Mojo Monday - Day #26

Today is the last day of our January challenge - I hope you have gained business success with working these challenges!  The next challenge will be in the month of July - the preview month of the Autumn/Winter 2011 idea book.  I wish each of you a successful selling season of the Spring/Summer 2011 idea book!

10 pts. Create artwork using any Spring/Summer Workshop on the Go stamp set with any other paper packet. When you show them how the stamps sets “transfer” to other paper packets or color palettes, they will buy!


Respond: Post on the blog what Workshop on the Go you choose and which paper packet you used to create. Email me a photo of your artwork and with your permission, I will post it on the blog.


20 pts. Create artwork using any Spring/Summer Workshop on the Go card or layout pattern with any other paper packet. Creative flexibility!

Respond: Email me a photo of your artwork and with your permission, I will post it on the blog.


30 pts. Create a Studio J layout using any paper packet and any pattern. Try one of the techniques featured on the Amy Ulen video.

Respond: Post on the blog what technique you used and email me a photo of your artwork and with your permission, I will post it on the blog.

Super Saturday - Day #25

10 pts. Attend today’s Connected Hearts Team Meeting

Respond: Post on the blog what was your favorite part of the meeting and what you plan to implement in your business.


20 pts each Contact & invite customer to New Idea Book event.
Respond: Post on blog: How many people did you talk with today?


30 pts each Contact & invite hostesses to schedule gathering in February, March or April.
Respond: Post on the blog how many gatherings you have scheduled in February, March or April as a result of your phone calls.


40 pts. Create a Creative Reference notebook. This notebook will be used to organize all your creative ideas. Tabs could include Techniques, Patterns, Product Info, Workshop Ideas, etc.
Respond: Post on the blog how you plan to use your notebook and how your notebooks are working to help keep you organized!


50 pts. Create workshop or February or March stamp of the month display board.
Respond: Post on the blog your workshop idea and email me a photo of your workshop or your display board and with your permission, I will post it on the blog.

Bonus Points:
20 pts - Schedule a New Consultant event during the month of February.

30 pts each - Call and invite the people you wrote on your potential recruit list to your event!  Get an extra 30 pts for each person you call and talk to to invite to your event!

"See" you for our last challenge day on Monday - have a great Sunday with your family!
 
Chris

Follow Up Friday - Day #24

10 pts: Contact and invite customers to your New Idea Book event. If you have already held your event, contact the attendees and follow up with them about their purchases, plans to host, workshops they will attend.

Respond: How many did you speak with? Take 10 pts for each one.


20 pts: Contact and invite hostesses to schedule a gathering in February, March or April.
Respond: How many did you speak with? Take 20 pts for each one.


30 pts: Mail thank you card to hostess or to a customer who placed a recent website order.
Respond: How many did you mail? Take 30 points for each.

"See" you tomorrow!
 
Chris

Think Ahead Thursday - Day #23

10 pts: Print Constant Campaign flyer for the month of February.


Respond: Post to the blog how you will promote the two campaigns in February. Be sure to print enough to distribute to customers, hostesses, club members, etc.


20 pts: Print proposed compensation plan changes - email corporate what you like about the proposal and any recommendations you may have. Everything I have heard on the cruise loop from those who attended – they are thrilled with the proposed changes!

Respond: Post to the blog what you LOVE about the new changes!

"See" you tomorrow!

Chris


30 pts: Create and assemble recruiting packet. Create a packet that is especially geared toward a new consultant. Be sure to include the corporate brochure “You Are Welcome Here”, Studio J consultant flyer and the February Constant Campaign flyer. A great way to use your leftover Inspirations brochures is to put them in your packet – while the stamp of the month is no longer available the other products are and is a great tool to use – inexpensive to mail and a great way to use what you have already purchased!

Respond: Post on the blog a goal you have with recruiting and teambuilding.

Web Wednesday - Day #22



10 pts: Update your MyCTMH website or blog with February SOTM artwork. You can schedule your blog posts to appear on the first of the month if you prefer.


Respond: Comment on this post that you have completed the task and whether you promote products in advance (with sneak peeks) or wait until the 1st of the month.



