Do I Need to Check the Booking Box for a Second Host's Show on PPP?

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Discussion Overview

This thread discusses the process of managing bookings for Pampered Chef parties, specifically regarding how a past host can benefit from hosting a new show and the importance of checking the booking box for discounts. Participants share their experiences and clarify the steps involved in ensuring hosts receive their benefits.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, mentions that the booking box must be checked for the first host to receive benefits from the second host's show.
  • Another participant shares their experience that if the date is not confirmed by the end of the show, it can be set for the next month, but the booking box still needs to be checked.
  • Several users note that the first host must have the new host and date listed as a booking to receive the host special from the new party.
  • One participant expresses a new idea of listing the host herself as a booking to encourage future parties within six months.
  • Another participant clarifies that if multiple hosts book off the same party, each must be listed with a date to ensure the first host receives benefits from each booking.
  • Some participants discuss how a past host can receive multiple host specials by being listed as both a host and a guest at her own show.
  • One participant seeks clarification on how a past host can get another host special, and others confirm the process of ordering as both a host and a guest.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the specifics of how the booking process works, but there is general agreement on the necessity of checking the booking box for the first host to receive benefits from subsequent shows.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and insights based on their use of the Pampered Chef party planning process, particularly focusing on the implications of booking management for host benefits.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking to understand the intricacies of managing bookings and maximizing host benefits may find this discussion helpful.

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I have a host who has not had her show yet, however she already told her friend about PC and now the friend contacted me about a show and we have a date planned. Do I need to make sure the booking box (bottom right hand corner of the main show page) is checked in order for the first host to get the discount at the second hosts show? As you can see i have never used PPP before :)
 
Yes you do. If you don't have the date by the end of the show just use the next month. Your past host will need the potential host to have the booking box checked in order for to get the discount at the second hosts show. Remember she has at least 6 months to determine when she wants a party otherwise the first host gets no benefit.
 
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tlag1986 said:
Yes you do. If you don't have the date by the end of the show just use the next month. Your past host will need the potential host to have the booking box checked in order for to get the discount at the second hosts show. Remember she has at least 6 months to determine when she wants a party otherwise the first host gets no benefit.
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So your saying my original host doesnt need to have it check but my future one does? Or do I have that backwards???
 
Your first host must have it clicked
Susie is having a party tonight...Betty is booking off of her party.
Susie must have Betty and the date(even ficticious) listed as a booking on Susie's party before it is finalized. Betty can change her party date.
If it is not checked on Susie's party..Susie will not be able to get the host special from Betty's party.
**(I always also put the host herself as a booking.. if she has another party within the 6 months.. she can get double host specials.. that many times gets them to do another show within 6 months. )
Clear as mud??
 
I never thought of putting the host herself as a booking. I like the idea and will start using it as an incentive for them to host in 6 months. Thanks.

By the way you did post it better than I did. I don't always get things typed the way they are in my head have the same problem with talking.
 
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gingertannery said:
Your first host must have it clicked
Susie is having a party tonight...Betty is booking off of her party.
Susie must have Betty and the date(even ficticious) listed as a booking on Susie's party before it is finalized. Betty can change her party date.
If it is not checked on Susie's party..Susie will not be able to get the host special from Betty's party.
**(I always also put the host herself as a booking.. if she has another party within the 6 months.. she can get double host specials.. that many times gets them to do another show within 6 months. )
Clear as mud??
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So how do I work it if there is more than one booking at "Susie's" party? Just as long as the box is checked it doesnt matter how many people book off of her party?
 
If Betty, Jane and Tina book off of Susie at Susie's party (and Susie).. You must put each one down with a date of their party(remember.. you can change the date later) for Susie to get each booking benefit. Hopefully one party will be scheduled for each month to spread out the host specials. Then I tell Susie that when Betty, Jane and Tina have their party.. She'll get the host special.. so she needs to help me keep these parties going..which helps Susie too!!
Now -on the first screen on PP3 where you put in the individual person's info...over to the very left at the bottom if I am remembering correctly.. is where you put in for that person's booking. So on Betty's screen (where her address is) scroll over to the left and to the bottom.. you should see an area to click and fill in she's having a party and her party date. If you don't add a date.. Susie will not be able to get the host special for Betty's party. After the show is submitted.. if it is not done right.. there is no way to change it and Susie will be out of luck. I hope you can follow that. And yes.. it gets you another booking to always book the host.
It would be great if you could book it this way: (but they might all like Dec special but it would be great if it did work out like this)
Betty books party November 15, 2008
Jane books party December 16, 2008
Tina books a party January 15, 2009
and Susie has another party February 15, 2009
Susie gets the chance to buy the host special at each party.. and gets to order 2 at her next party. (one for being the present host and #2 for being the past host where the booking took place.) Who would turn this down?? And Susie helps remind these ladies to have their parties so she will get the specials too. It's a win/win situation. Any party can be rescheduled as long as it takes place within the 6 months after Susie's original party.
Again I hope this is clear.
 
wait - don't want to be dense but... how does a past host get another host special on her own show? When she holds her second show, she gets the one host special but then does she have to order as a guest to get the past host special?? do I make any sense?
 
Good job Ginger! Great explanation, or at least I think so ;)
 
Just remember.. If Betty is booking off of Susie.. you will need to click Booking on Betty's name and address screen which will highlight the area to put in a date for Betty to have the party. And you must do the same for every booking. When you print the receipts, it will list the date of Betty's party on Betty's receipt.. and Susie will get a complete list of bookings from her party.. names and dates of parties.
 
doughmama said:
wait - don't want to be dense but... how does a past host get another host special on her own show? When she holds her second show, she gets the one host special but then does she have to order as a guest to get the past host special?? do I make any sense?
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Nope, not being dense and yep, you make sense :D

The consultant puts the host down as a booking off of herself for somewhere down the road within 6 months. It can be a book or cooking show. At that new show she gets the new current host special and then you also enter her as a guest and she can get another current host special as the 'past host' that the new show was booked from. She'll have to pay shipping as the past host (just like all past hosts do) and won't order anything other than this as the 'guest' (because she'll order everything else as the current host for free, half price etc obviously) but it's still another host special at 60% off! :)
 
doughmama said:
wait - don't want to be dense but... how does a past host get another host special on her own show? When she holds her second show, she gets the one host special but then does she have to order as a guest to get the past host special?? do I make any sense?
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She orders her host special because she is host... then using her old past host # she orders another host special. She is listed as the host where the booking originated.. and she gets the 2nd host special too. HO computer keeps up with everything. It does work. I always use it to get another booking down the road..
 
Great - thanks to you both for clarifying this!! Definitely something to keep in mind when closing out each show.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to check the booking box for a second host's show on PPP?

Yes, if you want to ensure that the second host's show is included in the booking process, you should check the booking box for that show on the Pampered Chef Party Planner (PPP).

What happens if I don't check the booking box for the second host's show?

If you do not check the booking box, the second host's show will not be considered for booking, which means it may not receive the necessary attention or resources for a successful event.

Can I change my mind after submitting the booking without checking the box?

Once you submit the booking without checking the box, you may need to manually adjust the details later. It’s best to double-check your selections before finalizing the booking to avoid any confusion.

Is there a limit to how many hosts I can have on PPP?

No, there is no strict limit to the number of hosts you can have on PPP. However, managing multiple hosts effectively requires careful planning and organization to ensure each show is successful.

Will checking the booking box affect my commission?

Checking the booking box itself does not directly affect your commission. However, ensuring that all shows are properly booked and managed can lead to increased sales and, consequently, higher commissions.

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