What's Your Bookings Like in January?

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Discussion Overview

This thread focuses on participants sharing their current bookings for January, discussing their goals, challenges, and experiences related to scheduling cooking and catalog shows.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, has 4 cooking shows booked so far.
  • Another participant shares their experience of having 3 cooking shows and plans to work on leads after the holidays.
  • Several users mention having varying numbers of bookings, with one participant reporting 10 cooking and 3 catalog shows.
  • One participant expresses frustration about having no bookings and difficulty in getting commitments from potential hosts.
  • Another participant notes having 14 shows scheduled but faced cancellations.
  • One participant, who is seven months pregnant, mentions having two catalog shows booked, considering it a good start.
  • Several participants express goals for additional bookings, with some aiming for 6 to 10 shows.
  • One participant discusses the impact of past incentives on their booking success and expresses disappointment over the lack of early show incentives this year.
  • Another participant shares their strategy of offering incentives to hosts to encourage early bookings.
  • Some participants express optimism about upcoming bookings while others share concerns about their current lack of shows.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ significantly among participants regarding their current bookings and strategies for securing additional shows. No clear consensus emerges on the effectiveness of different approaches.

Contextual Notes

Participants are sharing personal experiences and strategies related to their bookings for January, reflecting on the challenges and opportunities they face at the start of the year.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking to gauge the booking landscape for January and those interested in sharing experiences related to scheduling shows may find this discussion relevant.

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ChefKelebel
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Just a thread to ask..."how many bookings do you have for January?"

mine so far...4 cooking shows. :chef:
 
3 cooking so far. Will be working my leads next week. I have some who have said to contact them after the holidays. I'm taking it easy with PC this week and will work the contacts next week. I want 8 held so am aiming for 10. Got A LOT of calls to make to get there.
 
4 cooking and 1 catalog - hoping to get a couple more!
 
10 cooking and 3 catalog -- I'd like to try to get at least 1 or 2 more on the books to start the year strong! :)
 
4 cooking.
 
9 cooking and 1 catalog.

I love that every past year there has been an incentive to have shows in the first week or two of January...and I could never get it to happen. So, this year, when there is no early show incentive, I have one on the 4th, the 6th, and the 8th.

Figures! :rolleyes:
 
ChefBeckyD said:
9 cooking and 1 catalog.

I love that every past year there has been an incentive to have shows in the first week or two of January...and I could never get it to happen. So, this year, when there is no early show incentive, I have one on the 4th, the 6th, and the 8th.

Figures! :rolleyes:
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I was counting on them having some incentive for 2 by the 15th like years past. I offered an extra 1/2 price item to get people to book early and close by the 15th. I will not be pressuring my host on the 13th (earliest I have) to get it closed by the 15th now, except it would be nice to have something in a Jan. paycheck. I guess our early incentive is a nice paycheck on the 22nd. :)
 
6 cooking and 2 catty's. I'd like to get 2 more cooking ones.
 
Two catalog shows on the calendar for me. Considering I'm seven months pregnant. I think it's pretty good star!z
 
Becca_in_MD said:
I was counting on them having some incentive for 2 by the 15th like years past. I offered an extra 1/2 price item to get people to book early and close by the 15th. I will not be pressuring my host on the 13th (earliest I have) to get it closed by the 15th now, except it would be nice to have something in a Jan. paycheck. I guess our early incentive is a nice paycheck on the 22nd. :)
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Yes, and the earlier the shows are in January - the earlier in the month they'll have bookings in February!
 
14 shows on the calendar...so far...! Had 16, but 2 backed out on me already!
 
Nada... and I am having trouble finding the time to get on the phone to book any. I was counting on the booking blitz we were supposed to have at our cluster meeting on Thursday, but we didn't end up doing it.
 
Our cluster was encouraged to participate in the national booking blitz on the 16-18th. I have two cooking Shows and one Wedding Shower; one to call back this week and several to call back the first week in January. I'm going to concentrate on getting other bookings next week letting them know about the Hosts Get the Most January Specials.

You all have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
 
7 Cooking- confident 6 of those will hold. I will get 2-3 more on my calendar!
 
6 cooking and 2 catalog. I have a few more to book.
 
two cooking shows so far. Finding it hard to get more :(
 
1, just one. I can't believe it... I want at least 4 (since I'm on vacation until the 11th). Getting on the phone on Monday the 27th. I have the day off from my full time job so I will work my PC job.
 
Krista Burson said:
1, just one. I can't believe it... I want at least 4 (since I'm on vacation until the 11th). Getting on the phone on Monday the 27th. I have the day off from my full time job so I will work my PC job.
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I have one solid one booked so far too!! I stuggled to find the time to call in the past week or so....but I too have off on the 27th and I'll be having my own booking blitz!! I LOVE the consultant incentive for January and I want that mini catalog purse!!! Not to mention the PC Dollars!!! Good luck to you =) Hopefully everyone will still be merry and bright on the 27th and we'll have so many shows we won't know what to do

And my goal is 4 cooking shows and 2 catalog shows.....
 
