Tips for a Successful First Show: Boost Sales and Book Future Events

[SERVEITUPSONYA]

hey i was looking for some advice. my first show is coming up and was wondering how everyone else did on their first show with sales and future bookings. and also if anyone gave their host any extra incentives for orders or anything of the sorts. any advice and help would be great. i have 1 show in august and 2 in september and 2 in october.

 

[mommyhugz1978]

Welcome to PC... you will have a blast....... I have been selling PC for five months...... On my frist show which I hosted myself... I had over $500.00 in sales....... I got three bookings off of the show!! What I do at my shows is... when I do the door prize drawing... I tell everyone at the show that if the host name is drawn that she gets a product that is $30.00 or less in the catalog on me..... If she or he gives me their guest list within a week of booking their show, I give them the mini measure cup!!! Good Luck with your shows and bookings!!!!

 

[pcjeanie]

Wow! Sounds like you have a great start already with all the bookings. My first show was 5 months ago. I had $800 in sales and 3 bookings. That got me off to a good start. I didn't give any extra incentives. TPC offers so much already to hosts. The only thing I'm thinking of giving extra is something for having 2 bookings or 5 outside orders. Sounds like you are off to a great start!

Jeanie

 

[TinasKitchen]

I started 6 months ago and my first show didnt have any bookings at all. I did have good sales of over $700. My next show had 2 bookings and again over $700 in sales.

Dont get discouraged. Dont offer them the kitchen sink either. Just say if anyone books for the month of ??? I'll give you a free gift when you close your show. Pick something thats not expensive and w/ the host discount it will cost you nothing. Or offer to pay for the host special for one particular date you want booked. Anyone that books on that date gets the host special for free from me!

 

[Wildfire]

Hi there! Congratulations on your first show coming up! My first show was a bit nerve-wracking, but it ended up being a great success. I had a mix of sales and future bookings, which I was very happy with. My advice would be to make sure you have all your products set up and ready to go before your guests arrive. It's also helpful to have some sample dishes prepared for them to try. As for incentives, I usually offer a free gift or extra product for reaching a certain sales goal or for booking a show. It's always a good idea to have some extra incentives for your host as well, to thank them for hosting the show. Good luck with your upcoming shows!