Create a Booking Blitz
You may say, “What is a Booking Blitz?”. A Booking Blitz is a way of booking lots of parties in a short amount of time!
There are some scripts below that you are welcome to copy and use. Feel free to tweak them as you send the message to your customers.
Please Make it Personal! It's all about BUILDING relationships!
Start by commenting and engaging with them before you ask about booking a party.
Remember: If a friend says yes to a party — make her feel super duper special and a top priority. Don't tell her you're too busy right then and there to firm up her date... even if you are. (Who isn't busy these days, right?) Don't give her all the details about YOUR busyness, like, "I'm getting ready to wash my dog right now, but will get back to you later." Instead, respond to her (with the focus on HER) and say something instead like, "Wahoo! I'm pumped! So excited, Megan! I'll be in touch in just a bit and we can pick your date." And then message her back later... even if it's after you wash your dog. Make sense?
Before we start our Booking Blitz tonight think about this for a minute:
It's the quality of the party, BUT it's also quantity. If you book 30 parties, and 12 of those 30 are great, 7 are just so-so, and 11 are duds (less than $50), don’t be discouraged! What if the 11 duds are the first ones you have? Most would've said something isn't working... This business works, but you have to have quantity. You have to be willing to just keep doing them even when there are zeros because every party expands your network.
For every person that tells me they had a party with zero sales, I can probably triple that number. Remember, the success of a party isn't just about how much was sold. It's about expanding your network. You have no idea who will be in that ONE party that may have zero sales. I have gained super faithful customers and new team members from parties that may be considered a dud. We have to stop determining the success of the method (launch party, festival, Live show) by the number of dollars it makes today, but by the number of people it connects you to for the future.
You know that little voice in your head, the one that makes excuses every time you get ready to hit that “message” button? You know... that one that says... no one will say ‘Yes’ and people might get annoyed if I ask.... Well, stuff a sock in its mouth and let's get started! We’re about to take it up a notch. We are doing a Team Booking Blitz!!! What's that?? It's when we come together as a team and book parties... yep, we do it scared, but we do it together!!
Tonight we are going to book some parties together!! Every time you get a YES to a party, COUNT THEM!!
You will most certainly get some NO's!! That is okay!! Every NO gets you closer to a yes. No doesn't mean never.... just not now. Thank her for getting back you and then Count them when you get a NO!!
Okay, let's get right down to business!
The first thing I want you to do is log in to Facebook to look at your friends that are having birthdays this month or next month!
You are going to send EACH of these ladies a separate message that says:
Hey, NAME!!! I am setting up my birthday bling bash parties for *ADD MONTH* and I see that you have a birthday coming up! What do you think about hosting a super fun online birthday bling bash!?!
I’ll post lots of fun fashion/jewelry tips to help all your friends learn how to wear the jewelry, plus I’ll have collages of all the jewelry I have creating a Fashion set. The best part is, you earn free jewelry when they order! Win win! I’ve got a couple of open dates, would love to put your name down! What do you think?
**feel free to change any of the wording to make it fit you... but end with a question!**
When you've done all the birthdays, this is next!
Look on the right side of your screen. See those green dots? Message those people! Here's what I'm saying:
Hi, NAME ! I'm sitting here scheduling out my online Bling parties for this month. I just thought I'd see if you'd like to try and earn some free jewelry. They are really fun and all you have to do is invite your friends. I’ll provide coaching! What do you think?
When they say ‘Yes’, this can be a follow up message.
“Awesome! I’m so excited! We are going to have so much fun! My calenda is filling up but I have (this date) and (this date) available. Which one works best for you? Do you have any questions?”
Here’s also a quick video if you want more info: (video link)
Time to talk to those girls in your personal VIP group!
Check out the members of your VIP Group, and message 5 (or more) girls!
"Hi, NAME! I am setting up my Bling Bash Parties for the month, and would love to help you earn some free jewelry! I’ll post lots of Fashion/Jewelry tips to help all your friends learn about accessorizing their outfit, plus I’ll show some awesome Jewelry collages as sets creating an Awesome look/style. What do you think?"
