http://www.chefsuccess.com Just want to sell at a higher level each month? Need a push for an incentive? en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:41:41 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.chefsuccess.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.chefsuccess.com http://www.chefsuccess.com/f3/help-wording-please-57704/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:36:53 GMT I want to send a letter to the business manager of some local dentist/doctors offices to promote getting their office workers a Pampered Chef gift certificate as part of their Christmas presents (most of the offices I worked at the boss would give each of their office staff a present at Christmas... I want to send a letter to the business manager of some local dentist/doctors offices to promote getting their office workers a Pampered Chef gift certificate as part of their Christmas presents (most of the offices I worked at the boss would give each of their office staff a present at Christmas time)

I just dont know how to word it nicely. Thanks so much for your help in advance :chef: ]]> Increasing Sales leslieprichett http://www.chefsuccess.com/f3/help-wording-please-57704/ http://www.chefsuccess.com/f3/phonevite-57688/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:56:38 GMT Its 8pm here... too late to send a phonevite? The shows Saturday. Its 8pm here... too late to send a phonevite? The shows Saturday. ]]> Increasing Sales Tropicalburstqt2 http://www.chefsuccess.com/f3/phonevite-57688/ http://www.chefsuccess.com/f3/consultant-taking-over-show-question-57687/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:18:42 GMT Hi. I know this has been addressed before, but I can't for the life of me figure out how to search for this topic, so here we go again.

Does is specifically say in the Consultant Guide (or whatever it's called...sorry) what happens when one consultant does a show for another due to an emergency situation.

Someone in our cluster is having issues about this, and I said I would check here. They are arguing about who gets to turn the show in for the sales credit and commission. I know that ethically, it should go to the one who performed the show, but what does the rules say?

Thanks... ]]> Increasing Sales nikked http://www.chefsuccess.com/f3/consultant-taking-over-show-question-57687/ http://www.chefsuccess.com/f3/advertising-rules-57675/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:38:36 GMT I am having a Home for the Holidays with two other vendors, Silpada and Scentsy. I want to post a note on facebook...can I do so without saying Pampered Chef of PC but just the number one home party plan with kitchen supplies or something like that? No websites will be linked or names metioned. ... I am having a Home for the Holidays with two other vendors, Silpada and Scentsy. I want to post a note on facebook...can I do so without saying Pampered Chef of PC but just the number one home party plan with kitchen supplies or something like that? No websites will be linked or names metioned. I know they don't have limitations but I still won't put names or websites - just so we get bodies there live.

Thanks guys! ]]> Increasing Sales dkitten13 http://www.chefsuccess.com/f3/advertising-rules-57675/ http://www.chefsuccess.com/f3/outlet-items-cooking-show-57674/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:07:21 GMT I have a customer that wants to order thigns from the outlet, but I don;t think that I can add to my host's rewards right?

Also, if I cannot add them to my show, how does she enter the order? I do not have a Pampered Chef Website yet because I am new, so would I have to give up the order and tell her to order just online through HO? Or do you even get a commission on outlet items?

New at this and don't know what to tell them!

Thanks for any quick advice :)!!!! ]]> Increasing Sales KCPChef http://www.chefsuccess.com/f3/outlet-items-cooking-show-57674/ http://www.chefsuccess.com/f3/calling-accountablility-thread-57665/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:03:24 GMT So I just posted about calling in bookings. I decided I need to start a thread to keep myself accountable. So that's what I'm doing. I'll post back on here tonight after I've made at least a 1/2 hour of calls with my results to keep myself on track. Anyone want to join in? ]]> Increasing Sales kcmckay http://www.chefsuccess.com/f3/calling-accountablility-thread-57665/ http://www.chefsuccess.com/f3/most-surprising-sale-57659/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:29:35 GMT Where did you make your most surprising contact or sale? I made one at a local football game when I started chatting to a man wearing a consultants apron about the Pampered Chef---he admitted that he wasn't a chef and had simply earned it as a reward from his previous consultant because he was such a loyal customer. Now, I have a loyal customer and a possible future host!

share some of your surprising stories! I love hearing them and being ｒｅｍｉｎｄｅｄ that talking about Pampered Chef everywhere I go can lead to surprising results!

