Anyone Want to Share Tips From Launch?

[Chef Gilles]

I would love to hear about the new products also [email protected]

 

[Nanisu]

Ok I am going to put on my "mean director" hat here. If you didn't make the investment to go--for whatever reason, I don't care....." please do NOT ASK about what happened. Wait like everyone else. This is YOUR business and you make the investment to go--or not go--for various reasons. Those of us who DO make the investment to go get the information first. That's the rule. You no go--you no learn info till after everyone else does.

Home Office will post everything you need to know on Sunday. Please don't ask for spoilers.

 

[ShellBeach]

Forwarded PMs to those who asked. If you hear anything more, please PM me back.
Thank you, to the folks who helped us!

 

[pjpamchef]

I kinda got the impression this is the kind of thing you are looking for:One of the things that "stuck" with me was during one of the testimonial talks, the woman gave an example of something that embarrassed and humiliated her. She said she decided to not let that moment define her, it was just one moment in time, and she dusted herself off and kept on going, learning from her mistake. I have thought a lot about what she said, and in a lot of ways I let little things define my business. The year Disney was our trip, I worked hard and to earn it, but at the end, just didn't have the recruits, and in many ways threw my hands up and said it's too hard. I let a small think define how I was going to work my business. Which by the way lead to a dead end. So my take away from her talk: figure out how to stay focused, our business is flexible not optional, don't let one moment define you, set huge and small goals, never stop learning.

 

[Brenda.the.chef]

My tip was when Jane (head of promotions) said that her pet peeve is when she hears consultants waiting until the month of the host special to call the host that wants that particular item "on sale"She said, "Folks, cookware, cutlery, and bamboo are 50% off EVERY MONTH of the year! They are not just a host special, so stop waiting to contact your potential hosts." "Have them host a show and get the higher dollar items at 50% and then take advantage of the booking benefit and get an item at 60% off to build a collection."

 

[pctharper]

I kinda got the impression this is the kind of thing you are looking for:

One of the things that "stuck" with me was during one of the testimonial talks, the woman gave an example of something that embarrassed and humiliated her. She said she decided to not let that moment define her, it was just one moment in time, and she dusted herself off and kept on going, learning from her mistake. I have thought a lot about what she said, and in a lot of ways I let little things define my business. The year Disney was our trip, I worked hard and to earn it, but at the end, just didn't have the recruits, and in many ways threw my hands up and said it's too hard. I let a small think define how I was going to work my business. Which by the way lead to a dead end. So my take away from her talk: figure out how to stay focused, our business is flexible not optional, don't let one moment define you, set huge and small goals, never stop learning.

Thank you! Yes, that is what I was looking for! 20 people might hear the same thing but take 20 different things away from it!

 

[pctharper]

My tip was when Jane (head of promotions) said that her pet peeve is when she hears consultants waiting until the month of the host special to call the host that wants that particular item "on sale"

She said, "Folks, cookware, cutlery, and bamboo are 50% off EVERY MONTH of the year! They are not just a host special, so stop waiting to contact your potential hosts." "Have them host a show and get the higher dollar items at 50% and then take advantage of the booking benefit and get an item at 60% off to build a collection."

Oh my goodness....I have never thought of it that way! That is so dead on. Thank you Brenda for sharing this. You really got my mind going! I am one of those consultants that would make a list of what people want. Not anymore. I'm such a dork for not thinking this way before!!!!!

 

[sandilou]

Thanks to all who shared a little with us. Some of you are lucky and have the conferences in your backyard. For me, each launch and Sizzle would cost me around a $1000, so $3000 for all 3. $1000 is a lot to spend for 1 day. We, too, are excited. I can understand the reasoning for not wanting to spoil the surprises for those that will be attending. But enough of slamming people that are excited and are having a hard time waiting.

Sandi

 

[BethCooks4U]

PAMPERED CHEF HOME OFFICE requests that information from the conferences NOT be shared until after the final one is held. Every year we have the same issues here on CS. Don't slam the people that are reminding people to follow the rules. It is too easy to mistakenly give info that shouldn't be shared when conversations are going on. - I did it last year on DCS. I felt awful that I did it and was reamed for it even after apologizing (I gave a product category, not what they were, but someone got very angry with me even though someone else had said even more - I had asked her to take it down so the surprise wasn't ruined and people wouldn't get upset and then in another conversation I had unconsciously said Grill). Nothing should be said and then no one will "slam" anyone.

I understand that some can't afford it or choose to spend their money on other things. I have done the same. I understand that we all want to know the details as soon as we can. We are adults and should be able to have a little patience. We all will know on Monday (someone said Sunday so maybe even before I think). It is only a few days and will not affect our businesses. If you MUST know then PM people you have friended that you know went already. Many of them will share privately.

Just don't get mad at those who are reminding us of the rules.

 

[ChefPeg]

Thanks to all who shared a little with us. Some of you are lucky and have the conferences in your backyard. For me, each launch and Sizzle would cost me around a $1000, so $3000 for all 3. $1000 is a lot to spend for 1 day. We, too, are excited. I can understand the reasoning for not wanting to spoil the surprises for those that will be attending. But enough of slamming people that are excited and are having a hard time waiting.

Sandi

Where do you live? It would also cost me at least that much each to attend so I don't. I live in Alaska.

 

[chefsteph07]

I kinda got the impression this is the kind of thing you are looking for:

One of the things that "stuck" with me was during one of the testimonial talks, the woman gave an example of something that embarrassed and humiliated her. She said she decided to not let that moment define her, it was just one moment in time, and she dusted herself off and kept on going, learning from her mistake. I have thought a lot about what she said, and in a lot of ways I let little things define my business. The year Disney was our trip, I worked hard and to earn it, but at the end, just didn't have the recruits, and in many ways threw my hands up and said it's too hard. I let a small think define how I was going to work my business. Which by the way lead to a dead end. So my take away from her talk: figure out how to stay focused, our business is flexible not optional, don't let one moment define you, set huge and small goals, never stop learning.

THIS is the type of thing I miss most about not having conference in Chicago!!! :cry: Would have LOVED to hear the other testimonials from other locations! Not that ours was not good as well, but it's different when you have the vast majority of people sitting with you and everyone gets to hear and experience the speaker. I hope some of these are posted on the website for all of us to hear.

 

[Chef Gilles]

I don't think the problem is people getting mad at those who remind us of the rules, but the other way arround. People who post not to break the rules who get mad at those who ask. If one wants to ask..so be it. If one wants to share the info confidentially...so be it. Some will break the rules, some won't. There is only ONE judge right? Life goes on. Please respect one another! This is a family oriented business!