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[pamperedlinda]

I know how she knows........

 

[dannyzmom]

I know how she knows........

Ohhhh...do tell

 

[pamperedlinda]

Ohhhh...do tell

Can't, it's a secret......:angel:

 

[dannyzmom]

Can't, it's a secret......:angel:

Is she having some sort of sordid affair with Tom behind our backs?!?!
And hey - what ever happened to Laura with the boots? She hasn't posted in ages!

 

[pamperedlinda]

Is she having some sort of sordid affair with Tom behind our backs?!?!
And hey - what ever happened to Laura with the boots? She hasn't posted in ages!

I guess if anyone could get Tom to switch sides it would be Gillian . I've been wondering where Laura is too, I miss her!

 

[pcchris]

Yes - good question...where IS Laura?? hopefully she's so busy with the other company that she doesn't have time to check in here! It would be nice to hear from her, though...

 

[ChefNic]

I wasn't familiar with Private Quarters...so I searched it...
nice looking stuff!!
But the host program!!! :thumbdown:
Sorry but our hosts are treated like ROYALTY!!!:thumbup: :angel:

You have to have $500 in sales to get the 60% off item!! You pay shipping unless your show is at least $500...

Do they make a wonderful commission or something?

I guess the appeal for them to go to PQ instead of PC is it's such a new company, they can shoot straight to the top - like Nancy Jo !!! OMG!! It pays to help start up a company and stick with it for years !

THere's still plenty of room for growth right here with PC though...my heart is here

 

[Carissidy]

Well, I have looked into many companies and Imho pc has the best specials and treat consultants better than others...

 

[lacychef]

Well, this thread has taken new life...
Gill you've got me interested...

 

[BethCooks4U]

Our hosts are treated much better than a lot of other companies do. I just had a Longerberger party and hosts get:

*One half price item at $150, 2 at $500, 3 at $1000.

*Host pays shipping until she gets to $750 in guest sales.

*Free products start at $25 with $250 in sales and at $1500 hosts get $175 free.

 

[Ginger428]

Sounds to me like Gill is selling sheets & towels now....

 

[janetupnorth]

Sounds to me like Gill is selling sheets & towels now....

I was thinking that too...guess that answers the question for sure on Director vs. Consultant for her.

 

[lacychef]

C'mon Gill; spill the beans! Gotta let your cheffers know! (at least PM us that are so curious )

 

[pcchris]

I was thinking that too...guess that answers the question for sure on Director vs. Consultant for her.

ditto on that thought.......

it's up to Gillian to let us know or not!!

 

[nikkijo]

ditto on that thought.......

it's up to Gillian to let us know or not!!

I agree...as much as we would like to know it is up to Gillian. (I'm thinking Gillian is at least thinking about it and i wish her all the luck with her choice!)

 

[pcchris]

But, of course....we could be wrong too!!

 

[lacychef]

But, of course....we could be wrong too!!

OH, I didn't think cheffers were ever wrong, lol:angel:

 

[Pampered Laura]

I'm still here, checking in every once in a while... just don't post as much.

Thanks for asking how we're doing. Tom's doing well, I'm doing well... we both just promoted to Group Leader (...well, I promote October 1st - Pampered Chef's version of Director). Tom is about to promote to Sr. Group Leader (Pampered Chef's version of Advanced Director) and I will promote to Senior around December or January.

Our team is doing phenomenal - we're really blessed with a group that's really excited about the opportunity and are determined to succeed.

In regards to the host program, to answer your questions... we're working with the president of the company to enhance it even further, but I dont see anything wrong with it at all... I do have ideas tho -- and I have a phone appt with Jeff Stroud this week to discuss.

If you're comparing PC to another company, you're comparing apples to oranges. The host programs like PQ's are relative to the show averages and other marketing factors/time in business. What makes sense for PQ and companies with similar host plans / show averages would seem out of whack for PC. It's all relative.
PS: When PC was a little younger, they had a very similar host program, btw.

Besides - most hosts don't do parties for the host rewards. They do it to have fun and enjoy time shopping with their friends. If you're a good consultant (no matter what company you're with), your hosts will always be happy in the end, and thats all that matters.

