So, How Was Your NMD Meeting?

[ChefBeckyD]

I had mine here with my team. My director actually did hers yesterday afternoon, because she couldn't do it today - and then I picked up the info from her this morning to do another one here tonight.

It was fun! It was really low key, we didn't dress up, or anything like that. I did have a gift (Dots Wine Glass filled with chocolates) for everyone who came - I had 4 here. We had a great time talking about booking for the Holiday Season, and then the Jan & Feb Specials....and everyone was really excited about the trip reveal. (not mentioning, because people on the West Coast may not have been to their meeting yet!) 2 of the 4 have been to the location for Level 2, and both gave it 2 thumbs up!:thumbup::thumbup: They were both excited about the prospect of going again courtesy of PC.

[Jennie4PC]

Our meeting is currently going right now. I am bummed cause I cant go. I actually only make it to 1 maybe 2 meetings a year. Which is a bummer cause I am usually the top seller. My director lives 3+ hrs away and the closest director is 2+ hrs away.

[sunnygirl in nd]

I had the flu and couldn't attend. I'm new and was so bummed out.

[koima]

I never heard from my out of town director about joining a hospitality cluster, so no meeting for me. :( Maybe next time.

I am looking forward to finding out the specials for January and February, and the trip!

[Tropicalburstqt2]

Sadly I had to fill in at work for a girl that sprained her ankle a few weeks ago. So, I'm interested in what happen!

[JAE]

We had a door prize drawing and I won! I won a Trifle Bowl! Whoopi! I can't wait to offer it to someone as an incentive to book a show in January or something.

[whiteyteresa]

Me Too
Me Too

:chef:

[twinkie10]

Well, our DVD player with the big screen T.V. that we use at our meeting place wasn't working. Fortunately, one of the other consultants had a 7" protable DVD in her truck that we all huddled around and watched. We went to level 2 in 2005, but I'm excited to earn this trip... again!!! :O

[janezapchef]

I never heard from my out of town director about joining a hospitality cluster, so no meeting for me. :( Maybe next time.

I am looking forward to finding out the specials for January and February, and the trip!

Koima,
PM me or email me at janezapchef2u@<hidden email>. I don't have hospitality for you, unfortunately, but I'd be happy to fill you in!

[janezapchef]

I was so excited about the trip I actually cried. Then I came home and emailed everyone who might be getting me a Christmas present and asked them to give me money instead of gifts so I can go to Leadership. I had completely written off going since flights to Denver from Cleveland aren't really affordable yet. I am more excited about Level 2 than Level 3 for once, except the first timers thing. I am VERY, VERY excited!

[Jennie4PC]

Can anyone PM me the trip and specials please.

[StacieB]

Our meeting was alot of fun and I am super excited about what is coming!!

[Tropicalburstqt2]

Can someone PM me about the trips and specials also, please. I'm so sad I couldnt go!!

[Di_Can_Cook]

Is there a law against posting the details now? Surely everybody is either at their meeting or on their way home by now ...

[NinaPChef]

Can someone PM me specials?

[khergatt]

I'm super excited! I am GOING to earn a trip!

[darlinclem]

If anyone would be willing to PM me details? I asked my director about NMD but never heard from her (she was quite busy this last weekend)and she lives 2 hours away. I didn't hear anything about my hospitality director doing anything either. I really wanted to go! I was even willing to give up Girls Night Out with my girlfriends! *sigh* PLEASE?

[susanr613]

Warning - downer post!!!

The meeting was GREAT -it was my first with a hospitality director and she did a super job of keeping things on track and acknowledging everyone's efforts. I have to say that the incentive trip does nothing for me, and the requirements shut out a lot of people. I am disappointed - my only motivation to earn the trip is to give DS a nice vacation for a very low cost, as his Bar Mitzvah is that year (and therefore no $$ for trips). I had hoped that the trip would help motivate me to double my sales next year and really get on the ball with recruiting. Now I will have to come up with some other motivational factors.

To everyone who is excited, I am glad you are and wish you much success :-)

[Fluffy215]

I am very excited because I want to be able to take my Grandkids. We've only seen them once since they were born and they live in FL so this will definitely get me more motivated to kick butt. I can't wait to tell DH, he's sleeping but when I tell him I know he will want to get more motivated in helping me :) So now maybe I will tell everyone they need to send me to FL to see my grandchildren before they are to old to do anything with their grandparents LOL Last time we saw them we took them to Universal so this will be awesome :)

[JAE]

The incentive trip location will be great even if you aren't excited about it at first. It's beautiful and you know PC will do everything up great. From what I've heard, they alwasy do. The recruiting requirement may make it very difficult for me. I haven't even reached level one this year. It may be a bit tough to reach level two next year. Right now, I just want to earn free spring product! I am already thinking about how to get some shows for January, though. I want to have a good start for the new year.

[Debrachef]

Wasn't able to make our meeting either. My Director is 5 hours away and is not answering her phone! uggggh!!! When will we get to see postings about the trip? I'm dying to know!

[Fluffy215]

You don't need to recruit if you can make it in sales. To get to level four you only need $115K in sales. You can do that right? LOL

[Tropicalburstqt2]

OMG! Well, forget Disney!!

[chefmoseley]

can someone pm me please? i have an outta town director (North Carolina) who is awesome and I will get an email this week (I don't want to wait). Both her director (my upline) and a hospitality in my area (who my director met at leadership last year) all had meetings and I had to work (haven't been at my job in 2 weeks and I get to quit at the end of the month!) So as for the late night rambling if you are still reading either pm or email me all the cool info please :)

[Debrachef]

Thanks for the clues on one of the trips at least! :)

[darlinclem]

How about the Jan & Feb Host Specials? Guest too?

[Fluffy215]

It is only one trip just different levels ;) You know my director barely touched the specials so I would love to know more also.

[Fluffy215]

All I was told was January is the host gets more spending money again. Didn't say how much and what level they would earn it. Last couple times I think it was only if you had $500 in sales or more. But no clue about guest specials or Feb host special :(

[Debrachef]

One Trip, different levels? That's different. Thanks for the clues! :)

[Debrachef]

I think I'm getting this. If it's what I think it is, downer for me cause we go there twice a year anyway for cheer competitions.

