How can I successfully market my cooking and baking skills online?

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers on participants sharing their experiences and thoughts on marketing cooking and baking skills online, particularly in the context of starting a business with Pampered Chef. Participants express excitement about their new ventures and discuss various approaches to engaging potential customers.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, emphasizes the importance of relationships in the business, suggesting that the product sells itself through enjoyment and fun during shows.
  • Another participant shares their experience of overcoming initial skepticism from their spouse, highlighting that success can change perceptions over time.
  • Several users mention the significance of asking attendees at shows to host their own events and to consider becoming consultants themselves.
  • One participant expresses concern about their limited network, noting that many friends are not financially able to support their business.
  • Another participant appreciates advice on gathering contact information from customers to facilitate follow-ups and potential bookings.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best strategies for marketing and engaging potential customers, with no clear consensus emerging on specific methods.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and insights as they navigate the challenges of starting their businesses, reflecting a range of backgrounds and levels of experience.

Who May Find This Useful

New consultants and those looking to enhance their marketing strategies within the Pampered Chef community may find the shared experiences and ideas relevant.

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I just signed up.. I'm so excited. My daughter is 13 and is a wonderful baker. I am a good cook .Together we hope to do well and have fun.. My husband does not have faith in me as I have not done so well in other sales. ( I am in the car business) I love to cook and in this time of age I'm hoping to do well. Any advice?
Thanks so much!
 
I honestly do NOT consider this a business in sales - not at all. It's a relationship business and we help others. Everyone cooks. Everyone wants to enjoy cooking (or at least not despise it!!!) and to enjoy the products they have. Personally, the product sells itself. All I do is go to the show, have a lot of fun showing off great products, laugh at myself and enjoy great company!!
Don't take yourself too seriously and just have fun - and ask EVERYONE to host and to join the business!
 
Have fun with it. My husband was the same way until he saw that I was really making money with out having to work to much. Keep faith and he will come around.

Good luck.
 
Welcome and best wishes on your new business. My husband, affectionately known far and wide as The Furry Guy, was skeptical at first, too. He's now my biggest cheerleader.
 
Welcome to PC and CS!
 
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Thanks so much all of you have great idea's I only hope I can do as well as all of you !!Any ideas's what might help me, I dont have family and most my friends are broke.
 
Ask everyone at your first four shows if they'd like to have a show. When they are checking out, speak to each one, personally. Talk about the products they are purchasing, ask them if they had fun, then ask them if they'd like to get a group of their own friends together and have a show. Don't forget to ask each person if they'd like information about becoming a consultant, too.

Coach your hosts to get all contact info (address, phone number and e-mail would be nice, too) from each outside order. If she doesn't give it to you with the order ask her for it. She can look it up. Tell the host it's your responsibility (you the consultant) to tell each of them about the product guarantees and make sure they are happy with the product. Call all of the outside orderers do just that and ask them if they'd like to have a show.

Hope that helps (HTH).
 
Hi Jae,

I loved your reply. I think that is an area I need to focus on. I am new to PC and it seems so many of my contacts do not have an email or addy or phone #. I love the line about it being my job to inform.... Nice idea.
Thanks
Buffy
 
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