Tips For Never Ending Bookings

If your goal is to be a successful purse party consultant, you’ll understand the key is to find people to host a purse parties. Here are a few tips that I use to keep my appointment book full of purse party bookings.

1.      Print out business cards. Most computer word programs have templates and you can get blank, perforated sheets at an office supply store. Enclose one in any bills you pay, or attach one if you pay for services by check. Examples might be the babysitter, the exterminator, the tree trimmer, your insurance agent and others you do business with.

2.      Where ever you go shopping or are out in public, be friendly, be warm and make eye contact. Strike up a conversation. Compliment them on their outfit and say that you’ve “just the thing” they need to go with it. Get their contact number and address to send them a catalog or invitation to a party.  If the person is showing interest and you’re getting a good feeling just ask her is she’d host a purse party.

3.      Distribute flyers or business cards around the neighborhood or at apartment complexes, condos and businesses nearby, if it’s all right to do so. Please take “No Soliciting” signs seriously.

4.      Ask a lady in front of you while you’re waiting in line if she would like to get a free purse, no strings attached. Show them your purse, or wallet. Tell them about its quality and how you got it. Then just ask, “Would you like to host a purse party?”

5.      Always ask for referrals. Do they know of anyone who would be interested in getting a free purse? Or if they’re people who have hosted a party of yours, ask them if they know anyone else who would like to host one?

6.      Customer Appreciation Days.  If your hair salon or pet groomer is having one, ask if you can bring your merchandise and you will give them 20% of the sales as a thank you.

7.      Follow up on your clients who have hosted purse parties in the past. Would they care to host another? Volunteer to help them with their hot and warm lists or provide some guests of your own.

8.      By all means, follow up with people who have purchased merchandise at your parties. Don’t hound them, of course, but call a few weeks later and ask for feedback on the products they purchased and the party in general. If they seem excited, talk to them about hosting a party. Keeping those ripples spreading in an outward direction.

9.      Act like you’re busy and your schedule is filling up for bookings, even if you’re not. Busy people appear to be successful people. People also feel a sense of excitement that they can squeeze into your schedule. It makes them feel important and also more respectful of your time. But don’t be gruff or pushy in an effort to appear important it won’t get them to host a purse party.

10.  Plan parties 2-4 weeks out to give you and your host ample time to get together, send out invitations, plan the menu, help with follow ups and most importantly keep your hostess upbeat.

For those purse party consultants looking for ladies to host a purse party keeping your appointment book full I hope these tips can help.