'm ready to jump right back in with my contacts today!I made some host calls on Friday and stopped to check on a host on Sunday evening, but I don't really count those as contacts. I also spent about seven hours on Saturday with Katie and Tina. We talked a bit of PC, but I don't count those as contacts, either.

 

[Christ Follower]

Just got home from a show....

Asked everyone there about the business opportunity...no takers

Asked everyone there about hosting a show....maybe a catalog show...maybe.

The show totals are over $600 with orders still coming in. The host totals are higher b/c of the past host's booking benefit. So far from this show, 295 pan-o-rama points. Plus the host is still deciding which set she wants.

Before the show, I collected one of my catty hosts show. Only about $170 or so. I'll take it....better than nothin'.

 

[amy07]

need to get back on the call wagon. I only did host coaching last night, and those were while I was driving to my cluster meeting, which by the way was one of the best meetings my director has ever had!

 

[Christ Follower]

You can do it Amy!!!

 

[Christ Follower]

I did my 3-2-1 today.

1 guest from a show I did on Thursday checked the "maybe" box. She's getting ready to move and cast host right now but would like to "someday." I'm trying to get her to do a catty show for now since she expressed interest in the 5 piece cookware. We'll see....

I collected an order for a show I'm doing. (48 more pan-o-rama points for me!)

I spoke with a host that was SUPOSSED to do a show on the 18th, it got moved to the 27th. (at least it's still this month).

I made a few other calls that aren't anything yet.

 

[Christ Follower]

BTW, where's everyone been lately???? I'm trying to hold you accountable!!!

DO YOUR 3-2-1!!!

 

[GourmetGirl]

I know, I know... I haven't been posting... life's been crazy

I started grad school this week and had a show last Thursday, Sunday and one on this Thursday. I did mention PC to 2 of my new classmates and they were both really excited to hear that I did PC (I didn't go any further yet as we just met and I have to be in class with them for 2 years...). I am picking up 2-3 more orders from my mystery host on Thursday, closing my Sunday show on Friday, I also signed up to work the chocolate extravaganza booth in November for a 3 hours shift in November (this year they are moving it to the convention center -- yippee! WAAAY more space!). I also have been working my normal hours during all of this, so needless to say things have been crazy for me. I am now thinking I am crazy to work 20 hours a week, take a full load at grad school and have 2 PC shows a week. It also doesn't help that my sleep schedule is still off, so I have been out of it. So that's why I haven't been on here lately. I'm not sure how much I'll be able to come on with everything, but will try to stop by twice a week. Way to go Ellen and Amy! Keep it up!

 

[amy07]

last night I did new consultant training so that took my calling time, but I was able to squeeze in a call to a potential host,no date yet, but we'll see. Oh, and on a downside my show for Sunday called trying to cancel (she left a message on my cell). I'll get with her today to see what's going on. It was actually a show swap, so if she cancels I guess I can free up her day that I had set aside to do her show to do PC! Oh, and I also talked to another potential recruit, who asked me to send her some more info on the biz. I would just meet with her, but she's out of state so this is the only way. Keep your fingers crossed!

 

[JAE]

Hey all! I had a show last night and that's where I did my 3-2-1. Well, I did the 3 and 1/2 of the 2. No takers for the 1, but I talked about throughout the show because I only took new kit products.

 

[raebates]

I squeezed in a few calls before my Monday night team meeting. They resulted in 1 scheduled show and 1 order.Tuesday I made calls. Built some customer relations.

 

[Christ Follower]

last night I did new consultant training so that took my calling time, but I was able to squeeze in a call to a potential host,no date yet, but we'll see. Oh, and on a downside my show for Sunday called trying to cancel (she left a message on my cell). I'll get with her today to see what's going on. It was actually a show swap, so if she cancels I guess I can free up her day that I had set aside to do her show to do PC! Oh, and I also talked to another potential recruit, who asked me to send her some more info on the biz. I would just meet with her, but she's out of state so this is the only way. Keep your fingers crossed!

Way to go Amy! Keep us posted!

 

[Christ Follower]

I was supposed to close two shows today. Both need to wait till tomorrow now! I have about $1500 in sales so far this month, but not 1 cent submitted!

