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

[Christ Follower]

Well my contacts today didn't do much for me.

A friend that was supposed to book ended up telling me "maybe sometime down the road."

Did a host coaching call, got ahold of a catalog host to see if she would be ready to close by the 14th and that's about it. All the rest were answering machines.

 

[Bren706]

No contacts for me today (holding my head in shame). Our monthly cluster meeting was tonight.

 

[raebates]

I wound up with 2 contacts on Saturday but no visible results.I had six contacts on Monday resulting in 1 order and three mini-catalog requests.

 

[raebates]

Tonight I had six contacts. There were no measurable results, but I'm so glad I made those calls. Here's why.One woman told me that my party was the best one she had ever been to. She said that it was fun and informative. She had never had so much fun at a PC party. If she ever decides to host a party, she wants me to be the consultant.Another woman thanked me for helping her with a problem she had mentioned at the party. We talked for about 10 minutes. (Most of my CCCs last 2 or 3 minutes.) She went on to tell me that what she likes about me is that I am upbeat and positive without being obnoxious. I assured her that there are many who would disagree. She told me that if they think that, they're wrong, and I can quote her on that. It occurred to me that positive feedback is one of those unmeasurable results from consistently making CCCs.

 

[Bren706]

That is wonderful Rae! I love your approach!

Today's contacts (besides the few answering machines I got, and the host coaching calls I made) were:

~A couple potential booking leads that I need to call back, or they will call me back.

~A host that had postponed a February show. I called her back to reschedule. She booked March 29th.

~Another host that had to postpone her show, originally scheduled for February 7th. She won't have her March work schedule until next week, and will call me then. (I hope!) This same host was a guest at an October show, and took opportunity info for her college aged daughter, so I inquired about that. The daughter is not interested at the time.

 

[susanr613]

May I chime in? 321 is a biggie for me this year, esp as I am actively building a team so I can walk as a Director at National Conf.

I started in November, so my own customer base is not "aged", but I got a bunch of leads from a former consultant. Problem is that no one I call is interested in anything earlier than summer.

So...today booked a March (been chasing these guys down since January), added 3 to my mailing list, got one "call in April for a June party". No recruiting leads.

Time for bed -

 

[Gina M]

Tonight I had six contacts. There were no measurable results, but I'm so glad I made those calls. Here's why.

One woman told me that my party was the best one she had ever been to. She said that it was fun and informative. She had never had so much fun at a PC party. If she ever decides to host a party, she wants me to be the consultant.

Another woman thanked me for helping her with a problem she had mentioned at the party. We talked for about 10 minutes. (Most of my CCCs last 2 or 3 minutes.) She went on to tell me that what she likes about me is that I am upbeat and positive without being obnoxious. I assured her that there are many who would disagree. She told me that if they think that, they're wrong, and I can quote her on that.

It occurred to me that positive feedback is one of those unmeasurable results from consistently making CCCs.

That's great Rae! I had emailed a gal I met almost 2 years ago at a show - she had said to keep in touch regarding possibly doing a show - she had some health problems and was unable to do one. I email her my monthly newsletter and email once every few months to see how she's doing and if she'd like to host a show. She emailed me back yesterday and commended me on how great I was about following up with her and appreciated me keeping in contact. She admired me and how I run my business - needless to say - it made my day! She may do a show in the spring but even if she doesn't - it's still nice to be appreciated for doing our job!

 

[Christ Follower]

Yesterday I made a bunch of calls and it resulted in one MIA catalog host from Janurary snapping at me saying she was in Florida b/c her mom had a heart attack and she couldn't discuss anything about PC now.

I did get a cooking show for March 8th though from another girl so that was good. Finally something on the calendar for March! I need way more than that but it's a start.