[kreaser]

For Jan. if guest sales are at 500.00 then host starts earning more free product...ie $500 show..instead of $90 free they earn another $50.00. and it goes up from there, like they did one other month like this.
Oh, even if they have a qualified show of $150 they can purchase either the white scraper collection or the cranberry collection at 60% off
February is host can choose any one product in catalog at 60% with a 150.00 qualified show...and if show reaches 550.00 they get a cookbook of their choice for free. Guest special is one of the sprinkles with $60 order.
Hope this helps!
karlene

[stefani2]

Canadian Consultants only have 1 trip destination and have to earn a certain level to earn TF1 or TF2 (based on Consultant, FD, plus recruits, etc.)

The US Consultants usually have a choice of a few - is that right???

[Debrachef]

That's correct. Usually there are more than one choices at different levels. However, if it's one particular trip (Fluffy215 mentioned Florida....) then they could have different levels that would include several destinations within that trip.

[Fluffy215]

nope it's different levels have different hotels and different lengths of time and some extras but it's all the same destination.

[Fluffy215]

To me I kind of like February Host Special more than January. Maybe it's just me but I find my hosts are turned off by not getting the extra at lower levels. Not all parties can make $500 and especially in January right after Christmas. People are just getting over holiday shock when they open them credit cards so it's a good time for recruiting but hosting is going to be hard I think. I do have one on the books already for late January though LOL She wants a Game Day party for a warm up to the SuperBowl LOL

[LisaDream]

It's after midnight....where are the trips?

[Debrachef]

Ahhh, I see. Thanks for the clarification fluffy215. Still a bummer for me, but I am excited for those who have never been there! Good luck to all and thanks again for the clues! :)

[lockhartkitchen]

DisneyWorld? If I'm following the hints.

[Debrachef]

It's only 9:00ish on the west coast. Read some of the posts and you'll get a real good idea of the trip.

[Debrachef]

I'm thinking Disney World also!

[Fluffy215]

I think you might be right :)

[Fluffy215]

And remember this will be the 30th birthday of the Pampered Chef so you know they are going to do it big :)

[lockhartkitchen]

My director just confirmed Disneyworld w/ multi-levels

[DebbieJ]

I am so so so so so so excited!!!!!!!

[Fluffy215]

Me too :) I was not thrilled with this years only because I am not really wanting to go overseas (unless it was Germany that is the one place I would love to go to) so I really didn't care if I made it or not, but now I am sooooooooooo wanting this one. I am going to push so hard to at least get level two. Would love more but my first year and a half haven't been half way to level two so if I can make it to two I will be in heaven :) Just to see the grandkids again :) OMG!!!!

[Lisa/ChefBear]

I went to our Local national meeting night, and unless you are into recruiting, forget it. You won't earn anything!!! So if you are a hobbyist, or like me, someone who recruits kit nappers, you're OUT, you get nadda rewards........unless you sell $115,000.00 in sales, which how many of us do that?? In the 3 1/2 yrs. since I've been selling, I just made that in total sales.

I love the thought of taking my family to Disney, but level 2 is 52000 pts with 4 QUALIFIED recruits. Depending on what level you achieve, depends on what ammenities and extra Disney Cash you get.

Level one is 23000 pts and 1 recruit, and you get National Conference Registration paid for.

January is double points.

Lots were excited about hostess special, and I think it's not fair to lower selling hostesses. Basically if your show is not 500.00 or MORE you get nothing, which I know, I know...just get hostesses motiviated and get the sales up there. But what about those hostesses who work their butts off and people just don't have the $?? They get nothing at 60% off, I had shows like that last year and I don't have the $ to pay for something like that on my own.

Sorry to be a downer, just not feeling really great still. I've got bronchitis, and I went to meeting hoping for an exciting meeting and to get/keep my motivated into next year, and just don't seem to be there.

Our directors didn't tell us about February either, so I'm waiting to hear about that.

My director did say, there's more, something about shows being held between 11-5-08 and 11-30-08 being entered into drawing for awesome prizes, but didn't elaborate, so I'm hoping in the morning she sends us an email and gives more info. on that.

Lisa

[tabnat80]

It is the pampered chef's 30th birthday as well as Doris's birthday. I really want to go, but that' really a lot to sell to get there. I never have that much luck here in Alabama. Wish I did. It just doesn't seem do-able to me. Kudos to those of you who are able to get it.

[lockhartkitchen]

I was on the phone with my director so I could only type with one hand. It's multi-leveled 52,000 points level 2 w/ $600 air allowance 74,000 points level 3 includes airfare. Both trips are for a family of 4. I'm going to do it!! WHo's with me? My family is so excited. I was there 16 years ago for my honeymoon. We're going back in 2009!!!! With 3 kids. (buy in 1- or minus one of my daughter's my son said. Ha Ha)

[Jessamary]

I so want to go! I aim for level 4...you know, when you're hunting for Moby Dick, bring along the tarter sauce. ;)

I need to hear some ways of recruiting, because apparently, I suck at it. And level 4 you need 7 recruits. Does anyone buy leads? My problem is I'm in a small town and no one wants to be recruited because I'm there. KWIM?

Focus on the positive...focus on the positive....

So, I figure 10 recruits...again, tarter sauce. With my average and leadership points (I hope!), I need 10.9 shows a month.

[tabnat80]

Hey, I heard that they have to option to purchase one of the scraper sets at 60% off in addition to getting the extra free products. The scrapers are there at the 150 dollar level shows. Just thought I would pass this along.

Feb is pick any item in the catty at 60% off. HTH


Sorry to be a downer, just not feeling really great still. I've got bronchitis, and I went to meeting hoping for an exciting meeting and to get/keep my motivated into next year, and just don't seem to be there.

Our directors didn't tell us about February either, so I'm waiting to hear about that.

My director did say, there's more, something about shows being held between 11-5-08 and 11-30-08 being entered into drawing for awesome prizes, but didn't elaborate, so I'm hoping in the morning she sends us an email and gives more info. on that.

