Q Talk

[Johnnyeager]

When David cohosted Saturday Morning Q with Kerstin for years he sold virtually every sort of product, save makeup and fashion.  

He has sold Life is Good clothing and the Comfy, so does that count?

He sold jewelry years ago and I'm sure would be a success at it again were that an important category to QVC.

[DottieD]

@MrSour what is your post in reference to? Thanks.

My tolerance level for David V. has decreased significantly.

[QVCkitty1]

David is pleasant and seems to have a large fan base.  However this is just me, his obsession with the colors, numbers sold, and happy dancing kind of turned me off, and like I've said before, I watch very little and depend on the website. I wish there was less mindless repetition and more cooking, but I don't have to watch and I don't.

[Sheila P-Burg]

@Johnnyeager  ..... Those of us that have been around awhile have seen many hosts that at certain times were a valuable asset to QVC. Before David there was ITKWB (Bob Bowersox). He had a strong following, me included. And then one day he announced he was leaving. The show then became ITKWD. Host come, host go. Most of us adjust to the change and it does not affect our buying. Eventually the novelty will wear out or someone younger and more energetic will come on and then a repeat of what happened with previous hosts will take place.

[Sheila P-Burg]

@Shanus  .... What exactly on that show is he selling that would be classified "southern hospitality" ?

[Catch71]

@QVCkitty1 

I feel exactly the same way!  I have nothing against David personally, but the constant updates on colors, how many sold, how many sold in this show alone, really gets on my nerves.  I actually turn it off and just look online.  I really don't care how many are sold in this show alone; to me that is he wanting his numbers.

[proudlyfromNJ]

My opinion...I think David is one of their biggest sellers and therefore brings in a lot of money. Hence, I think he also makes a big salary. Since he has been at QVC for quite awhile, they can tell that merchandise sells during his shows.

[MrSour]

@DottieD  just the fascination that some people have with the hosts. They are doing their job by getting sales and they recommend everything they are selling. Happy dance would be the last person I would want to have lunch with.

[catter70]

I rarely watch or buy anything on QVC HSN, or Shop. Pretty much the only thing I do watch is the cooking shows even though I don't cook. I watch for the contents of the show not the host.

[aroc3435]

@Sheila P-Burg   I wouldn't be surprised if it turned out that David was their very top salesman--or among the very top--on QVC.

Just my thoughts:  He is camera friendly, personable, has the "Southern charm" appeal, is excellent in his interaction with people, respectful, and kind of has a boyish charm.  His smile is infectious.  He is warm, friendly, respectful.

I don't believe his personal traits, as I perceive them, as outlined above, are in any way "fake" since I think those are his strengths, along with a lot of preparation for and knowledge of the items he presents.  And as another poster mentioned he used to sell jewelry on QVC and would be able to do so again, I'll bet.

He has a lot of drive, dedication, and I'd say is a perfectionist.

He is driven toward excellence, in my opionion, and has the need to excel in everything he attempts.

Do I watch him, and have I for a long time?  My answer is yes.  Am I more likely to purchase when he is the presenter? The answer, again, is yes.  He happens to present kitchen items, which are my primary "love" and now some home products that I also gravitate to, as well.

He is an example of the quintessential model of a salesman, and I mean that in a good way.  He is smooth, polished, and professional to the point that a person can forget that there is a sales pitch being made to the customer.