Gotten 3 Bookings in 24 Hrs. From This

[crissy11]

I sent out my November newsletter yesterday and really needed to finish up my November and December dates for shows. Here is what I am offering based on the 60% off specials for the months. I have booked the 8th, 17th and the 4th so far. It seems like people really want something free regardless of what. I couldn't believe a free cooling rack got me a booking.. Of course I have the free products on hand and will give them at their show in front of their friends. When I do this I let the crowd know that they need to make sure that they are on my email newsletter list because they never know when I am going to throw a booking incentive out there and they will want to be the first to know. I have over 1000 people on my list now.
Besides this I also sent out 40 postcards to people who don't have email and just put that if they contact me before I contact them then they get an extra free $15 at their kitchen show. One lady who has not done a show in 4 years called me and said ok you got me. I am ready to do another show.
I hope that this helps someone who may be struggling to get their calendar filled. Sometimes it is better to give out a little something to get big rewards. I know from these shows I will get a paycheck plus have the opportunity to fill up Jan and Feb dates.
Crystal


November 8th= Deep Covered Baker for only $15 regular price is $65

November 16th= Appetizer Plates and Caddy Set for only $12 regular price is $60

November 17th= Free kitchen shears

November 30th= Trifle Bowl for only $5 regular price $39

December 1st= Free ingredients for the Jerk Chicken Nachos

December 4th= Free Stackable Cooling Rack

December 7th= Trifle Bowl for only $5 regular price $39

December 8th= Cookie Press for only $10 regular price $27

All December catalog shows will receive an extra $15 in free product.



I included these specials in my newsletter that I sent out yesterday and have booked three shows so far.

You can use these specials or create your own. Don't forget I am using the monthly 60% off for the high priced ones. For example: the trifle bowl is Dec. special for $15 so I will be paying $10 and the hostess will pay $5 for it. The cookie press is on sale in Dec. for 20% off so order it on your hostess special and get another 20-25% off. It is on sale for $21.50 and then use your hostess discount of at least 20% and her $10 then you only pay $7.20 and you have a show for December which means a check in January.

 

[mzwizard]

Ok...so with these offers, you are using THEIR hostess specials, but giving them to them at a better price? Basically offering to pay a part? Is this with a certain show amount? Love the idea, just want to make sure I have my ducks in a row before I offer it! Was just getting ready to do my Nov newsletters..plus have new folks on a listing from a craft show..and this would be awesome!

Thanks in advance for your explanation for this "newbie"! FIRST party ready to go in! WOOHOOO!

 

[mzwizard]

Me again! I guess the covered Baker was what really messed me up..that is for October...so how do you offer it at such a savings for a November show?

Thanks again!

Lorian

 

[crissy11]

I am using their 60% item and paying the difference with them. I am not doing a show amount. They know to have a show it has to be $150 minimum or it is not. They know from this that they are booking a show. I have done various incentives like this around the holidays for 8 years now and the sales are always up there with people shopping.

 

[crissy11]

With the covered baker sale I have one that I ordered from a host who didn't want hers and am giving it up for a booking.

 

[Addie4TLC]

Me again! I guess the covered Baker was what really messed me up..that is for October...so how do you offer it at such a savings for a November show?

Thanks again!

Lorian

I don't know if this is what she plans on doing but the only way I see is to date the show in October. You have the whole month of November to turn in October shows.

 

[Addie4TLC]

Great idea by the way!! People respond to getting "extras" those include customer service and throwing in unexpected free gifts when you close their show. You will have a customer for life. I had one lady do a show, when I closed her show I gave her a $15 free item that she wasn't expecting. I told her that it was because she was a wonderful host. Well the next month she suprised me with a catalog show for $400, the following month another for $300. Each time I gave her an "extra" gift. She was hooked. She must have given me 6 catalog shows! After the 3rd or 4th I told her I felt bad earning the comission she could be making, but she said she rather just sell for me. Since I know she can't resist freebies, she was one of the ones I called with the new incentive and she is now a PC consultant.

 

[pamperedpals]

What a great idea. I only have three dates left for the year. I will have to try this idea.

Thanks!

 

[mzwizard]

I don't know if this is what she plans on doing but the only way I see is to date the show in October. You have the whole month of November to turn in October shows.

Aha! So I am getting ready to close my first show...if I put that I have shows booked FOR OCTOBER.....I can do them as catalog shows, with October dates, and submit them in Novemeber, and then anyone that booked one of those shows can order the Deep Baker and so can I?

