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[chefmeg]

Janet, I threw mine out into the pool! It is a samll inflatable kind, but I had had ENOUGH! Go fight out there, I say!

 

[janetupnorth]

There must be something in the air today! Mine are calming down nicely...I'll give them an hour or so of "rest" then let them out. (Unless I check and they are out cold!)

 

[chefmeg]

Rachel was a really bad napper~stopped taking full-fledged naps at about 18 moths old....so we had "FOB" time....meaning "feet on bed"! She could play with toys, look at books, but not take her feet off the bed! Ususally, she koncked out if she got still long enough!

 

[janetupnorth]

Rachel was a really bad napper~stopped taking full-fledged naps at about 18 moths old....so we had "FOB" time....meaning "feet on bed"! She could play with toys, look at books, but not take her feet off the bed! Ususally, she koncked out if she got still long enough!

Sammie still naps but rarely. I make her lay down and read - similar to your feet on bed. She too drops after awhile when she needs to...

My kids go to bed about 9:30-10 and wake up between 6-6:30 so that is why they still nap.

 

[raebates]

I don't do calls on Sunday, but I had a contact at church this morning. One of my friends may be interested in a September show. I'll be sending her some info tomorrow.

 

[Christ Follower]

Today I went to pick up some checks that my MIA catty host (remember her?) owed me. While there she told me that there were some items that are still needing to be ordered totaling about $70. She has now decided to try to get a few more to make it to $150 to get those grinders. YAY! (Not a high show, but would reach my August goal)

Then when I got home from couples study, there was an online order for $25. I will take it!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Wow Ellen - I wish one of my MIA catty hosts would just turn in half of all that! She really ended up coming through for you!


I take Sunday as a day off from PC - but did get in a contact - one of my volunteers at church asked if I had any catalogs with me, and is interested in hosting a show....I'll follow up with her today.

This morning I am working on getting info ready for Scrip Night tonight. I'm going to ask my neighbor if it's possible for me to be there instead of just leaving info there. I'd like to personally introduce myself to people and hand them info, and I'd like to have a sign-up sheet there for people......from what she says, other vendors just leave catalogs with info....I want to provide more than that!

 

[amy07]

nothing for me yesterday.
Today I'm taking the kids to the free movie and tonight I am going shopping for leads. wish me luck! My goal is to approach 20 people!

 

[krzymomof4]

DH is on vacation this week and we are going out of town on Wed.
I am going to have him referree the boys while I get some calls done today and tomorrow. Keep you fingers crossed.

 

[Christ Follower]

I am going to do my best to get some contacts in today but my first priority is going to be host coaching. I am slacking in this area right now. I need to implement some things I learned at conference.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

YEA! Just got off the phone with my new consultant! After talking it over with me some more, she has decided to just go ahead and get started - and make the show I was going to do her own Grand Opening Show! She is going to do so awesome! I am so excited for her.....we have our big Fall Season Kickoff for our cluster on the 11th, and she is coming with me......

 

[janetupnorth]

YEA! Just got off the phone with my new consultant! After talking it over with me some more, she has decided to just go ahead and get started - and make the show I was going to do her own Grand Opening Show! She is going to do so awesome! I am so excited for her.....we have our big Fall Season Kickoff for our cluster on the 11th, and she is coming with me......

Great! I think that will be best for her!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Great! I think that will be best for her!

I had to do some convincing that she will do great. She wanted to watch me do her show and take notes and see what I do....I told her that she is such a natural at this, and besides, no two consultants do their shows the same way, so she doesn't need to feel like her show has to be like mine.

My director and I have been discussing a bit why my recruiting and new recruits just don't seem to do well. I do hear a lot that they don't think they can do what I do - and this recruit has had those fears......she said to me today that she's not sure she can make her shows as much fun as my shows......so I had to get her past what my shows are like, and help her focus on what she will do well. Once we were able to do that, and I was able to let her know about all of the training that is available - she was ready to just sign!

 

[Christ Follower]

Wtg Becky!

 

[GourmetGirl]

That's awesome Becky! With you as her coach she'll do great!

 

[christinaspc]

Good Job Becky, I just recently signed another girl last week and her kit will be here today and we are going to go over and she is excited to get started I think she will do fine I know she is worried a bit about it too but I don't think she will have any issues.

I know she hasn't gotten any shows scheduled yet but she is really putting the word out there which is just as good and I know a couple of people who say they will have a show for her.

