Interesting Study...could Apply to Pampered Chef Items!

[sklay723]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20090116/sc_livescience/studyyoutouchityoubuyit

Just thought this information was interesting...makes me second-guess my habit of only bringing the things I absolutely need for shows.

 

[pampermejolene]

I agree with this a lot! I just got a Wii and have been looking at games and such and even if I've already read the packaging info online often times I still want to go to the store and buy it instead of purchasing online. I don't know what it is, I just like to be able to see the box and such. This pertains to other things too, the Wii was just an example off the top of my head.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

This is exactly what I was trying to get at in this thread:

http://www.chefsuccess.com/f3/750-show-avg-how-she-does-43534/

(and which got slammed by several people)

I think it is important to always be revisiting how we manage our businesses. This consultant that I am talking about in this thread maintains a GREAT show avg. She almost always has a $3000 month by doing 3-4 shows. She has 2 recruits, and really doesn't want to do anymore than she is doing, because she has a FT job that she loves. She brings all kinds of product with her to all of her shows, and sets up a display table. She encourages everyone to check out the table and play with the products before and after her demo.

 

[tlag1986]

Wonderful study. I truly believe that is why my November was so good. I had quite a few shows and they all used the items. No one wanted to do the interactive shows, but they liked using the items afterward.

 

[raebates]

That's part of why I bring a lot. I make sure people know that it's my choice, but I'm a tactile person. That's part of why I don't do a lot of online shopping. I want to see it and feel it before I buy it. I figure there are others out there like me.

 

[peichef]

I have always done interactive shows, although my show format probably differs from most typical interactive shows - lol. My show avg is approx $800. I rarely have a show under $700 & about 30% of my shows are kilo shows.
I don't take everything, but I take as much as I can by packing wisely (loading the tta, packing smallish tools & rubs inside batter bowls, etc.).
One thing that always happens at my shows is that I make sure that eveyone knows they can "play" with the tools they don't use during the demo after we're done. I typically leave a few extra items in the car, too (just in case).
You can bring lots & still make it look easy. Plus, the guests aren't typically there as the consultant is unloading anyway.

 

[caraighan]

I have always done interactive shows, although my show format probably differs from most typical interactive shows - lol. My show avg is approx $800. I rarely have a show under $700 & about 30% of my shows are kilo shows.
I don't take everything, but I take as much as I can by packing wisely (loading the tta, packing smallish tools & rubs inside batter bowls, etc.).
One thing that always happens at my shows is that I make sure that eveyone knows they can "play" with the tools they don't use during the demo after we're done. I typically leave a few extra items in the car, too (just in case).
You can bring lots & still make it look easy. Plus, the guests aren't typically there as the consultant is unloading anyway.

Charity,
I've been at this almost two years... I would love to have some kind of guidance/outline about how you do your shows.
I like the interactive shows a lot better because I tend to get REALLY nervous when I'm up in front of people talking/demonstrating! However, when I do the interactive shows, it gets somewhat out of control! Would love some help or ideas!
Thanks in advance!