Giving away bookings--what if the host doesn't want to book with the new gal?

[DebbieJ]

In January I did a show for Raquel and Diana booked a show.

I did Diana's show in February and Lora booked a show.

I did Lora's show in March and Monica booked a show.

At Lora's show, Raquel filled our her consultant agreement is finally going to get started. I made a big deal out of it and announced that anyone who booked would be helping Raquel get started and they could have their show with her. Diana and Lora are Raquel's cousins, so there was a lot of family there that would be Raquel's customer base anyway, so I didn't think it was a big deal.

I have not called Monica because we don't have Raquel's agreement submitted yet. Then Monica (Lora's SIL) emailed me that she was looking at some dates and wanted to know what I have available. I emailed her back saying that I would get her and Raquel in touch. She just emailed me saying she expected me to do the show and if that wasn't the case, then she would cancel.

What do I do?!?!?!?!?!?

I want to help Raquel get started, but I don't want to lose a show over this either. I feel totally stuck. Your advice??

[bethcooks4u]

It's up to the host who she books with. If she wants you then you do the show. I would first say that I'd be happy to do her show if she wants me to but then ask her if it would be awkward for the family with her relative starting her business. She'll let you know.

I had a consultant start and one side of the family was very interested in helping her but the other side wanted to stay with me. I had announced that she was starting as a consultant before the show (similar situation - booking off a booking - not the new consultant as host) and that I would be giving her the bookings. Some came up to me and said they wanted to book with me. She was fine with that.

I often get surprise when I say the new person is getting the bookings - they usually don't expect us to do that. You could say you are "sharing" them - that wouldn't necessarily imply that she gets them all.

[Addie4TLC]

This happened to me with two sister's in law! Veronica signed up but her sister in law wanted me to do the show. Later I found out there was friction between them more on the host side.... Anyway, Veronica expected this because of their past history so it really didn't bother her. There may be a similar situation here. If they had a good relationship wouldn't she "want" to help Raquel? I don't think Raquel would mind because you put it out there at the beginning. This other person is chosing you, you are not taking her away.

[amy07]

totally agree with the others. been in the same situation, it's not the best feeling.

[DebbieJ]

Well, Monica responded and still wants to do the show with me. :):)

I have left several messages for Raquel and no response, so....

I don't know that Raquel and Monica really know each other that well, so Monica has no real ties to helping her out anyway.

[pampmomof3]

Glad it's all working out Deb! That should take a lot of pressure off of you! Don't sweat it!!!:blushing: