Coaching You to Memorable Product Demos

After many weeks of preparation, all of the companies who presented on stage at DEMO 09 are now either celebrating their success or licking their wounds. Fortunately, only one or two demos did not go well on stage. It is a heart breaker to see people go down in flames. But in all cases, it could have been prevented or dealt with easily by having a backup plan.

Speaking of having a backup plan…It is vital that you plan for the unexpected whether you have 6 minutes on stage or when you are in a typical demo that you give everyday. Without a backup plan, you run the risk of looking unprepared and failing in the eyes of your audience whether it is 1 person or 1,000.

So, when we coach people in their demos, we ALWAYS make sure they have a backup plan in case something does not go right. Not only that, you must practice the backup plan in case you actually need it. If you have a back up plan, you are half way there. Make sure you practice the back up plan a few times before you need it.

DEMOfall 09 promises to be an amazing show. It’s Chris Shipley’s last for DEMO and IMHO I predict that not only will there be a full compliment of stage demos, the audience will be packed. If you are a company with a new product or service and you want the world to see it in one fell swoop, go to DEMOfall 09 in beautiful San Diego, California and be sure to get coaching before you go on stage! This opportunity is not like any other in the world.

I have heard from several companies invited to present at DEMO 09 who have the same challenges that most other businesses are having these days. They are cutting corners and trying to reserve cash to make it through the coming times. I appreciate that and want to offer a helping hand.

With less than 3 weeks remaining before you go on stage, you are probably feeling the pressure that comes with a high profile, high stakes event like DEMO. Don’t worry. It’s natural and you should feel pressure and nerves at this moment in time. If not, you probably won’t do very well on stage.

Getting help from The Demo Coach right now will give you an extra edge on stage and help you prepare for the most important demo of your company’s life!

Since there is not enough time to sign up for the Silver, Gold, or Gold+ programs offered at The Demo Coach, we are now offering Emergency Demo Coaching for DEMO 09. This coaching is designed to help you at whatever stage you are at right now. We will fast track you to the finish line in Palm Desert by offering a 4 session program. Each session runs about 90 minutes on the phone or in person.

Please call today to talk to us about how we can help you do better than your best at DEMO 09. Our phone number is (800) 221-0782 or international (510) 400-7917.

I know it sounds crazy, but your time on stage at DEMO 09 is literally 17 business days from today, Wednesday, February 4, 2009! Holy scrambled eggs Batman and Batgirl! Robin, what should we do? How can we make our 6-minutes on stage into a lifetime achievement and one that will be remembered for years to come?

The best option, IMHO, is hire The Demo Coach to work with you and your team. We have been on stage twice and coached dozens of companies in their 6-minutes of fame over the past 9 years. We’ll help you script and get prepared to deliver the demo of your life!

However, I realize that time and money are not easy to come by these days. No kidding!

But, you still need to get prepared for DEMO 09. It is one of the most important milestones in your company.

Here’s a tip from a DEMOgod Award winner who had coaching for their demo: “Get help from someone who has been there before. It definitely gives you an edge!”

With The Demo Coach, you have four options to get our help:

1 – Call right now 1-800-221-0782 or +1-510-400-7917. Let us ask you some questions and we’ll give you a proposal for the Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Gold+ coaching program. The number of individual sessions depends on your specific needs.

2 – Attend the 1-day DEMO 09 Preparation Workshop:
Workshop dates: 
February 5, 9 AM – 4:30 PM PDT 
February 11 or 12, 9 AM – 4:30 PM PDT

3 – Join in on a 2-hour telephone call: DEMO 09 Preparation Tele-Workshop: 

The intent of this tele-workshop is to help people who cannot attend the 1 day workshop in Redwood City or Sunnyvale, CA. These tele-workshops will be conducted on the phone and using screen sharing technology such as GoToMeeting or Yuuguu. Access to the Internet is not required to attend. You will get the benefits of the workshop either way.

This tele-workshop is specifically designed for companies presenting on stage at the DEMO 09 Conference. It will give each attendee tremendous insight into what it takes to be successful on stage. Nathan Gold, a two-time winner of the DEMOgod Award, will be your instructor and coach. 

Attending this workshop will give your presenters a definite edge on stage. The Demo Coach will not only teach you the secret to success on stage, you will learn our proven 7 Step Demo Formula for sequencing your demo in a way that will keep the audience on the edge of their seats. 

This will be a condensed version of the 1 day workshop and does not allow for time to become specific with everyone on the call. Questions will be taken and are encouraged throughout the call. The fee for this workshop is $295 per person. To register, please call 1-800-221-0782 or +1-510-400-7917.

Tele-Workshop dates: 
February 6, 9 AM – 11 AM PDT 
February 9, 9 AM – 11 AM PDT and 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM PDT 
February 10, 9 AM – 11 AM PDT and 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM PDT 
February 13, 9 AM – 11 AM PDT and 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM PDT

If none of these dates work into your schedule, please contact us and indicate which days and times work best for you. With Demo Coaching offices in San Francisco and Thailand, we would be delighted to accommodate people from around the world.

4 – Meet up with Nathan Gold in the desert for some last minute coaching. I will be staying at the Marriott and arriving near lunchtime on Saturday. Although it will probably be too late to make any significant changes to your script, having a last minute look see may bring about some suggestions on how to make it more memorable and more compelling to your audience and worldwide viewers. Just give a call to +1-510-400-7917.

Get ready. Get help. Get coaching. Get prepared. It’s your time on the world stage.

With DEMO 09 approaching faster than you think, The Demo Coach has scheduled dates for a one day intensive workshop for anyone invited to present their product on stage in Palm Desert on March 1-3. Seating is limited to 10 people for each workshop so that each attendee gets individual and personalized help and attention. This workshop promises to get you on the right path to making your time at DEMO pay off in big ways.

  

For more details on what topics are covered in this workshop, click here. 

Remember, seating is limited to the first 10 people. So, register today to hold your seat. Call 1.800.221.0782 or +1.510.400.7917 to make your reservation now.