Why some women do not book parties

renking replied:

hmmm I know this is an old topic (and I'm sure you've already received replies to this)... but some reasons could be "too busy" - just don't have the time; they may feel their house/unit/flat etc is too small to host a party; some are there for the "social" factor - not for the products; could be an influence from their partner (he might not want her to host any of the parties?); just don't have the money (they've already spent it at their friend's party) etc

do these help? some of these I've heard, others just came to me (looking for objections/excuses people wouldn't host a party).

cheers,
Ren :)

partyplans replied:

Direct selling is often perceived as pressure selling.

Almost every woman I have met likes to buy stuff... but none want to be 'sold' stuff.

The Party Plan is a very viable sales medium, but not everyone is interested. Rather than say 'I am not interested in what you have to offer', people will make various excuses.

eg: I bet some of you pretended you were not home last time JW's or Mormons came knocking at your door  . Same thing (they are direct selling too!, except not members of the DSAA).

Janine replied:

Hi Marina,

I have had a lady ring quite a few times trying to get me to book a party with her. I finally had enough this weekend and told the truth and I do not hink she was too happy. Do not get me wronge her range is stunning (clothing will not mention names etc...) but totally out of my price range and also I my friends simply can not afford to spend $150 on a single peice of clothing. I felt she was wasting her own time by keep calling me. Then she asked if I wanted join - not happy. Some people do not get the hint.

I can see why some ladies just do not want to have parties - it a personal thing. I have friends who love to go the shops and the sales but for me give the internet or a party any day. No hassel with ques, parting etc... 

At the end of the day some ladies are just not party people and others love parties.

Cheers

Janine

anadesigns replied:

I think there is an endless list of reasons as to why women dont book parties 

I was recently talking to a friend who she said to me that when one of the parties was finished that she attended to recently was that 6 out of the 8 people whom were there were saying they "dont need to book a party" as there other friends get roped in so often they just let them book one & just go along when they get invited to the parties & they would rather be invited to one & buy what they want rather then "book" one where they feel obligated

There is ALWAYS some sort of an excuse LOL

Has anyone got any ideas to make it EASIER to get more woman to book parties or any tricks of the trade they care to share LOL

Kelly replied:

Some people find the whole "would you like to have a party" threatening. So what I've been doing is doing the booking bids thing during the party and then talking to the guests one -on-one when taking their orders. What I would do is to use open questions. For example "Have you ever thought of having your own party?" Sure you can still get a no but you can then always ask another question as well. Something like - if were to think about it would you be a weeknight or a weekend girl? etc...

Recently Ive found that any no's weren't really no's, if that makes any sense. They had just wanted more information.

A friends of mine also uses this method when asking for bookings  and is a bit cheeky. If she's still got a no she will ask if thats no for now or no forever.

Something else you might consider is asking the hostess who out of her friends is most likely to book.

hope some of these ideas will help!

UCWDanielle replied:

Just thought I'd add a couple of other reasons people may have for not wanting to host a party.

I think some people don't book parties for the fear of failing.  They might think that they won't have enough people turn up or enough in sales and that they will waste your time.

Another thing that can put people off is if they have been to a party where the hostess goes all out in catering.  They then think that they would have to do the same.

Melinda replied:

Hi Girls,

Have you tried playing booking games?

I have tried a game that usually works, you do have to make it very, very clear if you play this game, you might end up with your own party.

Work out what you would like to give as gifts for booking parties, then on a small piece of paper write something like

Congratulations, you have won a body lotion valued at $34.99 with a party booking.

You will recieve your free gift at your party.

Not all of them have bookings on them, the ones without a party get a smaller gift, usually they would get this with their order.

Use 6 - 8 balloons, put one of your folded papers inside each balloon.The ones who play then have to blow up their balloon, tie it, then burst it between their knees. Have a small gift for the one who bursts theirs the quickest. With 6 balloons I would have 4 bookings.

Give the gift at their party so the guests can see what the host got, and hopefully they too will book to get their FREE gift.

Hope it helps

Melinda

mangoscrapping replied:

Hi Melinda

I love that game idea, I have two parties this weekend I might try that out.

I agree it can be hard to make bookings,  try not to calling them parties I think the word party has such a big stigma attached to it that it is off putting, try asking for a get together so you can meet thier friends too, also when you are doing their order make little comments about how nice it is to have met them and if there is more in the range they would like at a later date, usually when I go to a party I find there are many more things than I can afford on the day so I would guess it is the same for most, also if they dont want a party of thier own always offer the availability to purchase from you anytime, you then leave the door open for more sales and the possibility of future bookings.

Kelly replied:

I completely agree, sometimes the word party itself can put people off.

Instead I've used:

Sampling session - after all they are sampling the perfumes etc

Girls nights

Pampering session

get-together

Even something as simple as saying 'why not have a few girlfriends over for a coffee and some chocolate, try some gorgeous fragrance and see what ones we like best"  - adapt as needed.

Any other suggestions out there?