Fabulous Folder for Host Packets - Pics Included!

[Jilleysue]

I know it just could get quite a bit expensive...UG. I may do like 4 or 5 and just see if I get them back and see how they go. I do really like them. I do one of the other ones and I hate how they look so cheap with all the stickers on them. Look like a 1st grade thing, well mine did. These look really nice.

 

[ChefLisa]

Hi Jill!

They look very nice. The only thing to think about is whether or not your host are going to look at that much information. They look like you spent a lot of time on them and I would hate for all of your hard work not to pay off.

Have you ever hosted a show for another direct selling company? Did you look at everything they gave you? I am going back in forth in my mind as to whether or not I think they are a good investment. Your hosts might be more apt to read them since they are so organized. Or they might just decide it is too much information and just put them down. The other concern I have about them looking so great is whether or not they would intimidate someone who is considering starting her/his own Pampered Chef business. You always want to make your job look easy.

I have learned the hard way to always consider if the things I do will increase attendance and sales at my shows. If an idea will not, I do not put the time and money into it. If I strongly feel it will, I make the investment.

I have started using the Heavy Host Bags, from Nancy's Artwork, for my hosts' packs. I love the fact they are clear so my hosts always have a reminder of what is inside. I also love the fact my hosts can hang their host packs on a door as a reminder. Also, the cost is $9.75 for 50 bags. That comes out to less than $.20 per bag.

Thanks!
Lisa

 

[Chozengirl]

Hey Jill,
do you by any chance like these folders? LOL
I personally would leave them to go around at the show.
Then, if someone books, let them know they can take the packet home and you will pick it up on the day of the show or XXX date.
Just a suggestion.
They look great though!

 

[Jilleysue]

Oh I didn't spend time on these at all, that is the cool thing. I just slipped in the flyers. There is catalogs, about 3 flyers and then the opportunity flyers.
As host,I get so excited about a party..yeah i read everything, but I could be rare. The cool thing about these, is you don't have to deal with those sleves. Everything is already. You just put the flyers in. There was bout 3 flyers and the cats and OOFs. I only used one sticker and one business card. Very easy. They just look so nice.

 

[D_Patel]

IT looks great , i too always tell my host i will be taking the folders back at the end of your show , in three years i may have only lost one or two folders !

 

[Jilleysue]

Well that is great. I truly love them. and if they impress me, I guess I will try them out. I have some purple ones too of the other ones, so if lose a couple, I can always revert back. I found the link of the place. They are avery folders, I'll have to find the numbers.

 

[gilliandanielle]

I really don't think $2 is bad. Make an effort to get them back, but they aren't so expensive that you can't just bless and release if you had to. AND... you will make back your $2 for sure with these!

 

[thechefofnorthbend]

If you have a computer that has a DVD burner, go to best buy or any office supply store, buy blanck recordable DVD's and burn a bunch, and then create your sticker on photoshop...voila!! (thanks, KG.. )

I use similar folders that are really magazine holders and use the clear binder paper holders. I tell my hostesses that these are a recycleable item (even have the recycle symbol on my sticker) and tell them if I get it back in tact on the day of theire show, they get a gift. Works everytime! I try to include a "sign my hostess packet" autograph sheet with it, so she/he can show friends what she is doing and that seems to generate alot of "where did you get that" or "what is this" questions that she sends my way, and then I have just genereated more leads. (the autograph sheet is for comments, and the more people see her packet, the more interest she generates for her upcoming party and attendence is better)

 

[SillyChef]

That is a great flyer. Will you post it?

Here you go Jodi! I think this is it.

 

[Jilleysue]

If you have a computer that has a DVD burner, go to best buy or any office supply store, buy blanck recordable DVD's and burn a bunch, and then create your sticker on photoshop...voila!! (thanks, KG.. )

I use similar folders that are really magazine holders and use the clear binder paper holders. I tell my hostesses that these are a recycleable item (even have the recycle symbol on my sticker) and tell them if I get it back in tact on the day of theire show, they get a gift. Works everytime! I try to include a "sign my hostess packet" autograph sheet with it, so she/he can show friends what she is doing and that seems to generate alot of "where did you get that" or "what is this" questions that she sends my way, and then I have just genereated more leads. (the autograph sheet is for comments, and the more people see her packet, the more interest she generates for her upcoming party and attendence is better)

That is exactly what my BF told me tonight...offer a gift if you get them back and make more CD's...PERFECT. i think I am convinced. They look so professional and so much better than those paper folders. I am a firm believer in making an impression on people and when a host gets this packet. i think they will be impressed. I showed everyone in the keys tonight and they were like WOW...that is great. Looks very good.

 

[Bexs50]

I like that, though it is a lot of information, it doesn't look overwhelming because it is neatly organized. Everything has its own spot so your host isn't rifling through a stack of papers, instead it is all layed out for her.

