Recent content by krackley

Yeah, I'm with you Shelby...I do a lot of host coaching through fb messages too - not really advertising, but coaching. I have had some of my consultants invite people through facebook, but I don't let them put up my website on their pages. Anyway - I don't know what the HO will do - she had...

Oh I agree - I'm big on being honest, and want nothing more than to portray that to my family. And I understand innocent mistakes (facebook, etc)....I guess I just see people get that far ahead with dishonesty, and I work so hard for my 3 shows this month to get a few bonus points....it kinda...

So....I was reading one of my favorite money saving blogs today, and I noticed she was doing a giveaway - a PAMPERED CHEF GIVEAWAY! A consultant was giving away the host specials this month, and giving...get this....surprise....a 20% discount on stoneware orders placed by the end of the...

Absolutely don't get discouraged (which is funny coming from me, because it happens to me everytime my calendar starts falling apart!)....just get on the phone. Usually I NEVER make calls, but when I do, I always get good results (should be a kick in the pants to try it more often, I guess!)...

Wow, Becky - you're awesome!!! You go girl!I had three shows booked in January, and sent out these letters - they all stuck - with the last one being on Saturday the 30th... I was really thankful for them - I think they helped a little.So, what's this "golden week" thing - I know the dates of...

Yes, definitely read the fine print on the host specials - they all seem to be this nowadays, but the orders have to be turned in by the 15th (I think if I remember correctly?) of the next month to get the special - for instance, if you have a January show, you have to turn it in by Feb 15th for...

Yeah, Elise, I'm with you! It didn't cost me anything except the ingredients for a couple of recipes ($10 max), so even if I didn't sell a thing, and just got bookings, it would have been worth it. I'm really excited about my January now! Thanks, Chef Kearns - I appreciate the encouragement...

I'm wondering if I should try to pull this off during the triple points days in January. . .

And, you could always just go for bookings - if you don't sell much, you wouldn't have to pay much, and even though you were out of work for a day, if you get four or five shows out of it, you'll be in great shape for the new year. . .

Well, my open house was a HUGE success! I wasn't even trying to sell stuff, but I still ended up with $440 in orders and FIVE BOOKINGS! (Four cooking shows, and one wedding shower!) - so, January is booked solid now! :) I think I might do the mystery host show, too, since that seems to be...

WHOA! How cool is that! How are you girls doing with yours - with the holidays and stuff - is that messing you up, or are you just booking for January?

so, how's it going? I need to make phone calls, too. . . I just find way too many other things to do! It's really sad. . . I think you're inspiring me, though. . .

Well, lorilynn - the Christmas Wreaths are probably on consultant's corner from the homemade for the holidays show last season. . . they were little pretzels that you dip in melted chocolate, make a circle, then tie a ribbon on one end - wah-lah - a Christmas ornament! :)

I personally love the little apple tartlets in the mini muffin pan. . .I'm doing those for a Christmas brunch. . . I'm doing the same thing on Dec. 1st! :) Hope yours goes well!

Wow thanks for the advice - I'm going to do it, and just hope for the best. . . I'm kinda treating it like a regular show - I'm even using the host planning guide to keep me focused on inviting people and following up on invites, etc. .. it's not until Dec. 1 and I already have one booking, one...