Open House: A Success or a Bust?

[mrshamel3808]

So I've been planning this open house for over a month and I had 4 DS supposed to be represented tonight, and 5 represented tomorrow morning. I got a call today from one saying she woke up with a bad pain in her side and wanted to get it cleared by the doctor so she could at least make it tomorrow but that the only time the doctor had an appointment was 4:30 (after it was supposed to start today). So she didn't make it tonight. Then my Avon girl got stuck in HORRIBLE traffic and didn't make it til 6 (it was from 4-8). Then....NO ONE SHOWED UP I felt so bad for the other DS girls, but keep reminding myself that the invitations were not soely my responsibilty AND that I didn't charge them anything so they are only out their time.

I know at least 5 people that I invited are coming tomorrow so hopefully we'll have more show up tomorrow.

But the PartyLite girl that came tonight wants to sign with PC!! She wants to do it so she can get free and discounted products so I'm trying to decide how to encourage her to keep up with the business even after she fulfills her initial committment. She didn't sound like a kitnapper so at least that's a plus. Any ideas?

 

[Lisa/ChefBear]

She might switch from PL to PC when she see's all she earns and doesn't have to pay for out of her pocket (like hostess gifts/specials). I know unless they changed that, when I friend sold, oh that beautiful 100.00 candle holder might be on sale for $25.00, but she had to pay $40-50.00 for it and only make back my 25.00.

So I think she'll see rewards like that, and also one of my cluster mates but it perfectly when we were talking about being invited to a candle party...she said well when I go to PC parties, yes it costs money, but it's money I'll get a long time reward with, with all the use I'll get out of the products, but with candles, it's just burning your money.

Good Luck with this and hope you have better crowds tomorrow.

Lisa

 

[Admin Greg]

Wow, that sounds like a really tough situation. It's always disappointing when people don't show up to events that we put a lot of time and effort into planning. But like you said, it's not solely your responsibility and at least you didn't charge anyone for it. It's good that you have some people coming tomorrow, hopefully that will make up for the lack of attendance tonight.As for the PartyLite girl who wants to sign with PC, that's great news! Maybe you could offer her some incentives to keep up with the business, like a discount on her first order or a free product after a certain amount of sales. You could also offer to mentor her and provide support as she gets started. Just make sure to emphasize the benefits of being a part of the PC team and the potential for success in the long run. Good luck with everything!