Yesterday's class went pretty well. It's always hard for me, being the control freak (work wise) that I am. I have a different style in presenting. VERY high energy. I mean, very high. I move things along at a clip. I want you to run to keep up with me. It keeps your interest, and when it's over you have more time to answer questions and, well, play.
My team mates are not of the same mind. This thing went so slow, I was falling asleep. But, the end result was the same. People are excited about this line. It is gorgeous, and new, and fresh and....neato.
My portion of the program was general cheerleader and prize giver-outer. AND I got to show and introduce the "meat" of the line. Yipee. I had 5 beds to walk through. The boss was lurking in the background. First group walks up. I take control. I speak loudly. (I'm used to presenting and performing, plus I got a really big mouth). I gather them around the first bed and dive in. I hit what's the same. Build it up, consistent quality that we've all come to depend on. Then hit whats new (verbally pulling back the curtain to revel door number 3). We all lay on the beds, touch the covers (ultra suede -- very sexy) and discuss the foam on the toppers. Get through all 5 beds. Look around. The other 2 groups had 3 beds each. They are just getting to the last beds. WFT??!! Move it people, move it. We're losing 'em!!
Anyway - it went well. My boss didn't even give me too rough of a time. (Thank goodness - limited sleep, limited coffee - I wouldn't have wanted to see what might have been.)
The birthday party was great. I love 1st Birthdays. Damn, I love kids. I need 3 or 4 but will just have to be satisfied being a loving Aunt Tammi. But, damn I love kids.
Not a bad Sunday. Not a bad Sunday at all.
Posted by Tammi at December 6, 2004 08:56 AMSalesperson Extraordinaire!! You sound like one of those people who are born to influence mass quantities of humanity. :)
I was in outside sales for years... it's tough work, especially if you're not the 'type' -like me- or -also like me- just hadn't worked retail yet and learned how to deal with people.
I just want to say there's something to be said for aunt-(or uncle-)hood.
Like the fun of getting the kids whacked out on sugar & hyper from playing, then handing them back to the parents :-)
Posted by: Harvey at December 6, 2004 10:58 AM