Bookings Vs. Potential Bookings

[LilChefBeth]

So I'm a newbie and I just submitted my third show, and I just noticed that when I finalized the show, it says something about only bookings from the show count toward the past host benefit...and that the host will not benefit from potential bookings. Does that mean if someone from the show decides to book after the show is submitted, or a potential booking turns into a real booking, that the host wont get credit? I'm not quite sure how it works...

I hope the way I worded that makes sense...lol

 

[esavvymom]

So I'm a newbie and I just submitted my third show, and I just noticed that when I finalized the show, it says something about only bookings from the show count toward the past host benefit...and that the host will not benefit from potential bookings. Does that mean if someone from the show decides to book after the show is submitted, or a potential booking turns into a real booking, that the host wont get credit? I'm not quite sure how it works... I hope the way I worded that makes sense...lol

That's exactly what it means. Only a booking with a date set will count. NOW, bare in mind, you can set a date, but it doesn't HAVE to stay that date- it can be rescheduled - as long as it occurs within the 6 month window from the original show. (You'll notice the fine print on Host Special Flyers mentions the Past Host Benefit and that their show must have been after a certain date.) But when you submit, for it to count for the host's Booking Benefit, you do have to give a date. Does that make sense??

 

[LilChefBeth]

Yes it does. I just wish I would have paid more attention to it when I submitted the first show, because I only put down the two women who were interested as potential bookings because they werent sure when they wanted to book. :/ Oh well, lesson learned for next time.

 

[Jolie_Paradoxe]

Congrats on submitting 3 shows! Just another tip....you may want to ask the host permission to book them again in 5-6 months. There's no obligation to host, but should they decide to host a show within the next 6 months....they'll qualify for the host special twice. Double dipping, per se.

 

[Sheila]

I always book the host off herself & the "potentials" with a bogus date. I do not build shows for these. On my actual bookings, I go ahead & establish the show. 3 months after a show, I e-mail out a reminder to the host & to her "potential" hosts that the Past Host booking benefit will expire in ______ month. If I thought that they were really serious about booking, then I'll call them. I called one 3 weeks ago & just did her party last weekend. She's currently in the $900 range & thinks she'll hit $1,200 before we close this week. So make sure you FOLLOW UP with the potential bookings!

 

[mrshamel3808]

I try to always add potential bookings even if I don't have a definite yes and a set date because if they don't, the host doesn't get the benefit and if they do, the host does! It's not like the host will end up getting the benefit when the other show never happened. Plus, it might encourage the original hostess to encourage the potential host to commit since she'd be getting something out of it.

 

[raebates]

I set a penciled-in date with those bookings. I assure them that I'll check back with them to make sure that the date actually works. I also assure them that the PC Police won't show up at their door if they change their minds and force them to host a party. It's common for one of these hosts to change the date, but unusual for them to cancel completely.

 

[NooraK]

This is why I love how the booking benefit works. I can key in the booking, even if I don't have a solid date, and not feel guilty about costing the company money if the show never holds.

 

[MakinBacon]

Congrats on submitting 3 shows! Just another tip....you may want to ask the host permission to book them again in 5-6 months. There's no obligation to host, but should they decide to host a show within the next 6 months....they'll qualify for the host special twice. Double dipping, per se.

That is a fantabulous idea!

I'm stealing this one! I do this for myself regularly becuase I host a lot of my own shows because i cannot seem to get hosts in my own area to volunteer! And i've had THREE shows for this month cancel on me! I still have ONE left, but if I didn't host my own shows, I'd never get any of the incentives!

I'm going to start pushing this one to all my new hosts!
THANKS!