Boost Bookings Now: Creative Ideas for New Party Hosts!

[northern_sunshine]

I'm new, my 30 days are up tomorrow and I've had 4 shows. Yay me! I've gotten a number of bookings, but they are all for Aug/Sept! One lady is a caterer and has like 18 weddings this summer so Sept is best for her, another lady is doing a reno on her kitchen and has a family reunion she's planning so Sept is better for her too. My sis in law is planning on having one in August, as is one of my best friends. I have one more booking in June and one for July but that is it so far.

How can I boost bookings? My director is the only person who really "works it" in this area and it seems like MANY of the people I know had already booked with her or just had a party through her, so I'm out of luck with them for awhile (though many of them are willing to book with me later on).

I need some creative ideas! The baby hasn't been sleeping great lately and my creative brain is sleeping.

 

[raebates]

I know you said that most of the people you know have booked with your director, but have you done your list of 100? I'd be willing to bet that there are people on that list you haven't asked yet, and who don't know your director.

Make sure everyone knows you're now a consultant and looking for shows. Usually I don't recommend a "can you help me out" approach to bookings, but newbies are a different story. Call in those old favors. Soon you'll have a great customer base that ranges far beyond your friends and family.

 

[Chef_2_Four]

Call everyone you know! Tell them that you are selling pampered chef and we have some great hostess specials the next few months on top of the free products they will earn! Talk it up at your shows too!!

 

[heat123]

Have you're own Grandopening, invite everyone you know, inc. neighbors, put out flyers that you're a new consutlant in town, go to businesses drop off cattys or food to sample someone called it pampering businesses.
Here's a list of 118 booking ideas: Hope this helps!
118 WAYS TO GET BOOKINGS
1. Send a catalog to a co-worker or friend who has moved.
2. Send a catalog to reps from other party plans and ask to exchange shows.
3. Post a catalog in the teacher's lounge at your child's school.
4. Post a catalog in the employee's lunch room.
5. Hold an open house.
6. Have a booth at a church bazaar.
7. Advertise in your alumni newsletter and/or local newspaper.
8. Give a catalog to the receptionist in your doctor's or dentist's office.
9. Include a current catalog or flyer with your local bill payments.
10. Put a current catalog and sample in your neighbor's door.
11. Always carry business cards and catalogs with you to hand out.
12. Ask ALL your friends to have a show.
13. Advertise in the church bulletin.
14. Host an office party.
15. Host a Brunch.
16. Have your family wear Pampered Chef T-shirts.
17. Mail out catalogs with a wish list and order form.
18. Host your own show.
19. Host a fundraiser for your favorite charity.
20. Host a show before, during or after a PTA meeting.
21. Get a list from the Welcome Wagon to find newcomers in the area.
22. Set up a display at craft fairs.
23. Participate in a school fundraiser.
24. Have your husband or significant other promote products at work.
25. Wear a "Do You Pamper Yourself?" button.
26. Wear your charm holder and logo pins out in public.
27. Hold a Valentine's, Mother's Day, or Christmas Shopping Show for men.
28. Offer guests a Secret Santa Wish List.
29. Set up a temporary display in a mall.
30. Put a "FREE Products! Ask Me How!" button on your purse.
31. Ask past Hostesses to talk about their FREE products.
32. Hold an Opportunity Night nearby.
33. Mention Host Benefits at least 3 times per show.
34. Showcase higher priced items and remind guests they can get it half off.
35. Mention how much an "average" Host receives FREE!
36. At the beginning of the show, mention the Host goal.
37. Share upcoming specials at all shows with all guests.
38. Tell your Host how much she saved by having a show.
39. Encourage frequent customers to regularly plan shows.
40. Encourage Hosts to rebook themselves in the next 3 months.
41. Treat Hosts to a special "Hosts Appreciation Tea".
42. Encourage relatives to have a show.
43. Call your realtor with suggestions for "New Home Packages".
44. Offer to do a theme show demo/class for a local women's group.
45. Ask everyone for referrals.
46. Follow up on all referral leads on Door Prize Slips.
47. Offer a Birthday or Anniversary Club.
48. Offer a Bridal Registry.
49. Promote Pampered Chef Bridal Shower Parties.
50. Create a binder to showcase different theme show parties to choose from.
51. Create a visual for the Host Program by playing "Stack the Host".
52. Be friendly and enthusiastic.
53. Take the pieces that you LOVE to your shows!
54. Follow through on EVERY booking lead.
55. Ask, Ask, Ask.
56. Ask every guest at every show for 3 referrals.
57. Use open-ended questions to uncover objections.
58. Use products at home then share your ideas at shows.
59. Read sales, self-improvement and positive thinking books.
60. Call at least 2 potential Hosts EVERY night.
61. Dream and imagine the possibilities!
62. Set goals and review them constantly. Post where you can see them.
63. Ask friends to help you get started or to reach a certain goal.
64. Goal yourself for "x" number of shows each month.
65. Copy Host Specials and mail to past hostesses and interested clients.
66. Use postcards and newsletters to continue to spark interest.
67. Follow up phone calls to interested guests. Ask them to have a show.
68. Call all hostesses who postponed or never had their party as planned.
69. Have the Host tell why she decided to have a show.
70. Give products as gifts or donations.
71. Don't be shy talking about your products or your business.
72. Smile when talking on the telephone.
73. Make regular customer service calls to replenish products.
74. Review orders from past shows and call customers with large orders.
75. Be prepared to answer questions about your work.
76.Write down names of people who "owe you a favor", then follow up.
77. Call the most familiar people first.
78. Spend time every day working on some aspect of your business.
79. Be willing to share the Opportunity with everyone.
80. Call anyone who has said "maybe" or "sometime".
81. Contact schools, churches, and women's groups for fundraisers.
82. Advertise in football or musical programs.
83. Leave your business cards on bulletin boards or in local businesses.
84. Talk about upcoming specials with everyone.
85. Keep a list of special requests. Notify guests when that product is on sale.
86. Suggest a Christmas show so guests can shop without leaving home.
87. Offer bonuses for booking a show on certain dates.
88. Offer Book Show options to those who work in office environments.
89. Give extra service and time to good customers to make repeat customers.
90. Carry a notepad to jot down names as you think of them.
91. Let guests keep a catalog on hand to show friends or pass around at work.
92. Contact men's groups (Kiwanis, Lion's, Rotary) to host a show.
93. Offer complimentary gift-wrapping on orders over a certain amount.
94. Mail recipe postcards using monthly specials to keep in touch.
95. Have a Booking Basket for Hosts with gifts for pre-arranged bookings.
96. Strive to have 21 shows up on your calendar.
97. Offer businesses an employee gift/incentive program. Write up as a show.
98. Do a Product Lottery.
99. Get leads from participating in trade shows or business expos.
100. Take pre-wrapped gift sets to male oriented business and take orders.
101. Tell everyone to tell their friends to get their kitchen products from you.
102. Let everyone know that it's your job to give away FREE products!
103. Take several beautiful but versatile pieces to your show to demo.
104. Let customers FEEL the quality of products in their own hands.
105. Make your daily 2+2 calls. Chart your progress.
106. Participate in Bridal Trade Shows for leads.
107. Take a PC recipe in a PC dish to every function you attend that has food.
108. Pass out recipes to guests for dishes demonstrated at your show.
109. Offer a special incentive for booking a show within 2 weeks.
110. Get guest lists from Hosts so you can contact guests after the show.
111. Surprise Bookings. Call guests and ask for bookings as surprise to Host.
112. Use car magnets on car to advertise business.
113. Encourage Host to ask everyone to book a show.
114. Have Host show friends what FREE Host Bonuses she is trying to earn.
115. Ask Host to invite those who need or want a job.
116. Make a "Mix-in-a-Bag" gift for the Host. Make a recipe that focuses on Monthly Guest or Host special.
117. Make a "Host Necklace". Use one inexpensive tool for EACH booking she obtains BEFORE her show date. Tie together with curly ribbon.
118. Booking Necklaces - String inexpensive door prize items on curly ribbon. Hang 6 around Host's neck. As guests arrive, let her explain that she needs to give them all away so she can win a special gift. She can only give them to her friends who will book a show for her. Those who decide to book first get first choice of which necklace they want. They wear around their neck so you can see who already wants a show.

