Successful First Show: My Experience and Plans Moving Forward

[toneybug]

Just had my first show and it went well. I had 6 ladies and have $300 in sales and waiting on a few outside orders. I was extremely nervous, I don't know how you guys get out there and do this. I'm sure it will pass but I definately felt like everyone could see me shaking in my shoes. It was fun once I got going and relaxed a bit. I'm glad I found this site because I have learned a lot from your postings.

Got another show this coming week, I work a full time job and taking classes so I'm hoping to have 1 show a week then maybe throw another in there every so often when I get use to this.

Thanks for all the great postings!

 

[cat]

Congratulations on getting through your first show! The first one is always the hardest. The more you do, the easier it gets, although after 2 years of doing this, I still get a little nervous before each show.

Keep up the good work! And if you can do one show a week, that's awesome!

 

[apriljc]

Great job! The first show is the hardest. Keep up the good work. I was also going to say that 1 show a week is awesome.

 

[chefkitty]

congratulations!!! I too was VERY nervous before my 1st show. I almost passed out in front of 15 people! I am not a person who gets in front of people and can talk. I am more of a 1-on-1 talker. I have found that doing more intimate type shows or gamey type shows has helped. By "gamey" I mean playing bingo or queen of shoppers or food slogan quizzes. Have fun and remember that when you say "you guys" you are a part of that as well!

 

[PCGINA]

Great Start toney ~ keep up the good work and ask as many questions as you need to - we are all here for each other....

 

[letscook04]

congratulations!!!

 

[pamperedlinda]

Congratulations!

 

[irishpamperedchef]

Great Job!!! The first is always the hardest.Just be yourself and have fun.

 

[MicheleC]

Congratulations on your first show!! It is definately easier as you go along. I found it was much better when I started doing shows from bookings with people I didn't know before. It was actually harder in front of my friends which is who most of us have our first few shows with.

 

[chee65]

I agree with Michelle, the shows I did for my family and friends were harder than the ones out side my circle. I was very nervous my first show too. I tried to remember everything only to find out you don't have to memorize everything.

I find that my shows are easier the more consistent I am at doing them. If like this month for instance I had a big gap in cooking shows I find myself a little nervous again.

So the key is to strive for consistency.

Congratulations!