Is This a Cooking Show in the Making?

[MaddyandOwensMom]

A friend of mine is having me over to show just her some products she may be interested in purchasing. While I think she may just be interested in a couple of things, she wants me to bring many products, including the Cookware. I was thinking that if I bring all these things to her home, maybe a little sample of one of our new recipes, could it be considered a cooking show if she purchases $150 or more? She would be listed as the host and the guest. That way, she could get a little bit free and a discount. She cancelled a show last year and never rescheduled because of her hectic schedule, so if I could get her a little something I would like to. Any thoughts?
Jessica

 

[heat123]

I would consider that a show with food and showing off your products!

 

[thecougchef]

i went to my moms house and made a couple of recipes after getting my consultant kit just to show off some stuff and test my cooking skills. her and my brother spent about $200 that night. my director told me to count it as a cooking show...

 

[wadesgirl]

I would say yes. You are talking about the products and showing off a recipe.

 

[Mduran]

See if you can get her to invite a few other friends - then there is no question!

 

[MaddyandOwensMom]

Thanks so much! I thought I could, but just wanted to verify. Again, in the end, she has only said she wants one thing, but wanted to see much more, so we will see! I don't think she'll invite friends over as she is having a hard time scheduling this. If she is close, I will suggest touching base with a few people.
Jessica

 

[KimoMakano]

You might want to see if you can drum up an individual order or two as well to add to it. I usually get an individual order once or twice a week that I will add to someone's show. It is not always a lot but every little bit helps and it makes the host feel special that you are giving them the credit for the purchase.

 

[pamperedlinda]

Definatley see if you can get her to invite some friends to make it worht her time and yours (plus she'll get some benefits). I guess you 'could' say that it was a cooking show, but technically she didn't invite anyone over. Also, just keep this in mind too - when you submit these types of 'shows' as cooking shows they also lower your total show average. If that is something that is important to you then you might want to submit it as a catalog show. JMHO

 

[PamperedDor]

Heck - tell her to take your catalogs to work, kids activities etc - she could get some outside orders as well -

 

[MaddyandOwensMom]

I honestly don't think she is that motivated to get any orders, but I would like to look for some outside orders for her. I do watch my avg. show total, but I also like to get things for customers when I can, so even if this adds to the average, it would be Ok since it woulsd be a nice unexpected thing for her.
Jessica