Wow...now that's a plan!

Thanks!

 

[pamperedbecky]

I am using their 60% item and paying the difference with them. I am not doing a show amount. They know to have a show it has to be $150 minimum or it is not. They know from this that they are booking a show. I have done various incentives like this around the holidays for 8 years now and the sales are always up there with people shopping.

Great idea! I've got some stuff to clear out from my PC closet (how do I accumulate so much stuff!?) so I've put together my list with similar deals that you did. I'm going to put it out in my November newsletter which I'll hopefully get out in the next few days. It'll be fun to see what responses I get. I did already send it to one person who doesn't want a show, but is going to pass it along to some people who might want one. The kinda nice thing I realized is I only have 7 open dates in Nov and Dec!! I'd LOVE to get some December shows with this, so I put some of the bigger items in December. Here's what I'm offering:

Friday Nov. 16th - I'll provide the ingredients for the demo recipes!
Sunday Nov. 18th - Simple Additions Appetizer Plate & Caddy Set for $15!! ($60 value)
Thursday Nov. 29th - Small Oval Baker for FREE! ($18.25 value)
Sunday Dec. 2nd - Beautiful Trifle Bowl for $5! ($39 value)
Saturday Dec. 8th - Microplane Adjustable Grater for FREE! ($26.50 value)
Thursday Dec. 13th - 5" Forged Cutlery Utility Knife for FREE! ($32 value)
Saturday Dec. 15th - Chillzanne Rectangle Server for FREE! ($35 value)

 

[lacychef]

Great ideas girls! I rarely send out my newsletter before the 1st, but you've got me thinking!
I wanted to send out an email about the HWC items online, but hated to right before my news.....maybe I'll just add the blurb about the pink stuff in my early news:thumbup:

 

[Julie Brown-Hietala]

Great ideasHey these are some great ideas. I am new at this and have a question. The newsletter you are all sending out, is there a template for it or are you all making it up on your own. I could use some great ideas there too. Thank you. Julie

 

[crissy11]

This is what I sent out. Of course, it has lots of color and pix. But the idea is here.
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I am cutting it close to earning the trip that I need to this year and only have until the end of December to do it.
So… I am offering these show dates and specials as a thank you for booking with me.

November 8th= Deep Covered Baker for only $15 regular price is $65
November 16th= Appetizer Plates and Caddy Set for only $12 regular price is $60
November 17th= Free kitchen shears
November 30th= Trifle Bowl for only $5 regular price $39
December 1st= Free ingredients for the Jerk Chicken Nachos
December 4th= Free Stackable Cooling Rack
December 7th= Trifle Bowl for only $5 regular price $39
December 8th= Cookie Press for only $10 regular price $27
All December catalog shows will receive an extra $15 in free product.

All December shows have to be closed by December 11th for guaranteed Christmas delivery. The official cutoff date is the 15th but I am having surgery on the 12th and cannot guarantee that I will be up to closing shows so soon afterwards. You can order online 24/7 till the cut off date with no problems.


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[ginamkiely]

i sent this to everyone on my customer list. i only put in for november because my goal is $6000 for the month.

 

[chefmeg]

I saw this thread earlier in the day and thought to myself, "they have a good idea, but I don't need to worry about November and December yet." And then it dawned on me that next week IS NOVEMBER! So, needless to say, I am working on a list of my own! Got stuff in the basement that needs to go, so this is a great way to do it!
Thanks for this idea!

 

[Addie4TLC]

Aha! So I am getting ready to close my first show...if I put that I have shows booked FOR OCTOBER.....I can do them as catalog shows, with October dates, and submit them in Novemeber, and then anyone that booked one of those shows can order the Deep Baker and so can I?

Wow...now that's a plan!

Thanks!

YES!!! Yay!!!

 

[squirrelzan]

I love the idea, but I am a little confused. For example, if I book the Dec 7th show, trifle bowl for $5. I use my "hostess special" and buy the trifle bowl, do I get another trifle bowl from your for $5? Or that is my hostess special? What if I do the show on Dec 7, thinking I can then buy the cooling rack as my host special and get the trifle bowl from you for $5? Am I just confusing myself?

