Maximizing Show Success: Effective Strategies for Closing Your Event"

[pkd09]

I am curious as to how many of you close the night of your show. I have tried to implement this but it seems to then always revert back to closing within a week after the show. I do add it to my host coaching calls (when I can reach the host!). Any tips would be appreciated.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I know people do it, but I just can't.My sales go up too much from people adding to orders after the show. There are always people who can't make it at the last minute, or who have to leave before placing their order, or who "want their sister/mother/neighbor/friend" to look at the catalog too before finishing their order...and really, even with lots of host coaching, my hosts will often do better with gathering more orders after the show than before the show. Once they see where they're at in sales, and that they are only $150 away from getting alot more free product, and more 1/2 items - it seems to spur them on to get those orders that get them to the level they want! Or, they will have their show during the week, but want to wait to close until the end of the week, for Payday...

 

[DessertDivaFL]

The only time I insisted on closing the night of a show was to get a promotion. It was last month's FREE quilted tote promo.

 

[c00p]

I've only done it a handful of times....typically if the show is on the last day of the month. I'm greedy and want that show on my next paycheck and don't want to wait for it!! Plus, other reasons for getting it in on the same month, but ANYWAY, I stress ahead of time that we'll need to close out that night and push my host to get all of her outside orders early and to continually check in with people that aren't able to make it. I ask my host to also have an idea of what she would like to get with her free products.
With that said, in the 5+ years that I've been doing PC, I've only done this like maybe 4 times! I have to agree with Becky that my sales tend to go up a TON after I'm gone. I don't wait a week though, I typically give my host 2-3 days and again, I stress this before the show and then the night of the show. I simply pose it this way: "everyone is giong to love getting their products back quickly and Pampered Chef has been so great at shipping incredibly fast, that the sooner we close out, the sooner you'll get your goodies!" Something like that. Rarely do I have a host that doesn't close out within 3 days of her show.

 

[Wildfire]

Hi there! I completely understand your struggle with closing the night of your show. It can be challenging to get a hold of hosts and make sure they follow through with closing their show. One tip that has worked for me is to set a specific deadline for closing the show, such as within 48 hours of the show. This creates a sense of urgency for the host and they are more likely to close the show within that time frame. Additionally, make sure to follow up with them after the show and remind them of the deadline. Host coaching calls are also a great opportunity to emphasize the importance of closing the show that night and the benefits that come with it. I hope these tips help! Best of luck with your future shows.