Discover the Must-Have Trifle Bowl: Book Now and Boost Your Bookings!

[heat123]

Awesome tips Becky thanks I will have to try this next time!

 

[heat123]

I would say that at least 50% of my bookings are people who checked no....and the other 50% checked maybe....okay, that might be exaggerating a little , but not much! When I stopped looking at the slips, and started just asking each person when they checked out - my bookings soared. I use the " 3 Pile System" for check out.
1st pile - booking info
2nd pile - recruiting info
3rd pile - recipe to hand out
When each guest checks out (and I set up check out in a separate room), I go over their order, ask them if they had any questions about product etc...., then ask if they had a good time, enjoyed the food, compliment them on a good tip or question they asked. Give them their total, ask them if they would like to round up, and then ask them if they would like more info about hosting their own show.....then ask if they would like more info about doing what I do...and then give them their recipe, thank them for coming, and say "please feel free to give me a call or email if there is anything else you need, and I will be checking with you in a few weeks to make sure you are happy with your products."
It's not pushy - it ends on an upbeat note, and I get bookings every time!

BTW, what info sheets do you give for Hosting and Recruiting?
TIA!

 

[raebates]

I took the Black Forest Trifle to my Saturday show. Big hit!!!! That's the recipe I'm doing for the rest of February, all of March, and probably part of April.

 

[heat123]

I did the choc. toffee trifle, YUMMMs!!!

 

[Chefgirl2]

Bookings replyI am so excited about our products, our warranty, customer service and I know the support from Pampered Chef is amazing! I think that having fun, giving lots of food tips, and especially host coaching for future bookings is why I am getting the bookings. At today's show no one checked yes, but I ended up with two March bookings and one that I need to call tonight to get the date. I did the tip given earlier of "Are you one that said you want to have a show?"

I have had people on my team struggle with bookings. I have struggled with booking, sales and recruiting at different times. I think people can sense our desperation. When it happens I listen to CD's on whatever needs improvement. You can find them on your paperwork/supply list. In fact, I listened to "How to have a show with WOW" on the way to my show today.

We have the best host benefits of any show. If coached right our host rake in the free products! Our products are actually worth what they are marked. You won't find our quality any cheaper. If you really believe this, like I do, then practice how you are going to "Sell the Sizzle." I learned not to say "will you have a show or why wdon't you have a show?" It's "You are Fun! You ought to have a show because I can tell you will be a great host." I also found a lot of people want to socialise and this is a great reason to get everyone together. When I went on and on about all they would get free I think it embarassed a lot of people. It's a fine line we walk.

Now, when I host coach I have her make a huge wish list first. Next we work on a guest list. Then I tell her we are going to work on marketing her show that will get her friends excited! She can't say "I have to have a show." It is "Guess what? I'm having a Pampered Chef Show on ____! I love their products and _______is on (the) sale in _____! Can you come?

I do the 3 call system.

I always do a theme. Any recipe is a theme. Just add a fancy title to it.

I hope this helps, Elaine

 

[ChefBeckyD]

BTW, what info sheets do you give for Hosting and Recruiting?
TIA!

For Hosting, I always have a few of the Host Benefit sheets from the supply order - but I also have Host Packets, and it's my goal to give those out. For the Recruiting, I have the info from Supply order - the basic flyer, and the Super Starter benefits flyer....and this week I am adding the DVD too... When I give this info, I also make sure I let them know I will call them in a day or 2, and get the best time to call them.

HTH - I got this system from observing a show done by a successful director, and was amazed at the interest it generated, w/o being pushy or uncomfortable.

 

[Chef_2_Four]

I'm glad it's working for you! I have shown my Trifle bowl at two shows and got no response!! I couldn't believe it!! I was so excited that I found out that I earned it and here no one is responding to it. Must just be me!

 

[pcheflena]

I love the idea of layering candy.

Thanks!

 

[pcheflena]

Yeah, that's SUCH a good idea!! That way it's a one-time investment and you can take it to multiple shows without making a new recipe each time.

Exactly! And if you need to make a recipe in it, you can take the candy out and save it for the next time.....

 

[heat123]

Right now I am using it as a decor piece, added lemons to it (we have a lemon tree full) and will take it to shows to show it's versitility!

 

[DebbieJ]

Right now I am using it as a decor piece, added lemons to it (we have a lemon tree full) and will take it to shows to show it's versitility!

Aawwww, you are making me miss my old orange tree. I lived in Los Angeles for six years and we had an orange tree in our backyard. It grew the BEST oranges ever!!!

 

[heat123]

So no citrus in Chicago? You can have my lemon tree, it just gets full and the fruit just rots or the tree splits in half from the weight of the lemons- LOL! We end up giving it all away to freinds and family or anyone who comes by to ask if they can pick em!

 

[DebbieJ]

No citrus trees anyway. And the oranges I can buy at the grocery store are gross in comparison.

SIL sent us some from FL for Christmas, but it wasn't the same.

 

[straitfan]

I did a Mardi Gras show tonight and took the bowl as a teaser. The host had tons of beads and coins that she put in it and it looked AWESOME in the middle of the table. The necklaces were draped over the edge just spilling out. Looked great! I think strands of fake pearls and maybe some silk roses or rose petals would look gorgeous for a wedding shower.

 

[lizcooks4u]

I just happened to think..

I really and truly think it is a product that people on the most part are going to jump up and say I want it! I love that the pedestal is separate so it takes less space in the refrigerator and absolutely love that it comes with a cover! The ones in the stores don't! And the way that you can use it for so many things even for those who don't "cook" can use it for candles, flowers, and so much more.

Plus all of the recipe ideas!!!!!!! I understand there are salads we can make in there too for big crowds.

It's a product just about everyone can use!

Let's sell away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I agree to start showing it now to get bookings! Don't forget it's the April Host special too!

Remember the recipes that were done in flower pots? Choc pudding for the dirt, different stuff made in a flower pot, why not make something similar in the trifle bowl? I definately will need help/ideas for this though.

liz

 

[pkd09]

Christy great idea on Mardi Gras. The possibilities are endless. I made the Chocolate Raspberry Trifle last night - fabulous. Got 2 bookings. Love that bowl!!!!

 

[dannyzmom]

Paula Deen did her Chocolate Toffee Trifle this morning - I was drooooooooling