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Comment on What happens when a consultant quits? by The Saleswoman

The Saleswoman — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:47:41 +0000

Re. fairs, I try not to judge their success entirely on what happens on the day. Sometimes it takes weeks or months of follow up before the leads pay off!

Comment on What happens when a consultant quits? by Amy

Amy — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 02:45:26 +0000

This is a great point about keeping in touch and meeting other local consultants in your home party business. But, another important point is to do fairs, craft shows, etc so you have the opportunity to catch some of these people. Have you had success with fairs/etc.? I’ve had mixed success.

If you don’t mind, I think I’m going to write an post on my blog on this topic and I’ll link to this post. I like your blog, great posts…

~Amy

Comment on Interview with Patricia Makhulo by My 15 minutes of fame! « The Traveling Saleswoman

My 15 minutes of fame! « The Traveling Saleswoman — Fri, 29 May 2009 01:20:37 +0000

[...] that I interviewed Party Plan Pat a few months ago on my blog – you can read that interview here if you’re interested. Now she has kindly returned the favor! So head on over to her fantastic [...]

Comment on How not to organize a fair by The Saleswoman

The Saleswoman — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:19:59 +0000

About as badly as I expected! I only had 3 sales and didn’t quite cover my booth fee. The main problem was lack of advertising. Still, at least it was sunny…

Comment on Old dogs, new tricks by An Interview With Home Party Plan & Direct Sales Success: The Travelling Saleswoman | Home Party Success | Home Party Sales & Home Parties Marketing Tips | Party Plan Pat

Thu, 28 May 2009 08:01:46 +0000

[...] It’s been a few years – more than 1, less than 10! There was the one where the guest got drunk and swore at me; the one where I waited around for ages for the final guest’s order, which ended up being worthwhile – link to entry. And the one with the puppy. [...]

Comment on Worth the wait by An Interview With Home Party Plan & Direct Sales Success: The Travelling Saleswoman | Home Party Success | Home Party Sales & Home Parties Marketing Tips | Party Plan Pat

Thu, 28 May 2009 08:01:37 +0000

[...] than 1, less than 10! There was the one where the guest got drunk and swore at me; the one where I waited around for ages for the final guest’s order, which ended up being worthwhile – link to entry. And the one [...]

Comment on Worst guest award by An Interview With Home Party Plan & Direct Sales Success: The Travelling Saleswoman | Home Party Success | Home Party Sales & Home Parties Marketing Tips | Party Plan Pat

Thu, 28 May 2009 08:01:29 +0000

[...] been a few years – more than 1, less than 10! There was the one where the guest got drunk and swore at me; the one where I waited around for ages for the final guest’s order, which [...]

Comment on How not to organize a fair by Kirstin

Kirstin — Thu, 28 May 2009 03:56:07 +0000

sooooo…. how did it go?

Comment on It only takes one by Party Plan Pat

Party Plan Pat — Fri, 08 May 2009 06:35:12 +0000

Nothing like good customer service!

I am doing a call on mondy may 11th @8:00pm EDT discussing the very issue of customer service, customer satisfaction and customer retention.

I have been racking my brain relative to an introduction and well this piece right here is just the umph I needed. I will be reading that paragraph about caroline I love it so much to set the stage!

So cool…you know you ought to get share buttons so that we can share these awesome posts on facebook, twitter, myspace and the like!

Hope to have you on the call.

Will have questions for you soon for the blog interview!

Comment on Blogaversary by Kirstin

Kirstin — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:36:16 +0000

Congratulations on the first birthday of your blog! I hope there are many more anniversaries… I always look forward to new posts on your blog. Thanks for sharing your insights into the world of direct sales.