Using Social Networks: Pros & Cons

[littlebeans]

Do you use them? How do you like them???
Thanks!

 

[ljeffries]

I use them each season. I send them to past hosts as well as anyone who has ever been a 'maybe' on a doorprize slip.

 

[KellyTheChef]

Mini catties are what I hand out freely to everyone I meet...at the grocery store, restaurants, etc. I ordered free postcards from Vista print that say "this is a mini catalog of our newest items, place order = 10% off, schedule show = free ingredients for recipe, refer someone to me = gift" (Obviously worded much nicer!! LOL)

If someone wants a full catty, I MAIL it to them...that way I can get their infomation/phone number to follow up!!

 

[KellyTheChef]

Oh...I am also really considering sending them out with my full page invites...not sure about that yet!

 

[littlebeans]

So do they just have the list of things or pics too? Does it still list all the products?

 

[ljeffries]

No, it is only the new products for the new selling season. For example, the new ones that came out in August show all of the new items that were available Sept. 1. I think there is a holiday mini too, but I can't remember if they said anything about it at conference.

 

[littlebeans]

Thank you so much!!

 

[lacychef]

I do what Kelly said; I carry them in my purse & hand out to people.
I also mail to past host so they can see what's new.
I also use them for my show invites; I stick a printed note inside with party info--works really well.

 

[BethCooks4U]

I send them to select people to show what's new, keep them in my purse and give them out, use them as handouts at fairs, give them to guests at shows the month before the season starts, include with products from outside orders if show was shipped to me... I haven't used them as invitations but I think that's a great idea!

I've made a sticker that I attach that says this isn't the full catalog.

 

[ChefLauraW]

Anyone know when we can order the holiday minis? Last year it was Oct 1, but this year I'm not sure.

 

[KellyRedHead]

Lacy, do you find your shows yield a higher average with using the mini catalogs as the invitations?
I just wondered since they are $3.00 for 25 of them.

I have thought about it, but wondered if I would get it back in sales.
I know a lot of other direct sales companies use them.



Thanks-
Kelly V.

 

[chefsuzn]

mini catalogsI pass them out to people I meet as well as past hosts. I have also ordered extras to pass out at the Oklahoma State Fair. (Our state is celebrating being 100 years old - Nov. 16!)

Susan

 

[lacychef]

Lacy, do you find your shows yield a higher average with using the mini catalogs as the invitations?
I just wondered since they are $3.00 for 25 of them.

I have thought about it, but wondered if I would get it back in sales.
I know a lot of other direct sales companies use them.



Thanks-
Kelly V.

I don't really have any exact numbers, but I know my outside orders have gone up.....which of course leads to higher show average, happier hosts, & more comission!
They do cost more to buy & mail, but I feel it's worth it. The ones that can't come have something showing them products & are more likely to order. The ones that do come are excited to see if I've brought something awesome that they saw in the mini.
I'd recommend just trying it for a couple months & see how it works for you!

 

[littlebeans]

Thanks ladies! I really appreciate it!!

 

[Carissidy]

Mini catties are what I hand out freely to everyone I meet...at the grocery store, restaurants, etc. I ordered free postcards from Vista print that say "this is a mini catalog of our newest items, place order = 10% off, schedule show = free ingredients for recipe, refer someone to me = gift" (Obviously worded much nicer!! LOL)

If someone wants a full catty, I MAIL it to them...that way I can get their infomation/phone number to follow up!!

:thumbup: Thats an awesome idea, I have a ton and don't want to gt stuck with them... so I think I will try that..thanks for the idea!

 

[Wendyss]

postage on mini-catalogsDoes anyone know how much postage I need to put on a mini-holiday catalog? TIA.

 

[Kodeysmom]

I believe they take a regualr .41 stamp.

 

[sarahlegare]

I'd have to agree with everyone that the mini's are what I hand out to everyone freely...this is what I take to fairs too~if someone books a show or is interested in cookware/stoneware, then I dig in my bag and give them a full catty, as long as I get their contact info!!
I LOVE the Holiday mini this year!!