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TheFreddiesCook said:What kind of prizes do you give out for booking a show on the spot at a show?
NooraK said:Dustin Davis (in the May CN this month, first page) came to our meeting last night and talked about how he gets $1000 shows consistently. He does a thing with envelopes for hosts who are willing to book on the spot at the show:
He has 10 envelopes, numbered 1-10. Each envelope contains a coupon for a prize. Nine of the coupons are for a rub and a RUFTH trivet (you can of course do whatever you want), and one has a DCB. When a host books, he has the host pick an envelope, and she signs the back of the envelope over the seal. Dustin then takes the envelope home, and brings it with him to the show, and it is opened at the show (this ensures the show is held before the prize is given). The other stipulation is that the show has to be at least $500. The prize is then added to the host's order so he gets her discount, and he gets commission back.
He said he's been doing this since February, and he's had an average of $10,000 in sales each month, and he's only given out one DCB. After each show, he replaces the envelopes taken at that show and the next show again has 10 envelopes.
Actually, he did say that he even does this with hosts that do not want to set a date right away (he's not setting dates past July at the moment). Since he takes the envelope home, it also gives him the opportunity to call the potential host later and say "I just came across your envelope, do you want to set a date so that we can get it opened?"
mspibb said:I like this idea too. Does he tell them there is a DCB in one of the envelopes?
BethCooks4U said:I give them the opportunity to get an unlimited amount free products and deep discounts, free shipping, 10% off for a year and the rest of the host benefits. Pampered Chef is so generous there is no need to spend money if you promote the program.
Liquid Sky said:Yeah me too. After thinking about it I have decided to not do anything more. Plus, I recruit really well and I don't want an activity like that to be a deterrent to future consultants thinking it's protocol to spend $$ out of pocket to give extras to hosts. We do have an AMAZING host benefits program :love:
NooraK said:Dustin Davis (in the May CN this month, first page) came to our meeting last night and talked about how he gets $1000 shows consistently. He does a thing with envelopes for hosts who are willing to book on the spot at the show:
He has 10 envelopes, numbered 1-10. Each envelope contains a coupon for a prize. Nine of the coupons are for a rub and a RUFTH trivet (you can of course do whatever you want), and one has a DCB. When a host books, he has the host pick an envelope, and she signs the back of the envelope over the seal. Dustin then takes the envelope home, and brings it with him to the show, and it is opened at the show (this ensures the show is held before the prize is given). The other stipulation is that the show has to be at least $500. The prize is then added to the host's order so he gets her discount, and he gets commission back.
He said he's been doing this since February, and he's had an average of $10,000 in sales each month, and he's only given out one DCB. After each show, he replaces the envelopes taken at that show and the next show again has 10 envelopes.
Actually, he did say that he even does this with hosts that do not want to set a date right away (he's not setting dates past July at the moment). Since he takes the envelope home, it also gives him the opportunity to call the potential host later and say "I just came across your envelope, do you want to set a date so that we can get it opened?"
algdoughty said:I am "iffy" on this - whether to regularly do this type of prize.
On one hand I really like the idea of getting more bookings, but I don't know if I want it to be the norm.
Our grand opening is this Sunday and we have decided to do 1 booking raffle. Each person that books a show before or during the grand opening gets entered into a drawing for a bar pan (or something) - 1 person wins and gets it when their show closes.... but this is an incentive so we can get our first 90 days as full as possible.
I think we will re-asses after the grand opening and decide if we want to continue that.
JulieAnn123 said:Hi - I'm new... just becoming a PC consultant. This site is awesome and I am already learning so much. Thank you all.
In regards to this: "Nine of the coupons are for a rub and a RUFTH trivet (you can of course do whatever you want), and one has a DCB."
What is an "RUFTH" trivet and what is a "DCB"?
Boy do I like the idea of $10K in sales a month. Very motivating indeed!
Julie, in Illinois
JulieAnn123 said:Thanks!
I have a small business and the poster who said "keep my expenses down" is right on track. I have been sewing for others for 31 years and I keep my out of pocket expenses to the bare minimum. I offer an excellent service and good turn around time and that is what they come back for and give me word-of-mouth advertising for.
I am going to go at this PC thing the same way. I am doing this to give myself something to do 2-3 nights a week since my daughter is going off to college in the fall and I will have some extra expenses for college. (I will really miss her!) But I plan on doing really good and fun shows where people will want me to come and do one for them. If I need to do some prizes to get it going I will but I am not planning on spending a ton of money to make money - I plan on being creative and so on, which doesn't cost a penny.
