Why Is Each Month the Best Month for a Show????

[Nell's-a-Cookin']

Hi all - I'm one of those lurkers - I love this site but don't post much! Anyways - I wanted to see if any of you have a file or flyer or something of the sort (or we could just start brainstorming) why each month is the best month to have a cooking show - for instance:

Jan - spend your Christmas cash
beat the post-Christmas blues

Feb - get out of the house and the winter blahs

Mar -- get ready for spring

etc, etc, etc.

I am co-presenting the bookings galore workshop at NC (wave 2) and just was trying to get some ideas - as this is part of the outline for the workshop. You know I'll probably mention this site during the workshop as I look to chefsuccess for ideas/files, etc. Thanks in advance!

 

[DebbieSAChef]

FlyerI will work on a flyer like this. It's a great idea!!

Debbie

 

[Paula R. Lewis]

I know it's on bookings, but you may want to consider adding why each month is a great month to start your PC business, too!! Just a thought....

 

[chelynn]

I think both those ideas are fabulous! Should we have a brainstorming session?

 

[chefann]

Jan- get together with the people you missed over the holidays, spend that "returns" money, usually a great host special (cookware, often)
Feb- the cure for cabin fever
March- get ready for Spring, new catalog
April- Spring recipes, Mothers' Day shopping
May- HWC, graduation and wedding gifts
June- catch up with friends before everyone leaves on vacation
July- summer recipes
August- learn time saving recipes for when the kids are back in school and everyone's busy
September- new catalog, often a stoneware special
October- fall recipes, ideas for Halloween and Thanksgiving
November- holiday season (Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.) entertaining ideas, holiday gifts
December- get together with friends to do holiday shopping, easy entertaining ideas

 

[Nell's-a-Cookin']

Thanks guys - keep em coming! Any ideas compiled from people would be great!!!

 

[GourmetGirl]

What about...

January: Superbowl party
May: Cinco de Mayo
July: Learn ways to cook without heating up the house
September: Apple Picking Season
November/December: Learn new recipes for all the holiday leftovers

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Besides what has already been suggested:

January - Recipes & Tools to help you keep that New Years Resolution to eat beter/healthier/lose weight. Romantic Valentines Recipes to prepare you for the 14th of Feb!

February - Not to early to be talking about Easter!

March - Easter recipes and ideas......Here in MI - Recipes that remind us of summer are still good!

April
May
June - SALADS featuring summer fruits and veggies - Outdoor Entertaining and Grilling Ideas! Coldstone At Home Shows!

July - Same as June!

August - Power or Investment Cooking for The busy fall season!

For the fall months & early winter months - I don't usually need to come up with a reason for people to book!

 

[DebbieSAChef]

Here's the flyer!!I hope you gals like it. Some great ideas on this post, feel free to use this and change it to suit your ideas!!

Debbie

 

[ahammons]

June - SALADS featuring summer fruits and veggies - Outdoor Entertaining and Grilling Ideas! Coldstone At Home Shows!

I love the Coldstone at home show idea!!! I may have to try that for a friend's show in July; we love coldstone!!

 

[ahammons]

Debbie - Great job on the flyer!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I love the Coldstone at home show idea!!! I may have to try that for a friend's show in July; we love coldstone!!

Ashlee - do a file search for Coldstone - there are recipe & tips on here! This was a big hit last year for my Summer Shows - I did them until Sept.!

 

[chefkristin]

Great flyer Debbie! I have a feeling we know who to come to if we need a flyer. At least until that little bundle arrives. Don't worry we will keep you busy! LOL!

 

[Nell's-a-Cookin']

Thank you!I appreciate all the input - I'm sharing the ideas on to the co-presenter. Hope to see some of you at NC!

Thanks!