Managing a Prospective Customer Without Internet Access: Tips and Strategies

[krzymomof4]

You have someone very interested in the business, has only seen a catalog, never seen the products and has not internet??
She is very eager, but I couldn't imagine doing this without the convenience of P3 or you all or email
How would you all handle her?
Not seeing the products I thought was wierd, but I can handle

 

[cincychef]

I just thought I would say it is possible, I was not too familiar with PC when I started. Just the icecream scoop, cookie scoop, and garlic press. I had never heard of stoneware or anything else. I was only 22 when I started too. I didn't have a computer for the first year + of my business. I didn't submit by mail though, I would go over to my inlaws after I put the kids to bed at about 10:30pm and submit shows. It was a lot of work, but it did allow us to buy a computer.

 

[stacywhitlow]

I started without owning any PC, never been to a PC show, never seen a catty. I had friends tell me I should do it so I went online & filled in the info. My director contacted me, answered some questions & I signed. You don't need a computer to do PC (it is easier). She would have to mail everything in but could send in a couple of shows at time via priority mail.

 

[letscook04]

Wow, why can't they all be like that! LOL
I was not too familiar with the products either. I loved to cook so I thought, what the heck!!!
SIGN HER ON!!

 

[lacychef]

Sure, having a computer makes it WAY more easier; but the first couple years for my biz I didn't have one & did okay. If she wants to do it, let her

 

[pkd09]

Same with me...only product I had was a med round stone and that was given to me as a gift. Had never been to a show but loved the stone and really needed to replace some items in my kitchen. Watched the "How to Host your First Show" DVD a few times and my career as a PC Consultant began (that was 2 years ago). As far as the computer, it can be done; only slower.

 

[ZippyKitty]

I wonder how many of us signed up "cold"? I also had never seen any PC product, never been to a show, never seen a catalogue when I got in my head I wanted to do this (I was reading about Warren Buffet). I called someone I thought was a consultant - she wasn't so she passed me on to a friend of hers who was. That person was getting out so she passed me on to her director. I was only looking for some basic info! But then I signed. I must say though it made for a rocky start. "Remember the excitement that motivated you to join". Not so much... It is easier now that I have my kit and use it lots. "Here are the prep bowls I LOVE the prep bowls!" (Sold a bunch of those on Sunday.) I have a computer - but it is an older mac. Ran into difficulties there too. I use DH's new mac for shows. he is trying to convince me he needs a new computer and I can take his ZK

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I had never been to a show or hosted a show when I became a consultant! I was in the process of planning my first show - for a good friend who had become a consultant, and begged me to help her get started. (if it had been anyone else, I would have said NO!). I read everything - so I was reading all of the info in my host packet, and there was a deal where if you signed, and qualified, you could get SA for free (it was brand new at that time). I wanted the SA, so instead of having a show - I just signed up. Fully intending to do 6 shows and quit....and here I am over 5 years later!

 

[vwpamperedchef]

I had never hosted a show, never SAW a catalog, never TOUCHED any products, NOTHING.

I saw a merrill sticker on my neighbors car once. Vaguely I remember being invited to a show, but didn't go (we were new to the area and just busy). I applied online and got my wonderful director (not my neighbor..hee hee).

It is possible!! GO FOR IT! I was invited to a cluster meeting, but I already knew before the meeting I was going to sign!! IT was so FUN!

 

[buckeyefan08]

I'd never been to a show or anything either! I also didn't have a computer when I started let alone the internet. I used my inlaws computer untill I made enough money to get one. Don't sell yourself short (or her for that matter) because of a few obsticles. If she is motivated and eager go for it! It mat take some extra help from you but could be really worth it in the end!

 

[hperschnick]

I signed after attending my 1st show... only went because it was my SIL. I did have a few products because of catty shows at work... but all lower priced items - under $20 each (and I thought stoneware was gross... no washing!! I use it all the time now! ) I just wanted the products, gonna do 4 shows and quit... that was 9 months ago and I'm still here. I do have a computer and can't imagine doing it without but as others have said, it's possible.

It's intersting how many of us signed without a lot of knowledge of the company or prods and are doing so well! Great testament to the training that is offered!

 

[Chef Bobby]

I thought I was the only one that had never used PC! I heard my recruiter talking about needing to run an errand for PC and I started asking her questions. She advised me to attend a cluster meeting. I signed that night two years ago.

 

[Chef Bobby]

You have someone very interested in the business, has only seen a catalog, never seen the products and has not internet??
She is very eager, but I couldn't imagine doing this without the convenience of P3 or you all or email
How would you all handle her?
Not seeing the products I thought was wierd, but I can handle

I am almost in the same situation. I have an interested contact that filled out a card at the Home and Garden Show. I phoned him today and realized that I didn't know what to say. I had talked to and signed my other three in person.

 

[riggs62]

My co-worker just told me yesterday that her 20 year old daughter was looking at the new catalog I had given her and wanted to sign up to be a consultant. She's never been to a show to my knowledge and has seen only what her mom owns. Cool huh? I will be talking with her this week and hopefully signing her up.
I love the products, but I think the parties are what signed me up.