Client Appreciation Dinners

[hardworkwillwin]

In my practice while I was selling I would hold semi-annual client appreciation dinners.
Door prizes,great food, entertainment was a must.We allowed each client to bring guests.Karoake was fun! The clients really enjoyed it!
We would mail out a postscard letting our clients know it was coming followed by a great letter piece.We would schedule at dinner venues spending about $15.00 a head. Total cost for these were about $2500.00.We always picked up new business following.
Any questions, or your thoughts.
We would take about a month, and a half to plan these.

They worked to pick up new business, and my clients really enjoyed them. I remember a client telling me and another associate"that our dinners were the #1 thing he looked forward too each year".

 

[SWM]

I mentioned in another thread regarding this. Invite a local cellular provider to come and show your clients all the new smart phone options as well as Ipad. Wine tasting events, Inviting a 5 star chef to come in and share a recipe are also good ideas imo.

 

[LGilmore]

Not to be a buzz kill, but what are the rules on this from your OIC in your state?

 

[Dave020]

I've wanted to do something like this or an appreciation picnic but can't figure out the logistics. I have clients from San Diego up to near Shasta County and east to El Dorado Hills.

 

[Nelson C. Janney]

Sounds like a great idea if it pays for its self.

 

[hardworkwillwin]

Sounds like a great idea if it pays for its self.

They work well, and do pay for it self.
I've done them for years.
If you want the steps on how to do them . Private message me.I will help you.

 

[F350]

I have an IA friend, his auto glass repair company he refers his business to PAYS for a client appreciation party every year at a local pizza place, so families can bring kids.

 

[Yagents]

I did a client "pot luck" last year......I wonder why nobody showed up.