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Our Yearbook Gala is on October 26th! We need everyone's help to make it a night to remember. Focus on getting food donations and sponsors this week!

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When approaching potential Gala sponsors, remember to:
1. Explain the event's purpose
2. Offer different sponsorship levels
3. Highlight promotional opportunities
4. Show how their support impacts our school
5. Follow up within 48 hours

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Who can secure the most food donations for our Gala? The team member who gets the most local restaurants on board wins a feature spread in this year's yearbook! Get creative and start reaching out!

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Huge shoutout to Main Street Café for becoming our first Gold Sponsor! They're providing catering for 50 and a $500 donation.

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We're splitting into teams! The team that secures the most combined value in sponsorships and food donations gets a special lunch! Team captains, add a comment with your team members' names and start strategizing!

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Our goal is to secure a $1000 sponsor for our Gala drinks. Consider reaching out to businesses like Faux Paux, Domino's, or other local favorites. Each sponsor will receive special recognition during our Gala event!

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Only 7 weeks left until our ad sales deadline on November 15th! Let's make every day count and surpass our goals. Remember, these ads help make our yearbook amazing!

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When approaching businesses, always lead with how their ad in our yearbook is an investment in their future customers. It's not just an ad; it's a connection to our entire school community!

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Congrats to our top sellers so far:
1. Madi Leavey - $200 - 1/4 page
2. Ingrid Palacios - $100 - 1/8 page
3. Rachael Ruiz - $100 - - 1/8 page
Who will take the lead this week? Keep pushing!

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This week's best practice: Personalization! Tailor your pitch to each business. Research them beforehand and show how their ad can align with their brand and values. It makes a huge difference!

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Exciting rewards for reaching your goals:
-cover Elite Orlando

-cover Elite NOLA

-cover CSPA in NYC

-cover JEA conference
Let's aim high and travel to all the best conferences!

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'Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.' - Winston Churchill<br>Let this motivate you through every 'no' on the way to a 'yes'!

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Remember, every ad sold and every donation secured helps create a yearbook and event that will be cherished for years to come. You're not just selling; you're creating memories!

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Even if you are nervous about sales, you could end up being our top performer! The secret? Persistence and a genuine belief in our yearbook and the fact that we are inviting businesses to advertise with us.

You can do this!

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SMART goals help us stay focused and motivated. They are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Use this framework to set clear, actionable objectives for your sales targets.

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"Earn $300 in ad sale by the end of this month by reaching out to 5 new businesses each week via email and follow up phone calls. Record all attempts in tracker and identify new businesses to solicit next month.

Using a SMART goal provides clarity and direction.

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1. Break down your goals into smaller tasks2. Set regular check-ins with your mentor3. Celebrate small victories along the way4. Stay adaptable in your strategies as you learn what works best.