Before I begin, I must say that as a prelude, I get annoyed when my shows don't start on time, due to the host, waiting for guests etc. And although I've started to just step in and start them sooner than later now, it still happens.
Nonetheless, I did a host coaching call tonight; 1 of 3. She told me that she'd prefer the presentation be short and sweet so her friends can visit and shop. I was speechless. I felt offended, as I try to make my demo's an hour max. But this always depends on so many variables: how things are flowing, guest questions, latecomers etc. The show from which this gal booked had a fairly late start, although the host kept insisting we wait. Also, the guests at this particular show were very loud and interruptive. So I am assuming that my current host may have got a negative view about my presentations from this. She told me she was hoping for it to not be longer than an hour. I almost feel like saying at her show, "Tonight we'll keep this short and sweet as per "JANE's" request. Therefore, I will do my demo fairly quickly, but if you have any questions for me afterward, I'd be happy to help you then." On the other hand, I felt like saying to this host, "Listen, I'll do my thing and just deal with it."
I can't believe she told me that! Anyone else ever experience something similar? It's hard to not take these sorts of things a bit personally.
Nonetheless, I did a host coaching call tonight; 1 of 3. She told me that she'd prefer the presentation be short and sweet so her friends can visit and shop. I was speechless. I felt offended, as I try to make my demo's an hour max. But this always depends on so many variables: how things are flowing, guest questions, latecomers etc. The show from which this gal booked had a fairly late start, although the host kept insisting we wait. Also, the guests at this particular show were very loud and interruptive. So I am assuming that my current host may have got a negative view about my presentations from this. She told me she was hoping for it to not be longer than an hour. I almost feel like saying at her show, "Tonight we'll keep this short and sweet as per "JANE's" request. Therefore, I will do my demo fairly quickly, but if you have any questions for me afterward, I'd be happy to help you then." On the other hand, I felt like saying to this host, "Listen, I'll do my thing and just deal with it."
I can't believe she told me that! Anyone else ever experience something similar? It's hard to not take these sorts of things a bit personally.