Recent content by Tamara Foster

The good, the bad and the uglyDoing a show for someone who knows someone else is fine if the customer/host says yes and IF THEY HAVE NOT ALREADY BOOKED WITH SOMEONE ELSE! We don't have territories but we should be a little considerate. If I talk to someone and they book a show with me and I find...

Highest showMy highest show was about $1800. It was a cohost show and both were motivated. I'm closing out a show next week at about $1100. My highest month was almost $5000.

Bridal Show Know HowI have done many bridal expos and have tried many things including making wedding planners to give away. Here is the problem as I once saw it. On average the brides are thinking 1 or 2 years from now and we are thinking "I have an available date 2 weeks from now"! They are...

Go for it!The truth is I have talked with someone from almost every other company out there and I still think I made the best choice with The Pampered Chef. I have now been doing this for over 5 years and have never been bored. I am sure every consultant on this page will be happy to help anyone...

Planned Parenthood controversyBerkshire Hathaway was taken off the boycott list 2 years ago July. Disney is still on the list. Berkshire Hathaway's charitable giving program was set up so that each share holder of a certian level could vote to donate money to up to 3 different nonprofit...

Increasing the gift certificate if they book is a great idea! I'll have to use that. I have been doing craft and trade shows for several years now. I average about 12-15 every year. Definitely create a booth they can walk into and check out. Depending on the occassion I also have something to...

Advanced Microfiber Towel DemoThis is what I sent to the Home Office Microfiber Towel Demo. I was at a Meijer store a couple of months ago and stopped to see an instore demo by a company selling micro fiber stuff. She did have clothes that were smaller and thinner and the price was $15...