How Can Vendors Effectively Engage Brides at Expos Without Overwhelming Them?

[jcwarr]

just wondering if anyone else who did a bridal expo is having trouble with the brides. the few i have contacted have been so inundated with calls from every vendor at the expo that they are having to change their numbers and emails!!! i feel terrible - it's the reason why i would never give out my info at one of these events! however - how are we supposed to get them 'hooked' on pampered chef if they are so sick of getting phone calls. we are putting together a bridal open house and inviting all the brides and sending out a letter - but i was just curious what everyone else was doing. and if anyone else encountered the same problems.
thanks

 

[chefkeri]

Yup, Meeeee tooooooo!Hi,
I have been experiencing the same deal. But, the way I see it, they need the info, otherwise they wouldn't have put their info down...

I have been gently calling. I also have sent mail (snail). Sometimes (I do this) people like to see paper... not email, not phone calls.... paper.

Still haven't gotten any registries for my expense... But, I am still hopefull and really learned a lot from the experience.

Don't give up. I have had tons of ups/downs... It will come ~ I find, patience is part of this business too... at least for me.
Good Luck!

 

[jcwarr]

thank you!thanks for your post keri - it has been a little frustrating as i spent many hours on my feet and i haven't gotten one registry yet!!! but i will stay positive and keep trying!!!
jen

 

[mrssyvo]

I am doing an expo in July, and we plan to have the brides-to-be complete the wish list there, and we will enter the registry for them, and mail them the info. If they complete the wish list there, they receive a free gift. That creates the relationship right on the spot, and so we are not bothering them when we contact them later, we are furthering our relationship. A group from our cluster handled in this way before, and it worked well

 

[ChefTara]

How are you getting them to fill out the wish list? Do you have the document you will be using that you can share?

Thanks!
Tara