15 Pieces Stoneware Sold Today 1 Show My September Stoneware Prize Sheet Works.

[jdavis]

I agree on the spreading it around. If someday I actually get really going in this instead of working so much at my f/t and p/t jobs and actually make some money instead of spending it all on more PC then I would hope I could reward my past hosts like this.

 

[Teresa Lynn]

Over the course of the year I generally have about 16 hosts who hit $500 , of course some of them may have had 2 or 3 $500 shows. Usually, I feed 12

I always do it the 2nd Sat in Dec. they know ahead of time when it is going to be, some can't attend due to other obligations.
At my shows the past hosts in the room who has been here always talk it up and encourage bookings or tell the host to get to $500.

When they are closing their show & they are within the attainable $500 level, I'll say something cute about We're sure going to miss you at the host brunch or oh, too bad I was looking forward to pampering you in December.
Then I explain it again and they hang up and call with more orders.

I do it from 11 am to 1PM They have never left at 1 sometimes, they are still here at 4pm Last year we had another party in the neighborhood to attend & I excused myself to start making the potstickers I was taking to the party and they got up and helped me!

I'm open to suggestions for goodie bags this year I like to offer different things.
Since we no longer have Gen II cookware I have to decide what to give away.

Teresa

 

[Omarakeen]

I am very interested in this game

 

[jaye]

Teresa,

I think this is great, and it works for you for being in the biz for so long. However, what do you recommend to struggling consultants, like me? LOL

I started out with six shows this month, one moved to October, the others have been so-so.

My highest sales at any of my shows is $600 with my host from Saturday night. My show average is just about $430.

On top of the fact that I am doing EVERYTHING that I read on this site, what RFS says to do, calls, taking tele-classes, my past three shows have yielded ZERO bookings!!!

I think that the idea of your brunch is fantastic... just how do I get the customer base and host base to make it a go!?

Thanks for ANY help you can give!

Thinking of hanging up the apron,
Jaye

 

[tlennhoff]

LOL. My top show was $320 so far and I'm feeling good so I would not worry too much about a $430 average.

I think bookings off of shows are the main way to get a customer base. Fundraisers can also help with getting a customer base if you can get bookings from the fundraiser. I think Beth had a great idea for getting bookings off of fundraises that she posted yesterday.

Then just stay in touch with your customers and hosts. A couple other good hints I've seen are to schedule a "show" for the host of every show you do and then at the 5 month point call and ask them if they want to schedule a new show where they would be able to get 2 host specials (one on the new show and one on the past host discount). I suspect that in most cases we also have new products from their last show so talk those products up.

 

[Teresa Lynn]

Don't give up!!
I've done PC for so long I guess it's hard for me to go back to the basics
Wear PC shirts everywhere (dress your little girls in the PC shirts I never made my boys wear them)
talk about your heart tug with guests at your show
I tell guests they are welcome to spend $200 with us tonight (I name the host) & we'll be ecstatic, but the BIGGEST compliment to me is when someone comes up and says they want to have a show. I don't have to worry about bookings or sales but, I really promote myself. I have the PC decal with my contact info, I'm preparing 350 baggies with a business card, recipe , coupon & candy to throw during our homecoming parade.
Teresa

 

[Omarakeen]

Are there any downloadable links...

 

[gilliandanielle]

downloadable links for what?

 

[Omarakeen]

In the game

 

[Teresa Lynn]

Jaye,
How are the bookings going?
When you do the door prize slip do you just hand it to them or do you talk them thru it?
I tell them it must be filled out completely or if I draw their name I put it back.

I go over each line with them..... (I am still using the old PDS from 1999 with I am interested in the following product should it ever be on special I bought tons of them they are my favorite!!)
? # 1 Tells me you want to SAVE $ with TPC! You are interested in hosting a cooking (or catalog) show
? # 2 Tells me that you want to MAKE $ with TPC! I ahve some info you can take home this evening about becoming a consultant.
? #3 Tells me you want to SPEND $ with TPC! I'll call you when the product you've written goes on sale.

I ALSO tell them when I went to school over 20 years ago MAYBE wasn't one of the 12 months... SO if they choose maybe they must write what month maybe means to them, so we can plan their show!! They always laugh but they also book a date!
Teresa

 

[forkatieb]

I show the sheet at very begining of show.

I always tell me guest that I am short and to the point. I know they want to know what prizes they can get today. So I always tell them how they can win stuff. Today we played September Stoneware Prize Sheet and Pampered Poll with $1 squares. Ther person who won the pool added a $26 stoneware to her order!!!

Explain the September Stoneware Sheet as follows:
Since the special this month is stoneware and not all the stoneware is on sale. I would like everyone to have a little prize when then buy any stoneware. I let the guest know the sheet will be place in middle on floor or on coffeetable. As soon as they put a piece of stoneware on their order form they should grab the list and make their choice of of what they want. Once a space is taken no one can select that line. I passed the list around before setting it on the coffeetable. I printed it on Pink cardstock. I was pleased how fast they started grabbing the sheet. Guest can select one space for each piece they purchase. I will give the hostess the items to put in their bags.

Now the dip mixes are 1 packet out of box with instructions printed on labels.

Now my next show I will bring the same sheet partially filled.

I am thinking of doing this every month. The quest love prizes, they really like selecting off the list. And no one select the $ off ones as of yet.

Today's show was large 27 guest.

I know my hostess is selecting 2 pieces at least so she will get to fill in spaces also.

If you have any questions please post. If I don't answer I will in morning.


Charlene

What is this game? "Pampered Poll with $1 squares"

TIA

 

[paigev71]

It is late and I was getting all sorts of confused thinking WHAT September sales promotion...then I realized the posts were from 2006. Grrr. I think I need to go to bed.

 

[forkatieb]

I'm glad you said it was from 2006.... ha ha I was going to call my girl friend in the morning to ask her about it. I have no idea how I came across this post....

 

[ChefKrisB]

I really like this idea!! :love:I know that there is no consultant incentive for # of stones sold this November, but I know that I could really use my show average to go up...so I modified the original document to include current items. Thanks Charlene for the initial thought and prize sheet!!! :thumbup:
Enjoy!

 

[babywings76]

When this was done in 2006, what were the details to the promotion? With the stones being on sale for us now, do you think we need to give them an additional incentive? I want to increase sales, but will this end up eating up much of the commission?

 

[ChefKrisB]

What I would do is put the gifts on the host's order...that way you are getting the 20-30% off and you are making the commission on it. Give him/her a list of who is getting what. For the $x off...it's not that much...so it shouldn't eat into the commission too badly.
As for the original promo...there was a cons. promo having to do with the number of stones sold...I honestly don't remember the details.

 

[babywings76]

Oh I see! Yeah, I kind of forgot about the part where we can make a commission on those prizes. Can you tell I only had 4 hours of sleep?!!

 

[lauradahl]

When this was done in 2006, what were the details to the promotion?

With the stones being on sale for us now, do you think we need to give them an additional incentive? I want to increase sales, but will this end up eating up much of the commission?

Keep in mind this is SAT month so you could really come out ahead if you get any/all of the spring products too. I may have to try this at my shows in November too. It's fun and would be something different!

 

[heat123]

I really like this idea!! :love:I know that there is no consultant incentive for # of stones sold this November, but I know that I could really use my show average to go up...so I modified the original document to include current items. Thanks Charlene for the initial thought and prize sheet!!! :thumbup:
Enjoy!

Thanks for the updated sheet Kris! What are you giving as a booking gift for Dec or Jan, just wondering?