Maximizing Success at Big Shows: Tips and Tricks for Hosted House Events

[jennytodd]

I have a big show(21 or more) at a host's house this week...from past experience, there is so much talking(makes it loud, hard for me to talk) and everyone is coming/going that I struggle to get bookings/leads and sometimes even sales....what are some things I can do to be prepared? A sheet to pass out w/ specials in case they miss hearing them? anything?!

 

[BethCooks4U]

Make the demo really short. Start by introducing yourself and give a short talk about whatever you want them to hear. Then the short demo or do hands on show, then do the drawing. If they talk a lot they're having fun. Ask them questions to keep it on PC or if they ARE talking PC then let them. That sells more anyway. You could ask your host to help keep things on track too.

 

[darlinclem]

I want to first say, I can be VERY loud. Most of my hosts know this. When the host tells me that most of the guests are there and it is okay to start the show, I raise my voice and get everyones' attention. I then warn them that I talk too much and am known to ramble so if I do, interrupt. I then tell them if it is for something else it better be a PC question, if it isn't I call them forward and they get to help with the demo. I then warn them that might happen anyway. It makes it a fun, sort of, joke and takes the pressure off me and puts it on them

 

[cookingwithlove]

Get the guests involved. Don't ask if anybody wants to help, but hand someone the food chopper and have them use it. I give out tickets or cards to anybody who "helps" me in the demo. When someone is looking for a product whoever finds it first gets a ticket. If they chime in on a product they love they get a ticket and so forth.

 

[jennytodd]

Awesome advice, thanks everyone!