Something I'm Saying That's Working...

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores various personal experiences and strategies shared by participants regarding the process of obtaining guest lists from potential hosts for events. Participants discuss different approaches they have taken and the effectiveness of these methods in securing guest lists in a timely manner.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares a method of requesting guest lists by stating, "I'm going to e-mail you your guest list form. I'll need it back by (5-days out) to secure your date," which has yielded positive results.
  • Another participant mentions that this approach feels firm yet friendly, reinforcing their seriousness about the business without coming across as harsh.
  • One participant notes that they hand potential hosts a blank guest list along with a "who do I invite" flyer, requesting the list back by a specific date, which they find to be very successful.
  • Several users express appreciation for the shared strategies, indicating that they plan to implement similar methods in their own practices.
  • One participant raises questions about the details needed on the guest list, such as whether mailing addresses or just names are required, and how to handle situations where hosts provide few names.
  • Another participant shares their experience of making reminder calls if guest lists are not received by a certain date, suggesting that this has helped them maintain a good return rate.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the specifics of handling guest lists, such as the required information and follow-up actions, indicating no clear consensus on these details.

Contextual Notes

Participants share their individual experiences and strategies, reflecting a variety of approaches to managing guest lists in their consulting practices.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for ideas on how to effectively gather guest lists from hosts may find the shared experiences and methods beneficial.

finley1991
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I mentioned this before and just wanted to update everyone who's been so great at answering my questions and sharing such amazing ideas all the time...

I heard this phrase from a Julie Weitz (can't remember her new last name!) recording I listened to and it's how to get the guest list from people... As soon as they set the date, I say, "I'm going to e-mail you your guest list form. I'll need it back by (5-days out) to secure your date." So far, I've gotten all of my guest lists back within that time frame. I'm not offering anything special to them to do it, just that if they want that date, I need the list. So far so good!

Hope this helps!
 
great reminder--
 
love it! It's firm yet not witchy. :)
 
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DebbieJ said:
love it! It's firm yet not witchy. :)
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I'm actually surprised at how easily it's been rolling off my tongue! At first I thought it would be hard to say but it just comes out very matter-of-factly!

And one thing my customers know about me (and respect) is that I take my business seriously and this just reinforces that to them (without being witchy!)
 
I've been doing this for about 6 months now - Stacy Tenneson gave me the tip. I now hand the potential host her blank guest list and a "who do I invite" flyer (all stapled together) and let her know I need her guest list back by ___(date 7 days out) "to secure your date"
It has been hugely successful for me!
 
Here is the sheet I attach to the black guest list...
 

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thank you just doesn't seem to say enough right now...

I L:love0010:VE YOU GUYS!!

I had put in my host packet a sase and the duplicate guest list, but I think I might try handing this out at the show and see what happens!
 
chefmeg said:
thank you just doesn't seem to say enough right now...

I L:love0010:VE YOU GUYS!!

I had put in my host packet a sase and the duplicate guest list, but I think I might try handing this out at the show and see what happens!
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It saves me a stamp, too!! I wanted to go up and thank Stacy Tennesen for this fabulous suggestion when I saw her in DC but she was so dang tall I was intimidated - LOL
 
dannyzmom said:
It saves me a stamp, too!! I wanted to go up and thank Stacy Tennesen for this fabulous suggestion when I saw her in DC but she was so dang tall I was intimidated - LOL
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That's funny! She is a tall woman!
 
dannyzmom said:
...and I am TINY
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I, for one, would like to have seen you do this!! You come up to about her chest :bugeye:and this would have been bad for your reputation!!!:D (:devil::eek:Oh there is so much more I want to say but I do have to contain myself!!!!:D:D:D:D
 
dannyzmom said:
...and I am TINY
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Oh sure Carolyn, RUB IT IN!!! :grumpy: Just kiddin!:D
 
finley1991 said:
I say, "I'm going to e-mail you your guest list form. I'll need it back by (5-days out) to secure your date." So far, I've gotten all of my guest lists back within that time frame. I'm not offering anything special to them to do it, just that if they want that date, I need the list. So far so good!

Hope this helps!
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a few questions...
1. and does the list need to have mailing addresses ? or email? or just names?

2. what if they have 6 names only, how do you handle?
3. what do you do when 5 days goes by and you've received nothing...aside from an email, or phonecall. ...
 
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smilesare said:
a few questions...
1. and does the list need to have mailing addresses ? or email? or just names?

2. what if they have 6 names only, how do you handle?
3. what do you do when 5 days goes by and you've received nothing...aside from an email, or phonecall. ...
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1.Yes, the list needs names and mailing addresses.
2. If she only has six names, I take it. Some people aren't comfortable inviting more. I always address every envelope to "Mary Smith & Guests"... instantly doubles the guest list.
3. I make a reminder call on the 4th day if necessary. So far I've gotten all of the lists back or they've just disappeared off the face of the earth so the show wouldn't have happened anyway.

Hope that helps!
 
finley1991 said:
1.Yes, the list needs names and mailing addresses.
2. If she only has six names, I take it. Some people aren't comfortable inviting more. I always address every envelope to "Mary Smith & Guests"... instantly doubles the guest list.
3. I make a reminder call on the 4th day if necessary. So far I've gotten all of the lists back or they've just disappeared off the face of the earth so the show wouldn't have happened anyway.

Hope that helps!
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I'm doing a trade show this weekend and I'm going to do this. I usually book a lot of shows at fairs, but about half of them end up cancelling or have super low attendance so I'm going to do it this way to see who's actually going to be serious about it.
 

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