Overcoming Host Objections for Booking Early January

[Bren706]

My goal is to have at least the first half of January booked by mid-December. (This has been a challenge for me the last few years).

What are some of the things you tell your potential hosts when they think it is too soon after the holidays that have helped you successfully book those shows?

 

[pchockeymom]

january has been my best month each year and continues to look that way again. I tell people it's the best month to book 1. because of the more free products, 2. my theme is always Soup & Slippers and everyone goes crazy for it 3. people are soooo ready to have fun with people that are NOT family 4. moms need to get back into the everyday meal prep mode after a month of holiday eating 5. people get money for Christmas they want to spend on themselves! With the added bonuses PC gives hosts who book early in the month, that is the extra incentive on top of those mentioned. You have to be confident in your presentation-"january is absolutely the best month to have a show! Here's why.... What day of the week works better for you? ..... How about the xxxth?"

 

[buddy5909]

What is your Soup and Slippers theme? Sounds interesting!

 

[pchockeymom]

What is your Soup and Slippers theme? Sounds interesting!

Guests wear their favorite slippers and I give a gift for the best ones (usually have the host vote). We make soup in the dcb (last year was loaded baked potato chowder, this year is the chicken parmesan soup). This theme creates a fun, relaxed, and since it's generally all women, competitive atmosphere-who will have the best slippers! I am always amazed to hear women at every show talk about their shopping excursions to find the perfect pair of slippers for the party!

 

[mgranich]

Anyone have a good invite for Soup N Slippers?

 

[pchockeymom]

trying to post it, not sure if it worked

Apparently it didn't work. I don't know how to do it. Sorry

 

[mgranich]

Don't see it. . . .I am going to try to this approach to get a full January calendar!

 

[buddy5909]

Love that idea and both those soups are so yummy! Thanks for sharing! =D

 

[mrackliff]

PC Hockey Mom - Could you email me your flyer for the slippers and soup theme show?
[email protected]

 

[pchockeymom]

PC Hockey Mom - Could you email me your flyer for the slippers and soup theme show?
[email protected]

On it's way.

 

[buddy5909]

Me too please - [email protected]
There is alot of in and out of the microwave with the soups, how to you handle that down time at your shows?

 

[TonyaLovesPC]

I love this theme!!! Could you email the flyer to me, too, please? [email protected]

 

[chefpatrice]

I'd love it as well!! Thank you! [email protected]

 

[Nat]

I would like it as well please: [email protected]
Thanks!

 

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january has been my best month each year and continues to look that way again. I tell people it's the best month to book 1. because of the more free products, 2. my theme is always Soup & Slippers and everyone goes crazy for it 3. people are soooo ready to have fun with people that are NOT family 4. moms need to get back into the everyday meal prep mode after a month of holiday eating 5. people get money for Christmas they want to spend on themselves! With the added bonuses PC gives hosts who book early in the month, that is the extra incentive on top of those mentioned. You have to be confident in your presentation-"january is absolutely the best month to have a show! Here's why.... What day of the week works better for you? ..... How about the xxxth?"

That sounds great! May I have a copy of the flier you use? [email protected]. Thanks so much!

 

[yankfan24]

could you please email me a copy of your flier also? [email protected]

 

[ShellBeach]

There is alot of in and out of the microwave with the soups, how to you handle that down time at your shows?

That's why I wouldn't want to do the loaded potato chowder! I love that recipe, but it would seriously hork up my train of thought, all the timing and taking it in & out of the microwave.

So...if I was to do this at a show I would get to the host's house early, and have it all prepped up to the part where you add the final mixture and stir it to heat.

 

[buddy5909]

Yeah, I was thinking of bringing the soup done and making a bread there as the demo. There is a good one where you use the mini load pan and use grands jr home-style biscuits. garlic, butter and cheese.

 

[debbieskitchenhelper]

Hey girl, could you send it my way also, you might have in the past but cannot find it. Sounds perfect for January parties. [email protected]Thanks
Deb

 

[mlpatch]

Please add me to the list for the invite you have. Thanks!

[email protected]

 

[pchockeymom]

for the sake of my time, my son was kind enough to help me figure out why I couldn't attach. So here it is.

 

[pchockeymom]

There is alot of in and out of the microwave with the soups, how to you handle that down time at your shows?

I plan out the demo so I utilize the cooking time. During some, we're preparing the next step or discussing certain products. During the longest cook time is when I do my booking and recruiting commercials. I generally take the food out during my stealing hearts game, let it rest, and finish up. I never feel like there are any awkward moments, we are generally chatty cathy's-laughing, asking questions, etc.

 

[BarbaraD]

This is my first January as a consultant and I would love a copy of your flyer to help start my year off with a bang. Please send it to me. Thanks
[email protected]

 

[pchockeymom]

This is my first January as a consultant and I would love a copy of your flyer to help start my year off with a bang. Please send it to me. Thanks
[email protected]

It's posted, read a few posts up.

 

[BarbaraD]

Thanks, this is my first time on the site and it's different from any other site I've been on so I missed it.

 

[chefloretta]

please add me to the list for the Soup 'n Slippers show invite, [email protected].
thank you

 

[pchockeymom]

please add me to the list for the Soup 'n Slippers show invite, [email protected].
thank you

SERIOUSLY??@! Please read prior posts!!

 

[dlhileman]

I would like as well please [email protected]

 

[esavvymom]

I would like as well please [email protected]

She posted it in the thread- read a few posts up.... http://www.chefsuccess.com/f2/overc...ng-early-january-74563/index2.html#post853033

 

[chefloretta]

Thank you pchockeymom, it wasn't here when I asked for it.

 

[KimWalters]

Hi - can you please send me your flier for Soup and Slippers? Thanks!

[email protected]

 

[Kattipppe]

Love the slippers and soup idea, can you share your flier? [email protected]. Thanks. I am new to Pampered Chef and new to this site. from Canada.