Catalog Show - Optimal Time Window?

[susanr613]

Hello:

I am signing up on Nov 13 and already have a slew of home and catalog parties booked I want to get off to a roaring start....in part by learning from your experience and judgment.

What is the optimal time window for a catalog show? My friend wants me to get invites out the week before T'giving and the show would officially open Nov 15, when I get my consultant code. So, how long should I give her people to order - 2 weeks, 3 weeks...?

Thank you for your opinion, and I promise to share mine when I have experience!

Peace -
Susan

 

[kcjodih]

I personally try to not have catalog shows open longer than 2 weeks. Plenty of time for them to be circulated and still time for the host to choose her rewards. I suggest she only leave the catalogs with a person for a day or two and then gather it and move it on to the next. If a guest has a catalog for longer than that it can and usually does get lost or set aside and orders never seem to materialize. JMO

 

[dianevill]

I agree - 2 weeks is plenty, otherwise "early orderers" will start to ask where their orders are...

Congrats on starting your business! Wishing you lots of success!

 

[finley1991]

2 weeks. After that, friends lose interest and the host will spend a lot of time "Chasing" down orders and then it becomes a pain for her.

 

[susanr613]

That's what I thought...thank you very much!

 

[daniellemorgan]

I would say 2 weeks if it's in your same state. Plan on closing within 3 weeks if it's an out of state show that way you can allow for mail time and check clearance time. That's worked for me so far. Good Luck!!!!