 

[raebates]

I haven't made my calls yet tonight, but I had two contacts this morning. I stopped by my favorite coffee shop to pick up a pound of freshly ground Blueberry Cinnamon Crumble. While the young woman was weighing out my beans, another woman behind the counter asked (pointing to my PC shirt) if I still sold PC. I assured her I did. She recently broke two wonderful, old, well-seasoned stones. As I was commiserating with her, a customer came to stand beside me. As I moved aside for the woman I was speaking to to help her, the customer said to me, "Do you have a catalog?" I told them both that I'd run out while the young lady was grinding my beans and grab them each a catalog.When I came back in I handed a catalog to the customer, pointing out my contact info on the back. I then returned to the counter to speak with the woman who had broken her beloved stones. I told her that she could replace both those stones at 60% off by doing a February catalog show. She was really excited. I'll be sending her a host kit in tomorrow's mail. Yippee!Then, this afternoon, I stopped in at another coffee house (the green one on every other corner) to sip a warm drink and waste a little time before an appointment. Well, the young woman behind the counter was a recruit lead I'd been trying to reconnect with. She was just ending her shift, so I did a recruiting interview while sipping my yummy coffee drink. She's not interested right this minute, but she's a solid lead for the (maybe not-so-distant) future.Then, at my appointment, the gentleman I was talking with started telling me how much his sister loves PC. She had a consultant, so it wasn't necessarily a lead. It was a contact, however.I've got my call list ready, and I'm looking forward to great responses. After all, I've already got my three contacts for today and I haven't even picked up the phone.

 

[sfdavis918]

Yesterday I made a bunch of calls and it resulted in one MIA catalog host from Janurary snapping at me saying she was in Florida b/c her mom had a heart attack and she couldn't discuss anything about PC now.

I did get a cooking show for March 8th though from another girl so that was good. Finally something on the calendar for March! I need way more than that but it's a start.

Oh, Ellen, I hate it when that happens! Like we are supposed to know what is going on in their lives at this very moment. And then if we did know, do they really think that we would call at such a time???? Ugh!!

 

[Bren706]

Sarah, how is your 3-2-1 coming along?

I made a couple of contacts today. The first one was at Weight Watchers. The clerk weighing me asked me about it. I was not able to get her contact info, but I did leave her a mini-catalog.

The second contact was a customer care call. She had ordered the Mix 'n Scraper, so I was telling her about our new scrapers coming out. I will send her a new mini-catalog. A great relationship-building call.

 

[sfdavis918]

Thanks for asking Brenda! (I definitely need to be held accountable!) I have been sick all this week with a sore throat. I am the type of person that can not function with a sore throat. To me it is the worst! I mean, I would rather endure child birth!!! So needless to say, I haven't made any connections. I am finally feeling a bit better (sore throat is turning into a cold finally) so hopefully I will start back up tomorrow. No, let me rephrase that, I WILL make calls tomorrow. I am sitting here looking at a stack of receipts 3 inches high so I don't lack people to call, that's for sure!!

 

[raebates]

Wound up with 8 contacts last night, including a woman who double-checked my phone number as she put it in her address book. I reminded her to put me under "P" for Pampered Chef. That makes it much easier to find me in a PC emergency.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Wound up with 8 contacts last night, including a woman who double-checked my phone number as she put it in her address book. I reminded her to put me under "P" for Pampered Chef. That makes it much easier to find me in a PC emergency.

I love that you do that Rae - I need to remember to tell people that!

Sarah, I've been sick too, and it's been hard getting back into 3-2-1.....we can do it Girl! I need to get back on the phone, but I've had such awful coughing spasms when I talk......I've done better today, though!

I've had my 3 contacts today....and won't be on the phone tonight, because of Valentines......but so far today, I've:

1. Taken care of a quality issue for a guest from January, who needed to exchange some SA. She isn't interested in booking at this time, but is invited to another show in March, and is excited about seeing the new products at that one.

2. Spoke with a friend of mine who is thinking of having at least a Catalog Show in March, because she really really wants the 10" executive skillet.

