Pampering for Success: How One Business Closed a Show and Gained Three Bookings

[casescafe]

I just closed a show that never would have happened had it not been suggested here in Chef Success... I pampered my credit union.

I approached the branch manager with the idea of bringing in a sandwich ring, sweet treat and and some punch for the employees. I emphasized that I would not be soliciting any business from the branch customers. She allowed me to set up a product display in the break room, along with the snacks. At the end of the lunch hour(s), I left a few catalogs & order forms with the branch manager and made an appointment to come back in a few days to collect any orders.

In all, there were 5 sales with a total of $255.00 and THREE bookings!

Although the total wasn't that much, it keeps me active and I have three new opportunities that I didn't have before!

 

[Bren706]

Way to go, John!

 

[Sheila]

That's great! Congratulations!!!

 

[Humble Beginnings]

Congrats! I agree, I did a show last night that generated from a pamper your business letter. sales about 164.00 but 3 bookings!

 

[KristinS]

Awesome, John! You're giving me hope that I should just get out there and try PYB again!

 

[troggt]

I had left 3 mini catties on the counter at my credit union and I got a call from the loan officer to order 3 products. Talked her into a cattie party. She later called me back and decided to have a house party. Her party was over $800 and she got much more than the 3 items originally odered! One possible bookingfor this spring. A few weeks later She emailed me with 2 additional people who wanted to order! Of the 2, one may host a party this spring.
Needless to say, both me & my host were happy with results!
Tara

 

[candiejayne]

Any of you that work full time jobs, how do you do it? I work M-F all day... not sure how this could work for me.

 

[leftymac]

Any of you that work full time jobs, how do you do it? I work M-F all day... not sure how this could work for me.

Find businesses that are open on Saturday. Most customer service places (Banks, etc.) are.

 

[candiejayne]

duh LOL why didn't I think of that?!? Thats why I love you guys, you fill in the blanks of my airheadedness!

 

[koima]

Andrea, how about business close to yours on your lunch break?

 

[candiejayne]

I thought about that, but if I have to cook anything, I do not have access to anything but a really old microwave that litterally takes 10 minutes to pop a bag of popcorn. Hmmm... maybe I could do some kind of breakfast dish, do it before I leave for work (I dont have to be to work until 9am) then on my lunch break or after work maybe I could go pick up my dishes.

Question: do you provide little dessert plates and silverware for them, or do you just take in the food?