Not Ready for No-Demo, but Need Advice

[sfdavis918]

I think I am beginning to realize that I don't like to cook at my shows. I'm not sure if it is actually the cooking/demo part that I don't like, or if it is that I don't feel like my show really flows very well.

I think I want to work on the show itself before giving up the demo part of it. My biggest concern is that I think I tend to talk too much about the recipe instead of about the products. I also seem to try to cram everything else (host benes, opportunity, other services) into the end of the show and by then I have lost everyone.

Does anyone have any tips for me?

 

[Jules711]

I know that there are no demo threads on here. I personally do them both ways. I bring a prepared recipe for the no demo and just talk about new products and favorites. I get them talking about their faves since they can sell to each other. As for benefits and such, there are suggestions that when you touch a certain product, you talk about hosting, etc. Get the host engaged too. Or past hosts. They can help by telling how much they get free and your host can help with booking if they want the upcoming specials. Get THEM excited about products and specials and they can help you with your work.Sometimes a demo is still good, but I love when I can get someone else to do it so I'm not distracted! I just had that at a bridal shower. The bride did the whole recipe.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Sarah,

You might really like the new Interactive Show that is coming out. There is some brief info about it on CC - but it says that alot more info will be coming. Sometimes I feel like I'm getting tired of hearing my own voice, and I wonder if guests are too - so I'm looking forward to trying out this new show type.

 

[wadesgirl]

I do a no demo show, love it! I don't entertain very well when I cook so I just don't do it. I open the show, introduce myself, have guest introduction, talk about the catalog, then go into the four main groups - knives, simple additions, cookware and stoneware, then if there is time I go into smaller groups - silicone, measuring tools, gadgets, etc, then onto host benefits, recruiting, etc (all in my flip top chart so it flows easily), then onto door prizes and I'm done. I like doing it this way better. Gives a better chance to talk about more products, especially if the recipe doesn't have what I want to talk about.

 

[MORFIA]

Use note-cards and make steps of the party----
keep them working--
ex on the bar pan step write
--Share your favorite tips and then ask for input from the other guests----did you get the cd yet?

 

[sfdavis918]

did you get the cd yet?

Just today! Thanks! I am going to listen to it when the boys are napping.