Maximizing Bookings: Tips and Experiences from Real Consultants

[pampchefrhondab]

I've used the booking slides cards for a while and I usually get good response. I've decided I'm going to start focusing more on the 50% off up to 4 items much more then what the monthly special is! I'm just learning this after 4.5 years in the business (LOL)! I got so many bookings for this month because of the 60% off, and I started thinking - they always get 50% off! I don't think I have mentioned this as much. I always start off w/what the monhtly special is!

I'm going to try this for a while and see if it makes a difference. I usually get 1-2 bookings at shows, but when I've talked about the 60% off I've gotten 4 at shows!

 

[KellyRedHead]

You have a good point Rhonda!

I know when I have mentioned the 60% off any one item in the catalog, I had hosts really wanting to do shows. They asked the specials for Feb and for March and although March specials are great, they really like to pick what they want for the 60% off then having it chosen for them.

Kelly V :chef:

 

[pampchefrhondab]

Honestly - I used the Bookings Slide for 3 months, and I was never able to really get into it. I also felt a strange "vibe" when I would whip it out. It just isn't me. I actually got better bookings with the bookings coupons I've been using all along. I stopped using them to do the Bookings Slide - and I went into that change willingly and with a positive attitude.

There is nothing wrong with not using it. The same thing isn't going to work for everyone. If you feel like you've given it a good chance, and it's still not comfortable for you, then maybe it's not you. Find what works for you!

This is what works for me:

These are what I use as well - but they are very similar to the bookings slide. I just explained them wrong!

 

[nldavis321]

I did the Booking Slide at my show tonight for the first time. I made it with florescent paper instead of white (bright pink, orange, purple, and yellow), but used what is on CC. I also add a cut out picture (from the catalog) of the consultants kit.

Anyway, the party was small...only 6 people, 7 including the host. I left with 4 bookings!!!! I am super happy. I think the colors helped a lot. I got a couple WOWs and Ohhhs. I felt so pumped. I made it all about the host and what she was getting!

I have NEVER gotten so many bookings at a show, let alone a small one. YEAH!

 

[KellyRedHead]

Sounds like you had a great show and the booking slide worked well for you!

I have 2 shows this week and I am going to try it and also highlight the 1/2 price items the hosts can get.
Everyone loved the fact they got 60% in February, but many forget the items they can get at 50% too!

Wish me luck this week!
Kelly V. :chef:

 

[jenniwest04]

I'm trying it for the first time tomorrow night...I also am doing the bright colored paper. Hoping it works!! I'm trying to book my spring break up in March and start getting April and May booked!