Can You Be a Pampered Chef Consultant While Working Full Time?

[deanna_g]

The $1250 in sales is only a goal. (There is no penalty, etc.) There are months like July-August where $1250 in sales in your first 30 days earns you a selection of the new fall products. You will want to reach this goal, as it also gets you double free PC dollars in your first 30 days. $1250 in sales in your first 30 days gets you $100 in free PC dollars.

Don't forget that with $1250 in sales you also get a monthly sales bonus! (-:

 

[Melissa78]

Keri-Ann,
No one says you have to use the more expensive ways at your shows but you can tell them about them so that they know there are options out there. I have never heard of 2 of the sweeteners you mentioned so to me that would be a learning experience.

Also - no one said you have to eat what you make at your shows. I am a super picky eater and I think in my year+ of doing shows, I have eaten what I prepared 3-4x in that whole year. I either don't have the time, everyone eats it all up, or I don't like what I make but they love it. I make 3 cheese garden pizza a LOT but i hate the veggies on it minus the mushrooms. I argued with my director when I started that Ididn't want to do the pizza but she encouraged it and said "they will love it! just trust me!" She was right and when it comes to the show, its all about them and not me. When the hosts offer me something ot eat, I simply say "No thank you. I'm not hungry." as to not offend.

There are some recipes that should be perfect for you (but I dont recommend as your main demo) such as the Red/White/Blue trifle. I use sugar free pudding/pie filling, a sugar free angel food cake & yogurt, fresh berries & sugar free cool whip. The only ingredient I can't seem to find that is sugar free the container of frozen strawberries in juice (maybe its out there but not at the store I shop in). The recipe goes over big every time I did it. Its easy for your guests, sells trifle bowls, doesn't really compromise your beliefs and is great in the hot summer when u don't want to heat up the house.

Combine it with the Cheeseburger Salad Recipe for your main demo (again cool in temp, easy, inexpensive and a hit - also sugar free!) and VOILA you're a hit and you could eat it all.

 

[HealthNut]

Hi Keri-Ann!!!! (-: I'm glad you're getting so much useful information on this site! (-: I can't wait for your show Saturday. It's been way too long since I've seen you! (I was just looking at our prom pics the other day.....my Junior prom, your Senior, I believe....green dress?) Keep at all your questions on here. This is such a great source for tips!

Hey Dee!!! Like I told you - I am SERIOUSLY excited to start this! and I know - I actually have some pics, too, from thespians with you in a poodle skirt with - one of your hs bf's (I think it was Brian)... i'll send you them on fb later!

 

[HealthNut]

Keri-Ann,
No one says you have to use the more expensive ways at your shows but you can tell them about them so that they know there are options out there. I have never heard of 2 of the sweeteners you mentioned so to me that would be a learning experience.

Also - no one said you have to eat what you make at your shows. I am a super picky eater and I think in my year+ of doing shows, I have eaten what I prepared 3-4x in that whole year. I either don't have the time, everyone eats it all up, or I don't like what I make but they love it. I make 3 cheese garden pizza a LOT but i hate the veggies on it minus the mushrooms. I argued with my director when I started that Ididn't want to do the pizza but she encouraged it and said "they will love it! just trust me!" She was right and when it comes to the show, its all about them and not me. When the hosts offer me something ot eat, I simply say "No thank you. I'm not hungry." as to not offend.

There are some recipes that should be perfect for you (but I dont recommend as your main demo) such as the Red/White/Blue trifle. I use sugar free pudding/pie filling, a sugar free angel food cake & yogurt, fresh berries & sugar free cool whip. The only ingredient I can't seem to find that is sugar free the container of frozen strawberries in juice (maybe its out there but not at the store I shop in). The recipe goes over big every time I did it. Its easy for your guests, sells trifle bowls, doesn't really compromise your beliefs and is great in the hot summer when u don't want to heat up the house.

