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Posted by Deb BixlerGames To Play At Home Party Plan Shows
This game gets people to start a list of the products that they would like to have someday.
Any time you can start your customers on an action, it will most likely increase sales. This is because one action creates momentum and leads to another action. It is similar to when you get the host, during host coaching, to start a list of who to invite — then you will not have as many cancellations because the action of creating a list of guests will lead to a call to invite them, and that will lead to the invitations going out.
The act of creating a list of people to invite will generate action or start the ball rolling. The act of creating a list of what he or she wants to get may create momentum to start a list of who to invite.
So at your show when you get your customers to start a list of what they want, you are putting the ball in motion for them to make purchases, become hosts, or even sign up to be a rep. The bingo game is designed to get the guests writing their wish list down.
The game of bingo for your home show party is a great way for the audience to get involved and also to increase your show average. When playing games at your shows, be sure that the game has a purpose for you…. more sales or create desire for shows or the opportunity to start a business… and also a purpose for the guest… fun!
Game To Play At Direct Selling Parties – Bingo
The game of bingo is terrific to play at your shows. Here is how it works.
On the back of the receipt, on a piece of paper, or whatever you choose to use, tell your guests to make a bingo card or two. They need to make a grid that is 5 X 5 spaces. You can have them make one or you can provide it.
Here is a blank bingo grid if you want to really get serious about this: Bingo Board
Then explain how the game works. As the show goes on, they are to write down products they would like to get sometime or wish that they had. Ask them to write the product and the page number in one of the boxes for each product that they like throughout the show. The more on their bingo cards, the better chance they have of winning. Assure the guests that putting the products on the bingo card does not mean they have to buy it.
Actually, the more bingo cards that they fill, the better the chance that they will win when we play bingo at the end of the show. So as you demonstrate and talk about products, guests write the wish list on their bingo card. The more products they have on their grid, the better chance that they will win.
Remind them periodically so that they remember to play. At the end of the show, you will do a product wrap-up during the close. You can say, ”Ok we are just about done and so now turn your bingo cards over. Let’s play bingo for this product.”
You do your wrap-up, doing a quick summary of each product, and they x it off on their bingo card as you do so. ‘
- This is the XX, no home is complete without it
- All hosts I ever did a show for had enough products to get the YYY for free
- The special ZZZ is perfect in every living room.’
You just keep talking about the products during the wrap-up and who ever gets bingo first wins your item. Finish the wrap-up, and take your orders. You can even check the back of the bingo cards as you tally your orders, as a way to cross or up sell. Or use a big wish list as leverage when asking about scheduling a show.
Games At Home Parties Must Create Value
The value in this direct sales game is that it creates desire for shows by creating a visual list for the guest as the show goes on.
It gives them a way to remember what they were considering, informs you of their level of interest, and creates desire for hosting shows as well as the opportunity. It is fast-paced and fun. The value to the guest is that it is fast paced; keeping up with the show and not taking any extra time.
If you cannot create a value for the guest with your show games, then you should not play games. Guests hate to be bored, so be sure that any game you play creates value for you – the sales consultant, for them – the party attendee, as well as for the host.
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I never thought to play bingo. I really like this idea on how to get people involved in writing the list. I always tried to do that and could never get them to start writing. Deb’s training has made a huge impact on my sales. I have both the training sets now and can not believe how much easier it is now that I have some good routines going on in my business.
I don’t play games but this is some thing I would like to try thanks Mary
Love the bingo idea….what a great way to get guests really thinking about the products they want and visualize it all together!! A full bingo board is an excellent way for us to identify those guests to encourage to book a show and earn all those wish list items!! -Shannon (Phyllis’ 31 gifts training)
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Not only do I appreciate the Bingo game info, the info on starting the “action” was very valuable!!!! Thanks for the great info!!
I love Bingo! Games make the dem all the more fun!!
people love getting free things ! Playing games gets them in a happier mood
Thank you for the idea. I usually have the guests write down on the sales slip the products as I show them but now I can incorporate the BINGO game to go along.
While I personally do not play games at my home parties, I’m honored to have a downline that I’m passionate about helping any way I can. I know some team members would appreciate this information!
