Booking Home Parties To Benefit Your Hostess
Do you ever feel uncomfortable imposing on your friends , family and new contacts to host a party? Do you feel that people are looking at you differently because you think they are thinking you have your own agenda? Do you feel like you are asking everyone for favors?
Sorry to say, but, the truth is “it’s not about you.”
Often consultants run their home party business incorrectly by asking for bookings. Many consultants assume their hostesses are doing them a favor by holding a party. Well the truth is there are a ton of benefits for the hostess to hold a party and have a fun filled evening amongst their own friends. With most companies, including Sydney Andrews, the hostesses earn a large percentage of FREE product based on party sales. Also, additional items often can be purchased by the hostess for half off. Many direct sales companies offer benefits to the guests as well, currently Sydney Andrews offers 10% off all orders over $100.00. Therefore this is a win, win, win senario- the hostess is eligible for free and discounted jewelry, the guests are eligible for discounted items and the consultant earns his/her commission!
Below are some examples of how you can approach booking a party- which one sounds best to you?
1. “Jane, my company is holding an annual conference and by booking a party I will be one step closer to being able to go this year”
2. “Jane, I am so glad you enjoy the jewelry as much as I do. I would love to help you get as many pieces of jewelry as you can for as little cost as possible. The best way to do this is to purchase an item tonight and book a party as soon as possible so you can earn the rest. I have a few nights available in the next two weeks, would Tues. or Thurs of next week work for you? This is a great opportunity to spend quality time with your friends and earn free and discounted jewelry”
3. “Jane, I know you are fond of this jewelry line. Would you like to host a party for me?”
When booking parties it is better for the sentence to not end with “for me” type phrase. In option 2, “for me” was not mentioned at all. When you focus on the other person it is not perceived as a favor anymore but as a geniune opportunity! When you approach it this way you will actually be helping them! Don’t forget, you are providing a wonderful service of FREE and discounted products to your hostesses and guests!
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