Overcoming Nerves for a Successful Cooking Show: Tips and Tricks
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Discussion Overview
This thread centers around participants sharing their experiences and tips for managing nerves before cooking shows, particularly for those who are new to presenting. Many contributors discuss the use of notes and outlines to help maintain focus during their demonstrations.
Discussion Character
- Anecdotal
- Opinion-based
- Exploratory
Main Points Raised
- One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses nervousness about an upcoming cooking show with 32 guests and considers using a show outline for support.
- Another participant shares that using cue cards is a helpful strategy for staying organized during shows.
- Several users mention the importance of preparation and having notes to avoid forgetting key points during the presentation.
- One participant notes their success with a high sales figure from their first show, suggesting that confidence may stem from prior achievements.
- Another participant emphasizes the value of having visual aids, like a flip book, to engage guests while referencing notes.
- Some contributors share their personal experiences with using index cards and outlines to enhance their confidence and performance during shows.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
There appears to be general agreement among participants on the usefulness of having notes or outlines during cooking shows, with many sharing similar strategies for preparation. However, no clear consensus emerges on the best method, as various participants mention different tools and approaches.
Contextual Notes
Participants share their individual experiences and strategies related to cooking shows, reflecting a range of comfort levels and personal styles in presentation. The discussion highlights the supportive nature of the community as members encourage one another.
Who May Find This Useful
New consultants or those feeling anxious about upcoming cooking shows may find the shared experiences and tips beneficial as they prepare for their own presentations.
PChefPEI
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I know what you mean. I use to think it was me, but then realized that as long as they're having fun, it doesn't really matter. And the end result was pretty good, so I guess it didn't hurt! I can't imagine trying to get 32 people to be quiet and listen to me!!!ginamkiely said:
I can't wait to hear at how much you close this one out!!!!
chefjenibel
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Wow, Gina, that's awesome! Way to go!
You seemed a little bummed about "only" two bookings, I know you would think that with the law of averages, you would get more bookings because there were more people there, but for some reason it doesn't work that way! It always seems like the big shows have fewer bookings, but that's okay! Did you figure out how much $$$ you made last night?!?! That is my favorite thing to do on my way home from a show!! Congrats and keep up the great work!!!! Since you already have the whole catalog, what on earth are you going to spend all of that PC $ on?!?!
You seemed a little bummed about "only" two bookings, I know you would think that with the law of averages, you would get more bookings because there were more people there, but for some reason it doesn't work that way! It always seems like the big shows have fewer bookings, but that's okay! Did you figure out how much $$$ you made last night?!?! That is my favorite thing to do on my way home from a show!! Congrats and keep up the great work!!!! Since you already have the whole catalog, what on earth are you going to spend all of that PC $ on?!?!
KellyTheChef
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KellyTheChef
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chefjenibel said:Wow, Gina, that's awesome! Way to go!
You seemed a little bummed about "only" two bookings, I know you would think that with the law of averages, you would get more bookings because there were more people there, but for some reason it doesn't work that way! It always seems like the big shows have fewer bookings, but that's okay! Did you figure out how much $$$ you made last night?!?! That is my favorite thing to do on my way home from a show!! Congrats and keep up the great work!!!! Since you already have the whole catalog, what on earth are you going to spend all of that PC $ on?!?!
Never gonna have to spend $$ on business supplies
Leadership Registration (cuz you know she's gonna be a Future before January!)
National Conference 2008
You name it! (Posted in green for how much $$ she's getting!!
You better make sure you post just how much PC $$ you earn in your first 90 days....I am gonna use you as an example of how much PC rewards you for starting off your business with a bang!!
ginamkiely
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Thanks everyone!!
Jen, I definitely was hoping to get some more bookings but I know I can't let stuff like that get me down. So far for last night I made $345 and counting cause the orders are still coming in. I made $95 on that web order that came in that I wasn't even expecting. What am I going to spend my PC$ on... i have no idea!! lol. I used $150 to get the rest of the samples I didn't earn with the SAT and now I have about $450 left so i'm probably going to save it for a while.
