What do you usually bring to a show?

[schel]

I have a question. It never fails when I try to cut down on what I bring to a show, I still have 2 crates with my PC products, 1 carry bag with my why bag, my booking incentive gift bag, and my pom pom & party cop horns, 1 small tote with prize drawings for guests, and my business case, which is a scrapbook case on wheels (very heavy).

What does everyone else bring?

Like what do you bring in your tool turn about everything you can fit in it? Or just what you need for the recipe?

Also never fails, if I do cut down, then there is something someone wants to see and I did not bring it...

So I have a show tonight and it is Warm Nutty Carmel Brownies. I shouldn't have to bring the house for this simple recipe right?

Let me know.

Thanks!

Schel

 

[missyciccolella]

I'm sure you could do a search and find lots of info on this topic.
This is what I typically bring:
Tool Turn about with as much stuff as I can fit in it - I make sure to have as much new stuff in there as possible
Saute Pan - if recipe doesn't require cookware
1 Small stone - if recipe doesn't require stone
1 Forged Cutlery - most recipes need at least one
SA piece - just one unless host decided to use them to serve at show
Guest & Host Special (just one)
All products for recipe
Ultimate Mandolin, food chopper - let guest play with them

Other stuff:
Why bag, theme show binder, flip chart, and all the other "stuff" like catalogs, order forms, etc.

I've heard arguments from both sides:
Only make 2 trips to make the job look easier
Make many trips so your not struggling with being weighted down by only making 2 trips

Bottom line, I would lighten up on the product load - you can entice guests to book a show by not having product available to see, but always bring higher priced items and specials to showcase

 

[schel]

Thank you.
Schel

 

[Brandi2007]

I have finally cut myself down. I got tired of packing up my entire kitchen and then putting it away agin. I bring all the items I need for the recipe (also making sure that I always have a peice of stoneware), both 8" ss and exec cookware, trifle bowl (I use as my prize bucket), the host special for this month and next month, plus my cookbooks displayed in the rectangle woven selections. It sounds like a lot I guess now that I write it down but it all fits inside my consultant tote. I bring this tote in on my second and last trip. The first trip into the home I bring my PC canvas bag that has my laptop, and paperwork inside and also my small cooler. (I supply one recipe free). It's two trips and neither one of them feels overloaded. Plus a lot of houses don't seem to have lots of display room.

 

[Carissidy]

Thanks for posting Brandi your info always good to hear! and Missy your info is going to be very useful for me also!