Parties

When it comes so to direct sales parties, guests will be more likely to remember the fun event if they walk away with a prize.

Just make sure it’s a product prize from your company. No point in giving away chocolates, lip balm or other items that don’t even represent your own company product line!


Know your hostess and the crowd. If you decide that you’re in front of a group of guests who may be open to some games, then play some.

People are by nature a bit competitive, and a game is a great way to get the party started. I was at a party this past weekend and the hostess did a Scentsy Bingo which brought out the competitiveness of everybody (but in a great way).

If you get the feeling that nobody wants to do games, instead have a simple drawing. Invite each guest to enter the drawing. The upside to this method is that a drawing is a great way to generate leads. Instead of having people simply put their name on a piece of paper, they can actually fill out a pre-set postcard.

Consider asking for the following information:
- Name
- Address
- Phone number
- Email
- If they are interested in becoming a consultant
- If they are interested in hosting a party (and earning free gifts)

Make sure you actually use the information you’ve collected to send out information about promotions and new products.

Whether you choose to host a drawing or ask your attendees to play a game, giving away prizes is a great way to introduce new people to your products and gain future customers.