"Must-Haves" for a New Consultant?

[dancedivine]

Hello, everyone!

I was just wondering if you could suggest some "must-haves" for a new consultant (myself)? I am getting my kit today, but I am wondering what I should do about door prizes, etc since those things aren't included in the kit. Is there something I should go ahead and order on the supply sheet? What are the "must-haves" that I need to order that won't be included in my new consultant's kit?

Thanks for the information :)

[Jessie Jolly]

When I first started I used "gift coupons" as door prizes because I did not have anything to give away. Each "coupon" was for a small product that the customer could add to their order. For example I used...paring knives, citrus peelers, mini serving spatulas, etc. I would use anything under $5.00!

[dancedivine]

Ok, then you would order that item with your consultant discount? That seems like it would get expensive since you would have to pay for the shipping, too. Or, do you just pay for the item yourself at regular retail price & have the "winner" pay for the shipping? I'm curious to know how that works. Thanks for the suggestion! :)

[LeslieSGI]

You can hardly beat giving them (your hostess and/or a game winner) the current Seasons Best cookbook with your name and contact info stamped inside the front cover.

[dancedivine]

I agree & I do intend to buy some when I get some Pampered Chef dollars. However, I have a cooking show coming up this weekend & I am only getting one copy of "Season's Best" in my new consultant kit. So, I'm not really sure what I should use as door prizes in the meantime. I appreciate any suggestions!

Thanks, guys, for the great ideas! :)

[Mel92504]

you could give the guest(s) free shipping on their order...then you pay that amount when you submit the show.

[Ish]

you could always ask someone in your group or from your director to see if they can lend you one or two seasons best until you get stocked up...

[sk8rgrrl99]

Ok, then you would order that item with your consultant discount? That seems like it would get expensive since you would have to pay for the shipping, too. Or, do you just pay for the item yourself at regular retail price & have the "winner" pay for the shipping? I'm curious to know how that works. Thanks for the suggestion! :)

You can add it to their order and just pay for that part of their order. They get free shipping anyway so you don't have to worry about that. I usually do a season best. It's only $1 and people seem to love it!

[Jessie Jolly]

You can add it to their order and just pay for that part of their order. They get free shipping anyway so you don't have to worry about that. I usually do a season best. It's only $1 and people seem to love it!

Yes...this is how I do my "gift coupons." I only gave away 1 or 2 gift coupons at my first show. 1 for the winner of the game and 1 for a door prize drawing. The cost was not that much...maybe $7.00.

[BlessedWifeMommy]

Ok, then you would order that item with your consultant discount? That seems like it would get expensive since you would have to pay for the shipping, too. Or, do you just pay for the item yourself at regular retail price & have the "winner" pay for the shipping? I'm curious to know how that works. Thanks for the suggestion! :)

First welcome to CS!

If you give a guest or host a gift that you do not have on hand and need to order, one option is to add it to their order. You enter their order, and their payment, then add the item on their order then enter a payment for the additional amount as "consultant gift". That way they get the item with the show and you can keep track of it as an expense. You have to pay full price, but you do make commision on the item.

Or you can see if you can buy some prize items from your director or recruiter.

Hope that helps!

[dancedivine]

Ok, that's a really good idea. I could even give out "coupons" for the cookbooks & then add them to the hostess' order (since she gets a discount and free shipping) - and I'll pay for them that way. Thanks for the fabulous ideas!