Mystery Host Show: Unexpected Responses & Unforeseen Benefits

[PCMelissa]

I sent out my email asking for participants for a Mystery Host show the month I have my baby. I got 2 responses. I was thinking of sending something out as a reminder that says "Only 3 more spots available". The thing is, I kinda hate to lie to my customers. Also, if I let the 2 people who did respond do this show do I just give them whatever benefits I can get? And pretend like others got the other prizes I offered?

Again, I just kinda hate to lie. I guess it is not really lying, but more of just not telling all the truth.

So, if the show JUST makes $150, I can give one person the half-off item and the other the 60% off the SA stuff. ANd then not let them know that the show never got to $1,000.

Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks in Advance.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

When I did this, I got 4 responses back via email, and had to do some calling to get the rest of my participants. You might want to call some of the people you emailed and check in with them about doing it! I wouldn't give up on them yet!

 

[sklay723]

I don't think a show earns a half-price item unless it reaches the $300 mark...my host club each month gets the host that month $25 in free products, plus that month's host special...I encourage the host to try and get outside orders to get themselves to the $300 mark so they can also get the half-price item.

Good luck, whatever you decide to do!

 

[JAE]

I don't think a show earns a half-price item unless it reaches the $300 mark...my host club each month gets the host that month $25 in free products, plus that month's host special...I encourage the host to try and get outside orders to get themselves to the $300 mark so they can also get the half-price item.

Good luck, whatever you decide to do!

Both of her hosts would be bringing in $150 so together it's a $300 show.

I'm planning to do this for November. I'll be calling everyone who I think would want to do this. I'll also have it in my e-mail newsletter and I have a brochure from Vista that I'll send out, with info. I'm really planning on getting 10 people because I'm going to make personal calls.

 

[lacychef]

Yes, don't give up yet! Get on the phone, and talk about it to people as you're out & about. You can do it!

 

[sklay723]

Both of her hosts would be bringing in $150 so together it's a $300 show.

I'm planning to do this for November. I'll be calling everyone who I think would want to do this. I'll also have it in my e-mail newsletter and I have a brochure from Vista that I'll send out, with info. I'm really planning on getting 10 people because I'm going to make personal calls.

Oops! Sorry, missed that part. You can tell I haven't done one of these yet!

 

[JAE]

Oops! Sorry, missed that part. You can tell I haven't done one of these yet!

No problem. I am queen of missing details because I skim quite often.

 

[rlombas]

Hi there,First of all, congratulations on your upcoming bundle of joy! It's understandable that you may be feeling torn about the responses to your Mystery Host show. However, I do want to assure you that there is no need to feel like you are lying to your customers.Instead of sending out a reminder that there are only three spots left, you could simply send a follow-up email thanking those who have already responded and mentioning that there are still a couple of spots available. This way, you are not making any false claims and are still encouraging others to join in.As for the benefits for the two who have already responded, it is completely up to you how you want to handle it. You could give them the full benefits as promised, or you could offer them a smaller incentive for participating in a smaller show. It's important to communicate openly and honestly with your customers, so if the show does not reach the $1,000 mark, it's best to let them know and offer a smaller reward.At the end of the day, what matters most is building and maintaining trust with your customers. So, be transparent and communicate openly with them. I hope this helps and wish you all the best with your Mystery Host show and your new addition to the family! Best,