Booking a Career Chat or Balloon Blast

Booking a Career Chat

5 parts to asking for a Career Chat

1. Share goal

2. Explain the event so they know what to expect

3. Release any pressure

4. Give them a gift as a thank you for their time

5. Set date

Hi _________, I am working on a really big goal to move into the next position in Mary Kay as a ___________________ (senior consultant, red jacket, car driver, director, etc).  I want the opinion of 5 sharp women this week and thought of you.  I just need you to come & listen as I share my Mary Kay story and talk about how the business works.  I know Mary Kay may not be for you, ___________ so don’t worry.  I get credit for everyone that listens. If you ask                      questions while we are together that will actually help me learn how to answer questions about the opportunity.

Because I really want to reach this goal, I am bribing people.  (big smile) What I’m offering is _________________. So is there any reason why you couldn’t help me & get a _______too?  

Great, I have  __________ (date) at ______(time) or  ________(date) at ___(time) Which works better for you?

Okay, so what would you like for your gift?

I will give you a reminder call to confirm our appointment the day before.

Thanks again for helping me out and being the kind of woman you are.  I value your              opinion. 

BOOKING A BALLOON BLAST

Hi, __________! What are you doing (date and time)?  I just need 90 minutes of your time.

I am wanting to move into a mid-management position in Mary Kay and my Director has challenged me to introduce her to the sharpest women I know. I know this business will probably not be something you would consider doing, but I need 15 of the sharpest women I know to come and listen so I can watch how she conducts an interview. I will give you __________ just for helping me out. The presentation only takes 90 minutes.  I promise! Plus, there will be Balloons full of CASH for you to win!! You’ll have ________ and cash in your hand and I will be on my way to moving up in my career thanks to you.