Shadowing the parties of other consultants is a wonderful training tool utilized by both new and experienced consultants alike. It's a great way to pick up fresh ideas for running a successful party. Be sure to follow these guidelines for shadowing.
Shadowing Guidelines
DO
DON'T
When you contact me please provide the following information:
Shadowing Guidelines
DO
- Request to shadow a party by following the instructions below
- Text Veronica the day before the party for party address (503) 473-3461
- Dress professionally
- Arrive on time -but do not approach the home until the consultant has arrived & greeted her hostess
- Bring a smile, helpful attitude, current catalog, pen, and a bottle of water
- Position yourself so you can observe the demonstration without being disruptive
- Write down demo ideas, party techniques, & QUESTIONS you don't want to forget them later
- Watch what the consultant does outside of the demo, that's where the magic happens
- Observe how the consultant sets up her demo
- Take note of the demo items she shows
- Watch the flow and party timeline
- Listen to what the consultant is saying to the hostess and guests
- Wait until the after the party if the consultant has a free moment to ask questions
DON'T
- Speak to the party guests before, during, or after the demo
- Add additional comments while the consultant is doing her demonstration
- Hand out your business cards, catalogs or other marketing material
- Drink alcohol, eat the hostesses food, or take smoke breaks
- Text message or take calls during the demonstration - if you must use your phone, excuse yourself and go outside
- Sit in a seat unless there are enough for the guests - floor space is fine!
- Leave before the ordering room, you'll learn just as much by seeing how the consultant interacts 1 on 1 with her customers
When you contact me please provide the following information:
- Name
- E-Mail
- Sponsor
- Length of time in business
- Preferred days of the week to shadow (even better, identify several specific dates)
- Preferred geographic location to shadow
- If you are interested in specific types of parties (50 Shades of Grey, bachelorette parties, sorority parties, specific age groups, etc)