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[lockhartkitchen]

BAh humbug for those that say that can't do it. Pestimistic! GEt a calculator out and figure it out. 4 qualified? Hard? No. When you set your mind to it, you do it. When you tell yourself you can't, you won't.

You have to want it. I'm getting out my pictures from Disneyworld and printing them and hanging them around the house. My family is going to help us get there.

[Di_Can_Cook]

My director did say, there's more, something about shows being held between 11-5-08 and 11-30-08 being entered into drawing for awesome prizes, but didn't elaborate, so I'm hoping in the morning she sends us an email and gives more info. on that.


We heard nothing about this.

Frankly, I am quite dismayed at the jump from level 1 (one recruit) to Level two (FOUR recruits.) Um, for someone like me who is lucky to be a hobbyist, recruiting just two this year is going to be a challenge.

I know this is a huge undertaking and they want all the achievers to be there for Doris' birthday and PC's 30th, but I am dismayed that there is not a more achievable level for those of us who do not aspire to directorship, and those of us who do not have a family of four to take on a trip. In addition, some of the people who have kids might prefer to leave them at home.

I'd have to sell more than $3,000 every month to achieve this trip, even if I recruited 5 people and promoted to director.

And I'm sorry ... but $23,000 points and all you get is conference registration? They often have a program to earn this free or half price anyway. What about PC dollars for those who don't go to conference?

[amy07]

BAh humbug for those that say that can't do it. Pestimistic! GEt a calculator out and figure it out. 4 qualified? Hard? No. When you set your mind to it, you do it. When you tell yourself you can't, you won't.

You have to want it. I'm getting out my pictures from Disneyworld and printing them and hanging them around the house. My family is going to help us get there.

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[pamperedpals]

I just got home from my meeting. I am SOOOOOOO excited! I can't wait to tell my kids tomorrow, when they are awake.

My DH is excited also. What do you all think about the added bonus pts for being a director? I think it is great that they are going to look at your level as of December 1, 2009 & "deposit" the bonus points.

I can hardly wait for January to get here, to start working on the trip. :)

[Di_Can_Cook]

As for the specials ... get in the way back machine .. they are very similar to last January and February.

January it's extra credit, starting at $500, and even if you don't have a $500 show you still get a scraper collection for 60 percent off.

February is one product at 60 percent off, not two like last February. Frankly that's a disappointment because I would have loved to offer that to my $1,000 hosts from last year. It would be better for them to break down their show into two parties.

The February guest special is free sprinkles, just like last year ... the January guest special stinks .. it's those little bamboo spoon sets ... only $5 worth of stuff for somebody who spends $60??? Even my AD said she'd be adding something onto that ...

Last year my January sucked eggs but my February was great ... anything at all at 60 percent got people booking.

[ChefHarri]

I know that a lot of people are concerned about the recruiting requirements, but I know you can do it. Are you asking everyone at your shows. Are you making sure you share what a great oportunity it is. I think one reason they do this is that your business is a lot stronger if you don't focus on just one part.

Also, a lot of you are asking about what is happening Nov. 5th - 30th. It is customer appretiation month and 5 Host and Consultants EACH DAY will receive a Reversible Bamboo Carving Board and a Forged Cutlery Carving set.

Again, I know the trip sounds hard to earn, but I know if we want it bad enough and really focus on making our businesses what they need to be we can earn it. Also, if it is to easy to earn something, I know I at least, am not as proud of my accomplishment.

[pamperedpals]

My director did say, there's more, something about shows being held between 11-5-08 and 11-30-08 being entered into drawing for awesome prizes, but didn't elaborate, so I'm hoping in the morning she sends us an email and gives more info. on that.

Between Nov 5th - Nov 30th PC will be drawing 50 names each day to give away the reversible bamboo carving board & forged cutlery carving set. You will be able to go online tomorrow and register your shows. You can continue to add show's as you add them to your calendar.:D

[DebbieJ]

BAh humbug for those that say that can't do it. Pestimistic! GEt a calculator out and figure it out. 4 qualified? Hard? No. When you set your mind to it, you do it. When you tell yourself you can't, you won't.

You have to want it. I'm getting out my pictures from Disneyworld and printing them and hanging them around the house. My family is going to help us get there.

Here, here!

What you BELIEVE is what you ACHIEVE.

[Lisa/ChefBear]

Our directors didn't share that hostess in Jan. could get scraper collection, they said the scrapers were for Past Hostesses. I hope that Jan. hostesses can get that, I know lots of people want scrapers back as 1/2 price specials.

Thanks for sharing what February is, I've got people to call about new year shows and I know February will be bigger draw for me, with them being able to choose anything @<hidden email> 60% off. Matter of fact, I've got people that I couldn't get dates booked for Cookware, they'll be my first calls.

I'd have to sell more than $3,000 every month to achieve this trip, even if I recruited 5 people and promoted to director.

And I'm sorry ... but $23,000 points and all you get is conference registration? They often have a program to earn this free or half price anyway. What about PC dollars for those who don't go to conference?


Since I've been home, I've also sat down with hubby and figured out what I'd have to sell each month to reach Level 2, and even with points I'd make with recruiting, I'd still need over 41000 pts., and that's over $3000.00 in sales for 13 months (13 because of double points in Jan.) and for me personally that's just not possible. Even when I've sold the most and had 10-13 shows in a month, I've been able to reach that, sometimes, but then my family is not happy with me being gone that many nights/days.

I guess no matter what, you can't please everyone, and I think it's great for everyone who feels they can do it, and WOO HOO for you, but right this moment, I don't see it as possible for me and my family.

Lisa

[ChefHarri]

It's 5 every day for the host appreciation, not 50.

[Lisa/ChefBear]

Yes, 5 each day for 25 days, that's what my director said and she said it was an awesome special. She also said, we could start registering our shows today, as it starts for shows on the 5th.

Lisa

[pcchefjane]

Well it will take some work but if it would be easy, everyone could go and how special would that be? Even my new recruit who is signing on Friday is setting goals! At first I was a little disappointed that it was Disney World but after I saw all that would be there and how special everything was, I was sold! I have my DD, SIL, and 2 grandkids but one will be under 2 years old so I think they don't pay for anything. That will be a great reward for helping me achieve my goals! I was not interested in recruiting at all but my goal is one a month... Can I do it? I will sure try!

