One of the most difficult things about moving my business away

This has been one of my best months for bookings. I have had 13 bookings so far this month. I believe that is a record. Each show that I have done, people have told me they learned more at my show then at any other show they’ve attended. They’ve expressed interest in booking even if they really aren’t party kind of people.

When I told my husband about this tonight, he said that he thought the classes I had been taking and getting a life coach was paying off! I know it is. I have found myself and know what I want. I guess that is part of what is so scary about moving my business. I have done so well here and my business is growing a LOT, I hate to leave that, but…I’ve been saying for the past few months that I needed some new leads. I guess this is how I will get them. I’ll still be servicing my customers here some, and I’ll be meeting lots of new ones out there.

I did book my first party out there today. I was so excited. I also figured out tonight that if I can recruit 4 more people before the end of December, and submit $2207 in sales each month, I can earn the level 2 trip to San Francisco and take my husband on a “real” Pampered Chef trip! I really want to do that. We’ve enjoyed the past 3 years (ok 2, since I didn’t get to take him on one this year yet because we are moving.) of Hershey, PA, Niagra, ON, and who knows where we’ll enjoy the next time!

Well, I could go on about my day and explain how frustrating it is to deal with utility companies in another state who promise service and then contact you to let you know “Oh, we’re sorry, we don’t have DSL service in your area.” I then spent the next 5 hours on the phone trying to find someone who would offer internet service. I got so frustrated hearing…”we don’t service that area. Sorry.” I finally did locate one, but they won’t be able to set it up until the Monday after we get there. Oh, well.

Tomorrow I need to try to get some packing done. I didn’t get to any today.

I had to say goodbye to a dear friend tonight after my party. Goodbyes are so hard to say. Although she and I don’t see each other or talk much, it was still very hard. She was my very first recruit in the business, besides being a good friend. Ugh. So many more goodbyes to say. I can’t avoid them.