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Discussion Overview
The thread explores various strategies and personal experiences related to booking parties on the spot during events. Participants share their approaches to engaging potential hosts and the effectiveness of different techniques.
Discussion Character
- Anecdotal
- Opinion-based
Main Points Raised
- One participant, identifying as a consultant, discusses the importance of engaging attendees by brewing coffee at an expo, which facilitated conversations and led to multiple bookings.
- Another participant shares their experience of using a drawing for prizes to incentivize bookings, resulting in several confirmed shows and leads.
- Some participants mention asking attendees directly if they would like to book a party while they fill out their slips, with varying levels of success.
- One consultant describes a systematic approach using a four pile system to ensure all questions are covered when interacting with potential hosts.
- Another participant notes that they do not look at the forms during the event but instead engage everyone personally about booking parties, averaging two on-the-spot bookings per event.
- One participant recounts a successful weekend event where they booked multiple shows and gathered leads, emphasizing the importance of reading the interest level of attendees.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Views differ on whether to look at the forms while attendees fill them out, with some preferring to engage directly without peeking at the responses. No clear consensus emerges on the best approach to booking on the spot.
Contextual Notes
Participants share experiences from various events, including expos and shows, highlighting different methods of engaging potential hosts and the outcomes of those interactions.
Who May Find This Useful
Consultants looking for ideas on how to effectively book parties during events may find the shared experiences and strategies relevant.
kinklan4
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I did a Women's Expo last Sunday. We brewed PC coffee to get people into the booth. It worked out great because they had to actually stand there and make the coffee which takes a few minutes. Plenty of time to start a conversation with them. We also had a drawing for a basket that had our carafe, SI mugs, tea and the coffee. We also had made some candy flower chocolate lollipops. We put them in craft foam in a small flower pot with a sign that said "pick a date.. pick a flower..earn a free gift". If anyone booked a show on the spot, they could pick a candy flower from the pot. On the back were prizes like... free cooking show, $10 in free products at your show, etc. There were 3 of us at the booth. We booked 5 shows on the spot between us. We each got 45 leads from the drawing to follow up. When I called my leads this week, I explained they did not win the prize basked however they did qualify for a free cooking show. As of now, I have 6 bookings confirmed, 2 registries and 1 recruiting interview next week.
Hope this gives you some ideas you can use. Good luck!
Lisa
Hope this gives you some ideas you can use. Good luck!
Lisa
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cmdtrgd
Gold Member
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I first ask if they liked the recipe and if they would like a recipe card (if I have one) Even if I have time to look, I'll still ask everyone if they would be interested in getting free products or if they know someone who would. Then I ask if they know anyone getting married who might want to register for free. Then I finish with "have you ever thought about doing what I do?". I use the four pile system. I have four piles of information in front of me - one for each question. As I am checking them out I place my hand on each pile and go down the line. That way I don't forget anything and I don't offend anyone by not asking something.
Chef Kearns
Gold Member
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I never look at the form at the event. If the person is willing to talk I ask EVERYONE personally if they would like to book a party. I ask them if they've ever had a party; if yes, when was their last party.
If they don't know anything about PC or have been to parties, but never had one of their own I explain the host program and show them what the current month's special and next month's host specials are. Then I show them my clipboard with my available dates on it.
At an event I average about 2 on the spot bookings. I think that's pretty good.
If they don't know anything about PC or have been to parties, but never had one of their own I explain the host program and show them what the current month's special and next month's host specials are. Then I show them my clipboard with my available dates on it.
At an event I average about 2 on the spot bookings. I think that's pretty good.
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ltkacz
My Event ExperienceI did a women's show this past Saturday and Sunday, and you BET I BOOKED ON THE SPOT!!
Saturday - got 3 catalog shows and Sunday 3 cooking shows. Plus about 10 immediate recruit leads, as well as a stack of responses from the drawing - which was a FREE cooking show. Everyone who marked yes or maybe on the drawing slip - I'm calling to tell them they won! And hopefully book from there.
I handled out recipes to everyone possible who passed the table. When they came over to the table, I asked if they wanted to enter into a drawing for a free cooking show - some said yes, some said no. Some just said, I don't want to enter the drawing I just want to book a show NOW. So, of course, I booked the show.
You usually get a sense about if they are truly interested in booking on the spot or not. And if they are interested - go with it. It's never "hurt" me by booking on the spot.
Saturday - got 3 catalog shows and Sunday 3 cooking shows. Plus about 10 immediate recruit leads, as well as a stack of responses from the drawing - which was a FREE cooking show. Everyone who marked yes or maybe on the drawing slip - I'm calling to tell them they won! And hopefully book from there.
I handled out recipes to everyone possible who passed the table. When they came over to the table, I asked if they wanted to enter into a drawing for a free cooking show - some said yes, some said no. Some just said, I don't want to enter the drawing I just want to book a show NOW. So, of course, I booked the show.
You usually get a sense about if they are truly interested in booking on the spot or not. And if they are interested - go with it. It's never "hurt" me by booking on the spot.
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What are fair door prize slips in Pampered Chef?
Fair door prize slips are a method used in Pampered Chef parties to ensure that all guests have an equal chance of winning a prize. These slips are typically distributed to attendees, allowing them to fill out their contact information and preferences, which can then be used for future follow-ups and promotions.
How do I distribute fair door prize slips at my party?
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What information should be included on a fair door prize slip?
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Can I use digital door prize slips instead of paper ones?
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