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What is bookings: Definition and 200 Discussions

  1. M

    Bookings for Your Best Booth Ever: Get 'em Now!

    and 3 catalog shows in feb but i need to get tons of bookings this time and ideas and wording please for the booth. ?have done tons of booths last year and have a few shows from them but not meany. I now do not think it is my additude at the shows becuse i had a really good commit from a lady...
  2. T

    Boosting Bookings: How I Overcame My Struggle and Booked 4 Shows in 8 Months!

    I have been a consultant for about a year and a half. I have had the hardest time getting out of my group of friends. Today was my first cooking show in 8 months. I told myself I was going to be better this year and really concentrate on my business. Well at my show today there was only 4...
  3. Sheila

    Feeling Blessed With Bookings Lately!

    I only do PC part time. Usually 2-3 shows per month, but I did recently did a 5 show month. In November I had 12 (yes TWELVE) things on my calendar, but ended up giving 6 to my 3 new recruits. December I was lazy & only did ONE cooking show. I have 3 January Cooking Shows & 1 Catalog show...
  4. J

    Struggling with Bookings? Tips and Tricks for Network Marketers

    I had 3 bookings for January and all 3 canceled and I haven't been able to get them to reschedule. I don't have anythings for February either. I have really been struggling with bookings for a long time but the last 3 months I was at least able to pull off $600-$1000 shows. I'm really...
  5. Deb Bixler

    Are You Ready to Have a Full Calendar? Discover the Secrets to Booking Success!

    This audio has some great ideas. How would you like to be able to say, "Sorry, My calendar is full!" Check out the free recording. http://www.createacashflowshow.com/inspiration-and-motivation/how-to-find-party-plan-bookings.htm ;)
  6. M

    No Bookings? What to Do When You've Run Out of Phone Numbers

    when you say yu are making calls 3 aday and booking shows from thatem by how are you getting phone #rs? Is it by the dor prize slips you have or froma phone book? I have tons that i have called and no bookings becuse they back out on the mabys and every one else had maked no or nothing. i...
  7. K

    I'm New and I've Just Relocated...please Help Me Get Bookings!

    So here's my situation. Long story short, I've moved 3 times in the past 7 months. From Omaha, to a small town in OK, to another small town in OK, to finally settling in Kansas City. (I've told my husband that I REFUSE to move again for at least 5 years!:)) I don't really know anyone here in...
  8. P

    Boost Your Bookings: Tips for Effective Calls and Emails

    I need help trying to get more bookings. I have made call and am planning on doing it again, but I would also like to send out an email. Does anyone have any email ideas that will help me?:cry:
  9. P

    Boost Bookings: Tips for Success in Your Pampered Chef Business

    Does anyone have a email that can be sent out via email. I am looking for something like the 24 hour 24 booking. I this point I will take any suggestions. I am really trying to increase my bookings for the month of December and January. I have tried calling but people always say no or they...
  10. dannyzmom

    Effective Booking One-Liners for Planting Seeds | Expert Tips

    Anyone have a list out there of booking one-liners?
  11. chefkathy

    Director What Are You Doing to Get Bookings Jan 5-10

    Is anyone doing a special? I am thinking of offering a DCB for the price of the day. I have to run the numbers and see how much $$$ I'd have to shell out, though. It might be worth it to me not only for the points, but I need to kick start my year and get some solid bookings! I only have 2...
  12. P

    Fundraiser Bookings: $3.00 Per Booking for Organizations

    The organizations receive $3.00 for each booking, correct? When is the $3.00 paid out? At the time the fundraiser is submitted? Or when the booked shows are held? Thanks.
  13. M

    Megan's Holiday Boutique: Cash & Carry or Bookings?

    I am a vendor at a holiday boutique at my neighbors home. She said she does this every year because she has her own homemade jewerlry. So there will be other vendors also. Most are cash and carry though. I have no items for cash and carry. I am new and can not afford that right now. SO any...
  14. C

    Frustrated After 1st Event: Need Advice to Improve Bookings!

    I am so frustrated my 30 days is over on monday and I made barely $500 in sales! I had my grand open tonight and 4 or the 32 people who r.s.v.p'd showed up. I spent so much time and money on this and people actually had the nerve to call after the party to say they couldn't make it. All in...
  15. A

    How Can You Effectively Convert Calls into Party Bookings?

