Layla's Return to Cooking Shows: Pre-Show Jitters!

[laylaleigh]

Ok, my 1st show "back" in business is Saturday. I don't know why, but I am REALLY nervous!! When I did PC before it was for such a short time, I only did 3 cooking shows and several catties. So, I feel like I am really doing my 1st show all over again.

Somebody please calm me down. I could use some wonderful words of wisdom and your go to show tips.

Thanks! I will let you know Saturday how everything goes.
Layla

I have to get over this quickly b/c I have 2 more shows next week!!

 

[Christ Follower]

You'll be fine! I still get nervous at the beginning of each show but as the night goes on it get's better. It'll all come back to you! How long since you've done a show?

I always ask "Who has this?" because it get's the customers selling the product for you. Sorry I don't have any great words of wisdom.

 

[GourmetGirl]

Layla, good luck! You will do great! We all were nervous at our first show (and some of us still are nervous at shows!). I second Ellen's idea in getting customers to sell for you... 1) people are looking at them and not you and that always helps and 2) people are more willing to buy things their friends recommend than something a "stranger" recommends. You can do it!

 

[laylaleigh]

Thanks for the encouragement!

I am feeling a little better this morning. I think that I am extra stressed out b/c my DH hasn't been around all week and I have been w/ the kids every second!! It is not going to get any better, this is his busy busy time.

I haven't done a show in over a year and a half. We'll see how it goes. Right now I am trying to deal w/ the attendance. I am going to call the people who haven't responded, which is most of the guest list! Well call them today, not at 7am!!

 

[laylaleigh]

It'll all come back to you! How long since you've done a show?

Thanks for the encouragement!

I am feeling a little better this morning. I think that I am extra stressed out b/c my DH hasn't been around all week and I have been w/ the kids every second!! It is not going to get any better, this is his busy busy time.

I haven't done a show in over a year and a half. We'll see how it goes. Right now I am trying to deal w/ the attendance. I am going to call the people who haven't responded, which is most of the guest list! Well call them today, not at 7am!!

 

[pregochef]

I'm sure you will do great! ~if you don't have time before Saturday, try to spend a solid hour or so preparing before you have to leave for the show. I find that the more I review within 24 hours before the show, the better I sound, because I have more info at the top of my head.

I agree with the others, guest comments sell products better than anything. Definitely involve your guests - possibly consider doing a "Have it! Love it!" game.

Have a great show! And let us know how you do.

 

[sarahlegare]

possibly consider doing a "Have it! Love it!" game.

Care to share?? I'm interested in what this might be! I did a search, but it turned up about 500 pages...:grumpy:

 

[rlombas]

Hi Layla,First of all, congratulations on your return to cooking shows! It's completely normal to feel nervous before a big event, especially if it's been a while since you've done it. But don't worry, you've got this!One tip that always helps me calm my nerves before a show is to take a few deep breaths and remind myself that I am prepared and capable. You have a great product and a great presentation, so just focus on sharing that with your audience.Also, don't be afraid to ask for help or support from your fellow consultants. We are all in this together and I'm sure they would be more than happy to share some of their go-to show tips with you.I know you will do amazing at your show on Saturday and the ones next week. Just remember to have fun and enjoy the experience. I can't wait to hear all about it!Best of luck,

Pampered Chef Consultant