Ugh! They're Dropping Like Flies!!!!

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around participants sharing their experiences with cancellations of shows in January, expressing frustrations and challenges faced during this time of year. Many participants discuss the impact of these cancellations on their bookings and sales, while also seeking encouragement and sharing personal anecdotes.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, reports multiple cancellations for January shows, expressing concern over the number of hosts who have gone missing or disconnected.
  • Another participant shares their experience of having two shows cancel, suggesting catalog shows as an alternative.
  • Several users mention difficulties in booking shows, with many hosts preferring to wait until February.
  • One participant reflects on their past experiences, noting a pattern of cancellations in January and the importance of overbooking for future months.
  • Another participant humorously describes a host going "into the witness protection program" due to lack of communication.
  • Some participants express feelings of frustration and disappointment, while others share small successes in securing orders despite cancellations.
  • One participant recounts a recent personal setback, yet highlights positive interactions with customers leading to new orders.
  • Several users discuss the impact of external factors, such as weather and holiday spending, on their ability to hold shows.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ among participants regarding the severity of cancellations, with some experiencing multiple cancellations while others report fewer issues. No clear consensus emerges on the overall situation, as experiences vary widely.

Contextual Notes

Participants are primarily discussing their personal experiences as Pampered Chef consultants during January, a month often associated with challenges in booking shows. The nature of the discussions reflects a shared understanding of the seasonal difficulties faced in this business.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to Pampered Chef consultants navigating similar challenges in their January bookings and looking for solidarity and shared experiences within the community.

ok, so glad i'm normal! worked my newbie tail off to book 7 plus trying to cobble together a catty from some indiv orders. two have to reschedule - one hopefully feb (she mentioned chocolate and v-day) and one "sometime in the spring, when i get my mother settled here". Oy!

I am also having trouble booking at a party, but lots of agreements for follow up calls in several weeks to a couple months. Do you think I'd have more success asking for a booking when I do my thank you calls?
 
I too feel your pain, I posted earlier that my Hosts are MIA but hopefully something will come of it! I bet everyone will be home while American Idol is on??? What do ya think?
 
While what is on? When?:D (I'm happy to say that I've only ever seen about 5 minutes of that show, and those weren't continuous.)
 
My show cancelled for Jan. and my past host is not too happy. She wanted the past hostess special really bad so now I don't know what to do. Everyone else rescheduled for Feb.
 
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ameliasurf said:
this is one thing that i found in the files section...going to do it this week with a host....... when a person books or is interested in holding a party... only send them the host planning guide and have the host make out their list.. with encouraging them to think of everyone they cane think of... shoot it is a party and you get together to have fun..... and have them email it or copy it and send it to you with names addresses and phone # and email addresses, then once you get it back send them the host pack... this is one way that i thought can determine how interested and determined they are to have a party... and from that you can host train and even send out the inviations for them... tax deductible postage!!!!!!!
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This is similar to what I have started doing in the new year. (the ones that cancelled, I had already sent the kits in December). I send the host a guest list template and a "50 in 5" to fill out and return to me. Once I have their guest list, I send the invitations at the right time, and I send the host their host kit. I am hoping to reduce cancellations as well as increase my sales.
 
I like the idea of giving them only the show planer, too. I'm going to start doing Host Coaching Call #1 in person, and asking them to have their guest list for me when we meet, when I'll also give them the rest of the host packet. I'll set up the appointment when I book the show.
 
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