What's up With This? Three Shows in 3 Days

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Discussion Overview

This thread discusses experiences related to low attendance at Pampered Chef shows, with several participants sharing their frustrations and observations about guests not showing up despite confirmed RSVPs. The conversation highlights the impact of such situations on both hosts and consultants.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes that three hostesses had confirmed attendance of 12-15 guests but ended up with only 3-4 attendees, leading to frustration among the hosts.
  • Another participant expresses that it seems increasingly common for people to disregard the commitment of attending events, labeling it as rude behavior.
  • Several users mention feeling confused about why guests would not show up after confirming, with one stating that some people lack dignity in such situations.
  • One participant shares their experience of a host who had many confirmations but ended up with only two guests, suggesting that following up with those who did not attend could yield outside orders.
  • Another participant recounts a personal experience where they felt bad for a host who had to deal with low attendance, despite enjoying the time spent with the few who did show up.
  • One participant mentions that weather conditions can affect attendance, sharing a contrasting experience where a show had high attendance despite poor weather.
  • Another participant describes a situation where a host assured them of numerous attendees but ultimately had very few, leading to a discussion about the unpredictability of attendance.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the reasons behind low attendance, with some participants attributing it to a general decline in social commitment, while others share specific experiences that highlight individual circumstances. No clear consensus emerges regarding the underlying causes.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal anecdotes related to their experiences with hosting shows and the challenges of managing guest attendance, reflecting a range of emotions from frustration to understanding.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants who have faced similar challenges with attendance at shows may find these shared experiences relatable and informative.

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All three hostesses had definite confirmed attendance of 12-15 guests (I saw two of them on my website had at least this many confirmations and the other one was talking to guests on the phone when I walked in the door giving them directions to her house today), and ALL THREE of them had 3-4 guests total, the others just didn't show, didn't call, NADA. I had three very irritated hosts on my hands that their friends could be so RUDE and not show or even call when they had RSVP's the same day that they would be there. I have these happen every once in awhile but never like this. Sheesh!:confused:
 
It seems that people think less and less about putting others out. To confirm the same day and not show up is incredibly rude.
 
Some people don't have any dignity. I just don't understand sometimes.
 
Tell your hostesses to call all of those people who didn't come and ask them what they would like to order. This happened to me once - the host had 15 confirmed - 2 showed up and the orders were only $40 - she called most everyone who should have been there and ended up over $600 in orders. I think people nowadays don't think twice about cancelling on their friends which is too bad. I, personally, would feel horrible if I just didn't show up to a friend's party and didn't let them know.
 
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Yeah, I did tell them all that--they will get orders, all are motivated, but I feel bad for them--people are so rude sometimes. One of the shows was about 40 miles from me, all the way near downtown Los Angeles. I had a good time anyway just with her and her aunt, having her actually make the recipes, but I just feel bad. And, quite frankly, I would have rather spent time witn my family--my daughter is leaving on Wednesday for India for 10 days on a mission trip with church and I am coveting time at home with her.
 
:D I was going to ask you how the weather was but I'm sure it was fine in CA!!! Leave it up to the Ohioians to think of crappy weather right off the bat!:D
 
Just make sure to encourage them to checkw ith anyone who didn't make it to see if they want to place an outside order. I had a very upset host who only had 1 guest show up and wanted to close her show the very next day. Well, she missed out on at least two orders because of this. I did encourage her to check with everyone but she was so mad at the time she didn't really care.
 
buckeyefan08 said:
:D I was going to ask you how the weather was but I'm sure it was fine in CA!!! Leave it up to the Ohioians to think of crappy weather right off the bat!:D
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LOL - that was the thought here in Michigan too....although, people are so sick of the weather now, we are almost rebellious about it - sort of an "I'll show them I can drive in this" type of attitude. I had a show last week that was in horrible weather - 12 people attended, and it was a $1000 show! Unless the police are telling us to stay off the roads, everyone is just going on as usual.:rolleyes:

It is weird that it happened for 3 shows in a row ~ hopefully they can get some outside orders, and turn them into decent shows!
 
I had a host that was very excited about her show. She assured me she had numerous friends and co-workers who if not attended would put in orders. I did my part about the host coaching and three days before the show she told me she would be lucky to get 3 guests. I said then we can easily make this into a catalogue show since the drive to her city was over 1 hour and with this time of year the weather can be unpredictable. She called the next day and assured me the show would go on with 7 confirmed guests. I guess you can all assume she had 2 guests and the show did not qualify. Another guest got an outside order for her bringing the show just over $200.(the Canadian $)
I would bet my next commission cheque she knew she would only have the 2 guests.
Cathy
 
cvaccaro said:
I had a host that was very excited about her show. She assured me she had numerous friends and co-workers who if not attended would put in orders. I did my part about the host coaching and three days before the show she told me she would be lucky to get 3 guests. I said then we can easily make this into a catalogue show since the drive to her city was over 1 hour and with this time of year the weather can be unpredictable. She called the next day and assured me the show would go on with 7 confirmed guests. I guess you can all assume she had 2 guests and the show did not qualify. Another guest got an outside order for her bringing the show just over $200.(the Canadian $)
I would bet my next commission cheque she knew she would only have the 2 guests.
Cathy
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I had this happen with a show over 1 1/2 hours (the furthest I've ever drove for a show and the last time!). She assured me at least 5 people there. We even talked the day before and she said her husband's aunt showed up that day thinking it was Saturday not Sunday but wasn't sure if she would come back on Sunday. Guess what... only the aunt and another aunt showed up. I did the show and was barely at $40. After trying for over 1 1/2 months to get a hold of the host, I finally called the guests to see if they wanted to place their orders individually.
 

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What does "Three Shows in 3 Days" mean?

"Three Shows in 3 Days" refers to a promotional event or challenge where a consultant hosts three different cooking shows over the span of three consecutive days. This initiative is designed to boost sales, engage with customers, and showcase the versatility of Pampered Chef products.

How can I prepare for hosting three shows in three days?

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