Booth Photos - Feel Free to Post Your Photos Too!

[esavvymom]

That banner really makes it pop and look so professional! I am glad I earned it. (For those who read this threads months from now, the black banner was a consultant sales incentive. )

 

[Sheila]

That banner really makes it pop and look so professional! I am glad I earned it. (For those who read this threads months from now, the black banner was a consultant sales incentive. )

Or YEARS from now ... huh? LOL

 

[esavvymom]

Or YEARS from now ... huh? LOL

You KNOW we will see that question come up in a few months or, yes, years! I like to try to address things before they are asked. It's a bad habit of mine.

 

[Sheila]

LOL True, so true!

 

[Kjurich]

Ok so I did my first 2 booths this December and I am very mixed how I feel about if I will do any more. My first one was for my daughters school it was a vendor fair, I talked to lots of people got lots of "oh I go to your website and look then place an order" and lots of lookers but no orders and no bookings, then I did a open house at my firends house this weekend he had multiple vendors of all types and I got 9 orders and a booking. So Im torn on whether I feel like its worth the time, I do realize that each one is an oppurtunity to help get my name out there but wow they are exhausting. Here are some pictures. . . .

 

[JennyJennJen]

Ok so I did my first 2 booths this December and I am very mixed how I feel about if I will do any more. My first one was for my daughters school it was a vendor fair, I talked to lots of people got lots of "oh I go to your website and look then place an order" and lots of lookers but no orders and no bookings, then I did a open house at my firends house this weekend he had multiple vendors of all types and I got 9 orders and a booking. So Im torn on whether I feel like its worth the time, I do realize that each one is an oppurtunity to help get my name out there but wow they are exhausting. Here are some pictures. . . .

Did you have a drawing or do drawing slips for the 1st one? I usually do a GIft Cert. drawing (that can only be used through me). And then during follow up give everyone the Gift or a free cooking show, to get bookings. I usually don't get many orders at vendor fairs, but usually get a couple shows booked which then book shows and so on, so in the end they are usually very worth it. Good luck!

 

[Sheila]

Kara, my advice is more products on the table & less paperwork. I don't keep order forms & pens visible at all. Products sell themselves. If they can pick it up, study the 3 dimensional item and (if applicable) see how it works, they are more likely to buy it than if they are flipping through a catalog. I fill in the gaps on the table with business cards spread out among the products. Then I'll usually have a stack of mini catalogs sitting in a bowl or holder where they are vertical, not laying flat on the table & taking up space. The more welcoming your table is, the more likely it is that they will approach the table. And casual conversation gets you far. Obviously, I have no idea what your approach was so this is just a general statement and not saying you need to change your method ... just suggestion that you pay attention to what you are saying to them and make sure that you are chatting with them and not doing a used car salesman pitch. I seen some companies that yell at the customers from behind the table trying to coax them over to the table. That's a big no too. Acknowledging them if they make eye contact or if they are looking at your table is one thing, but trying to get their attention so that they will come to your table is considered too aggressive and will turn off most potential customers. Marketing experts say that people who hold something for a few seconds are more likely to have the urge to buy that item. So go for the things that they can pick up & examine. THAT's where your sales are.

 

[ShelbyMichalek]

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[pccbradley]

I have been asked to do a Bridal show this weekend, anyone have any ideas as to what I should have on my table in the way of paperwork, I know to do a draw, but do I use the normal draw slips that we get in our kit, or do I print my own. Do you hand out catalogues to everyone? Or give business cards with website address. I have no idea how many might come through so not sure what to do, any suggestions would be great. Also in a 10X10 space would you make it so they have to come into the space or do you put the tables across the front. I am thinking they have to come in and then meet face to face not across a table.
If you have any idea, please let me know, you can message here or [email protected],
Thanks everyone
Sandi

 

[ShelbyMichalek]

Sandi,
I can answer two questions quickly for you. Yes, just use the regular drawing slips. Saves you a LOT of time and money.
And instead of just handing out business cards - if you have recipe cards, label/stamp those with your information. They're more likely to hang on to that than a business card.

 

[Sheila]

We were rained out this morning, then the wind was so bad that I couldn't lay out my business cards throughout the product display like I normally do. If you look close, the recipe cards, the Wedding Registry brochures & the Mini Catalogs are bundled with rubber bands. The freaking wind was pulling the canopy legs out from under the cinder blocks and the canopy was trying to fly away! It was crazy!!! (Oh, and it's the marketing company's canopy, not mine ... or it would match! LOL) I also need my black Pampered Chef chairs that are in Japan! The green just doesn't go. But here's tonight's booth:https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/556269_3740781363299_1389121744_4272314_702671420_n.jpg

 

[Sheila]

Got my digital photo frame working today & took a new photo:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/579435_3745896931185_1389121744_4274180_744619864_n.jpgTomorrow I'll have a booth inside & another one outside. Need to take more stuff! LOL

 

[ribaudoc]

Hi Sheila,
where id you get the flyer- "Take Charge". I am doing a fair this Sat. and would love to use that.

