What makes the first NC experience so incredible?

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around participants sharing their experiences and feelings about their first National Conference (NC) with Pampered Chef. Many express excitement and inspiration from the event, highlighting various aspects that made it memorable.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, felt exhilarated and inspired after attending their first NC, appreciating the original material in workshops and the fun atmosphere of general sessions.
  • Another participant echoed similar sentiments, expressing excitement about the conference and the camaraderie among attendees.
  • Several users mentioned the enjoyable interactions with fellow consultants and the surprise of meeting people at various levels of achievement.
  • One participant shared their disappointment from a previous conference experience, contrasting it with the positive feedback about this year's workshops.
  • Another participant expressed nervousness about room-sharing logistics but noted that their clustermates had a fun experience despite the challenges.
  • Some participants highlighted the value of specific workshops, particularly those focused on recruiting, and expressed interest in sharing notes from the sessions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

General agreement exists regarding the positive experiences at the conference, though some participants expressed differing views on room-sharing and workshop content.

Contextual Notes

Participants shared personal reflections and experiences from the conference, emphasizing the community aspect and the variety of sessions offered.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants interested in attending future conferences or those looking to connect with others who have similar experiences may find this discussion valuable.

susanr613
susanr613
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I'm exhausted but exhilirated after my first NC. It was all I was led to expect and MORE! Without revealing anything, here's what I loved about NC:
  • Workshops contained original material, not just a reshash of PC training
  • General sessions were fast-moving and fun!
  • New product and incentive reveals with Marla and Jean were so funny!
  • People at many different levels achieved, not just senior directors and people with 10+ years experience

I am reinspired to sell, book, and most of all, recruit!
 
Welcome back!
 
susanr613 said:
I'm exhausted but exhilirated after my first NC. It was all I was led to expect and MORE! Without revealing anything, here's what I loved about NC:
  • Workshops contained original material, not just a reshash of PC training
  • General sessions were fast-moving and fun!
  • New product and incentive reveals with Marla and Jean were so funny!
  • People at many different levels achieved, not just senior directors and people with 10+ years experience

I am reinspired to sell, book, and most of all, recruit!
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I second most of that. Loved meeting you!
 
Welcome back... If your back then that must mean that it is time for me to go to Chicago......
 
That's awesome that you guys had such a great time. I can't wait to leave in FOUR more days!!:)
 
So glad you had a great conference experience!! Conference is AWESOME!! Glad your back and energized...so sad i missed it!
Watch your business boom!
 
Sounds like a great time, I am so excited to go, I leave Wednesday :)
 
I was so amazed, surprised, refreshed, energized, exhausted, excited, all at once.
I was not ready for it to be over so soon.

Can't wait to put plans into action and get my business blasting off!!!
 
I am exhausted - but here are some of my reflections to add to Susan's.(and for the most part I totally agree with Susan!)1. The Cheffer MnG was so much fun! It was great to hang out and chat and laugh with so many cheffers all in one place. It was like old friends getting back together again - but for the very first time!2. Once again, I was struck by the comraderie and friendship that is offered by almost all in PC. My director and I sat and chatted with Darla Oehlman after the Career Club luncheon, and she was just one of us - who who'd have guessed (if we hadn't known!) that she is a NSED. That was just the whole atmosphere of the conference.3. Just when you think that PC can't top what they've done - they figure out a way to do it!4. Running into Cheffers at meals, on the shuttles, walking through the concourse, and at the hotel was always a fun and welcome surprise.5. Cheffers - even if you are meeting them at conference for the first time - make GREAT roommates! (that's for YOU Amy07 & Daneen!:love:)It was a fun, exhilirating, inspirational, and educational time.
 
You are making me want to get to conference now!I'm glad that you found great knowledge from the classes. Last year was my first conference and I was highly disappointed when one of the classes I took seemed to have bombed. It was all general information that I've heard over and over again.
 
wadesgirl said:
You are making me want to get to conference now!

I'm glad that you found great knowledge from the classes. Last year was my first conference and I was highly disappointed when one of the classes I took seemed to have bombed. It was all general information that I've heard over and over again.
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I know, me too, I want to go right now :)
I don't have my CS button though :(
 
Hey - do you need one? I think I might have an extra one...
 
katie0128 said:
Hey - do you need one? I think I might have an extra one...
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Yes, I do I didn't order in time.

The only thing that makes me nervous about conference is I hate sharing rooms and there are 4 girls and 1 bathroom. I am spoiled I suppose and am trying to figure out how the showering/getting ready situation will work. Clint said I just should have gotten my own room or stayed with his cousin who lives downtown, but now it is too late, I am not going to back out on my other 3 peeps who I commited to.
 
Next year you and I can room together... at least there will only be two of us to the bathroom... that isn't that hard!
 
