Win Prizes Instantly for Booking a Show!

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Discussion Overview

The thread explores various approaches to incentivizing bookings at shows, particularly focusing on the types of prizes offered and the effectiveness of different strategies. Participants share their personal experiences and thoughts on the implications of providing prizes for booking shows on the spot.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions giving a host packet as a prize but expresses concern that offering prizes before the show may lead to cancellations.
  • Another participant shares their experience of using a "party pumpkin" with small prizes for hosts who booked shows, emphasizing the importance of following through with bookings.
  • Several users discuss the idea of not giving prizes until the show occurs, referring to incentives as "bait" that should only be provided once expectations are met.
  • One participant recounts a past experience of giving away a $30 stone for a booking, which did not result in a show, leading them to reconsider their approach to prizes.
  • Another participant describes a method involving envelopes with prizes, where hosts pick an envelope at the time of booking, ensuring the show is held before the prize is awarded.
  • Some participants express interest in trying the envelope method, noting its potential effectiveness based on shared experiences.
  • One participant highlights the generous host benefits provided by Pampered Chef, suggesting that additional out-of-pocket expenses for prizes may not be necessary.
  • Another participant agrees, stating they prefer not to spend extra money on incentives, especially since they recruit well and want to avoid setting a precedent for future consultants.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the necessity and effectiveness of providing prizes for bookings, with some participants advocating for minimal or no additional incentives, while others are open to creative methods like the envelope system.

Contextual Notes

Participants are sharing personal experiences and strategies related to booking shows, with a focus on the implications of offering prizes and the impact on show attendance.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for ideas on incentivizing bookings and those interested in exploring different approaches to host engagement may find this discussion relevant.

Hmmmmm. I only do extra incentives when my calendar isn't where I want it which is where June is for me. I totally agree about the benefits being super generous and I'm always all about my host and guests and fun but I want my June to be great too... SO.. I think I will call the envelopes my Disney Trip Celebration Incentive and say that I need to really load up my available dates in June since I'll be vacationing for free with PC at Disney!!!! That way I've got a fun way to talk about the trip and still make it about thanking my hosts for being all that they are in my life!!!!! Thanks for posting
 
algdoughty said:
I am "iffy" on this - whether to regularly do this type of prize.

On one hand I really like the idea of getting more bookings, but I don't know if I want it to be the norm.

Our grand opening is this Sunday and we have decided to do 1 booking raffle. Each person that books a show before or during the grand opening gets entered into a drawing for a bar pan (or something) - 1 person wins and gets it when their show closes.... but this is an incentive so we can get our first 90 days as full as possible.

I think we will re-asses after the grand opening and decide if we want to continue that.
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I did this at my grand opening too. I gave them one entry for a booking and a second entry for a booking in my first 30 days. It worked out great.
I also had easter eggs before easter ($5-$6 item) that they got added on to their show.
I like the envelope thing. I have two shows tomorrow and am going to try it. I didn't do the DCB, but did some stoneware and a couple of other small items in addition to some seasonings. We'll see how it works. I am coming up on my 90 days (first week in June), and am contemplating letting people pick 2 envelopes if they are willing to host a show close in and have it close before that date.
It seems like a lot, but I am willing to give away products to get shows booked. I really want to go to conference, but need to make $$$$$ before I can register and get plane tickets.
 
JulieAnn123 said:
Hi - I'm new... just becoming a PC consultant. This site is awesome and I am already learning so much. Thank you all.

In regards to this: "Nine of the coupons are for a rub and a RUFTH trivet (you can of course do whatever you want), and one has a DCB."

What is an "RUFTH" trivet and what is a "DCB"?

Boy do I like the idea of $10K in sales a month. Very motivating indeed!

Julie, in Illinois
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DCB is the Deep Covered Baker- $69 piece of stoneware
RUFTH Trivet- is a trivet where proceeds go to Round Up for the Heart.
 
quiverfull7 said:
Hmmmmm. I only do extra incentives when my calendar isn't where I want it which is where June is for me. I totally agree about the benefits being super generous and I'm always all about my host and guests and fun but I want my June to be great too... SO.. I think I will call the envelopes my Disney Trip Celebration Incentive and say that I need to really load up my available dates in June since I'll be vacationing for free with PC at Disney!!!! That way I've got a fun way to talk about the trip and still make it about thanking my hosts for being all that they are in my life!!!!! Thanks for posting
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Tell me more about how you are getting to go to Disney! :)
 
quiverfull7 said:
Hmmmmm. I only do extra incentives when my calendar isn't where I want it which is where June is for me. I totally agree about the benefits being super generous and I'm always all about my host and guests and fun but I want my June to be great too... SO.. I think I will call the envelopes my Disney Trip Celebration Incentive and say that I need to really load up my available dates in June since I'll be vacationing for free with PC at Disney!!!! That way I've got a fun way to talk about the trip and still make it about thanking my hosts for being all that they are in my life!!!!! Thanks for posting
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Hey! I LOVE that idea! I"m stealing it! I already have 2 shows on the books before the trip, would like to get one more, but that might be pushing it. I want to load up after we get back though because that will be conference money! :)
 
JulieAnn123 said:
Tell me more about how you are getting to go to Disney! :)
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It was our incentive trip for 2009! :)
 
did dustin say which envelope he puts the dcb in? i want to do this & was looking online for some insight. it appears that when asked to pick a number from 1-10, 9 is the least picked....
 
chefsteph07 said:
It was our incentive trip for 2009! :)
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What did you have to do to get that?
 
