The thread centers around participants discussing their experiences and strategies for hosting mystery host parties, particularly focusing on how many guests to invite and the types of invitations and incentives to use.
Views differ on the ideal number of guests to invite and the effectiveness of different invitation methods, with no clear consensus emerging on a specific strategy.
Participants share personal experiences and strategies based on their own mystery host parties, reflecting a variety of approaches to guest invitations and engagement.
Consultants looking for insights on hosting mystery host parties and strategies for inviting guests may find this discussion beneficial.
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pamperedtiffani said:I am doing a mystery host party in the end of October - also celebrating my first year as a consultant and I don't know how many people to invite. I typed up all of my previous customers and host that I had information on adn I am at about 115 people. I know a lot won't come, but I don't want anything near that number. Any suggestions form experienced folk?
Thanks!
jenf said:
pamperedlinda said:Hey, I'm doing the same thing!
I was getting ready to start a thread on this, but you beat me to it - now we can work on this together.....if you don't mind
Here's the invite I'm planning to use, any thoughts? I'm also planning to give everyone a little gift when they leave. I'm thinking about 2 twixits with a coupon for 10% off their next order and a magnetic business card, maybe put a little candy in there too? Do you have a better suggestion? I'm leaving town in the morning so I'm planning to send the invite tonight. I have about 180 people on my email list and I plan to send it to all of them. I think I'll have anywhere from 25 - 50 who will actually come or place an order (wish I could pin-point the number better, hopefully they will RSVP!)
What kind of ideas are you thinking about? Maybe I can borrow some of yours (and you may certainly borrow mine if you like them)
pamperedtiffani said:That is too funny - you must have found the same original invite I did. I am working off of the same design
I think I am going to invite my whole list and see who shows...
I am also thinking of mailing a lot of them - may get a better response from that. What do you think?
Here is my invite
p lol!). Your's looks good too, but you might want to erase the lines around the tables. 
It was a lot of fun and I probably worked myself too hard and made too much food but everyone had a great time! and my house is really clean right now too! I had 14 people here and ended up with just over $900 in sales! Which was better than I was expecting! I drew for a Host & Co-Host to split the free and half-price items and I drew for one person to buy a knife. I also had a Pampered Pool drawing and one person got an extra $44 to spend. I had two door prizes that I gave away as well (Exec small saute pan and QSP). I sent everyone home with a little goodie bag with 3 twixit's, a magnetic business card and a coupon good for 10% off their next order.
A Mystery Host party is a unique direct sales event where guests are invited to participate without knowing who the host is until the end. This creates excitement and encourages attendance, as guests have a chance to win host rewards based on the party's sales.
It's generally recommended to invite at least 20-30 people to a Mystery Host party. This number increases your chances of having a good turnout, which can lead to higher sales and better rewards for the host.
If you don't have 20-30 people to invite, consider reaching out to friends, family, coworkers, and social media contacts. You can also encourage guests to bring a friend to help boost attendance and engagement.
To encourage attendance, create an engaging invitation that highlights the benefits of attending, such as the chance to win host rewards. You can also offer incentives like a small raffle for attendees or exclusive discounts on products during the party.
If you have more RSVPs than expected, consider hosting a larger event or splitting the party into two sessions. This way, you can accommodate everyone while still keeping the atmosphere personal and engaging. Make sure to communicate any changes to your guests promptly.
