Small-Town Life: Getting Show Bookings & Attendance

[Tig]

Anyone else from a small town? We have approx 4,000, however there's about 8 PC consultants (that Im aware of) around here. It seems like everyone has been to a PC party in the last few months! My friend (I am so thankful she will be hosting a party for me) , well she will be coming to my Grand Opening this Saturday, and that will be her fourth show to attend, in only 3 months So her show, will be #5.
Anyone else from a small town, and have any idea's on how to get show bookings, and a good turn-out for those that have been invited a lot recently??

 

[wadesgirl]

Tell everyone that is coming to your Open House to bring a friend you do not know and perferably someone from out of your town. This way you can branch out immediatly from your circle and from your town.

 

[minersmix]

I actually put stickers on all the invitations that say BRING A FRIEND, GET A PRIZE. This has been successful. Usually the other friend will not agree if they have been to a lot of shows, so they will ask someone else. Try to get those people to book from you.

 

[stefani2]

thoughtsHere are some ideas I have done (a town of under 5000 - but there are only 2 local Consultants with lots of others who do shows here - my D used to do 8 per month JUST in our town):

- push your referral system - offer people a free gift, or prize, or gift certificate if they refer hosts or recruits to you

- tell people at your show that you are looking for business in other towns/cities as well

- use your PWS to promote out of town/state sales

- do mystery host catalogue shows

- organize a trade fair (it could be advertised as a Ladies Night Out)

- network with out DS people - they have ideas to share and customers that you don't have

- promote theme shows - make them super fun AND talk about the FABULOUS upcoming guest and host specials

- offer catty and PB shows

HTH - Jenna

 

[Jamie Fletcher]

Thank you for the ideas!!

 

[Tig]

Thanks guys!

 

[stefani2]

what do u think?Sara, do you think you can do any of those ideas that were suggested????

 

[Tig]

Jenna,

Definately! I'm thinking I'm going to go ahead with the gift certificate if someone refers a host to me (I'd assume its pending on the host following through, correct?). How much would you typically give? Would that come out as a consultant gift on a future order by them?

I will definately use the PWS once I qualify! ALL of our family live at least 1500 miles away, and our friends as well, and I think that might help out a bit (better than nothing!)

 

[peichef]

SarahYou are in a small community, but you also have A LOT of other smallish (and not so small) communities within a 30-45 drive. Think of the whole Valley as your market.

 

[DebbieJ]

Jenna,

I will definately use the PWS once I qualify! ALL of our family live at least 1500 miles away, and our friends as well, and I think that might help out a bit (better than nothing!)

You can use your PWS NOW!!!! Set up a show in your name and anyone can order. You DO NOT need to be qualified!!!!!

 

[Chef Bobby]

My last recruit doesn't even live close to a town, but she managed to sell over $6000 in her first three months. She was in a recent publication as one of the top 50 in the nation for starters. I wish I could follow her around and learn her secrets. She's not a member of this, but GO ANGELIA!

 

[stefani2]

Sara - I give out $25 (for Hosts) and $50 (for Team Members)- but I think $20 would be enough and $40-$50 would be JUST FINE.

You could also just offer it as a 'free prize' - and give away a SBRC, Mini Serving Spatula, or other small gift - either way, I think people would appreciate it!

 

[Tig]

Sarah

You are in a small community, but you also have A LOT of other smallish (and not so small) communities within a 30-45 drive. Think of the whole Valley as your market.

Yeah, Im thinking Paradise - Berwick might be my limits with the insane cost of gas these days. So Im really hoping to get some shows out that way!

 

[Tig]

My last recruit doesn't even live close to a town, but she managed to sell over $6000 in her first three months. She was in a recent publication as one of the top 50 in the nation for starters. I wish I could follow her around and learn her secrets. She's not a member of this, but GO ANGELIA!

Wow, that equals to $2,000 a month, right on! My goal is for a grand a month. I hope I can do it!

 

[Tig]

Sara - I give out $25 (for Hosts) and $50 (for Team Members)- but I think $20 would be enough and $40-$50 would be JUST FINE.

You could also just offer it as a 'free prize' - and give away a SBRC, Mini Serving Spatula, or other small gift - either way, I think people would appreciate it!

I think Ill try that after my first few shows, and get a feel for things!

 

[stefani2]

I include my Referral System in:
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[noelskitchen]

Jenna,

Do you use coupons for the referrals, do you give the host a coupon at the show or before. I saw the coupons listed on this site do you use those? I live in a small community and found out at last weekend there's another consultant in the next small town next to me.