cookingwithlove
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I rather just cancel the show than to deal with a rude host. I got into this group of hosts that are more rude than the last. They are either good friends of each other or related. The last two were the worst. While I was host coaching Kelly I asked how the RSVPs were coming, she told me not so good only 3 confirmed people. I encouraged her to call people that she did not hear from saying that people are routinely bad a RSVPs. She proceeds to tell me that she can't do that because she doesn't have enough cell minutes. (Mind you, her email is down, so not only did I send out the regular invites I also sent out the evites). She gets all bent out of shape that I asked her to call people. Well we had a "pleasant" conversation (lots of smiling into the mirror!) about wanting her to have a great show, I can only do so much and I rely on my hosts to help me. Not my exact words.
She has her show about 6 people. One of them is an upcoming host, Peggy. I left several VM for Peggy to go over her host packet that I mailed, but she never called me back. When I saw her at Kelly's show, I said let's go through your host kit, I have one right here. She said, oh no, Linda (a previous) host said she will tell me everything since she just hosted a show. I politely insisted saying it will only take a few minutes. At that time I showed her the letter stating that this is my business and the guest list, explain the date that I need it back. The date is written on hers and highlighted.
Well her show is coming up in 2 weeks, so last week I called her reminding her that I will need her guest list by Friday. I actually talked to her instead of VM. She starts telling me how busy she has been and why she has not gotten to it yet. I remain calm and encourage her to work on it and get it out to me on Saturday. Monday mail nothing. This morning (Tuesday) I left a message on her VM saying I am excited about our show, I still have not received her list and hopefully it is in the mail...
I also sent her an email saying the same thing. She emails me back saying she will have it in the mail today, she has told everyone she wants to come she has about 4 people coming and (get this) she doesn't like to be BUGGED she has had things going on (quote).
This group is so hard to work with. I have done all of the tricks, post cards, emails, calls, but they just do not want to work with me. They don't have great show, average is about $250-$300. Her show is for a Saturday afternoon. Saturdays are precious in our family. I never cancel shows, but I just hate the attitude of this host.
What would you guys do?
She has her show about 6 people. One of them is an upcoming host, Peggy. I left several VM for Peggy to go over her host packet that I mailed, but she never called me back. When I saw her at Kelly's show, I said let's go through your host kit, I have one right here. She said, oh no, Linda (a previous) host said she will tell me everything since she just hosted a show. I politely insisted saying it will only take a few minutes. At that time I showed her the letter stating that this is my business and the guest list, explain the date that I need it back. The date is written on hers and highlighted.
Well her show is coming up in 2 weeks, so last week I called her reminding her that I will need her guest list by Friday. I actually talked to her instead of VM. She starts telling me how busy she has been and why she has not gotten to it yet. I remain calm and encourage her to work on it and get it out to me on Saturday. Monday mail nothing. This morning (Tuesday) I left a message on her VM saying I am excited about our show, I still have not received her list and hopefully it is in the mail...
I also sent her an email saying the same thing. She emails me back saying she will have it in the mail today, she has told everyone she wants to come she has about 4 people coming and (get this) she doesn't like to be BUGGED she has had things going on (quote).
This group is so hard to work with. I have done all of the tricks, post cards, emails, calls, but they just do not want to work with me. They don't have great show, average is about $250-$300. Her show is for a Saturday afternoon. Saturdays are precious in our family. I never cancel shows, but I just hate the attitude of this host.
What would you guys do?
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