Thanks for the stories!
Mari ]]> Increasing Sales MakinBacon http://www.chefsuccess.com/f3/most-surprising-sale-57659/ http://www.chefsuccess.com/f3/my-newsletter-service-just-created-black-friday-cyber-monday-one-57650/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:58:57 GMT I haven't gone on it yet to check it out, but Mike from MyEmailDesigns.com just sent out an e-mail:

I have created two new newsletter designs - one for Black Friday, the other for Cyber Monday.

These designs were created at the request of Independent National Executive Director Beth Jacobs.

Beth has thoughtfully allowed me to make them available to you as well.

To use these designs as written you must create a show with the host Black Friday and another show with the host Cyber Monday.
If you wish to adjust the wording or terms of the sale(s), feel free to do so.

These designs are available to any client who is using or has used iContact. Free trial accounts will qualify. You do not need to use iContact to send it out; I am only asking you to set up a trial iContact account and activate Single Click.

Glad I didn't send mine out yet...I'm off to check his out! ]]> Increasing Sales babywings76 http://www.chefsuccess.com/f3/my-newsletter-service-just-created-black-friday-cyber-monday-one-57650/ http://www.chefsuccess.com/f3/how-do-you-pack-what-do-you-use-57647/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:11:22 GMT Hi- I am trying to simplify my travel and unpacking/packing time. Please,please,please tell me what you use and how you transport. Right now I have a folding rubbemaid crate on wheels, my tool turn about and my consultant tote, plus laptop carrier that also holds all my paperwork/catalogs. I am... Hi-
I am trying to simplify my travel and unpacking/packing time. Please,please,please tell me what you use and how you transport. Right now I have a folding rubbemaid crate on wheels, my tool turn about and my consultant tote, plus laptop carrier that also holds all my paperwork/catalogs. I am not young....LOLOL..but not decrepit either. I struggle with the consultant tote. Should I get another crate on wheels? Awaiting suggestions:confused: ]]> Increasing Sales otisbg http://www.chefsuccess.com/f3/how-do-you-pack-what-do-you-use-57647/ http://www.chefsuccess.com/f3/so-close-disney-yet-so-far-57637/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:44:05 GMT OK, it's not over til the fat lady sings & I'm not singin' yet! How can I pull this off? I know it's a long shot & I'm prepared to call every single person in my contact history to see if they will help me.

I need 20,000 points. Like I said, long shot. :D

I've got a fundraiser that I know will be at least 3,000 if not more. I've got a catalog party with a past host who knows of my goal & is working for a $1,000 party (she's done it before). I've got another party that will probably be $700. I have two girls that need to qualify (part of my 4 required, they're signed, just not qualified).

What can I do to make up 11,000 points? Find 75 people to do catalog parties? :D Really, ideas would be great.

Yes, I've waited til the last minute. I had a bad summer & almost walked away from it. I found my why again & I want to still give this every last ditch effort! ]]> Increasing Sales crystalscookingnow http://www.chefsuccess.com/f3/so-close-disney-yet-so-far-57637/ http://www.chefsuccess.com/f3/post-christmas-sales-bookings-57621/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:12:34 GMT Any good ideas on how to get some sales in at the end of December so I still get a good check? I am doing a mystery host show dec 1-14th (next yr I think I may do that att eh end of the month instead??) Anyway, if you have some ideas please let me know. Sandra Any good ideas on how to get some sales in at the end of December so I still get a good check? I am doing a mystery host show dec 1-14th (next yr I think I may do that att eh end of the month instead??)

Anyway, if you have some ideas please let me know.

Sandra ]]> Increasing Sales natural http://www.chefsuccess.com/f3/post-christmas-sales-bookings-57621/ http://www.chefsuccess.com/f3/pulling-show-out-after-all-57618/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:57:15 GMT I've been trying to get this catalog show -host 'pinned down' for months. We set something up, then she waffles on me. From the start, she wanted to do something at her office. I agreed (although I don't think I'll do this again- simply because of kids/schedules, etc) to do it.

