How Do You Make Your Shows More Enjoyable?

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores various ways participants enhance the enjoyment of their shows, focusing on personal stories, games, and interactive elements that create a fun atmosphere for guests.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares humorous mishaps from their cooking experiences, such as a story about a Barbie cake that involved an unexpected "amputation."
  • Another participant mentions using personal stories, particularly about their struggles with making gravy, to engage guests and highlight product benefits.
  • Several users discuss incorporating games, like the "Have it! Love it!" game, to encourage guest interaction and enthusiasm.
  • One participant describes having "commercials" during their shows for recruiting and booking, along with a "negativity cop" to maintain a positive atmosphere.
  • Another participant expresses a preference for a more personal and less gimmicky approach, focusing on storytelling and guest interaction without games.
  • One participant mentions trying new recipes during shows to create a relatable cooking experience, emphasizing that mistakes are part of the process.
  • Another participant shares their experience of using humor and self-deprecation to connect with guests, recounting personal kitchen mishaps.
  • Some participants express interest in learning from others' experiences and ideas for making shows more enjoyable.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the use of interactive elements like games and roles such as "cheerleader" or "negativity cop." Some participants embrace these concepts, while others prefer a more straightforward, story-driven approach. No clear consensus emerges on the best methods to enhance show enjoyment.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and preferences, reflecting a variety of styles and approaches to engaging guests during shows. The discussion highlights the diversity in how consultants choose to create a fun atmosphere.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for inspiration on how to make their shows more enjoyable may find the shared experiences and ideas helpful.

J.Corley
J.Corley
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Let's all share how we make our shows fun!

Here's mine...

I add funny mishaps I've had in my "cooking" experiences. For example I love telling the story about making my daughter a barbie cake in the batter bowl for her 3rd and 5th bday. On her 3rd bday I bakes the cake and went to put barbie in the cake and darn it, don't ya know barbie's legs are too long! Barbie stood up to high and I had preform an emergency amputation (sp?). Thankfully when I did her 5th bday cake that was cinderella I learned my lesson and bake an extra cake in the DDB for a platform and Barbie no longer had to undergo surgery!

Can't wait to her what games, antics and stories you all do!
 
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Nobody willing to share?
 
I actually think this is something that I need to work on so I am waiting for answers too!:D
 
I try to tell stories, too. Especially about how bad I am at making gravy (and how great the gravy separator is).

I enjoy playing the "Have it! Love it!" game with the guests - Almost everytime my most sold item at a show is from someone raving about a product.

I'm fairly new to PC and I would also love to hear what others do...
 
I have "commercials" in my shows about recruiting, booking, ordering

Two people are my cheer leaders to keep things pumped...

One person is my "negativity cop" (no negativity allowed or the cop throws a kush ball at them!)

All of the above ideas came from training with Julie Weiss...she made a HUGE impact on my shows!
 
J.Corley said:
Let's all share how we make our shows fun!

Here's mine...

I add funny mishaps I've had in my "cooking" experiences. For example I love telling the story about making my daughter a barbie cake in the batter bowl for her 3rd and 5th bday. On her 3rd bday I bakes the cake and went to put barbie in the cake and darn it, don't ya know barbie's legs are too long! Barbie stood up to high and I had preform an emergency amputation (sp?). Thankfully when I did her 5th bday cake that was cinderella I learned my lesson and bake an extra cake in the DDB for a platform and Barbie no longer had to undergo surgery!

Can't wait to her what games, antics and stories you all do!
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I did that too!! I think my DSD was scarred for life! She (now 16) STILL talks about the time I had to cut off Barbie's legs!!:eek: :o :eek:

The cake looked amazing, though!! LOL
 
I like trying new recipes that I never made before. That way it is closer to how people really cook. Everyone gets a big kick out of me reading the recipe as I go and making a few mistakes. I usually say something like, "this is the way I cook at home, except with 2 hungry kids you have alot more patience. I usually make a point that this is not a cooking show with scripts to follow and perfect demonstrations of the recipe. It seems to make everything more approachable. I make it look like anybody can cook and anybody can be a Pampered Chef consultant.
 
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Julie Weitz (is the correct spelling) in case any one wants to learn further.

