Can I Close My Party Early for a Christmas Present Pickup?

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses a participant's experience with hosting a Pampered Chef party, including challenges and successes related to closing the show early for a Christmas present pickup. Participants share their thoughts on the situation, express excitement, and discuss the potential for recruitment and new business opportunities.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares their excitement about a successful party with a host who actively sought them out after not receiving contact from a distant director.
  • Another participant expresses concern about the missed opportunity for the director who failed to contact the host, noting it could have negatively impacted her perception of Pampered Chef.
  • Several users mention the potential for recruiting the enthusiastic host, with one participant indicating they had already discussed the possibility with her.
  • One participant recounts their experience responding to a Craigslist ad for a consultant, highlighting the challenges of scheduling and competition for potential hosts.
  • Another participant discusses the discovery of a consultant advertising on Craigslist, raising questions about the appropriateness of such postings.
  • One participant shares their personal experience of closing a show close to a significant sales milestone, expressing satisfaction despite not reaching the target.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the effectiveness of outreach by directors and the appropriateness of advertising on platforms like Craigslist. No clear consensus emerges on the best practices for recruitment or managing party closures.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences related to hosting parties, recruitment opportunities, and the dynamics of consultant interactions within the Pampered Chef community.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants interested in sharing experiences related to party management, recruitment strategies, and navigating community interactions may find this thread relevant.

Jennie4PC
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So 1st of all 2 weeks ago I have this girl contact me asking me if I could do a PC party for her I of course said yes and we scheduled it for the following week. She was so on the ball she had about 10 people there I left her show at around 350 in sales (I have noticed smaller orders lately) she called me yesterday for maore catalogs and we decided to close her show today around 4:30, so today she calls me and askes if we can close her show around 5-5:30 since she has to go pick up some money for a guy who ordered his wife a Christmas present. The knife block set, she has been working to get more orders, yesterday she had 3 at her house and was getting about 4 today. I am so excited.

One thing about her is she contacted PC and they sent her info to the closest director (over 150 miles away) and she was never contacted so she did more digging around and found me
 
That's awesome, Jennie! :) Way to go!

Too bad for the director who didn't contact her...good thing she dug a little further, 'cause it could have left her with a bad taste for PC!
 
sounds like someone you should recruit....
 
Keep us posted Jennie on the final show closing--sounds wonderful!

Interesting about how things work out. Lucky for you she found you! Sounds like a host to keep or recruit!
 
Funny how we all thought the same!
 
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I did ask if she was interested in signing at her show she said maybe and yesterday she said she wanted to wait awhile. I know I should become a director so I can get the perks I can make myself very busy that way. The closest director to me is about 150 miles away. In the next state even.
 
At least in the meantime you've got a new host and new customers and hopefully lots of business!
 
That is awesome Jennie!

I found an ad on craigslist this past week looking for a consultant in my area. This person had contact PC and never heard anything from them, that is why she placed an add on craigslist.

I of course responded right away at 6:50 am. Times like that I don't mind having to be to work at 6:00 am. :D I was the first person to respond and then I found out that she wanted to have the show on a day and time I already had booked. :( She informed me she would go to the next person who responded to her.
 
pamperedpals said:
That is awesome Jennie!

I found an ad on craigslist this past week looking for a consultant in my area. This person had contact PC and never heard anything from them, that is why she placed an add on craigslist.

I of course responded right away at 6:50 am. Times like that I don't mind having to be to work at 6:00 am. :D I was the first person to respond and then I found out that she wanted to have the show on a day and time I already had booked. :( She informed me she would go to the next person who responded to her.
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laurie! im a consultant in your area! pass along that information!!!
 
thecougchef said:
laurie! im a consultant in your area! pass along that information!!!
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I was going to refer her to you, but she wanted to be fair to those who answered her request on craigslist. I have your information so if anything like this comes up. :)
 
pamperedpals said:
I was going to refer her to you, but she wanted to be fair to those who answered her request on craigslist. I have your information so if anything like this comes up. :)
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how do you find something like that on craigslist? do you search for pampered chef under a certain category (for sale, resumes, services, etc)???
i never even thought to look in a place like that - i guess since i thought we couldnt post we were consultants on there. hmmmm.

but thanks for thinking of me :D
 
thecougchef said:
how do you find something like that on craigslist? do you search for pampered chef under a certain category (for sale, resumes, services, etc)???
i never even thought to look in a place like that - i guess since i thought we couldnt post we were consultants on there. hmmmm.

but thanks for thinking of me :D
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There is a search box on craigslist. I go there and type pamperd chef and stroll through what I find.
 
Hm, I just did this and found a consultant advertising. That's not allowed, right?
 
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No it is not allowed. If you go to the hitchhikers guide it will tell you how to report them.

Just as an FYI I just got off the phone with my host and she closed at 951 I asked her if she wanted to try to get 1-2 more orders to hit the next level and she said she was done getting orders. So I am happy. This is the 2nd month that I was so close to a 1k show. Last month I was only 2.00 away. I know I should have added on 2 SB's or something.
 
Go Jennie...................................
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I close my Pampered Chef party early for Christmas present pickup?

Yes, you can close your Pampered Chef party early to accommodate Christmas present pickups. Just communicate with your consultant to ensure that all orders are processed in time for the holidays.

What is the deadline for closing a party for Christmas delivery?

The deadline for closing a party for Christmas delivery typically falls in early December. It's best to check with your consultant for specific dates to ensure timely delivery.

Will I still receive host rewards if I close my party early?

Yes, you will still receive host rewards if you close your party early, as long as you meet the minimum sales requirements before closing.

How do I communicate my request to close the party early?

You can communicate your request to close the party early by contacting your Pampered Chef consultant directly via phone, email, or through their social media channels.

Can I add more guests or orders after closing the party early?

Once a party is closed, you cannot add more guests or orders. It's important to finalize all orders and guest lists before closing the party to ensure everyone gets their items in time.

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