Anyone Do a "3X You're Out" With Cancellations?

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses experiences and strategies related to managing host cancellations for shows among Pampered Chef consultants. Participants share personal anecdotes about their interactions with hosts who have canceled multiple times and explore various approaches to rescheduling or moving forward with these situations.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares their experience of working on host coaching to improve show attendance but faces challenges with a host who has canceled multiple times.
  • Another participant mentions the importance of obtaining a guest list before setting a date to minimize cancellations.
  • Several users note the uncertainty of hosts' reasons for cancellations, suggesting that some may not be entirely truthful about their circumstances.
  • One consultant describes a policy of limiting rescheduling to three times, after which they would stop pursuing the host, emphasizing the value of their time.
  • Another participant shares that they have had success with hosts who canceled multiple times but eventually held successful shows, indicating that persistence can pay off.
  • Some participants express frustration with hosts who seem uncommitted, suggesting that they may focus their efforts on more engaged hosts instead.
  • One consultant discusses the option of offering catalog shows as an alternative for hosts who are hesitant to commit to in-person events.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on how to handle hosts who cancel multiple times, with some participants advocating for a strict policy of limiting rescheduling, while others emphasize the importance of maintaining relationships and being understanding of hosts' situations.

Contextual Notes

Participants share a range of experiences, from those who have had minimal cancellations to those who have faced repeated issues with specific hosts. The discussions reflect varying levels of commitment and engagement from hosts, as well as differing personal strategies among consultants.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants navigating similar challenges with host cancellations may find insights and shared experiences helpful in determining their own approaches to managing these situations.

Rhonda - did she cancel?? I hope not!
 
I was wondering the same thing Joy. So Rhonda, what happened?
 
I have to eat crow now - she kept the show and did pick up all the ingredients. The sales total is just over $600. I was so happy she had enough to get the extra 50% off! I also got 3 bookings!! Now I feel really bad.

She appologized when I got there about not calling me. I said it was fine and I understand it gets busy. I told her I hoped she could understand my message since she wouldn't be able to reach me.

The good thing is she has a Weight Watchers meeting at her house every Monday night so people were already coming anyway. I made them two things out of "It's Good For You." I made the Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza and the Easy Apple Burritos. They loved both of them. They are a happy bunch and really liked talking and not listening to me, but that was okay. I just let groups have fun and talk like that. They appologized for talking. I told them that was fine. I always got in trouble for talking when I was little. My report cards would say, "Good student, but talks too much:)." They laughed and thought it was so funny. They talked about how they had a Home Interiors rep. before she left mad because they were talking through her demo and said that to them. Too funny!

Thanks for thinking about me:)!
 
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Yay for Rhonda! So glad your host came through. And wow...3 bookings! Huzzah! :D

(Ren fest way of saying "Hooray!"...heheh)
 

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