20 pts: Take Training Academy courses to continue working on completing your degree.

Respond: Take 20 points for each course or 100 points if you complete the next degree you are working on completing. If you already have your Phd – give your self 20 pts for each of your 3 degrees.



30 pts: E-mail me to RSVP for Naomi’s meeting.

Respond: Post to the blog so your team members know who is coming to the meeting. If you don’t have an accordion album – Naomi and I have extras. If you use one of mine you can just order to replace mine – if you get one from Naomi you will need to pay her the cost of the album. In your RSVP let me know if you need an album!

"See" you tomorrow!

Chris

Training Tuesday - Day #21

10 pts. Take the Training Academy “Cardmaking 201” course. This video highlights the features of “Wishes” cardmaking book.


Respond: Post a sentence or two on how you will market “Wishes” to your customers.



20 pts. Watch the Studio J YouTube videos by consultant Amy Ulen. Find her videos by clicking on this link:
http://www.youtube.com/createwithamy


Respond: Post on the blog what information you will use from these videos to share Studio J with your customers.



30 pts. Watch the corporate Instant Info on the updates from TeamBuilders

Respond: Post on the blog how the new compensation plan will change your goals for your business. Email me your goal for your business for the rest of the quarter. Build off the goals you set in the previous challenge during week one.

"See" you tomorrow!
 
Chris

Mojo Monday, Day #20



10 pts. Create artwork using the Spray Pen and any technique you learned from the training video! This is such a great new tool and inexpensive as well.

Respond: Post to the blog what you have learned from using the Spray Pen and any new ideas you have to share! Email me a photo of your art and with your permission, I will post it on the blog.



20 pts. Create artwork using the February SOTM and any paper packet in Spring/Summer idea book! This is an opportunity to start showcasing the great new products coming up.

Respond: Email me a photo of your art and with your permission, I will post it on the blog.



30 pts. Create a thank you card for your hostess. Sending a thank you card shows your appreciation and builds your relationship with your hostess.

Respond: Email me a photo of your art and with your permission, I will post it on the blog.

"See" you tomorrow!
 
Chris

Followup Friday - Day #18

It's Follow Up Friday! Let's get organized, let's get busy! Have you had your caffeine today? :o)



10 pts each: Contact and invite customers to New Idea Book event.

Respond: Share on the blog how many people you talked with today and what obstacles you have to making phone calls (uninterrupted time, time of day you are available, how to reach customers, etc)


20 pts: Contact and invite hostesses to schedule a gathering in January or February.

Respond: Share on the blog how many people you talked with today and what obstacles you have to making phone calls (uninterrupted time, time of day you are available, how to reach hostesses, etc)


30 pts: Contact and invite team members that you haven't yet reached to attend the January 29th team meeting or encourage them to participate in this challenge.

Respond: Share on the blog how many you talked with today!

Think Ahead Thursday - Day #17

It's time once again to put on our thinking caps! It's Think Ahead Thursday!

10 pts: Create a new contact packet. Prepare a cover letter introducing them to the Idea Book, your upcoming workshops, clubs, crops, etc. What should you include? Some ideas – ongoing or upcoming classes, monthly special flyer, sotm flyer, hostess and consultant information! Be sure to make it portable to put in your purse and hand out when you meet someone new!

Respond: Respond with a comment to this post - how many did you prepare and what is your goal with them? Where do you think you will meet new people?



20 pts: Create a class plan to teach Studio J. If you would like an updated copy of the 6 Studio J classes Tera Boring and I created – send me an e-mail.

Respond: Share your plan to teach Studio J



30 pts: Make a list of everyone who has expressed an interest in being a consultant or you think would make a great consultant. Be thinking of how to connect with them to share Close To My Heart.

Respond: Post on the blog how many are on your list and share any concerns/questions you have about recruiting.

"See" you tomorrow!

Chris

January 19 - Web Wednesday - Day #16

10 pts: Register for convention. Our team is signing up under the Jasmine group!

Respond: Comment on this post if you are going!! I'd LOVE to have you join me!


20 pts: Create a Studio J layout using any pattern or paper packet.

Respond: Comment on this post with a link to your layout or at least list the pattern/paper and what embellishments/techniques you used.


