Managing a Needy Party Host: Tips and Tricks

[chefbecky]

I have a host from a past party who is calling atleast once a week (someweeks 3 times a week) to ask questions, request recipes, and ask questions about other guests orders. I try to be nice but she is very needy. I've been able to find the recipes for her but I'd rather have her by the cookbooks than get them for free (right).

 

[Rebeccascabinet]

how long ago was this party?

 

[chefbecky]

Almost a 3 weeks ago. I'm new and going into my 2nd month. I work 40hrs a week at my other job and wanted to do this pt. but it seems I keep putting in 2 to 4 hrs a day with pc. Don't get me wrong I love doing this it's just this one host seems to need more attention than most of my other customers. Is this normal?

 

[chefann]

This host isn't typical. Sometimes you just run into someone who really needs some friends and takes your politeness as something more.Do you have caller ID? Let her calls go to the answering machine and return them at your convenience. And if you have to, set a timer for 3 minutes when you call her, and then use that as an excuse to get off the phone.

 

[cmdtrgd]

Recruit her and let her answer her friends questions! If you do this, set up regular weekly calls so you can fit it into your schedule and ask that she email you with any questions she has outside of the scheduled call.

 

[chefbecky]

Thanks,
I'll try both these ideas. She has no intrest in being a consultant. I've asked shes "to busy". She has 2 boys under 4(her excuse not mine). She also says that's what I'm for lol. I do have caller ID I think I'll use it more often

 

[Tara1021]

Almost a 3 weeks ago. I'm new and going into my 2nd month. I work 40hrs a week at my other job and wanted to do this pt. but it seems I keep putting in 2 to 4 hrs a day with pc. Don't get me wrong I love doing this it's just this one host seems to need more attention than most of my other customers. Is this normal?

I did the same thing when I started last year. I have managed to strike a balance now that things are up and running. It'll come!

 

[cmdtrgd]

Ask her how much time she thinks it takes to do this business. I usually work 2 hours a day and then try to do 1-2 shows a week. She CAN fit in enough time - I'm a director and so about half of that time is working with my downline.