Get Started on Hosting Pampered Chef Shows: Tips from a New PC Consultant!

[ahammons]

Hi everyone, I'm just getting started on booking some shows so that I can sign my consultant agreement. I've already gotten so many great ideas from this site. The majority or my family and friends live in a different state, so I am thinking of sending an e-mail to all of them to see if they'd be interested in a catalog show, or a cooking show the next time we go back to visit. Since I'm new at this, does anyone have any suggestions on how I should word it? I live on a military base, and I just found out that there's a PC consultant who lives right down the street from me! This worries me a little, but I'm hoping that I'll still be able to find people on base to host shows. I think I'm going to put up some flyers - hopefully I'll get a good response.

 

[Chef_2_Four]

I just asked all of my family and friends! Alot said no, but they would come to shows in the future! My sister lives about 9 hours from me and has done one catalog show, and has another planned for this summer, we are hoping it will actually be a cooking show though! My very first show was at my house, its called your grand opening. My went ok, I only had five people there, but had some outside orders. I started mid-nov so now I am trying to get outside of my network of family and friends! Just ask!! Good luck!!

 

[Rebeccascabinet]

Def. ask for referrals.

 

[ahammons]

Thanks! I just found the new consultant letter under 'files'. I tweaked it a bit since most of my family and friends will be more likely to do a catalog show at first. I'm going to send it out today, and hopefully I'll get some bookings so I can sign my agreement!

 

[cmdtrgd]

Have you seen the list of 118 ways to get bookings?

 

[ahammons]

I don't think so - I'll have to look for it.

 

[mommyhugz1978]

Have your husband take some catalogs to work...... for a catalog show..... gear everyone up for Mothers Day it's never too early to be shoping for Mothers Day.

 

[heat123]

Here's my fave post to all newbies!
118 WAYS TO GET BOOKINGS
1. Send a catalog to a co-worker or friend who has moved.
2. Send a catalog to reps from other party plans and ask to exchange shows.
3. Post a catalog in the teacher's lounge at your child's school.
4. Post a catalog in the employee's lunch room.
5. Hold an open house.
6. Have a booth at a church bazaar.
7. Advertise in your alumni newsletter and/or local newspaper.
8. Give a catalog to the receptionist in your doctor's or dentist's office.
9. Include a current catalog or flyer with your local bill payments.
10. Put a current catalog and sample in your neighbor's door.
11. Always carry business cards and catalogs with you to hand out.
12. Ask ALL your friends to have a show.
13. Advertise in the church bulletin.
14. Host an office party.
15. Host a Brunch.
16. Have your family wear Pampered Chef T-shirts.
17. Mail out catalogs with a wish list and order form.
18. Host your own show.
19. Host a fundraiser for your favorite charity.
20. Host a show before, during or after a PTA meeting.
21. Get a list from the Welcome Wagon to find newcomers in the area.
22. Set up a display at craft fairs.
23. Participate in a school fundraiser.
24. Have your husband or significant other promote products at work.
25. Wear a "Do You Pamper Yourself?" button.
26. Wear your charm holder and logo pins out in public.
27. Hold a Valentine's, Mother's Day, or Christmas Shopping Show for men.
28. Offer guests a Secret Santa Wish List.
29. Set up a temporary display in a mall.
30. Put a "FREE Products! Ask Me How!" button on your purse.
31. Ask past Hostesses to talk about their FREE products.
32. Hold an Opportunity Night nearby.
33. Mention Host Benefits at least 3 times per show.
34. Showcase higher priced items and remind guests they can get it half off.
35. Mention how much an "average" Host receives FREE!
36. At the beginning of the show, mention the Host goal.
37. Share upcoming specials at all shows with all guests.
38. Tell your Host how much she saved by having a show.
39. Encourage frequent customers to regularly plan shows.
40. Encourage Hosts to rebook themselves in the next 3 months.
41. Treat Hosts to a special "Hosts Appreciation Tea".
42. Encourage relatives to have a show.
43. Call your realtor with suggestions for "New Home Packages".
44. Offer to do a theme show demo/class for a local women's group.
45. Ask everyone for referrals.
46. Follow up on all referral leads on Door Prize Slips.
47. Offer a Birthday or Anniversary Club.
48. Offer a Bridal Registry.
49. Promote Pampered Chef Bridal Shower Parties.
50. Create a binder to showcase different theme show parties to choose from.
51. Create a visual for the Host Program by playing "Stack the Host".
52. Be friendly and enthusiastic.
53. Take the pieces that you LOVE to your shows!
54. Follow through on EVERY booking lead.
55. Ask, Ask, Ask.
56. Ask every guest at every show for 3 referrals.
57. Use open-ended questions to uncover objections.
58. Use products at home then share your ideas at shows.
59. Read sales, self-improvement and positive thinking books.
60. Call at least 2 potential Hosts EVERY night.
61. Dream and imagine the possibilities!
62. Set goals and review them constantly. Post where you can see them.
63. Ask friends to help you get started or to reach a certain goal.
64. Goal yourself for "x" number of shows each month.
65. Copy Host Specials and mail to past hostesses and interested clients.
66. Use postcards and newsletters to continue to spark interest.
67. Follow up phone calls to interested guests. Ask them to have a show.
68. Call all hostesses who postponed or never had their party as planned.
69. Have the Host tell why she decided to have a show.
70. Give products as gifts or donations.
71. Don't be shy talking about your products or your business.
72. Smile when talking on the telephone.
73. Make regular customer service calls to replenish products.
74. Review orders from past shows and call customers with large orders.
75. Be prepared to answer questions about your work.
76.Write down names of people who "owe you a favor", then follow up.
77. Call the most familiar people first.
78. Spend time every day working on some aspect of your business.
79. Be willing to share the Opportunity with everyone.
80. Call anyone who has said "maybe" or "sometime".
81. Contact schools, churches, and women's groups for fundraisers.
82. Advertise in football or musical programs.
83. Leave your business cards on bulletin boards or in local businesses.
84. Talk about upcoming specials with everyone.
85. Keep a list of special requests. Notify guests when that product is on sale.
86. Suggest a Christmas show so guests can shop without leaving home.
87. Offer bonuses for booking a show on certain dates.
88. Offer Book Show options to those who work in office environments.
89. Give extra service and time to good customers to make repeat customers.
90. Carry a notepad to jot down names as you think of them.
91. Let guests keep a catalog on hand to show friends or pass around at work.
92. Contact men's groups (Kiwanis, Lion's, Rotary) to host a show.
93. Offer complimentary gift-wrapping on orders over a certain amount.
94. Mail recipe postcards using monthly specials to keep in touch.
95. Have a Booking Basket for Hosts with gifts for pre-arranged bookings.
96. Strive to have 21 shows up on your calendar.
97. Offer businesses an employee gift/incentive program. Write up as a show.
98. Do a Product Lottery.
99. Get leads from participating in trade shows or business expos.
100. Take pre-wrapped gift sets to male oriented business and take orders.
101. Tell everyone to tell their friends to get their kitchen products from you.
102. Let everyone know that it's your job to give away FREE products!
103. Take several beautiful but versatile pieces to your show to demo.
104. Let customers FEEL the quality of products in their own hands.
105. Make your daily 2+2 calls. Chart your progress.
106. Participate in Bridal Trade Shows for leads.
107. Take a PC recipe in a PC dish to every function you attend that has food.
108. Pass out recipes to guests for dishes demonstrated at your show.
109. Offer a special incentive for booking a show within 2 weeks.
110. Get guest lists from Hosts so you can contact guests after the show.
111. Surprise Bookings. Call guests and ask for bookings as surprise to Host.
112. Use car magnets on car to advertise business.
113. Encourage Host to ask everyone to book a show.
114. Have Host show friends what FREE Host Bonuses she is trying to earn.
115. Ask Host to invite those who need or want a job.
116. Make a "Mix-in-a-Bag" gift for the Host. Make a recipe that focuses on Monthly Guest or Host special.
117. Make a "Host Necklace". Use one inexpensive tool for EACH booking she obtains BEFORE her show date. Tie together with curly ribbon.
118. Booking Necklaces - String inexpensive door prize items on curly ribbon. Hang 6 around Host's neck. As guests arrive, let her explain that she needs to give them all away so she can win a special gift. She can only give them to her friends who will book a show for her. Those who decide to book first get first choice of which necklace they want. They wear around their neck so you can see who already wants a show.