30 pts: Create a Studio J layout using an exclusive member only pattern and paper packet.

Respond: Comment on this post with a link to your layout or at least list the pattern/paper and what embellishments/techniques you used.

January 18 - Training Tuesday - Day #15

10 pts. Watch Marquee Messages – “Spray Pen Unplugged”. This new tool is a blast! To control the spray area from getting messy, I used one of our boxes that are about 13x13 that open in the center.  Use the top of the box as sides when you are spraying - works like a charm!

Respond: Post on the blog how you used the spray pen.  If you have a photo, email it to me and with your permission, I will post it on the blog.

20 pts each - Watch Training Academy – Continuing Education – “Getting to Know Studio J” and “Marketing Studio J”

These courses are fabulous and help you to look at Studio J in different lights and how others might use them.

Respond: Post on the blog how you plan to market Studio J.

30 pts each - Listen to Listening Library “How to Attract More Customers, Hostesses & Consultants" by Casey Spinks and/or (another Listening Library call on recruiting). Did you know you can download these on your MP3 player and listen while you go for a walk? Work on two New Year’s resolutions at once - get some exercise and work on your business!

Respond: Post on the blog the name of the call you listened to and share what you learned and what you will incorporate in your business.


"See" you tomorrow!

Chris

January 17 - Mojo Monday - Day #14

10 pts. Create artwork using any new paper packet in Spring/Summer Idea Book (except Wings)

Respond: Email me a photo of your creation and with permission, I will post it on the blog.


20 pts. Create artwork using any new stamp set in Spring/Summer Idea Book (except stamp sets featured in Inspirations) So many great new sets to choose from - my personal favorites are the new sentiment stamp sets - Birthday and Sympathy - LOVE these!

Respond: Email me a photo of your creation and with permission, I will post it on the blog. Inspire us!


30 pts. Share Studio J layouts created with any Autumn/Winter idea book paper packets. I will be doing this one for sure. My goal is to get at least 5 layouts done per month and take advantage of the free shipping with my membership. Just a tip, don’t wait until the last day of the month. Everyone is trying to do the same and it is vveeerrryyyy ssslllloooowww!

Respond: Email me a photo of your layout and with permission, I will post it on the blog. If you don’t have a “picture” then comment on the blog about the paper packet you used and the theme of the layout.

"See" you tomorrow!
 
Chris

January 15 - Super Saturday - Day #13

Congratulations - you have made it half way through the team challenge for this month!  Don't forget to e-mail your total points for this week before midnight TONIGHT! 

10 Pts. Print flyers (SOTM, New Consultant Kit, Constant Campaign) and Topical Guide – Consultant Training Resources from corporate website


Respond: Comment on the blog that you have completed this.


20 pts each - Contact and invite customers to New Idea Book Event. If I leave a message, I also follow up with an email and mention that in the message so that they can look for your information.

Respond: Comment on the blog the number of customers you talked with directly and how many messages you left.  Be sure to follow up with the messages with another phone call attempt.  There is nothing like getting a personal invitation to an event!


30 pts each -  Contact & invite hostesses to schedule gathering in January, February or March. Be sure to contact your past hostesses to let them know there is a new idea book!

Respond: Comment on blog…how many gatherings do you have scheduled?

40 pts. Create Business Reference Notebook
I have numerous notebooks that I regularly refer to in my Close To My Heart business - this Super Saturday and next Super Saturday challenges will be creating these notebooks that I have come to rely on to keep me organized.  My notebooks are DESPARATELY needing updated so by putting these great organizational tools that have helped me in the challenge, I also get my notebooks updated.

The business reference notebook is meant to be a quick reference notebook for using when you are putting in orders and needing a reference in an at a glance style.  I use a 1" notebook for this notebook.

The business reference notebook is a notebook I use with the following tabs:
Constant Campaign
SOTM
Consultant Kit
Catalog (Retired Lists, Idea Book Recipes, RGB codes)
Respond: Comment about the tabs you used in your notebook.


