Booking Blitz: Now or After New Year's?

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores the timing and strategies for conducting booking blitzes among Pampered Chef consultants, particularly in relation to the holiday season and the start of the new year. Participants share their personal experiences and thoughts on the effectiveness of blitzing now versus after New Year's.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, considers conducting a booking blitz now but is concerned about the holiday distractions affecting potential hosts' attention.
  • Another participant shares their experience of successfully booking shows in January due to previous cookware sales.
  • One participant plans to blitz between Christmas and New Year's to fill early January slots.
  • Another participant mentions that the holiday week might be less stressful for blitzing due to many coworkers being on vacation.
  • One participant's cluster is organizing a blitz with incentives, although details are not specified.
  • Several users discuss the idea of offering incentives for booking shows during the holiday period.
  • One participant seeks clarification on what a booking blitz entails, indicating a desire for more information.
  • Another participant describes the booking blitz process as calling potential hosts in a concentrated effort, often with a set time limit.
  • One participant reports success in booking multiple shows during a previous blitz and plans to continue the practice.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the optimal timing for booking blitzes, with some participants favoring immediate action during the holidays while others prefer to wait until after New Year's. No clear consensus emerges regarding the best approach.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and strategies related to booking blitzes, reflecting varying levels of comfort and success with the practice during the holiday season.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for insights on timing and strategies for booking blitzes, particularly around holiday periods, may find this discussion relevant.

lisacb77
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Just curious for you all that do booking blitzes ... do you plan to do them now or right after New Year's?

I have a few more slots in January & February to fill. I thought about doing a booking blitz this week but with the holidays it seems hard to catch anyone's attention span. As I am doing some small touches with my January hosts now (am mailing packets to ones that don't have, emailing a receipe with note to the ones that do) and plan to hit them full force with coaching the week of Jan. 2 (my parties are all Jan. 20 or later), I'm wondering if I should do the same for my blitz.

Pros-shorter timeframe means keeping the excitement about the show. Better chance they'll know their schedule and keep the date they pick.

Cons-really busy with day job first 2 weeks of year (not that I am not now, just gets worse). Chance that no one will want January as it will be about 2-3 weeks away.

If you can think of any other pros/cons I'd appreciate that along with feedback of course!!!
 
Check in with those who have purchased the cookware in the past. Not just sets, but those who have purchased the saute pan. I've got 7 shows on the books for january (totally surprised) because of the cookware.

Where are you in Pearland?? My parents just moved into Sunrise Lakes off of 518.
 
I'm doing my blitz between Christmas and New Years so I can try to fill the first week of January.
 
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That's a great idea Kate! I will prolly be working that week but it should be slower & less stressful (most of the office will be out on vacay) so I can prolly come home at regular time and blitz in the evenings. Thanks for the tip!

Tara, we are in Southdown, so that's not far from your parents! Where are you in Htown??
 
Oak Forest
Ella/610 basically

My mom and dad just moved to Pearland in June. They used to live in spring and then moved to PA for a year and a half and are now back b/c my dad's job is off of hwy 6 and 288.

I've been telling my mom to make friends with her neighbors so that i could infiltrate! :p
 
Our cluster is dong a blitzing tonight. My director is offering incentives-don't know what they are yet. Of course my DH invited a few friends over tonight to watch the Bears!

Ann
 
For those of you who call between Christmas & New Years--do you offer any incentives for booking the first week of Jan? I was thinking of offering an It's still New Year's show & bringing the supplies like napkins, cups & plates.
 
Ummm what exactely is a booking Blitz... I think I got an idea, but would love some feedback!

Cheers
 
We are doing our tonight! It is giving me the excuse I need to call all of those maybe's. I know most want to wait until after the holidays to commit but I want them talking about it at all of their holiday parties now! Plus if I waited then they could always have another reason to wait. This just guarentees them the date they want.
 
Booking Blitz is just calling your list of potential hosts and not stopping. Most times there is a designated call time and length. Like some clusters will do it at a meeting for 20 minutes. Everyone gets on their cell phones and calls the people on their lists. You don't have to do it with other people you could just challenge yourself.
 
Hey Elaine I was on the call with you! I really enjoyed it and I am going to keep on with it. I booked 3 cooking shows and 1 catalog show.
Ann
 
Elaine also won the booking blitz! You Go Girl!


Ann
 
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Tara, I love it! Pearland is totally big enough, go for it!

My last blitz, I think I made 8 calls in 45 mins. I have a list of 10-12 potentials I've developed and I plan to call them all that week no matter how long it takes!
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Booking Blitz?

A Booking Blitz is an organized event where consultants focus on scheduling as many parties or cooking shows as possible within a set timeframe. It typically involves reaching out to potential hosts, offering incentives, and creating a sense of urgency to book parties.

Should I book parties now or wait until after New Year's?

Booking parties now can take advantage of the holiday season when people are more likely to gather and celebrate. However, waiting until after New Year's can also be beneficial as many people set new goals and may be more open to hosting gatherings in January.

What are the advantages of booking parties now?

Booking parties now allows you to capitalize on holiday gatherings, where friends and family come together. This can lead to higher attendance and sales, as people are in a festive mood and more likely to purchase gifts or products for themselves and others.

What are the benefits of waiting until after New Year's?

After New Year's, many individuals are looking to start fresh and may be more inclined to host parties as part of their new goals. Additionally, people often have holiday gift cards to spend, which can lead to increased sales during January parties.

How can I effectively promote my Booking Blitz?

To promote your Booking Blitz, utilize social media, email newsletters, and personal outreach. Create engaging posts that highlight the benefits of hosting a party, offer special incentives for bookings, and share success stories from previous hosts to encourage participation.

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