3. Talked to a past host, who ALMOST signed last year at this time, and then had some major family issues that took her out of state....I've kept in contact with her, but without any pressure. Today, I talked to her because her PHD is about to expire. She placed an order for a few things....thanked me for staying in contact with her, "but not beating her over the head to sign up", and assured me that one day she would be ready, so not to give up on her!

I also did some host coaching for some shows next week - my show for Tuesday is expecting 17! (so far)......so I think I'm done with contacts today...now I need to make a Valentines Dinner for my men.:chef:

 

[Bren706]

No contacts for me today. I stayed at home, so no errands or contacts that way, and my normal phone time is 7-8pm, but I am taking the night off from the phone to spend Valentine's with my DH and kids!

 

[raebates]

I made three CCCs. They were nice, but garnered no visible results.I also did a little host coaching, including firming up a March party.

 

[sfdavis918]

No contacts for me today either. My voice wouldn't cooperate! So tomorrow it is. I am sending out my newsletter today (better late than never) and am borrowing pamperedlinda's "let's chat" section. So that should motivate me to get in gear. I don't want to look bad to anyone who actually reads my newsletter!

 

[Christ Follower]

I didn't make any contacts today b/c I was too busy trying to track down all my catalog hosts that were SUPPOSED to close. I only closed one at $150. My $500 cooking show that was suppsed to go in today wont go in till Tuesday now (bummer no double points) but it is a $700 show now.

I had 2 catty hosts NOT return my calls and 1 emailed me saying her "orders are in the mail." What??? Oh well. I will have to make 6 contacts tomorrow. Computer is still crashed too so here I am at my mom's.....

 

[Bren706]

I can't remember now if I made any contacts last night or not. Tonight, I made two contacts. However, both said their schedules are very busy right now, and to call them back in the spring! That is the story of my Pampered Chef phone life these days! EVERYBODY says they are too busy right now! It is getting so frustrating!!!! I only have 3 shows on the books for March right now. My goal is to have 8-10, and I am also going to be out of town the first week in March.............

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I can't remember now if I made any contacts last night or not. Tonight, I made two contacts. However, both said their schedules are very busy right now, and to call them back in the spring! That is the story of my Pampered Chef phone life these days! EVERYBODY says they are too busy right now! It is getting so frustrating!!!! I only have 3 shows on the books for March right now. My goal is to have 8-10, and I am also going to be out of town the first week in March.............

I'm having problems with bookings for March too, Brenda! I have 5 right now, but need double that....and my last 3 shows - I've had ZERO bookings! Today I had Bridal Shower - and I always have great sales for Bridal Showers, but can never get bookings when I do them, - I'm not sure what I am doing wrong. I know that one of my other shows, I was sick while I was doing it, and so I didn't even care if I got bookings - I just wanted to get in, get it done, and get home!:yuck: So - I had several contacts today - but not much came from it.

 

[Gina M]

No contacts today - but had an open house along with a Lia Sophia rep last night - it's $757 in sales and I got one booking on the calendar for March! Yea! Now I only have 2 shows in March so far but at least they are there. Hoping to add a couple of more still for March. I have one last show in Feb on the 29th - hoping for a few more bookings for spring from that. Still have several people who want to do shows but can't commit to dates yet (story of my life and many others!)

 

[sfdavis918]

I feel for you all with the bookings. I am in the same boat. I don't have any for March yet. Hopefully calls this week will change that. I'm going to try the "spring is in the air" let's celebrate road and see how that works.

Becky-I was having a hard time with bookings at shows up until my last two. Each one of those got me one booking each. I'm hoping that is changing my luck.

I had some contacts today at a birthday party my son attended. More like just informing people that I am a PC consultant. I also sent out my newsletter on Thursday and got two emails back about shows and one about donating an item for a school fundraiser.

Definitely on the phone tomorrow. It's supposed to be in the high 60's so I'm not sure how well I will do. DH is really sick with a cold so we won't be going anywhere.