    Looking for creative ideas to generate bookings! I currently do not have any party bookings. Whenever I do call someone they are not interested. Below are the types of leads I have: ~ Past customers ~ Past hosts ~ Leads from vendor events While I do do custumer care calls and the...
  16. natural

    Post Christmas Sales and Bookings

    Any good ideas on how to get some sales in at the end of December so I still get a good check? I am doing a mystery host show dec 1-14th (next yr I think I may do that att eh end of the month instead??) Anyway, if you have some ideas please let me know. Sandra
  17. natural

    Post Christmas Sales and Bookings

    Any good ideas on how to get some bookings in at the end of December so I still get a good check? I am doing a mystery host show dec 1-14th (next yr I think I may do that att eh end of the month instead??) Anyway, if you have some ideas please let me know. Sandra
  18. M

    How Can I Improve My Booking Rates for Cooking Shows and Boutiques?

    Hey all... I had 3 cooking shows and one boutique and no bookings. I am not sure what was wrong but I know everyone had a lot of fun. On Sunday I did some calling and got a bunch of nos... Any ideas to try and get some bookings for December and January. I have 2 booked for December and one...
  19. N

    Women's Day Out: Get Bookings & Recruit Leads at the Mall!

    I need some suggestions. I am doing a Womens Day Out at a mall on Saturday. I am going to have cash and carry items so I am not worried about taking orders unless it is for something I don't have. I need my main focus to be on bookings and recruit leads. What do you say to people to get...
  20. kdangel518

    Bookings Before the Show: Exciting Hosts and Upcoming Party on Thursday!

    I have a show coming up on Thursday that I'm super excited about, I met these two women through a friend a few months ago and one is a PC addict. They've never hosted a party before though, only attended as guests! They've been great though, SO excited for Thursday and have invited nearly 40...
  21. B

    How Can Early January Bookings Be Secured Before the Holiday Rush?

    I would like to have January booked before Thanksgiving. Can't seem to get people in Dec. to book for Jan. Also, PC usually offers some incentives for Jan., esp. Jan. 1-15. In the past, I've tried "get a $30 product for the date of your show" and would do an example of say the large bar pan for...
  22. D

    Navigating Bookings: Feeling the Pressure of Friends?

    About what my friends will think when I call them for bookings! I have invited them all to my grand opening show, but then my director asked me to make 10 contacts in 2 days - well that means calling people I already asked to my party! Did anyone struggle with that when they first started...
  23. C

    I Am Gettingconsistent Bookings! Waaahooo!

    I wanted to share my successful tool for booking 2 shows consistently from EACH of my shows so far this month. MY director told me to use the FRANK list, so I incorporated it into my idea. I found a lot of people telling me they would book but never setting a firm date, or if they did it was...
  24. K

    Boost Your Bookings: Tips for Growing Your Audience Beyond Family and Friends

    My family and friends have been great and supportive in having shows, but my circle is small everyone kinda just goes to each other's shows, and I'm not getting any more bookings, and not from people I don't know! I have one or two shows booked for Nov from people I don't know, but I have a...
  25. Chefstover2

    24 Bookings in 24 Hours...need Help

    OK, make it more like 24 in 48...but very little interest. But I'm not giving up. I have 13 dates I want to fill between now and December 19th, so come hell or highwater, I'll do it! I have one person that has said yes but asked me to e-mail her my available dates. My question to pose to...
  26. Pedey

    How Can You Boost Holiday Bookings with a Halloween Treat Idea?

    Got this in an email from my Adv. Director. I think I'm definitely gonna try it! I could use all the help I can get setting up bookings right now!HAPPY HALLOWEEN BOOKING IDEA... Use your kids to help pass these out to your friends and neighbors...everyone LOVES a treat!! Here's a great idea for...
  27. K

    Tammy Stanley Books/Cd's Etc to Increase Sales & Bookings

    Hi, I wanted to start a post devoted to Tammy Stanleys books, CD's and workshops. I would absolutly love to learn more about what she teaches and her advice etc. I would also like to find out if anyone is interested in selling their used CD's. I tried to do a search for used Tammy Stanely...
  28. pc_jessica

    No Bookings at My Show- What Went Wrong?

    I just got back from a show...8 guests...$244 in sales...but NO BOOKINGS:yuck:. This is my first show with out getting ANY bookings! I don't know what I did wrong/different. I am just at a total loss. No one even seemed interested. Ugh...I needed bookings too! At least I already have a few...
  29. yvonnem87

    Weight Watchers/Slimming World Bookings

    Hi guys! I'm from london and I am finding it really hard to get bookings over here. I had a brainwave this afternoon and would like to approach local groups like weight watchers or slimming world over here. There are about 20 local groups like this close to me but I don't know what to say...
  30. Sheila

    Oct Bookings: I Found Wording That's Working for Me!

    I've had some people who were interested in the Forged Cutlery special who seemed to be intimidated by the $1,000 sales quota to get the whole knife block set. I told one guy that if he didn't make it to $1,000, he could get it for 50% off with $300 in guest sales. He INSTANTLY decided to...
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