What is booking: Definition and 200 Discussions

I have a lot of prospective hosts who asked me to call them after the holidays to schedule their party. What words does everyone use to book in January? And what message do you leave - I seem to get a lot of voice mails! Thanks, Suzy in Texas

Hey Everybody! I just thought I'd share one of my booking ideas to fill the first part of my January. It's a theme show called New Years Brunch, I figured I could demo the Ham and Cheese Calzones or the Three Cheese Veggie Pizza and have something like the Ho-Ho Trifle, Chocolate Raspberry...

So yesterday morning I went to the grocery store to get ingredients for cookies. I took the Simply Sweet Recipe Book with me and carried it around the store getting everything that I needed. Then I chose a checkout lane with a nice young lady cashier. I emptied everything from my cart...

Hi Cheffers! Does anyone know how we register our booked Jan shows for the Booking Blitz Drawings from the 16-20. I feel silly, but I can't figure out how to register my Jan shows.

I was searching through here not long ago and found a description of how the Frank Game was done. I know it's for booking, but I can't find it again. Does anyone have it?

Hey, I'm pretty new to PC and I'm looking for some tips on how I can land some fundraisers. I don't have children in school and my church does not do fundraisers so are there any suggestions?

I have a host who just had her show last weekend. She's seriously thinking about joining:D, but wants/needs to wait until she has her baby in February. I'm wondering if I list her potential Grand Opening in Feb/March as a "booking"--will she be able to get 2 host specials (as both the past...

I have only been a consultant for about a month and this question has recently come up and I don't want to give the host the wrong answer..... If 3 guests that attended the same show, each book a show; is the past host only entitled to the host special at one of those shows or can she get the...

If someone books a party for Oct off a host that had her show this month, then does the Sept host get the Host Special for Oct? Or can she buy any one item at 60% off?

Ok, you've decided to sit down and make booking calls. What exactly do you say to get those bookings??? Do you just simply ask "would you like to book a show?" I'm interested in hearing others word choices for making booking calls. I have tried in the past to offer an extra incentive, but point...

I need ideas to increase the chances of getting shows booked at a Fair I am doing this Saturday. i will also be doing a farmer's market in a few weeks... last time I did a FM, it was slow, no one booked, I had one order for a scraper. I want some tips to see if I can do better this time...

As long as a show is coded as a fundraiser in P3, will the $3 booking bonus automatically go to the charity if I mark booking, or do I have to do something else to make sure that happens? Also, can someone book a show and not buy anything, and still have the $3 donated? Final question...

Does anyone know if a host of a fundraiser can get the host specials from the bookings of the fundraiser? I tried to find a host number for her and there wasn't any.

At my first show, I had 2 people who DEFINITELY want to book a show, but they can't give me the specific date until after I close the show.. Should I just make up a date right now to put into Pampered Partner and change it when I know for sure so that the host from the party they attended can...

I don;t know about you but I have people get MAD at me that they cannot purchase the baker. They do not want to host anything. Yeah I have a few bookings for the baker- but not as many as I hoped for- If you are successful with e booking for the baker --please share.

I just finished a festival today. I booked a show for Wednesday and one next Saturday. In my six years, I've never had shows that close in. I am used to "controlling" my guest list with sending out invites. Any suggestions for me, for these hosts that just got host packets? I want to make...

If someone booked a show from a HWC fundraiser, does the host of the fundraiser get the 60% host special in the month that host has their show?

I didn't see this posted: The Special Edition CN states on page 24 that starting with September shows a show must hit $150 in sales before the past host can redeem her booking benefit. WAHOO! Now every show submitted will be at least $150 commissionable and therefore if someone submits a...

Hey everyone! I am a new consultant & new to this site as well. I'm a former consultant from another direct sales company, and realize that I went terribly wrong with it because I made the mistake of hounding my family & friends. So I know how vital it is to book from my bookings in the...

I love my dots tote that I earned. If you don't have a tote it is a must! I booked two shows tonight at a Fourth of July block party. This wasn't in my neighborhood. When one lady came over and ask for a catalog, I was the hit of the party. I was like sliced bread. They all hadn't seen PC...

I got this in my inbox a bit ago, and thought I would share it. :)

Show tonight had a lady who was interested in booking but then told me her friend sold and she didn't want to book with me out of fairness to her friend. Totally understand that. I'd ticked if a friend booked with someone else! Don't want to "give away" the booking.....but am I correct...

Hi folks, I am a new member of this community as of 3 minutes ago and a new Pampered Chef consultant. My 30 day mark is tomorrow :) I just moved to the area where I live (Missouri) and I only know a handful of people. None of them are interested in hosting a show. I am kind of stumped...

I know you can order them off the supply order but, just wondering if someone has one that they are not using for a bit cheaper...Please email me at [email protected] I am still a newbie but, want to try one before I buy a new one! Thanks!balloon:

I have a host who had two friends book parties in June. (the 1st and 3rd) My past host purchased the cool & serve at 60% off at the June 1st show. Then she purchased the BBQ Tray at the June 3rd show. Is that not allowed? My understanding is that it is a booking benefit and I thought she was...

I'm planning on sending out this email. Any thoughts or suggestions - this is my first time encouraging them as a team! I thought that the beginning of the month and the summer season would be a good time for a booking blitz. Here's how it works: Make calls on June 2nd & 3rd Book as many...

Hello, I was wondering because I am wrapping up my HWC fundraiser show tomorrow and I know ACS gets $3 per booking at that show, if I have shows that are being lined up on the side (guests are not there but we are setting dates), can I put them as a guest with no orders and still get the $3 for...

What kind of prizes do you give out for booking a show on the spot at a show?

I am on cloud 9 right now and had to share. I have been in a PC slump. Did great in my first 30 days, but haven't been successful with much more since then. I talked with my SED toady. She coached me on booking. Helped me set my goals and get a script I felt comfortable with. I have a list...

I am working on scripts to use to address common booking obstacles and would like to hear what you all say during your shows to address the common concerns. Here's a few that I have come up with thus far: Hard Economic Times Your friends will find value in learning how to put meals on the...