 

[Jilleysue]

I have gone over this and over this and over this...trying to figure out what people put in host packets. Some people have given me lists a mile long. I just put a couple things in here and it isn't even set in stone yet except for the front section for catalogs and OOF's and the back section for the Opportunity part, the rest can be whatever.
I mean I was so confused as a new consulant from Guest specials, host specials, nancys cards, invitaitions, cooking show planner, DYLAB, new product information. I mean some people LOAD up the host folder.
I think depending on the month will depend what I put in the middle. The show planner is the only thing I will put stickers on. I tryed putting them on the colored ones and it just looked too kiddies and 1st gradish.

 

[GourmetGirl]

So Jill I am totally wondering what the number is of the binders and where you got them, as I think I am falling in love with your host packet! You rock!

 

[Jilleysue]

Well thank you. As I told everyone before I am a Compliance Manager, so it is my job to make manuals, binders, folders, computers and our office look just so......LOL. I want parts of my host folder to look FUN FUN FUN, but I want to the innitial reaction to be what ours is when we see our PC stuff from HO....WOW, how professional and then WOW, that part looks fun.
I found the folder from CVS and was like OK, this is it. It is an AVERY 47697. I then came home and typed in the number and found them for almost a dollar cheaper and in bulk...like 24 for like 47.00 plus shipping. They come in gray and blue assorted. I prefer the grey, but I don't think you can choose. I really like them, but if you want to check them out first. Try running into a CVS. ; )

 

[GourmetGirl]

Thanks! I think I know what I'll be doing while watching Desperate Housewives on Sun!

 

[Jilleysue]

HAHAHAHA, Like I said I have been contemplating, so I would try to find one at CVS first to see if you like them. I look at the paper ones and look at that one, look to right look to the left. It has been driving me crazy....OH MY GOD. I had to have a glass of wine and go relax outside in the keys while we are here...was driving me crazy!!! HAHAHAHAHA LMAO!! HOST FOLDERS STARING ME IN THE FACE

 

[dannyzmom]

I have gone over this and over this and over this...trying to figure out what people put in host packets. Some people have given me lists a mile long. I just put a couple things in here and it isn't even set in stone yet except for the front section for catalogs and OOF's and the back section for the Opportunity part, the rest can be whatever.
I mean I was so confused as a new consulant from Guest specials, host specials, nancys cards, invitaitions, cooking show planner, DYLAB, new product information. I mean some people LOAD up the host folder.
I think depending on the month will depend what I put in the middle. The show planner is the only thing I will put stickers on. I tryed putting them on the colored ones and it just looked too kiddies and 1st gradish.

I know this has been discussed before - what to put in a host packet...but I would love to see a list of what everyone puts in theirs. I used to just "wing it" and everyone's host packet was a little different based on the season, specials, who she was, how I was feeling that day, the barometric pressure etc - LOL But that got to be time consuming and disorganized and frankly I tended to even forget important components sometimes.

A few months back I was at my AD's house and noticed she had a little list up in front of her desk that said "Hostess Packets" and it listed what to put in each one (she has office assistants so this directs them)...so I decided to do that (not get an office assistent - LOL...don't I wish...but post a list for myself)

So, here's what goes in mine:

Cover Letter
"It's Show Time Planner" (now called Your Cooking Show Guide)
2-4 catalogs
5 outside order forms
business card magnet
What can my Website Do For You flyer
Who To Invite flyer
Opportunity Brochure
Host Benefits
Monthly Specials shrunk down onto one page

 

[Jilleysue]

Carolyn Carolyn Carolyn..WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ON THIS ON. ...LOL HOORAY!!!! I JUST SIMPLY LOVE YOU!!! OK...This is what I did too. I have list with a purple border around it no less for my office assistant..ME OF COURSE OR KEVIN WHEN I GET RICH ENOUGH TO HIRE HIS A**(HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA) Oh god what a dream. For you all that don't know. I work for his company now, for him and his partner with 120 employees, so if rolls could change. OH OH LORD..would be just wonderful.. BAHAHAHAHAHA.

When I did this hostess packet, I just threw it together to see what people thought of the folder.....but I absolutely love the website thingy I use that and I use the who to invite thingy too. The cool thing about this folder is the clear slides allow you put the colored flyers in there and not let them get lost in the shuffle. The last section where the opportunity part is I decided today, I would take out that last flyer, as the stuff the HO provides us is enough or vice versa I would use that flyer and take out one the HO provides us to save money.
I absolutely love the website flyer though...>VERY GREAT!!!!!!! Yes this list is perfect, exactly what I was looking for because I was missing some stuff and I want to add the DVD.

 

[lacychef]

Carolyn: LOVE the 'what can my website do' flyer! Very awesome I always explain how my most successful hosts use my site, but still not everyone does. This explains it very well!

