ChefBeckyD
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I know for some this is like breathing, but for many of those who are new, and are struggling with getting bookings -
ASK EVERYONE! Never assume someone will not be interested in a show, and never never never go by what your door prize drawing slips say! I don't even look at mine until after I'm done taking orders!
My show on Monday - One lady, who had said no to a show, booked for February. She said no initially, because she thought it had to be an evening show, and she has 2 special needs children who need a lot of care and structure in the evening. When I told her we could do a Saturday brunch show, she booked immediately! If I hadn't asked, and followed up, she would have left without booking!
My show last night - I got 2 Feb bookings, and 1 March booking. 2 of those bookings had also said no to booking, but when asked - booked! One didn't realize she could book for March, and one was worried because her kitchen is being remodeled. Took care of that by saying I could do the show in her dining room or living room. She booked! Oh, and actually, the 3rd booking was an older lady who sat near the back of the room and didn't make eye contact or anything during the show. I could have just written her off as not a good candidate - but because it is my practice to ask everyone when they check out - I asked her....and she booked!
I have just been struck again how the basics of this business are the things that will bring us the most success. I don't offer extra incentives (and who needs to with Feb's host bonus?:thumbup: ):thumbup:
I have been most successful just by being consistent with 3-2-1, and asking everyone at shows to host! Give it a try!
ASK EVERYONE! Never assume someone will not be interested in a show, and never never never go by what your door prize drawing slips say! I don't even look at mine until after I'm done taking orders!
My show on Monday - One lady, who had said no to a show, booked for February. She said no initially, because she thought it had to be an evening show, and she has 2 special needs children who need a lot of care and structure in the evening. When I told her we could do a Saturday brunch show, she booked immediately! If I hadn't asked, and followed up, she would have left without booking!
My show last night - I got 2 Feb bookings, and 1 March booking. 2 of those bookings had also said no to booking, but when asked - booked! One didn't realize she could book for March, and one was worried because her kitchen is being remodeled. Took care of that by saying I could do the show in her dining room or living room. She booked! Oh, and actually, the 3rd booking was an older lady who sat near the back of the room and didn't make eye contact or anything during the show. I could have just written her off as not a good candidate - but because it is my practice to ask everyone when they check out - I asked her....and she booked!
I have just been struck again how the basics of this business are the things that will bring us the most success. I don't offer extra incentives (and who needs to with Feb's host bonus?:thumbup: ):thumbup:
I have been most successful just by being consistent with 3-2-1, and asking everyone at shows to host! Give it a try!