Director Are Host Specials Causing Chaos for Direct Sales Consultants?

[Karen Weber]

Does anyone else get tired that the company keeps adding another host special to the existing one. Don't get me wrong, I like to be able to give the hosts more but I try to keep my business organized and print out the host specials and make up my host packets well in advanced. I'm wasteing a lot of paper and ink when I have to go back and print more copies. Surely they are not making these decisions at the last minute.

And if they think this is going to get us to book last minute shows...maybe a few people will be able to but for me it's just frustrating and also makes me think they are desparate for sales.

Karen

 

[Sequeemamma]

Yes, yes, and yes. Yes I'm getting tired of trying to keep up with all the changing host rewards. Yes, I hate that it makes me do more work and waste more time, paper, and printer ink. And, a big Yes, it seems like they're desperate for sales.

I have actually revamped host packets to where I only give the planning guide, a form for their guest list, recruiting info, and catalogs. I then email them the other fliers. That way when they change, I'm not running out having to reprint new copies. If I've already given them the original flier, I may (if I think it matters), send them the new one via email with a note pretending to be all excited they'll be getting extra benefits. Sometimes (like the sausage :bugeye I never even mention it.

 

[PCJenni]

the other side is, get your team excited about it, hosting their own Last Chance First Glance show. It is a reason for them to pick up the phone and book and make you more money!! I know my team added a lot of shows the first 2 weeks of July because of the QSP

 

[DuenFounnyHok]

Yes, but just think of all the missed opportunites to book at shows that have already happened. :grumpy: This is a tool that would have been nice to use from the last week or so in June on.

Sandi

 

[PCJenni]

HO is trying to fill in on missed opporunities. They know things are a mess. Sales are down. They are now going to throw at lot at us to get some excitement going.

 

[cookingwithlove]

Last night I booked 2 shows for JULY and 1 July FB show. It is never too late to book a party. Yes, it is frustrating that things keep changing. Concentrate on what you think will be the draw. It is the same thing at your shows, you should not do the booking slide, booking necklace, Dream book, ticket game, Did you know, Why bag... all in one night. Pick what you think will draw that person in to booking a party. Don't overload them with the details.

 

[DuenFounnyHok]

Booking necklace? I have never heard of that. Please share what it is!

Sandi

 

[cookingwithlove]

Booking Necklace video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyDxgB9a0oQ

 

[DuenFounnyHok]

THAT is cool!! Thank you for sharing!

Sandi

 

[PCJenni]

a few on my team have tried and it and booked more shows than they normally do

 

[DebPC]

Nice idea- haven't heard of that before.