Who Plays the Ticket Game and How is it Received at Shows?

[ChefBeckyD]

So, I just listened to the video on CC about the Ticket Game - and I have to say that when Ronda is talking about the thought of playing the game making her sick to her stomach...I can totally relate!

I've bought the tickets, but I just can't make myself play the game...so I'm wondering if there are any Cheffers who play this game, and what is the response at your shows when you do?

 

[jrstephens]

I don't know if it is the one you are talking about but I do a game with tickets. When I go through my demo the first person to find the products as I use them and call out the page numbers get a ticket. At the end of my demo, the person with the most tickets gets a prize. I do not play it all of the time. But when I have I have people hurrying to find the products and they really get into it. I have always had a good response when I am playing it. I usually do it for "new shows" where people are not as familiar with the products. At my repeat shows when I have done it, the same person always find the page numbers and that is not as fun for the rest.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

No, this is specifically a recruiting and booking game. You only get tickets for asking questions about the business or about hosting a show. There is a video about it on CC....

 

[jrstephens]

No, this is specifically a recruiting and booking game. You only get tickets for asking questions about the business or about hosting a show. There is a video about it on CC....

I didn't watch the video but I have seen it talked about on here. I do not play that one b/c I do not actively recruit. And I don't see that as "fun" game people would get into playing.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I don't do games, period. I don't like them, and I don't like playing them at other people's shows either.But, the woman on the video said that exact same thing. She tried the ticket game because at conference, she had ZERO recruits, and needed to change something. She started doing this game, and the first time she tried it, she got 6 (or 8 - I can't remember) bookings, and 3 recruit leads. Between the time she came back from conference and the end of the year, she signed 10 new consultants.I want that...and I'd be willing to (gulp!) try this, if I heard from some other people too that it has worked for them.

 

[Bren706]

I have played the ticket game for a number of months now. I would say the number of leads has increased. I just have a hard time getting them to sign. Some shows, there are a ton of questions (and hot leads) and other shows, it is like pulling teeth to get the questions out of them.

At our spring kick-off meeting today, Michael Reeves (a top recruiter, who also spoke at Conference 2008, Wave 2) spoke on recruiting. He does not do the ticket game, but what he does is after having the guests fill out the DPDS, he has them flip the slip over, as well as the catty over. He points out the kit, and tells his story, and then he tells the guests to write down 5 questions they may have about his/the business. The first one to raise their hands with the 5 questions wins a prize (SB and a 3 pack of Quick-cut paring knives). He has them read out their questions one by one, and he answers them. Once those questions has been answered, he will answer questions from other guests.

I am thinking about changing from the ticket game to doing it this way.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I have played the ticket game for a number of months now. I would say the number of leads has increased. I just have a hard time getting them to sign. Some shows, there are a ton of questions (and hot leads) and other shows, it is like pulling teeth to get the questions out of them.

At our spring kick-off meeting today, Michael Reeves (a top recruiter, who also spoke at Conference 2008, Wave 2) spoke on recruiting. He does not do the ticket game, but what he does is after having the guests fill out the DPDS, he has them flip the slip over, as well as the catty over. He points out the kit, and tells his story, and then he tells the guests to write down 5 questions they may have about his/the business. The first one to raise their hands with the 5 questions wins a prize (SB and a 3 pack of Quick-cut paring knives). He has them read out their questions one by one, and he answers them. Once those questions has been answered, he will answer questions from other guests.

I am thinking about changing from the ticket game to doing it this way.

I really LIKE that, Brenda! Thanks for sharing.


Hmmm, now what to do with this whole roll of tickets? I'll have to be creative!

 

[wadesgirl]

I do tickets through out my show, they get one for coming, one for bringing a guest or outside order, one if it's their first show and one for helping me find page numbers in the catalog. Then at the end after I do the recruit and bookings take, I give them a chance to earn two tickets for any question about the business or hosting their own show. Sometimes you get 1 or 2 questions and other times they open up and start asking a lot of questions. I've never had anyone question why I do it. And it's always fun. I've been doing it since the beginning of my business. I don't consider it a "game"

 

[Ann F]

I've done the ticket game for a very long time. Love it!

 

[Koolotus]

Becky, I will answer about the 5 questions and the ticket game later. Please don't let me forget!!!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Becky, I will answer about the 5 questions and the ticket game later. Please don't let me forget!!!

Okay - I'll be coming to find you if I don't see you post!

 

[jessicafawn]

Becky, I will answer about the 5 questions and the ticket game later. Please don't let me forget!!!

I'm looking forward to what you have to share...

 

[lacychef]

OK Cheryl...let's hear it

Thanks for sharing that Brenda...I heard Michael speak last year & loved it...he is great!

I've been thinking of doing the ticket game for a long time too; need to bite the bullet & try it.