You guys are just killing me!!! I leave tomorrow. I hate when others know something that I don't know!!! I have opened my Christmas presents and rewrapped them. That is how much I hate not knowing. I would love to know just a few tidbits, but last year I found out about the SS cookware before I got to conference. I was really bummed cuz everyone one was soooo excited, but my thrill were already over. I am really hoping for motivation. I have had so many cancellations and reschedules, due to summer, the economy, a huge flood that hit my area and most areas around me, etc. I am getting down. I need to either get my business going or I am going to have to find another job to supliment my PC business. The dollar can't strech any further. I keep hoping that this will get me what I need. Katie
 
katie0128 said:
Next year you and I can room together... at least there will only be two of us to the bathroom... that isn't that hard!
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heck yeah!!!!
 
Just home and what a wonderful week it was. Was great meeting with Rae,thebowman, and others at breakfast. Bummed that I missed the M n G. I had an event with executive director that lasted to long. PC outdid themselves and will be fun to talk about this in more detail later. I agree whomever you ran into everyone really shared the joy and excitement that PC gives you!! Loved all the stories and information shared. Have a great time Wave 2 and 3.
 
merego said:
Yes, I do I didn't order in time.

The only thing that makes me nervous about conference is I hate sharing rooms and there are 4 girls and 1 bathroom. I am spoiled I suppose and am trying to figure out how the showering/getting ready situation will work. Clint said I just should have gotten my own room or stayed with his cousin who lives downtown, but now it is too late, I am not going to back out on my other 3 peeps who I commited to.
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My clustermates had FIVE women in one room with ONE bathroom! I haven't heard how that went...but I talked to them this morning and yesterday morning and they were all still joking, having fun, and loving each other!! lol
 
KellyTheChef said:
My clustermates had FIVE women in one room with ONE bathroom! I haven't heard how that went...but I talked to them this morning and yesterday morning and they were all still joking, having fun, and loving each other!! lol
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I don't know any of these gals to well, so we'll see :) I couldn't do 5 girls in 1 room, no way. I like my space :)
 
Recruiting workshops were great - new information.

If you haven't taken it, take Gratitude Recruiting.
 
janetupnorth said:
Recruiting workshops were great - new information.

If you haven't taken it, take Gratitude Recruiting.
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Is this an online class?
 
Last year we had 4 in our room and 2 bathrooms it was wonderful. My hospitality director and I shared and then our two roommates who were/are friends of ours shared. My HD is an extra early riser and she was out of the bathroom when I go up so it was great!
 
If any of you have time I would love to have copies of your workshop notes. How about that gratitude recruiting workshop...sounds good.
 
janetupnorth said:
Recruiting workshops were great - new information.

If you haven't taken it, take Gratitude Recruiting.
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Do you know how Gratitude fit into that title. It was a great workshop, but did I miss the gratitude part?
 
katie0128 said:
Next year you and I can room together... at least there will only be two of us to the bathroom... that isn't that hard!
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Ahem- make that the 3 of us and one bathroom...Except I normally sleep in a King Sized bed- so you two tiny folks will have to share one bed, the diva requires her own! :) LOL
 
Shawnna said:
Last year we had 4 in our room and 2 bathrooms it was wonderful. My hospitality director and I shared and then our two roommates who were/are friends of ours shared. My HD is an extra early riser and she was out of the bathroom when I go up so it was great!
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This is the set up I have had both times I have been able to attend NC...it worked out GREAT!!
 
Kitchen Diva said:
Ahem- make that the 3 of us and one bathroom...Except I normally sleep in a King Sized bed- so you two tiny folks will have to share one bed, the diva requires her own! :) LOL
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Well then, we'll have to splurge and get a 2bed, 2bath and find one more nut to share with us!

(Oh and Ms. Diva... based on your pics, I think you and I are of the same fluffy stock and require more personal space! Little miss twiggy can sleep between the beds on the floor!)
 
Gratitude Recruiting was awesome and I know that everyone who I went with had huge AHHHHHHHH Moments in there.
 
katie0128 said:
Well then, we'll have to splurge and get a 2bed, 2bath and find one more nut to share with us!

(Oh and Ms. Diva... based on your pics, I think you and I are of the same fluffy stock and require more personal space! Little miss twiggy can sleep between the beds on the floor!)
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Oh my gosh, I'm sitting here snorting at my screen, busting a gut, laughing at you calling me fluffy! How dare you- :) Kidding, like I didn't already know that! But in my defense I am sitting in most of those pictures, and even Buddah looks thinner when he stands!

Yeah, we'll need our own beds- maybe even king sized beds!!!
 
StacieB said:
Gratitude Recruiting was awesome and I know that everyone who I went with had huge AHHHHHHHH Moments in there.
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Gratitude Recruiting was sooo good!

Also - I was fortunate enough to have Top Recruiters Tell All with Jillian Grant (formerly Eisenberg) and Robin House. Completely Amazing!
 
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