 

[ahammons]

Thanks, that's really helpful! I just made a list of people off the top of my head, and have 47 so far....I guess that's a good start.

 

[pampermeplease]

Just be careful you follow the rules on base...normally unless people are outside their houses you can't go door to door. But if you catch them outside doing yardwork or letting their kids play, they're fair game. Be sure you check though on what you can and can't do. I wasn't even allowed to post a sign in my yard for Avon on post when I sold...but I could prop it in my window. There are ways to branch out on a post, you just have to do it 'their' way. Good luck!

 

[ahammons]

Yeah, I will probably have to put an ad in the base paper or something. I know that there are bulletin boards posted in the Post Office that you can put flyers on...I've seen a PC flyer there before, but nothing recently.
I have another quick question (I keep forgetting to ask my director about it when we talk, so I figured I'd ask in here while I'm thinking of it). I know that you have to pay to get your PC website, but how do you go about getting one??

 

[tlennhoff]

I have another quick question (I keep forgetting to ask my director about it when we talk, so I figured I'd ask in here while I'm thinking of it). I know that you have to pay to get your PC website, but how do you go about getting one??

On Consultant's corner is a link for "personal website assistant", I believe if you click that it will ask you if you want to sign up for a PWS. You must have either a PC debit or credit card to sign up I think (although that may have changed since I joined).

 

[ivykeep]

I'm also a fairly new consultant (I just completely my first 30 days on Feb 28th).

I make sure to rebook ALL of my current hosts (when the host rebooks a show at her second show she gets TWO of the host specials, one for being the current host and one for being the past host that the show was booked through). We get it on the calendar several months out. Not one if ny hosts have refused.

My director plays a game at each show that I've also been doing -- she wraps a present and takes to to the show -- she has a ribbon, a bow and the wrapping paper. The first person to book a show gets to remove the bow, the second the ribbon and the third the wrapping paper. Once unwrapped the host gets the present. It's great for directors since they get so many free items, but I was a frequent Pampered Chef guest for 6 years before I became a consultant so I already had many of the items in my start up kit so I've been using the duplicate items as my wrapped host presents.

 

[ahammons]

Thanks for the tips and ideas! I just sent out an e-mail telling all of my family and friends lastnight, and I already have 1 person who wants to do a show.