 

[cooknjess]

I have also dont the 5 questions on the back of the Thank You slips at the end of my show. (what is DPDS?) The first person that finished got a SB or anything else I had. That 1st time I did this I got my 1st recruit. It was AWESOME!!!

 

[pcjenn]

I absolutely love the ticket game. I used to play pass the product, but with the ticket game, the quality of the questions has improved. The people asking the questions may not be your recruit lead, they may just be good at asking questions, but they are getting the information for others who are not comfortable asking the questions. I get way more booking and recruit leads since I started using the ticket game.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I absolutely love the ticket game. I used to play pass the product, but with the ticket game, the quality of the questions has improved. The people asking the questions may not be your recruit lead, they may just be good at asking questions, but they are getting the information for others who are not comfortable asking the questions. I get way more booking and recruit leads since I started using the ticket game.

Thanks for that info Jenn.

Do you ever get people rolling their eyes or groaning about playing?

Do you do it throughout your show, or do you have a set amount of time that you play?

 

[Ann F]

I set our PC timer for 3 minutes, after showing people the magnet, easel, and clip features of the timer.

 

[chefjeanine]

Becky,

I've just started to do the ticket game with a spin. I take my prize (an old Season's Best) and 11 tickets. Once the recipe is in the oven or microwave and everyone is seated with their catalogs I ask for a volunteer. I explain that whoever is willing to help will have the opportunity to win a cookbook. So, someone steps up and I hand them the 11 tickets and ask them to write their name on the back of one. Then I explain that when someone asks a question about my business their name will go on a back of the ticket (this is the volunteer’s job). I also explain that the drawing only happens if the remaining ten tickets have a name on them.

I give the volunteer a nod when a question "qualifies" for a ticket and she writes the name on the back. This makes things a little easier because the volunteer is usually the one saying "hey, we need 3 more questions." I gave business information to 3 people at my show on Saturday.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Becky,

I've just started to do the ticket game with a spin. I take my prize (an old Season's Best) and 11 tickets. Once the recipe is in the oven or microwave and everyone is seated with their catalogs I ask for a volunteer. I explain that whoever is willing to help will have the opportunity to win a cookbook. So, someone steps up and I hand them the 11 tickets and ask them to write their name on the back of one. Then I explain that when someone asks a question about my business their name will go on a back of the ticket (this is the volunteer’s job). I also explain that the drawing only happens if the remaining ten tickets have a name on them.

I give the volunteer a nod when a question "qualifies" for a ticket and she writes the name on the back. This makes things a little easier because the volunteer is usually the one saying "hey, we need 3 more questions." I gave business information to 3 people at my show on Saturday.

Wow, Jeanine - that is wonderful! So, Ann sets her timer for 3 minutes - how long does your version take?

Thanks so much everyone for your feedback and info - it's all helping me as I process and think about how to do this!

 

[chefjeanine]

Wow, Jeanine - that is wonderful! So, Ann sets her timer for 3 minutes - how long does your version take?

Thanks so much everyone for your feedback and info - it's all helping me as I process and think about how to do this!

It might take 3 minutes, but they have the opportunity to ask any time after I explain the game. However, they do usually have a time where they try to ask all of the questions at once.

BTW, this is not my idea. It was shared at our January kick-off meeting.

 

[Koolotus]

okie doke, here it is:
First the 5 questions game. THIS is what I teach at New Consultant training, I signed 19 last Feb-Nov, and this is what I did at my shows.
Do the show, announce that it is time for a present, but we need to do a bit of housekeeping first. I go over Hosting (different thread ) Then I have someone pass out the door prize slips face down and pens. I tell them that I have no idea what their lives are like but I know what mine would be if I hadn't joined The Pampered Chef. I want to give them a chance to ask me anything that they want to have an honest answer to. " You can be a little rude, like asking me what my husband thinks about my business, or how much money I make. But, not if I gained weight since joining, personally I think that is really rude! " So I tell them now it is time to write down 5 questions as fast as they can that they want to know about what a Pampered Chef business looks like. Then I tell them to GO! Fast as you can!!!!
AFTER I answer the questions of the winner I ask if there is anything that someone wrote down that wasn't covered by the ones I answered. At that point I tell them to flip over their slips and LOOK at me I then go through the slip and explain to them what I am looking for. It is my customer card so I keep it. (ATTACHED) At that point I hand the winner her prize. I then collect the slips and stand them and read them. If I see anyone that want info I sit down and chat with them right there.
Any questions?

