Maximize Your Show Success: Tips for Avoiding Cancellations

[twinkie10]

1) Do you have a high show cancellation rate?

2) If no, What do you intentionally do to keep your shows on your calendar?

 

[Jenni]

So far I am losing about one a month. I want 4 so I book 6 a month... :thumbup:

 

[NooraK]

Keep in touch with your Host. Concentrate on host coaching, keep the Host excited.

 

[Teresa Lynn]

when the host gives me her list I do the postcards ASAP (I try to do it within 2-3 hours of receiving it) and let her know they are addressed, labeled and stamped to be mailed on this date i think it makes them more accountable they know I'm planning on this show

 

[PCJenni]

I seem to be able to make them stick. I stress at the time I book the show that I have a very busy schedule and that my dates are limited. I make them feel like there is a sense of urgency to keep their date. And constant contact between the show they booked from and their show. Even if just an email to chat about recipes or whatever. Seems to work. I also get them a hostess packet as soon as possible... but not at the show they are booking from. It gives me another opportunity to talk with them between shows.

 

[wadesgirl]

I've found that sending the invites for my hosts helps with those surprise cancellations. It's easier to know that a host isn't hosting a show than finding out a day before when you finally get ahold of her!

 

[KellyTheChef]

Getting their guest list. Without the list, they can cancel and not feel guilty...once they have spent the time to do that, they are normally gonna go through with the show!