Booking Your First Party: Tips & Advice

[sperts]

Hi, I hope this is in the right place and I'm sorry for asking a dump question but I can't find an answer.
I am a newbie trying to book my first party. So far the first 5 people I have asked have said no. Ok I don't like hearing no but its part of the business.
I use to say no when I was a guest at parties too.
When I do get a yes how long in advance should I book the party?

Thanks for your help.

 

[DebPC]

As soon as possible. Usually your guest will have a time frame in mind and of course it depends on your schedule. I've booked in as soon as 6 days till the party.

 

[chefa]

I have a show scheduled for this Saturday and my March sucks, so I'm going to try to book at least 2 more shows before March 15 so Hosts can get the bonus product. A lot of consultants have had success booking in close because a lot of people know what their scheduled is for the next week or so, so you might try that. I'm hoping to book at least 4 more shows for the last half of the month, 2 per week. Then I'll start booking April and on.

 

[blessedrub]

I like to book shows and or encourage the host to book as soon as possible because sometimes when you push the date out, they lose motivation or interest. I also keep in consideration what they host is interested in, and I'll tell them what the current and upcoming special is. This

 

[BethCooks4U]

I like to book shows and or encourage the host to book as soon as possible because sometimes when you push the date out, they lose motivation or interest. I also keep in consideration what they host is interested in, and I'll tell them what the current and upcoming special is. This

I encourage them to book close and if they are interested in an upcoming special or want to change to a later date I encourage them to double dip by getting a friend to book the later month - then they get the curent special AND the later one at their friend's party. Many hosts don't really care about the bonus items anyway - in fact my last 3 hosts in Feb did not order cookware at all.

Be sure you are telling them what's in it for them. Of course, some may book to help you out and that's ok and great but even then be sure to make it about them and what they get. Who wouldn't want 15-100% off their order??