Expanding Out of My Area: Can I Travel for Shows?

[Chozengirl]

do you travel for your shows?
I was thinking of placing flyers on cars at a mall, but the mall itself is about 45 miles away.
I am looking to expand out of my area, just don't know where, or how far.

 

[cmdtrgd]

I like to make a boundary for myself like not driving more than 1.5 hours for a show...unless it is a fabulous friend and she will let me stay the night. You kind of have to gauge how many shows you can have in your area - especially if you are in a small one - and how much you are willing to spend on gas. The mileage is tax deductable, but I'm not sure how to do the gas because I use my car for PC and personal stuff. If you want to expand your business - especially recruiting - then you need to expand your traveling circle.

 

[soonerchef]

The most I have traveled is 1800 miles one way!! Granted that is not the norm, for me 60 miles round trip is the norm.

 

[kapooh1210]

The most I have traveled is 1800 miles one way!! Granted that is not the norm, for me 60 miles round trip is the norm.

Wow!!!

Where did you go?

Was it worth the trip?

 

[Sk8Mom209]

Be sure to check with the mall administration first, many places prohibit flyer distribution.

 

[ShanaSmith]

I have gone as far as Alaska (I'm in CA). However when you do out of town shows you really can insist on a higher number of guests. I have a found that when the host knows that I am driving far she usually does a better job getting people there. And like someone else said it is a great way to get recruits! (Yes, I have one is Alaska!)

 

[Paige Dixon]

Rather than looking for shows far away, look for recruits. Then, they can be your "franchise" in the new area without you having to travel so far. Drive once to get your recruit onboard, then let her get the area!

 

[pamperedalf]

The most I have traveled one way was 67miles, however I generally have the rule no longer than an 11/2 hours in the car. I start to get cranky and not good.

Now all my shows with this are high shows, the lowest was $800. Which is totally worth it to me. You have the right to work your biz, how you want. I know several consultants that won't travel more than a 1/2 hour and that's their choice.

Melissa didn't you say you were in the Palm Springs area, so are you thinking of traveling up to Banning. If that is were you were thinking personally I would, there could be a huge amount of biz. I have done 3 shows down there and I am in N. Cali. I have family that live down there and we do shows every time I pass through!

 

[soonerchef]

Wow!!!

Where did you go?

Was it worth the trip?

We went to MA, my SIL's SIL (we are very close, I don't talk to my SIL but I do talk with her SIL almost every week...bizarre but oh well) and she had been wanting to have a show so instead of flying up there to visit with family and friends we drove so that I could do her show. It was worth it...we ended up with a decent show and she was very happy...hopefully I have converted a self-confesed Williams Sonoma addict!

 

[kapooh1210]

I only been a half an hour away.....considering I live in one of the smallest states....LOL I have been thinking of traveling farther, Just afraid to.

 

[mrssyvo]

Living in the Chicago Suburbs, it really isn't the miles I am concerned about, but the traffic pattern, sometimes my show is only 30 miles away, but Friday night rush hour could take me 1 1/2 hours to get there. A lot of strategy will go into scheduling my shows.

 

[cat]

2,924 miles!Most of my shows are 1 hour or less by car, but one of my first shows was for my husband's relatives in San Jose, California. ( I live on the East Coast in New Jersey!). It was my first $1,000 show!

 

[Chozengirl]

WOW,
I thought driving 20 minutes was long. I think my whole thing is getting a large show. Driving that far for a small show is just useless, especially w/ gas prices, and I drive an Expedition. The gas is killing me right now!!!