What did I learn from my 4th cooking show?

[mama2emma]

It was my 4th cooking show, and it was just my small group of friends from high school (we've known each other for more than 20 years) - one of them hosted and the other three were guests. I went into it with the attitude that it was going to be a "practice" show, a way to get more comfortable with the whole format. Boy, was I surprised! My friend who hosted had 3 outside orders, one of her sisters wanted to book a show, and two of my other friends booked as well! This little "practice" show is now at almost $500, with 3 bookings.

So now I know you should never assume you know what a show will be like. Something tells me that can work both ways - positive and negative.

 

[kspry]

I'm so happy to read you had a good time.

I really don't want to find an office job after doing PC. PC is way more fun than an office job!

But unpredictable income, and I have predictable bills....I want to chuck my degree credentials and do something different.

Oh, and it turns out, I've always been doing an interactive cooking show. I am glad PC is going that way.

Best of luck to you!

 

[pamperedlinda]

Something tells me that can work both ways - positive and negative.

That's true, but the positive ones outweigh the negative ones! (usually:chef: )

And congratulations! You are off to an awesome start! Make sure your friends have lots more friends like them that you can 'practice' on

 

[c00p]

Fabulous! Isn't that the beauty of this biz??? You just never know what you're gonna get...

 

[cmdtrgd]

You know, I train my consultants to ask their friends if they can practice on them. It makes it less stressful for the consultant and their friends and they will get honest feedback. And, since their friends aren't stressed out, they are more open to booking and recruiting! Great job!

 

[DebbieJ]

awesome! what a great surprise!

 

[pampchefrhondab]

I'm so happy for you Amy!

You are very smart to understand it goes both ways. You just need to remember the good when you go through some bad. Like Linda said the good usually does outweigh the bad!

 

[raebates]

After a couple of incidents like you mentioned, I made a decision. For me, a successful show is one where everyone has fun and at least one person learns something. By taking my eyes off the sales total and on the customers, I am able to relax and enjoy the show myself.

 

[sarahlegare]

You know, I train my consultants to ask their friends if they can practice on them. It makes it less stressful for the consultant and their friends and they will get honest feedback. And, since their friends aren't stressed out, they are more open to booking and recruiting! Great job!

I do this with bookings. I call a friend or two & ask if I can "practice" what I'm going to say! I have a show Sat. that when I was practicing, my friend actually booked! And she has a definate 10 people coming, probably more!! I'm going to try to recruit her, her hubby already told her she should, now I have to convince her!!

Congrats on the great sales & the bookings! YAY!!