Home Party Plan Theme Shows

Your home party show must be fun for the guests. A reputation for fun shows will bring you a steady supply of bookings.

If your home party bookings or your attendance are low, then you may want to consider theme shows. Depending on your product line, there are a wide variety of theme shows that you can consider.

There are two types of theme shows:

• One type revolves around a product or service and the total show changes depending upon the theme.
• The other type is a theme that changes from the guest perspective and your presentation is always the same.

On first reading the above statement you may be confused. Let’s talk about the latter type first. Examples of theme shows that change while your presentation remains the same are: a Mexican theme, a luau theme or a pool party theme. In those themes, the decor, the food and beverage and maybe attire would change, possibly even the music, but your presentation would basically follow the same format.

These are the types of theme shows that I do. I only run theme shows in January to give that month a special meaning and really nothing changes for me regarding the demo. I may change up the recipe a bit, get out my Hawaiian shirt and offer a prize for the best tropical hat or shirt, but other than that all is the same.

This is an easy way to create themes and interest in booking a show. When you say at your show: “Next month I have two themes: Tropical Vacation and Margaritaville” you will create a sense of urgency with your guests and a desire for booking a show.

Home Party Themes – Same Show Routine

Here are some home party themes that you can use and still keep the same show routine that you always use. No need to change up your demo and complicate life!!!

• Chocoholic City
• Pool Party
• Pajama Party (This was really fun! Everyone arrived in street clothes, changed when it was time to leave we all drove home in our PJs!)
• Hospital Party
• Disco or ’70s show or hippy attire
• Hawaiian Luau
• Tropical Vacation
• Margaritaville
• Mexican Fiesta
• Patriotic Theme (I usually call this the Red, White and Blueberry party)
• Wine and Cheese Party

Theme Parties Will Boost Party Plan Sales

A theme show that changes your whole demo is a little more complicated and needs to be thought out a little more thoroughly.

A theme party will boost your sales if you focus on a product or service that has good value. A theme show could highlight your most valuable service or product. For example:

• If you work for a cosmetic company, a theme show highlighting your anti-aging line might be called “The Fountain Of Youth”.
• You could call a theme show highlighting your lipstick line “The Lip Tickler”.
• Another example would be if a kitchen tool company consultant has a “Cookie Swap” show.

Keep in mind that a product oriented theme show should have a high end price point. In the examples above the lipstick show sounds like fun but most likely will not necessarily generate as high sales as an anti-aging show would.

The Cookie swap theme show will probably sell a ton of cookie presses and if same company had a “Cook Once, Eat Twice” theme show highlighting the pots and pans then the sales would be a lot higher.

Make sure that you create a theme show around a product or service that will generate higher sales. The inexpensive items will still sell, you just do not have to focus on them as a theme.

Seasonal Theme Shows For Party Plan Increase Bookings

Some shows with seasonal appeal may also be good for sales. Seasonality always brings a sense of urgency which is good for sales and bookings.

The above-mentioned cookie show or even the wine and cheese theme may have a seasonal appeal in December that would help with bookings in a month when sales could be down. Pool parties in the summer, romance or couples parties in February, or even a men’s football party in the fall for early holiday shopping for spouses could increase party plan bookings in different seasons.

Theme shows can definitely increase bookings, so think about how you can serve the needs of your customers to create themes that would bring value to their lives and bookings to your calendar.

Share Your Home Party Theme

Do you have any home party themes to add to our list? Share it below in the comment box please!

When I was 18 years old, I started my career in food service as a waitress. I was a good waitress because I always felt as thought I was acting, on stage every time I walked out onto the floor. I got big tips and had repeat costumers asking for me when they returned.

The home show is a big stage and you are the actor. When you become good at acting by scripting your show, you will be good at getting bookings and getting invited to other homes for shows.

A script doesn’t mean you are not able to ad lib, it just means you have a plan that is designed to generate sales and get more bookings. Scripting out your “close” of the show is the best way to get more bookings.

The end of the show is the most often overlooked part, and along with the home party show open it is one of the most important parts.

Like the show open when you script your close, you will have a better chance of getting the results you are looking for, which are more sales, bookings and recruits.

Script Home Party Show Close

The wrap-up of your show or your script to “close” the show should include the following:

• Product recap: This usually would be your collections or other high price items.
• A short talk on bookings: I would recommend linking this to the collections, i.e. “When you host a show you would get the whole set for half price!”
• Sharing the opportunity: This can be tied into the prize drawing slip.
• ”Thank you for coming and for inviting me to your home.” I use this as the lead-in to the prize drawing.
• Gathering of data: Whether you use a prize drawing or get this info from the receipt, it is important to get participants’ names and email addresses. I do recommend that you do a written prize drawing specific to gathering data. This gives you another opportunity to mention bookings and recruiting.
• Tell them what you want. I recommend that you actually say: “I encourage you to check yes for more information on inviting me to your home or making money and having fun with Company XYZ.”
• Tell them what is happening next. What do you want them to do? Where are you going to collect orders? What should they do next?

Whenever I visit another sales consultant’s show, I notice that the beginning and the end of the show are frequently overlooked in the planning of the presentations, and therefore are weak. The home party show opening needs to grab the attention of the audience and set the tone for the show. The show close should leave them with a call to action which includes what to do next, and an invitation to schedule a show or sign up to become a consultant.

A good close will increase your home party bookings. Don’t just trail off into the sunset leaving the audience wondering if it is really over and what they should be doing next.