 

[raebates]

I don't make Saturday calls (unless otherwise arranged), but I had two calls from people seeking me for PC purposes. One placed an order. The other asked a question. I also did a bit of host coaching. Got an email from my next host. She had emailed before to say that she had invited 50 people. The email yesterday said she'd invited 25 more. There is a new consultant at her very large church, and she has been invited to 7 parties with the other consultant in the past 2 months. She took me seriously when I suggested she ask everyone and make sure she goes outside that church group. I love hosts like her.

 

[sfdavis918]

Got one contact in. Talked to someone about a fundraiser and she is taking me up on it. She will be by the house to pick up everything. The school she is raising money for is having a pancake breakfast next Saturday and she will show off the catalog there, as well as I am donating a $25 gift certificate for the raffle. I'm very excited about this as it seems she is also excited!

 

[JAE]

Well, I booked a show on Thursday for March 1 and booked a show for February 28 just yesterday! What? I have two others in the works (meaning, can't get ahold of them). Plus, I'm trying to get ahold of some catalog shows. And, I have to call everyone who came to my spring preview show. They all went away hoping to get $150 in orders. That would be nice.

 

[raebates]

Three contacts today. One led to a March show. Happy, happy Rae.

 

[Bren706]

Made 2-3 contacts today. The only one worth posting about said she "would take a look at it" (or look into it) when I asked if she was interested in hosting. I am going to send her a full size catalog, with the specials, and follow up in a few days. Another person had no interest. She did mention that she is not receiving my newsletter, so I will try resending.

 

[raebates]

I've already got three contacts in for today. I'll be making calls this evening, though.My favorite contact today was when I walked into our local Christian library. The volunteer there said, "Oh, my goodness. You won't believe this. I was literally just thinking about you."She went on to tell me that she had been given a 29 Minutes to Dinner cookbook and wanted to order one to have on hand for the next wedding shower or almost-forgotten birthday gift. I went back to my van to get her a catalog and an order form. (Another reason to always have those with you.) I walked out of the library with a $40+ order.

 

[sfdavis918]

I made 4 calls today but only talked to one person. She had taken information about the opportunity for her husband, but he has since gotten a job so won't want to do it now. She said to call back in a month or so and she may be ready to book a show.

Left messages for the other three people.

I'm just happy that I have finally gotten back on the 3-2-1 wagon!! (Well, at least the three part!)

 

[Bren706]

No contacts for me today. UGH!!! The kids and I went to Moe's Southwestern Grille for dinner with some friends tonight, which cut into all of my phone time. I attempted calls during the day, but I only got answering machines. I did chat with my newest recruit, and spoke to a couple of hosts.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Had a show tonight with 12 guests. 2 bookings, and sales are at $850, with several outside orders coming.....(there were supposed to be 24 there, but because of the weather, half canceled - good thing the show was so big to begin with!)

The best parts were that I was able to accomplish full service check-out with everyone, and both of the bookings were with people I really connected with, and who were a lot of fun at the show - so I'm really looking forward to working with them!

 

[sfdavis918]

Had a show tonight with 12 guests. 2 bookings, and sales are at $850, with several outside orders coming.....(there were supposed to be 24 there, but because of the weather, half canceled - good thing the show was so big to begin with!)

The best parts were that I was able to accomplish full service check-out with everyone, and both of the bookings were with people I really connected with, and who were a lot of fun at the show - so I'm really looking forward to working with them!

That is awesome Becky, good job!!

 

[raebates]

I had a couple more contacts, but nothing definite.

 

[raebates]

Wow, everyone must be working hard tonight.

I went to the eye doctor today. (For any of those who are wondering, I tend to schedule my annual checkups all about the same time. That makes it easier for me to remember and gets everything out of the way at once.) I now have another May show. Made four contacts. I love my job.