The January Host Special to get the Scraper Collection at $150 level is great! Why shouldn't the $500 plus shows get the bigger reward? I hope that pushes the Host to try harder! I have heard that this is the month many Hosts really pull out all the stops to do it the best/highest!

I went online first thing when it was obvious my grandson was not interested in going back to sleep and they have not added the link to register shows yet. I told my recruit that would be a good "selling point" to get people to book for her! I currently have 3 Cooking Shows and 3 Catalog Shows booked for November plus my Kids in the Kitchen thing. As soon as they put out the flyer online for us, I am going to get it and email it to all my potential hosts and mine who have already scheduled for this month! My goal is $3,000 this month with is more than my highest month so far of $850. If I say it's impossible, then it is! LET'S GO FOR IT!!

[chefmeg]

Walt Disney said "If you can dream it, you can do it" SO GET OUT THERE AND DO IT!!

Our company has soooo much to offer anyone, at any place in their lives, that recruiting should NOT be difficult for anyone. PC gives us every tool available and you must use them to your fullest~if you keep telling yourself that you can't do it, you won't.

How many people do you think Walt went up against when he had a cute idea for a cartoon character themed amusement park??? He poo-pooed those people and made "the happiest place on Earth" and YOU work for a company that wants to provide a trip for FOUR to that happiest place with all kinds of extras involved!! GO FOR IT!!

[pkd09]

I am sooooo happy to get the information from all of you. I attended my NMD and my director was so scattered with the information. We are all sitting taking notes and then she would say, "oh, no it is ..., not ..." and we'd have to start over. Never informed us of the November appreciation special. Hopefully everything will be on CC today in detail.

I do have a question on the Disney trip. It says it is for a family of 4. Does it have to be 2 adults and 2 kids? Can it be 4 adults? I have 8 grandchildren, how am I suppose to pick 2? Would rather take my sister and her husband. I have always earned Level 1 (so I guess 2010 Conference will be FREE for me), but never Level 2. Would love to finally make a trip.

[ChefLisa]

For those who are concerned about the recruiting requirement:

If you are doing enough shows to meet the sales requirements, you are getting up in front of enough people to meet the recruiting requirement. You do need to make a conscious decision to ask everyone about the business opportunity. Take online training courses; take teleclasses; and work with your Director.

You can do this if you want to do this!

My Executive Director lives in Murphy, NC. That is not the most populated place on earth. She has an amazing business.

Time for a little tough love - stop making excuses and just do it!

My family absolutely loves Disney. I cried a little when I saw the trip. It is definitely worth the work. It is a destination that is great for everyone!

[chefann]

The requirement for qualifying recruits for the trip has changed from past years, too. So it's actually EASIER to qualify someone - they can still count for you if they go inactive as long as they reactivate and do $1250.

[ChefLisa]

The requirement for qualifying recruits for the trip has changed from past years, too. So it's actually EASIER to qualify someone - they can still count for you if they go inactive as long as they reactivate and do $1250.

Very good point Ann. Also, the number of points for Consultants and Future Directors went down!

Pampered Chef really wants a lot of people to earn this awesome vacation!

[pamperedlinda]

I am very excited about the trip! I think it's awesome that we work for a company that gives us these extra incentives. They don't have to you know. For those of you already complaining that you can't do it or that it's too hard or that the requirements are too high - you haven't even tried yet! You've already decided that you don't want to work for it. Too bad. What's the worst that will happen if you set your goal on the trip and you don't make it? You'll have a better commission check! That's a pretty good reward in and of itself.

If you don't want to work towards the trip - that's fine with me, just don't bring everyone else down that does want it.

[etteluap70PC]

BAh humbug for those that say that can't do it. Pestimistic! GEt a calculator out and figure it out. 4 qualified? Hard? No. When you set your mind to it, you do it. When you tell yourself you can't, you won't.

You have to want it. I'm getting out my pictures from Disneyworld and printing them and hanging them around the house. My family is going to help us get there.

I totally agree!!! If you want it it will happen!

I have been in the biz 5 years and never signed a recruit and never earned a trip but 2009 is my year baby!!!

I want this trip soooo badly for my family I cannot even tell you! I was in tears watching the video at the meeting.

I will not be arround CS nearly as much except to share ideas. I have found that the negativity & whining is wearing me down. I mean it's your biz & it's up to you to make it happen!!!

Did you know that a handful of consultants who made it to the top 50 event in Chicago were from Iowa and all lived in towns with a population of less than 400! An advanced director in my group was there and told us all about it! Or the Amish lady who had no car and the phone was in the garage!

I'm done complaining! I will work toward what I am offered and be gratful for it!

Director CS Here I come!!!!

[ChefBeckyD]

I am very excited about the trip! I think it's awesome that we work for a company that gives us these extra incentives. They don't have to you know. For those of you already complaining that you can't do it or that it's too hard or that the requirements are too high - you haven't even tried yet! You've already decided that you don't want to work for it. Too bad. What's the worst that will happen if you set your goal on the trip and you don't make it? You'll have a better commission check! That's a pretty good reward in and of itself.

If you don't want to work towards the trip - that's fine with me, just don't bring everyone else down that does want it.

Exactly! Don't try to zap the energy from the rest of us!

[PChefPEI]

Disney???? I am SOOOOO Jealous!!!!!!!!! I hope that's our trip too!!! I'd love to take my DD! :D I want to take her when she's a little older, but I would take her at 5 YO if it was curtosy of PC! ;)

[babywings76]

I am very excited about the trip! I think it's awesome that we work for a company that gives us these extra incentives. They don't have to you know. For those of you already complaining that you can't do it or that it's too hard or that the requirements are too high - you haven't even tried yet! You've already decided that you don't want to work for it. Too bad. What's the worst that will happen if you set your goal on the trip and you don't make it? You'll have a better commission check! That's a pretty good reward in and of itself.

If you don't want to work towards the trip - that's fine with me, just don't bring everyone else down that does want it.