 

[chefmeg]

are you all sitting down???

Ok~you are all aware of my drama with relinguishment....August is month #3 and not only do I have to add 3 team members, I have to have the $4000 as well............

thanks to many of you, I have been motivated to really talk about our opportunity at my shows and decided that it is MY job to change my team (or grow it, in this case!).

Here is the sitting down part......I have 3 new team members and they have all basically fallen in my lap! Two were HO leads, both said they weren't ready yet but the 50% rebate got their attention! The other is from a show last week~she liked the way I did business!

Can you believe this? I am still in a state of shock as most of this happened today! I am not stopping now! Wouldn't it be cool to have the Dream Patrol visit???!!!!!

 

[amy07]

Becky!!! I am soooo excited and happy for you!!

So far today I made a contact at Wal-mart. Unfortunately she wouldn't give me her info, but she asked for mine. I also just received a HO lead, but there is no phone number********sigh******

Getting ready for my "shopping" trip!

 

[chefmeg]

Amy, glad to see your mood is "daring"....please call or pm or email me tonight and let me know how it goes!!!!!!!!!!
I can't "shop" tomorrow at CTC, but I am SO going Wednesday! CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[amy07]

Meg, please share the secret to HO Leads. I have only had 2 that ever signed, and both have been kitnappers. The others never give their numbers and NO response to email or snail mail.

 

[janetupnorth]

Yeah Meg! Way to go!!!!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

OH WOW OH WOW OH WOWEEEEEEE!!!!Just got off the phone with ANOTHER woman I have been working with for the past 2 years....and she is signing online either tonight or tomorrow morning!She is a guidance counselor at a Jr Hi school, and has been another EXCELLENT host....one of those ones who has become a good friend...It's finally happening for me! My first call for my Executive Director's Dream Team is this Wednesday, and I am going to be on the call with 2 new consultants!On my team, I now have:2 Inactive - but one will turn in a show this month, I'm pretty sure.
1 Active & qualified - but not personally recruited
1 Active & qualified
2 Brand New!

 

[chefmeg]

Meg, please share the secret to HO Leads. I have only had 2 that ever signed, and both have been kitnappers. The others never give their numbers and NO response to email or snail mail.

honey, I wish I knew the secret! I have had soooo many duds in the past that I think maybe there was some divine intervention with these 2!

 

[Christ Follower]

WOW BECKY! You are on FIRE! And woo hoo to Meg!

 

[janetupnorth]

OH WOW OH WOW OH WOWEEEEEEE!!!!

Just got off the phone with ANOTHER woman I have been working with for the past 2 years....and she is signing online either tonight or tomorrow morning!


She is a guidance counselor at a Jr Hi school, and has been another EXCELLENT host....one of those ones who has become a good friend...

It's finally happening for me! My first call for my Executive Director's Dream Team is this Wednesday, and I am going to be on the call with 2 new consultants!

On my team, I now have:

2 Inactive - but one will turn in a show this month, I'm pretty sure.
1 Active & qualified - but not personally recruited
1 Active & qualified
2 Brand New!

Becky - I am so loving saying this...

Spoiler

I told you so...over and over and over again...

 

[chefmeg]

SHAZAM Becky!!!!!!!! WAY TO GO!

 

[janetupnorth]

You are getting so close Becky - keep it up!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Becky - I am so loving saying this...

Spoiler

I told you so...over and over and over again...

You are so smug!

But that's okay with me!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

You are getting so close Becky - keep it up!

Yeah - in fact, I am going to make some more calls this evening to some others who are on the fence!

 

[GourmetGirl]

Way to go Becky! Sounds like you are having a grrrreat day (pretend I was Tony the Tiger there )! Keep it up!

 

[janetupnorth]

You are so smug!

But that's okay with me!

Hey, you didn't want to believe me at first...

On the latter, it better be because I'll keep rubbing it in...all in good fun of course...it is my way of saying way to make it happen!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Way to go Becky! Sounds like you are having a grrrreat day (pretend I was Tony the Tiger there )! Keep it up!

Thanks Tony....umm, I mean Alison!

It is a great day....especially because there were both women who have been telling me for FOREVER that they wanted to sign! Don't give up!

 

[GourmetGirl]

Becky thanks for the chuckle... don't know why I said that - maybe because I had just worked out so I can blame those endorphins... yeah, that's it...