In my host folders, I put:
in the pocket: thank you letter, show planner, 'I'm ready to be pampered' flyer, 2 guest list sheets, opp brochure
in my clear sheet protectors: host/guest special flyers, 40 guests in five minutes & a tale of 2 hostesses, opp info, wedding registry flyer, fundraiser flyer
in back pocket: 5 oof's, 3 catalogs
I get the cheap colored folders (3 for $1), and decorate with lots of stickers inside & outside (that I get from stickingtobusiness.com).

 

[Jilleysue]

Lacy what is the I am ready to be Pampered Flyer?

Yeah I don't include the Wedding flyer just yet. I liked the idea that Carolyn taught me of bringing that to the shows and talking it up there. It might slip by in the folders and tooooo tooo much in the folders might confuse them like we were confused when we got our new consultant kits. Well I was confused anyway..LOL

 

[lacychef]

Here it is Jill! Just something I created to find out if there's certain products a host wants me to bring; flavor of recipes they'd like, etc.

 

[Jilleysue]

Here it is Jill! Just something I created to find out if there's certain products a host wants me to bring; flavor of recipes they'd like, etc.

I like this...gotta add my purple...LOL
When do they give this back to you. Do they email it or send it to you when they send their guest list?

 

[Jilleysue]

Oh sorry, it was at the bottom. I didn't ready...LOL. Dummy me...LOL

 

[Jilleysue]

I will have prizes for everything though. I better get to buying. Prizes for returned guest lists, prizes to return folders..man could cost me a small fortune.

 

[pamperedalf]

Jill, I have a basket that has various prizes twixits, paring knifes, scrapers, sink fizz (I am stocking up), season's best, bamb tongs, bamb sm spoons basically anything that is under $4.

Host picks from my basket:
1 prize for returning by a certain date
2 prize if there was 40 names on guest list
3 prize if you have 20 buying guests at your show

Now you have me contemplating doing a folder! Hm!

My packets include:
Step to successful show flyer (basic check list, stole off of here & altered)
Show planner
Opp. Brochere
Month host & guest special flyer (like the shrunk on 1 page version)
5 outside order forms
3 catalogs
5 invites (this is in case she forgot anyone or just wants to hand to her neighbor)
Now most of the time I send my guest list via email but since not everyone is up on computers, I will include the guest list w/ and addressed envelope!

 

[Bexs50]

Maybe you should try making the label that says "this packet is recyclable." You are creative enough to make a cute sticker that doesn't look childish or 1st gradish. You could even use a purple recycle symbol! Maybe that way you would get them back without giving a prize.

 

[pamperedharriet]

Jill:

I love your new folders! They look so professional! I may have to check them out in person!

 

[dannyzmom]

Carolyn Carolyn Carolyn..WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ON THIS ON. ...LOL HOORAY!!!! I JUST SIMPLY LOVE YOU!!! OK...This is what I did too. I have list with a purple border around it no less for my office assistant..ME OF COURSE OR KEVIN WHEN I GET RICH ENOUGH TO HIRE HIS A**(HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA) Oh god what a dream. For you all that don't know. I work for his company now, for him and his partner with 120 employees, so if rolls could change. OH OH LORD..would be just wonderful.. BAHAHAHAHAHA.

When I did this hostess packet, I just threw it together to see what people thought of the folder.....but I absolutely love the website thingy I use that and I use the who to invite thingy too. The cool thing about this folder is the clear slides allow you put the colored flyers in there and not let them get lost in the shuffle. The last section where the opportunity part is I decided today, I would take out that last flyer, as the stuff the HO provides us is enough or vice versa I would use that flyer and take out one the HO provides us to save money.
I absolutely love the website flyer though...>VERY GREAT!!!!!!! Yes this list is perfect, exactly what I was looking for because I was missing some stuff and I want to add the DVD.

I thought I had given these to you already - sorry - I am so scrambled...anythin gyou're looking for, shoot me an email and If I have it I'll shar eit. BTW - I can't take credit for ANY of that stuff - it's all stuff I have picked up from other consultants along the way -- I am NOT NOT NOT creative at all.

Jill - can you see us someday? Kevin and Evan wearing "Dish B*tch" aprons, doing OUR dishes, dancing and singing "the song" while Kevin organizes our files and does our paperwork and Evan cooks and makes Italian Ices for us, takes out the trash and rubs our feet. Yep -- we definitely need to get to that point - LOLOLOL

 

[pamperedalf]

I already have the dish B*tch, but I need to give him an apron. I think mine would go on strike if he received that for a bonus!!

 

[Jilleysue]

Oh no no no, You gave it to me..You are da best. I had just forgot about it. It was it my organized files. I am just in the keys and forgot. You have given me everything....
Oh yes my dear I can certainly pictured this....YES I CAN. I have wonderful DREAMS ABOUT IT!!!!!!!