I TOTALLY agree with you 100%! If we work hard we will see benefits! I'm new and am aiming high. I might not make my goal, but I'm sure going to try because it would be an awesome reward on top of the great commissions I will make due to all my efforts! Some things are out of my control. But I can be determined and do my best. If I fall short, I'll be disappointed, but I'll be proud of myself for trying and grateful for what I do achieve! There are great success stories out there. Stay positive and keep focused! Our upbeat attitudes will also draw people to us. If we are negative and downers, it'll come through in our interactions with others. Don't quit before you've even started!

[pamperedlinda]

excellent advice Amanda :)

[vwpamperedchef]

It was pretty amazing!! The theme was all about boarding an airplane, we had a pilot actually come and wear his gear! A lot of props and traveling THEMED items. So much fun we always have a blast!

..............and..................


The Dream Patrol came!! It was so exciting. For those of you who don't know I am on Morfia's team, but we do meetings with David Meenan!! (he is a wonderful person if you never met him!)

Morfia nominated him for recruiting!! It was just amazing, and great to be a part of that!! (Look for us in CN!!)

David was shocked and that was great!! HO people were wonderful too!

[pamperedbecky]

BAh humbug for those that say that can't do it. Pestimistic! GEt a calculator out and figure it out. 4 qualified? Hard? No. When you set your mind to it, you do it. When you tell yourself you can't, you won't.

You have to want it. I'm getting out my pictures from Disneyworld and printing them and hanging them around the house. My family is going to help us get there.

Yep yep yep!!!! Great ideas!! You can do it!!:thumbup::thumbup:

[pamperedbecky]

I know that a lot of people are concerned about the recruiting requirements, but I know you can do it. Are you asking everyone at your shows. Are you making sure you share what a great oportunity it is. I think one reason they do this is that your business is a lot stronger if you don't focus on just one part.

Also, a lot of you are asking about what is happening Nov. 5th - 30th. It is customer appretiation month and 5 Host and Consultants EACH DAY will receive a Reversible Bamboo Carving Board and a Forged Cutlery Carving set.

Again, I know the trip sounds hard to earn, but I know if we want it bad enough and really focus on making our businesses what they need to be we can earn it. Also, if it is to easy to earn something, I know I at least, am not as proud of my accomplishment.

More GREAT advice!!!



P.S. I'm one of those people who sat their when they announced trips in the past and figured I'd NEVER earn a trip. NO way. It seemed so unattainable. Well, having that type of thinking is probably why I didn't earn a trip for the first two years. Here's a suggestion to those open to it-double book one of your months and do twice as many shows as you normally would/could do. It may be a crazy month, but just SEE what it does for your business!! Not to mention your commission check.

[pamperedbecky]

It was pretty amazing!! The theme was all about boarding an airplane, we had a pilot actually come and wear his gear! A lot of props and traveling THEMED items. So much fun we always have a blast!

..............and..................


The Dream Patrol came!! It was so exciting. For those of you who don't know I am on Morfia's team, but we do meetings with David Meenan!! (he is a wonderful person if you never met him!)

Morfia nominated him for recruiting!! It was just amazing, and great to be a part of that!! (Look for us in CN!!)

David was shocked and that was great!! HO people were wonderful too!


That so cool!!!! What a neat experience to be there for all of that. And how cool that David was shocked! There's probably not much that shocks him any more.:)

[Chef Kearns]

I have never done 10 shows in one month. I'm doing it in November because I only need 7505 more points for Miami!!! I could give one flying flip about Miami, but I KNOW this trip will be absolutely amazing with PC!!! I cannot wait to see how they'll pamper us! I teared up watching the video because I could imagine how excited my kiddos would be. I know that if I had gotten down about the Level 2 trip this year and said, "well I just don't care about Miami I'm not going to try" Then Disney would seem impossible now! So, if Disney alone doesn't excite you think about the next trip. Working towards Disney sets you up for achieving the next trip!

This year will be my first earned trip in 5 years. It was the first year I BELIEVED I could do it!! I always said I could, but didn't believe it was possible. In 2009 I will be working towards Level 4!! Is that a stretch for me? HECK YEAH!!

Because of my success this year working on a trip that is ho-hum to me I KNOW I can earn the trip my family would LOVE!!

[chefshawna]

I was so excited when we found out!! I actually dressed with a Disney shirt on because that's where I wanted it to be. I am going to work my butt off getting this trip! We've been wanting to take our family, but with finances can't afford it, so this is our chance, plus look at all the money made on the way to getting the trip! My husband is also excited about this one!
I plan on amping up my business, this is the push I needed. I have been unmotivated since my surgery and radiation, but this has given me a new boost.
I'm sorry some of you feel disappointed, but remember, even if you don't have young children or have been before, or go often, it's FREE this time and with PC, so you know you'll have a blast.
I really didn't think that the requirements seemed any harder to reach than they are now. But, whatever they are, I'm going for it!! I hope to see all of you there also!!!
Think positive and positive things will happen!!

[PamperedK]

I cannot WAIT to find out what the Canadian trip is!!! When is the Disney trip for you guys?

My boyfriend isn't so pleased with me being gone so much. I work full-time and I'm doing as many shows as I can possibly cram in right now (I have 5 this week alone). But you know what? He will be very happy when we're both in Aruba celebrating!

[StacieB]

The Trip is Scheduled for June, 2010.

[Kodeysmom]

June 13-17 2010

I cannot WAIT to find out what the Canadian trip is!!! When is the Disney trip for you guys?

My boyfriend isn't so pleased with me being gone so much. I work full-time and I'm doing as many shows as I can possibly cram in right now (I have 5 this week alone). But you know what? He will be very happy when we're both in Aruba celebrating!

[PamperedK]

Oh wow that's late! Then conference only a month later?

[chefann]

It's in June so that kids are out of school (that's my theory, anyway).

[heather223]

I was so excited about the trip I actually cried. Then I came home and emailed everyone who might be getting me a Christmas present and asked them to give me money instead of gifts so I can go to Leadership. I had completely written off going since flights to Denver from Cleveland aren't really affordable yet. I am more excited about Level 2 than Level 3 for once, except the first timers thing. I am VERY, VERY excited!

