HOST SUPPORT- Starting the Conversation !
Episode description
HOW TO START THE CONVERSATION with Guests Stacy Saravo and Sue Frisch ...
SCHOOLS -GET Insider Information; Get to know a School Staffer; Pros and Cons; relationship with staff; challenges; how to create buy in; create progress to getting to yes; written proposal; School support groups- sports, coaches, PTA/PTO; Theater, Band, 4 H; TAs; Keep engaged- Front office; P/VP;Secretary; Accounting staff
MUSEUMS/ FAIRGROUNDS- Use the online event request forms- fill it out generally- too much detail may disuade the reader
BUSINESSES- Build relationships !
COLLEGES- Ask to train from building manager and invite staff spectators
STUDENTS- Ask NoseWork students about their jobs, work or business relationships- who DO YOU know;
EXPECTATIONS- Get more NOs than YES ! Keep the MAYBEs on your list !
EXCLUSIVE USE-When asked or during Walk Thru for event exploration- Explain Dog-Handler parking; one dog searching; search dog focus needs exclusive use to avoid distraction; dogs maintained on leash moving to and from search area; maintained in parking (include all the safety-respectful policies for YOUR hosting to gain the Exclusive Use allowance; COI- $1m/$3M;
RESPECT - Communicate respect to ALL staff you encounter- build the relationship
TIPS and TRICKS- VOLUNTEER for any Host, any job, show up, ask questions, be a sponge !