So, what's your agenda for your shows?

[Andreamd8]

Hi Everyone...

Nice to be back...I hadn't logged on in about a week because of Thanksgiving and all. I need some advice about something. I had seen the way the consultant's did the show on the "live cooking show" DVD, and how my director does it, so that's how I did my open house. Then I went to another director's house for the monthly cooking show demo that we do. She does it completely different. As soon as the guests come in, she has them put their stuff down and start cooking with her right away. Then while it's in the oven, she goes over stuff in the catalog, etc.

What do you guys do for your show "agenda" ??? I'd like to hear what everyone has to say and your opinions on why you do your show that way.

I have a big show this weekend, and I'm thinking about changing it up a little bit Thanks, Andrea

 

[raebates]

If you follow this link, you'll see how I do my shows.http://www.chefsuccess.com/f12/questions-rae-about-your-show-16925/

 

[JAE]

I do the regular demo, I think. I don't do introductions because it takes too long, unless there are only 3 or 4 people there. I try to make just one recipe during the show and talk about other products while it's baking. Sometimes I don't bake during, but put something together that doesn't require the oven. It's always different, but I first do the welcome and thank you for coming and to the host. The I give a quick summary of what we'll be doing: this is a chocolate bliss show, or we're going to learn to make a meal really fast, or I'm going to show you some great homemade food gift ideas... Then I start the demo and talk about what I'm using, usually a stone and something else like the cutting boards and Forged Cutlery. I work in the cookware by passing around the pans, work in the host benefits while using the next months' host specials, etc. At the end I talk about Round up and warranties/receipt. If I remember, I do a drawing. When everyone checks out, I ask them if they want information about becoming a consultant or if they want to have a show. That's it.

 

[Andreamd8]

thanks for ideas...I'd like to see even more if ya have them...

 

[stacywhitlow]

I do the regular demo, I think. I don't do introductions because it takes too long, unless there are only 3 or 4 people there. I try to make just one recipe during the show and talk about other products while it's baking. Sometimes I don't bake during, but put something together that doesn't require the oven. It's always different, but I first do the welcome and thank you for coming and to the host. The I give a quick summary of what we'll be doing: this is a chocolate bliss show, or we're going to learn to make a meal really fast, or I'm going to show you some great homemade food gift ideas... Then I start the demo and talk about what I'm using, usually a stone and something else like the cutting boards and Forged Cutlery. I work in the cookware by passing around the pans, work in the host benefits while using the next months' host specials, etc. At the end I talk about Round up and warranties/receipt. If I remember, I do a drawing. When everyone checks out, I ask them if they want information about becoming a consultant or if they want to have a show. That's it.

Sounds just like one of my shows. I do use a "reminder binder" that has all of the specials, round-up, hwc, incentives, etc. in page protectors. It has really helped me let everyone know all The Pampered Chef has to offer.

 

[DebbieJ]

Depends on teh recipe....

 

[lkprescott]

Depends on the show and the space setup... I don't have a formula down yet.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I tend to be distracted easily....and then get frustrated if I don't say everything I wanted to say during the show - so I have outlines that I use.
Right now, I have outlines for the 30 minute chicken show, Bites & Bevs show, Chocolate Bliss Show, and Ham & Cheese Omelet show. I use one at every show.
My Homemade for The Holidays Shows start next week.....I'd better get busy with an outline for those shows!


Here is my outline for the 30 Minute Chicken - this is the one I do the most...


PRE-SHOW:
Set up Checkout area
Set up Display Area
Melt Butter in pan
Put chicken in DCB
Set up demo area
Set up SA display
Preheat oven
Meet & Greet guests



SHOW
Welcome! Any first-timers? (give twixit) You are in for a treat! (explain show)
Thank Host (name) – give gift
Explain host's other gifts she will receive tonight
Show November Host & Guest Special
Introduce myself.......tell story briefly
Demo Chicken (tell Chicken story)– have host put in microwave
Demo Biscuits
Put in oven – do Ice Cube demo
Talk about Host & Guest specials for Nov & Dec.
If time, show favorite products....ask for guests favorite products




CLOSING
Take Chicken & Biscuits out of ovens – let chicken rest, slide biscuits onto Dots Plate
Share the rest of my story.......great time to own your own business!
3 -4 minutes of Housekeeping:
Guest Special for Tonight
Upcoming Host Specials
Fill out Guest Care Cards
Do Drawing
Thank everyone for coming
Explain check out
Cut up chicken
Eat and place orders.

 

[lauraP2000]

Becky, is that a personal chicken story? Or one worth sharing?

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Becky, is that a personal chicken story? Or one worth sharing?

This is the thread with my chicken story.

http://www.chefsuccess.com/f6/i-booked-my-first-30min-chicken-show-now-what-28417/