FINALLY have her set on a date at the office. She took forever to ask about being able to do it, etc., then was on vacation or just "too busy". We're set for Thursday over the lunch-hour. I asked her how many she thought might stop by- she said "about 10 or so". *gasp*. So I asked, "How many work in your office?" - About 100 or more! I said " Ok..here's what I am going to do and what I encourage you to do. I'm going to give you some mini-catalogs with the show information printed on the back (I used the HOliday-mini-invites labels) for you to pass out to your friends and co-workers. And I'm going to give you extra! Just put them on people's desks! Encourage your co-workers/friends to tell others they may know in the office." I gave her 24 catalogs :D and 2 flyers to post in the lunchroom and wherever else she might have.

She emailed me today all excited....she's handed out most of the invites, and said "alot more people love pampered chef than I thought!" Plus- we're setting up in the lunchroom where people come make their lunch- so even some who didn't find out about it formally will be coming through.

WOOHOOO!! I can only HOPE for a good turnout. I'm doing "no demo" or very little (I'll have pre-made the food) and will probably have products out that I CAN show as people ask me about them or look at them....thinking like a "potato show"..the versatile veggie. :) ]]> Increasing Sales esavvymom http://www.chefsuccess.com/f3/pulling-show-out-after-all-57618/ http://www.chefsuccess.com/f3/black-friday-show-57610/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:09:56 GMT Hello, I actually have a show scheduled for Black Friday afternoon and I was wondering if anyone has some good ideas for some neat things I could do to help people buy more at a discount!? Thanks! Andrea Hello,
I actually have a show scheduled for Black Friday afternoon and I was wondering if anyone has some good ideas for some neat things I could do to help people buy more at a discount!? Thanks!

Andrea ]]> Increasing Sales Cape_PC http://www.chefsuccess.com/f3/black-friday-show-57610/ http://www.chefsuccess.com/f3/black-friday-sale-question-57608/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:24:46 GMT When are you sending out your email to promote a black friday sale? I originally wasn't going to do one but now that I'm really close to Level 3 I'm going to go for it. I was debating on sending it either this Friday or next Monday. I don't want to send it too early but I also don't want to miss anyone who gave me a work email and may not be at work next week. I also considered Wednesday which would put it really close so they don't forget. ]]> Increasing Sales wadesgirl http://www.chefsuccess.com/f3/black-friday-sale-question-57608/ http://www.chefsuccess.com/f3/beckys-mystery-host-show-question-57591/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:52:48 GMT Hi everyone! I'd like to try this out too to get to level 3 of SAT. I'm at $2600 with 2 shows but only have one more left plus a catty (and we all know those are hit and miss) and our level 3 in Canada is $3500 so I need $900 with this last show. I don't think it's going to happen since she's NOT motivated and there's only so much I can do. I have a couple of questions though..

- Any idea how to word it to incorporate my 5th anniversary with PC rather than the fact that I'm working toward SAT. I usually run a 25% off sale this time of year but would prefer to do this a) DH and I thought it would be a fun change and b) it would hopefully generate more sales since they'd be asking friends rather than just spending themselves I usually get about $500 - $600 in sales from my anniversary sale. I'm sooo incompetent when it comes to wording and being creative but I'd love to offer this as an opportunity/offer to celebrate my anniversary AND their loyalty. Any ideas?

- What do you do if heaven forbid you get more that want to participate? (ya right!) Do you accept them too even though the email stated to the first 10, in order to cover for some who may not come through? Or do you not accept them because you need to have enough benefits to go around?

- Do you send this out to your entire local customer base or just past hosts and preferred customers?

Please help and share what YOU did that made it successful! I'd love to edit Becky's tonight (thanks Becky!), send it out tomorrow, have packages to them by Wednesday and do it until the following Wednesday with an extra day for host's orders if necessary.
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