Ditch the Fishbowl

Do you remember those business cards in a fishbowl that you’d find at local businesses?  Or the drawing boxes for the gym you’d find at places like Subway?

Well, today I’m going to share with you how you can take those fishbowls up a notch, make them really irresistible, and add a boost to your business all at the same time!

First, you need to remember that while this is similar to doing a drawing at a vendor event, it’s also very different because unlike at a vendor event, you don’t get the chance to talk to or make an impression on the person who’s entering the drawing.

You do, however, get to make an impression on the business owner and that can turn into a life-long friendship or business relationship if you do it right.

The first thing you’re going to do is find three really cute gift bags.  They don’t need to be big; the 6x8 size bags are perfect.

On the outside of each bag you are going to tape this saying:

Would you love a night off without the kids to have a fun girls’ night out?

Well your favorite Tupperware Lady Kiondra Watson is here to help. Fill out your information and drop it in the bag. One lucky winner will receive a huge bonus of $100 in FREE goodies! Happy Winnings!

P.S. Be sure to take a card!

Your favorite Tupperware Lady Kiondra Watson

(213) 454-3760

You’re also going to want to attach your business cards, simple drawing forms, and a pen to your bag so that it’s all right there.

Now that you have your three bags ready to go, you need to find three businesses where you can leave the bags.  

Some ideas of businesses you can check with are:

· spa/salon

· gym

· daycare

· bridal shops

· doctor’s office

Now remember, it’s important to build a relationship with the business owners where you are leaving your bags, and this relationship begins with your very first call.

You want to introduce yourself and let them know what you are looking for, and then offer them something AWESOME for letting you leave your bag there for two weeks.

Afterwards, I would also give them a $50 bonus or a FREE item from the catalog for every party that you booked from the location bag.

So how exactly does this work?

Once you have your locations set up, you want to leave your location bag there for 2 weeks.

This gives you plenty of time to get entrees, and I suggest that you go back and check in every week to collect the leads and chat with the owner.  This will also help you build your relationship with the owner.

When you pick up your bag at the end of the two weeks, you want to call first and make sure that the owner will be there so you can give them their free gift for helping you out!

And now for the FUN part!

Since you haven’t built a relationship with everyone that entered the drawing, you will need to CALL them.

Yes, you MUST pick up that heavy phone and make those phone calls because texting isn’t going to work here!

When you call, you want to say:

“May I speak to ___? Hi ____, this is Info Watson with Tupperware. I'm calling because you entered into my drawing at the __________, do you remember that?! (wait for a yes).

Guess what?! You are one of my runner up winners!! Congratulations girl!! That means you get a BONUS $50 in FREE products when you have your own fun ladies night out party in April (month you are booking). What date works better for you, April 17 or 15?"

Once you have the party booked, you want to make sure you use the “Right After Booking Phrasing” that I gave you on Day 3 to secure the booking for attendance, sales, and to help eliminate the chance of her cancelling.

Adding location bags to all the other FABsauce booking techniques I’ve taught over the last few weeks should ensure that you always have a FULL calendar and aren’t begging for bookings on Facebook every month.