I think it probably goes without saying that sitting there with friends watching yourself on national TV is a strange feeling.  I came home, still in full make-up, went next door and proceeded to unwind.  It was really hard watching myself.  I’m not crazy about how I look on TV, but I can’t say that I was disappointed in the performance.  If you missed it, go to http://www.grillcharms.com/news.html 

In the hour and a half after the show I received 19 times the daily average of hits on my website.  I was surprised though how few orders there were.  I had heard tons of stories about what an appearance like that can do for your business; but the orders did not come flooding in like I had thought.  Now that all the hype is over, it’s back to the daily activities and time to think about the next thing.  I am learning quickly that there is a lot of excitement and anticipation leading up to each little triumph, but it is over in a fraction of a second and then you already need to have the next thing lined up.  There is very little time to revel in your accomplishments.  You are merely a flash in the pan and then forgotten.  Friday I had a meeting with my PR girls and they had already moved on (as is their job thankfully.) No time to chit chat about the past!   Most publications work 3-6 months out, we have the Food and Wine Festival coming up the end of the month www.charlestonfoodandwine.com , wedding season is also upon us so we need to hit the Groomsman angle with the local press and publications, and of course grilling season is around the corner.  That whole Donny thing doesn’t seem like it really even happened.  I can’t describe it, but it’s like it happened to someone else (I even look like someone else on the show, thanks to great makeup!).   

Well, THIS Leslie is going to get a little work done and enjoy the Super Bowl Sunday with friends.   

Leslie Haywood, Founder and President of Charmed Life Products, Inventor of Grill Charms™  www.grillcharms.com

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