50 pts: Create Customer Reference notebook
This notebook is used to keep all my customer information sheets (the Excel spreadsheet form I sent to you via e-mail - if you don't have it e-mail me).  I will keep information about each customer on this form so when I make connections with them, I can write down the details and have all their information at my finger tips.  You will need a 1" binder for this challenge.

I have the following tabs in my binder:
1.  Monthly Followup (Sheet with each month on the top with a running list of people to contact - so when you are on the phone and they need you to call them in x month you can write their name on the list.  When it gets to be that month simply use the list to make calls to your CTMH Friends)
2.  CTMH Friends (File your contacts information sheets alpahbetically)
3.  Newsletter - Print a copy of your newsletter so you have it to see at a glance
Respond: Comment on blog the tabs you have created and how you intend to use your notebook!

"See" you tomorrow!

Chris

January 14 - Follow-Up Friday - Day #12

Time to follow-up and continue building on the strong foundation you are establishing in your businesses! I'm so proud of you! This is actually WORK, isn't it? You'll find that those who actually WORK their businesses will be successful. So "here's to you" my incredible team! Love ya!



10 pts: Continue to personally contact and invite customers to your New Idea Book Event.

Respond: Comment on this post with how many you actually made contact with. Do you think they were flattered that you personally reached out to them?


20 pts: Continue to contact and invite hostesses to schedule a gathering in January or February.

Respond: Share how many bookings you have received from contacting your hostesses or potential hostess.


30 pts: Contact and encourage your DL to participate in the team challenge.

Respond: List your DL who are participating in the challenge this week (they need to be commenting on posts to participate) and take 30 pts for each one!

"See" you tomorrow!
 
Chris

January 13 - Think Ahead Thursday - Day #11

It's amazing how helpful it is to actually think ahead, to plan and prepare for future events. It takes so much pressure off as you get closer to your events because much of the work is already done! So, here we go....


10 pts: Prepare hostess packets. I like to include the Rewards Come Now brochure along with a Hostess Wish List, Hostess Check List, Hostess 40 Guests List, SOTM flyers, and an EZ Invite letter explaining the benefits of using EZI, SOTM flyers, current or upcoming hostess specials, and I also include a personalized (if I know in advance the name of the hostess) or use a generic cover letter explaining the contents. ALWAYS include your business card or magnet for easy reference and a small hand-made card is a plus. (This can be a "thank you for hosting" card or a left-over previous make 'n take project, or a current make 'n take option, stamp of the month, etc)

Respond: Comment on this post with how many packets you prepared? Did you include additional items not mentioned above?


20 pts: Prepare new gathering game materials.

Respond: Share a photo if possible or a brief description of what you did to prepare your game.


30 pts: Prepare gathering project for January/February gatherings.

Respond: Share details of the gathering project you will be using in January/February. E-mail me (ScrpnChris@comcast.net) with a photo to post to the team at the end of the week!

"See" you tomorrow!
 
Chris

January 12 - Web Wednesday - Day #10

Power-up your browsers girls, it's Web Wednesday!


10 pts: Last week you emailed your New Idea Book event, posted it on your blog, and set up a FB invite. Today update your blog or FB with a sneak peek photo of your make 'n take project or a sneak peak (portion of the photo) to build anticipation. We don't want to reveal too much - the point is to build anticipation and curiosity.

Respond: Comment on this post with the link to your update.

20 pts: Find a new gathering game. Check out the Resource Library in the Training Academy for some great ideas!

Respond: Comment on this post with your all time favorite game, then tell us what NEW gathering game you chose.

30 pts: Update your MyCTMH Calendar with January and February classes, workshops, new idea book events, crops, SOTM, Inspirations, etc. (include photos if you have them now - otherwise add them as soon as those projects are complete - PRIOR to the event).

Respond: Leave a comment on this post with your website address for all of us to check out!

January 11 - Training Tuesday - Day #9

Today is 1.11.11 - how cool is that date?! I love it - so just for fun we are changing the points!


11 points:
Select and watch any consultant video. There are many talented consultants out there who do UStream and YouTube videos. Some of my personal favorite are Tresa Black, Tracey Mason and Aaron Booth. Just search on YouTube for the names and you should find some great videos!

Respond: Post on the blog what you watched and the link so we can watch it too!

