Should I Have Skipped That Small Show? A Lesson in Unexpected Success

[chefkathy]

So glad I decided to goI don't know why I let today's host do another show. She was a repeat host and last time her show was very small and started way late (cultural thing) and just didn't seem to be worth my time. I told my DH that if she didn't have at least 5 people coming, I wasn't going to do it. It was a little further than I like to drive and we have a full weekend already. The host told me she had 10 guests, so I went with it. Well of course today we started about an hour after the show time and she had just four guests and only one of them ordered. However, she did have some outside orders so sales are just under $200. BUT two of the outside orders want to book and one guest present booked. AND her daughter filled out a consultant agreement! She needs to get her $$$ together and then she will get started!!!So next time you don't want to go do a show, think of me. You never know where your next show or recruit will come from. BTW, since it was a small group we did it totally interactive ala Jennifer Soto and it went really well.

 

[ChefLisa]

Congratulations! I am a huge believer in working every show, no matter how small. I had a situation similar to yours a couple of years ago. Because of that show, over the course of the following year I added four people to my team.

 

[pamperedbecky]

That's awesome!! Congratulations!

 

[PampMomof3]

WTG Deb! That's AWESOME! I was supposed to have a show with 4 guests today but she wanted to r/s for May 17th. I begged her to keep it but she wanted more. We'll see what happens!

 

[finley1991]

Thanks Deb! Very inspiring!!!!!

 

[ChefLoriG]

way to go!!

 

[baychef]

Congratulations, Deb!! I also agree and share with others that no matter how crappy the show, there HAS to be something good that comes of it. I have had $1000 parties off from shows that didn't seem worth my while (time or money wise). Way to go and thanks for sharing!

 

[SKwong]

We're going to paint our kitchen window frames that were previously painted but the varnish was not sanded and the paint isn't sticking well. Therefore, we're going to try to redo it. Any advice?