What is holding: Definition and 14 Discussions

My month of August was very full. However, I only had two shows hold. I'd contact and get the bookings, but after I mailed hosts their packets, I never heard from them again. No responses to emails or multiple voicemails. I don't think people realize this is income for our families. Does anyone...

I started sending invites for my host about a year ago. It seemed to help reduce cancellations. Not sure that it's helped sales/attendance, but I'm sticking with it. Since some of you don't send/give a host packet until you get an invite list, I'm going to try that approach. I had half of my...

Can a Help Whip Cancer fundraiser be opened this weekend and closed by June 15th, and still get the 15-25% profit? Are our commissions still lowered with a HWC fundraiser?

I'm in need of information on submitting a show that was held on a nearby Indian Reservation. This is a catalog and all of the guests live on the reservation, therefore they are all tax exempt. I know there is a specific tax exempt number that I need from each guest, however I'm not sure if...

Your Fall Kick-off Party? Has anyone come up with an invitation yet?

Has anyone ever rented a hotel room to hold their own Pampered Chef show? I'm heading home after conference (see other thread) and have tried finding a host for an in-home show. Although many of my family and friends are interested in attending, no one is willing to open their home. So...

I have a show tonight and the host said shes disappointed that bamboo is the special because she was told bamboo holds in bacteria. does anyone know anything about this?? :confused: I LOVE my bamboo products. Anyone know anything I can say to sway her into falling in love with these...

A church is having a Rummage Sale to make funds to upgrade their church kitchen. I thought this would be perfect to contact them to see if I could hold a "fundraiser" during their 2-day sale. I was thinking I could set up a booth and make a Wish List for the church. Customers could either buy...

Hopefully you guys are not too soggy!! I heard about all of the rain and you guys just can't quite catch a break...be careful and stay safe!

Hi Everyone! I'm nervous...but I'm having my 1st meeting for my own consultants. I've been to so many, but for some reason, I'm drawing a blank! How do I? What do I? Your help is greatly appreciated! Not sure why I'm having a problem here...guess it's the pressure to keep them excited...

is being in front of people... She's not sure that she can do the talking. I know she is shy, but I would hate for her to not try this because of that. I have shared with her that that's a concern for a lot of people. I told her about the 10-10-10 sort of shows. Any other suggestions?

I have a small house. Any suggestions as to where to hold a cluster meeting? ME :)

Thanks everyone, for responding again and again to my messages here. I am working with someone but I wondered if any of you have felt this way: feeling like no one will want to buy from you . . .that you are not outgoing enough even though you try to be . . .knowing that you are frequently...

I feel as if I'm a plane in the holding pattern. Everyone's on board and I'm ready to go, but have to wait to take off. I received my kit, I've booked 7 shows and now I'm just waiting. And waiting, and waiting for that first show. I've got a catalog show that's probably going to close this week...