Can't Make Conference? See What You're Missing!

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around participants expressing their anticipation and excitement for new products being unveiled at a conference they are unable to attend. Many are requesting updates and photos from those who are attending, while sharing their personal experiences related to the event.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses disappointment about not attending the conference and requests photos of new products.
  • Another participant mentions having a downline member attending who will send photos from Japan.
  • Several users express eagerness to see the new products and inquire about when they will be revealed.
  • One participant shares that they are unable to attend due to a family loss, while another expresses excitement about the new products.
  • Multiple participants indicate they will post updates from their phones during the conference.
  • Some participants discuss specific new products mentioned, such as bamboo items and flexible cutting mats.
  • One participant notes competition with local grocery stores selling similar bamboo products.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the specifics of the new products and their availability, but there is a general excitement about the conference and the new offerings.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a community of Pampered Chef consultants sharing their personal experiences and anticipation regarding a conference they cannot attend, highlighting their reliance on each other for updates.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants who are unable to attend the conference may find the shared experiences and updates from participants helpful in staying informed about new products.

lkbcovington said:
I apologize in advance for the yucky formatting, but I only have Microsoft Works on my netbook. You should get the idea though and can likely improve it pretty easily. I'm brand new to TPC- haven't even had my first show yet, so of course I wasn't at conference. But thanks to our fabulous cheffers who did go and posted pics, I was able to throw together this quick 'handout' of the new products with prices and pics. Hope someone finds it helpful.
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Just hang tight and Joy from Tasty Tidbits will make one up! The general advice is to NOT share this info with your customers until you have your July and August where you want them. Keep booking July and August! Worry about sharing the new products when September gets here.
 
Thank you everyone! And that handy dandy handout rocks! Probably looks even spiffier at home!And I won't hand it out to my customers either .... but it IS nice to know the prices for our own information.
 
DebbieJ said:
Just hang tight and Joy from Tasty Tidbits will make one up! The general advice is to NOT share this info with your customers until you have your July and August where you want them. Keep booking July and August! Worry about sharing the new products when September gets here.
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Thanks for the advice. This was mostly just to share with family members and the couple of hosts I have already committed for September shows. My goal is only for 2-3 shows per month b/c I also work a full time job (65+ hrs/wk) and another part-time job that takes about 20 hrs/wk. TPC is mostly stress relief for me and a way to support my addiction to the products.

I could do so much more if I was not on this netbook, but alas, I left the laptop with all the good software at the office today. Oh well- maybe I can work on it tomorrow during lunch.
 
Thanks Debbie! and the others who have been posting the new products info and pics!
I was registered to go and couldn't make it.. had too much personal stuff going on at home and just couldn't swing it this year.. but I will be back next year.. I have only missed 4 conferences in the 11 years I've been selling..
This year was the hardest so far for me! Sure wish I could be there!
and Debbie, Im sorry I couldn't see you this year.. you have always been so much fun to me! will see you next year and again thank you!:love:
 
Thank you so much for all of the info that everyone posted.

I must admit that when nene posted what he new colors were I was not thrilled..BUT..looking at the pics..I kind of like them.
 
chefheidi2003 said:
Thank you so much for all of the info that everyone posted.

I must admit that when nene posted what he new colors were I was not thrilled..BUT..looking at the pics..I kind of like them.
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I like the purple on its own, but that thing with the purple and orange towels next to each other... :yuck:
 
Di_Can_Cook said:
I have to be honest ... If I were to pick 10 products there is not much I'm looking for that is on this list, but I'm not looking a gift horse in the mouth. If it's for free, it's for me.
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Di, I have to agree. The only one from this list I wanted is the slotted spoons, but my taste isn't always the same as my customers. I was hoping for one of the new bamboo bowls at least. I have never in my life made biscuits, and would be surprised if there are many that do--but then, I am not a baker, mostly a cook.

Yes, I can't complain about getting anything for free (except the taxes we pay on it). Oh no, am I sounding like Dreaded Dora, or Downer Deb, or whoever that was? Guess I need some more coffee. Sorry.
 
NooraK said:
I like the purple on its own, but that thing with the purple and orange towels next to each other... :yuck:
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My first thought when I saw the purple & orange together was a Halloween Theme. :o
 
A couple of critiquing thoughts:I wonder what's so special about the biscuit cutters that people would buy them from us as opposed to Walmart or some place? I'm not too excited about these new colors. Do they go well with the dots? I was liking the cranberry stuff, but do these new colors coordinate w/ it okay? Would they look nice next to the glazed stoneware?I think it's neat that they came up with utensils that won't scratch the aluminum pans. Next, they should come up w/ a mini serving spatula made out of the Nylon, too, so it can be used w/ the square pan. ;)I can't wait to look through those cookbooks. (Someone mentioned wishing for a DCB cookbook, but I think now with the status change of the DCB being only for hosts, that it would be put on the back burner.)I wish there were more kitchen/baking/cooking tools and less entertaining pieces. I don't have much luck selling bamboo and the glass plates and such. People still seem to like cooking and baking things. I'm excited about the sauces and rubs/seasonings. I can't wait to try them.
 
babywings76 said:
A couple of critiquing thoughts:

I wonder what's so special about the biscuit cutters that people would buy them from us as opposed to Walmart or some place?

I'm not too excited about these new colors. Do they go well with the dots? I was liking the cranberry stuff, but do these new colors coordinate w/ it okay? Would they look nice next to the glazed stoneware?

