Do You Ever Feel Like Certain Days Are Cursed?

[PCJenni]

I had 2 shows scheduled this weekend and both cancelled last minute. This is after I had the 2 same days booked once before and those shows cancelled too. So basically 4 books for the same 2 days and times and all cancelled!!!

 

[baychef]

I did not have many to begin with and thankfully, the hand full I have are holding. But I have team members who have very full show schedules and they have reported a higher amount of cancellations.

In my area graduation time is coming, the last week in June everyone is getting ready for the 4th, blah, blah, blah:grumpy:

 

[BethCooks4U]

Something is telling you that you need the weekend off...

 

[finley1991]

I had show today... over 1 hour away (didn't know how far it was when I booked it) and it was a $1k show! YAY! At least I earned my mileage! This is my last Saturday show until October. I don't do weekends in summer because normally attendance isn't great. But she had 14 there today so go figure!

 

[Sheila]

(((hugs))) I agree, fate is telling you to take a break this weekend. Colleen, I only had 1 show this weekend too. 2 online orders & 2 outside orders when I walked in the door. 9 guests present. When I left, it was at $1,400.75! The host & I are BOTH doing the happy dance!!!

 

[baychef]

Sheila and Colleen...you rock!!! I am finding that the Cool & Serve is hooking them right in!

I booked an August party on the way to my show today. The show I had has 4 bookings and is at $400. Considering the area the party was held in, I am very please. Just very remote and not a ton of money to spare.

 

[finley1991]

What worked for me the last 2 shows (I am clearly a slow learner at some things) is passing around the DCB Recipe Booklet. I have showed that darn thing at almost EVERY SINGLE SHOW this year and have not been selling any... only to hosts. And I've sold about 10 at my last 2 shows. Only difference is passing that booklet around...

 

[PCJenni]

I have bound the DCB cookbook and offer it for free for those that buy the 99 deal. I have sold 73 bakers this year. The cookbook gets them for some reason

 

[pamperedbecky]

What worked for me the last 2 shows (I am clearly a slow learner at some things) is passing around the DCB Recipe Booklet. I have showed that darn thing at almost EVERY SINGLE SHOW this year and have not been selling any... only to hosts. And I've sold about 10 at my last 2 shows. Only difference is passing that booklet around...

Great idea. I'm going to try that! There are SO many DCB cookbooks out there. Which one do you pass around?

 

[Chef Kearns]

Thanks for asking that Becky!! I have the same question!! If you could post it, please do!

 

[finley1991]

This is the one I'm passing around... the booklet and cover are two separate documents. I know some put them into a nice binder but I just e-mail it to people. I pass it around stapled in the corner... nothing fancy!

PS: I got this at our director retreat this year. I wish I could remember the name of the lady who made it!

 

[baychef]

Once again...I have fallen in love with you all over again, Colleen!!!:love0010: Thank you!!

 

[finley1991]

Once again...I have fallen in love with you all over again, Colleen!!!:love0010: Thank you!!

Right back at ya baby!!!!

 

[cheftiffany]

Wow that one is way more clean than the one I have and the one I have was made by robin house and is a pdf with her info all over it.

Totally going to try this-- I really could use the sales this month. Only a few shows on the books

 

[Jolie_Paradoxe]

Here's one I've been sending out. Got it from CS. Looks like only a couple of the recipes are the same. It's in Word, so you can remove all my ctc info and replace with your own....though I'd appreciate the biz if you'd rather not! He He

Perhaps you can send edition 1 to them, and then the 2nd several months later. An excuse to remind them of you and your excellent customer service?