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This has happened three times now and it is starting to irritate me. At my show there is another direct sales person there and they hand out catalogs during my show. One person actually brought her product to the show and sold items in another room. smileys/smiley7.gif smileys/smiley19.gifI think this is in bad taste and would never do this if I was a guest at another persons show. If someone asked if I was selling such and such then I would give them the fact but not pull out my catalog.


Am I being overly sensitive?

I don't think you're being over sensitive and if you are I would be too. I would rather support another DS woman, not make the industry look bad just to gain a few sales.


Was it the same hostess? Same guest?

Eeek! Not good direct sales etiquette.

No you're not too sensitive. Those clods are INsensitive and tacky!

What did you do/say?

I guess in today's mannerless world, we need to make it crystal CLEAR to the
hostess, that we are putting a great deal of effort into this show, and for HER
show sales to be great, to please mention to her guests, that the show is
ONLY for your products. Did that other gal do Hostess Coaching? Send out
invitations? Probably not. I am outraged on your behalf!

Good GOSH! The NERVE!!

Nondy

I don't think you're being sensitive either.


You can always try to turn it around and give her a friendly call asking her how her sales were. Then you can say something like, sincewe worked so well together, I was thinking we can do it again. When is your next party? If she goes for it, great! If not, then maybe she will get your point.

That's too funny Melissa!! smileys/smiley36.gif


Wouldn't that be funny to start showing up at her parties. LOL

Hey if she is willing to promote at your party she should be willing to allow you to promote at hers.

And does anyone think that combined shows work anyway? That was tacky and I think you should send her some sort of message, albeit disguised as above...

Okay thanks I just needed validation. I love Melissa idea if only I could say it with out a b***** tone. Thanks everyone and Happy selling.

Gosh, when I'm at another show I am the biggest cheerleader for the consultant. I drop booking hints every where throughout the show and even try to help upsell in a very subtle way. I guess I just feel better about supporting anyone in this business than trying to sneak in on other people's time just for my own benefit. And besides, when I am so helpful to the consultant, they almost always say something about me joining their team. I thank them for the offer but tell them I'm already involved in a great company. That gets a super short promo for myself out there, but I would never discuss it any further at that party. And my friends who are hosting love it because it helps them increase their benefits. smileys/smiley9.gif

Oh man Ann Marie, I'd be so hot about that!!!! I try really hard not to mention what I sell at parties, unless someone asks a specific question. I wouldn't want someone to do it to me and they deserve the same courtesy! I can't believe the audacity of some people. But I have heard of hosts asking to do that too and not telling one person what's going on.


(I promise it won't happen at my party!smileys/smiley2.gif)

Wow! I can't believe that anyone would think that is okay to do.


Well, you know - what comes around goes around.

I agree that's a tacky thing to do. I did however run into a situation similar to that. One of my customers invited me to her candle party. She said that a few people coming were also interested in MK, and would I do a short presentation. I said only if the candle consultant is okay with that. Well, I got there, and the candle person (who was actually wearing a t-shirt that said "big momma", with torn up jeans) only did a 5 minute presentation that went something like this. "This is my first time-these are the candles-let me know what you want." Then she introduced me! The only thing I brought were a few samples, so I stretched out my time a little, to make people feel like it was worth their time. I ended up getting over $125 in sales, and the only candle purchased was by me! I think that co-parties work well when they are complimentary businesses. I have done one with weekenders that was very successful for both of us. Usually, I'm like Leah, I try to help out the consultant by asking positive questions that lead to more sales for her.
Valerie

I'm just like atHomeLeah.......if I'm at another in-home party of some kind, I am the best listener, ask lots of questions, encourage others to "go for it" and buy that item that they REALLY want but is a little bit more than they planned on spending, or "just do it" and book a party, etc.


If someone asks me about my biz, no matter what the question is, I just say, "Oh sure. Let's chat after the party."


I had the same thing happen to me last week, Anne Marie, where I showed up, started my tasting, and in came jewlery people who set up all of their jewlery. Apparently, this was planned and the hostess just kind of sorta did not tell me. And, on a side note here, later the jewlery people asked if I would like to come to more of their jewlery parties and supply the free wine. smileys/smiley7.gif

It would be hysterical if you went to her parties.smileys/smiley36.gifThe look on her face would be worth every minute of anger you had!