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LydiaM replied:

I really feel for you as these type of people can sometimes not even be worth the phone costs, postage costs and more importantly your time but you need to remember that not everybody is organised and it may really be all worth it.

Maybe you need to move on and re book her for a later date but on the date that you book her, have 2 parties booked in - one for early afternoon & one for evening - so that way if you turn up and not such a great success, you have you other one to look forward to but in saying all this, you can sometimes have a small guest turn out and it be a fantastic party so never give up!

Start phoning all your prior hostess and offer them a voucher of some sort to re-book with you or door knock, letterbox drop, hire a stall in a shopping centre but the best way to get parties is at a party...just an idea.

Best of Luck....let us know how you go.

SaucyKath replied:

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I have tried my hardest to make her party a success but what can i do for someone who doesnt see that you actually need guests????

I really feel for you as these type of people can sometimes not even be worth the phone costs, postage costs and more importantly your time.

I would personally move on

OK So no doubt I wont be making any friends by saying this but really I can't beleive what I just read!   It seems to me that you're writing this party off as a failure before its even been held.   Well guess what it WILL BE if thats the way you're seeing it.   

Time and time again, I see the awesome girls on my team have amazing parties with just a few guests.  Of course most of their parties have better numbers but still you work with what you've got!    Just very recently one of our newest Party Plan Consultants had an absolutely sensational party with just 3 people there!  Not only were her sales amazing for such a small turnout but she also booked another 2 parties from it!   And the other thing that makes me so proud of this PP Consultant is that she's never even been in the PP industry before!   Still on her "Starter Parties" which it sounds like you are too.

The success to ANY party - no matter the size - is how well the consultant presents her party & of course how great the products are!

As far as RSVPing goes - really this is no indication at all that theres not going to be anyone turn up!   The Hostess HAS given out the invitations - and really she did so 5 days before the party so thats still time for everyone to decide they are coming.  Quite frankly an invite given to me about a week beforehand is going to stick in my memory a lot more than if it was handed to me 2 or 3 weeks before the event.

My point in all this being we should NEVER EVER "write off" a party before its even been held.   YES you're not feeling very confident after your discussions with the Hostess; and TRUE we can all experience a "flop" - but you know what turn up with all the confidence in the world and YOU WILL have a successful party.     If just a few turn up - so be it!   Give those guests and the Hostess the courtesy of giving them the best party you possibly can!  

clarebear why not spend today not only chatting with your Upline about some tips for getting Party Bookings, but also reading as many motivational articles as you can - search the Internet theres some great info out there!  We even have a topic here on this great site that will lead you in the right direction to some great sites!

No doubt many of you have seen me quote this before - I know my Team definitely has a few times now - but it really is true  ......

"Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try."

Go out there with a winning attitude!  and you'll WIN everytime!

clarebear have a Sensational Day tomorrow!   Kath

ExMember148 replied:

http://www.partyplan.com/forum/topic.php?tid=2286

marina replied:

HI Claire bear,

Never think of what is in it for you, but what you can do for the hostess.

She has booked a party and she is trying. Go and do the party and have fun.  you will be rewarded somewhere down the track.

I never ask the hostesses how many guests she is having when i make the phone call. For me it does not matter. Sure it would be great if every party i did had 10 women but that is not reality.

Somtimes the big partie have disappoining sales and the little ones are big sales.  I never know and each party i do is a complete surprise.

One lady called heather was going to cancel on me as  no one could make it but her sister. She felt like she would be wasting my time.  I said to her " look you tried.  i will come over for a coffee and cake and we will have a private viewing ( remember do this for fun and you will be rewarded)

anyway 2 ladies. i sold close to $400  and she ended up joining the business a week later. She is a super star.

Now i could have turned the other way and though " yeah i am wasting my time) but if you want to make a success of your business treat every hostess equally regardless of numbers and you will be a winner in more ways then one.