I have 2. Everyone who 'may be' interested said to contact them after the holidays. So I'm going to be calling people next week.
 
I'm hoping for 6 shows
 
Wow! Congrats for all those bookings! I have a big ZERO on my January calendar :( Can't get anyone to commit... I have two gals I'm really gonna push for January but I'm thinking I'll be lucky to get the 2 shows. Usually I'm on vacation in January, maybe that has something to do with it...?
 
I have 7 cooking shows dated, two more possible. One of those might be a catalog show, though. I'm thrilled with the way my January is booked so far!! I'd like to get 3 more on the calendar in case of cancellations, weather, etc.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the host promo for January! This has made it SO EASY for me to get shows on my calendar!!
 
I have nothing booked so far. Those "interested" are not willing to put in a date or the old stand by "I need to ask my friends" - UGH!! Why do people want to ask their friends as if their calendars depend on their friends.
 
I have 8 and I'm pretty content with that - although I have a couple potentials as well. I'd like to ease them into February since that's when we earn the double points!!
 
Pamperedva said:
I have nothing booked so far. Those "interested" are not willing to put in a date or the old stand by "I need to ask my friends" - UGH!! Why do people want to ask their friends as if their calendars depend on their friends.
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I'm with you - UGH!!

I love the host special too and have been talking it up for months before it was even announced, PChef always does the BEST host specials in January, but alas... no takers.

I always try to tell my hosts that it only matters what date works for you! I just had two parties (one Nov, one Dec) where the host booked around her friends and was regretting it later. What's the saying, Rae? Bless and release... In this biz you learn to take the good with the bad, in October I finally got paid as a TL, November I broke my own sales record, now December I'm on vacation from the 11th - 29th but managed to submit $1500 (by far a vacation month record!) Guess I should be ok with a lame January :)
 
2 cooking, I'm wanting to really build the first of January cause I'm due the 5th of February so it's possible that I'll have this baby at the end of January.
 
Seven cooking shows....a record for me for January.
 
3 cooking shows but two are very late 28th and 29th. Both have agreed to close on 31st though! Well one has but the other is family and I'm sure she will once I ask!;) I have one on the 4th that I think will be great. It was a booth contact from May that called me with a date set and ready to go for her party! I offer a 2nd prepared recipe for 12 or more confirmed guests and she already said she should have at least that! She's definitely someone I'm going to try and recruit as she contacted me so well and I know she works 2 jobs! Am thinking of offering oppurtunity ahead of show if I could get her to sign in December it would benefit us both and she'd have all those extra days to earn and qualify and the show could be her grand opening! Maybe I'll send her an email with recruiting type information to get her head in it before I make next host coaching call! I think I will because then I'll have 2 December recruits and get lots of extra points towards 2011 trip! Well I better go work on that email now! :) Oh wait I do want to get some more January shows especially if she's receptive! I'd like to do 3 more cooking and a catty or two to get me going strong then go to my 3-4 for the rest of the year besides SAT months.
 
I've only got one scheduled and it's on the 29th but I'm hoping to make a few calls next week after Christmas and see about booking a few more. Maybe offer something like a "Soup & Sweater" show with Loaded Baked Potato Chowder. Hopefully I'll come out with at least four...possibly more.
 
Merry Christmas What is a Soup and Sweater Show is it like a Soup and Slipper Show?
I have 4 confirmed and 2 more that I hope will confirm this week.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical bookings like for Pampered Chef in January?

January is often a slower month for bookings as many people are recovering from holiday expenses. However, it can also be a great time to host parties focused on New Year’s resolutions, such as healthy cooking or meal prep, which can attract interest.

How can I increase my bookings in January?

To boost your January bookings, consider offering special promotions or discounts for hosts. Emphasize themes like healthy eating or meal planning, and leverage social media to showcase new products and recipes that align with these themes.

Are there any specific promotions from Pampered Chef in January?

Pampered Chef often runs promotions in January, such as discounts on certain products or incentives for hosts. Check the official Pampered Chef website or your consultant resources for the latest offers that can help entice bookings.

What strategies can I use to reach out to potential hosts in January?

Reach out to potential hosts by sharing personal stories about successful January parties, highlighting the benefits of hosting, and offering incentives. Utilize social media, email newsletters, and personal messages to connect with your network and encourage them to book a party.

Is it worth hosting parties in January despite lower bookings?

Yes, hosting parties in January can still be worthwhile. It allows you to maintain engagement with your customer base, introduce new products, and set the tone for the year. Additionally, it can help you build momentum for bookings in the following months.

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