May or May No Have a Show Today :Confused:

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Discussion Overview

This thread discusses a consultant's experience with a last-minute show and the various strategies participants suggest for managing the situation. Participants share their thoughts on how to engage attendees and make the most of the event despite initial disorganization.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes a host who is disorganized and has communicated poorly about the show, leading to concerns about attendance and preparation.
  • Another participant congratulates the original poster on earning a sales level and suggests doing a catalog walk-through and preparing a recipe to engage guests.
  • Several users mention the importance of customer service and being prepared to showcase products, regardless of the number of attendees.
  • One participant shares their experience of attending a poorly attended show, emphasizing the need to still provide value to those present.
  • Another participant notes that the host initially did not want a cooking demo due to the amount of food at the shower.
  • One participant expresses enthusiasm for the idea of a catalog run-through featuring favorite products.
  • Another participant shares plans to prepare a festive winter bark recipe and engage attendees with a product talk and a game.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best approach to take for the show, with some participants suggesting a more interactive experience while others focus on the catalog walk-through. No clear consensus emerges on a single strategy.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and strategies based on their own shows, reflecting a variety of approaches to handling last-minute events and disorganized hosts.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for ideas on managing last-minute shows and engaging attendees may find the shared experiences and suggestions relevant.

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She is a nice lady but a little disorganized. Got contacted on Tuesday by a lady I have worked with on a wedding guide ad. She tells me they are doing a baby shower for her SIL at 2 PC party at 4 and Passion Party ? at 6. She initially sent out the invites for the wrong date and looks like minimal attendence. Doesn't even want me to do a cooking demo. Did I mention she called me on Tuesday? Seems she told everyone BUT the PC consultant about the show. Then were her friends start asking she thinks OOPS guess who I forgot to call.

Sounds like there is potential to get enough orders to be one of my 2 $150 shows for Dec but not sure what to do. I told her I would bring her a packet of catalogs (she just lives 3 miles from me) to pass out - If it looks like there are several people attending I will bring my crate and we will play with products - Demo the can opener, garlic press, cheese grater, etc.

She is already planning to do another show but I know there has been some craziness in her life lately

On another note - I did earn level one for November sell a thon
 
Great Job, Kathy!Congratulations on earning Level 1...that is awesome!

I would definitely do a "catalog walk through". There are several different threads about this, but here is one I posted to:

http://www.chefsuccess.com/showthread.php?t=13471

Also, have something made that they can sample, and then "walk through" the recipe...could tie that into the catalog walk through idea...the products you highlight are what you used in the recipe?

I have also heard of handing each guest an index card and telling them the recipe so that they can write it down and take it home with them.

Hope these ideas help!
 
I'd say if you have nothing else planned for the day to go and see what happens...
 
It sounds like they expect a PC "show" - you have 2 hours. I would make a finger food appetizer or sweet and pack up the most popular products. Do a display table like you would for a fair and then be prepared to do an express show. If there is even just a couple people there, they took time out of their life to see your products and deserve your time. Good Customer Service goes a long way.
 
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The reason she doesn't want me to do a demo is because they will have a ton of food for the shower
 
Then just have a display and do the catalog walk through as Nicole suggested. Have fun!
 
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I promised the host I would bring by a packet of catalogs - I told her not to worry if there wasn't a large attendence Shoot I have driven almost an hour and a half for a promised 10-12 guests and 2 showed. She is only 5 minutes away.
 
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I have about 6 1/2 hours and there is a Walmart on the way
 
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Wow - I like that idea of the catalog run through with the favorite 10 products
 
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Well I talked to my host - Looks like we may have about 10 people. Host wasn't into the demo until she talked to her sister Pelase tell me this 2 hours before the show and expect me to be prepared.

I decided I am going to try to make the festive winter bark ahead of time and them do a product talk and the favorite products game

Thanks gang!

Host is already planning to do another show in March/April when her house is finished
 
What is festive winter bark? Could I have the recipe? Sounds yummy!

Michelle
 
So how did it go???
 

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"May or May No Have a Show Today" is a playful phrase used in the Pampered Chef community to express uncertainty about whether a cooking show or demonstration will take place on a given day. It highlights the flexibility and spontaneity often associated with direct sales events.

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