 

[its_me_susan]

I sent out my November newsletter yesterday and really needed to finish up my November and December dates for shows. Here is what I am offering based on the 60% off specials for the months. I have booked the 8th, 17th and the 4th so far. It seems like people really want something free regardless of what. I couldn't believe a free cooling rack got me a booking.. Of course I have the free products on hand and will give them at their show in front of their friends. When I do this I let the crowd know that they need to make sure that they are on my email newsletter list because they never know when I am going to throw a booking incentive out there and they will want to be the first to know. I have over 1000 people on my list now.
Besides this I also sent out 40 postcards to people who don't have email and just put that if they contact me before I contact them then they get an extra free $15 at their kitchen show. One lady who has not done a show in 4 years called me and said ok you got me. I am ready to do another show.
I hope that this helps someone who may be struggling to get their calendar filled. Sometimes it is better to give out a little something to get big rewards. I know from these shows I will get a paycheck plus have the opportunity to fill up Jan and Feb dates.
Crystal


November 8th= Deep Covered Baker for only $15 regular price is $65

November 16th= Appetizer Plates and Caddy Set for only $12 regular price is $60

November 17th= Free kitchen shears

November 30th= Trifle Bowl for only $5 regular price $39

December 1st= Free ingredients for the Jerk Chicken Nachos

December 4th= Free Stackable Cooling Rack

December 7th= Trifle Bowl for only $5 regular price $39

December 8th= Cookie Press for only $10 regular price $27

All December catalog shows will receive an extra $15 in free product.



I included these specials in my newsletter that I sent out yesterday and have booked three shows so far.

You can use these specials or create your own. Don't forget I am using the monthly 60% off for the high priced ones. For example: the trifle bowl is Dec. special for $15 so I will be paying $10 and the hostess will pay $5 for it. The cookie press is on sale in Dec. for 20% off so order it on your hostess special and get another 20-25% off. It is on sale for $21.50 and then use your hostess discount of at least 20% and her $10 then you only pay $7.20 and you have a show for December which means a check in January.

LOVE it! Thanks for sharing! I was going to offer an extra $35 for catalog/web shows that reach $350 (before ship/tax); basically 10%, but your idea is even better.

 

[tinat51796]

I love the idea, but I am a little confused. For example, if I book the Dec 7th show, trifle bowl for $5. I use my "hostess special" and buy the trifle bowl, do I get another trifle bowl from your for $5? Or that is my hostess special? What if I do the show on Dec 7, thinking I can then buy the cooling rack as my host special and get the trifle bowl from you for $5? Am I just confusing myself?

I was thinking the same thing. I really like this idea but since I'm just starting out I don't have the free stuff to give away and I can't afford to put that much of my own money into the orders. Any suggestions for other freebies and discounts that might not cost so much from me? Thanks!

 

[pamperedbecky]

I was thinking the same thing. I really like this idea but since I'm just starting out I don't have the free stuff to give away and I can't afford to put that much of my own money into the orders. Any suggestions for other freebies and discounts that might not cost so much from me? Thanks!

Definitely don't put any more money into it! Some day you'll have "extras" that you can use for things like this. Maybe offer to bring the ingredients and a couple 2 liters of pop for certain dates. That way YOU have control over what recipes to make and you can decide how much you want to spend. If you don't want to put the $$ into it to send out their invitations for them, if you have a website, offer to send out evites for them. Even small things (like the door prize items on the supply order) is a nice little extra. Lots of people might be motivated by ANYTHING that's free, even if it's small.

 

[mommyhugz1978]

What a great idea.......... I love it ... I need to get more dates on my calender so I might try this.

 

[kcjodih]

Question for those of you who do this regularly or at least have done this in the past with positive results...what about the shows you already have booked? I'd like to email all of my email list however I'm concerned that the hosts I do have on my calendar for November will feel slighted or want to change their date to get something offered, or want something offered for THEIR booking. I know I would! How do you handle this? Has it ever happened to you and if so, what did you do?

