Maximizing Consultant Success: Tips and Tricks from a Demo DVD

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Discussion Overview

This thread revolves around participants discussing their experiences and insights related to a demo DVD aimed at enhancing their skills as Pampered Chef consultants. The conversation highlights the process of preparing for shows, sharing resources, and the challenges faced by consultants, particularly those who are new to the role.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shared their experience of transcribing a demo DVD to create an outline for their shows, emphasizing the importance of preparation.
  • Another participant noted the challenge of incorporating all necessary topics during a show, expressing a desire to improve their presentation flow.
  • Several users mentioned the benefit of having a structured outline to help organize their thoughts and reduce nervousness during presentations.
  • One participant expressed appreciation for the shared transcript, indicating it would help them feel more prepared and informed for their shows.
  • Another participant highlighted the collaborative nature of the community, where those with more time can assist others in becoming successful.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the value of preparation and having a structured approach to presentations. However, there are differing views on the best methods for achieving this, with some focusing on outlines while others mention using index cards.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects the experiences of consultants at various stages in their journey, with some being new and others more seasoned. The emphasis is on personal experiences rather than formal guidance.

Who May Find This Useful

This thread may be useful for new consultants seeking strategies for organizing their presentations and for those looking to share resources within the community.

Thank you, Jill. This was obviously a ton of work. I'm sure it will help many of us.
 
That was aazing. I can't believe you typed out the whole thing! THANK YOU!
 
Jilley you are AWESOME!!!! Thankyou so much for doing this. I bet it was a ton of work but aren't you glad you did? I AM!!!! :D ;)
 
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Oh I am psyhed...I keep reading it and it is totally helping me. The show outlines people have are tooo vague. They don't really help. This is great.
 
wow ! Very nice !!! just try to memorize it... at my first show i was a nervous reck i had put everything i wanted to say on index cards... so i wouldnt forget to mention stuff. well they got all messed up out of order it was a disaster ! I was so nervous and then my cards were all wrong ... my face was sooooo red..... i had to stop my demo because i was lost without my cards... everyone was just sitting there staring at me !!! I finally just finished but OMG was it the worst !!! LOL
 
Thank you SO MUCH Jill! You rock!!!:D :D
 
Thank you soooo much! I've been reading posts for a while, and haven't had a ton of time to respond. But I must say, Jill, you have been quite an inspiration! Thanks so much for all your ideas and enthusiasm!
 
Jill - Thank you so much! This will help me with the flow of my shows. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this.

Tracy
 
Jill ~ You Rock!
 
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chefmary said:
Jill:

This looks great! Thanks so much for sharing all of your hard work! One quick question: which video were you watching when you wrote this down? I'd love to be able to watch it while I'm reading it, since I'm a pretty visual learner.

Thanks again,
Mary

The Fall Spring into Success I think. I'll have to check, but I think that is the one.
 
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Glad it's helping guys. Really, I hoped it would. I read it this morning at breakfast and in bed last night. Just feel much better. Keep me posted how it works out!
 
I know this is from back in February, but Jilleysue - I just wanted to say thanks! This is incredible! :love: I have been trying to begin to get my show outline together and in some logical order...but this is so far above and beyond better than what I was coming up with - this is so great! Now I have a whole month to practice, practice, practice...making it my own...saying it often and imprinting it on my brain...and my first show should be so much easier and more successful! Thank you soooo much!! :love:
 
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Yeah this helped me sooo much when I was first starting out. It was the only way I could know what I was saying and find some logical order. I had no clue about cooking, food or anything, so this really helped me. Glad it has helped others. You are very welcome. How was your first show? Did you use this?
 
Since I had a whole month, I played with it a little bit and made it partly my own...and guess what? My first show went very well...there were still things I forgot and of course I got a bit flustered, but with almost $600 in outside orders (thanks DH!), my first show closed at $1173.60!!! :eek:

I did almost $500 at my show, I collect some outside orders myself, and my DH collected a ton of orders at his work!

Thanks so much!! It really did help!! And since I will have had almost 2 weeks between shows, guess who will be practicing it again all week? :rolleyes:
 

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