 

[raebates]

Made my calls this evening. Talked with several people. Results were an order and I answered several questions for a couple of clients. Feels like a successful evening.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I've been on vacation (got back late Monday evening)- and then had to jump right into a show when I got back.....so tonight was the first chance I had to make calls.......WOW!
Booked 2 fundraisers for Girl Scouts in Oct.! My contact has several troupes of varying ages, and she says its about 40 families involved - so she wanted to break it into 2 shows, and offer 2 different times - so she took 2 of my 3 remaining dates for Oct!!! A Thursday and a Saturday! I now have 12 shows for Oct!!! I also called a newlywed past host - she married a young man from my church, and we went to the wedding, and of course gifted them w/ a PC certificate. I received a thank-you note in the mail yesterday, and she had added a P.S. to call her to book a show in their new house!:thumbup: ALSO! I got an email from a friend of a past host - she wanted to book a fundraiser for Nov. for the W. Michigan Downs Syndrome Assoc. :thumbup: :thumbup: So I called her and got it on the books for Nov 10th.And finally, I got a phone call from the sister of a wonderful repeat hostess - inviting me to her sisters surprise 40th birthday party! What an incredible blessing it is to have a job where I can make so many wonderful friends - and where my clients don't just think of me as the PC lady - they also consider me a friend!You know, I have been marveling, and thanking God on an almost minute by minute basis for the way my business has just boomed the past few months.......I can only think that it isn't me - it is God's hand of blessing. My director always says "When you do the right things, at the right time, and for the right reasons, God will bless that." I think I am finally seeing the fruit of that in my business.

 

[Christ Follower]

Becky that is sooo wonderful! I love how you give all the glory to God! I have a lot of "potential" hosts that need me to call back soon. It's frustrating when it's not "on my calendar" but I know it'll work out better on God's timing. (that doesn't mean I wont still make calls though! :0) )

 

[amy07]

Oh, Becky I am so glad that I took the time to read your post before I typed mine in! What an inspiration!!

This has been "one of those days". Well actually it was going pretty good. Attempted to do some host coaching tonight, but couldn't reach them. But I did book 2 more shows -both for November, but that is great for me! But then on one last attempt at another host, she totally went off on me about having to buy the food for the recipe! She basically said, "I'm not buying anything, I don't even care about the stupid thing" and hung up. Here's the best part, she is someone that I actually thought that I had a budding friendship with. She was to be co-hosting this with her MIL, and she too has yet to return any of my calls. The bright spot of this whole situation? I never thought that the show would actually go thru, so I double booked it with another on a Saturday as my late show. So, I'll be home early to spend the evening with my family afterall. God is good!

Hope you all had nicer contacts!

 

[amy07]

oh, another good thing........my host from last Saturday has collected almost an additional $250 in orders, and she still has a few that I don't know about, plus her own order. So, what looked bleak when I left on Saturday is now turning into a decent show afterall!

 

[JAE]

I did get a date for a fundraiser in December. Very glad to have a December show. I didn't make many contacts today. Maybe tomorrow.

 

[tpchefrebecca]

I have only talked to 2 today. I haven't been able to do as much as I want but at least I have a booking for Oct.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

oh, another good thing........my host from last Saturday has collected almost an additional $250 in orders, and she still has a few that I don't know about, plus her own order. So, what looked bleak when I left on Saturday is now turning into a decent show afterall!

Amy, that is wonderful! and goes to show that host coaching doesn't stop at the show! Great Job!:thumbup:

 

[Christ Follower]

Okay, did my 3-2-1 today!

1 More catalog show for SEPTEMBER!!! (she wants the 5-piece cookware!)

Closed a catty show.

Spoke to two of my hosts of party's I'm trying to close. Got another order from one of them.

 

[raebates]

Made my calls. Scheduled two new shows! Another successful evening.

 

[PamperedTammy]

You know reading this particular thread is really encouraging!! We really ought to give ourselves a pat on the back and say well done. All of you deserve a :thumbup: :thumbup: !! Keep up the good work. I am all for you!!!!

 

[amy07]

well I've done an in person host coaching today, I dropped the packet off at her office (which I used to work there too). So I was able to talk to several other employees about PC, one in particular could be an awesome lead into the growing hispanic market in my area!!
Did a phone host coaching which went very well, she has 10 confirmed with a another 5 "highly likely":love:
And have another call to a potential recruit who is hopefully getting closer......

Oh, I also did a small training again tonight (PP+) for one of my new recruits. Seems like I've been very busy, but not alot of "real" results. But it pays off later, right?

And btw, I LOVE this thread and site, it keeps me focused on getting calls/contacts in!

 

[JAE]

I have a Sept. catalog that is flopping, but she gave me a name of someone who wants an October show. I called the person and we scheduled an October 29th show. I really hope the catalog gets at least $150 so she can get the booking bonus.

 

[Gina M]

I was busy today - talked to 2 hosts who need to close out their shows - had a show this afternoon and talked to my host for tomorrow - she's got 16 confirmed guests and is so excited for her show - can't wait! I'm over 1500 in panorama points right now - yea!!

