Starting You Show on Time... (Or Close to It!)

[sivlepa]

Getting startedI always tell my host before guest arrive, that I don't want to keep those who arrive on time waiting and just so the night doesn't go too long for anyone, that it's best if we don't start later than 7:10 (10 minutes after show time) So when SuzyHost thinks all are there, I've asked her before hand to introduce me when she'd like to start so that I am not the one rallying her chatty friends to listen to me--a complete stranger. It's better coming from the host I find.

 

[carrdinal]

most everybody is late and when we are ready to start, i just say...ladies, i would love to get started, can i pamper you by having a seat in this lovely home that our host has provided for us this evening? they usually have a seat and feel special to know that i am going to pamper them by cooking for them, teaching them some tips, and the host will be serving them up and i will be taking their money before they leave...and since we are all adults we eat dessert before eat the main entree becuase i always bring it and it keeps them quiet while i talk through the first 10 minutes and then i want them to ask questions. about my tools as i prepare the recipe.

 

[AJPratt]

I LIKE THAT IDEA!!! Give them the the dessert first!

 

[maxmospampered]

Yesterday must have been the night for starting late! My recruiter told me that she got started 45 minutes late.

I've had a problem with not starting on time & I decided to start an on time drawing. I got stickers at thebooster.com that say On Time Drawing & I put those next to the time on the invitations. I also put 7:04 PM as the start time, or 4 minutes after when I want the show to start. Every single person came on time/early to my Wednesday show, which was the first one I tried it out. They all came in saying, did I get here before 7:04 for the drawing!

That is a great idea for the on time drawing. Thanks for the tip. I'll try that at my next show. I have a really hard time starting when I want to b/c with the different military schedules people always have an excuse.

Kudos to you all I have learned alot from this site.

 

[palmervictoria7]

I like this. I might start doing an on-time drawing. I do the regular DPDS at the end plus Pampered Poker but I can afford a third goodie if it gets me started on time! My shows are starting 20-30 minutes late and this is a big area I'd like to improve in.

What is Pampered Poker?

 

[lisacb77]

There is a thread on here about it. Just run a search and it should pop up.

 

[Chef Diane]

My director is a stickler for starting on time. She emphasized to all of us the importance of letting our hostess know during coaching and prep time that you Are going to start on time (within 5 min). Here is what I do, at the time of show I thank those that are on time and begin with introductions, letting them know that this will give late comers some extra time.

As for my director, she begins with intros if a few are there but if not....
She goes as far as by 15 after if noone is there she hands the hostess some extra catalogs and makes it a catalog show and she is gone. This sounds harsh but she is booked solid for 3-4 months in advance.

Anyway my point was emphasize starting on time during your coaching and prep times. I'm sure wierd starting times and drawings help too.

 

[Chef Diane]

Love this site

I've had a problem with not starting on time & I decided to start an on time drawing. I got stickers at thebooster.com that say On Time Drawing & I put those next to the time on the invitations. I also put 7:04 PM as the start time, or 4 minutes after when I want the show to start. Every single person came on time/early to my Wednesday show, which was the first one I tried it out. They all came in saying, did I get here before 7:04 for the drawing!

I went to the booster site and WOW, tons of neat stuff. I ordered the 3 prices cards to use as business cards. Here's my question, have any of you put business cards in with your local bills? Thought of that while I was shopping. The water, electric and cable gals have lives too

 

[pamperedgirl3]

Diane, I've heard of that idea, but I've never tried it. Might be worth a shot!

 

[ddcook]

I used to do an on-time drawing. I just took a handful of tickets and handed one to everyone who was there - and in the demo area - at the start time. Then I'd draw one.

I stopped doing this because I encountered a lot of people misreading the sticker (I used the "On Time Drawing" with a drawing of a watch from The Booster) as "On Time Gift," and then they got mad when I wasn't just handing out gifts. But I think I'm going to start back up with them.

I put on the invitations that those that arrive on time will receive a raffle ticket. At the end of the show, I draw 'x' amount of tickets (based on number of guests) for prizes. For those that arrived on time, they have one more ticket than those that were late. Thus, giving them more possibilities of winning.

 

[pcdbellert]

I also do an on time drawing for 5 minutes after start time. My timer goes off and we start. I let them know I respect their time and mine and appreciate them getting there on time. The late comers can just catch up with us. Then I give a season's best as the on time prize. I also love the significant # idea. Thanks

 

[lisacb77]

Diane, I like that idea. What if at 15 after there are only 2 guests there? Would she leave then as well?

 

[Chef Diane]

Diane, I like that idea. What if at 15 after there are only 2 guests there? Would she leave then as well?

no just if noone showed up. our cluster meetings don't even start late lol