HOME PARTY SCRIPT: (For those Local Friends)
Hi, Name! I'm so Excited! I have New jewelry coming my way!! It's Gorgeous and I thought of you!! I was wondering if you would like to do a Girl's night out at your house, Host an Accessorize Me University Class OR maybe do a Blingo Night? it's a FUN and Easy Experience for you and Your girlfriends. It's a New Season with new outfits and it is time to accessorize! All you need to do is invite your friends, get some drinks and cookies, and I'll do the rest! I bring all of my Pretty jewelry that you know is only $5, and I will have games with giveaways, and your friends will have so much FUN! What do you think? Would you like to try it!? Usually people go crazy over this gorgeous $5 Jewelry so your friends will love it! I have the following days available ---------------. Any work for you?!
Pssst... you get 2 FREE for hosting and 1 FREE for every 10 pieces sold!
BASKET PARTY SCRIPT: (local Friends)
Hi----! I'm so Excited about this New Season!! New Outfits means New accessories!! I know that you are always busy with work, but you always look so pretty and put together! I know that you have seen my jewelry line and was wondering if you would like to take a Purse/Basket Full of Jewelry to work and show it to your friends and co-workers? It's so much FUN and Easy. All you do is show the Jewelry on lunch hour. What do you think? Would you like to try it!? Your friends will love and go crazy over this gorgeous $5 Jewelry! I have the following days available ---------------. Any work for you?!
Pssst... you get 1 FREE for hosting and 1 for every 10 pieces sold!
You did amazing!! Keep going!!
Keep the conversations happening!!
You ROCKED this Booking Blitz!!
Congrats to all of you who booked some parties during our Booking Blitz!!! We've got a lot of NO's but some Yes's came out of it!! -- So here are some reminders when doing your parties:
1) Be organized. Have a plan and a script... no matter what format you are using.
2) Be YOU!! Just be genuine and offer the ladies in that event/group something... information and entertainment.
3) Add friends!! The whole point is to expand your network. When doing online Parties, look at the people that clicked "Going" or "Interested" and send them a friend request. If doing group Parties, Look at the "seen by" number on your posts and send friend requests.
4) Make sure to message all your new friends before the party ends to thank them and see if they have questions.
5) Use your Facebook wall!!! Your new friends need to see you active on your wall!! Post Engaging content and GO LIVE!!
6) About a week or so after the party ends.... add your new friends to your VIP group.
FOLLOWING UP (WITHOUT STALKING)
Friend who expressed interest in a Facebook party -- “Hey girl! Ahhhh! I’ve been meaning to message you! I know you said you wanted to try a Facebook party. Yay!! When were you
thinking? June? July? August?”
Friend who expressed interest in booking a home party -- “Hey Tammy! Listen, I know you told me you’d like to invite some friends over. I’m excited to get you some free goodies! July and
August are great months to be a hostess! We’ll have new stuff!
Let’s pick a date? Yeah?”
A past hostess who is too busy for a home party right now -- “Sue!! Girl!!! I know!!! You’re crazy busy too, aren’t you? Life is
nuts! Listen, not sure you’d be interested, but since a home party
is out I am doing Jewelry parties on Facebook now. Yes!
All done on Facebook! Maybe you’d be interested in inviting your
girlfriends to a virtual party instead??? OR have you heard about our Basket parties? I fill a purse/bag with Bling and you take it with you everywhere!”
A friend/acquaintance doesn’t respond to your last message about setting a date even though she saw it --
The next day: DON’T MESSAGE HER
Two days later: STILL DON’T MESSAGE HER
A week later: “Hey girl, listen, I’m not stalking you, well, maybe I
am… if you’ve changed your mind about hosting a party, no worries…
But, if you are still up for it, my dates are filling up. I have
July 15th or August 1st. Just let me know! I know life is crazy!”
See what happens! Then start over and reach out to someone else!