Struggling with Getting That Smooth Flow in Your Tupperware Shows?

[ihavethetools]

I am having trouble getting that smoothness and getting everything into my show feeling.
Some may know I sold PC for 5 years, 6 or so years ago. I had done a good amount of shows, recruited, was really comfortable with it. Been to several conferences, met all the wonderful Nationals, and back then it was quite a bit smaller so I'm sure easier to get pictures and spend time with them. Granted right now because of being gone all spring this year I haven't done a lot of shows (just now on my 12th show) but I am just having such a time getting that niche back.

I figure I should maybe observe other's shows, that would probably help. It will have to be of another director's cluster because I think my director's cluster is out of state or something........it's only her and I that go to the joint cluster meeting each month. So while everyone at the meeting is helpful and nice, I don't 'feel' a part like I did back when I sold before. Odd, and maybe it's just me, I don't know.

But my point is how to get that smoothness back. And there are SO MANY more products now....how does anyone feel like they've showed enough?

It was back then that the concentration was on the stones, and the food chopper, the APCS, and the slicers. Now I just feel like I'm all over the place with everything.....so much that it's hard for me to focus on a few key things.

Help!

Kris

 

[ihavethetools]

Oh I thought I might add. I'm also wondering if it was just today's show. Not many showed up due to some sudden meeting and illnesses, but anyway, the ladies there........I just could not get them pumped up. They were rather melancholy, and one had her grandbaby there and the grandmom spent all her time cooing over her 15 mt old grandchild.

Most of them weren't cooks, except for one. They preferred to get in and get out of the kitchen, which was fine, I attempted to show them how the right tools would help with that.

Kris

 

[gilliandanielle]

Some shows just have no chemistry. I am on my 30th show (in 2 years, so I don't do them very often) and I still feel like I'm not quite in my "groove". When I do two shows close together I do a lot better at the second one, so I think I just need to do them more often to have better shows.

 

[dannyzmom]

You don't have to hit on all the tools at every show. Do a show that focuses on stoneware and the tools that get the recipe onto the stone...do another show that focuses on cookware and the tools that get the recipe into the pan, do an entertaining show that focuses on the SA line and displaying stuff when entertaining. When people as you then about the other lines you reply will be "Well, tonight's show focuses on stoneware...but when you or one of your friends host a show, why don't we make it a cookware show and I can delve into all the wonderful nuances of our cookware at that show!

 

[ihavethetools]

Thanks Carolyn, I can see how that is much more focused, and heaven knows I NEED focus!

Gillian, I think that was it for this show, there was just so little chemistry going on.

Kris

 

[gilliandanielle]

I like that sneaky booking thing about talking cookware at another show! Is that your secret Carolyn?

 

[mommyhugz1978]

I have been selling PC for five months now... and I still don't have my groove or nich!!! Sometimes I feel like I am repeating a script or something it frustating becasue I want to have fun durning my shows!!!!

 

[Karen Hodge]

I am going to do the Price is Right! that I got from this site at my show on Saturday. I also feel like I am doing a script. I even practice my show before hand. I want it to be fun too. I decided to make the garlic pull apart bread and have it ready when the guests arrive. They can munch on that and get comfortable. Then I will do a little intro and start the Fun! After we play the game, which is all about PC products and specials, I will make the Molten Chocolate lava cake and pull the tickets for prizes and pass out the catalogs and order forms while they enjoy their cake. You pass out the catalogs last because you don't want them to have the prices while you play the game. I am really excited about it and I think that in its self will make it fun for both me and my guests.

 

[yummy4tummy]

Hey Kris,
Don't feel like the Lone Ranger here. I too like Gillian do not do a lot of cooking shows so it is really hard to get into the groove when shows are few and far between. That and the fact that I have never been into public speaking. The thing that keeps me going is my new found love for my PC products. (I have never been to a show before and was instantly drawn in). But even the best get stuck with a downer crowd once in a while. Just keep focused and I'm sure you will get back to where you were before.
Valerie

 

[raebates]

I know you felt like things did not flow, but did the guests feel that way? I had one show that I left feeling like, "Boy, I did not connect with them at all." The sales were good, but no one laughed at my jokes. People really did not seem to participate at all. I use my own survey & drawing slips. On them I ask if they enjoyed the show. I ask them to explain their answer. I also ask if they have any suggestions for me. Imagine my surprise when I got home and read how funny, entertaining, and great I was!One of the women who booked from that show told me at her show that she never hosts shows, but she had so much fun at my PChef show that she booked without thinking about it.Just remember that your perception may not be the same as theirs.