The Body Shop At Home (Hints and tips)

Leopardlady

Great idea Pandapop as i have just been on the phone to my manager who has said i "have" to get two bookings at my party tomorrow.

Oh well lets see how it goes, the stuff from my party on monday should arrive tomorrow, so i can call them all on Friday to see what i can get!

Good luck to everyone. happy Guy Fawkes night

ragz_2

pandapop wrote: »

Hi,
I was at a very small meeting on Monday. Someone was saying she struggles to get parties at parties so what she does is calls the customers a few days later when she knows there stuff has come. She calls asking if they recieved the products and liked them.She talks about how the host apprieciated the support and how much she got in freebies (just mention it especially if it was alot). She then says I'm really sorry but I forgot to book in your party, I have 2 dates left which one can you do? You need to assume that she is booking with you (why wouldn't she want to). Its really working for her but I think you need to be confident with doing this otherwise it won't work. She filled all of November doing this in October, so its worth a try.

OMG how presumptuous! I could never do that, no wonder I'm not doing very well at this, I must be too polite! I don't think I'm a born seller, I hate asking people for things, I nearly died when I had to do the calling past hosts thing. I just don't like bothering people, if someone did that to me I'd say no on principle, or give in and then be really annoyed with them when I put the phone down. It's awful to pressure people into doing things, not EVERYONE wants a body shop party but some people are no good at saying no. I would hate to think I had coerced someone into doing something they wouldn't volunteer for, no matter how much fun and free stuff they'd have for it! I don't want to feel like a salesman doing the hard sell, I wanted a fun relaxed job!

Sorry, rant over. Does anyone else feel really uncomfortable with things like that or is it just me? Well done to those who can do though, good on you!:rolleyes:

xmoonflowerx

What training has everyone had? i dont think im getting any, :S i was going to a party with my local consultant to see what 2 do but her party cancelled and the next one after, so i have to do my party from what i think im supposed to do. Its a week today. Arent we supposed to get make up training?
x

alli

ragz wrote: »

OMG how presumptuous! I could never do that, no wonder I'm not doing very well at this, I must be too polite! I don't think I'm a born seller, I hate asking people for things, I nearly died when I had to do the calling past hosts thing. I just don't like bothering people, if someone did that to me I'd say no on principle, or give in and then be really annoyed with them when I put the phone down. It's awful to pressure people into doing things, not EVERYONE wants a body shop party but some people are no good at saying no. I would hate to think I had coerced someone into doing something they wouldn't volunteer for, no matter how much fun and free stuff they'd have for it! I don't want to feel like a salesman doing the hard sell, I wanted a fun relaxed job!

Sorry, rant over. Does anyone else feel really uncomfortable with things like that or is it just me? Well done to those who can do though, good on you!:rolleyes:

i think the thing is that if you give people an 'out' (i.e. asking "would you like a party") people automatically use it! (i.e. say no because its the easiest thing to do!!)- regardless of whether or not they'd actually want a party!!!! if you presume, and you don't give them the option, then suddenly they start thinking......actually......it wouldn't be that difficult, plus i get freebies etc, and because you haven't given them an 'out' to use, they don't even think too! (sorry - work in sales so thats my little pyscology bit!! lol!!) its just getting used to saying the same things (i.e. asking for a party) but phrasing it differently (i.e. when would you like your party) when i first started doing my day job i hated doing it, and now it comes naturally!! saying that, because my first parties are for family and friends, i feel really awkward asking, and am hoping that it will get better when its people i don't know!!!

anyways - am well happy tonight - put through my party order from last night, and with a few extra orders (darling sister and wonderful housemate) i have hit SUCCESS START 2!!!!! with one day to go!! so pleased!!! x x

mon1o

Moonflower did you have your new starter training hun? Thats what i had and that along with your monthly meetings are supposed to see you through. There are sessions on recruitment and management but i think your AM has to recommend you for those (might be wrong so please, no one quote me lol).

Regarding booking parties at parties, its a bit hit and miss with me. I find the more freebies the host gets, the more interested they are in booking one! I always call everyone back after a party and those who have circled 'maybe' on their prize draw slip i rave about how well the party went and what the hostess got free and half price and mention the host specials. However, i could never call and presume the guest will book. I'll try my hardest but you cant force someone to have a party. Just my opinion, im sure others will disagree (otherwise life would be no fun!)

Edited to add: Alli well done on hitting SS2!!!

Monica x

elliep_2

Yay Alli !!! I'm so pleased for you! Well done on your SS2, you've done really well with that!

lippy1966

xmoonflowerx wrote: »

What training has everyone had? i dont think im getting any, :S i was going to a party with my local consultant to see what 2 do but her party cancelled and the next one after, so i have to do my party from what i think im supposed to do. Its a week today. Arent we supposed to get make up training?
x

Hi hun

I'm doing a make up party tomorrow night in winchester, if you can get here, i'll be quite happy for you to come with me.......

xmoonflowerx

monica - i havent had any training, i went to a meeting and signed up that day but that was it really, just had emails with news letters and things since.

Lippy- thats really nice of you to offer but unfortunately i cant make it, i have a family meal to go to. thanks for the invite though

x

mrsr

Hi Everybody
I have just joined my kit came yesterday.My first party is going to be monday I hav'nt been able to attend the training so i am going with my manager on Sat to see how it's done .Reading through the posts there's lots mentioned about the host gifts is this something extra to the products there geting based on party sales, it's worried me a bit I don't know what I would give them.Hopefully all will become clear but at the moment i hav'nt got a clue.
Any help would be welcome

pandapop_2

ragz wrote: »

OMG how presumptuous! I could never do that, no wonder I'm not doing very well at this, I must be too polite! I don't think I'm a born seller, I hate asking people for things, I nearly died when I had to do the calling past hosts thing. I just don't like bothering people, if someone did that to me I'd say no on principle, or give in and then be really annoyed with them when I put the phone down. It's awful to pressure people into doing things, not EVERYONE wants a body shop party but some people are no good at saying no. I would hate to think I had coerced someone into doing something they wouldn't volunteer for, no matter how much fun and free stuff they'd have for it! I don't want to feel like a salesman doing the hard sell, I wanted a fun relaxed job!

Sorry, rant over. Does anyone else feel really uncomfortable with things like that or is it just me? Well done to those who can do though, good on you!:rolleyes:

I felt quite the same as you Ragz which is why I don't do it however the girl that does it is so friendly and natural with all the people she calls (i've heard her do it) that it works for her so it may well work for others. She does still get people saying no and she is careful to remember what type of person they were at the party therfore it helps her in her calls. However much I couldn't do it being too nice doesn't work getting bookings. I had trouble from my first 6 parties getting more but it was because I wasn't really asking. Sometimes it helps to be a bit more presumptuous just find a level that you are comfortable with and make a joke of it...that way the idea is planted but there is a little less pressure. I do wish I could be a little more like it but I think we eventually all find our own way. If anyone else tries this and it works do let us know.