 

[its_me_susan]

Great idea! I've got some stuff to clear out from my PC closet (how do I accumulate so much stuff!?) so I've put together my list with similar deals that you did. I'm going to put it out in my November newsletter which I'll hopefully get out in the next few days. It'll be fun to see what responses I get. I did already send it to one person who doesn't want a show, but is going to pass it along to some people who might want one. The kinda nice thing I realized is I only have 7 open dates in Nov and Dec!! I'd LOVE to get some December shows with this, so I put some of the bigger items in December. Here's what I'm offering:

Friday Nov. 16th - I'll provide the ingredients for the demo recipes!
Sunday Nov. 18th - Simple Additions Appetizer Plate & Caddy Set for $15!! ($60 value)
Thursday Nov. 29th - Small Oval Baker for FREE! ($18.25 value)
Sunday Dec. 2nd - Beautiful Trifle Bowl for $5! ($39 value)
Saturday Dec. 8th - Microplane Adjustable Grater for FREE! ($26.50 value)
Thursday Dec. 13th - 5" Forged Cutlery Utility Knife for FREE! ($32 value)
Saturday Dec. 15th - Chillzanne Rectangle Server for FREE! ($35 value)

Love these too! Are they all in boxes?

 

[lockhartkitchen]

Great ideas! I take a calendar to shows with the pictures in each box so guests can see it in person. I pass the calendar around so everyone can see what I am giving away. I will start this in November when I am booking for December the twelve days of Christmas. which are my 12 available days.

 

[crissy11]

Question for those of you who do this regularly or at least have done this in the past with positive results...what about the shows you already have booked? I'd like to email all of my email list however I'm concerned that the hosts I do have on my calendar for November will feel slighted or want to change their date to get something offered, or want something offered for THEIR booking. I know I would! How do you handle this? Has it ever happened to you and if so, what did you do?

To answer this question... I have done this for 8 years and so far, knock on wood, I have only had 2 hosts that questioned what they would be getting extra. I told them I would bring them a surprise to their show as a thank you. What I done for them was to take a small gift bag and fill it with holiday candy, a season's best, citrus peeler and quick cut knife and tied it up really pretty with lots of ribbon. They were thrilled and most actually forget reading your email by the time you do their show that they are thrilled that you gave them something soo extravagant.

 

[pamperedbecky]

Love these too! Are they all in boxes?

Yep! Never opened either.

To answer this question... I have done this for 8 years and so far, knock on wood, I have only had 2 hosts that questioned what they would be getting extra. I told them I would bring them a surprise to their show as a thank you. What I done for them was to take a small gift bag and fill it with holiday candy, a season's best, citrus peeler and quick cut knife and tied it up really pretty with lots of ribbon. They were thrilled and most actually forget reading your email by the time you do their show that they are thrilled that you gave them something soo extravagant.

That's a great idea! That's what I was planning to do if anyone questions it.

 

[stacywhitlow]

I love the idea, but I am a little confused. For example, if I book the Dec 7th show, trifle bowl for $5. I use my "hostess special" and buy the trifle bowl, do I get another trifle bowl from your for $5? Or that is my hostess special? What if I do the show on Dec 7, thinking I can then buy the cooling rack as my host special and get the trifle bowl from you for $5? Am I just confusing myself?

I agree. You would have to specify that the $5 is the hostess special of the month. You could word it to say..."choose monthly host special for only $5" that way they know they are only able to get one and then they have a choice too.

 

[heat123]

I was going to do something similar in Dec. book these dates and get x free (to fill up my calander) as my Dec. are pretty slow with all of the holiday madness that goes on. I was going to use the Suprise box items I got from confrence. Good luck to all! I hope I get some good results when I send my email!??

 

[tinat51796]

Definitely don't put any more money into it! Some day you'll have "extras" that you can use for things like this. Maybe offer to bring the ingredients and a couple 2 liters of pop for certain dates. That way YOU have control over what recipes to make and you can decide how much you want to spend. If you don't want to put the $$ into it to send out their invitations for them, if you have a website, offer to send out evites for them. Even small things (like the door prize items on the supply order) is a nice little extra. Lots of people might be motivated by ANYTHING that's free, even if it's small.

Thanks for those suggestions! I hadn't thought about all the little things that I could do! I love this site. I'm really struggling to get bookings so this gives me so many ideas. Now I just have to implement them!

 

[archie]

Thanks so much for all the great ideas! I am having a really tough time getting bookings with the Holidays so near. I'll definitely be taking some of the offers to my potential hosts. This could even work for catalog shows. I just added this to an e-mail for a potential customer/host.

I am personally offering the following booking incentives:
Deep Covered Baker for only $15 (Reg. $65) when you book & close a show by Nov. 12th
Trifle Bowl for only $5 (Reg. $39) when you book and close a show by Dec. 11th..which is the cutoff for Christmas delivery.

I am desperately trying to get something in for the end of Oct--early Nov. so I hope I get a bite.