"I'm so Glad the Party Was Successful for You"

[sfdavis918]

Ugh. My past three shows have been over $1000 in sales. I know, we should all have such problems! That is definitely not my complaint. I get really excited for these hosts and let them know about their FPV, 1/2 price items, etc as I am leaving the show. All three of these hosts have said to me "I'm just glad the show was so successful for you."

Ok, I appreciate that and everything, but it comes across almost like they are forgetting about what they get and like they had the show to do me a favor. I really want to get away from that and want my hosts to feel they are doing it for themselves. Does that make sense?

Do you ever get this response? If so, how do you respond? And if you have overcome it, how did you do so?

Thanks!

 

[katie0128]

Maybe this...

Oh, don't worry about me... I am just so excited for YOU! Look at all the great things you are going to be getting. It will be like Christmas when the FedEx guy comes. And I consider any show a successful when my host is excited about her free and discounted products and the guests all had a great time! You did such a great job inviting people and gettinig everyone excited about a night out. What was your favorite part of your [emphasize YOUR] show?

 

[Shawnna]

I have gotten that response before, but I don't take it as they just did it for me. I think everyone worries that nobody will come, they won't get any orders, etc. They know you put time and effort into it and that you do this as a business. They don't want their show to be a flop because they feel it would be a waste of your time. Just say "thanks for your hard work, now lets see what great things you are going to get".

 

[wadesgirl]

Before I leave, I always total up the orders and tell them where they are at and the next two levels. I've had several hosts say "So if I get to that level, what do you make off me?" It's not about me, it's about them, that's all I tell them.

 

[chefann]

Sometimes this question is a recruiting flag in disguise. We know that most consultants were hosts before they signed. But sometimes the hosts want to know what they can make IF they sign, without it looking like they're considering it. (Ever been stalked by a consultant from another company who wants to sign you up? Our hosts don't like that feeling, either.)If you have spoken to this host about becoming a consultant (and you should have during your host coaching), you can say something like, "It was successful. I'd really love to help you make this kind of money doing shows, too."

 

[legacypc46]

Sarah, way to go on the 1K shows! You should add a "$1000 Host Club" section to your website. (I know this isn't what you asked about, but I got the idea from here a year ago and thought I'd share with you)

Below is what I have on mine. (I always keep it visibile in "My News" so people see it when they go to my Home Page.)

$1000 Host Club (As of 1 Feb)
Having hosted Pampered Chef parties before becoming a consultant, I know how much fun it is to receive those boxes of free and discounted products! I work closely with each of my hosts to help them have as successful (and fun!) a show as possible.

My $1000 Host Club recognizes those hosts who earn the top category of The Pampered Chef's host benefits program. Their shows all exceeded $1000 in sales....entitling them to over $200 in free product, four half-price items and a 30% discount! In addition, they receive special bonuses from me and are invited to an annual thank you dinner in my home.

Month Year.......First Name and Initial of Last
(example:Jan 07.......Tiffany C)

 

[hperschnick]

I have heard this also and I usually take it as someone else said... that they are concerned that is wasn't worth my time to do the show. Hosts want it to be good for us too and would feel bad if it was a flop. I do always tell them that it was a successful show and they did a GREAT job and how excited I am that they are going to get so much stuff!

And I always take the "how much did you make" as a recruiting flag... and I tell them what my 20% would be but add that I'm at a higher level this month because of my other sales. When I was considering signing I asked my recruiter how much she made off of the show I was at. She told me the number and I thought... REALLY, for just doing THIS? That number was one of the reasons I thought more seriously about signing. I'm never shy about telling them what I make on a show or a month.