 

[janetupnorth]

I booked another catalog show today! That's 6 for the month!!!! Some are small, some a little more but every little bit counts.This was a lady who was interested from an e-mail I sent in January, but her FIL was in the hospital and they were driving an hour each night to see him.I e-mailed checking in JUST ON HIM - didn't mention PC at all!She e-mail back saying he was out of the hospital and now in rehab locally so how about that catalog show?I desperately need to work on March and April more, but February is rounding out better than expected! Especially with the whole family sick and out of commission for a week! God knew I needed catalog shows!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I booked another catalog show today! That's 6 for the month!!!! Some are small, some a little more but every little bit counts.

This was a lady who was interested from an e-mail I sent in January, but her FIL was in the hospital and they were driving an hour each night to see him.

I e-mailed checking in JUST ON HIM - didn't mention PC at all!

She e-mail back saying he was out of the hospital and now in rehab locally so how about that catalog show?

I desperately need to work on March and April more, but February is rounding out better than expected! Especially with the whole family sick and out of commission for a week! God knew I needed catalog shows!

Yea Janet! Maybe some of these catalog shows will garner some bookings for March and April!

 

[janetupnorth]

Yea Janet! Maybe some of these catalog shows will garner some bookings for March and April!

Not usually, but one that did a catalog show this month, booked another catalog show for April (wants spring products and the colander set).

She is up to 3 catalog shows a year for me now average!

She also told me that the cooking show and catalog show I lost to another consultant was due to the fact that the other consultant told people she'd enter their shows as cooking shows and give them $15 free. It hurt my sales with a catalog show going at work because the host beat this lady to EVERYONE! Oh well, in the long run, I know I'm running my business honestly and it will eventually catch up to this consultant (I hope...) I've lost a few shows to this consultant and her director with their "not so honest" methods, but know God will bless in the long run.

 

[janetupnorth]

P.S. Becky - GOOD sales yesterday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Not usually, but one that did a catalog show this month, booked another catalog show for April (wants spring products and the colander set).

She is up to 3 catalog shows a year for me now average!

She also told me that the cooking show and catalog show I lost to another consultant was due to the fact that the other consultant told people she'd enter their shows as cooking shows and give them $15 free. It hurt my sales with a catalog show going at work because the host beat this lady to EVERYONE! Oh well, in the long run, I know I'm running my business honestly and it will eventually catch up to this consultant (I hope...) I've lost a few shows to this consultant and her director with their "not so honest" methods, but know God will bless in the long run.

So sorry you have to deal with that situation - but you are right....God will bless. My director always says "do the right thing, at the right time, and for the right reason, and you can't lose."

 

[Bren706]

No phone calls for me again today. But when I went to pick up my girl scout cookies, the lady (who had a small catty show for me last summer) told me she gave my name to someone and I should expect a call in the next few days.

Also, I attended a Usbourne Book show tonight. The consultant did not have a PC rep, so we talked about exchanging parties. (I was thinking about booking before she talked about exchanging, because I am a sucker for children's books, and I had a long wish list). I booked a May show, and gave her my business card. I will be adding her to my newsletter list, and we will probably talk about booking her show in April.

 

[Bren706]

Amy, how is 3-2-1 going for you? Are you hiding on us? How about everyone else? (Sarah, JAE, Ellen)

 

[ChefBeckyD]

No phone calls for me again today. But when I went to pick up my girl scout cookies, the lady (who had a small catty show for me last summer) told me she gave my name to someone and I should expect a call in the next few days.

Also, I attended a Usbourne Book show tonight. The consultant did not have a PC rep, so we talked about exchanging parties. (I was thinking about booking before she talked about exchanging, because I am a sucker for children's books, and I had a long wish list). I booked a May show, and gave her my business card. I will be adding her to my newsletter list, and we will probably talk about booking her show in April.

I LOVE Usbourne Books! It's the only other home party plan that I find interesting. My consultant stopped selling and there isn't another in the close vicinity, so a while back I actually toyed with the idea of selling books too. Decided to focus just on PC - but I love the books!

 

[sfdavis918]

I had to leave all messages today!! I am making myself make calls when the boys go down for their naps in the afternoon, but it's not really working out well. No one is home! I guess I will have to go back to evening calls. Oh well!

