What Incentives Can Be Offered for Referrals in a Newsletter?

[sandilou]

OK -- so after the meeting tonight, I want to increase everything -- bookings, sales, recruits. I was thinking about adding an incentive for referrals in my next newsletter. Has anyone done that? What did you do? Please share any ideas to increase everything!! I wanna go on a trip! :thumbup:

Sandi

 

[ShelbyMichalek]

Remember to sprinkle recruiting/booking tidbits throughout your shows. A consistent (and I know it's hard to get there at first) 8+ shows a month puts you in front of enough people to make it happen.

Carry a catalog tote. Be obvious about it! Earn the mini catalog tote!

 

[sandilou]

Sorry about the weirdly worded title! I looked over the main part, but not the title! :blushing:

Sandi

 

[sandilou]

I still would like to put something in my newsletter asking for referrals. Do you think that is tacky? Here is some wording I just came up with -- but there are way more talented and creative people on here than me!

'I am looking for referrals because I would like to increase my Pampered Chef business this year, and because of that, I need your help! Do you know anyone you could refer to me? If your referral results in a party booking or a new addition to my team, I will thank you with a Starbucks gift card!'

Sandi

 

[blueberrylady]

Zig Ziglar said something about you can get anything you want in this life if you just help enough other people get what they want.

"I am looking for people who need some extra money, and are looking for fun way to earn it. If this sounds like you, or anyone you know, I would love to talk to you about starting your own Pampered Chef business. If you suggest someone who starts their business, or hosts a show with me, I have a thank you gift for you for your referral.

 

[ShelbyMichalek]

That's terrific wording blueberrylady!!

 

[esavvymom]

Love those words from Zig Z.
Thanks for sharing! I think it would be perfectly fine to put something like that in your newsletter somewhere.

 

[cookingwithdawn]

What do you give as the thank you gift for the referral?

 

[alibene80]

That's terrific wording blueberrylady!!

I agree! That is such a great way to ask!

 

[sandilou]

Thank you for that fabulous wording! :thumbup:

Sandi

 

[blueberrylady]

Thanks, Ladies. I love Zig's view on this. He hasn't published anything in years, but his books are still very good reads for direct sellers.

I actually give a $25 gift certificate for products purchased through me as a finders fee. (got the certificates free thru Vistaprint)

For a show referral, their choice of a spice or sprinkle.

The gift certificate is given after the person submits their third show. I do not wait for them to qualify, as this is difficult to explain. And, they should be close after 3.

 

[cookinforyou]

Thanks, Ladies. I love Zig's view on this. He hasn't published anything in years, but his books are still very good reads for direct sellers.

I actually give a $25 gift certificate for products purchased through me as a finders fee. (got the certificates free thru Vistaprint)

For a show referral, their choice of a spice or sprinkle.

The gift certificate is given after the person submits their third show. I do not wait for them to qualify, as this is difficult to explain. And, they should be close after 3.

Great wording and great ideas!

I love the topic too!

 

[TheNewMrsRue]

For my January hosts, I am offering $10 per referral (up to $50 per host) for people who book shows in Feb. with me BEFORE the night of their party. That way I have bookings before I even get to their house that night. The host does NOT get the $10 until the person submits their show prior to Feb. 28th 2011. It's worked really well so far! Then what I do is if I've got 3 hosts who gave me 5 bookings a piece, I'll put their $50 together for an extra $150 show in Feb! =)

 

[Cr8vKitchen]

For my January hosts, I am offering $10 per referral (up to $50 per host) for people who book shows in Feb. with me BEFORE the night of their party. That way I have bookings before I even get to their house that night. The host does NOT get the $10 until the person submits their show prior to Feb. 28th 2011. It's worked really well so far! Then what I do is if I've got 3 hosts who gave me 5 bookings a piece, I'll put their $50 together for an extra $150 show in Feb! =)

I love this idea! I may just have to shamelessly steal it!

 

[Cr8vKitchen]

What do you give as the thank you gift for the referral?

I would give them a Pampered Chef gift certificate (one you create vs. purchasing them from home office) so that it will provide you with additional business!