Jane, I love this idea and I want to go to Leadership now too. Guess what my cute little 3 year old told me she wanted for Christmas? I have no choice but to earn this trip, if not for my own satisfaction, but seeing my kids excited about it! :D

[lacychef]

SO EXCITED!:D

Our theme was like we were taking off in an airplane too...to our new trip destination. We were supposed to come dressed to show where we think we're going. I won wearing my Mickey Mouse shirt & ears.

[wadesgirl]

For those who aren't excited about the January special, just realize that just because you don't like it doesn't mean your hosts won't like it. Plus if they book in January and get a February booking off that, it just means they get double benefits! Don't even talk about February until your January is the way you want it to be. If you focus on February of course your January is going to suck.

[lacychef]

I don't get how people aren't excited about extra free product????

[janezapchef]

I have never done 10 shows in one month. I'm doing it in November because I only need 7505 more points for Miami!!!

This year will be my first earned trip in 5 years. It was the first year I BELIEVED I could do it!! I always said I could, but didn't believe it was possible. In 2009 I will be working towards Level 4!! Is that a stretch for me? HECK YEAH!!

Because of my success this year working on a trip that is ho-hum to me I KNOW I can earn the trip my family would LOVE!!

This is really important for people to read, and I'm so glad you posted it. So you've never done it? SO WHAT??? It's important to you and you believe it's going to happen. That's what matters.

I've set the insane goal of selling $10,000 in January. Am I nuts? Yes, that's pretty much been established. Can it be done? Well, people do it every month! Are they people that do 2 shows a month? No. The most I've ever sold in one month was $6000, so, it will definitely be a stretch for me. I KNOW I can do it though. And, on the off-chance I reach a little lower, that will still be a HUGE amount!

For the naysayers, look back. I really don't think there has ever been a trip at Level 2 or above that was "easy" to earn! I've had the thought that it's going to be tough EVERY YEAR, and I go home and do the same things I've always done. Hence, I've never earned above level 1. This year, I came home and immediately got to work. Doing what I've always done is going to get me what I've always gotten. You can't expect to be a hobbyist and earn an exclusive trip. I'm sorry, but that's just not a practical expectation! Now, working your tushy off and booking more shows than you've ever done IS going to get it for you!

And, on the believing you can do it, that is sooooo important. Visualize yourself at Disney everyday! I changed my wallpaper on my computer to a picture of Cinderella's castle at WDW and my screensaver to a slideshow of pics of my daughter from when we went to Disney (for one day -- I have about 500 pics:). She asked me yesterday why I changed the things on the computer, and I told her that I did it to remind me to keep working hard so we can go there. That was the best thing I could have done because literally EVERY TIME she sees it, she says, "Mom, remember, you have to keep working hard!" It's like electricity in my veins!

Again, hobbyists can enjoy a lot from this company. I know because I did for about 6 1/2 years. But, just like I didn't enjoy a $1000+ paycheck on a regular basis, I didn't easily earn a trip. I changed HOW I work and got more out of it! If you want more from this, you have to change how you approach it, plain and simple. I'm not trying to offend anyone, just speaking my mind.

Stepping off soapbox.....NOW!

[wadesgirl]

This is really important for people to read, and I'm so glad you posted it. So you've never done it? SO WHAT??? It's important to you and you believe it's going to happen. That's what matters.

I've set the insane goal of selling $10,000 in January. Am I nuts? Yes, that's pretty much been established. Can it be done? Well, people do it every month! Are they people that do 2 shows a month? No. The most I've ever sold in one month was $6000, so, it will definitely be a stretch for me. I KNOW I can do it though. And, on the off-chance I reach a little lower, that will still be a HUGE amount!

For the naysayers, look back. I really don't think there has ever been a trip at Level 2 or above that was "easy" to earn! I've had the thought that it's going to be tough EVERY YEAR, and I go home and do the same things I've always done. Hence, I've never earned above level 1. This year, I came home and immediately got to work. Doing what I've always done is going to get me what I've always gotten. You can't expect to be a hobbyist and earn an exclusive trip. I'm sorry, but that's just not a practical expectation! Now, working your tushy off and booking more shows than you've ever done IS going to get it for you!

And, on the believing you can do it, that is sooooo important. Visualize yourself at Disney everyday! I changed my wallpaper on my computer to a picture of Cinderella's castle at WDW and my screensaver to a slideshow of pics of my daughter from when we went to Disney (for one day -- I have about 500 pics:). She asked me yesterday why I changed the things on the computer, and I told her that I did it to remind me to keep working hard so we can go there. That was the best thing I could have done because literally EVERY TIME she sees it, she says, "Mom, remember, you have to keep working hard!" It's like electricity in my veins!

Again, hobbyists can enjoy a lot from this company. I know because I did for about 6 1/2 years. But, just like I didn't enjoy a $1000+ paycheck on a regular basis, I didn't easily earn a trip. I changed HOW I work and got more out of it! If you want more from this, you have to change how you approach it, plain and simple. I'm not trying to offend anyone, just speaking my mind.

Stepping off soapbox.....NOW!


AMEN!!!! PC offers a lot of things that a hobbyiest can earn. If you want a trip, guess what, you have to do what it takes to earn it.

[heather223]

This is really important for people to read, and I'm so glad you posted it. So you've never done it? SO WHAT??? It's important to you and you believe it's going to happen. That's what matters.

I've set the insane goal of selling $10,000 in January. Am I nuts? Yes, that's pretty much been established. Can it be done? Well, people do it every month! Are they people that do 2 shows a month? No. The most I've ever sold in one month was $6000, so, it will definitely be a stretch for me. I KNOW I can do it though. And, on the off-chance I reach a little lower, that will still be a HUGE amount!

For the naysayers, look back. I really don't think there has ever been a trip at Level 2 or above that was "easy" to earn! I've had the thought that it's going to be tough EVERY YEAR, and I go home and do the same things I've always done. Hence, I've never earned above level 1. This year, I came home and immediately got to work. Doing what I've always done is going to get me what I've always gotten. You can't expect to be a hobbyist and earn an exclusive trip. I'm sorry, but that's just not a practical expectation! Now, working your tushy off and booking more shows than you've ever done IS going to get it for you!

