My First Time Hosting: A Simple, Cheap & Effective Way!

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses participants' experiences with hosting shows using slides and visual aids. Various methods of presentation and personal preferences are shared, highlighting different approaches to engaging guests during shows.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shared their positive experience using slides for their first show, noting that it helped grab attention during the booking talk.
  • Another participant mentioned plans to try the slide method at their upcoming show, expressing gratitude for the shared information.
  • One participant reported using slides successfully, including recruiting information, and found it effective in engaging the audience.
  • A participant noted that a cluster member printed slides on pastel-colored paper, which enhanced the visual appeal, despite some formatting issues.
  • One participant inquired about the best cover and binding methods for the slides, referencing a costly spiral binding option seen at a regional meeting.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the specifics of presentation methods, and no clear consensus emerges regarding the best practices for slide usage or binding techniques.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and preferences related to hosting shows, focusing on visual aids and their impact on audience engagement.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for insights on effective presentation techniques and visual aids for hosting shows may find this discussion relevant.

wadesgirl
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I tried mine for the first time tonight. I didn't get any on the book bookings but two "call me later" (it is a great group of repeat hosts so I know they will book). I did like it though, it flowed easy, got their attention during the booking talk. I asked a few of the gals after the show what they thought. One told me that since they are normal "gabbers" that it did get her attention when I flipped it all out. I'm going to stick with it, I highly recommend it, it's cheap, effecient and to the point.

I wasn't for sure if I liked the black and white look in the beginning and thought about dressing it up a lot. I'm glad I did it, the simpler the better and it's not too hard on the eyes!
 
I am going to try it on Thursday at my show. Thanks for the info.
 
I used the slides and loved it. I even did recruiting slides on the opposite side. Definitely grabs their attention!
 
one of the ladies in my cluster printed her's on different colored paper. Nothing too bright- pastel/light colors, but it made it look really nice. Each page was a different color. Only problem was she somehow made the wording bigger or separated it- so instead of info on one of the benefits being on a single page- she may have it on two pages. So in the end- the slide was twice as long as she is tall...*hehe*. Kind of long, but she was happy with it! :)
 
pchefjennoy said:
I used the slides and loved it. I even did recruiting slides on the opposite side. Definitely grabs their attention!

May I ask exactly what you put on the recruiting side of the slide?
 
What is the best cover for each sheet, and how do you bind them together? I just went to our Regional PC Meeting and one lady had hers sprial bound, but it cost her about $40.
 

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