I think I'm going to add emails to my host coaching as well. I do the calls but often I can't reach someone or we don't have time to go over everything. Plus, having it in email may help it 'stick'.PChefPEI said:Great idea about more email communication!! I have attributed my $100 increase in show average (from $450 to $550) to my host coaching. After attending conference in August, I put some new ideas in place (like the host letter) and have followed the three call method and have found a tremendous difference, but sometimes, life gets away on me and I don't get all the calls made to the host that I should be, so emailing more would be great, 'cause I can do that at 11 at night!!
I do try to take some extra products to my shows, but have to start asking my hosts what her guests and her/him want to see.
As far as show format, I want to move away from the fully interactive show, because I lose control of the crowd and don't get a chance to do my "speels". Tonight, I am going to try a semi-interactive show and see how it goes.
In terms of control with the interactive shows - I know what you mean. I'm not sure if I had posted this for you before, but I take a lot of control over my show. The guests sit before and after the demo, which gives me enough time and the 'venue' to go over my talks. I don't hand out catalogs until I'm done talking and I always do a recipe that is done when we're done the demo (meaning, nothing that has to bake for more than 8 minutes at the end) so they have food in their hands and they're paying attention to me. I've found this really helps me keep control of the crowd while still allowing them flexibility to chat and have a fun evening.
That said - I know some people just don't do well with it and that's the great thing about this business - you can do whatever works best for you!