What to Include in Host Packets

[khergatt]

I need some help and my director's mother is in hospice so I don't want to bother her.

What do you include in catalog host packets?

How about Cooking Show Host Packets?

Any ideas would be appreciated.

Kristy

 

[DebbieSAChef]

PacketsHost Packets:
Catalogs
Order forms
Host/guest special
Recruting brochure
Show planning flyer
Invitations
Flyer with personal challenges from me
Flyer explaining about Booking benefit
Flyer with recipes she can choose from
SB recipe book for her to see recipe ingredients and as a
thank you gift from me.

Catalog show packets:
Catalogs
Outside order forms
Host/Guest special
Recruiting brochure
Flyer with personal challenges from me
Flyer explaining Booking benefit
Recipe cards for her to distribute to those who place an order
SB as a thank you gift

Debbie

 

[lizdpamperedchef]

Hi Kristy,

I always include my cover letter, show planner, 3 catalogs, 3 order forms, Hostess & Guest Specials for month, The Opportunity Flyer and most importantly my flyer on What my website can do for you.

Someone sent me this flyer and I made it my own, and it has helped soo much. I will be interested to see what other people put in their Hostess Packs.

Good luck to you!!!!:chef:

 

[cookingwithlove]

Liz,

I like the website flyer. I am always trying to get people to use my website more.

Thanks!

 

[cathyskitchen]

I like to keep it simple:

Catalog Show Packet
5 Catalogs
10 Outside Order Forms
Host/Guest Special (printed front/back on one sheet of paper)
Catalog Show Cover Letter

Cooking Show Folder
Show Planner
Host Flyer
3 Recipes
Host/Guest Special (front/back)
3 Catalogs
10 Outside Order Forms
Cooking Show Cover Letter

That's it. I like to keep it simple b/c it makes my job look easier and more hosts are interested in the business if what I give them is simple and easy to use. HTH!

PS - edited to add my cover letters. Also, I send the host email from my website and have instructions on there for inviting their guests. Cuts down on printing/paper.

 

[JAE]

-3 catalogs (5 for catalog show)
-3 outside order forms with guest special on the back (5 for catty show)
-letter/to do info on back of host special
-address labels (if I'm giving it at a show/otherwise, no packet until I get a guest list (not included with catalog show)
-3 filled out postcards for host to hand out (not included for catty show)

 

[mpkegley]

Oh, I LOVE the website flyer! I need to do something like this for my packets. I don't think my website gets used enough.

 

[lizdpamperedchef]

Thanks Kathy,

I LOVE your letters!!!! They are short and to the point, PERFECT. That has been a constant complaint from Hostess they DON"T read the letter TOO LONG. I will be reprinting and redoing my Hostess Packs:chef: :chef:

 

[ChefBeckyD]

On the right side of the folder, from back to front, I have:

5 OOF
2 Catalogs
Host/Guest Special (on one sheet)
Recruiting Brochure


On the left side, from back to front:

Guest List Form to fill out, unless they want to email their list
50 Guests In 5 Minutes flyer
Show Planner
Host Cover Letter
6-8 invitations to hand out.


That's it - I have found that any more than that just gets lost in the shuffle, and no one really reads it. I book most shows from shows, so everyone already has a catalog, so I just give them 2 - and let them know that people can also view the catalog at my website. I also let them know it is okay to make copies of the OOF, as needed.

 

[lizdpamperedchef]

On the right side of the folder, from back to front, I have:

5 OOF
2 Catalogs
Host/Guest Special (on one sheet)
Recruiting Brochure


On the left side, from back to front:

Guest List Form to fill out, unless they want to email their list
50 Guests In 5 Minutes flyer
Show Planner
Host Cover Letter
6-8 invitations to hand out.


That's it - I have found that any more than that just gets lost in the shuffle, and no one really reads it. I book most shows from shows, so everyone already has a catalog, so I just give them 2 - and let them know that people can also view the catalog at my website. I also let them know it is okay to make copies of the OOF, as needed.

Becky,

Do you have a copy of the 50 Guests in 5 minutes Flyer???

I am just going thru a pile of stuff I got back from a Hostess. SHE GAVE ME BACK 32 INVITES, this is for tonights show. I am not surprised she is a former consultant, lets hope she has people show up. One of my goals for 2008 is to get my Hostess to mail out ALL the invites.

Thanks!!!!:chef: :chef: :chef:

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Here you go!ETA: This really only works though, if you go over with your host during a host coaching call!

 

[sburnside]

Hi Kristy,

I always include my cover letter, show planner, 3 catalogs, 3 order forms, Hostess & Guest Specials for month, The Opportunity Flyer and most importantly my flyer on What my website can do for you.

Someone sent me this flyer and I made it my own, and it has helped soo much. I will be interested to see what other people put in their Hostess Packs.

Good luck to you!!!!:chef:

Awesome flyer - Thanks so much for sharing.

 

[lizdpamperedchef]

Hi Becky,

Thanks so much, they are printed and IN the Hostess Packs. I printed 1 and hung it on my Cork Board directly in front of my desk. If I hand it directly in front of me, I remember to talk about it. Hopefully this will help me with my Hostess Coaching!!!!

 

[merego]

packetsKathy,
I love your letters, thanks for sharing them. I am new and just starting out so these help alot.

 

[christinaspc]

Hi Liz i love your website flyer thank you that totally is helping me with what i was looking to do !!!!!

 

[[email protected]]

Can someone post the recipes to choose from flyer?

Thanks!!!

 

[sarahschefshop]

i hadn't really thought of it before but the website flyer is GREAT for those host who are not computer savy!!! thanks for sharing! i'll be including it in my cooking show HP!

 

[StacieB]

Wanted to say that I really like this flyer, had not noticed it before. Thanks!:thumbup:

Hi Kristy,

I always include my cover letter, show planner, 3 catalogs, 3 order forms, Hostess & Guest Specials for month, The Opportunity Flyer and most importantly my flyer on What my website can do for you.

Someone sent me this flyer and I made it my own, and it has helped soo much. I will be interested to see what other people put in their Hostess Packs.

Good luck to you!!!!:chef:

 

[PChefPEI]

Here's what I put in my Cooking show packets:

5 catalogues
5 OOFs
Letter to the host
Package of postcard invitations
Sheet with recipe choices
44 friends in 4 minutes sheet
Host special
YLYW brochure with credit coupon

 

[Jean DeVries]

This is too weird, because today while driving back from lunch, I was just thinking "I wonder what I'm supposed to put in a host packet, and if anyone has anything on how to use the website."

I'm having my first show for a complete stranger next month, and wanted to get it right the first time.

(Wait...I just realized that was a poorly constructed sentence. I'm not having my first show next month, just my first show where I haven't previously known the host. Normally I'm just my informal self when dealing with my friends having shows. I need to jazz it up a bit for strangers....)

Everything I need...right here. Without having to search. Fate indeed!

 

[emo812]

Great tips!! Thanks!!

 

[gailz2]

Shows where you don't know the host can be fun, as well! And thanks to all for the forms, it saves the rest of us time in developing something you've already done so well.