21 Points:
Select and watch any Training Academy course. Have you started working on a degree in the training academy? Many of the videos are less than 15 minutes. Pick one that is relevant to your goal for this challenge month and watch it.

Respond: Post on the team blog, what video you watched and what you learned to boost you towards your goal.


31 points:
Listen to the Listening Library “Gathering Authenticity” by Louise Moyer and/or “Handle Objections with Confidence and Grace” by Mary Christensen.

Respond: Post on the team blog your “take away message” from the one you listened to.

"See" you tomorrow!
 
Chris

January 10 - Mojo Monday - Day #8

I hope you all had a restful weekend. I love the idea of creating on Monday – it is a great start to a new week.  I will be creating while I watch the Ducks play Auburn - GO DUCKS!  Yes, I am normally a Beaver fan BUT tomorrow I am rooting for Oregon!

10 points:
Create a card/layout using a Color Me Monday combination from the month of December. Visit Jeanette's Blog and choose a color combination that suits your fancy. Combine this with the 20pt challenge and you are working smarter!

Respond: Post on blog or Facebook, the date of the color challenge you chose. Give it a link so others can go directly to it.

20 Points:
Create a card/layout using any stamp set featured in the Inspirations brochure. If you are using the color combination from Jeanette's blog instead of the "Wings" color combo, you will see how fun and versitile our stamps and color pallette can be! Give it a try!

Respond: Email me a photo and I can post it on the team blog with your permission. As a bonus, post it on your blog, CTMH artwork, or Facebook.

30 Points:
Create a card/layout using the technique learned in the Art & Soul episode. Wow, now you can work really smart and combine all three challenges for a 60 point day! The technique I loved was the liquid glass resist...might even try it with the spray pen! Have fun.

Respond: Email me a photo and I can post it on the team blog with your permission. As a bonus, post it on your blog, CTMH artwork, or Facebook. Put your creativity out there…show them what you got girls!

"See" you tomorrow!

Chris

January 1 - Super Saturday - Day #1

5pts: Print or buy a 2011 calendar for your CTMH events/schedule Make sure to choose a style that works for you! I personally have a school year calendar - July 2010 to June 2011 At-A-Glance - month tabs with week by week where you can write in details on each day.  Works great for me - I like to see my month at one time.  I am still a printed calendar girl.  If you use an electronic calendar - print January-March.

Respond: Comment on today's blog post your calendar "style" and why it works for you!

10 pts: Mark your calendar with personal/family dates for first quarter (January-March). Record all of your family commitments. Plan as far out as you can with children’s activities, church, volunteer, family time.

Respond: Comment on today's blog post about your calendar....pretty full? Lots of space?

20 pts: Mark your calendar with the training & events for 2011 include heARTS4Him & Connected Hearts (Naomi's) team meetings, Convention, Leadershare (if you are attending) and Stamp Camp!

Respond: Comment on today’s blog post a topic or technique you would like to learn in an upcoming team training.

30pts: Select date(s) for Spring/Summer 2011 New Idea Book event. Personally, I have scheduled mine for the first part of February - it works better for me to be able to have time to order new product and make new artwork samples.  Planning the event is just part of the challenge - the other part is to set a goal for your event. Your goal can be a sales goal, number of bookings, number of new guests, number of workshop sign ups, number of class sign ups, etc.

Respond: Comment on today's blog post your event date with your goal for the event.

40 pts: Determine open dates for gatherings/workshops for January-March. With the days that are left, highlight all in one color, the days that you want to conduct Gatherings. Highlight the top half of the day if you are available in the daytime and the bottom half if you are available in the evening. Highlight your available days for January - March.

Respond: Comment on today's blog post three to five dates you have set aside for a gathering or workshop during the months of January-March.

50 pts: Finalize your event details and create an email invititation to market your event. Send to your customers by e-mail or using an e-mail newsletter format.  Personally, I am starting to use MailChimp - they have a free account for up to 1000 e-mail addys.  This also seems pretty easy to use!

Respond: Send me an invite (ScrpnChris@comcast.net)!

"See" you tomorrow!

Chris

Super Saturday - Day #19