Making Bookings Calls This Weekend...

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around the appropriateness of making booking calls during a holiday weekend, particularly focusing on Easter. Participants share their personal experiences and opinions regarding the timing of such calls and the potential impact on family time.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses hesitation about calling on a holiday weekend, concerned about interrupting family time.
  • Another participant believes Saturday is acceptable for calls, suggesting to check if it's a good time to talk.
  • Several users mention that calling early on Saturday might reach more people, although many anticipate answering machines.
  • One participant shares a strong personal stance against calling on Easter, emphasizing family time.
  • Another participant recounts their experience of making calls on Easter evening in previous years without issues.
  • Some participants discuss the legality of making business calls during holidays, with differing views on whether it constitutes telemarketing.
  • A few participants note that not everyone celebrates Easter, which may influence the appropriateness of calls.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the appropriateness of making calls on Easter and other holidays. Some participants agree that Saturday calls are acceptable, while others strongly oppose calling on Sunday or major holidays.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a range of personal experiences and cultural considerations regarding holiday observances, with participants sharing their individual practices and beliefs about business communication during these times.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants navigating the timing of business calls during holidays may find the shared experiences and viewpoints relevant to their own practices.

pchefkristin
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I have some time for myself tomorrow, and am determined to get a few shows on my calendar. Would it be OK to call on a holiday weekend you think? I hate to interupt anyones family time... what do you all think?
 
I think Saturday is fair game. I always ask if I caught them at a good time. So just ask and if they say no, ask when would be better and then you can try them again later!
 
I say just be ready to get alot of answering machines. However, some people will be home. The earlier you can call the better to reach people.

Good Luck!
 
I agree with the others- I think Saturday is good, but not Sunday. And be sure to ask if this is a good time when you call so they know you realize their time is precious (people love that!).
 
If I were to get a call from a DS person on Sunday - I would simply remind them "It's Easter - go spend it with your family".... I would not dream of calling somone on a holiday.

I also agree you will probably get a lot of answering machines on Saturday as everyone is at WalMart gettting their children's basket goodies...

My .02
 
I don't know about everyone elses Walmart, but mine was WIPED OUT last night! I needed cheap crap for my kid's baskets, candy, and plastic fillable eggs. I only left with candy because they didn't even have the eggs! I need to go out tomorrow to find some eggs!!
 
gilliandanielle said:
I don't know about everyone elses Walmart, but mine was WIPED OUT last night! I needed cheap crap for my kid's baskets, candy, and plastic fillable eggs. I only left with candy because they didn't even have the eggs! I need to go out tomorrow to find some eggs!!
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Gillian that's why you have to buy the year before when everything goes on clearance for 80% off... I may have tons of rubbermaid storage bins in my basement but man I have decorations and ideas and presents for any holiday and you can bet I didn't pay over a few dollars for them! :D
 
GourmetGirl said:
Gillian that's why you have to buy the year before when everything goes on clearance for 80% off... I may have tons of rubbermaid storage bins in my basement but man I have decorations and ideas and presents for any holiday and you can bet I didn't pay over a few dollars for them! :D
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Yep - I do that...have all the stuff - but can't ever find it until the holdiay is over, and I've had to go out and purchase full price!:eek:

Thurs. I had a show & DH had to work late - so we had a sitter. DH came home to find the Easter Basket grass strewn from one end of the house to the other.....now I have to go find more grass.:(
 
Not everyone celebrates Easter.
 
dannyzmom said:
Not everyone celebrates Easter.
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So true, but unless you know for a fact that they do not I would still hesitate to call them on a widely observed holiday. I rarely make biz calls on Sunday anyhow, for too many people it's a family day and I don't want to intrude on them. I try to stay away from calling on other widely observed non-christian holidays for the same reason. If I don't know the person very vell I will only call weekday evenings.
 
ChefBeckyD said:
Yep - I do that...have all the stuff - but can't ever find it until the holdiay is over, and I've had to go out and purchase full price!:eek:
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Glad to hear I'm not the only one that does that! We moved in December and I still don't know where everything is! Thank goodness I DID find the Easter baskets!! :)
 
I have make calls late on Easter evening 7-8 PM in years before and it was fine as long as you ask if it is a good time. Not this year though I made them early Finally thinking ahead.
 
Not that I would EVER call on Easter or a major Holiday but when you called on Easter evening then did you have any luck?
 
BTW,
I have someone signing up TODAY!!! YES, on Easter!!! Sometime tonight after 4pm. Keep your fingers crossed! Been talking with her for a while. YEEHAW!!!
 
Ya'll..I posted another thread about making sunday calls...it's illegal.

Good luck with your new recruit!

Hope ya'll have a wonderful easter!
 
A little late but yes I booked shows and made my follow up calls no problems!

How is it illegal. It is not a telemarketing call....?????????/
 
Its not illegal. We are not debt collectors or telemarketers cold calling.
 
trps said:
A little late but yes I booked shows and made my follow up calls no problems!

How is it illegal. It is not a telemarketing call....?????????/
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It's not illegal - that was misinformation.
 
Please stop telling people my thread was misinformation.

If you are making calls to get business and/or Book a show and for no other reason...this is a sales call as DEFINED by the FCC.
It just depends on your state as to what is legal and what is not. There's no room for interpretation in the law, I'm sorry.
 
Deanna, if it was against the law, the PC legal department would have alerted us to it. WE DO NOT MAKE SALES CALLS. We offer our services and opportunities to people, we make customer care calls to thank them for ordering and help them with the products in their kitchen.

If you see it differently, then run your business differently. Just please stop telling everyone here that they are breaking the law. If you have questions and need an interpretation, I would suggest you email the HO and get an opinion on it.
 

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What follow-up actions should I take after making booking calls?

After your booking calls, it’s important to follow up with a thank-you message, regardless of whether they booked a party or not. If they expressed interest, send them additional information about hosting and remind them of any promotions. For those who declined, keep the door open for future opportunities by checking in periodically and sharing updates about your business.

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