Supporting first show for new recruit

[lisamac]

Hi
I have a new recruit who has her first show tonight and I'm going to be there to support her. She is recruit number 8 but I've only had the opportunity to do this for one other. I was hoping to get some advice from those that help their recruits with their first shows. What part of the show do you do? How do you talk up the bookings/recruiting etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I want to make sure to help her get a strong a start as possible.

Thanks for your help!

[Chef Bobby]

I've only helped one of my recruits with her first show. I helped her get set up and when the party started, I stood back and was there to assist (like a go-for) and to answer questions that she didn't know. Besides that, I just stayed out of the way. When it was over, I helped her pack up. I wanted her to feel like she could do it own her own next time.

[mscharf]

I found it very helpful to go watch my directors show after I did about 10 shows. I wanted to do some first, so I could have something to compare against. I would suggest this to her. I had been to PC shows before, but as a guest, so I wanted to observe from a different perspective. it was very helpful, and I actually gave her some ideas, and she has been doing this for 9 yrs!! I am definately more confident now.

[JackieBozeman]

I was planning on doing the introduction and mentioning that my #1 was new consultant this was her "coming out" show. Unfortunately, only two people attended--her mom and future mother-in-law, and they started before I arrived. Her second and third shows I already had something else planned. Now I can't get hold of her and she hasn't submitted the shows on P3 yet. I don't think she's a kit napper, but I'm starting to wonder. I think that little gremlin voice is working in my head and there's a legitimate explanation.

[mscharf]

what ever came of this, have u gotten ahold of her?

[Malinda Klein]

bump, i'm going to my first recruits party this week. I like the idea of sitting back and listening. any more ideas?

[jbdowd0798]

If you feel like she struggling step up and add just enough to get her back on track. I've attended both my recruits first shows and that helped them a lot!

[cathyskitchen]

I've only helped one of my recruits with her first show. I helped her get set up and when the party started, I stood back and was there to assist (like a go-for) and to answer questions that she didn't know. Besides that, I just stayed out of the way. When it was over, I helped her pack up. I wanted her to feel like she could do it own her own next time.

This is exactly what I've done for 3 downline recruits so far, and it went well. They did most of the work, I was just there for support, help in answering questions, and moving the show along when she looked like a deer in headlights. Good luck!