... or I am just a big dork...

 

[JAE]

Yay! for Becky and Meg's recruits.

To amy07 - not that I've ever had a home office lead, but I have been one. My advice to you would be just be nice and treat them kindly. Ask what info they would like to have and give it to them. If they say don't call because they changed their mind, then don't call but reply with a "let me know if you change your mind. Is it okay if I send you information whenever there is a signing incentive?" If the lead isn't solid don't sound disappointed. Sound like you get these calls every day and you're glad to help. Take it from someone who knows what it's like to have a director get really rude because I changed my mind about becoming a consultant after I asked for info. He was almost mad that I ever asked. If he would have been nice and helpful, I would have called him two years later when I decided the time was right.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Becky thanks for the chuckle... don't know why I said that - maybe because I had just worked out so I can blame those endorphins... yeah, that's it...














... or I am just a big dork...

Maybe you should check out our Nerds Unite group!

 

[GourmetGirl]

Maybe you should check out our Nerds Unite group!

Count me in! I am totally a nerd! A very fashionable, friendly nerd; but a nerd none-the-less!

 

[Christ Follower]

Okay today at the bank the teller asked me for a book for her ds. I didn't get contact info but I practically live at that bank.

Then I got a "maybe" September booking lead today. She is moving but not sure what day so that's why it's a maybe. She wants to do it but can't set a date yet.

I have bunco tonight and have to host coach a gal there. I am hoping that I can get some contacts in there too. Two of the girls there have been interested in signing at one time or another. I will offer them this other girls show if they are ready.

 

[amy07]

Yay! for Becky and Meg's recruits.

To amy07 - not that I've ever had a home office lead, but I have been one. My advice to you would be just be nice and treat them kindly. Ask what info they would like to have and give it to them. If they say don't call because they changed their mind, then don't call but reply with a "let me know if you change your mind. Is it okay if I send you information whenever there is a signing incentive?" If the lead isn't solid don't sound disappointed. Sound like you get these calls every day and you're glad to help. Take it from someone who knows what it's like to have a director get really rude because I changed my mind about becoming a consultant after I asked for info. He was almost mad that I ever asked. If he would have been nice and helpful, I would have called him two years later when I decided the time was right.

My problem with HO leads is that I NEVER get a phone number!!! IF I could talk to them I could take the "no", but it's the lack of information and feedback that drives me crazy. It's like things are out there in limbo, and I don't like that. I'm always afraid it'll be the one who signs with someone else that says, "well, she didn't stay on me"

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Left 2 more messages for recruit leads.....booked a September Game Day Show!, and left a couple more messages for people who want to book in Sept. but didn't give me a firm date.

All in all, a pretty good day!

 

[amy07]

well, I did my "shopping" trip tonight. Only was able to get information from one person. The others either wouldn't give it to me, or already had a Consultant. But atleast I tried. I always tell my team that I would never ask/suggest them to try something that I wouldn't do myself. Guess I'll be suggesting shopping trips again.

also, this was NOT a good night or a good mall. Most of the employees were teenagers. and the customers were mothers with kids in tow doing back to schoool shopping. They were sooo not in the mood to talk about PC. LOL

On a good note, a bridal shoppe allowed me to put out some postcards I made for registries.

 

[chefmeg]

ya know, Amy, I had been thinking evening was a great time to do this because you would be reaching out to the people that already work an evening job...blah, blah, blah.....I guess not!
At least you got the info from one person, and the bridal thing sounds like that could really pan out! Best of all, you stepped outside of your comfort zone and did something new, and for that you should be very proud of yourself! I know I am proud of you!

I am heading to CTC on Wednesday...I spaced and forgot an appt I have for tomorrow, so I will let you know how my "shopping" goes!

 

[amy07]

oh, and Becky!! I WANT TO BE YOU WHEN I GROW UP!!!!!

I am soooo happy all of this is coming together for you!!!!

 

[pampered.chris]

Alright, so I haven't ever posted in this thread but Jessamary motivated me today w/ her Pampering a Business and I got on the phone tonight. I called 3 cold leads for bookings (I haven't been able to ever get them at a good time and have had their info passed month to month for almost a year) and left one msg on a machine, 2 msgs with husbands, and talked to one person. The one I talked to wants me to call her in September about booking October or November. The hubby didn't act like he wanted to take a msg and I know the other one didnt! The voicemail I left, just called me back!! She apologized for breaking her moms rule of calling after 9pm and booked her September show!! YEAH!!! That puts 5 cooking shows and 1 catty on my September so far!!! SWEET!!!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

oh, and Becky!! I WANT TO BE YOU WHEN I GROW UP!!!!!