And, on the believing you can do it, that is sooooo important. Visualize yourself at Disney everyday! I changed my wallpaper on my computer to a picture of Cinderella's castle at WDW and my screensaver to a slideshow of pics of my daughter from when we went to Disney (for one day -- I have about 500 pics:). She asked me yesterday why I changed the things on the computer, and I told her that I did it to remind me to keep working hard so we can go there. That was the best thing I could have done because literally EVERY TIME she sees it, she says, "Mom, remember, you have to keep working hard!" It's like electricity in my veins!

Again, hobbyists can enjoy a lot from this company. I know because I did for about 6 1/2 years. But, just like I didn't enjoy a $1000+ paycheck on a regular basis, I didn't easily earn a trip. I changed HOW I work and got more out of it! If you want more from this, you have to change how you approach it, plain and simple. I'm not trying to offend anyone, just speaking my mind.

Stepping off soapbox.....NOW!


Well said Jane. This trip has made me want to get off my butt and work my business. We need to cheer each other on and support each other. We ALL can earn any level of this trip if we believe!

And yes, we already knew you were crazy. ;)

[thecougchef]

The requirement for qualifying recruits for the trip has changed from past years, too. So it's actually EASIER to qualify someone - they can still count for you if they go inactive as long as they reactivate and do $1250.

i was totally excited to hear this because my only recruit went inactive before even qualifying - although im certain she wasnt a kitnapper. she got a summer internship (in chicago of all places) & has been emailing me back & forth talking about getting back into it. she wants to try it all again after the holidays .... perhaps ill have one qualified recruit by the end of jan?!

[SIZE="4"]It was pretty amazing!! The theme was all about boarding an airplane, we had a pilot actually come and wear his gear! A lot of props and traveling THEMED items. So much fun we always have a blast!

ours was a mission impossible theme. there were 3 or 4 clusters there & they rented out an old theater. it was actually a little cheesy but the kids seemed to love it (everyone was invited to bring their families along).

Warning - downer post!!!

The meeting was GREAT -it was my first with a hospitality director and she did a super job of keeping things on track and acknowledging everyone's efforts. I have to say that the incentive trip does nothing for me, and the requirements shut out a lot of people. I am disappointed - my only motivation to earn the trip is to give DS a nice vacation for a very low cost, as his Bar Mitzvah is that year (and therefore no $$ for trips). I had hoped that the trip would help motivate me to double my sales next year and really get on the ball with recruiting. Now I will have to come up with some other motivational factors.

To everyone who is excited, I am glad you are and wish you much success :-)

i was a little bummed too at first. im 23 with no children. we live on the west coast so if we wanted to do a disney trip, we could pop on down to california. i was really hoping for a great hawaiian or mexican trip to take my bf on. but then i started to get into the trip by thinking its a free florida trip for 4. i could take my bf & my little brothers (one of them is 10). so i called my mom on my way home & told her that i could potentially earn a trip for 4 to disneyworld - & if she wanted to be on that plane with me she needed to be selling me to everyone this next year! ;)

i am still fairly new to pc - doing this since march - so i didnt even get a january or february last year. i have also been a full time employee & a full time student for the past few years. ill be graduating with my bachelors on december 13th (WAHOOOOO!!) & i really want to put that extra free time - plus those extra 2 months that i didnt have last year - into my business. it would be awesome if come sept 2009 when i have to quit my full time job to start law school, i had a solid pc career to fall back on..

[Kattyschack]

We were asked to write our ideas on a piece of paper and put it in this very cute black with pink polka dots travel bag. I was the only one to guess Disney World and so I won the bag!!! I was so excited about the bag!!!!

[janezapchef]

I think it is a trip for 4, not just a trip for a "family of 4". So, those without kids, think who you could take. I told my bro last night (who lives in CO and whose girlfriend I have been trying to recruit) that we could take a big family vacation to Disney in 2010. His gf (who will probably be his wife by then) could take my parents. My other bro and SIL would be the only ones who need to pay. ;)

[Becky0216]

Everyone is talking about the trip which I think is so awesome. I guessed Disney at my meeting. I do think that thinking in the present I am very excited about the November special. I can't wait to tell my hosts that they are going to get the chance to win something at their show. I believe it is the bamboo cheese board and cutlery set? I am a bit hazy right now. I might even get lucky and have more shows on the books because of it.
Did I say I LOVE PAMPERED CHEF???

[Fluffy215]

Our national meeting did not have a theme. It was the usual cluster meeting with a video of the trip that was it. And she mentioned extra money for hosts in January (did not say levels or how much) but that was it. Nothing was said about scrapers. Nothing said about registering parties. Nothing said about Feb Host specials. Nothing said at all about guest specials. I feel we got pretty robbed in our meeting anyways. It seems there was a lot at our meeting we didn't get the info on :(

[dannyzmom]

BAh humbug for those that say that can't do it. Pestimistic! GEt a calculator out and figure it out. 4 qualified? Hard? No. When you set your mind to it, you do it. When you tell yourself you can't, you won't.

You have to want it. I'm getting out my pictures from Disneyworld and printing them and hanging them around the house. My family is going to help us get there.

I agree completely.
One very wise Director-friend of mine (Hi Lori G!!) once shared some very wise words:

"When you know what you want and you want it badly enough, you'll find a way to get it.
So, how badly do you want it??"

[chefann]

Our national meeting did not have a theme. It was the usual cluster meeting with a video of the trip that was it. And she mentioned extra money for hosts in January (did not say levels or how much) but that was it. Nothing was said about scrapers. Nothing said about registering parties. Nothing said about Feb Host specials. Nothing said at all about guest specials. I feel we got pretty robbed in our meeting anyways. It seems there was a lot at our meeting we didn't get the info on :(
That was how my meeting was last night, too. If I hadn't gotten an email from a director friend, I wouldn't have known about the November Host Appreciation, either. Actually, we didn't even watch the video, now that I think about it.

[pamperedpals]

That was how my meeting was last night, too. If I hadn't gotten an email from a director friend, I wouldn't have known about the November Host Appreciation, either. Actually, we didn't even watch the video, now that I think about it.

