Struggling with Rejection: Finding Balance in Networking and Accountability

[yummy4tummy]

should one person take? Am I refusing to see the writing on the wall? My 3-2-1 accountability is at 22-0-0. People fill out interest forms at a function and I ask when the best time to reach them is....I don't know if they tell me a time so I can't reach them or not. I had people just see the slips and they fill them out voluntarily (not even offering a drawing). I am NOT pushy. I am not into PC to get rich (although it is a great thought) but I would like to have some shows without having to "pull teeth" to meet people and at least stay afloat. Right now my outflow far exceeds the inflow. Please don't tell me it is a tax write-off. I have more of those than I can use now. Thanks

 

[katie0128]

Not sure what to tell you... I'm in a similar boat. Wonder what brilliant, insightful, "kick-me-in-the-butt" advice we'll get!

 

[heat123]

Have you looked at the list of 100 No's it's a better way to look at your contacting efforts from a neg to a pos perspective. Do a file search for 100 and it should come up! HTH!

 

[JAE]

Does 22-0-0 mean everyone is saying "no" to a show? Are some people saying "not right now"? I've been making at least 3 contacts a day since the day I came home from conference (that's Monday through Friday for the most part). I have added only one actual scheduled show to my calendar, but added many many people to my newsletter e-mail list and have at least four people to call in August for September shows. Off the top of my head I can think of two people very interested in having a show, but they haven't committed. Oh well. It's hard but hopeful. What you do today will pay off by 90 days from now (BeckyD and others). I really do believe that. Don't give up, and join the "discussion" in the 3-2-1 Accountability thread.

 

[yummy4tummy]

Have you looked at the list of 100 No's it's a better way to look at your contacting efforts from a neg to a pos perspective.

Repeatedly and yes I have done more than looked at it. I have exhausted it beyond revival. I'm not looking for any sympathy or miracle cures. I just want to know at what point do I dust myself off and move on? It only took me 1.5 yrs to reach my $15,000 career sales. That was my goal...now that I have reached it, I don't want to lose it but am not sure how long I can afford to hang on to it.

 

[JAE]

I've been wondering, myself, if I'm saying the wrong things or saying things the wrong way. There are probably better ways to put things so I don't overwhelm those I call and then they say "not right now".
Also, I just sent out my newsletter and asked people to give me three references. I offered a free cookbook if one of the referrals has a $400 show. I may start asking people when I call, too.
I truly want to go to the grocery store with another consultant and have a contest or something where we take turns going up to people and asking them if they have a PC consultant. Then I'll offer the mini catalog and get their info so I can send them a SB cookbook. It would be fun, and I think I need the push from someone going with me who will "take turns" with me.

 

[BethCooks4U]

It could be that you "need" it too much? Relax.

Read and listen to all the words that PC has provided for us - there are tons of scripts that they have put out there on CC, on training cd's, in our paperwork. They truely do make it as easy as they can for us.

Think about what you are saying and how you are saying it. Could you seem desperate? Pushy? Needy? All about what you can get?

Make it about what THEY can get. PC is so generous that we don't have to add anything extra for people to be pampered very well so point all that out - but don't throw up all over them - give them little snippits of info to entice them.

The more you relax and have fun the more people will want to find out what you have and will start responding. HTH

 

[finley1991]

I was in a REAL BAD slump last fall. I got my hiney on the phone and make about 60 calls over a two week period (5 calls a day M-F). I left messages for people if I got voicemail and kept calling no matter what. The 5 calls a day were manageable for me. It netted me 3 shows that were $900 each and I got bookings through spring from them. You've made 22 contacts, that's awesome! All you can control is your effort. Believe that people will book! You can do it!

 

[amy07]

I've been wondering, myself, if I'm saying the wrong things or saying things the wrong way. There are probably better ways to put things so I don't overwhelm those I call and then they say "not right now".
Also, I just sent out my newsletter and asked people to give me three references. I offered a free cookbook if one of the referrals has a $400 show. I may start asking people when I call, too.
I truly want to go to the grocery store with another consultant and have a contest or something where we take turns going up to people and asking them if they have a PC consultant. Then I'll offer the mini catalog and get their info so I can send them a SB cookbook. It would be fun, and I think I need the push from someone going with me who will "take turns" with me.

That is a great example of how I feel too! Someone else mentioned that they added people to their newsletter list, and to be honest, I think once I get a "no" I forget about the other options I have to stay in touch, like getting the email info for the newsletter. I know that it doesn't help, but know that you are not alone.......guess i'll go check out the 3-2-1 accountability thread now.....

 

[yummy4tummy]

It could be that you "need" it too much? Relax.Read and listen to all the words that PC has provided for us - there are tons of scripts that they have put out there on CC, on training cd's, in our paperwork. They truely do make it as easy as they can for us.Think about what you are saying and how you are saying it. Could you seem desperate? Pushy? Needy? All about what you can get?Make it about what THEY can get.

That is what I am saying. I am not needy, pushy nor desperate. Nor do I have an "I could care less" attitude. I believe that I am very professional in my approach. I take rejection well (hey I am use to it LOL) I do try to make it about what I can do for them. Why do they check off YES, I AM INTERESTED IN XYZ if they aren't? I value my time as much as they value theirs. I do appreciate your input. I am not defeated yet...just a little deflated. Thanks

 

[chefann]

Valky, if you truly got 22 no's in a row, you need to email Karin Logston at home office. She has a standing challenge to consultants to get more than 17 no's in a row. I'm sure she'll read your note and offer you some advice and training. And if nothing else, you;ll become part of her training speech.

She's at [email protected]

 

[yummy4tummy]

Thanks Ann..I will give that a shot. I MAY be HER challenge!