Managing Dealer Relationships: How to Politely Decline Show Swaps

[climbercanoe3]

Leslie-
You are not being direct enough! She is going to bowl right over you unless you firmly say I do not want to do a show. Don't use your schedule as the excuse, she is not going to accept that answer. Even if you decide not to bring up the idea that she went to another P.C. consultant you need to stand your ground that you do not like their products. Say you did the shows in the past, but are not interested anymore. No wishy washy maybe answers!
I hope that helps!

 

[ChefLisa]

I think you should swap shows. She should get on your calendar for the beginning of January (between Jan. 1 and 9) and you should get on her calendar for the end of January.

 

[jrstephens]

I think you should swap shows. She should get on your calendar for the beginning of January (between Jan. 1 and 9) and you should get on her calendar for the end of January.

AND CANCELL!! hahahaha JOKING!!

I say just tell her at this time you do not want to book anymore and if you change your mind YOU Will call her if you do not want to get into the details of it with her.

 

[Chef Kearns]

Personally, I think you need to address the manipulation and dishonesty. She kinda needs to know why you aren't too interested in hosting.