Boosting Bookings: Thanks to the Amazing Chef Success Community!

[jkinak]

I am pretty new at the business (6 mos) and thought my booking leads had dried up last month and then I started to read all the great ideas here on Chef Sucess!!
I thought about that list of 100 and how I only talked to about 20 of those folks because I didn't want to be the "pushy consultant". Silly me!!! I made some calls this week to get some summer bookings and have two shows booked and another host that needs to check her calendar first! I want to thank everyone out there for their fantastic posts-they are full of great ideas and encouragement and even give some of us a kick in the rear when we need it!
Here's to the next 80 on my list! You guys ROCK!

 

[raebates]

Glad we could be of help. Sometimes we all need a reminder to go back to the basics. Congratulations!

 

[amy07]

I am pretty new at the business (6 mos) and thought my booking leads had dried up last month and then I started to read all the great ideas here on Chef Sucess!!
I thought about that list of 100 and how I only talked to about 20 of those folks because I didn't want to be the "pushy consultant". Silly me!!! I made some calls this week to get some summer bookings and have two shows booked and another host that needs to check her calendar first! I want to thank everyone out there for their fantastic posts-they are full of great ideas and encouragement and even give some of us a kick in the rear when we need it!
Here's to the next 80 on my list! You guys ROCK!

Great job on sticking with it, AND getting on the phone. It is so hard to do sometimes, but it does really work. Congratulations on your new shows!

 

[pamperedlinda]

Good for you! There is so much great info out here.

 

[Wildfire]

Hi there! I am so glad to hear that you have found success and inspiration through the Chef Success community! It can be tough in the beginning, but as you have discovered, reaching out to potential hosts and being persistent can pay off. Keep up the great work and I have no doubt that you will continue to have a full calendar of shows. And don't forget, we are all here to support and encourage each other, so never hesitate to reach out if you need a little extra motivation. Cheers to your next 80 bookings!