Trials and Tribulations of Our Demonstrators

[faffa_70]

Hi Judy, first day of training was yesterday....start booking in demo's today, have the first one booked for the next day after final training  so practice practice practice lol...the cooking side of it I am actually comfortable with, just trying to learn the recipes by heart  it is the information talk  and flip chart that is freaking me out!!!

[judydawn]

Yes it's a pity you can't skip that - no-one wants to hear it anyway at a demo - they just want to taste the food first and maybe read all that other stuff later.

[Thermomixer]

It's the worst part of going to Back to basics cooking classes - I take something to do/read while they are flipping. 

[JaneeZee]

It's the worst part of going to Back to basics cooking classes - I take something to do/read while they are flipping. 

But thats why they are "Back to Basics" Thermomixer.  They are not intended for the seasoned user.  I get the impression that very soon we will start seeing more advanced classes but the B2B will always be there.  They are to encourage new users to make the most of their machines.  As we all know, consultants are variable, some are better than others at conveying the information & keeping in touch.  The B2B ensures anyone interested has a level of knowledge which they might not "get" at the demos they attend.  It also allows those who don't want to have a demo to see the machine in action & purchase there.  So, if you have friends who are holding back on buying one because they don't want a demonstration (please  not a party!) then the B2B is where they have that opportunity. 
The "script" enables all the necessary information to help purchasing decisions in a structured & logical flow.......so 'ad libbers' like myself stay on track!!!

[judydawn]

It's the worst part of going to Back to basics cooking classes - I take something to do/read while they are flipping. 

I can't understand why you would even bother going to B2B classes Thermomixer  They must be so boring for you, you being someone who could run his own cooking class one would think.  I am no where near your level of a cook but would never go to one of these after having done one just after I purchased my TMX  (which I enjoyed by the way).

[JaneeZee]

(please not a party!) then the B2B is where they have that opportunity. 
The "script" enables all the necessary information to help purchasing decisions in a structured & logical flow.......so 'ad libbers' like myself stay on track!!!
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This wasn't all supposed to be in italics & underlined.  I haven't got the hang of posting at all.  It doesn't seem to work like an on/off switch here.  Is there a "lessons on fonts etc" aspect to the blog??

[judydawn]

I have the same problem, annoying isn't it

[I Love Bimby!]

If a consultant was to run an advanced cooking class with maybe 5-10 TMX owners participating would you be prepared to pay $50-$60? (of course this would depend on what was on offer as far as theme or number of items prepared and maybe even participation).

[judydawn]

 We had at least 100 (probably even more) to our demo here in Adelaide when Nico was over - that was $20 which I thought was good value.  If we were offered an advanced class here, I'm sure we would get quite a lot of people wanting to go - would you have to have so few people at one of these classes.  Thermomix themselves don't generally organise such small sessions, do they? Are you talking about individual consultants doing these classes on their own.

[Thermomixer]

But thats why they are "Back to Basics" Thermomixer.  They are not intended for the seasoned user.  I get the impression that very soon we will start seeing more advanced classes but the B2B will always be there.  They are to encourage new users to make the most of their machines. 

Yeah, but Back to Basics doesn't need to go back to re-iterating the sales pitch ??  I don't mind - as I say - just take something along to do in the flip-chart part.

  I can't understand why you would even bother going to B2B classes Thermomixer  They must be so boring for you, you being someone who could run his own cooking class one would think.  I am no where near your level of a cook but would never go to one of these after having done one just after I purchased my TMX  (which I enjoyed by the way).

I have been to three B2Bs since I purchased the machine and have had different combinations, different ideas and always learn something new and interesting.  For $10 I think that it is great value and keen to support the demonstrators.  

The last one had quince paste.  Just fun for me.

If a consultant was to run an advanced cooking class with maybe 5-10 TMX owners participating would you be prepared to pay $50-$60? (of course this would depend on what was on offer as far as theme or number of items prepared and maybe even participation).

I would, but that may be the minority of users - not many takers I would think.  Some clever consultants have organised "swap-meets".  You show me yours and I'll show you mine"  Great idea.  Take recipes along to demo and share among like-mindeds.

[marmee]

I love the swap meets idea.

As for paying $50 for an advanced class...can't see myself paying that much, but $25 would be OK.

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

I have been to three B2Bs since I purchased the machine and have had different combinations, different ideas and always learn something new and interesting.  For $10 I think that it is great value and keen to support the demonstrators.  

The last one had quince paste.  Just fun for me.

I love your answer Thermomixer.  I am relatively new to the world of Thermomixing, but love going along to the classes and always learn something new.  I am heading to a class on Monday night actually.  It's quite a long drive but I have a wonderful Thermomix buddy to chat to on the way!!!

P.S - I think the flip chart is quite amusing.  I hope all you new consultants are practising "the pose" (the lady with her hand on her hip).

[cookie1]

Faffa 70, just be yourself. Maybe people would like to ask questions about what you are making too. Good luck. Let us know how it goes.

[faffa_70]

Thankfully my first couple of demo's are for people that have been to my demos and my BEATUIFUL consultant never followed up as she "knew" she was going to get me sooner rather than later lol so I am sure that they will all be helpful in keeping me on track and if I miss anything important.I have also  asked them to let me know feedback after. I am sure it will all be tremendous  I am just pretty harsh on myself and expect everything to be perfect which I am learning to let go of...it just creeps in now and then 

[JaneeZee]

We've gone a bit "off thread" here haven't we

Don't worry faffa, a lot of us have that perfectionist tendancy.  I sort of know my demonstration recipes but I still like to have them right there to refer to!!!  Keep on going to see others demo-ing as you'll pick up little tips all the time.  Relax & have fun.  I think one of the best bits of advice JB gave me was to "talk about it as if you are telling your best friend.  Think of the things they would like to know."