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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around a participant's upcoming Holiday Open House, expressing concerns about attendance and sales expectations. Other participants share their experiences and offer encouragement, while also discussing the creative aspects of invitations.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses anxiety about attendance and sales for their Holiday Open House, seeking feedback on expectations.
  • Another participant shares their experience of hosting multiple open houses, noting varying sales figures and the importance of aiming for bookings as well as sales.
  • Several users compliment the creativity of invitations, specifically mentioning a cute holiday font used by one participant.
  • One participant mentions feeling overwhelmed by negative feedback from other posts regarding open houses, indicating a sense of venting frustration.
  • Another participant shares that their open house resulted in $300 in sales and one booking, describing it as a success.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the effectiveness of open houses, with some participants sharing positive experiences while others express concerns about potential outcomes.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences and feelings related to hosting open houses, with a focus on sales and bookings during the holiday season.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants considering hosting open houses or seeking ideas for holiday events may find the shared experiences and insights relevant.

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Hi Friends!

I'm having a Holiday Open house at my home next week and now that the invites are sent, I'm starting to panic. I'm planning to give my Past hosts the benefits from the show if they bring $100 in outside orders, they qualify for the benefits drawing. And I have ordered a bunch of little doorprizes to give as "gift with purchases". I'm posting my "Past Host" invite, which holds the mini catalog and the invite and the postcard I created to send to all my customers.
My question is this, what's your show average for an Open house like this? Any open house? Should I be expecting alot of people? What if no one shows? I'm starting to panic. Any feedback is greatly appreciated. I want this to be a good start to my holiday shows and I'm afraid it's going to be a dud!:eek:
 

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LOVE your stuff - VERY cute! :)
 
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Thanks:blushing: I went in and read the related posts to my Holiday Open House and am now really panic'd! There seems to be an overwhelming response to "not a great idea" "spent more than I made"...I think I'm just venting. Thanks for letting me:cry:
 
ChefKelebel how did you get that SUPER CUTE holiday santa font on your invitation! I love it.
 
tiffadams said:
ChefKelebel how did you get that SUPER CUTE holiday santa font on your invitation! I love it.
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Bumping on the font...it is too cute!!
 
What an awesome apron! You're so creative!! tiffadams, I'm missing the santa - where do you see it?Chef Kelebel- I've done 3 so far. My best one is one is a regular who has done it 5 times and I average 500 there. One I did tonight at a very upscale neighborhood where they had several vendors across 3 homes was 200 but I booked a catalog show closing Friday and a cooking show for late January. The other was at an aquaintance where I did 350 in sales and booked a show.Go looking for bookings (aim for that first) as much as sales. If someone come in sharing how much they love PC and does the HaveThat song, encourage them how great they'd be as a consultant and offer them recruiting material to read using the words "if I gave you some great information about having your own business with TPC, would you look at it?" then move quickly to closing them on a coffee date at hers or yours or Starbucks whatever.It's about attitude, and your expectation. Let us know how it went!
 
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Hi! sorry for the delay in follow up!

I got this font from "freefonts.com" a couple of years ago, it's super cute on paper!

Thanks for the words of encouragement, my Open House went ok, I did about $300 in sales and got one booking for January, so overall I'd say it was a success.

Happy Holidays!
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Holiday Open House event about?

The Holiday Open House is a special event hosted by Pampered Chef where guests can explore a variety of kitchen products, enjoy festive activities, and get inspired for holiday cooking and gifting. It’s a fun way to kick off the holiday season with friends and family.

What can I expect in terms of gifts, games, and prizes?

Attendees can look forward to exciting games that offer chances to win prizes, including Pampered Chef products and exclusive discounts. There will also be opportunities to participate in gift giveaways, making it a festive and rewarding experience for everyone.

Do I need to RSVP to attend the Holiday Open House?

Yes, it is recommended to RSVP to ensure we have enough space and materials for all attendees. You can typically RSVP through the host or the event page created for the Holiday Open House.

Can I bring friends or family to the event?

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