Dating HOW TOs! Generally future datings come from current datings/parties. You will find that each party is the best place to get bookings. That is why it is so key to have fun, informative and exciting presentations. Keep the guests attention, show your products off with enthusiasm to generate sales, and make sure everyone has fun so that the guests want to book their own parties. One major key to getting datings from parties is to let every guest know what your hostess’ receive for having a party. If your hostess receives a special dating gift, present it to her at the beginning of the party. If she earns a percentage of sales, make sure you announce the total value of her gifts once or twice while you’re gathering sales and present the total at the end of the party. During your presentation/party you can use your personal party average to demonstrate how many gifts a hostess is likely to receive. If your average party is $500 and your hostess receive 15% in gifts, take $75 of product from your display or have it already set up separately from the display. During your presentation, place those items in one of your guests’ laps, and explain, “This is what my hostesses receive on average. Would you like to receive this much in FREE gifts?” Of course they do! And you tell them that by hosting a party she can have that much or more. A great way to show the MOST is to have that level of the host gift from the catalog or flyer!!
More tips on dating parties: Always grow your contact list. Instead of just handing out a business card or flyer, ask for the person’s name, email & phone number and set a day and time to call her. Blank sticky notes already on them allows for them write their information on and you just pull it off! Try to make at 2- 3 calls per day for datings and recruits. Do this faithfully and assure yourself a full date book. Have an open house in your home and invite your neighbors. Make it a ‘get acquainted’ party and share with them what you do and about who you and your family are. Have a Mystery Hostess drawing; this is where you award the hostess credits to one or more of the guests. Attend trade shows, fairs, expos, events. Check on local activities and reserve well in advance. Be sure to have a drawing for a small prize, this assures you many names and phone numbers to call as booking and recruit leads.