Kelly I'm definitely going to post everything I got so far as soon as my 90 days are up (sept 6th) I have one more show before that so hopefully i'll get a lot more too.
Jen, I definitely was hoping to get some more bookings but I know I can't let stuff like that get me down. So far for last night I made $345 and counting cause the orders are still coming in. I made $95 on that web order that came in that I wasn't even expecting. What am I going to spend my PC$ on... i have no idea!! lol. I used $150 to get the rest of the samples I didn't earn with the SAT and now I have about $450 left so i'm probably going to save it for a while.
Kelly I'm definitely going to post everything I got so far as soon as my 90 days are up (sept 6th) I have one more show before that so hopefully i'll get a lot more too.
missydivine
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missydivine
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Denarella
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ginamkiely said:
I HATE that I had most of the stuff in that box! LOL! Im going back and forth now to the online training.....filled out the Building your Business Package already. Started looking at the samples and supplies. How long do they normally take to come in? Id LOVE to have some of them for my 9/14 show. But my recruiter already told me I can borrow anything I want b/c she doesnt have a show that night.....may just do that....but I do want my own sprinkles! LOL. There's not a STITCH of alcohol in this house! All of my wine coolers are GONE!!!:cry:
ginamkiely
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wine coolers? you definitly are a jersey girl! lol (luv ya)
i say the samples take about a week to come in but i wouldn't order too much because you're going to earn a lot of PC bucks. (i'll make sure of it) i think you have 6 weeks to order them so you have time to see how many bucks you get, you know what i mean?
i say the samples take about a week to come in but i wouldn't order too much because you're going to earn a lot of PC bucks. (i'll make sure of it) i think you have 6 weeks to order them so you have time to see how many bucks you get, you know what i mean?
chefjenibel
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ginamkiely said:
Gina, just keep doing what you're doing and you'll be awesome! (Not that you aren't already!) I, too, would love to hear what all you earned in your first 90 days, don't forget to include SAT, too!!!!!
I've been dying to ask you, is Kiely your last name? My friend named her daughter Kiely after her MIL's maiden name. But they live in Iowa, so probably no relation.
ginamkiely
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Jen... SO FAR i've earned in 90 days...
$1150 in COMMISSION, (only 2 cooking shows a few catalog shows and some individual orders)
$679 in product for $84 (I hosted my first show)
$600 PC bucks
$250 in Sell-A-Thon products
so that brings my total up to $2595 in money and products and my 90 days don't end until 9/6 and i have one more show! (which WILL be another $1000 show)!
(wow, i never realized how much till right now!)
Yes my last name is Kiely... I always liked the name Kiely for a girl, but I had a boy and my last name is Kiely so that's shot now. lol. I don't know if there is any relation, my husband doesn't know a lot of his family on his father's side. (sorry)
$1150 in COMMISSION, (only 2 cooking shows a few catalog shows and some individual orders)
$679 in product for $84 (I hosted my first show)
$600 PC bucks
$250 in Sell-A-Thon products
so that brings my total up to $2595 in money and products and my 90 days don't end until 9/6 and i have one more show! (which WILL be another $1000 show)!
(wow, i never realized how much till right now!)
Yes my last name is Kiely... I always liked the name Kiely for a girl, but I had a boy and my last name is Kiely so that's shot now. lol. I don't know if there is any relation, my husband doesn't know a lot of his family on his father's side. (sorry)
PChefPEI
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ginamkiely
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Layla, the outline cards help tremendously. I made about 10 of them and i wrote in big letters (2 lines each) points about each product i wanted to talk about. i even wrote one that said hi my name is... lol. so i wouldn't forget.
i'll make up an outline later on with what the cards said and i'll post it
marie... thanks for being my cheerleader!
i'll make up an outline later on with what the cards said and i'll post it
marie... thanks for being my cheerleader!
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