Co-Hosting and Booking Benefit Question

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores the complexities of co-hosting shows and the distribution of booking benefits among multiple hosts. Participants share their experiences and thoughts on how to handle situations where more than one host is involved in a show.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, suggests submitting the show as two separate shows to allow both hosts to receive the booking benefit.
  • Another participant shares their experience that typically only the current host and the past host can receive the benefit, recommending a division of the show or letting the hosts decide among themselves.
  • Several users mention the importance of explaining the rules to co-hosts and allowing them to make decisions about splitting benefits.
  • One participant discusses how they manage expectations regarding monthly specials and benefits, emphasizing communication and fairness in splitting items.
  • Another participant notes that if one host prefers a smaller benefit, such as a 10% off card, they can accommodate that preference while still managing the overall benefits.
  • Some participants highlight the potential for using these situations as recruiting opportunities by emphasizing the benefits available through the company.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on how to handle the distribution of benefits among co-hosts, with no clear consensus emerging on a single approach. Participants offer various methods based on their experiences.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences and strategies related to managing co-hosted shows within the consultant community, emphasizing the importance of communication and flexibility.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants navigating co-hosting situations may find the shared experiences and strategies helpful in managing similar scenarios.

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I have a question for all of you. I've looked for the answer but have not come up with anything so I'm asking you.

Here's the situation: I had a host, Nik, that did a show in November and had Marcia book a party from her. Then in February I did a show for Kris and Jen booked a party from her. Now Marcia and Jen are co-hosting a show together so do both Nik and Kris get the Booking Benefit or does only one of them? If only one of them gets the Booking Benefit who should it be?

Are there any other suggestions about what I could do with this situation? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
 
I would submit it as two shows and then they can both get the booking benefit. If not, only one of them can.
 
yeah, unfortunately only the current host and the past host can get the benefit. No more than 2 per show. Either divide the show into 2 shows or have them fight it out. Could be interesting. LOL! No really, what you might do is give one the host special and let the other get a half price item or an extra half price or more freebies or something like that. However it might be best to just tell them this and let them work it out.
 
I'm with SMS. I explain the rules and let the co-hosts make a decision.
 
I make sure they understand up front that there is only 1 monthly special and have never had a problem. They split the half price and monthly special items between them. If it's a $700 or more show (or they got it up another $200 or more after the show - and by the deadline we agreed on) I give them the option of using one of the half price items for the second monthly host special and I pay the 10% - that's out of my pocket since we don't get commission on that benefit but then it helped get them to the new level which is more commission for me! I sometimes also offer additional half price items for hosts who work at getting those orders. Depends on what motivates them.

I use it as a recruiting opportunity. I point out that it is a benefit directly from the company and I can't change the product or "rule" but I also don't pay anything for it (and if they got those extra sales I point out that they just did my job). I let them know I do not get commission on the host order unless they use the discount but that I am happy to help them get the most they can for free and on sale because that makes my hosts happy and they share that and I get more bookings which gives me my paycheck and again I don't have to pay for any of those host benefits.

As far as the past host benefit is concerned I ask them at their show which one of them I should put down to get the booking benefit at the new show. I always encourage an even number of bookings so that they can split them evenly. Honestly, there is rarely a problem. If it's Jane's friend booking Jane gets the benefit (even if she has 3 friends book and Mary has none) and that's what they expect. The splitting of bookings comes if it's family or close mutual friends. The other consideration is that one may not be interested in the special in the month that the new show is held. Of course, then we ask the other if she is interested in using the benefit.
 
You can push for bookings from their show, and then the other person can get that host special!
 
What if one of the hosts only wants a 10% off card, do you still have to split all of the free and 1/2 priced things? I've never entered one and have to at the end of the month for a catalog show that is being co-hosted. One of the people only wants the 10% off card....nothing more. (she won't be getting a lot of the orders the other person is) When I enter the free stuff and 1/2 off....can I enter it on the one hosts order? TIA
 
gratergirl said:
What if one of the hosts only wants a 10% off card, do you still have to split all of the free and 1/2 priced things? I've never entered one and have to at the end of the month for a catalog show that is being co-hosted. One of the people only wants the 10% off card....nothing more. (she won't be getting a lot of the orders the other person is) When I enter the free stuff and 1/2 off....can I enter it on the one hosts order? TIA
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You can split it up any way by percentages. So you could do 40/60, 100/0 ....etc etc!
 
gratergirl said:
What if one of the hosts only wants a 10% off card, do you still have to split all of the free and 1/2 priced things? I've never entered one and have to at the end of the month for a catalog show that is being co-hosted. One of the people only wants the 10% off card....nothing more. (she won't be getting a lot of the orders the other person is) When I enter the free stuff and 1/2 off....can I enter it on the one hosts order? TIA
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If one co-host doesn't want any of the benefits from the show I would definitely honor that (and it has happened!). Of course she gets the host discount at their show too - if she wants the 10% off she surely wants the 20-30% off that night!
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is co-hosting in Pampered Chef?

Co-hosting in Pampered Chef refers to the collaboration between two or more individuals to host a cooking show or party. This allows them to share the responsibilities of planning and executing the event, while also maximizing the potential guest list and sales opportunities.

How can I benefit from co-hosting a Pampered Chef party?

By co-hosting a Pampered Chef party, you can enjoy shared rewards, such as discounts on products, free items based on sales, and exclusive offers. Additionally, co-hosting can help increase attendance and sales, leading to greater benefits for all parties involved.

What are booking benefits in Pampered Chef?

Booking benefits are incentives offered to hosts who secure future parties during their event. These benefits can include discounts on products, free items, or exclusive offers, encouraging hosts to book additional shows and expand their network.

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