Ok, so I have seen how the Full Service Checkout goes on the training DVD's (they make it look SO easy which isn't the truth!) but I gotta be honest...in the last 3 cooking shows I have done the Full Service checkout thing...just hasn't happened.
Since I am new, my cooking demonstrations are taking a little longer than need be and by the time I am done (and BEFORE the dish is even done cooking!) people are "throwing" their catalogs and order forms at me saying they "REALLY gotta go" and so I QUICKLY (and efficiently ) calculate up their order and get the payment. I will try and ask them if they are willing to host a show while I am doing that, but mostly the response is No (I haven't even had the chance to view the door prize slips yet) and then I try to ask for referrals but then I get interrupted by another guest or my host asking questions! Then of course other guests are waiting to "checkout" on top of everyone TALKING TO ME and it just gets chaotic sometimes!! :yuck:
So No, I haven't been able to do the full service checkout. I think this is really hurting me. I mean, I'm getting bookings (well, I didn't get any at this last show which I was SURE I would ) and no recruits. I want to mention, while the guests are viewing the catalogs, that I would like to meet one on one with them while they checkout but then I fear that intimidates people.
Help!! How can I make the Full Service Checkout happen amid the chaos and when guests REALLY have to go!?! I'm gonna try to shorten my demonstration as much as possible, but there's so much I wanna tell everyone!!! UGH!!! :cry:
I need some advice and maybe some good criticism.
Thanks ya'll!
Since I am new, my cooking demonstrations are taking a little longer than need be and by the time I am done (and BEFORE the dish is even done cooking!) people are "throwing" their catalogs and order forms at me saying they "REALLY gotta go" and so I QUICKLY (and efficiently ) calculate up their order and get the payment. I will try and ask them if they are willing to host a show while I am doing that, but mostly the response is No (I haven't even had the chance to view the door prize slips yet) and then I try to ask for referrals but then I get interrupted by another guest or my host asking questions! Then of course other guests are waiting to "checkout" on top of everyone TALKING TO ME and it just gets chaotic sometimes!! :yuck:
So No, I haven't been able to do the full service checkout. I think this is really hurting me. I mean, I'm getting bookings (well, I didn't get any at this last show which I was SURE I would ) and no recruits. I want to mention, while the guests are viewing the catalogs, that I would like to meet one on one with them while they checkout but then I fear that intimidates people.
Help!! How can I make the Full Service Checkout happen amid the chaos and when guests REALLY have to go!?! I'm gonna try to shorten my demonstration as much as possible, but there's so much I wanna tell everyone!!! UGH!!! :cry:
I need some advice and maybe some good criticism.
Thanks ya'll!