I didnt like the concept of the cop or cheerleader because that is not my personality. However, I recently "revamped" my kitchen show because I was bored with it. *imagine how my guests feel??* so I am interested to see how the concept takes off. i love the Koosh ball idea, because i dont like the "gun" concept now matter how fun it may be...

Thanks for the feedback, looking forward to hearing others.
 
they make Barbie picks in the cake decorating aisle for this purpose so Barbie can be spared this disfigurement and remain perfect and perky.
 
I tried the cheerleader (hated it) and the cop (was ok) I don't do either anymore. I do tell stories about past shows, recipes, etc. However, I am looking to add more FUN to my shows. Great post!
 
I don't know how to explain what I do. I'm told my shows are alot of fun, but it's mostly just interaction with the guests. I have a teasing personality......I like to tease and joke around with people - and I laugh at myself and my mistakes quite a bit.....but I don't have anything gimmicky, and I don't play games.....and the cheerleader and cop thing doesn't fit my personality either.

I do tell stories when they are appropriate........
 
I usually play the tool spouse game and this gets a good laugh :) see files list.
 
FunI play games, and I try to talk about funny experiences I have had in my kitchen!!
I ask the guests for their funny stories too.

Debbie :D
 
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So does the tool game really go over well?
 
What is the tool spouse game?
 
I tell a lot of personal stories...
"I am a habitual burner and I prepared their food. I once caught bread on fire in the oven and recently I charred and English Muffin in the microwave during the defrosting...it was smoking and black."
That one always gets a laugh and I really do burn a lot of stuff!

I also talk about who I was banned from making chicken by husband because my 1st attempt was not edible and really dry. After a PC consultant convinced me to try it in a stone, I redeemed myself. (My version is way longer and a lot funnier, but I'm not typing entire monologue).

I have tons of kitchen mishaps and I love to share many of them...I ask guest for their mishaps as well. You'd be amazed by the number of casserole dishes that explode, and stories of how hard it is the scrape exploded egg off the ceiling!
 
At two shows I gave Hershey's Kisses to the guests who called out that they really liked something or if they gave the page number of the catalog where the product could be found that I was talking about. They seemed to enjoy doing this, but it's one more thing for me to bring to my shows. I think guests have fun chatting with other guests, so I try not to talk too long.
 
I'm just myself--goofy and self-deprecating. Example: I tell them that three things they'll learn about me during the show are that I'm (1) cheap, (2) lazy, and (3) really, really skeptical.I also relate family stories. At one of my early shows my aunt said, "Rae Michelle (that's what my family calls me), you say those [scrapers] won't melt. But, when Sheilia's house burned down, hers melted." I told her that yes, in the 1200 degrees of a house fire, your PC stuff is going to melt. It will all be gone. However, the scrapers are heat safe to 650 degrees.
 
KellyTheChef said:
I have "commercials" in my shows about recruiting, booking, ordering

Two people are my cheer leaders to keep things pumped...

One person is my "negativity cop" (no negativity allowed or the cop throws a kush ball at them!)

All of the above ideas came from training with Julie Weiss...she made a HUGE impact on my shows!
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I do the same....also from Julie Weitz......and I do use a water gun for the party cop. Adding these two things to my shows has been a hit for me and people have a ball!!
 
J.Corley said:
Let's all share how we make our shows fun!

Here's mine...

I add funny mishaps I've had in my "cooking" experiences. For example I love telling the story about making my daughter a barbie cake in the batter bowl for her 3rd and 5th bday. On her 3rd bday I bakes the cake and went to put barbie in the cake and darn it, don't ya know barbie's legs are too long! Barbie stood up to high and I had preform an emergency amputation (sp?). Thankfully when I did her 5th bday cake that was cinderella I learned my lesson and bake an extra cake in the DDB for a platform and Barbie no longer had to undergo surgery!

Can't wait to her what games, antics and stories you all do!
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I did this at my daughter's 3rd bday party and ended up taking Ariel's legs completely off and putting them back on after the party. It was her first barbie and she needed her legs back. I hated to cut the feet off just for the cake. I did 2 cakes, though and still, she was just too darn tall!!
 