 

[GourmetGirl]

I had a show tonight, which was okay... 4 guests cancelled today, so there were 4 people at the show. She had 3 outside orders already and has another 4-5 to collect. Hoping to be over $400, could get to $500, she liked the jump that that next level makes. and no bookings period. not even a maybe later. The show was still really run, and I did a garnishing show, which I think I will totally do again! On the down side, all my commission was spent before I got home (an hour drive), as I got a speeding ticket and almost got arrested, as I used to have an ID with my middle name, and now my license only has my first name, so somehow the system pulled me up saying I didn't have a license. So it took like 15 minutes for the cop to figure everything out. I was going 40 in a 30, and I totally didn't think the limit was 30 as I was on a bare road in the middle of nowhere (this host was crazy far away!). So needless to say, that sucked. and to top it off my dad had surgery this morning (he's okay) and I went strait from 1 job to this PC show. After I got the ticket I just sobbed. I am so stressed out with this schedule and really want to do 2 shows a week, but just am not sure if I can handle it. To make it even worse, I had a ticket 5 months ago when I was going through a big depression (1st ticket in 7 years!) and was having a break down, so to the cop it looks like I am this huge speeder and I totally am not. I am just emotionally a wreck right now and totally stressed out. Do I say any of this to the cop, nope I just smile and accept the ticket and apologize. Even though, I think this was the straw that just broke the camel's back and now realize that I need my meds adjusted and I can't handle everything. Sorry to vent to y'all, but I didn't know who do turn to without completely breaking down again at this time of night. On the up side, I just completed my 4th show of the month -- and this is the first time I have done more than 3 shows in a month! and I still have 2 shows to go!

 

[Christ Follower]

I had a show tonight, which was okay... 4 guests cancelled today, so there were 4 people at the show. She had 3 outside orders already and has another 4-5 to collect. Hoping to be over $400, could get to $500, she liked the jump that that next level makes. and no bookings period. not even a maybe later. The show was still really run, and I did a garnishing show, which I think I will totally do again! On the down side, all my commission was spent before I got home (an hour drive), as I got a speeding ticket and almost got arrested, as I used to have an ID with my middle name, and now my license only has my first name, so somehow the system pulled me up saying I didn't have a license. So it took like 15 minutes for the cop to figure everything out. I was going 40 in a 30, and I totally didn't think the limit was 30 as I was on a bare road in the middle of nowhere (this host was crazy far away!). So needless to say, that sucked. and to top it off my dad had surgery this morning (he's okay) and I went strait from 1 job to this PC show. After I got the ticket I just sobbed. I am so stressed out with this schedule and really want to do 2 shows a week, but just am not sure if I can handle it. To make it even worse, I had a ticket 5 months ago when I was going through a big depression (1st ticket in 7 years!) and was having a break down, so to the cop it looks like I am this huge speeder and I totally am not. I am just emotionally a wreck right now and totally stressed out. Do I say any of this to the cop, nope I just smile and accept the ticket and apologize. Even though, I think this was the straw that just broke the camel's back and now realize that I need my meds adjusted and I can't handle everything. Sorry to vent to y'all, but I didn't know who do turn to without completely breaking down again at this time of night. On the up side, I just completed my 4th show of the month -- and this is the first time I have done more than 3 shows in a month! and I still have 2 shows to go!

All I can say is :yuck: :yuck: :yuck: !!!

I'm so sorry! That stinks! <<<<<<<<hugs>>>>>>>>

 

[GourmetGirl]

Thanks Ellen... I needed that more than you can know! You are the best late night buddy a girl could ask for!

 

[amy07]

Well, I didn't do very well on calls today - as in I didn't make not a single one for bookings, BUT I did sign another consultant today!! I think that is productive for my biz! I also closed my show from Saturday. She was so happy with all the FREE stuff she got, and she also got the 5pc SS.
I did have a cancellation for one of my shows tomorrow, which I was totally expecting - even when she booked it I was skeptical, so I double booked the date.
My other host for tomorrow feels that she has 10 definite, with a possibility of 15. So, I'm expecting 5, possibly 7. But I think she is also interested in the biz, so we'll have to see!
Hope you guys had a great day, and are out working shows!!

 

[Christ Follower]

Well, I didn't do very well on calls today - as in I didn't make not a single one for bookings, BUT I did sign another consultant today!! I think that is productive for my biz! I also closed my show from Saturday. She was so happy with all the FREE stuff she got, and she also got the 5pc SS.
I did have a cancellation for one of my shows tomorrow, which I was totally expecting - even when she booked it I was skeptical, so I double booked the date.
My other host for tomorrow feels that she has 10 definite, with a possibility of 15. So, I'm expecting 5, possibly 7. But I think she is also interested in the biz, so we'll have to see!
Hope you guys had a great day, and are out working shows!!

That's great Amy! You're getting on that "1" part of the 3-2-1! Way to go!

 

[Christ Follower]

The only thing I did today was close a show that should've closed on Monday. (It was my DD'd birthday today so I was a little busy.)