That makes me really sad. :(

This is the first cluster meeting (and I was a guest at someone's meeting close to work) I have been to in two years. It made me realize how much I miss them. I hope to be able to make it to more. :)

[chefann]

That makes me really sad. :(

This is the first cluster meeting (and I was a guest at someone's meeting close to work) I have been to in two years. It made me realize how much I miss them. I hope to be able to make it to more. :)

There was some drama about whether we'd even have a meeting at all. The director who ran it was planning to have a regular cluster meeting (later in the month) without mentioning any of the NMD announcements. And that was only the tip of the iceberg.

It just makes me more intentional about promoting so that I can lead my own meetings.

[ardipc]

It just makes me more intentional about promoting so that I can lead my own meetings.

That's great thinking, Ann! :thumbup:

You know, I have to say that you don't have to be a director to do your own meetings if you want to. One of my recruits lives an hour and a half away in San Antonio, and comes to each of my meetings because she gets so much out of them and loves them. However, her recruits all live in the San Antonio area, and for a lot of reasons, they've never been able to come to my meetings in Austin. As such, as soon as she promoted to FD (2 recruits) she decided that she would start doing her own meetings as a way to make sure they got the same benefits as my team members. She has the added benefit of acting in the role that she WANTS, not what she currently is, and guess what? It means she's continued to recruit, and is so close to directorship she can taste it. :cheerleader:

So how does she do her meetings? First she sets hers for a few days to a week after mine, so she's seen what I do. Second, I send her the meeting planner each month and let her in on my planning so that she can plan simultaneously. If your director wouldn't send you the planner, you better believe that there are directors on here that would be more than happy to help in that capacity! :)

Yes, her meetings started small, but they are growing every month, and by starting early, she's given herself her own control, and she has the added bonus of getting to do them her own way! :boss:

[ChefBeckyD]

That's great thinking, Ann! :thumbup:

You know, I have to say that you don't have to be a director to do your own meetings if you want to. One of my recruits lives an hour and a half away in San Antonio, and comes to each of my meetings because she gets so much out of them and loves them. However, her recruits all live in the San Antonio area, and for a lot of reasons, they've never been able to come to my meetings in Austin. As such, as soon as she promoted to FD (2 recruits) she decided that she would start doing her own meetings as a way to make sure they got the same benefits as my team members. She has the added benefit of acting in the role that she WANTS, not what she currently is, and guess what? It means she's continued to recruit, and is so close to directorship she can taste it. :cheerleader:

So how does she do her meetings? First she sets hers for a few days to a week after mine, so she's seen what I do. Second, I send her the meeting planner each month and let her in on my planning so that she can plan simultaneously. If your director wouldn't send you the planner, you better believe that there are directors on here that would be more than happy to help in that capacity! :)

Yes, her meetings started small, but they are growing every month, and by starting early, she's given herself her own control, and she has the added bonus of getting to do them her own way! :boss:


This is exactly how my director and I do it!

I hold my meeting the Monday following her Wed. meeting. Most of my recruits cannot come to her meetings because of time/location. I love doing meetings with my team!

[chefann]

I totally agree, and I probably will start holding them before I actually promote. My upline is in a state of flux, and when it all clears, I'll be assigned to a NED out of state. Luckily, I know a totally awesome director locally, who has been great about letting me hook into her meetings myself.

[lacychef]

I agree completely.
One very wise Director-friend of mine (Hi Lori G!!) once shared some very wise words:

"When you know what you want and you want it badly enough, you'll find a way to get it.
So, how badly do you want it??"

YES!! Love that Carolyn! (and hi by the way!:))

[PCJen]

Register your shows for Nov. Host Appreciation is up on Consultant's Corner.

[crissy11]

where exactly....

[Fluffy215]

Under consultant incentives tab then to promotions and programs then to Host Appreciation Month

[lauradahl]

where exactly....

Go to Consultant Incentives and then to Promotions and Programs and from there is an added box at the very bottom called "Host Appreciation Month" and go there.

[Kitchen2u]

I think it is a trip for 4, not just a trip for a "family of 4". So, those without kids, think who you could take. I told my bro last night (who lives in CO and whose girlfriend I have been trying to recruit) that we could take a big family vacation to Disney in 2010. His gf (who will probably be his wife by then) could take my parents. My other bro and SIL would be the only ones who need to pay. ;)

Even MORE reason why she needs to sign up...earn it for FREE for them...and they can bring 2 others!!!

[pamperedharriet]

Our national meeting did not have a theme. It was the usual cluster meeting with a video of the trip that was it. And she mentioned extra money for hosts in January (did not say levels or how much) but that was it. Nothing was said about scrapers. Nothing said about registering parties. Nothing said about Feb Host specials. Nothing said at all about guest specials. I feel we got pretty robbed in our meeting anyways. It seems there was a lot at our meeting we didn't get the info on :(

I told our Director (you and I are in the same cluster, btw) that I couldn't make it as I have been sick and she told me that all the info would be on CC in a few days. Seems that I didn't miss much of anything.

[Fluffy215]

Harriet, yes we are in the same cluster. I forgot about that. No you didn't miss much of anything LOL Except I finally had my best month ever and got recognized. I know it's not as much as many others on here but hey I am proud of it. I had a little over $2700 in sales (#7 in our cluster) so I was happy. That was with 2 Kilo shows :) Thank goodness for those LOL

[lockhartkitchen]

Here, here!

What you BELIEVE is what you ACHIEVE.


Well said Debbie. That's what I meant, but get irritated when I hear CAN'T. It's not a word in my vocabulary.

[pamperedharriet]

Harriet, yes we are in the same cluster. I forgot about that. No you didn't miss much of anything LOL Except I finally had my best month ever and got recognized. I know it's not as much as many others on here but hey I am proud of it. I had a little over $2700 in sales (#7 in our cluster) so I was happy. That was with 2 Kilo shows :) Thank goodness for those LOL

Congratulations on your sales and having 2 kilo shows! :thumbup: That is wonderful!!! Sorry I missed out on your recognition. I just read the e-mail from HO on the promotions so at least now I know what the important information was.