Calling All Potential Hosts: Get More Shows on My May Calendar!

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around participants sharing their experiences and strategies for booking shows in May, particularly in relation to the Pampered Chef's HWC campaign. Several users discuss their successes and challenges in securing bookings, while others express feelings of frustration regarding their own efforts.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shared their experience of making calls to potential hosts and successfully booking multiple shows by mentioning a fundraising goal.
  • Another participant expressed enthusiasm for the first participant's success and indicated plans to use a similar approach.
  • Several users noted their intention to reach out to potential hosts, inspired by the success stories shared in the thread.
  • One participant recounted a successful show booking by directly asking for help, leading to significant sales before the event even started.
  • Another participant expressed feelings of discouragement, sharing their struggles in securing bookings and the challenges of working in a rural area.
  • One user suggested reaching out beyond local contacts as a potential strategy for improving business outcomes.
  • Another participant highlighted their success in recruiting team members by simply asking others about the business opportunity.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ among participants, with some sharing successful experiences and strategies, while others express frustration and challenges in their own efforts. No clear consensus emerges regarding the effectiveness of specific approaches.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and strategies related to booking shows and recruiting, reflecting a range of outcomes and feelings about their business efforts.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for inspiration or different approaches to booking shows and engaging potential hosts may find the shared experiences in this thread relevant.

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Last night was a "work" night for me and I wanted to get more shows on my May calendar. I wasn't getting any bites. So I decided to try a different approach. I got out my list of "potentials" that mentioned that sometime they might host and I called each and every one of them (really, it was only about 12 calls 'cuz a storm hit and I had to get home). I digress. ANYWAY, I sort-of scripted my calls and went to work and here's what I said: "Hey, it's Andrea w/ PC and this is sort-of out of the blue, but I wanted to ask you a question. I was wondering if you would consider hosting a catalog or cooking show next month because May is when PC has their HWC campaign and $1 from the sale of each special pink item goes to breast cancer awareness and prevention. I've made a goal for myself to raise $500 next month, so I am asking everyone! Would you consider helping me out?"
I got 6 catalog shows and 1 cooking show. NOT BAD at all!! :thumbup:
It just proves that when you ask - they will HELP - and that truly is a key word, especially when you mention a goal. People want to help other people.
 
Love it! Good for you on the bookings! I'm going to try out your script.
 
Great job! I have to get on the phone and make the calls too! I only have 2 May shows right now. I am going to use your words.
 
Congratulations!
 
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Thanks for the kudos - and I hope that each of you that give it a shot have HUGE success!!!
 
Thanks for sharing your success. It is inspiring!
 
I'm happy for your success. We all need to take the initiative sometimes. I know I need to just do things at times.
 
I was at a show middle of March and said: I need another show the first week of April so I can earn the HWC Apron, so if someone will book, I'll bring all the ingredients.
One gal said: I'll help you out. We closed it Monday, it was $1,400 !!!!! She had almost $800 in outside orders before we even started the Cooking Show. I've been shaking my head ever since, wondering how much business I've missed out on just because I didn't ask!!!!
 
Wow, you all seem to be doing better than I am (: having a very rough start with business...........wish I knew the secret that you all know.
 
I'm ready to throw in the dish towel!Started this in Feburary and as of yet, I'm still not a qualified consultant. I live in a very rural area and contacts are hard to come by. I've done a county home and garden show a few weeks ago....got about 22 potential maybes.........as I did my call backs, they all denied ever saying yes. At this point, I just don't what else to do. I have 2 more county fair ground shows booked for May and I'm hoping I get some leads but, at this point I'm very frustated.....
 
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pjpamchef said:
I was at a show middle of March and said: I need another show the first week of April so I can earn the HWC Apron, so if someone will book, I'll bring all the ingredients.
One gal said: I'll help you out. We closed it Monday, it was $1,400 !!!!! She had almost $800 in outside orders before we even started the Cooking Show. I've been shaking my head ever since, wondering how much business I've missed out on just because I didn't ask!!!!
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RECRUIT HER!!!!! She did the job without realizing it and YOU got paid for it!! Ask her......you don't know what you might be missing!!
 
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BinnieLou said:
Started this in Feburary and as of yet, I'm still not a qualified consultant. I live in a very rural area and contacts are hard to come by. I've done a county home and garden show a few weeks ago....got about 22 potential maybes.........as I did my call backs, they all denied ever saying yes. At this point, I just don't what else to do. I have 2 more county fair ground shows booked for May and I'm hoping I get some leads but, at this point I'm very frustated.....
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That is frustrating and I'm sorry you are having a rough start. Have you and your recruiter dialogued as to a game plan and strategies? My first thought was to get out of the area you live in: meaning, contact those that live somewhere else via phone and email. Ask them to help you get your business off and running. I think it's very, very important to get out of your immediate area and friends asap. Best of luck!
 
Good for you! Thanks also for sharing! I'm going to pass this along to my downline.
 
pjpamchef said:
I was at a show middle of March and said: I need another show the first week of April so I can earn the HWC Apron, so if someone will book, I'll bring all the ingredients.
One gal said: I'll help you out. We closed it Monday, it was $1,400 !!!!! She had almost $800 in outside orders before we even started the Cooking Show. I've been shaking my head ever since, wondering how much business I've missed out on just because I didn't ask!!!!
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Best ingredients that you ever purchased! Way to go!
 
Just asking helped me recruit 2 people in March and add 5 total people to my team in 2 days. Just ASK everyone about the business too!
 

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As a host, you can earn free and discounted products based on the sales generated during your show. Additionally, hosting is a great way to gather friends for a fun cooking experience while learning about new kitchen tools.

How do I get more shows on my May calendar?

To fill your May calendar with shows, consider reaching out to friends, family, and colleagues to gauge their interest. You can also promote your hosting opportunity on social media and offer incentives, like exclusive recipes or discounts, to encourage bookings.

What kind of themes or recipes can I choose for my show?

You can choose from a variety of themes and recipes based on your interests and the season. Popular options include quick weeknight meals, holiday-themed dishes, or healthy cooking. Your Pampered Chef consultant can also provide suggestions tailored to your audience.

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