dianevill
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Hi everyone,
I just had to vent/share/laugh. Last night I had a show at an acquaintance's house. Our kids go to the same school, and most of the invited guests were also school parents and neighbors (no family). First, I thought it would be a really good show because I sent out over 60 invitations, plus she sent e-invitations, and I host-coached like crazy...reminded her to call her guests, etc. So on Sunday she tells me she has 8 people for sure, still had to call about 12, and had 5 outside orders. Not too bad, but was hoping it would have been better.
I get there last night, and 3 people show up (3 more filter in later, so that's fine). I was familiar with most of the women, ended up they were ALL neighbors, so we were able to joke around and have fun. I thought the show went really well - you know how you feel when you're on top of your game? That's how I was. They all said they had a great time and picked up a lot of tips. Then came serving the food. We decided to go with some new recipes to try to book shows for March and April (she wants the UM and carafe). So I made the Aloha Pizza and the Island Breeze Rum Cake (I made the cake at home). They both turned out great. No one ate! No one!
Finally the host said something, and two girls grabbed some food. I knew I was following proper hygiene, washed my hands a ton of times during the demo, never touched my face, hair, etc. I don't think I even touched the food, to be honest with you. So I was pretty certain it wasn't me, although there's always that shadow of doubt when you see no one eating.
The sales dollars were really low - upper teens and low twenties. Usually I see $40-50 as an average. No bookings (usually at least 1). I found out later that all six, yes all six, had been to a Lia Sophia show the day before (Sunday), and four were at a wine tasting show on Saturday, so no one had any money to spend, and 3 of them booked shows with either Lia or the wine tasting. UGGHH!!
So at this point I understand why sales are the way they are and there's no bookings. Then one of the ladies said, "I'm so stuffed I don't think I'll eat for days." I was like, "what?" Well the three that came in late were late because they went out to eat at a Mexican buffet. Well, that answers part of that.
Then, here's the funny part. I didn't get to my DPDS until this morning (I didn't leave their house until after 11!) I opened the first one and it said, "Great show - thanks for the tips. Next time, do different recipes. These sound gross!" Got through a few more, and then another one said, "coconut- yuck. Pineapple on pizza - double yuck."
I am NOT making these recipes anymore
Just thought I'd share. I'm not upset or anything, it really is all kind of funny, but I know you'd all understand the emotional roller coaster of that show!
Have a great day!
I just had to vent/share/laugh. Last night I had a show at an acquaintance's house. Our kids go to the same school, and most of the invited guests were also school parents and neighbors (no family). First, I thought it would be a really good show because I sent out over 60 invitations, plus she sent e-invitations, and I host-coached like crazy...reminded her to call her guests, etc. So on Sunday she tells me she has 8 people for sure, still had to call about 12, and had 5 outside orders. Not too bad, but was hoping it would have been better.
I get there last night, and 3 people show up (3 more filter in later, so that's fine). I was familiar with most of the women, ended up they were ALL neighbors, so we were able to joke around and have fun. I thought the show went really well - you know how you feel when you're on top of your game? That's how I was. They all said they had a great time and picked up a lot of tips. Then came serving the food. We decided to go with some new recipes to try to book shows for March and April (she wants the UM and carafe). So I made the Aloha Pizza and the Island Breeze Rum Cake (I made the cake at home). They both turned out great. No one ate! No one!
Finally the host said something, and two girls grabbed some food. I knew I was following proper hygiene, washed my hands a ton of times during the demo, never touched my face, hair, etc. I don't think I even touched the food, to be honest with you. So I was pretty certain it wasn't me, although there's always that shadow of doubt when you see no one eating. The sales dollars were really low - upper teens and low twenties. Usually I see $40-50 as an average. No bookings (usually at least 1). I found out later that all six, yes all six, had been to a Lia Sophia show the day before (Sunday), and four were at a wine tasting show on Saturday, so no one had any money to spend, and 3 of them booked shows with either Lia or the wine tasting. UGGHH!!
So at this point I understand why sales are the way they are and there's no bookings. Then one of the ladies said, "I'm so stuffed I don't think I'll eat for days." I was like, "what?" Well the three that came in late were late because they went out to eat at a Mexican buffet. Well, that answers part of that.
Then, here's the funny part. I didn't get to my DPDS until this morning (I didn't leave their house until after 11!) I opened the first one and it said, "Great show - thanks for the tips. Next time, do different recipes. These sound gross!" Got through a few more, and then another one said, "coconut- yuck. Pineapple on pizza - double yuck."
I am NOT making these recipes anymore
Just thought I'd share. I'm not upset or anything, it really is all kind of funny, but I know you'd all understand the emotional roller coaster of that show!
Have a great day!
