First Cooking Show Tonight: Any Tips for a Newbie?

[blessed]

I am new to PC. I have my first cooking show tonight. Anyone have any suggestions??

 

[jrstephens]

Relax and have fun! Don't be up tight about everything and think everything has to go "just so." It goes however you want it to go and know one there will know if you make a mistake and if for some reason they do, we are all human and make them ALL the time - they are not a big deal. It shows that you are a "pampered chef not a perfect chef."

Just enjoy it!! And let us know tomorrow about it!

 

[Flamingo]

Have fun... and remember that if you mess up no one but you really knows... Let them know that this is one of your first few shows and relax....

 

[blessed]

Thanks so much!! I am nervous about forgetting the products features!! IS it ok to use the product cards??

 

[Flamingo]

I still use them after 3 years........

 

[jrb0328]

i have done 3 shows. they were all family and friends. I used index cards to write notes on and glanced at them every once and a while. by my 3rd show i did not need the cards as much. hth

 

[rennea]

Relax, have fun and good luck!!

 

[krzymomof4]

RELAX (easier said than done, we all know )
If you need the cards by all means use them...that is what they are for.

 

[Debala715]

Relax and have fun!And don't forget to ask EVERYONE if they want to have a show or offer the opportunity of the business. Get into the habit now at your first show, even though you will be as nervous as can be. Just continue to smile and don't take it personally when someone says no.

 

[Kristina21]

Breathe!!! I always talk so fast that I forget to take in air because I'm nervous. What's great about this business is you never have to do your show perfect or be a professional at it. Have fun and enjoy how great this job is!

 

[kearstin]

Like everyone else has said, the key is to relax and have fun. I wouldn't worry about using the cards or some other form of a "cheat sheet." I started with a whole stack of index cards, but after 1 year + I'm still using a card with key talking points. I say if it works, do it!!!

Have fun, good luck and be sure to let us know how it goes for you!!

 

[wadesgirl]

I have a spiral bound index card set that I kept a show outline on. I still followed it until the new interactive show. It does help!

 

[hperschnick]

Make sure you ask everyone if they want to "treat their friends and family to a cooking show" (or catalog show if they say no) and offer the opportunity. Start it now and it will help your business. I didn't have any bookings from my first show because I was too scared to ask! I now ask everyone at checkout.

 

[blessed]

Thanks Ladies for all the advice. My first show was great. I had a total of about 22 people there and I broke the $800.00 mark. I had the best time. After it was all over I was on clouds!! I got 2 bookings from this show. I also used my kit products cards. I handed them out to the guests and as I used the products they read the info from the kit cards. It was a great way to get them involved. Thanks!!!!!