MrJZhu 2 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Hey scouters, I was wondering if anybody had good ideas on how to sell tickets to a event for a required fundraiser. If I fail to do so, the troop will fine me. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
RememberSchiff 3683 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 @MrJZhu welcome to scouter.com. Please tell us more about yourself and your troop and this troop "fine" you mentioned. Link to post Share on other sites
InquisitiveScouter 1656 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Welcome! Who, what, when , where, how, why?? "Fine" is probably a "buy-out" cost. That is, for the Troop fundraiser, there is an expected amount each Scout will raise to offset unit expenditures. If you do not raise that amount, you must make it up. This is normal, and helps prevent someone from taking advantage of the diligent fundraising efforts of others in the Troop. Link to post Share on other sites
MrJZhu 2 Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 @rememberschiff the fine is the cost I would have to pay if I failed to sell the amount of tickets to cover the dues covered by the fundraiser. Link to post Share on other sites
InquisitiveScouter 1656 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 1 minute ago, MrJZhu said: @rememberschiff the fine is the cost I would have to pay if I failed to sell the amount of tickets to cover the dues covered by the fundraiser. Then, it is not a "fine." A Scout is expected to pay his way... so pay your way, either through the fundraiser, or with the buy-out. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
MrJZhu 2 Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 I am looking for ideas on how to sell the tix and not get stuck paying the buyout Link to post Share on other sites
InquisitiveScouter 1656 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Who, what, when , where, how, why?? Tell us about the event, intended audience, who is putting it on, where is it, when is it, what is the purpose of the event??? Then we can give you some great ideas on how to sell tickets for it 😜 Link to post Share on other sites
MrJZhu 2 Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 (edited) Its a mother's day breakfast, at the Malibu OA lodge. Its on mothers day and the intended aduience is mothers. The troop is putting it on and us (scouts) have to sell tickets or be fined (pay 80 dollars of dues we otherwise would not be charged) Edited February 20 by MrJZhu Link to post Share on other sites
InquisitiveScouter 1656 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 (edited) OK, stop saying "fined." You are not being fined for anything. 1. Having the right attitude is the first tip for selling your tickets. 2. Know your product. What are the menu options? What time does it start? Is it a buffet, cafeteria-style, or served at tables? Is it kosher, or are there vegan or vegetarian options, or some other menu specialties (gluten free, allergy free)? Is it open to non-Scouting families? Will there be alcohol served? (Should be "no", but make sure you know the answer, in case someone asks you.) Are there flowers, gifts, keepsakes, pictures, mementos, included for the Mom's? How much are the tickets? Is there a limit to the number of tickets (or seats at a table) that someone can buy? Do you have a flyer you can hand out? When is the deadline for buying tickets? How can someone pay you? (Cash, check, Venmo, Zelle, etc ??) How will you handle donations? (that is, if someone does not want a ticket, or cannot go, but donates $5 to you instead, how will you handle that??) Etc, etc, etc, Find these things out... the more you know about what you are selling, the better salesman you will be. 3. So, your market is people who are willing to take their Mother to a breakfast for Mothers Day, under any constraints you find in #2. Find those people. They are all around you. Contact them! The best way to sell something is face to face. Email, texts, etc. are going to have a very bad return. For example, if your event is open to all families, then ask your neighbors or friends at school if they want to take part in this wonderful opportunity to do something nice for their Mom on Mother's Day. And all they have to do is show up! Make them understand why your product is good for them! 4. Be polite and courteous. If someone says "No, thank you!", then you say "OK, thanks for your time, and have a great day!" I have seen people change their mind based on salesman's courteous reaction to their "No." Doesn't happen often, but it does happen! 5. Find out if you are allowed to wear your Scout uniform. If yes, then wear the best uniform assembly you have... shirt, pants, belt, socks, the whole nine yards... You WILL get more sales if you are in uniform. Be clean, showered, hair reasonably tamed, fingernails clean, etc. Look people in the eye, and smile. Some people may even buy tickets from you with no intention of going, just because they want to support you. 6. Tickets will not sell themselves. You will have to get out and do it. 7. If your mother and grandmother are still with us, find someone in their lives who would like to do this for them (Dad, grandfather, brother, sister, aunts, uncles, etc. ), and ask! 8. Ask your teachers, coaches, tutors, Scout leaders (who are not trying to sell tickets themselves). Best wishes!! Edited February 20 by InquisitiveScouter 2 Link to post Share on other sites
InquisitiveScouter 1656 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 (edited) Oh, and 9) if you are not attending, you'd better have a good excuse. Like, you don't live with your mother, or something like that. If a potential customer asks if you are taking your Mom, and you just say "No", you will probably lose a sale. If you offer a valid explanation, they may be more sympathetic and open their wallet. So, 10) go out and earn a little money to help your family buy tickets for the event, if you can go. Edited February 20 by InquisitiveScouter Link to post Share on other sites
MrJZhu 2 Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 @InquisitiveScouter got any ideas for scripts I should say? Link to post Share on other sites
InquisitiveScouter 1656 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Just now, MrJZhu said: @InquisitiveScouter got any ideas for scripts I should say? Yes, don't use a script. You are really selling yourself, not some tickets. Just know your stuff and talk to people. Connect with them. Or, come up with your own script. You can do it. Here's a teaser... "Hi, my name is Zhu, and I'm a Scout in Troop 4321 here in Malibu. We are putting on a great breakfast for Mother's Day! If you do not have plans already, the breakfast will be at Camp Josepho near Crestwood Hills, at 9 AM on Mother's Day. Tickets are $10 per person, and it is all you can eat! After that big breakfast, you can take a nice walk with your Mom to enjoy the outdoors in our camp. Would you like to hear what's on the menu?" 2 Link to post Share on other sites
MrJZhu 2 Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 lol. also zhu is my last name. I don't give out my first name online. I think thats a good script, just need to find out what the menu is 1 Link to post Share on other sites
qwazse 4345 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 One other thing, or two … Practice with a buddy. That will help you build confidence. If he/she can record you all while giving your pitch, that will help a lot and maybe give you a few laughs when you review the film. Then, go with your buddy and with every other customer you take turns giving the pitch while your buddy listens. After a while (like maybe 20 tries) you will see your sales pitch become smoother. Bonus points: if you live in a multi-lingual community, try learning your pitch in different languages. This will require help from a people who speak that language, but it is a great opportunity to build confidence in salesmanship. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
SSScout 1616 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 well, let's see.... Your mom attends free. Scouts do the cooking, or is this "catered"? (that's not very Scouty like, IMO). * You will attend, that's one ticket... *Dad should attend, that's #2. * Any uncles? They should attend (and be hungry). 3, 4 ?? * Aunts? If they are MOMS, they should attend free too. Or.... * Grand dads? Grand MOMS (see above).... Neighbors can be asked. They might be hungry. Any "reputation" for the cuisine? Posters in places? Is the PUBLIC invited to attend and HONOR their mom(s) ? Perhaps an "Honor Roll" of moms gone by.... ? Don't forget the flowers...... Each MOM gets a boutonnierre (spelling?) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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