Director How can I book parties after December 15th?

[Christ Follower]

How in the world are people booking past December 15th!? I would love to get a couple on the calendar after the 15th but for 2 years now, have not been able to. Any ideas? Aside from hosting my own show, I haven't a clue how to do it.

How many of you are booking past the 15th? How do you do it?

 

[BethCooks4U]

I am not booking during that time this year but in the past I have offered Cookie or Candy making shows or Appetizer shows - promoting ideas for last minute treats or New Years dishes.

 

[pamperedlinda]

You can also focus on people who do not celebrate Christmas or Hannuhak (sorry, I'm pretty sure I butchered that spelling). Maybe anyone who is Jehovah Wittness (well, they do celebrate, just not the same as others). My SED always has a show on the 30th, I haven't been so lucky yet.

I will suggest that you get out any hostess packets for January shows so they can get orders during the holidays.

 

[mrssyvo]

Last Night I participated in a booking blitz, with Nancy Francis/Sherri Carr's teams, and I heard a fantastic idea for booking the week between Christmas and New Years. Most people have the time off work, and have received $$ for Christmas. Encourage the hostess to book then, as a chance to get together with friends in the down time between the Holidays. Have a Soup and Slipper show, and it will give a chance for everyone to Relax, and talk about their wonderul Holiday memories.

 

[pamperedbecky]

I have a neighbor wanting to do a show the week between Christmas and New Years. She hasn't picked a date yet, but it's looking like she will. That'll be the first show I've ever had that time of year!! I know people promote the idea of a show over winter break to teachers a lot because it gives them a chance to see friends and coworkers outside of school.

 

[finley1991]

My former director used to do 3-4 shows in that timeframe with people of Jehovah Witness faith. Since they don't celebrate holidays, there was no conflict! One year they wanted her on Dec. 25th but she talked them into the 26th. And they were always decent shows!

 

[DebPC]

I did one one year between Christmas and New Years for a teacher. It went great because everyone was off of work.

 

[baychef]

It is difficult for me to book after Dec. 15th because I am busy getting my own holiday stuff done.

I would love to do a party between Christmas and New Year's. More ideas if you have them, please!

 

[amy07]

I'm tossing around the idea of a "Santa skipped me" show - Come get what you REALLY want! OR Kick Start Your Resolution show - a spin on healthy eating.

 

[baychef]

Oh I like the "Santa skipped me"!!!:chef:

 

[Chef Kearns]

That's what I use to book Jan. I am not booking any more parties after the 17th of Dec. Just a personal preference. We are going on a Caribbean cruise the week after Christmas for 8 days!! I'm excited about that. And I just kinda want to chill before doing 20 shows in January, ya know?!