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BethTN
09-17-2005, 10:45 AM
Hi,
I am considering Country Bunny. I am in East TN. I have tried some
other party plans and just cannot get enough sales to generate an
income. We live in a low income area and it is so hard to get people to
buy anything that they can't already purchase from a retail store. I
have tried books and toys and it was a big flop. I have had open houses
and handed out flyers, catalogs, made tons of calls, and i just
couldn't get any interest. I am wondering how Country Bunny is. I am
looking for something that I can drop off my catalogs and samples with
clients and then give them some time to look at the products and pick
the catalogs back up, and hopefully have some sales. I know a lot of
people that work at the local hospitals and doc offices and would like
to show them the products. Do you think this would work?
Beth
I am considering Country Bunny. I am in East TN. I have tried some
other party plans and just cannot get enough sales to generate an
income. We live in a low income area and it is so hard to get people to
buy anything that they can't already purchase from a retail store. I
have tried books and toys and it was a big flop. I have had open houses
and handed out flyers, catalogs, made tons of calls, and i just
couldn't get any interest. I am wondering how Country Bunny is. I am
looking for something that I can drop off my catalogs and samples with
clients and then give them some time to look at the products and pick
the catalogs back up, and hopefully have some sales. I know a lot of
people that work at the local hospitals and doc offices and would like
to show them the products. Do you think this would work?
Beth
IndigoMom
09-17-2005, 03:03 PM
Hello Beth~
I personally have great success with re-orders and
repeat customers. The key here is to follow up each
month to see if they are ready for a refill. I have found
that a simple phone call to them generates sales for
me. Many people just can't remember to pick up the
phone when they run out of product.... and LOVE
when they get that phone call from me. :)
Also remember that although people love other
products, they NEED to bathe. (at least we hope they
do!) We have a product that is wonderful and is easy
to sell.
If you would like more information and you are not
already working with someone, I'm happy to send
you some information and a few samples.
Take care!
AndiEdited by: AndiKiger
I personally have great success with re-orders and
repeat customers. The key here is to follow up each
month to see if they are ready for a refill. I have found
that a simple phone call to them generates sales for
me. Many people just can't remember to pick up the
phone when they run out of product.... and LOVE
when they get that phone call from me. :)
Also remember that although people love other
products, they NEED to bathe. (at least we hope they
do!) We have a product that is wonderful and is easy
to sell.
If you would like more information and you are not
already working with someone, I'm happy to send
you some information and a few samples.
Take care!
AndiEdited by: AndiKiger
Anne R
09-17-2005, 04:18 PM
I have found it really easy to sell. I do not have a large customer base right now as I am taking it really easy. A few unexpecteds have popped up for us this summer.
I would say that close to half of my business has been re-orders so far. Wether the same people coming to different shows or a phone call saying 'hey, I need this now can you order me some?'. Haven't done to many follow up phone calls. Would probably increase my sales some if I gave it atry.
I would say that close to half of my business has been re-orders so far. Wether the same people coming to different shows or a phone call saying 'hey, I need this now can you order me some?'. Haven't done to many follow up phone calls. Would probably increase my sales some if I gave it atry.
Traci
09-17-2005, 08:23 PM
CBBB is a great company to build a reorder business. Everyone loves to take care of themselves and smell great. As you know, Country Bunny has something for every age and sex. The key is to find your passion and run.
One of the great things about CBBB is that we only have to do $300 every six months. So you can work as much as you want or as little as you want!
Best of luck in your decision. Follow your heart.
One of the great things about CBBB is that we only have to do $300 every six months. So you can work as much as you want or as little as you want!
Best of luck in your decision. Follow your heart.
CBBBShannon
09-18-2005, 05:41 AM
Hi Beth, I will be honest with you and say that just dropping off catalogs and samples has not worked for me. It is showing products or talking about them 1:1 with people that does the trick. A large part of my business is also referals. Ie. someone was carrying around our lotion bar, their friend asked "Where did you buy that?" and so it goes. I do have a good reorder base, but I believe it is from personalized customer service, not just how great our products are. smileys/smiley1.gif
Shannon
Shannon
Traci
09-18-2005, 11:35 AM
Shannon is right. Follow up is the key. If you drop the catalogs off and do not go in and share, chances are that will get you nothing. You have to follow up with the customers/clients to get the business.
CBTammy
09-19-2005, 09:34 AM
I have had a fair amount of reoders..much more than when I sold
Longaberger (that stuff just isn't consumable!). But this company
is not a get rich quick thing.smileys/smiley36.gif But it is a great way to generate some extra spending money or pay the electric bill or car payment.smileys/smiley32.gif
Longaberger (that stuff just isn't consumable!). But this company
is not a get rich quick thing.smileys/smiley36.gif But it is a great way to generate some extra spending money or pay the electric bill or car payment.smileys/smiley32.gif
SpaMommy71
09-22-2005, 07:40 PM
I have to agree with all the above replies. I have a pretty good customer base...however, I would like to see it become a bit larger. I also know that isn't going to happen IF I don't go out there & share with everyone I know or don't know about the awesome CBBB products.
The extra money is GREAT. In my first month I was able to pay the electric bill, take my family (family of 6) out to a nice restaurant & to the movies. Okay...so that isn't much...but I was happy. Because otherwise we wouldn't have been able to "treat" ourselves to the night on the town IF I hadn't taken that big step to join CBBB as a Rep. I LOVE my Bath & Body Business!
Definately follow your heart. Choose something that would interest you. If you are not "passionate" about the products that you offer, then your business will not thrive & grow.
Good Luck on your decision! Have a GREAT day & God Bless! smileys/smiley17.gif
The extra money is GREAT. In my first month I was able to pay the electric bill, take my family (family of 6) out to a nice restaurant & to the movies. Okay...so that isn't much...but I was happy. Because otherwise we wouldn't have been able to "treat" ourselves to the night on the town IF I hadn't taken that big step to join CBBB as a Rep. I LOVE my Bath & Body Business!
Definately follow your heart. Choose something that would interest you. If you are not "passionate" about the products that you offer, then your business will not thrive & grow.
Good Luck on your decision! Have a GREAT day & God Bless! smileys/smiley17.gif
