Massage party, like pampered chef, but....

[Major Gmed]

Pampered YOU!

I am thinking of trying a house-party model for developing clientele. Has anyone here tried this? How did you structure it? Were there any issues that made it more trouble than it is worth, or is it a great tool for getting into the community?

I was thinking something along the lines of

*12-20 guests per party
*host/ess gets 20 minutes free just for host/essing
*for each hour booked (and appointment kept) host/ess gets 20 minutes free massage
*for each gift certificate host/ess gets 20 free minutes
*for each party booked form this party (and appointment kept) host/ess gets 20 minute free
*for every _________ dollars of retail sold, hostess gets 20 minutes free

All time earned by host/ess may be issued in gift certificate form and may be used in any way that is already permissible according to my policies.

I would provide a brief personal demonstration of techniques for anyone interested, and give a brief presentation about the benefits of massage.

I operate from a position of "givers gain," and I am very familiar with both sides of the "giving it away" issue. I don't wish to debate that. What I'm looking for is feedback regarding the home party business model. I've never been in that industry, so I have a lot to learn about it.

TIA

 

[djeter_girl_2]

Massage party, like pampered chef, but....

I don't have anything really useful to add, but I think it is an interesting concept. I don't know how "Pampered Chef" works, but it sounds similar to Tupperware, although I don't know how that works either ---> from the host/ess side.

I recall as a child that my mom purchased tupperware and loved it. To this day, we still say it's the best, even though there is other stuff out there nowdays. And, we still call plastic frige containers "tupperware", even when they aren't.

So, maybe this would cause people to react to you the same.





09/07/09: edited for a typo

 

[Russell]

Massage party, like pampered chef, but....

I use to do this, but there where other services involved. I had a friend of mine that did waxing come with me. And that seemed to make it more attracting to clients. I would give a 15 min. massage of foot treatment and my friend had a list of waxing services she would do. Curves was our biggest client, we would set up in the back room

 

[Vaughn.student]

Massage party, like pampered chef, but....

Hi there. I actually develpoed a Massage Party plan to supplement my early years of practice. It was really great - I met alot of wonderful ppl and made some longtime clients as well. If you are interested, I can see if I can dig up the Hostess benefits and details from my brochure...I also sold Essential Oils, Sugar Scrubs, and Eye Pillows at these parties!

 

[Dave B]

Massage party, like pampered chef, but....

If you are interested, I can see if I can dig up the Hostess benefits and details from my brochure...

I think it would be really nice if you could do that. Sometimes our posters don't get back to often, but then when they do, it's too late to acknowledge someone, because that person is now gone.

So, please... if you can find it and post, someone will surely benefit.

 

[Smilecahoots]

Massage party, like pampered chef, but....

Shannah, any info you have and would be willing to share would be marvelous! I have crossed the threshold into the the not-quite-making-it category, and I need to do something about it now! :x

 

[Asterix]

Massage party, like pampered chef, but....

Hi! I havent forgotten you, but I have been looking for my info when I get a little extra time...I know I will find it soon!