Using a Booking Tree: Julie Weitz's Training Explained

[urbnk8]

Does anybody use a booking tree? I saw it on Julie Weitz's website and am wondering how exactly you use it. I am going to her training in Feb. but am curious now about how it works.

 

[MORFIA]

you post party date cards----that you are looking to book----name
date already on it----the dates you are looking to book---
location

 

[urbnk8]

you post party date cards----that you are looking to book----

name
date already on it----the dates you are looking to book---
location

Do you do anything special to promote it? Or do you just say "these are the dates I have available, take your pick."

 

[MORFIA]

ohhhh---I dont want to spoil it for you-----Julie wd kick my -------lol

 

[ughubug]

My director sent me one for Christmas... YAY!

 

[ChefJoyJ]

Morfia - spoil it for me!! I don't see any chance of my seeing Julie Weitz any time in the future!!! :cry: Help a fellow cheffer out!

 

[Chef Mary Rose]

Here's how I use my "booking tree." (And not sure if this is the way Julie does it or not.)First, I wasn't able to find one of those great wire photo holders. (The kind that has 'arms' of wire sticking out with a spot to paperclip your photo to...) So instead, I had an inexpensive clear plastic photo stand that would show four different 4x6 photos.I just created out of cardstock 4 separate text boxes with my next four available dates. On the back I had a Pampered Chef product under $15. I said whoever booked a show for that date would get as a gift the product listed on the back. I've been doing this for my last three shows and finally had a gal book one of my dates at the last one. It's worth a try because for some reason, people always love the carrot on the stick!

 

[PChefPEI]

I use it too and have had no takers yet, but it is so simple to do and is not a big hassle to take to shows, so I will keep doing it. It's also an easy way to start your booking talk.

 

[buzz26]

Excuse the dumb question, but who is Julie Weitz?

 

[stacywhitlow]

She is awesome! She is a motivational speaker/trainer that comes to different areas specifically for Pampered Chef.

I use the booking tree. I found a photo holder at Micheals that holds 5 pics. I use postcard size forms that has available date, name, address, phone, email. I put those out & let everyone know that those are my next available dates. If I have one that I really want to fill, I put a sticker on it. The one that chooses that one gets a FREE cooking show (I provide ingredients, etc).
When I 1st started, I was really needing bookings so I had incentives with it. Plastic eggs in a basket. Each egg had piece of candy & slip of paper. Each paper had either citrus peeler, bamboo tongs, paring knife, mini whipper, mini spatula but 1 had 8" saute pan (earned 2). The smaller gifts were given to them right then but they had to wait till their show to get the pan.

 

[redsoxgirl]

Do you put name, location,email, etc for the guest to fill out?
You don't alreayd have that filled out right?
(stupid question I know).

I think I might try this at my party this weekend.

 

[K_Jurich]

Excuse the dumb question, but who is Julie Weitz?

Thank you, I was going to ask the same question.

 

[pamperedlinda]

There are several takes on a "Booking Tree". You could probably do a search in the files and find tons of info on it.

I don't do it all the time, but when I have more empty dates that I like or there is a special promotion that I'm trying to earn I will do it. Sometimes I have great luck, other times there are no takers.

I list the bonus that I am offering on seperate slips of paper then put them inside whatever I'm using as my prop. On the prop I either write or tape a piece of paper with the date that I want filled.

Some of the props I have used are:

Balloons. I put the prize on a paper inside. Blow up the balloon and write the date on the outside of it. I attach the balloon to a straw with ribbon and then put them in a vase or glass on my table. I write the date in marker on the outside of the balloon.

Small Christmas Gift Bags or the ornament boxes that hold a small gift
Plastic Hearts (Valentine's)
Plastic Eggs

You get the picture.

 

[pcheftammy]

I use a piece of foam core because it is nice and sturdy and light. I glued colored paper to it and also these tiny close pins that I had in my craft closet. I print dates out on colored paper and tack them to the index cards. This way I can remove the date and place a new one on if that date doesn't get booked. Yes, I am frugal, but I am okay with that. I have the person booking choose a product from a bowl. I have had a few takers. It got me a show on January 4th which was awesome!

 

[micocina]

Julie Weitz sells a booking tree on her website for $18. I bought the exact same one from Day-Timer for $12. It doesn't necessarily have to be this one. Any Photo Holder will do.

 

[dpcharlotte]

Thanks everyone! It sounds like a great idea that works for several of you. I love the flower pot idea too!

 

[StephsKitchen]

Excuse the dumb question, but who is Julie Weitz?

go to outwardimage.com for more info on Julie