I solved that problem many years ago by going to the AD and booking all next year's jobs during the month of October during the current year. I walked in with a free, wall calendar with my name and contact information on the bottom, a free pen with my contact information imprinted on it, a big smile and usually got a big hug. I did this with more than 50 ADs every year and most said they wished everyone would to the same because it would save them so much time and hassle. Then after filling in the dates on both my calendar and theirs, I would go home, sit down at the PC and type up a confirmation of appearance letter and a new contract for the upcoming year, listing all the dates on it as well. I NEVER had a problem doing this. Give it a try - it could work for you as well.

BTW: I got both the pens and calendars from National Pen Company.


All the best,

Gary