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PamperChefCarol said:My worst show came early in my PC career.
I met a lady at BRU. I was offering a "free cooking show" to anyone who booked and she said she wanted to do a show. I called a few days later and she told me she wanted to do it that coming Sunday and that she would have 36 people. Great, I thought. Then she decided that she wants me to make shrimp scampi and to make plenty, because everyone was going to be hungry. I explained to her that I was not a catered, and what PC was again. She just kept saying, make sure you make plenty. I figured out 3 shrimp per person, and made a ton of fettuccini. I made up one pan at home and planned on demo'ing the rest. When I got to her house, there was no way to do a cooking demo with her layout. She assured me to just make the dish before her quests arrived. I was getting a bad feeling about the show, but carried on. When her quests finally arrived, and there were a bunch of them, I started to greet them and pass out catalogs. She ushers me into the kitchen and proceeds to tell me that she has been misled, I never said I was selling stuff, I was a caterer, she won a free dinner, etc. At this point, after having spent $40 on food, I was really getting a bad vibe. I was as polite as I could be with her. I explained to her what PC was, what she actually "won", and what I was doing there. She then says that none of her friends are interested in my junk and that I should leave. I packed up my stuff, left a catalog on the table and got out of there.
A few days later, I had another show, and it was one of my bests. Got right back on that horse and put her behind me.
SillyChef said:Okay. Everyone raves on and on about how great their shows are/were/will be... I want to know how "bad" everyone has done, so I don't feel alone.. Anyone wanna let me in what what your "worst" show was?!?
DMB75 said:Alright, maybe I shouldn't have read this thread before I have my first show. Now I'm worried.
SillyChef said:Well you would learn things that don't work for others, but might work for you. Don't be nervous. You will do just fine! Good luck with your shows!
hoosierchef said:So far, my worst show was my first show....the one that my "best friend" held for me. She had a great turn out, but hardly anyone bought anything. She barely made the $150! Even with her order, my com sales were only $200!!! I don't really think she put any effort into it, then wonders why she had such a bad show. Oh well......
Jules711 said:Another idea for mystery host shows when you want to boost sales. Let the non winners choose an item at the host discount. This is really nice when it's 25-30% off, but regardless, it's a sale. It's also loved when stoneware is one sale since it's a discount on top of the 20% off!! If you tend to get decent attendance, you can put in your invite that attendees will receive one item at 25% off. Mine are hit or miss so I don't know what the % will be. I just contact people after the show and tell/email them that they didn't win the big prize, but the consolation prize is one item at...
I also call people that didn't attend after the show to see if they need anything. It doesn't always work, but I've gotten a couple of $100 orders that way!
pampermemelody said:Ok this one is funny! I had a show last Spring.. My host was a sweet girl who speaks English. She failed to tell me that the guests she invited only spoke Spanish. I do not. I felt like an idiot trying to teach with my hands and speaking loudly and slowly (as if that would help!) Duh. In the end, they were so sweet and smiling and loved the food. But they had no idea why I was there. The host didn't have any orders or collect any outside orders in the 10 days I gave her. My only $0 show! But I had a $1900 show the next week that helped heal my bruised ego!
soccermama said:Here's how I look at it... and I had to explain my thinking to my Host from last night (who is signing on as a consultant on Wednesday)
If you get out and meet even ONE person, it's a good show. If you learn from the experience, it's a good show.
And because I think that way, I have never had a bad show. Maybe low sales, low attendence... but always worth my time, as long as I learn from it or meet at least 1 person.
Enthusiasm is contagious. NOT being enthusiastic is also contagious.
trps said:Before the $150 rule you just needed 5 orders I had a catalog show of 4 $1 cookbooks and 1 small batter bowl and she didn't get anything with her 10% discount. so it was a $14 show but that was better than the above actual show with $0 in sales.
Paige Dixon said:I had a show last November that still isn't cleared up. The commissionable sales were 400.00. BUT... I had an NSF check for $162. I've never received the checks for the host order/orders taken after the show totalling $85. So I feel like I bought those ladies about $250 in products!! My commission was about $120 or so. Ugh! If only we could charge extra for the extra attention they require to follow up with chasing them down.
soccermama said:.
Enthusiasm is contagious. NOT being enthusiastic is also contagious.
The purpose of sharing a "worst show" story is to create a non-judgmental space for consultants to share their experiences and learn from each other's mistakes. It can also serve as a reminder that even the most seasoned consultants have had difficult shows, and it's important to stay positive and learn from each experience.
No, sharing a "worst show" story does not make you look bad as a consultant. In fact, it shows your honesty and vulnerability, which can be relatable and endearing to potential customers. It also allows for others to offer advice and support, which can ultimately help improve your future shows.
No, it is not necessary to share a "worst show" story. It is completely optional and up to the individual. Some consultants may find it helpful to share their experiences, while others may prefer to keep them private.
Yes, you can share a "worst show" story without sharing specific details. It's important to respect the privacy of your host and guests, so it's perfectly acceptable to share a general overview of the challenges you faced without revealing specific names or details.
No, there is no limit to how many "worst show" stories you can share. However, it's important to strike a balance and also share positive experiences to maintain a well-rounded perspective. Remember, the goal is to learn and grow from each experience, not dwell on the negatives.