Have Any Unique Ideas for Revamping a Show?

[wadesgirl]

I know there are several in the files section but I wanted to see if anyone had one they would like to share that is not in the file section. I am wanting to revamp my show and thought I would see what everyone else does!

 

[cookingwithdot]

I recently just redid mine. It's geared towards me, so you can use it to get an idea ... more of a cheat sheet for me to glance at occasionally to keep me on track.

 

[jgdpamperedchefbiz]

Very Nice, Simple & to the Point Dottie!! I'm going to give it a try

 

[Jolie_Paradoxe]

Great outline!

 

[jmwhitworth]

What is the Card game?

 

[Shannen]

This is what I used for my last show (first time I actually wrote it down and oh my goodness, it helped! I can't count on winging it and just figuring it out ) and it is just hand written right now, but it worked great! Best show so far!

- On time tickets - *drawing*
- Thank host & hosting slide
- Tell guests how many shows available or what days in very near future are available
- My story & recruiting slide
- Start recipe & showcase stoneware (I put this up front b/c of Feb specials... this will change as needed)
- Cutting stuff - mandoline, chopper, knifes
- $127 for all 3 - $155 for the starter kit
- Cookware
---Recipe to cook, sit down if we are switching places---
- Drawing slip - business questions *drawing*
- Turn in drawing slip and get recipe card
- Book in next 30 days *drawing for these people*

 

[Melissa78]

I wish I could follow an outline. 6yrs of college, including 2 of grad school and I ALWAYS made an outline and NEVER followed them. I forget they are there or I hate when I lose my place and then it's obvious that I am lost at where I am at. I keep wanting to do one but so far I am trying to perfect the art of "winging it".

Thank you for sharing your outlines. Maybe one day I will get there so that I don't forget something.

 

[leftymac]

Whenever I tried to follow an outline, I always wanted to keep referring to it and then I looked like I was unprepared. Guess it just takes practice. I tend to do better at just winging things. I usually forget something, but at least no one knows I forgot it!

 

[Melissa78]

That's how I feel with an outline when I try it...like I don't know what to say so I have to use a 'cheat sheet'. My director went back to using one b/c she thought it was good for recruiting to show that you don't have to knwo what to say. Whatever works for everyone. I guess when 'winging it' doesn't work anymore, I"ll have to go back to an outline and somehow force myself to remember to use it.

 

[mrshamel3808]

I have the same problem with outlines...I feel like I'm breaking eye contact with the guests and having to find where I am too much. I've thought about making one that's in BIG font with just short phrases to cue me...

I actually was doing really well with an outline I got about 6 months ago...I'd finally gotten it down by memory more or less, but I tried a new one tonight that was demo'd at the spring launch and it felt really uncomfortable. I don't know if that's just because it was new or because it just doesn't fit my style. Part of it might have been that this was a show booked from one 3 weeks ago and over half the guests were the same ones. So I didn't want to sound like I just spewed the same script at every show...yeah, a good show (we're at $525 with probably 2-3 more orders coming) but it felt a little awkward as far as my script went. When I left it and just winged it I felt more comfortable tonight.

For me, outlines typically help me cement in my head what I want to do. I can memorize things after physically writing or typing it out so that's more of why I do it.

 

[JennLizFran]

I always wing it too! I've gotten some tips on here and have a basic idea of what I want to do. Most of my hosts so far haven't wanted to do an interactive show. So I've been doing the "try it & buy it". I set things up in the kitchen for them to test out.

Shannen- Great idea pointing out how much those 3 items from the kit would cost! I never would have thought of that!

 

[cookingwithdot]

The reason why I do it is because I have it "in case" ... when I write it down, it helps me to remember. I use it as a quick reference to keep me on track, otherwise I will just blah, blah, blah .... LOL I am notorious for winging things and I'm trying to be more organized with my business.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Once I have a show down, I find I don't use the outline anymore - but when I am doing a new show recipe, I always make up an outline - for Prep, Show, And Closing....

Here is the one I had for this summer - for the Incredible 30 Minute Chicken w/ Strawberry Spinach Salad.


PRE-SHOW:

Set up Checkout area
Set up Display Area
Put Almonds in pan - toast
Put chicken in DCB
Oil chicken
Clean Strawberries & Mostly Hull
Prep Cucumber & Onion
Set up demo area
Meet & Greet guests



SHOW

Welcome! Any first-timers? You are in for a treat! (explain show)
Thank Host (name) – give gift
Explain host's other gifts she will receive today – ending with the best gift!
Guest Special for the day
Explain Magic Word Game
Introduce myself.......tell story briefly
Demo Chicken – have host put in microwave
Demo Salad
Ice Cube demo
Talk about Host & Guest specials for June and beyond!





CLOSING

Take Chicken out of oven
Share the rest of my story.......great time to own your own business!
5-6 minutes of Housekeeping
5 Questions Game
Give Both Prizes
Guest Special for Today
Upcoming Host Specials
Fill out Guest Care Cards
Do Drawing and Gift for bringing friends
Thank everyone for coming
Explain check out
Eat and place orders.






PRODUCTS To Pack:

DCB
Knives
Bread Knife
Bamboo Platter & Bowl
Bamboo Cracker Tray & Snack Bowls
8 inch saute pan
Olive Oil
Oil Seasonings
Salad Dressing – lemon, oil, poppy seeds, sugar, white wine vinegar
Almonds
French Bread
Chicken seasoning mix
micro grater
whisk
Citrus Press
SS Bowl Set
collapsible bowl
prep bowls
ermc set
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