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dannyzmom said:List three things you do to make you show fun...like one-liners you use, ways you keep people's attention, ways you make your show different from everyone else's....
RachelNguyen said:I start the demo by telling them that it is just like having the food network live in their kitchen... except when I screw up, I can't cut to commercial. They usually love this!
PampMomof3 said:Great Thread Carolyn!
1. I go around the room and have people introduce themself, what their favorite product is and why. That product cannot be repeated!!!
pamperedlinda said:I have everyone introduce themself and say their favorite product....and, like Kristi, I don't allow repeats. I tell them that if someone else names their favorite then "Oh, so sorry, it's no longer your favorite and you have to pick a new favorite" (usually gets a laugh).
I also play Have it-Love it/Love it Want it/Got a Question throughout the entire show and give tickets for playing. I tell them that if they have it or want it they have to be the first to say so and tell everyone why. Their question can be about the prodict, the recipe, hosting a show, or about me and my PC biz......basically anytime they speak they will get a ticket! The more they speak-up the more tickets they will get abd the better their chances are for winning! At the end of the show I draw a ticket for a door prize.
Sometimes I tell funny stories about my products too.
pamperedlinda said:I have everyone introduce themself and say their favorite product....and, like Kristi, I don't allow repeats. I tell them that if someone else names their favorite then "Oh, so sorry, it's no longer your favorite and you have to pick a new favorite" (usually gets a laugh).
I also play Have it-Love it/Love it Want it/Got a Question throughout the entire show and give tickets for playing. I tell them that if they have it or want it they have to be the first to say so and tell everyone why. Their question can be about the prodict, the recipe, hosting a show, or about me and my PC biz......basically anytime they speak they will get a ticket! The more they speak-up the more tickets they will get abd the better their chances are for winning! At the end of the show I draw a ticket for a door prize.
Sometimes I tell funny stories about my products too.
raebates said:1. Tell odd stories from my life or the lives of my friends. Example: I was doing a show and my aunt was there. When I talked about the scrapers, I mentioned that they are heat safe, which means you can cook with them and they won't melt. My aunt said, "Now, Rae Michelle [that's what my family calls me], you say they won't melt. But, when Shielia's house burned down, hers melted." Yes, in the 1200 degrees of a house fire, all of your PC stuff will be gone. However, they are heat safe to 650 degrees. Plenty for any of the cooking you'll be doing.
2. Toss Hershey Kisses during the "Have it! Love it! Got a Question!" game. Chocolate makes EVERYTHING more fun.
3. I now appoint a cheerleader and a negativity cop. The cheerleader (armed with a pom pom) cheers every time I say something brilliant . The negativity cop is armed with a police car, complete with siren.
baychef said:Rae, I think I know why, but when would the negativity cop use the siren?
raebates said:Any time someone says anything negative. I've had "cops" hit the siren (or horn before I found the car) for the following statements:
I have the Longaberger bowls, and I hate them. They're too heavy. [As I talked about our stainless steel bowls]
Because they break easy? [When I asked if anyone knew why we give away almost as many choppers as we sell.]
I have that, and I never use it. [Can't remember the product, but I remember the woman arguing that it wasn't negative--she didn't put it down, she just never remembered to use it. I think it was one of the little gadgets.]
DizziePixie said:I sometimes ask them to mention products they have but don't use or don't like. It's usually because no one has told them how to use it or they're using it wrong. They are glad they mentioned it and others see how reliable our products are since hardly anyone responds. I think they appreciate my honesty to help people use their products and get their money's worth.
Gingercooks4u said:I am a new consultant to Chef Success, I am not fimilar with the Star CS member. What does it mean? Also what do the different color stars indicate?
Thanks for any replies.
raebates said:I agree. Most of the people who tell me they don't care for an item discover that they are using it wrong or had unrealistic expectations to begin with. (I remember someone complaining that the old boil control didn't stop her stuff from boiling over. It wasn't supposed to. It was just to alert you when the boiling began.)
The negativity cop is great for lightening the mood. However, I always encourage people to tell me more when they mention that they don't like or don't use an item. When I explain that it's a "no negativity zone," I go on to say that if they have an item they are having a difficulty with, I want to know. I may be able to help.
I do pretty much the same thing but I do something really fun I got from conference last year during the Have it-Love it-Want it....I start with asking them "who has ever wanted to throw a knife at someone? I toss a quik-cut paring knife (still wrapped up of course!!!!)...to the first person to ask a question or comment and they in turn have to toss it to the next person to ask a question. It just keeps going and can get hilarious just watching a bunch of women fighting over a $1 knife! At the end of my demo - whoever has it keeps the knife. What I usually do is set a timer for 30-45 minutes depending on the demo. Lately I have revised it and do this at the END of the demo - I give them 3 minutes to ask me any question they can think of on the PC Business and the Business ONLY. The knife gets tossed.I have everyone introduce themself and say their favorite product....and, like Kristi, I don't allow repeats. I tell them that if someone else names their favorite then "Oh, so sorry, it's no longer your favorite and you have to pick a new favorite" (usually gets a laugh).
I also play Have it-Love it/Love it Want it/Got a Question throughout the entire show and give tickets for playing. I tell them that if they have it or want it they have to be the first to say so and tell everyone why. Their question can be about the prodict, the recipe, hosting a show, or about me and my PC biz......basically anytime they speak they will get a ticket! The more they speak-up the more tickets they will get abd the better their chances are for winning! At the end of the show I draw a ticket for a door prize.
Sometimes I tell funny stories about my products too.
One way to make your show stand out is to incorporate interactive elements, such as games or demonstrations, that engage the audience and keep them entertained. Another way is to personalize the show by including personal stories or experiences that relate to the products. Lastly, incorporating unique and creative displays for the products can also make your show stand out.
One-liners can be a great way to keep the audience entertained and engaged. For example, you can use humor to break the ice and keep the mood light. You can also use catchy phrases or slogans that relate to the products or the theme of the show. Lastly, asking thought-provoking questions can also keep the audience engaged and interested in the products.
One effective way to keep people's attention is to vary the pace and format of the show. For example, mix up product demonstrations with fun games or interactive activities. Additionally, incorporating audience participation and giving them a chance to try out the products themselves can also keep their attention. Lastly, keeping the show organized and on schedule can prevent the audience from getting bored or losing interest.