Do you think this is the right approach?
Thanks again for your advice and info...
Julie
algdoughty said:I am "iffy" on this - whether to regularly do this type of prize.
On one hand I really like the idea of getting more bookings, but I don't know if I want it to be the norm.
Our grand opening is this Sunday and we have decided to do 1 booking raffle. Each person that books a show before or during the grand opening gets entered into a drawing for a bar pan (or something) - 1 person wins and gets it when their show closes.... but this is an incentive so we can get our first 90 days as full as possible.
I think we will re-asses after the grand opening and decide if we want to continue that.
JulieAnn123 said:Hi - I'm new... just becoming a PC consultant. This site is awesome and I am already learning so much. Thank you all.
In regards to this: "Nine of the coupons are for a rub and a RUFTH trivet (you can of course do whatever you want), and one has a DCB."
What is an "RUFTH" trivet and what is a "DCB"?
Boy do I like the idea of $10K in sales a month. Very motivating indeed!
Julie, in Illinois
quiverfull7 said:Hmmmmm. I only do extra incentives when my calendar isn't where I want it which is where June is for me. I totally agree about the benefits being super generous and I'm always all about my host and guests and fun but I want my June to be great too... SO.. I think I will call the envelopes my Disney Trip Celebration Incentive and say that I need to really load up my available dates in June since I'll be vacationing for free with PC at Disney!!!! That way I've got a fun way to talk about the trip and still make it about thanking my hosts for being all that they are in my life!!!!! Thanks for posting
quiverfull7 said:Hmmmmm. I only do extra incentives when my calendar isn't where I want it which is where June is for me. I totally agree about the benefits being super generous and I'm always all about my host and guests and fun but I want my June to be great too... SO.. I think I will call the envelopes my Disney Trip Celebration Incentive and say that I need to really load up my available dates in June since I'll be vacationing for free with PC at Disney!!!! That way I've got a fun way to talk about the trip and still make it about thanking my hosts for being all that they are in my life!!!!! Thanks for posting
JulieAnn123 said:Tell me more about how you are getting to go to Disney!
chefsteph07 said:It was our incentive trip for 2009!
JulieAnn123 said:What did you have to do to get that?
JulieAnn123 said:Thanks!
I have a small business and the poster who said "keep my expenses down" is right on track. I have been sewing for others for 31 years and I keep my out of pocket expenses to the bare minimum. I offer an excellent service and good turn around time and that is what they come back for and give me word-of-mouth advertising for.
I am going to go at this PC thing the same way. I am doing this to give myself something to do 2-3 nights a week since my daughter is going off to college in the fall and I will have some extra expenses for college. (I will really miss her!) But I plan on doing really good and fun shows where people will want me to come and do one for them. If I need to do some prizes to get it going I will but I am not planning on spending a ton of money to make money - I plan on being creative and so on, which doesn't cost a penny.
Do you think this is the right approach?
Thanks again for your advice and info...
Julie
AJPratt said:Hey, the PartyLite lady I know offers a dozen tea lights or votives as an incentive (around the $10 range) and she does very well! So, its what you are comfortable offering! There are many consultants who don't offer anything and do well!
ChefBeckyD said:See, I don't think you can compare that with PC, though, because their host benefits aren't nearly as generous as ours. They probably do need to add extra incentives to get bookings!
AJPratt said:Oh, totally! They can't compare at all! But I guess my main point was about affordability. The PL consultant I know does $15-20K a month and just uses a $10 item as incentive. I would assume she would do more, but its kind of smart. Does that make any sense?
etteluap70PC said:You should Check out Karen Phelps Direct Selling Expert, Karen Phelps I did her envelope booking game for a few months after going to her seminar. It was great for my Biz at the time.
We offer a variety of prizes for booking a show on the spot, including free products, discounts on future purchases, and exclusive host specials.
To qualify for the instant booking prize, you must book a Pampered Chef party during the event and have the party date confirmed by the end of the event.
Yes, you can choose from a selection of prizes for booking a show on the spot. Our consultants will have a variety of options for you to choose from.
The instant booking prize is subject to availability and may vary depending on the event and consultant. Some restrictions may apply, so be sure to check with your consultant for more details.
Yes, the instant booking prize is in addition to the regular host rewards. It's our way of saying thank you for booking a show on the spot and helping us spread the word about Pampered Chef.