Creating the Perfect Packets for Guests

[pckellyd]

Not sure if this is the right forum, but what do you put together in packets to hand out to guests? Right now, I have the catalog, sales receipt and a file I found on why to purchase and use stoneware.

I have a lot of money out right now in booths with my recruiter and the supplies I need to get for those, I'm mostly looking for things I can print up from home or ideas for adding down the road.

 

[chefann]

You really don't need anything special to hand out. My former director was pretty successful using just a catalog and order form.My guest folders have some page protectors in the middle, and I put things in there so that I don't have to replace them often. I have current month guest special with next month's host special on the back, host a show flyer (from supply order), and some recruiting info. In the pockets of the folder I put a catalog, order form, sticky tabs (from Merrill) and a drawing slip.

 

[KrisGio]

I usually put a catalog, order form on one side and the host and guest specials, recruiting info and a drawing slip on the other. I also have a spot where I can put my business card. I have a label on there that says "Feel free to take all the flyers, The green folder is all I desire." Sometimes they take the stuff and sometimes not. But at least I get the folders back. :O)

 

[pcsharon1]

I used to have guest folders that had the clear sheets in them and I put flyers and things in there and I found that not only did I not have their attention during the show because they were looking at the stuff, it really didn't do anything to get their attention. Only once or twice did anyone ask me questions and I don't think it ever resulted in anything. I tried giving the entire guest packet out after the show and that didn't do any good either.

Now I just give them a catalog and an order form. I don't see the point in paying extra money for flyers that aren't helping me when the catalogs are so fabulous and telling people what I want them to know in the first place.

My show average is higher now than it was before and I carry less stuff. I'm happy all around using only the catalog and order form.

 

[pckellyd]

Thanks for the quick replies! I'm going to stick with the catalog and order form, and passing around things like the guest/host specials, the new signing promotion, etc...

I'm really trying to avoid reinventing the wheel and wasting time planning instead of doing!