I also do the cheerleader, negativity cop, and commercials, and I use a training bra in my why bag to represent all the training and support we get.Of course, at tonight's show one of the biggest laughs came as one of the guests was leaving. She said goodbye to the host and to me. I know it doesn't sound funny, but the host's name is Rachel, so the guest said, "Goodbye, Rachel, Rae." It killed. :)
 
I didn't want to amputate Barbie, so I swung her legs up over her head and Barbie wore a cape!

A fun game I do is the "word of the night". I choose a word: ex. (mix) I hand a person a gift bag, I had Asian Seasoning in it with a recipe card. Any time I say the word (mix) the first person who catches it, "You said mix", gets the bag. If the person who started with it said it, she keeps the bag. The bag keeps passing around the people as they hear me say the word. The person who has the bag when I am done with my demo, gets to keep the bag. It's amazing how many times I say mix during a demo. The show loved it tonight! It was even more fun, because a guest had the last name mix. People were really listening to my every word.
 
I offer a TON of corny facts and food tips. Quick recipes too. Also I do the negativity cop with a whistle, but I am loving the squirt gun idea! The cheerleader gets a clapper and my small bowls with caddy filled with kisses. And then I also have a Town Crier, whose job is to stand up and say, "Hear Ye, Hear Ye.... the guest special for the month of ________ is ______." Keeps me from having to say it, and generally when I describe what the town crier does, everyone usually points out one person... the one who Loves to spread the news!

Also, I offer ALL theme shows. Not one regular show in the bunch. My most popular show is the Grey's Anatomy Theme show. They get crazy for it! I did a Murder Myster show last night that was a RIOT! Oh my goodness... I was nervous about offering it, and then when I had no power yesterday for most the day and my script was on my computer I started to worry, but thankfully I was able to get it when the power came back on! Toooooo fun! I have an entire binder of theme show flyers, and offer to do anything you could think of. I currently do not have a Survivor Show flyer in my binder, but someone requested it, and truly, what the heck.... my guests do all the work at that one, so yeah me!

I have a crazy personality though, and pretty much will make fun of myself, and crack jokes... also tell about stupid things I have done to make it more fun. My favorite to tell about is how the hardest part of my job is not licking my fingers. I usually take my dirty dishes home with me, and one night, after the last product I used was the Easy Accent Decorator, I got everything home and started working on my dirty dish crate when Low and Behold, a big old glob of whipped cream was on the outside of my EAD.... looking around, nobody watching, I licked the side of my EAD clean.... would have been great if it had actually been whipped cream, but oh no.... it was our Lemon and Rosemary Hand Lotion! :yuck: I wiped my tongue off with a microfiber towel for over an hour!! :grumpy:
 

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I create a welcoming atmosphere at my Pampered Chef shows?

To create a welcoming atmosphere, start by greeting guests warmly as they arrive. Arrange seating comfortably and ensure the space is clean and inviting. Use soft lighting and play some background music to set a relaxed mood. Personal touches, like name tags or a small welcome gift, can also make guests feel appreciated and more at ease.

What activities can I include to keep guests engaged during the show?

Incorporate interactive activities such as cooking demonstrations, taste tests, and hands-on participation where guests can try out the products. You can also include games or quizzes related to the products, offering small prizes to winners. This keeps the energy high and encourages guests to interact with each other and the products.

How do I tailor my presentation to suit different audiences?

To tailor your presentation, consider the demographics and interests of your audience. For example, if you have a group of busy parents, focus on quick and easy recipes. If your audience consists of cooking enthusiasts, delve into more advanced techniques and product features. Asking guests about their preferences at the start can help you adjust your presentation accordingly.

What are some tips for keeping the energy up during the show?

To maintain high energy levels, keep your presentation dynamic and enthusiastic. Use humor and storytelling to engage your audience. Encourage participation by asking questions and inviting guests to share their experiences. Break up the presentation with short activities or demonstrations to keep the momentum going and prevent monotony.

How can I effectively handle questions or objections from guests?

When handling questions or objections, listen carefully and acknowledge the guest's concerns. Provide clear and informative answers, and share personal experiences or testimonials to reinforce your points. If a guest is skeptical about a product, offer a demonstration or let them try it out themselves. Always maintain a positive and friendly demeanor to foster a supportive environment.

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