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!