Thanks for concept of games having purpose for me in sales, create desire to have a party, create business opportunity and a purpose for the guests to have fun. I like this idea and plan to implement it. I wonder if the Bingo game will take a long time- have you ever had anyone comment on how long it took to play?
This would be great to use at Sales or Training meetings for product training.
Thanks Deb, must try this one soon.
The Bingo Game is a great idea. It opened up a new avenue of possibilities for involving the guests. Thanks Deb
What I got out of this is that if you are going to play games, there has to be 3 elements:
Value for the consultant
Value for the host
Value for the party attendee.
I’ll remember this one!
You GOT it Bridget – Great student!!
WOW! This is a great idea! I’ve been using a blank paper as a wish list with some doing and most not doing it…this would be more fun AND give me what I want to get at the same time! LOVE IT!!!
Having held many, many sales training meetings using traditional cards and markers to award gift or prize, this will ABSOLUTELY prove more valuable! Boredom was always a major factor. This way EVERYONE wins! The customer, the host, and me. The cards can also provide follow-up opportunities for later so I would either do it on back of order slip or have their card include their info.
I’ll have to think about how to use a game to get people to write down their wish list. I like the bingo idea for that.
I really like your version of Bingo – I hadn’t heard of this yet. I really like the idea of them writing all their wishlist on the cards rather than making a separate list that way they are focused on the presentation.
I like the bingo game. Wow I have lots of new games for my shows in 2012. I see why this category is number 1, these games will increase your income at your shows or parties.
I had heard people say the bingo game was a good one, but I didn’t understand how to do it until now. Thanks!
Love the Bingo game idea! I will definitely have to try it in 2012! Thanks!
I like the Bingo idea. However, I’m a wine consultant. We do in-home wine tastings and we only taste 6 wines. At any given time, we have up to about 30 wines available and some wine accessories. I fear we wouldn’t have enough products to come close to filling a Bingo card. I’d have to come up with some way to do this on a smaller scale.
Well, Jen – maybe you could do it with tic tac toe….
We play a version of Bingo called “Ringo Bingo”
It’s easy and appropriate to our product ~ jewelry!! Give each person a plain pc. of paper and have them draw around their hand going around each finger and thumb to make it look like their hand.
During your presentation, you can talk about the different rings and show them the ring page so they can pick out their favorites and write the name down on each finger and the thumg as well as an extra one in the middle.
We then call out names of the rings and give a prize to the first one who has all their rings called out.
I’ve played Bingo before but never this way. It creates the wish list in a new and clever way!
Love the bingo idea! Would work great with all of the various Avon stuff! Thanks!
I love the bit at the end of article that states to be sure the game creates value for the consultant, the guest and the host – or don’t play it. I will use that as a guideline for all my games this year! Terry
Playing games and winning free stuff is a great idea! Smart to write the wish list on the bingo card. Thanks for this.
I as well as Stephanie D had heard everyone talk about the Bingo game but didn’t understand it either. But it is a great idea, one that will take some time to incorporate in my business but I can do it in 2012!
I always play the dice game at my get togethers and this boosts my booking!!!
Great info on games Deb! I am still looking for the right game to play at my shows. This way of playing Bingo just might work!
Love the Bingo game I always have them write a wish list. This is do much more fin
Wow! The bingo game is an awesome idea! Never thought of that…but I will now!!
I like this idea because using a wishlist really doesnt seem to get ladies to participate. Although I also like the idea you said in the comments about doing it as tic tac toe. Both ideas are great and ones I will have to try instead of the boring wishlist.
The Bingo game sounds great..I will try it.
Love the Bingo game idea! Can’t wait to try it out!
Love this game, and the new take on it. We could start the game by putting their favorite product they have already used in the free space, if it seems to be a repeat group, and then each talks about it.
Deb,
Thank you for explaining the reason for the game. I have played BINGO at my shows before, but I can see from this article that I will make some changes in the way I do it.
I have not played any Bingo games yet, but I like the way this one plays…..looking forward to trying it in 2012!
Love this, Deb! I will definitely use this and will share this link with my team. And thanks for the download!!
I really LOVE the bingo game and will start to use it this month!
Thanks, DEB
I like this Bingo Show idea…thanks for the download!
What a creative and fun way for the guests to fill out a wish list! Thank you for sharing, Deb!