Great Booking Turnout! 6 Out of 10

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Discussion Overview

This thread discusses experiences related to booking shows and the success some participants have had in securing multiple bookings from their events. Participants share personal anecdotes about their shows, the interactions with guests, and the strategies they employed to encourage bookings.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shared that they secured six bookings from a show with ten guests, highlighting a guest's enthusiasm for a specific product.
  • Another participant mentioned a similar experience where they booked six shows from a small gathering, expressing excitement about the outcome.
  • Several users noted the importance of engaging with guests and creating a fun atmosphere to encourage bookings.
  • One participant expressed curiosity about the specific actions taken by the original poster to achieve such success.
  • Another participant shared their experience of booking multiple shows and the positive sales results from their event.
  • Some participants discussed the dynamics of booking shows when guests have prior commitments to other events.
  • One participant mentioned a potential recruit who is interested in joining but is not yet of age, seeking advice on how to navigate that situation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on how to handle situations where a guest has another show scheduled, with some suggesting rescheduling while others emphasize supporting the guest's choices. No clear consensus emerges on the best approach to these scenarios.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences from various shows, indicating a range of outcomes and strategies employed in different contexts. The discussions reflect individual approaches to engaging guests and securing bookings.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for insights on booking strategies and personal experiences from peers in similar situations may find this thread informative.

ChefinHarmony
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I just had to share.. I had a show last night with 10 adult guests (there were a few young girls there, but they actually helped boost my sales!) Anyway, I got SIX - yes, 6 Bookings out of it!! I don't have a clue how - I was shocked. I have 3 on my calendar with set dates and 3 for "call me after the holidays". My first booking was cute... she fell in love with the Santuko. She said "I'm having an Oct show" - and her Mom said "But you have a Home Interiors show scheduled in Oct!" she replied with "I'll cancel it!" So I was secretly smiling... when she came up to place her order, she said "I have a particular date in mind, can you do Oct. 24th?" I was open - she was thrilled. Then I heard her tell her Mom "I set it for the 24th, the same day I was going to do my HI party. I already spread the word out about that date - now I'll just cancel with HI and tell everyone its PC instead." I've never had that happen before, but I was quite proud of the fact that she selected our show/product over another home show! People love the knives and they want them on special! I actually want the Host to sell and give her the 6 bookings! Just wanted to share....
Joanne
 
Congrats Joanne! That is great! Make sure you make it perfectly clear to the host that she gets those bookings and can have her first six shows already done!

(I had a situation kinda like this tonight! I met a neighbor at a separate PC show that I did last weekend. Since she is my neighborI invited her to my CM party tonight. She came and had a blast. She is about to move to a remote part of AK and the CM consultant started talking about how great direct sales companies are in the "bush". The CM cons left and I gave her recruiting info. She is really excited and said she would call tomorrow!! YES!!)
 
Awesome for BOTH of you:D 6 out of 10 people booked? Must have been a fun show!
Gillian: way to take that opportunity! You'll be a director in no time!
BTW: I think you may catch Anne, when I logged on, you were the last poster on EVERY thread:p
 
Joanne -- Did you say or do anything in particular? Would like to know the "magic" of your success!Trish Kidd
""Toolbelt Trish in Texas"
My first recruit had $1,000 show her first time out!!!
 
If the host says that she is going to do that I would not talk her out of making my business her priority but I would suggest that she reschedule the other home party. That consultant is trying to make a living too.

I would never suggest that anyone do that and if someone has a different show scheduled but wants the special I would suggest a catalog show and then booking the Cooking show for a month or so later so she can get more host benefits. (Not saying you did that! :eek: It definitely sounds like it was all her idea - just saying what I would do if she said "I have a different show scheduled but...")
 
That is awsome Ihad sort of the same experince happen to me about a week ago... but I got two bookings well it's a mom and daughter team. Not only did the daughter mark interested in hosting a show but she is interested in the opportunity as well.. Problem is she is 17 and doesn't turn 18 till Mar of next year... Does any one have any suggestions how to handle that one??
 
Way to go Joanne!! Sounds like they must have enjoyed your personality, the fun that you created and mut have known your product. I would send the remaining 3 a holiday mini catalog just to REMIND them that you are still going to call them and that you haven't forgotten about them. That seems to happen around the holidays. This way oyu will be sure to get them booked.
 
mommyhugz1978 said:
Not only did the daughter mark interested in hosting a show but she is interested in the opportunity as well.. Problem is she is 17 and doesn't turn 18 till Mar of next year... Does any one have any suggestions how to handle that one??
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Suggest she hold a show, maybe in Dec or Jan, and use part of the host benefit to buy down the kit and schedule a signing appointment on or real near her birthday. Keep in regular contact until then. Have her come to your team meetings starting now so she keeps her excitement and learns in the meantime.
 
That's a great idea, Beth! I second that!
 
I was just posting on the ones that were applicable to me :) LOL! I had to make it to 1900 before I went to bed!
 
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Beth,
I was not involved in her Home Interiors discussion at all so I didn't feel I should say anything. I just "overheard" her talking to her Mother about it the whole time (it was a small house we were in) - her Mom was shocked she wanted to cancel the HI party and then again when she put the PC one on the same day. The Booking never said anything about her other show directly to me - she just really wanted the Santuko knife and that date. So, I don't feel I did anything wrong there or that I should have said anything different.

Anyway....What did I do? Who knows! I am still shocked a bit! I would really like to recruit the Host - she's a sister of 2 really good friends of mine.

I don't think I really did anything special.... I passed around my "booking binder" with the upcoming specials. There was a old consultant there (retired) who talked up the company the whole time. When the one guest started talking about booking the show, everyone just kinda chimed in. When I took their order, I just asked them "Would you be interested in Hosting a show in the next Six Months?" And then I showed them the upcoming specials. One of the bookings was the old consultant! I was in a good mood and the recipes were easy.

Have Fun!
Joanne
 
Joanne
What did you do at your show? share with us maybe it can help us do that!
thanks
Darlene
 
I did a show yesterday for my son's girlfriends mom. I have been VERY nervous, she is precious but had never been to one of my shows.

she didn't invite many guests so I was a little discouraged.
8 people showed up, 1 is thinking about selling, 6 people booked a date on my calendar, $660 in sales so far.

I was ecstatic, one lady was brought as a guest she has been a fantastic past host who had moved 2 times since 2001 and hasn't been getting my mailings. so she rebooked

Today is my open house so i'm up to prepare food.

Teresa
 
Teresa Lynn said:
I did a show yesterday for my son's girlfriends mom. I have been VERY nervous, she is precious but had never been to one of my shows.

she didn't invite many guests so I was a little discouraged.
8 people showed up, 1 is thinking about selling, 6 people booked a date on my calendar, $660 in sales so far.

I was ecstatic, one lady was brought as a guest she has been a fantastic past host who had moved 2 times since 2001 and hasn't been getting my mailings. so she rebooked

Today is my open house so i'm up to prepare food.

Teresa
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What recipes are you making?
 
ChefinHarmony said:
Beth,
I was not involved in her Home Interiors discussion at all so I didn't feel I should say anything. I just "overheard" her talking to her Mother about it the whole time (it was a small house we were in) - her Mom was shocked she wanted to cancel the HI party and then again when she put the PC one on the same day. The Booking never said anything about her other show directly to me - she just really wanted the Santuko knife and that date. So, I don't feel I did anything wrong there or that I should have said anything different.
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You did absolutely nothing wrong in booking that show!

Sounds like you (and that past consultant) did a great job promoting the host program. Good for you!
 
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One other thought... I'm terrified of the Santuko - I'm just really clumsy with knives in general (I had a previous post about cutting my finger already!). Anyway, I have the paring knife and the Santuko. When I talked about the knives, I passed around the Santuko - telling them to be very careful, etc - then I used the paring for my demo. I think the "knife special" sold itself! Maybe that helped. It was probably a show I was just having fun at - not nervous at all. The guests were talking up the product - a very happy PC group. That's about it! It was a "Healthy Tailgating" show I came up with. We made the Touchdown Taco Dip (subsituting low fat everything), Hot Pizza Dip, French Bread, Cannoli Dip and the Berry Tartlets.
Joanne
 
Joanne,
That is awesome!!!! Send those booking vibes to me in Western PA and everybody on this loop!!!
 
I would be torn if that happened! I would be happy for me, but feel bad for the other consultant. 6 out of 10 is AMAZING! Keep up whatever it is you're doing!!!!
 
Cool!
I'm wondering how was the touchdown taco dip with low fat ingredients?

Kris
 
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Just realized I didn't answer you - it was yummy! You couldn't taste the difference. We didn't use Fat Free - just Low Fat.
Joanne
 

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"Great Booking Turnout! 6 Out of 10" refers to a successful booking rate where 6 out of every 10 potential hosts or customers expressed interest in hosting a party or event. This indicates a strong interest in the Pampered Chef products and opportunities.

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