Thanks

 

[Sheila]

That's one that they had on consultant's corner back in '09. Not sure if it's still online or not.

 

[esavvymom]

Here are some close-up shots of a smaller tri-board I made- for Recruiting. I had it displayed on one table with JUST items from the New Consultant Kit(s).

I had the front obviously, but because of the setup of our booth, people were able to walk up from the front or the backside of our tables, so I had a display for the back too, to catch their attention.

For the back- those giant $100 bills are a notepad I found at one of the hobby stores I think.
I grabbed the PC logos from the CC website.

And here is the flyer from the Back of the board (Now Hiring).

 

[esavvymom]

I just updated my User Photo Album to include I think all the photos i have taken of booths I have set up myself (not ones I've worked with others...although I may have those somewhere to add later). Just click on my username to go to my profile page, then find my photo album along the right side of the page.

 

[mzpatient]

Your photo album looks great. You put alot of work in them. Thank you for sharing.

 

[Paula R. Lewis]

Has anyone done a booth recently, that could post pictures? I have a large, one-day event next weekend, and would welcome ideas. The booth space is

10' x 10'. I have two tables, but they are only 4' x 2' each, and I don't know if I should buy another one? Also, should I have it in an "L-shaped" design, or one in front, one in back?

I'm not so creative, so ideas are appreciated....thank you!

 

[Sheila]

Here's my last 2 10X10 booths:I shared my curtains with the neighbor here:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/q80/s720x720/1005315_10201546350285821_1268085949_n.jpgThe kids had to go with me to this one. So the left table is at the front of the booth and the kids are behind the table with a TV and an Air Conditioner! LOL
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/q83/s720x720/15055_10201595224307641_1776894210_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/q82/s720x720/74787_10201595095944432_1960237945_n.jpg

 

[Sheila]

1 table, early July 2013:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/q80/s720x720/1002295_10201458219962618_1906072256_n.jpgAnother 2 table design from 2012:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/403438_3866896276093_1524832286_n.jpgA "front & back" table design where the side was open for them to enter. I had a digital photo frame set up in this one rotating through photos of products & current specials.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/579435_3745896931185_744619864_n.jpg

 

[DebPC]

Very nice Sheila! Thanks for sharing!

 

[JennyJennJen]

Shelia, Do you think the time and effort in the digital photo frame was worth it? I have a frame that I've had for 3 years now and never used it.

 

[leshelman]

Pics from EVENT 1 (At an elementary school)

Pics from EVENT 2 (At a large church)

 

[leshelman]

Pics from EVENT 3 (At FAVE - Hyner Cultural Center)
My key ideas:
Give it lots of hieght... nobody wants to look at a bunch of stuff just sitting flat on a table. I use the wire grids from Bed Bath and Beyond.
I like to put out lots! I mean LOTS of books. Sure they are expensive but people want to see the whole catalog, not just a little bit of stuff. And besides, this is how we make our money!
I like to attach a candy cane to the back of my business card so that everyone gets just a little something, just like a little extra gift
Use a Holiday table for only holiday stuff and maybe put out a sample. Classic party dip works AWESOME!!!! I have sold about 20 Three Onion Rubs (Cash and Carry) just by the sampling and when they run out people will be flocking back for more. I kinda see it as a way to "get my foot in the door"! I use a small 4ft table or a card table.
I also like to use 2 more tables, both 6ft, one for all kinds of cash and carry stuff and books etc... and one for all my display products.

 

[MaggieChef13]

This was my first vendor fair. It was at a Arcade store with about 20 other vendors.
I only have my starter kit...
They expected to have a lot of parents from birthday party but had almost none come by. The lady who set up the fair gave us a gift certificate to her company because of this.
I had 2 leads total. :/

 

[Dwayne]

I want to commend you. Your table looks great. I have been a consultant for over a year now and just did my first vender fair. We had many people come through and I got 5 leads. My table looked christmasy but I like that with your table it is like the "less is more" kind of idea. You did great I hope you are happy with yourself for venturing out already. Way to go!

 

[MaggieChef13]

Thats all I have of Pampered chef so thats all thats on the table. I 1 lead and the table was $50. I had two other fairs as well and also very little amount of leads.

 

[Sheila]

Shelia, Do you think the time and effort in the digital photo frame was worth it? I have a frame that I've had for 3 years now and never used it.

Sorry, just saw this. I like it, but I'll admit I've been lazy lately & haven't taken it the last few booths. I downloaded some of the PC videos, so it goes rotates through still shots of products to with sporadic quick videos about food prep, our Help whip Cancer program (I only play that one in May & Oct), our Feeding America info, etc. Oh, and I usually have photos of the current & upcoming host/guest specials rotate through there too.

 

[esavvymom]

So many creative people! K.I.S.S. - Keep It Super Simple. It doesn't have to be complicated.Practice your set up at home a few times, so you can easily set it up when you arrive. I take what is in the kit, and what is on special, plus maybe a couple HOT items from this season or "all time popular" (ie- a DCB, rockcroc, etc).

 

[smithcooking]

Here is my booth from this last month. I love setting up.