There have been times where i have done $100 shows and $1000 dollar shows.. it does not matter.

have fun. do not look for $$$$, and  trust me the $$$$$ will come......

all the best

clarebear1983 replied:

She cancelled it just a few minutes ago because she couldnt handle having to find people to come along......................

I didnt write the party off before it happened, i realised today that she hadnt done anything inspite of encouraging phone calls, messages and offers to help her.  Apparently she has done this to other partyplanners and blames everyone  but herself when no one turns up.  So i am not the only one that has booked her that feels this way.

mangoscrapping replied:

Hi

just wondering what do you sell?

Cathie

clarebear1983 replied:

I do nutrimetics

clarebear1983 replied:

The thing that upset me the most is i found out a few minutes ago that she didnt even try!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thats why i tried to get her over so that i could help her do the invites and send them out with her so that she didnt have to do it all, but she kept cancelling.

SaucyKath replied:

clare - all of this kind of thing can happen to anyone of us.  Doesn't matter if we've been doing it 4 weeks or 4 years.    The key though - is to learn from it (you already have) - and move on!  Stay positive - get the support from your Manager/Upline (remember we aren't mind readers we need to be told whats on your mind, and what you need a hand with sometimes) - and read as many books, etc. that you can.  Why not even grab yourself some great DVDs?

www.spectrummarketing.com.au  has some great items available.  

PS Let me know if you want the FRANK info.

Zammy replied:

Clarebear, I think you're upset so much about this party because you mentioned it was the last booking in your diary.

Let it go honey, we all have parties like this, some hostesses just aren't able to have successful parties.

I'm with Kath on what your next step should be, definately talk to your upline, it's her job to give you advice and support in situations like this. She'll have ideas and hopefully encouragement that will help you get back on your feet.

Good luck and let us know how you are going!

Shannon

clarebear1983 replied:

I am meeting with my upline on saturday to discuss my business direction.

I am also going to prepare a mailbox drop with a booking bonus offer for the month of August for people.  I am giving my hubby some vouchers to give his uni friends to entice them to book Spa's.

I am going to donate a door prize to my church's quiz night (put in a gift, voucher and business card).

I am thinking of putting a free raffle out somewhere so that is on the go at the same time as my childcare's fundraiser.  i will call some babyshops as soon as I talk to my upline about getting some products (she has a bunch of stuff that i can use).

Any other advice would be good!

I am going to find some business and have a full diary before i go away at the end of August! That is my personal challenge.  I want 3 Spa's at least before I leave (i know its not a lot to some people but its a challenge for me!!!)

SaucyKath replied:

YES!   There's that great spirit thats going to see you acheive!

Zammy replied:

Fantastic attitude Clarebear!!
I hope your effort yields fantastic results!!

Hel replied:

Hi Clare,

Do you live in Brisbane at all? if you do, I have an event that you maybe interested in that would help your business.

Chin up hey, I know how hard and disheartening it can be when parties are a letdown but you cant let them get to you and let you feel defeated, think of it as a learning curve. I think the ideas you have come up with are great, good luck and keep us updated on how you go.

clarebear1983 replied:

no i dont live in brissy i live in perth lol

Kelly replied:

YAY! Another Perth girl! Which company are you with?

SaucyKath replied:

Kelly & clarebear - this is starting to look like a WIN WIN situation.  Kelly needs another August booking to help her reach her next level & clarebear you need an August booking too!   Can't think of a better reason for a party swap - and clarebear you'll get to see how a true PP Professional operates.   thats got to be inspiring!

clarebear1983 replied:

Kelly: I am with Nutrimetics.

A party swap would be a cool idea-but we deal with similar products (although I am pretty interested in the fragrences and aromathearpy part of Le Reve as N has limited ones for this and i like those kind of things!)

clarebear1983 replied:

by the way, how on earth do you quote on this thing???

Marie replied:

Sounds like she really doesn't want a party. Maybe she booked the party just to help you out. I have done that recently and even though I really do not want a jewellry party and have postponed till October, I will still try to get guests, but my heart isn't it. The things you do for friends.

Marie