Hostess Coaching

During a show, recognize the Hostess for the things she did to help her show be more successful. Be sure to mention extra incentives she received for returning her guest list promptly, outside orders, obtaining bookings prior to her show, etc. SHOW THEM THE MONEY!!!!

Present your hostess with a small gift at the start of her show as a thank you for hostessing. ALWAYS MAKE YOUR HOSTESS FEEL IMPORTANT!!! This WILL entice others to book with you!

Be certain to bring Hostess Packets with you to shows to give out immediately when a party is booked. It will not only give you a few minutes to go through it with your future hostess, but it will save you lots of postage costs!

Ask for the guest list to be returned within 5 days–offer a little something extra for this. Place a small sticker on your invitation to remind her of this, so she’ll see it when she’s filling it out. Always include a self-addressed stamped envelope for her to mail it back to you.

If you don’t receive it back within 5 days, give your hostess a call right away to remind her. If there is a problem with her date, etc., I would much rather find out NOW rather than having a cancellation a few days before the party.

If you receive a guest list with less than 20 names, consider working with your hostess to “pick her brain” about who she knows.

Be sure your Hostess is aware of monthly specials, etc. that you are offering, not only for herself, but to promote when she is collecting outside orders.

Include a wish list so that you can work together towards her goal of receiving everything she would like! Help her set a goal for her party, outside orders, bookings, etc.

ALWAYS set the level of expectation to close the night of the show!!! This way she and all her guests are sure to receive their products in a prompt manner. And, it also saves you money on making a return trip, which is especially practical if your hostess lives some distance from you!

Be sure to offer the opportunity to your hostess! Include the information in her hostess packet and chat with her about it during one of your hostess calls.