Brand New Consultant- Worth Doing a Booth?

[esavvymom]

I am a 2-week old Consultant. This is the time of year that fairs are going on all around my area. I know of 2 'possible' ones (dont' yet know if any other PC consultant is involved). One is at my friend's kid's school, so not too big, but the other is at an area high school and it's huge.

My question is, since I'm new, is this something worth trying to do?

I just don't know what I could put in a 10x10 booth to not make it look too skimpy, and I don't want to spend a TON of money on something if it's not worth it. Obviously generating leads is huge, but my main concern is my calendar. I am going to be unable to do any shows from THanksgiving through December 15th. The rest of December would probably be out just because I couldn't do a show in December in time to get the product for Christmas, not to mention we'll have just gotten back from almost 3-weeks out of town.

What do you think? I'd love photo ideas from other's who may have done booths with not much more than your kit. I do have product I own- but they aren't new...several pieces LOOK like new..but I can't afford to buy a bunch at once.

 

[chefann]

If you can get a spot at a price you feel comfortable with, go for it! You don't need more than the kit products to display, and you can always offer an incentive for bookings, if that's your focus. A booth can be a great way to get out of your friends and family circle very quickly.

 

[etteluap70PC]

As long as the product you put in your booth is current it is fine if it is not new. That is a perk of the biz! We actually use all this stuff in our homes!
As for your calendar... Do not worry about the days you can't do shows, think about the days you can! Those are the days to schedule! Order a few of the booking CD's on a supply order or ask your upline if they have some. Controll your calendar from the start!

I also ditto everything Ann said!

 

[lauradahl]

My question is, since I'm new, is this something worth trying to do?

ABSOLUTELY! I just finished a booth yesterday where we came back with 7 bookings for Sept, one recruit lead and several other leads.


What do you think? I'd love photo ideas from other's who may have done booths with not much more than your kit. I do have product I own- but they aren't new...several pieces LOOK like new..but I can't afford to buy a bunch at once.[/QUOTE]

I agree with a previous post. Don't worry about your stuff being "shiny" new. Even at shows, I tell the guests that the stuff I bring I use. It's not for show. I use it and therefore I can tell you honestly how it stands up! I would be suspect otherwise. There are many many ideas on here that will help you with a booth. You can take all that info and decide what will work best for you and implement it. Go get 'em and good luck!

 

[esavvymom]

Well, I've got the wheels in motion. I may be too-late for this years, but I'm putting them into my calendar so I know NEXT year when the applications open up- so I can be 'first in line'. I called about one show that a friend is organizing...she said the PC lady last year had a really good event. It will come down to a matter of timing. If she hasn't already gotten a PC lady for the event, she's putting me down. Thanks for the encouragement!

 

[scottcooks]

Be sure to follow up. An armlong list of leads isn't worth anything unless you call them.