I am soooo happy all of this is coming together for you!!!!

Nope - you can't be me...cause I already want to be you!

I talked to Jennifer today (She's been on vacation for 2 weeks) and she is doing the Panera Bread Opportunity Night with me now! YEA! So, if no one comes, at least Jen will be there with me!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Alright, so I haven't ever posted in this thread but Jessamary motivated me today w/ her Pampering a Business and I got on the phone tonight. I called 3 cold leads for bookings (I haven't been able to ever get them at a good time and have had their info passed month to month for almost a year) and left one msg on a machine, 2 msgs with husbands, and talked to one person. The one I talked to wants me to call her in September about booking October or November. The hubby didn't act like he wanted to take a msg and I know the other one didnt! The voicemail I left, just called me back!! She apologized for breaking her moms rule of calling after 9pm and booked her September show!! YEAH!!! That puts 5 cooking shows and 1 catty on my September so far!!! SWEET!!!

YEA Chris! you need to keep posting here!

 

[GourmetGirl]

I have decided that I need a kick in the pants from y'all... I NEED to call 2 of my August shows to host coach and have just kept finding excuses. I know I need to call them, but I just can't pick up that phone for some reason! Please give me the kick I need by telling me WHY I should call the hosts!

 

[Bren706]

Becky and Meg, Wahoo on your recruits. That is awesome!

I forgot to mention over the weekend that I spoke to my dad's wife about the Fundraiser for the VFW Post. The woman in charge wants to wait and hold it at a later date so that we can plan a successful one. I plan on meeting with her during my trip this coming weekend (going to my dad's near Myrtle Beach, about 4.5 hours away).

Today, I brought a catalog and order forms to a friend/neighbor/past host who asked for one so that she can bring it to work to see if there is any interest. She is at a new job, with new people. She is a former At Home America consultant who is thinking about selling Tastefully Simple. I inserted the recruiting promo flyer with the catty also. I am hoping to coax her to PC especially now that we have a TS consultant in the neighborhood. (See next contact)

My next contact was an e-mail correspondence with another neighbor/friend (that the above neighbor knows as well). Two weeks ago I had contacted her about her DPDS. She had checked maybe about the opportunity. I gave her some info, and then a couple of days later she sent me an e-mail saying that she is intrigued, but probably won't sign up right now, because she is finishing her degree (and graduating in Dec.), but she would keep me in mind. A few days later at the pool, she was asking more questions (and I found out she was also speaking to another friend/neighbor about the interest), and had concerns that the PC market would be saturated, and we would be competing over the friends in the neighborhood. She mentioned that she thought about selling Tastefully Simple. I told her not to worry about market saturation or the competition. I didn't really speak to her anymore about it (we got busy as we were attending a Bday party at the pool) and did not think I had to worry, because I did not realize she was looking to sign somewhere right away. Anyhow, today, I send her an e-mail inviting her to our cluster meeting coming up on Monday. She replied to me letting me know that she has signed with TS!!!!!!! with her TS info in her sig line. UGH!

My third contact was to a lead from the salon on Friday. She was the other stylist that entered my drawing. (there were only 2 entries.) She booked a show for September 15th!

 

[susanr613]

slow night....a couple of MAC calls, some vmails, and a delay to rebook.

on the other hand, i spoke to my 89 year old great aunt for almost an hour and learned of her courtship and out of state marriage to my great uncle!

 

[amy07]

Nope - you can't be me...cause I already want to be you!

I talked to Jennifer today (She's been on vacation for 2 weeks) and she is doing the Panera Bread Opportunity Night with me now! YEA! So, if no one comes, at least Jen will be there with me!

Hey RainbowBright!!
I was thinking earlier that you will not be able to do your opportunity night since you'll have signed them already!!

 

[JAE]

Nope - you can't be me...cause I already want to be you!

I talked to Jennifer today (She's been on vacation for 2 weeks) and she is doing the Panera Bread Opportunity Night with me now! YEA! So, if no one comes, at least Jen will be there with me!

What is this? Did I miss a post?