 

[northern_sunshine]

I like some of those ideas. I did have a grand opening show and invited a ton of people and only 5 showed up, one being my mom. A bunch of the people I know work with my director and they just go round and round the loop on parties with her. And it's a really small area, so she has sold to pretty much everyone.

I have one booking that's with a girl I don't know (I advertised at my yard sale and will advertise again next weekend at my next one) and hoping that will lead to more bookings outside my "circle". I also have a show booked with my Mary Kay lady, which will be another group of people outside my "circle". And I have one lead with a girl that sells another direct sales product.

 

[ChltNCRenee]

Have you talked to the cateerer about passing your info along to the couples getting married.. maybe a few wedding registry flyers or wedding shower flyers. That is a way to get your name out there... promote the sweepstakes, who doesnt want to win something! if you've qualified you can have registries now! Good luck

 

[missi.robbins]

Have you tried posting something at a local business you do business at? I posted a flyer at my chiropractor's office!

 

[heather9892]

chltnrenee
we dont have the sweepstake or the registries here in canada we are hoping at conference the registries will be announced

 

[heather9892]

angela
how close are you to fredricton?
or even driving into nova scotia, if its an option

 

[northern_sunshine]

I'm an hour and a half from Fredericton and close to 4 hours from NS.

 

[chefkeri]

The girls seem to be on my page..I was thinking maybe move over a town... here where I live, there are about 5 towns w/in 15 minutes...

Also, all fire houses!!! Those guys love to eat & cook!

All your dr.s (dentist, gen pract., eye, pediatric) you get the idea....

Put a sticker on your car... it worked for me.... Merrill has an expensive one, or you can make your own at a local sign store...

Good Luck! this is the place to get great ideas!