esavvymom
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How NOT to train your new recruit (sarcasm intended!)Ok. Had a show on Thursday night....last count that I remember, there were 12-13 people there, with a few more arriving at some point...some of it's a bit fuzzy in my memory now. Before the show, I knew my host wanted to sign (wooohooo- My first!!), and so while I was setting up, we talked and answered some of her questions. She used to sell Tupperware YEARS ago and apparently was a manager for awhile- so quite good. She just retired from teaching. So I had the food mostly prepped and ready to go. (Calif Club Pizza and Choc.Lava Cake in microwave since she was having more than 12 people (something I do).) Everyone was real quiet as we waited for a few to come in (I've not figured out my show-style yet,,,so wasn't sure what to do). So I went ahead and passed out the catalogs- like candy to children! That got things moving.
I started the show 5 minutes after teh hour. Things were going pretty well, got the pizza in the oven, chopped the tomatoes with the Salad Chopper. Then went to show the UM. Most had never seen this version before, so I took some time to point out the safety features, and how it works. I was holding it in my hands- not on the table...since a few couldn't see the table real way (based on the layout of the place...not important). So I did a DUMB DUMB DUMB DUMB thing....I told them you can't cut yourself with this one as easily as the old one because the blade is flat,,,,then I proceed to show them how the blade pops up when the food slider passes over the blade- I had the plunger out but my FINGER was in the hole...my brain didn't realize until it was too late. Sparing you the details....I spent the next 4 hrs at the ER!!!
Before I walked out the door (one guest was calling information to get the hours for the nearest Urgent Care)....I gave the host the recipe card and a 15 second run down on what was left on the pizza (forgot to tell her abou tthe cake)....and said "Here you go! Have fun with your first show!" All the guests were a buzz and said "We'll help and we'll get this done...don't worry!" And they did! It was probably a very interactive show then....they all helped her out and apparently made the pizza and even figured out what to do with the cake!! She said it turned out great. She's STILL signing, has 5 potential bookings to start her business, and her show is currently at $566!!!!
What did they need me for?!
I tried to get her to take this show as her first as a consultant but she won't let me. And after paying my ER bill and meds, plus what I spent on food, plus I will buy my host/recruit a PC supply gift certifcate or something as a thank-you, then I'll break even on the show.
Boy- I learn lessons the hard way! but my soon-to-be director/Team Leader was cracking up when I told her. Best show of mine yet and I wasn't even there to enjoy it!
I started the show 5 minutes after teh hour. Things were going pretty well, got the pizza in the oven, chopped the tomatoes with the Salad Chopper. Then went to show the UM. Most had never seen this version before, so I took some time to point out the safety features, and how it works. I was holding it in my hands- not on the table...since a few couldn't see the table real way (based on the layout of the place...not important). So I did a DUMB DUMB DUMB DUMB thing....I told them you can't cut yourself with this one as easily as the old one because the blade is flat,,,,then I proceed to show them how the blade pops up when the food slider passes over the blade- I had the plunger out but my FINGER was in the hole...my brain didn't realize until it was too late. Sparing you the details....I spent the next 4 hrs at the ER!!!
Before I walked out the door (one guest was calling information to get the hours for the nearest Urgent Care)....I gave the host the recipe card and a 15 second run down on what was left on the pizza (forgot to tell her abou tthe cake)....and said "Here you go! Have fun with your first show!" All the guests were a buzz and said "We'll help and we'll get this done...don't worry!" And they did! It was probably a very interactive show then....they all helped her out and apparently made the pizza and even figured out what to do with the cake!! She said it turned out great. She's STILL signing, has 5 potential bookings to start her business, and her show is currently at $566!!!!
What did they need me for?!
I tried to get her to take this show as her first as a consultant but she won't let me. And after paying my ER bill and meds, plus what I spent on food, plus I will buy my host/recruit a PC supply gift certifcate or something as a thank-you, then I'll break even on the show.
Boy- I learn lessons the hard way! but my soon-to-be director/Team Leader was cracking up when I told her. Best show of mine yet and I wasn't even there to enjoy it!
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Sorry, I couldn't resist.