What's My Next Big Demo? Join Me in the Excitement!

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around a participant's upcoming demonstration at the home office for Pampered Chef, where they will showcase a recipe to a group from the test kitchen and product development team. The conversation includes suggestions for recipes, expressions of excitement, and personal experiences related to performing in front of an audience.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares their experience of being invited to demonstrate at the home office and expresses nervousness about the event.
  • Several participants congratulate the original poster and suggest choosing a recipe they feel comfortable with for the demo.
  • One participant suggests combining an old classic recipe with new products to engage the audience.
  • Another participant mentions the importance of treating the audience as guests to alleviate nerves.
  • One participant discusses the idea of demonstrating a familiar recipe versus trying something new, weighing the pros and cons of each approach.
  • Another participant reflects on their own experience with a similar opportunity and encourages the original poster to relax and enjoy the process.
  • One participant expresses curiosity about the home office staff's experience and engagement during the demonstration.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

General agreement exists on the importance of choosing a comfortable recipe for the demonstration. However, there are differing opinions on whether to stick with a familiar recipe or try something new.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a supportive community environment where participants share personal experiences and offer encouragement regarding public demonstrations and recipe selection.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants preparing for similar demonstration opportunities may find the shared experiences and suggestions relevant to their own situations.

Did they give you a goodie baskets of NEW SPRING products :)
 
It is very cool to think they would do that to help us better! Now that is smart corporate thinking!!

I thought she said it was at the end of this month, which would mean the end of August, right?

I'd like the recipe for the peanut butter trifle!! I think I'll search for that one :)
 
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I survived!!!!Well, I had my show at the home office this afternoon, and it went really well. I have had a knot in my stomach for 2 days, and did not sleep much last night, but I did survive. Everyone there was SO MUCH FUN!!! and it was great to talk with them all, outside of my "show" There were about 30 there, new "co-workers", the team from the test kitchen, and product and recipe development. probably 25 woman and 5 men. Once I got started, I was no longer nervous, and just treated it like all of my shows. I had a hostess, and gave tickets away, door prize slips, etc, and guess what --- I even GOT A BOOKING!!!! Can you believe that??? !!!???? Everyone loved the trifle, and even though I did not use cookware, I did the ice cube demo, and they were so impressed with it. I do not think any of them had seen it. They thought I was so funny, and they told me I do a very entertaining show. My "show" only took about 45 minutes, and then they asked questions for about 15 minutes- they were very interesting questions, such as how do I feel about recruiting? Why do I think I have inactive consultants. What is the best part of being a consultant, and the worst, and what type of shows do I do, what is my favorite Fall product, and how do I think the products will impact my selling season.and some more along that line. They were all so helpful, and all appreciative that I would come in and do a show for them. And they gave me this really cool cooler, on wheels, it looks like a piece of carry-one luggage, but it is a soft side cooler, with the PC logo on it.
 
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Sorry, I meant to attach the recipe I did- Here it is- They DEVOURED IT !!! I thought they would be licking the trifle bowl
 

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Sue! That IS SO awesome!!! Yay for you!!!
 
Congrats! Glad to hear it went well! and to get a booking... awesome!!! You should totally take and post a pic of the cooler... it sounds great!!
 
How cool! I'm glad it went well!
 
mrssyvo said:
Sorry, I meant to attach the recipe I did- Here it is- They DEVOURED IT !!! I thought they would be licking the trifle bowl
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Sounds delicious, thanks for sharing. I'd probably be licking the bowl too!
 
mrssyvo said:
Sorry, I meant to attach the recipe I did- Here it is- They DEVOURED IT !!! I thought they would be licking the trifle bowl
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That is practically identical to my recipe...

Yes, they always devour it all............
 
That's awesome! Way to go!
 
Congrats on surviving and getting a booking!!!:D Was it weird to not take orders at the end of the show?

The cooler sounds really cool! Please take a pic!!:D
 
Congrats on having a great show and even a booking from HO. :)
 
I missed that in her paragraph - booking from HO - too cool!
 
I was thinking about you recently and am glad you let us know how it went.

That is so awesome you got a booking. I am curious if you did the show with sales or was it strickly demo? (sorry if this is too nosey, but just curious if they were good buyers if you did sales).

It sounds like a great experience for you as well as them.
 
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It was no sales, just doing my show as if it was a kitchen show. That is why I was so surprised about the booking. It was an added bonus.
 
How wonderful! Congrats!
 
Thanks for updating us! Sounds like it was tons of fun. And thanks for the recipe--it sounds yummy:thumbup:
 
I am so glad that everything went well for you and Thank you SOOOO Much for the yummy recipe I can't wait to try it.
 
I don't know how I missed this! I had been waiting and waiting for the update and then when you posted it, I missed it! ARGH!
Congrats on a show well done - how exciting! And I lvoe that they gave you the cooler - you KNOW they wouldn't have sent you home empty-handed...Pampered Chef is too classy for that. You must feel like a million bucks!
Oh, and PS - I can't wait to try out the Peanut Butter Trifle!
 
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