Booking Blitz Tonight: Newbie's Guide to Successful Shows

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around participants sharing their experiences and strategies related to conducting a booking blitz, particularly for new consultants. Many discuss their personal approaches, challenges, and successes in securing bookings during these events.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses anxiety about their first booking blitz and seeks suggestions for securing more bookings.
  • Another participant shares that they find comfort in booking blitzes, using them as an opportunity to reach out to customers while framing it as a contest.
  • One participant advises against combining customer care calls with booking requests, suggesting a more focused approach to secure bookings.
  • Another participant questions the advice to separate customer care from booking calls, feeling it may be awkward to not check in on customer satisfaction.
  • One participant recounts a successful blitz where their team booked 33 shows in 20 minutes, emphasizing a brief and direct approach to calls.
  • Another participant expresses enthusiasm about potentially organizing their own booking blitz, setting personal goals and rewards for themselves.
  • One participant shares their success after making 25 calls during a blitz, resulting in four bookings and additional follow-ups.
  • Several participants express excitement and motivation following their experiences with booking blitzes, highlighting the positive impact on their confidence.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on whether to combine customer care calls with booking requests, with some participants advocating for separation while others see value in integrating the two approaches. Overall, no clear consensus emerges on this topic.

Contextual Notes

Participants share a range of experiences, from being new consultants to those with more established practices, reflecting diverse levels of comfort and strategies in booking shows.

Who May Find This Useful

New consultants or those looking to enhance their booking strategies may find the shared experiences and varied approaches beneficial.

tinat51796
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My team is doing a booking blitz tonight. I've never done one and so far I only have two shows on the books for the new year and none in December. I haven't been very good with customer care calls so I thought I'd combine my customer care calls with the booking blitz. Any suggestions on the best way to get bookings? I have one catalog show for December that will close next week but I really want to submit at least one more show in December so I can get the heart bowl. I failed miserably in the sell a thon. I need to either really get this business going or quit....and I don't want to quit. Any suggestions would be really appreciated. I'm still really new to this business and I'm having trouble getting out of my comfort zone. Thanks!
 
Tina~

I have always found comfort in doing a booking blitz. It gives me an "excuse" to be calling them, and I tell them what we are doing. That if they book or order from me, they are helping me out to win our blitz!

Good luck!
 
Tina-DO NOT combine the cc's with the booking blitz-striclty call for the bookings and no chit-chat! Tell the person you are in a contest and would love to talk to them another time and will call them back to let them know if you win...but get those bookings!!!
 
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Don't combine them? Really? It just seems like it would be weird to call them and ask them to book without seeing how they like their products. But if that's the best way to go then I'll do it. thanks!
 
I challenged the consultant's on 4 teams last month to a bb...there were 10 people and they booked 33 shows in 20 minutes! There was a brief, "Hi this is___________ and I can't really talk alot now as I am in the middle of a contest to book shows for January! Can I count on you to help me with the booking? Here are the dates I have__________!" I will give you a call tomorrow to confirm this date"

Tomorrow is when you do the cc call!
 
chefmeg said:
I challenged the consultant's on 4 teams last month to a bb...there were 10 people and they booked 33 shows in 20 minutes! There was a brief, "Hi this is___________ and I can't really talk alot now as I am in the middle of a contest to book shows for January! Can I count on you to help me with the booking? Here are the dates I have__________!" I will give you a call tomorrow to confirm this date"

Tomorrow is when you do the cc call!
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This is an awesome idea! I've thought about doing a blitz with my small team and I may use this next week! Thanks!
 
WOW! I would love to do that, but I'm the only one in my cluster that wouldn't make an excuse to not show up for it...
 
Hmmm...I am thinking about doing my OWN BOOKING BLITZ!!

They don't need to know that I am the only one doing it...let's make our own "prize" and be the winner!

I have to get 6 shows on my calendar for January by the 12th of this month...my director is making me a "deal", but it has consequences if I don't make it, as well as a prize when I do make it! But, you can give yourself a "prize" for hitting a goal! Schedule a manicure...take a bubblebath...buy yourself a new outfit...whatever works for you. Make your goal something that is a strech for you...but one that is not impossible, either!
 
Kitchen Diva said:
WOW! I would love to do that, but I'm the only one in my cluster that wouldn't make an excuse to not show up for it...
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PRETEND!!! Act as if you are in a contest and get on the phone and make the calls! Each time you get a booking, run into the kitchen and bang your Food Chopper!

No one has to know you aren't really in a contest...and guess what?? You will be THE winner because you picked up the phone!
 
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I just wanted to post to let you all know how the booking blitz went. I made 25 calls. I talked to about 12 people. I got four bookings. Two for January and two for February. Plus I've got two more people that I need to follow up with later in the week to see about scheduling. Thanks for all of your suggestions!
 
Great job, Tina! Aren't you so pumped, now Whoo, hoo!
 
As far as what to say, don't reinvent the wheel - follow the scripts on Ccorner and some on here. God Bless You~!

-praying for Paige and her family-
 
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yeah, I'm so excited now. This is the boost I needed to help me go out of my comfort zone. Now I just need to keep it going!
 
Glad it worked well for you!
My cluster is playing "tag" starting today. My director is starting, then when she gets a booking she calls the next person on the list, and so on. It's going to be fun:)
 
Congrats on your bookings. My director & I are doing the same thing tonight. Our contest is the looser has to buy the drinks when we go out to dinner in a couple of weeks. I am so pumped! I sent an email out to all my contacts telling them that I would be calling tonight and that if they aren't going tobe home but would like to book a party for Jan. to let me know right away. We will see how it goes. Hopefully my voice holds up cuz I have a nasty head cold.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Booking Blitz?

A Booking Blitz is an organized event where consultants come together to focus on booking shows in a short, concentrated time frame. It's designed to help new consultants gain confidence and increase their bookings through collaboration and support from peers.

How can a newbie prepare for a Booking Blitz?

Newbies should prepare by familiarizing themselves with the Pampered Chef product line, creating a list of potential hosts, and gathering any necessary materials such as catalogs, order forms, and promotional materials. Setting specific goals for the number of shows they want to book can also help focus their efforts.

What strategies can I use during the Booking Blitz to secure shows?

During the Booking Blitz, use strategies such as offering incentives for hosting, sharing personal stories about successful shows, and emphasizing the benefits of hosting a Pampered Chef party. Engaging with potential hosts through social media or direct messaging can also be effective.

How can I follow up after the Booking Blitz?

After the Booking Blitz, it's important to follow up with anyone you spoke to about hosting. Send a thank-you message, provide additional information about hosting, and answer any questions they may have. Keeping the conversation going can help convert interest into actual bookings.

What should I do if I don’t book any shows during the Blitz?

If you don't book any shows during the Blitz, don't get discouraged. Reflect on your approach and consider what you can improve for next time. Seek feedback from more experienced consultants, and continue to build your network and practice your pitch. Persistence is key in direct sales.

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