Any Good Ideas From Other Ds Companies?

[AJPratt]

Whenever I have the chance to attend a show with another DS company, I go. For one, I think its important that we DS companies support each other and it gives me a chance to sort of network and to see how they present their products. Its also great because people who know I sell PC don't hesitate to invite me. Anyway... I attended my first CM show. Scrapbooking is NOT my thing. I think its great, but I just don't have the time of patience to do it.

Anyway, something cool I saw the CM consultant do was pull out her Host Goodie Basket. She said, "Wow! You have 10 guests here, you get to select from the basket", and then he did. "You also have 2 outside orders for your show, so pick anohter great host gift." Then she says, "You'll also get to pick again when one of your guests just wants information on my business." I don't want to lug around the heavy basket she does, but I thought that was a great idea.

Another good idea I heard was at a PL show. The consultant did her recruiting talk and then said, "Now, I'm sure you're all not that interested in my life but I don't really know any of you or your personal situations. But what I do know is that I wouldn't be where I am today, enjoying what I am, and having the friends I have if someone hadn't shared their story with me." WOW!!! What a great way to end that I thought.

I was wondering if anyone else wanted to share some great ideas they got at another DS show.

 

[tada]

A Premier Jewelry friend of mine offers

"If you can't or don't want to take the time for a typical Home Show at your house, grab 2 or 3 (or more) of your friends, we'll go to lunch or dinner, I'll show some pieces, they will shop, and that's your Home Show!)

I've wondered about how to do that with Pampered Chef.

 

[katie0128]

I had a friend who wanted to host but gave the typical "I don't have time to clean... my house is a mess...", etc. Since this was a good friend, I offered my home and we had her show in my kitchen. Guest could bring kids and they could play with my kids in the playroom. And it was REALLY nice not to have to take anything anywhere!!! Now, I won't do that for people that I don't know, but for friends/family that want to host, I would definitely do it again.

 

[reba515]

I learned from a Body Shop at Home friend of mine that giving a booking prize the night they book lessens the chance of rescheduling or cancels.
It kind of makes them feel obligated to hold the date.
This has been working for me (very well!)
But it needs to be a prize of some value, no citrus peelers here
I use my duplicate's or when a host doesn't use a 50% off item I'll buy something with that.

 

[katie0128]

Someone gave me that tip as well, but suggested that you not give the "prize" until their show... That way if they do backout, you're not out $$.

 

[reba515]

Someone gave me that tip as well, but suggested that you not give the "prize" until their show... That way if they do backout, you're not out $$.

right. that is how I used to do it too, but doing it this way I am getting NO CANCELLATIONS from these ladies.
like I said it makes them feel obligated to have the show (it's a guilt thing )

 

[DebbieSAChef]

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Someone gave me that tip as well, but suggested that you not give the "prize" until their show... That way if they do backout, you're not out $$.

I suggest you use small gift bags and just place a picture of an item in there or even a piece of paper with the name of the product that reads:

FREE Batter bowl, or whatever you want to offer, when you hold a cooking show on your scheduled date!

You could even do a basket with slips of paper that each have a FREE product for them to earn if they hold a show. I also do the three bookings and the host gets a Free stone of my choice.

It helps them to hold their friends accountable to holding their show and after adding it to the last hosts order, you can get a discount as well as commission and it won't be so expensive but a nice incentive for the host to have her friends and family host at least three shows!!

Debbie

 

[lisacb77]

A Premier Jewelry friend of mine offers

"If you can't or don't want to take the time for a typical Home Show at your house, grab 2 or 3 (or more) of your friends, we'll go to lunch or dinner, I'll show some pieces, they will shop, and that's your Home Show!)

I've wondered about how to do that with Pampered Chef.

I like this! I think a lot of ppl I know are too busy for the traditional party but might be open to this. Can still encourage them to collect outside orders from others. You can call it PC Express!

And you can write off the meal. Wow! Now does the consultant pay for just her meal or for all of them?

 

[heat123]

I like this! I think a lot of ppl I know are too busy for the traditional party but might be open to this. Can still encourage them to collect outside orders from others. You can call it PC Express!

And you can write off the meal. Wow! Now does the consultant pay for just her meal or for all of them?

I heard an idea of suggesting to a host to have her invite a couple of her close freinds just to show them products keeping it (small and intimate) not a huge show, then collect outside orders (you could premake a recipe and bring it or demo it) and voila Xpress show you have!