Need Fresh Ideas for My Interactive Show Tonight? Share Your Suggestions!

[K_Jurich]

Ok I have a show tonight and I want to really and some new zip to it. I would love to try something new to really drum up some bookings. Anyone got anything new for me to try? I do the interactive show but what else. . .

 

[DebbieJ]

How about asking everyone? That works for me.

 

[K_Jurich]

I always ask everyone. But usually get the usual no

 

[PChefPEI]

I always ask everyone. But usually get the usual no

Sounds like me! I have learned that you should ask an open ended question vs a close ended question - so, instead of saying "would you like to book a party?", ask "so when can we get your friends together for your party?"....of course, I haven't been great at doing this, but am getting better.

You could play a game for something different - I've attached a couple for you.

Or, you could have some sort of cook off between the guests, but you may need doubles of your stuff. I've never done these, so not sure how they work exactly.

Good luck tonight! Hope you have high sales and tons of bookings!

 

[chefann]

Make sure you mention the theme shows, or the recipe of the month that you're offering in August or September (whichever one you're trying to book). People won't pay attention if you say "we have theme shows." But if you take 30 seconds to tell them, "I'm so excited to teach Power Cooking in September. I'll show you and your friends how to make 3 meals in 45 minutes. Worried about entertaining? I can show you recipes from our great new Game Day Theme that will have everyone raving about your tailgate party!"

 

[peichef]

I love Queen of the Shoppers to liven up any show. The guests become quite competitive.
As for asking everybody....One tip I learned from my 3rd upline was..... at tally time, before asking each person, begin with some "yes" questions"
Did you have fun tonight?
Did you enjoy the food?
I bet it was nice to get out with your friends...
Did you see any products that are new to you? (interest you?)and so on. Ask 5 "yes" questions. Now they are on "yes" mode.
Next, instead of asking "would you like to book a cooking show?" Word it in a more inviting way... "I'd love to re-create this experience for you and your friends & help you get lots of free goodies" (or "how would you feel about getting a few of your friends together for a girls' night? I'd love to spoil you & your friends and get you some free products.")
hth

 

[pampchefsarah]

I love Queen of the Shoppers to liven up any show. The guests become quite competitive.
As for asking everybody....

One tip I learned from my 3rd upline was..... at tally time, before asking each person, begin with some "yes" questions"
Did you have fun tonight?
Did you enjoy the food?
I bet it was nice to get out with your friends...
Did you see any products that are new to you? (interest you?)

and so on. Ask 5 "yes" questions. Now they are on "yes" mode.
Next, instead of asking "would you like to book a cooking show?" Word it in a more inviting way... "I'd love to re-create this experience for you and your friends & help you get lots of free goodies" (or "how would you feel about getting a few of your friends together for a girls' night? I'd love to spoil you & your friends and get you some free products.")
hth

Great ideas Charity! Wish I had some shows booked, so I could try them out! :cry:

 

[K_Jurich]

As an update. . . I just got home from my show tonight and 4 bookings woohoo . . .it was a good show. Host was very excited. . . .I think that makes a big difference.

 

[Chef Kearns]

Make sure you mention the theme shows, or the recipe of the month that you're offering in August or September (whichever one you're trying to book). People won't pay attention if you say "we have theme shows." But if you take 30 seconds to tell them, "I'm so excited to teach Power Cooking in September. I'll show you and your friends how to make 3 meals in 45 minutes. Worried about entertaining? I can show you recipes from our great new Game Day Theme that will have everyone raving about your tailgate party!"

Ann, do you have a Tailgate invite. Not the PC postcard invites (cause I don't have any of those right now). I want to print some off. I'm going to do a tailgate party at my kids football practice week after next week. I want to hand out some invites so they don't feel bombarded.

Thanks!

 

[Chef Kearns]

Bumping!

Does anyone have a tailgating invite?

 

[chefann]

Sorry, Sandra - my internet was down pretty much all day yesterday. No, I don't have a tailgate invite. I'm simplifying this year and using the printable invitations from CC. I can't believe there isn't one in the files.

 

[mamadugan]

GREAT ideas!! Thanks for sharing. I just had 2 shows and have gotten 3 bookings from each show. MY BIGGEST obstacle was leaving my family at the front door. SELL YOURSELF. Tell jokes, even if they are stupid..they will never know! Keep it snappy and keep the guests on their toes!!