Combine it with the Cheeseburger Salad Recipe for your main demo (again cool in temp, easy, inexpensive and a hit - also sugar free!) and VOILA you're a hit and you could eat it all.

thanks! and you're right - with the bit of reading and research I've done about PC - that's one thing I'm keeping in mind - it is all about them, not me. And that's ok - as long as I can sell the product!

But I agree that adding in information about "well there are these other
options" is def. something I will try doing!

 

[Melissa78]

I just did a show for a host who was diabetic. I didn't know it until the end when she told everyone all that was made (by her) was done with either Splenda or another artificial sweetener. There are many other people like her out there that will just love to hear from you! Best wishes!

 

[Tropicalburstqt2]

Keri-Ann, I too was legally married months prior to our real wedding for similar reasons. We were married in Oct 2009 & are having our formal wedding & reception in SIX days!! We are catering everything ourselves, which to sounded like a good idea at the time, but now sounds crazy!! On a side note, you can get a replacement lid for the batter bowl.

 

[raebates]

Keri-Ann, I'm diabetic, so I understand your low sugar/low carb issues. I often share the stuff I know about making things a little healthier at my shows. Most people like knowing that there are healthier alternatives out there, even if they don't avail themselves of the opportunity to actually eat/cook healthier. Sounds to me like you're off to a great, successful start.

 

[deanna_g]

Hey Dee!!! Like I told you - I am SERIOUSLY excited to start this! and I know - I actually have some pics, too, from thespians with you in a poodle skirt with - one of your hs bf's (I think it was Brian)... i'll send you them on fb later!

And you have no idea how excited I am that YOU are excited!!! (-: And yes....that was Brian. He was pretty much my only "real" HS Boyfriend. The others were just flings. (-;

I miss acting! I went and saw Godspell last night and it brought back memories of the PHS production!

 

[HealthNut]

And you have no idea how excited I am that YOU are excited!!! (-: And yes....that was Brian. He was pretty much my only "real" HS Boyfriend. The others were just flings. (-;

I miss acting! I went and saw Godspell last night and it brought back memories of the PHS production!

yeah - we're going to see the Music Man this friday - one of my supervisors at work is in it! but i haven't seen a good play or musical (high school/community theatre wise) in YEARS!

 

[HealthNut]

Keri-Ann, I too was legally married months prior to our real wedding for similar reasons. We were married in Oct 2009 & are having our formal wedding & reception in SIX days!! We are catering everything ourselves, which to sounded like a good idea at the time, but now sounds crazy!!

On a side note, you can get a replacement lid for the batter bowl.

good luck!!!! i can't TELL you how much less stressed we are now that our wedding is actually DONE! it was fabulous though! course the awesome thing - since you mentioned catering - my husband is the manager of a catering company - we had a pretty big wedding - and for 85 people, the food, servers AND cake - total his boss charged us $850! i love connections - lol.

 

[Tropicalburstqt2]

We have 175 that have replied with yeses along with a few who haven't replied either way. We are catering for 3 days with a total of 6 meals. Can't wait to just sit back & watch it all unfold!

 

[rebajoe]

I work a Full Time job and do PC very PT. Besides working my FT job (in which I HATE!) I am very busy with my 85 year old (young) Mother and I care for my 37 year old son who has disablities. So it can be done. I usually only schedule one or two show a month because of my schedule. But there have been times when my shows have cancelled. You will have ups and downs with this business.

GOOD LUCK!!!!

Rebajoe

 

[HealthNut]

I must say - already i LOVE pc....still haven't had my party (4 more days!) but I decided to print up some flyers with my name & email on them to get my name out there - and tonight was our neighborhood bbq - and I ended up talking to 3 different people!! 2 DEFINITELY sounded interested!! but thing is, i'm a VERY shy person - I do NOT talk to "strangers"...but dangit - I did! and got to know some people along the way.

 

[deanna_g]

Way to go, Keri-Ann! Put yourself out there! It'll pay off (literally) later! Can't wait to see you Saturday! Check your email.