I think it's neat that they came up with utensils that won't scratch the aluminum pans. Next, they should come up w/ a mini serving spatula made out of the Nylon, too, so it can be used w/ the square pan. ;)

I can't wait to look through those cookbooks. (Someone mentioned wishing for a DCB cookbook, but I think now with the status change of the DCB being only for hosts, that it would be put on the back burner.)

I wish there were more kitchen/baking/cooking tools and less entertaining pieces. I don't have much luck selling bamboo and the glass plates and such. People still seem to like cooking and baking things.

I'm excited about the sauces and rubs/seasonings. I can't wait to try them.
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I was thinking the same thing about the colors. I like the purple (eggplant?) and that will probably match the dots. But not sure about the orange (pumpkin?) which I am not overly thrilled with. Can't remmeber the exact shade of the 3rd color...green?

I DO like the picture of the cranberry funnel.

I am always all about the recipes - so I am chomping at the bit to see the SB and new cookbooks.

I also agree with you on the Bamboo. I think the new pieces are really pretty and I will use them. But, I don't have much luck around here either with selling ANY Bamboo. And I always bring a piece to a show. I know you mentioned in another post about the grocery store selling Bamboo. You aren't too far from me, I think. So are you talking about Giant? I saw them too. So, yes, it is hard to sell our Bamboo when the grocery store has them on special.

And I can't wait to try the Buffalo rub!!
 
kam said:
I was thinking the same thing about the colors. I like the purple (eggplant?) and that will probably match the dots. But not sure about the orange (pumpkin?) which I am not overly thrilled with. Can't remmeber the exact shade of the 3rd color...green?

I DO like the picture of the cranberry funnel.

I am always all about the recipes - so I am chomping at the bit to see the SB and new cookbooks.

I also agree with you on the Bamboo. I think the new pieces are really pretty and I will use them. But, I don't have much luck around here either with selling ANY Bamboo. And I always bring a piece to a show. I know you mentioned in another post about the grocery store selling Bamboo. You aren't too far from me, I think. So are you talking about Giant? I saw them too. So, yes, it is hard to sell our Bamboo when the grocery store has them on special.

And I can't wait to try the Buffalo rub!!
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Yep, it's Giant that has the bamboo for sale. :) I absolutely LOVE the bamboo and use it a lot at my shows. People say how pretty it is. I tell them what I love about it and mention the benefits and ways to use it. But still no one ever buys it.
 
You'll get the bamboo bowls if you had 2 shows ... I personally would have preferred the spice turn about in its place. You have to sell $3,000 to earn it but just 2 shows in Aug. will get you a tote ... to carry a thing you don't have??
 
babywings76 said:
A couple of critiquing thoughts:

I think it's neat that they came up with utensils that won't scratch the aluminum pans. Next, they should come up w/ a mini serving spatula made out of the Nylon, too, so it can be used w/ the square pan. ;)

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I'm excited about the sauces and rubs/seasonings. I can't wait to try them.
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Amen on a nylon mini serving spatula--my square pan is all scratched up!

I'm sure the new sauces will be delish, but at $10 a pop? Not sure how well they'll sell.
 
I know I personally wouldn't buy the caramel, when I can get the same thing from Smuckers, as much as I will love it!
 
Somebody mentioned taxes. Your products get written off on your taxes so it's a wash. You use them in your shows.
 
Sheila said:
My first thought when I saw the purple & orange together was a Halloween Theme. :o
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Didn't we have these color before like 4-5 years ago???
 
heat123 said:
Didn't we have these color before like 4-5 years ago???
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Yes, they are very similar!

On a Side note, a corporate facebook page was just announced. Details to come.
 
leftymac said:
I'm very grateful for those of you who gave us updates, especially the live ones. Thank you for taking time out of your conference experience to think of us.
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It wasn't a problem at all. I enjoyed trying to type on my phone as fast as they were announcing them!!
 
Thank you Thank you Thank you for posting all of the information. I am soooooo excited!
 
You are the best. Thanks for "Pampering" us with information from Chicago. You have made my day.
 
Does anyone know how many spices the STA will hold? From one of the pictures I'm counting 20, but would like to know for sure.
 
NooraK said:
Does anyone know how many spices the STA will hold? From one of the pictures I'm counting 20, but would like to know for sure.
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I was wondering that too and I think I saw it on one of the slides on the standup Sales Blurb next to the STA and said "21". I could be mistaken.
 
21. And they have a new tote for it as the August sales promo. - 2 shows from Aug 1-15. Its green like the glasses tote. But it will hold the spice turn about plus has pockets on the outside for sauces, dipping sauces and the new dessert sauces. Very nice!
 
esavvymom said:
plus has pockets on the outside for sauces, dipping sauces and the new dessert sauces. Very nice!
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Way cool!!
 
nene960 said:
Antipasti pull apart pizza (appetizer), main dishe chicken picatta pasta, main dish green white and red lasagna (dcb recipe), mini chocolate tiramisu cakes, easy limoncello (drink),
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They all sound good - but I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Limoncello! I hope it comes close to the imported brand I buy!
 
any pictures yet??
 
cheflane said:
any pictures yet??
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Umm yeah. Did you read the thread? Pics in there and Deb posted her album online.
 
Sorry, can't figure out how to pull any pics up!?
 
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