What is story: Definition and 166 Discussions

  1. quiverfull7

    Waiting for a Miracle: A Christmas Story

    I submitted a show on the 27th. I had called HO before Christmas... I think on the 21st maybe. I had a gal who will be celebrating Christmas with her family on Jan 3 and wanted to order a DCB. So HO told me "No problem... put the order in on the 27th... it might even ship the same day... it's...
  2. chefann

    Navigating Leadership When You're a Consultant - My Story

    Here's the deal- I'm registered for Leadership, but technically right now I'm a consultant, not an FD, because 1 of my gals went inactive. Last year, I was in a similar boat, but then one reactivated (and took a leave). The reason I'm starting to worry now is because I had a call from my NED...
  3. angmillar

    What To Do When a Customer Waits Too Long: A Story of Hospitality

    In October, I had an online customer that ordered something from the outlet that came in broken. So, HO replaced it, but sent the wrong item. The 12 cup muffin stone was sent instead of the item she had ordered. So, I was told to give the customer the muffin stone for her inconvience, while...
  4. kcjodih

    Customer Returns After 30-Day Free Shipping: Real Story

    I have a customer that attended a show back in the middle of October that wants to return some things. The show shipped the end of October which means the free 30 day shipping ended the end of November. She never received her products until the 18th of November because although it arrived to...
  5. jrstephens

    Frustrated with Bank Deposits: My Story

    I went to make a deposit Friday afternoon on my way out of town. Well, after 20 minutes of waiting the teller comes to tell me I am $6.01 off (short). I just tell her to make the deposit anyway. Then I tell her well just give it back to me b/c I know I counted it 3 times before I filled it...
  6. C

    Unexpected Purchases and Complaints: My First Show Story

    I went to a show where there were only 2 people.:eek: It was one of my first shows and the host was a good friend, so I did it, even if it was just for the practice. I did get a booking from the show so it wasn't a total waste. However, the guest that did not book a show only purchased the...
  7. lkprescott

    My First Open House: A Success Story!

    Today was my first open house type thingy and I survived! LOL... It was a long 3 hours for my feet but my table looked great and I hopefully have enough orders to call it a show (will close it by Weds after the gal's neighbor gets back their order). There wasn't a lot of folks that came by...
  8. N

    Funniest Show Story: A Darth Vader Costume Party?!

    :yuck: So last Sunday I had a show here in Southern California--it was windy here and hot hot hot. The show I had happened to be in a place that was not windy but very warm. I always tell my Sunday hosts that the shows are at 2 because I want to go to church in the morning. This host tells me...
  9. stacywhitlow

    Creating My Personal Story - My Pampered Chef Journey

    Wasn't sure where to post this but here goes. I need help with my personal story. I never really had one but would like to let guests know a little about me. I was a HO lead & had never been to a PC show or even owned PC products. I was getting married & quitting my full time job but...
  10. ChefNic

    Creative Cutters Recruiting Story

    What do you think of something like this... Using the Creative Cutters, tell your story! Leaf - one Fall, I was invited to a show, or save it until the end and say "Come Join me this Fall" Shamrock - " I was so lucky to be invited to join" Heart - I love this business and all...
  11. ChefNic

    Venting Frustrations: Share Your Story Here!

    Maybe we need a "VENT" thread - - "Come vent your frustrations here!" I was supposed to have shows Sunday and Monday... Thursday I get a call from my Sunday host - she had to reschedule because she had a dental appt. on Wednesday and the dentist scheduled her to have her wisdom teeth removed...
  12. Carissidy

    What Do You Carry to Your Gigs? My Pampered Chef Loadout Story

    When I first started PC, I took everything with me bc all I had was my kit. Well, as all of you know your "kit" grows and now I was just wondering what people actually bring with them to shows? Right now my load is getting pretty heavy...:o
  13. smilesarepriceless

    'Show' -Difference Between My Story and Why Bag

    I do ' my story' and i do the WHY bag towards the end..but often i find my info. is similarly overlapping.. Is this normal..Or should I be focusing the 'my story on something different...I just don't want to sound so redundant..
  14. S

    Schel's Success Story: Turning a Craft Fair Lead into a Cooking Show Host

    Ok here goes... I did a craft fair back in March, The American Deer Classic. A total guy themed thing, but they had a "Lady's" section and PC was there. I recieved a lead and she marked no as not interested in anything other than purchasing products. I do not throw those leads away...
  15. N

    Venting & Overcoming Struggles: Christina's Story

    I just need to vent a little bit, I know we all have to at some point or another. I just came home from the worst show I have ever done....I brought the food, my treat to the host. What she brought was some hungry people who never intended to buy anything. There was 15 people at the show and...
  16. C

    Cute Toddler Story: Funny Deliveries to Our House from Pampered Chef

    Okay - don't get sick of my stories about my little guy! But this is so funny - and it is very telling about the deliveries that come to our house!:D He has discovered he can reach the door bell at the front door, so he keeps ringing the doorbell and then calling out to me "I have a message...
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