I have a show tomorrow evening and there should be around 7-10 in attendance so that should be fun. I'm thinking of changing up a couple of things based on the Lemon Aid Lady's book "Presentations for Profits." Wish me luck!

 

[raebates]

Yesterday my second contact of the day was with the woman to whom my PC box was delivered. That's right, I have FedEx to thank for another meeting. I've contacted the HO.Made four contacts in total, with no real results. Got in some good host coaching calls, though.

 

[sfdavis918]

Had a show last night. Another $1000!! WAHOO!!!! Only trouble is I'm not getting any bookings, or I am just getting one at these shows. I have asked everyone! Last night there was one person who booked, one who's SIL is a consultant and one who's best friend just started selling. Everyone else placed big orders but did not want to book. I mean I even had one lady who bought the 12 Qt stockpot! I told her how she could get it at a discount by even doing a catalog show, but no go! Her friends were telling her she was crazy! Oh well, I'll take that commission!

So I got all of my contacts there last night. I'm going to try one more day of afternoon contacts even though they haven't been that great for me. Next week I will try to get back to making calls in the evening.

How's everyone else doing? Any shows planned this weekend?

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Had a show last night. Another $1000!! WAHOO!!!! Only trouble is I'm not getting any bookings, or I am just getting one at these shows. I have asked everyone! Last night there was one person who booked, one who's SIL is a consultant and one who's best friend just started selling. Everyone else placed big orders but did not want to book. I mean I even had one lady who bought the 12 Qt stockpot! I told her how she could get it at a discount by even doing a catalog show, but no go! Her friends were telling her she was crazy! Oh well, I'll take that commission!

So I got all of my contacts there last night. I'm going to try one more day of afternoon contacts even though they haven't been that great for me. Next week I will try to get back to making calls in the evening.

How's everyone else doing? Any shows planned this weekend?

I have my first power cooking show tomorrow....hoping that goes okay.

I had a fun interactive show last night - only 5 in attendance, but got 3 bookings.

The nice thing about being in a location with the highest unemployment/worst economic forecast in the nation is that everyone wants to book to get stuff for free!

 

[sfdavis918]

I have my first power cooking show tomorrow....hoping that goes okay.

I had a fun interactive show last night - only 5 in attendance, but got 3 bookings.

The nice thing about being in a location with the highest unemployment/worst economic forecast in the nation is that everyone wants to book to get stuff for free!

I can't wait to hear how your power cooking show goes! I'm excited for that one. I have a friend who is interested in doing it...in May!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Oh, and Sarah - congrats on the $1000 show - you are going to have an amazing paycheck this month!

 

[Gina M]

Well I've been in contact with 3 people who are checking their calendars for spring shows - probably will all book in April - I already have 2 shows scheduled then and a catalog show so I'm psyched! Don't have another show til Feb. 29th but then have 2 in March as well.

 

[Bren706]

Way to go on your $1k show, Sarah!!!! I am still waiting for the day of my $1000 show.

Last night, had a show, with only 4-5 guests in attendance. Two of them were guests at the same show that the host attended. The fifth one did not arrive until the demo was done. She had just been at a show a couple of weeks ago, and has recently attended/hosted some other DS shows. She may book a show 5-6 months out. One of the repeat guests may book a March show, but also thinks PC may be a great opportunity for her DIL, who is an Army wife. I am going to follow up with this guest on Tuesday, before I close the show.

Today, I got an e-mail posted on a loop from a fellow clustermate looking for someone to do a show scheduled for tomorrow. She has back pains, and does not want to cancel on the host So, now I have a show booked for tomorrow! Yay!! So, I talked to the host. The clustermate mentioned that the host said there a 4 potential bookings, 2 catty shows and 2 kitchen shows.

I talked to another contact today, and booked a March catty show.

Talked to a couple February hosts to try to close out. One needs to wait until payday (next Friday). Another one wants to wait until Monday. And there are 3 that are MIA! UGH! :cry: :yuck: