Has Leaving Catalogs Around Town Proven Effective?

[turtle15]

Has this really worked for anyone?

 

[KellyRedHead]

I personally haven't found it works for me.
I did however get a call from someone (a friend) that picked up a catalog in a dr.'s office (another consultant's) and called me because picking up that catalog reminded her she wanted to call me to book a show.

So I guess it was good for me, but mine I have left have never helped me any.

Kelly V. :chef:

added to edit: Make sure you ask someone before you leave them. There are some places I know of that if you don't ask before hand and they see them they will throw them away. So always ask first!

 

[troggt]

Ileft catties on the counter of my bank, an I got a call. She wanted to order three items. We talked and it became a cattie show, later she changed her mind and had a kitchen party. It was an $800 plus show! :thumbup:

 

[pamperedalf]

When random people call me for an order/show, I always ask where they got my info from. I have been doing the business for over 3 years and probably have averaged an order a year & 2 shows out of the deal. I always leave old catalogs and it keeps my name out there.

 

[tlag1986]

Sounds good. Each place I wanted to leave a catalog someone has done a show. So I guess I have had good luck.......

 

[KellyRedHead]

Wow that's great Lisa!

I just don't have that good of a track record with leaving them.

Maybe I should start again! I stopped after awhile because I just wasn't getting any leads, but maybe now with the changing economy etc.. people are looking for easier, more cost effect tools and meals!

So I guess I will rethink leaving catties!

Kelly V. :chef:

 

[DebbieSAChef]

I always leave catty's everywhere! I haven't gotten a huge response but every now and then an unexpected order or a booked show is a blessing.
And since I no longer have any use for my old catalogs, it's a great and cheap way to advertise.

Debbie

 

[angel7581]

I am doing that with my fall/winter catalogs. After all what else am I going to do with them?

 

[laurichef]

I work in a doctor's office, and have been leaving last season's catalogs in the different waiting areas. I think I have left 6 or 7 over the past 2 weeks, and they are gone. There is 1 still kicking around. Not a single call yet... I am still hopeful.

 

[BethCooks4U]

I used to pick up the catalogs left at offices when I'd see them to check out the new products and with the intention of calling the consultant but I never got around to it. I think that's what happens to most. I have left my catalogs in different places and have gotten a few calls but usually just about the warranty.

 

[Evelynt]

I always make sure I have a coupon or some sort of incentive attached. It gives them a reason to call ME.

 

[pamperedlinda]

I leave catalogs in any waiting room I go through. I have gotten several calls and some pretty good orders from them. Most of the orders I've received have come from leaving them in the hospital waiting rooms.

 

[VeronicaW]

I do leave catty's there and here; here and there.
It does genereate some biz - and it does keep my name out there.

I plan to leave the F/W ones out there (and here) and go back and attach a coupon/note - "If you'd like a current catalog or more info about our products . . .Contact Me. . . "

 

[Fluffy215]

I wish I had that kind of luck, if you want to call it that LOL I leave them anywhere and everywhere and have yet to get any thing out of it. Just like I have the Merrill decal on the back on my vehicle for over a year now and have had nothing generated from that either.

 

[IvoryCat]

I never have good luck leaving them around either. But I am always hopefull so I will leave older catalogs places and they have a sticker on them that says that its an old catalog and call for a new one. I do however leave new ones at places such as the beauty shop and work, they kinda expect it since those Avon catalogs are everywhere...

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I leave them around, and I also leave my business cards on any bulletin board I see.

Once, I got a phone call out of the blue from someone who found my catalog in a waiting room. I got an order from someone who found my business card in a restaurant. I also got a booking from someone who picked up my card in a restaurant.

That's 3 times in the last 6 years, but it's better than nothing! Plus, it only takes one show to change your business!

 

[Chefstover2]

I leave my books around town as I'm out and about.

The greatest one was when I went in to get sized for work uniforms and left a book at the uniform place. Left a couple of minis and got a call from a gal who works for the same division I do (we're lunch ladies in the county school system). She booked a show, has placed numerous orders and just booked a catalog show for March and will do a cooking show over the summer.

The same place this past year, I did the same thing and one of the employees booked a show...and is a potential recruit (which reminds me I have to call her).

As for what to do with my old catalogs, I bring them with me to the booth at the state fair, etc. and let people take them. They have to ask for a current one, or book a show, etc.