Drop in That Is Just for Hands On--No Sales

[theonlyewe]

I have been thinking of trying something that might be strange but here it is.

I would like to have a drop in- set up stations and provide some veggies or whatever so they can try the products. One stand would be all of the new products. In the invitations I would say that I am not conducting business that day and if they want something we have to handle that the next day. I am thinking that perhaps the people who don't come because they don't want to spend money or perhaps has never attended a show by choice would come. I would give them a small form to fill out-name address phone and email. THere would be a place for them to check off it they say something that they wanted to buy. I would hold a drawing fom the forms. THere would be catalogs at the door if they would like one. Sound crazy??

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

I would leave out the part about not doing business. I know you don't want to obligate anyone to buy, but if I go to an open house and go nuts over a product, if you aren't taking orders, I'm going to find someone who is.

 

[letscook04]

I would have to agree with KG..
Have you done a cooking show yet?

 

[tlennhoff]

You could put in the invitations that:

1. Get hands-on with the products

2. Drawing for free gift

3. Recipe available

4. No order required

 

[AJPratt]

You could put in the invitations that:

1. Get hands-on with the products

2. Drawing for free gift

3. Recipe available

4. No order required

I LOVE this idea! You don't have to be pushy and still be able to do some sales! OF COURSE people will want to buy. They would be NUTS if they didn't!