JulieAnn123 said:
What did you have to do to get that?
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Basically the same things we have to do for this year's trips - Earn "points" by our sales, and a minimum number of recruits (You could get more recruits for more points).

If you go onto CC-> Recognition/Incentives -> Irresistible Destinations 2010 , you can get the details for THIS year's trips we are working towards (Toronto or Maui). And just for fun, you can select the "Celebrate the Magic 2009" and see what the Disney trip was. It's a special trip for the 30th anniversary of PC.
 
hmmmmm turning 50 in '11..... Maui might be a nice birthday trip! tee hee!
 
JulieAnn123 said:
Thanks!

I have a small business and the poster who said "keep my expenses down" is right on track. I have been sewing for others for 31 years and I keep my out of pocket expenses to the bare minimum. I offer an excellent service and good turn around time and that is what they come back for and give me word-of-mouth advertising for.

I am going to go at this PC thing the same way. I am doing this to give myself something to do 2-3 nights a week since my daughter is going off to college in the fall and I will have some extra expenses for college. (I will really miss her!) But I plan on doing really good and fun shows where people will want me to come and do one for them. If I need to do some prizes to get it going I will but I am not planning on spending a ton of money to make money - I plan on being creative and so on, which doesn't cost a penny.

Do you think this is the right approach?

Thanks again for your advice and info...
Julie
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Julie,

You are right on track. You really do not have to spend money to make money....especially in the beginning when you are trying to generate income. Pampered Chef makes it easy and attractive for others to host a show. You can sporadically offer incentives, if you choose, when there is a particular goal you have.

I started my biz in Feb 09. I have never had a shortage on bookings...hit 15K in Aug 09 and promoted to Director in Sept 09. All of this without once offering anything extra.

Promote your biz, promote the generous host rewards, have fun and be enthusiastic. That's all you need.

I have been thinking about trying new things, and now that I can better afford it, may later offer incentives. As Noora points out, we get to decide what works for our biz. We can always assess and readjust when needed.

There is definitely no wrong approach. There are so many excellent ideas here, and everyone is generous with their knowledge and experience.

Congrats on making the decision to start your biz! Wishing you much success!
 
I like the envelope idea. Its certainly worth trying. I may do it on a smaller scale.
 
I should point out that the envelope idea is a good one, and thank Noora for sharing.

Don't want to appear like I was dismissing or bashing it. :D
 
I don't know that I'll use it for bookings at a show, but I'm contemplating trying it for a booth this weekend to get my bookings to STICK! I have a huge problem with hosts canceling on me (about 50% of the shows I book). I'd do really well and book 4-6 shows at an event, and then only hold 2. I NEED bookings in a bad way, so I'm thinking of trying the envelopes as my Event Special.So far, I'm looking at the gifts being (1) Rub/Trivet ($17), (2) Rub/Mix-n-Chop ($14), (3) Mini-Spatula/Tool Turn-About ($22.50). I do NOT want to put out something as much as a DCB....I can't afford it in this area that I'll be working. Shows in this area just don't get very high. Not sure about the gift items, but they are popular items...so why not? Of course, no one will know what they are until their show. :) But the specials/benefits alone are WORTH a show! So I don't have to give away the farm....I just want them to not cancel! :) We'll see how it goes.
 
Hey, the PartyLite lady I know offers a dozen tea lights or votives as an incentive (around the $10 range) and she does very well! So, its what you are comfortable offering! There are many consultants who don't offer anything and do well!
 
AJPratt said:
Hey, the PartyLite lady I know offers a dozen tea lights or votives as an incentive (around the $10 range) and she does very well! So, its what you are comfortable offering! There are many consultants who don't offer anything and do well!
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See, I don't think you can compare that with PC, though, because their host benefits aren't nearly as generous as ours. They probably do need to add extra incentives to get bookings!
 
ChefBeckyD said:
See, I don't think you can compare that with PC, though, because their host benefits aren't nearly as generous as ours. They probably do need to add extra incentives to get bookings!
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Oh, totally! They can't compare at all! But I guess my main point was about affordability. The PL consultant I know does $15-20K a month and just uses a $10 item as incentive. I would assume she would do more, but its kind of smart. Does that make any sense?
 
AJPratt said:
Oh, totally! They can't compare at all! But I guess my main point was about affordability. The PL consultant I know does $15-20K a month and just uses a $10 item as incentive. I would assume she would do more, but its kind of smart. Does that make any sense?
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Oh, okay...I see what you're saying now! :)
 
I think you ALL rock! I'm learning so much!

:-)
 
What a great idea to get the business up and going. I joined PC last week and am doing my first party Saturday. I'm not sure of the turn out but this sounds fun to try.
 
I would put the DCB into envelope labeled "2"- it's rare that someone rolls snake eyes!!
 
I recently started offering to send out the invitations for hosts that book their show at a show...I pay postage & send out the mini-catalog invitations. Since I started it, I've had bookings at EVERY show! For shows that are booked at other times, I give the hosts the postcards to send out. It's been working for me!
 

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