Hello All: Forgive me asking this question if it is already answered in the archives.
I am at the beginning stages of educating myself about this business and interested in beginning the training. I am not a trained chef, yet I love to cook and am a registered dietitian and want a career change with the flexible lifestyle this offers.
My question: I am considering purchasing the training course that includes the live 2 day seminar and I am interested in attending the June 6-7th training in Maryland, yet that is very soon and I wonder how much preparation (reading/doing the home study course, reading Candy's book, etc) is needed before attending the seminar?
I don't want to rush myself through anything, yet if attending the seminar (which is a good location for me as I have family in the area) at this stage is fine, I would consider it.
Thanks in advance for your postings and assistance.
No tests and YOU are the one who can ask all the questions. You will leave at the end of the seminar armed with all the knowledge you need to get your business off and running.
You are making a wise decision by signing up for the seminar. I truly feel it is one of the reasons for my longevity in this business.
WARNING: You will not sleep much after attending the seminar. Excitement about your new future will prevent it!
Hi Laura, just to add to what Chef Carol has already stated, being a registered dietitian as you are, could bring you a lot of clients. Too many times, I get clients that are really just at a loss on what to & HOW to prepare meals in the guidelines that their doctor or dietitian gives them! Many do not bother going to the dietitian simply b/c the doctor has already overwhelmed them with diagnosis, etc. Of course, I always ask if they have consulted or at least referred to one. It helps me to help them. Being a registered dietitian imho, is a major plus for YOU and any client you encounter that may have special dietary needs!
Have a blast at the seminar...ask Jim to do his dance...& by all means, revel in your new career...you're going to love it! We will be here when you get done with the seminar, so be sure to step "inside" & introduce yourself, ask questions, make comments, & just be a part of your new extended family! Bests, Jackie
Thanks so much for your responses. I just did it, signed up and paid for L'cademie de Cuisine Seminar in Maryland..... excited and nervous at the same time. Whoa....hope I'm ready.
Dear Laura, I attended the Maryland class last June (Wow, I have an anniversary coming up!) Just bring a pen to take notes and come with lots of questions. I had read over my materials first and had questions about the logistics of a cook date. I gained a lot of valuable tips that the training materials alone do not cover. I loved the class! If I'm not too busy that weekend, maybe I'll pop in to say hello.
To add to Shelbie's response, you may consider writing down your questions that you have right now. Don't wait to jump in the member's forum until after your class....it may even help to remind you what questions you may want to ask.
If you want, I bet you could even bring a small tape recorder, to tape the seminar, just in case you don't write very fast. This way, memory laspes won't interfere, & you could listen to it repeatedly if need be. Yeah, I wish I had done just this...but I was also okay without it.
Wear comfy clothes & bring a light sweater to wear in class, just in case the meeting room is cold. Also wear your best smile! Be prepared to meet several other classmates, whom will hopefully have different questions than you may have.
PS Please fill out your profile for the forums, to include your area in which you will be conducting business. This will help us to help you with certain questions you may post in the forums (pricing, marketing, etc.)
Laura - so glad to read that you have signed up for the seminar. Everybody else has already answered your questions so I don't have to! But I look forward to meeting you at L'Academie. I assure you that you will learn a lot and have a lot of fun. The rest is up to you!