Home Party Consultant Scripts

Home party consultants who use scripts for their show presentations are far more successful. When you write good scripts it will free you up to participate in the show on a more “friendly” level and become part of the room because you are relaxed and have a plan so you can enjoy the party.

Write A Home Business Plan For Tax Deductions

All successful businesses have a business plan. A business plan assists you in achieving your goals in business as well as increases your tax deductions.

I am often asked “what are the secrets to success in a home business”.

At first I thought that there were no secrets. Now I am starting to realize that the true secret to success in any business is to treat it like a business or a profession.

Home Party Success = Professional Attitude

Home party success depends on a professional attitude! Professionalism doesn’t mean that you must work full time it just means that you must act like a professional.

When you treat your business like a hobby you will get hobbyist results.  When you treat your home party business like the professional earning opportunity that it is you will earn a consistent pay check.

The size of the pay check will be in direct relationship to the amount of time invested.  Professionalism is an attitude not a time commitment.

Write Your Home Party Plan Company’s Business Plan

Your business marketing plan is a perpetual work in progress. It provides you with a marketing path to follow in your business and it makes you IRS compliant for taking the home office deduction as well. It will change from time to time. Your business plan will provide you with goals and clarity for your business and keep you in compliance with the IRS for your home office deduction.

The Power UP For Professional Results program includes a Your business plan template. (If you are playing the CashFlowShow Game be sure to check your score card for a discount code!)

How To Write A Business Plan

When you write your business plan like a professional and update it yearly you will be setting yourself up for business success.

As you listen to the audio recording you will learn how writing a business plan will keep you on track.

NOTE: Deb is not a lawyer, accountant or tax consultant. Be sure to consult your financial adviser.

Plan The Start To Your Home Show

First impressions are important during your show, just like they are when you meet someone for the first time. When you think about it, at a home show you are meeting most of the audience for the first time. Take the time to plan and script the opener for your home party, so that you can grab them from the start. On a recent radio show we talked about how important it is to have a home party script to open and close your show.

The Opening Of The Show

The opening of your home show includes the following important parts:

• Thank The Host: Start with a thank you to the host and guests for coming.  It is good to start here because most people do not listen from the get-go.
• Introduce Yourself: Do this by telling them your name after you do the thank you phase.  Do not do this first as no one is listening.  Tell them your name and a short “I am so glad to be here!” line.
• Ice Breakers: Your audience should connect with you and each other during the ice breaker and it should serve a value to you in accomplishing good use of time.
• Testimonials From Guests: The best way to get good testimonials is to go around the room and have each guest give his/her name and favorite product.  This becomes the ice breaker and you reinforce the testimonials with product knowledge.  You do not have to discuss products during your show that are brought up in this phase.
• Talk About Your Collections: If your company has any big value collections they should be introduced in the show introduction.  These are items that if you discuss one, you are able to sell them all. Examples may be a set or collection of dishes, pottery, pots and pans, anti-aging collection, etc.
• Talk Bookings: This should be brief and not very detailed.  Just something to plant the seed.  An example may be:  “Those of you who see more today that you would like to buy, then you may want to think of scheduling a show.  When you invite me to your home, you get free products, half-priced items and really big discounts.” Done!
• Talk About Your Opportunity: I find the best way to do this is to tell your story.
• Tell Your Story: In less than thirty seconds tell the audience what it used to be like, what happened to make you change, why you picked your company as opposed to any other, and what it is like for you now. Then end with an invitation.  An example is:

“I was in the food service business for thirty years. I loved it.  I made a ton of money.  I had lots of friends and I also had a lot of stress.  One day I realized that I was giving my whole life to someone else’s business.  I was missing all the holidays and special occasions. About this time I went to my very first home party and realized everything going on in the room was exactly what I loved about my job.  To make a long story short, I quit my full-time job and now I sell (My Company) full time and I love it.  I go to parties every day, I have lots of friends, I eat, I talk and I get paid for it.   I invite you to watch what I do here today and for those of you who are interested in learning more about making money and having fun with (My Company), get with me after the show and I will give you more information.”

• Show Overview: Give your guests a good idea on how the show will proceed.  This should include and not be limited to how to order, how long it will take, what the theme is, that it will be fun, etc.

Direct Sales Consultant’s Attitude

The direct sales consultant’s attitude will make or break the show. If the direct sales consultant opens the show with little enthusiasm, then the guests will not be attentive. Your excitement and enthusiasm will set the tone for the whole show.

The bigger the audience, the more upbeat you must be to keep their attention. Move around, wave your arms and over act. When you show excitement and upbeat enthusiasm during your show opening, then your guests will stay with you throughout the show.

You, the direct sales consultant, must set the tone for the show!  You are the leader!  The guests will follow your lead.  Scripting The Opening to your show will guarantee that you get off to a great start!

GTXpress101.com Infomercial is Powerful

When you incorporate infomercial techniques into your home party show you will create more desire for your product, services and opportunities. Here is a testimonial for the power of creating desire through the techniques of infomercial style sales presentations. Check out the previous article posted last month on infomercials.

Infomercials Sell Products

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The GTXpress101 Cooks Everything in Minutes

The GTXpress101 can create an omelet, strawberry shortcake, pancakes, chicken cordon bleu, or stuffing (to name only a few) in minutes. Now as a culinary graduate, I too can make all of those things in minutes and frequently do, yet I was thinking that I should get one. The power of the infomercial is definitely compelling. The study of infomercial techniques can certainly enhance the home party’s ability to create desire.

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