soulshine Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 A friend of mine is throwing me a candle party! I've never done this before and would LOVE to hear your suggestions... I figure I'll get all the girls drunk, then steal their wallets! At least I'm hoping they'll buy my stuff. I know I should take anything /everything I can sell, since most people I know like to buy what they can see... So I'll have candles, soaps, some bath salts, and maybe a couple of other things if I get my supplies in time... any help/ suggestions would be awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hewells Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 You could try doing a search either on here or google, the candle cauldron has a suggestion page for candle parties, like games and what not. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Shoot, I just give a very brief spiel about myself and my biz, then start passing around candles and soaps to sniff. I give people pen and paper, and they jot down which kinds they like 'cos they tend to forget. LOL Then they just snag what they want and BUY! Woohoo! Then the hostess serves refreshments. Best of luck -- hope you sell your brains out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Maybe bring some order forms too, in case everyone goes for the same item and it runs out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrie Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 And don't forget money!! I'll never forget my first house party....I forgot the da@# money I was lucky enough that my 2 daughters and mom was there and between all of us we had enough change. I just shake my head every time I think about that :embarasse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherie Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 And don't forget money!! I'll never forget my first house party....I forgot the da@# money I was lucky enough that my 2 daughters and mom was there and between all of us we had enough change. I just shake my head every time I think about that :embarasseLOL, that's too funny Gerrie!!Well, I know the one I did last year the hostess made pablano soup, a cheese and veggie tray and most importantly, lots of wine. Yep, the girlies got snokered and money was no object. I kinda felt guilty but I pretty much just walked around answering questions and laughing at them. The hostess kept asking me if wanted some wine. I had to decline. Someone had to be of their wits! It really was a fun and funny party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 I've only done one, and the hostess told me when I got there that she didn't want any kind of presentation or games!! So I just set up my display on her dining table, hung out in the dining room to be available to answer questions, and had a great party. There were only about 10 people there but I sold around $400, so I guess it worked out fine to not do a presentation. I kind of hated not to do one, because I had worked hard to create 30 folders with pictures of all my products, fragrance lists, and order forms and had brought prizes for the nonexistent games! So we just changed the name to door prizes and had drawings for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talie Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 I was wondering. I make container candles and tealights. I've got 3 different sizes of containers to choose from and I also make those clear glycerin soaps with the toy inside for kids. Is this enough of a selection to have a candle party with? Or do you suggest I wait until I have more selection?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow-burn Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 I talk a little bit about my products, tell funny customer stories, and play a ton of games that are not related to my products. Most of the peeps love to book cuz everyone seem to have fun. They all tell me that it is so mcuh fun and they dont' have to listen to a long spiel, they spend more time laughing, and relaxing, and that is what keeps them coming back for more. I do have a sample basket that has all my b/b items in it for them to pass around and try, and I also have a candle that I take to each show and light before it starts. I give away sample sized products that I make as the prizes. It is a way for them to try something they normally may not buy. I can normally count on a sale after someone recieves a prize, the next show they come to, they order more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shell1226 Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 I thank everyone for coming, give my hostest her gift and then I talk a little about my product. I play a game immediately after that and that gets them laughing and relaxed and they love to win stuff. Then they mob the tables for what they want. I usually take orders also. If I have enough stuff there, I have less orders to take. It's usually just a few since I try to bring so much with me.One of the best things I started to do was take a big basket of tarts. I bring a big basket full of assorted tarts...they love going through and smelling them. It gets them talking about the scents and asking questions. I usually end up selling about half the basket. About halfway through tallying everyone up, I announce how much the hostess has earned so far. That usually gets the crowd excited a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulshine Posted March 22, 2006 Author Share Posted March 22, 2006 Those are great ideas! thank you so much!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chauntelle Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 I always get to the hostess home about 20 mins earlier than guests and remember to take a table cloth to protect hostess table! After introducing myself i usually start with the pass the gift game which relaxes everyone and gets them eager to play more games to win prizes , i find they appreciate it and order more!I try not to talk for too long and pass items round for the guests to smell- it keeps them interested! Remind them that you can take orders and it's not just what they see.Don't forget your diary incase others want to book a pty,and remember to relax and have fun!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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