I Had a Client Do a Catalog Show and the Sales Are at $125. I Cannot

[ragschef]

I had a client do a catalog show and the sales are at $125. I cannot afford to put any money to this right now and have asked everyone I know to see if they'll order something. They all told me no, they can't right now, but 4 of them placed an outlet order on my website. I know that any sales are good for me at this point, but what else can I do to get the extra $25 for this host? I'd hate to not give her any credit for the effort she gave.

Any advice here is helpful...

 

[cathyskitchen]

Tell her you'll hold it open for another week so she can collect $25 more in sales. Offer a free gift (something you already have on hand) to either her or the person who orders to get her to $150. No money out of your pocket! Good luck!

 

[pamperedharriet]

I agree with Cathy. Hopefully she will be able to get the $25 if not more in sales in that time. Good luck!

 

[wadesgirl]

I've had host purchase items themselves to get them above the next level. That's always an option.

 

[Michelle's Kitchen]

I would try brainstorming with the host to see if there was someone she missed asking to place an order. I like the idea Cathy gave, giving her an incentive to work towards. Please let us know what happens.

 

[wadesgirl]

Also, tell her to talk to everyone. Sometimes hosts don't think to ask certain people because they don't want to seem pushy. So there may be a friend, coworker, neighbor, etc who she hasn't talked to who may be dying to see a catalog.

 

[daniellemorgan]

Make sure she tells all the people who have already ordered that a lot of items are being discontinued this month. Who knows someone may have a "mini oval baker" on their wishlist.