 

[wadesgirl]

okie doke, here it is:
First the 5 questions game. THIS is what I teach at New Consultant training, I signed 19 last Feb-Nov, and this is what I did at my shows.
Do the show, announce that it is time for a present, but we need to do a bit of housekeeping first. I go over Hosting (different thread ) Then I have someone pass out the door prize slips face down and pens. I tell them that I have no idea what their lives are like but I know what mine would be if I hadn't joined The Pampered Chef. I want to give them a chance to ask me anything that they want to have an honest answer to. " You can be a little rude, like asking me what my husband thinks about my business, or how much money I make. But, not if I gained weight since joining, personally I think that is really rude! " So I tell them now it is time to write down 5 questions as fast as they can that they want to know about what a Pampered Chef business looks like. Then I tell them to GO! Fast as you can!!!!
AFTER I answer the questions of the winner I ask if there is anything that someone wrote down that wasn't covered by the ones I answered. At that point I tell them to flip over their slips and LOOK at me I then go through the slip and explain to them what I am looking for. It is my customer card so I keep it. (ATTACHED) At that point I hand the winner her prize. I then collect the slips and stand them and read them. If I see anyone that want info I sit down and chat with them right there.
Any questions?

Great idea! Does this generally go over well? What do you do if they don't seem to want to "play"?

 

[Koolotus]

What I started after Leadership (2 recruits so far this year-need 2 more by Tuesday )
Ticket game:
I use the Lg Collapsible bowl and a roll of tickets. When I get there before the show I tell the host I have a job for her during the show.
When we get started I introduce myself and tell them that we are going to play an easy game throughout the show that will make everything go fast and will still let me get them all the information I want them to have.
Here's the rules:
You get 2 tickets for asking about my business
1 ticket for asking about hosting
no tickets for product questions
However, you will get a ticket if you do something for me so pay attention!
I then explain that our lovely host will be in charge of their tickets so it is their job to hold her accountable and make sure she doesn't pocket them.
I give a brief demo of the collapsible bowl and then hand it over to the host. I then do my show. They ask questions, we have fun! Easy-peasy.
If at any point they are not talking I point out that I am WEARING THINGS that they could ask me about.
I tell them that I did not put on my Pampered Chef Bling for me, but to help them get tickets
Pampered Chef Bling: Is my Leadership name tag with my name in it. Also a pin for Feeding America, HWC, I'm going to Mexico, What's your Dream? and Recruiting.
It feels like bling, it's kind of gaudy, but it works and it's funny so I wear it
This is FUN!!!
I am loving it, I felt like I needed to move past the 5 questions.
IMPORTANT!!
If you decide to do the 5 questions it is important to use them to follow up later. I got some of my girls from calling them after the show and saying that I saw you had a great question on the back of your slip, were you just being nosy or do you really want to know?
It was great to follow up That is honestly the BEST part of that game, is that you have reference for later.

 

[Koolotus]

Great idea! Does this generally go over well? What do you do if they don't seem to want to "play"?

Play with the willing, book with the willing and sign the willing.
If someone didn't want to watch you cook would you skip it?
xoxo
Hope to see you again at conference!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

1.Okay - so you don't do both the 5 questions & the ticket game, you only do one?

2.Why do you think you needed to move beyond the ticket game? (I mean, 19 recruits in 10 months? WOW!)

3. With the 5 questions - you literally sit down with them right then? Or do you mean when you talk to them at check-out?

 

[Koolotus]

1.Okay - so you don't do both the 5 questions & the ticket game, you only do one?

2.Why do you think you needed to move beyond the ticket game? (I mean, 19 recruits in 10 months? WOW!)

3. With the 5 questions - you literally sit down with them right then? Or do you mean when you talk to them at check-out?

1. Nope, pick one.
2. I got bored with it (I have 2 in 2 months with more on the way )
3.Yep, I pop-a-squat right next to them and ask them what interests them about The Pampered Chef. Then we go from there.

 

[wadesgirl]

Play with the willing, book with the willing and sign the willing.
If someone didn't want to watch you cook would you skip it?
xoxo
Hope to see you again at conference!

Good point and I never do skip it! It was great to meet you too! I'll be at every conference as long as I can.I explained my ticket game earlier in the thread. My biggest thing is when I ask them for questions sometimes they don't want to ask. I have been trying to get ways to either make it more exciting or to find another way to get them to ask questions. I like your idea!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

1. Nope, pick one.
2. I got bored with it (I have 2 in 2 months with more on the way )
3.Yep, I pop-a-squat right next to them and ask them what interests them about The Pampered Chef. Then we go from there.

So what do you do with everyone else? Just let them listen in?

 

[Koolotus]

Yep, it's not like it is a secret society
Also, they are usually all friends!! If they are starting a new venture they will tell them anyway and then I can help them get shows. 3 girls last year signed at the show.

 

[Koolotus]

Good point and I never do skip it! It was great to meet you too! I'll be at every conference as long as I can.

I explained my ticket game earlier in the thread. My biggest thing is when I ask them for questions sometimes they don't want to ask. I have been trying to get ways to either make it more exciting or to find another way to get them to ask questions. I like your idea!

That's whay I wear the bling I tend not to have quiet groups, we are all about the fun. Actually I just booked a party for March and on the invites it says mechanical bull riding to follow. (I love my shows )