How many of you don't ask for a booking?

ejsmum replied:

Hi Marina,

This is a good question. I am still guilty of sometimes 'assuming' that someone would not be interested in booking and then not asking, however, I should have learnt by now never to assume........... For example, one host who didn't even have any kids yet but was really passionate about reading to her kids when they arrived!  She had 12 guests, nearly $1000 in sales and 2 bookings at her party. Just goes to show you......

Do you always ask every guest at the party?  I guess it would seem odd from the guests perspective if some people are asked and some not.  I'm also guessing that if someone says no you will ask again later as well.

I'd be interested to hear your approach - how to ask everyone without seeming too pushy I guess..........

marina replied:

Do you always ask every guest at the party?  I guess it would seem odd from the guests perspective if some people are asked and some not.

Yes i ask every single guest. you have to.. never assume- example they look rich- not interested.. very quiet -- not interested..  take each individual , explain the hostess program and wait for a yes or no....  and then work from  what they tell you. always try and convince them but do not push.

  I'm also guessing that if someone says no you will ask again later as well.

definitley ask again, you have to go into a party with the belief you will walk away with 2 bookings. if they all say no, then go to the one that spent the most and ask again, and then go to the friendliest one and ask again.  etc. etc..

I'd be interested to hear your approach - how to ask everyone without seeming too pushy I guess..........

again explain the hostess program, tell them you need at least 1 booking so hostess gets this for free. blah blah blah.. you have to convince them you have a great hostess program.

if they say ; i have no friends'  go to the hostess and say  :: if jenny has a party will  you come and bring a friend or two.

the hostess will say yes.

then i say .. see you already have a party. what date will you like?

got the booking!!!

just one example ......

broadmere1 replied:

I beleive that the party plan system is based around future bookings.  This is how you spread your customer base.  This is how we share the products.  Bookings create interest, interest creates income and enjoyment for what we do.

We do not know how others think or what there budget is.  It is very acceptable to ask if someone would like to hold their own show.  This is the business.

My thoughts,

Cheers,

Margie www.broadmere1889.com