Regardless, direct sales is direct sales. Some are going to be different, of course. That's what's great about it. If everyone joined/sold for the same company, there'd be no variety. It takes a good strong consultant to get over the "mine is bigger/better" mentality and allow themselves to really learn from their colleagues in other companies. The ones who get over it, are the mega-successful ones. People that focus on the negatives are the ones that are short-lived and narrow minded, ever notice that?

Mind you, it's great to be excited about your company - but you can do that without putting another one down.

Direct Sales is one huge family, IMO... and I'm just glad I have the best job for me - a consultant in Direct Sales.

 

[Pampered Laura]

PS: Hi Gillian!

 

[lacychef]

Glad you're both doing so well Laura

 

[pamperedlinda]

I'm still here, checking in every once in a while... just don't post as much.

Glad you popped in, I've missed you around here! Don't wait so long to speak to us next time!

So, are you a star recruiter at PQ just like you were at PC? You need to share some of that recruiting mojo that you have.....

 

[Pampered Laura]

My post was deleted by the admin. I gave my stats of recruiting and offered to give advice.

So I guess I'll just say that if you have questions for me for whatever reason, just email or call me. [email protected]. I won't be posting on Chef Success anymore.

Thanks.

 

[pamperedlinda]

My post was deleted by the admin. I gave my stats of recruiting and offered to give advice.

So I guess I'll just say that if you have questions for me for whatever reason, just email or call me. [email protected]. I won't be posting on Chef Success anymore.

Thanks.

Well, since I missed it, I'm sure it must have been really good or it would still be here, I'll pm you. Sorry I asked, I thought we were just sharing some tips and advice here.

 

[heat123]

Sorry Laura, and so sad to hear you won't be posting here on CS anymore! I guess I will have to email ya to echat! Take care!

 

[pcchris]

Well, Laura, we'll miss hearing from you. Happy to know you're stillchecking in though...congrats on your promotion already!!

 

[MissChef]

My post was deleted by the admin. I gave my stats of recruiting and offered to give advice.

So I guess I'll just say that if you have questions for me for whatever reason, just email or call me. [email protected]. I won't be posting on Chef Success anymore.

Thanks.

I'm sorry that you won't be posting on here anymore, I really enjoyed you, Laura! I didn't feel sad that you had left (the company, that is)because you were still posting! Now, it will be more sad! :cry: :thumbdown:

PS: Hi Gillian!

uhhhhh.... I think this might be giving us the answer we are so desperately wanting to know. hmmmmm??!! Gillian, you could pm me too and let me know, cause dang I'm curious, and curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought her back! And Cat is my nickname so I can use this line all I want!!!

 

[chefinbiz]

what is private quarters? PQ?

 

[gilliandanielle]

Poor Laura... you just always get the raw end of the deal huh?

For the big answer... As of this moment I am selling for both companies. I totally agree with Laura that comparing host benefits is apples to oranges. PQ sells bigger items that cost more, therefore show average and order average are way higher, resulting in a higher goal for hosts. Also, host orders count towards the total so that brings the average up as well.

I love PC and will continue to sell as long as I can, but I am finding it increasing harder to sell in Alaska due to the huge shipping costs and more competition heading north...

 

[mommyhugz1978]

Okay I can tell that I haven't been on here very often .... But where did I fall off the horse????? Everyone is leaving PC???!!!

 

[KellyTheChef]

Okay I can tell that I haven't been on here very often .... But where did I fall off the horse????? Everyone is leaving PC???!!!

Whoa!! Back the horse up!!:balloon:

No one said everyone is leaving PC!!

A FEW people from this board have left...that is NORMAL turnover. If you look at PC as a whole, there are tons of people who are "lifers" with PC! Lots of people with +10 years. (To me, this says A LOT about our company!!) As my director has always told me (so I have the right way of looking at my recruits that I need to become a director) that 30% are coming into the business, 30% are working/staying, and 30% are leaving the business.

Leah~ Certainly don't think I am yelling at you... I just don't want to see a huge fiasco/scare come about from what is normal turnover.

Like Laura has pointed out numerous times (and I still do NOT feel that she has actively recruited here, but that's JMHO) we all need to sell what we feel in our HEARTS!! If we all sold the same thing, life would be pretty darn boring.