Carrying the Catalog Tote: My Everyday Essential!

[caraighan]

I have been carrying my tote around with me for about 2 weeks and so far, not a single person has approached me. I do hope that it will draw some attention soon!

I've had good luck with mine! Once a year (the first weekend in October) we have a 60-mile (or so... I don't remember how long!) yard sale that I love to go on. Last year I used my catalog tote and wore my PC t-shirt. I sold an apple/peeler/corer/slicer and I booked a party.

Last month I used it when I went to have my mamogram and booked a party.

I get attention by using it... I just don't like it for a purse because it just seems like everything gets jumbled up in the bottom of it!

 

[jenniferm]

I get attention by using it... I just don't like it for a purse because it just seems like everything gets jumbled up in the bottom of it!

I use my all the time now...and I have one child still in diapers and use it as a diaper bag also. I agree..they need to make one with dividers or something. I lose things all the time.

I have found that you not just have to carry it but show it. I make sure that if I need to get something out of it at the register that the catalog part is facing the cashier. I got an order for a DCB at my dentist office. It works but you have to keep it up and don't give it up.

 

[dianafeller]

I just got mine and used it for the very first time this past weekend. My husband and I stopped to eat lunch on Saturday and our waiter asked me for a business card. His wife just loves Pampered Chef and he thought she might be interested in a show!!! I gave him a card and a mini catalog. Hopefully she will call. I should have thought to ask for her number. I keep a pack of drawing slips with me just in case, and totally forgot about it cuz I was STARVING and only thinking about my own belly!!!

 

[ChefDaynaDos]

I've had good luck with mine! Once a year (the first weekend in October) we have a 60-mile (or so... I don't remember how long!) yard sale that I love to go on. Last year I used my catalog tote and wore my PC t-shirt. I sold an apple/peeler/corer/slicer and I booked a party.

Last month I used it when I went to have my mamogram and booked a party.

I get attention by using it... I just don't like it for a purse because it just seems like everything gets jumbled up in the bottom of it!

That's great! I haven't been carrying it around for too long, so I am still hopeful. I know people like Pampered Chef around here. I just hope I get a few shows booked from it as well!

 

[cookingwith_tara]

My recruit actually recruited her recruit because of her Catalog Tote Bag!

 

[tlag1986]

I have a few catalog totes from http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5684869, and I love them. They are great. I had one made for Breast Cancer Awareness, a summer bag and a spring bag. I love them all.

If you are interested let her know I sent you. She is easy to work with and will make any special order you may want.:thumbup:

 

[esavvymom]

Just a note- be prepared with your response (or a couple) for when someone asks you "Do you sell Pampered Chef?". I was at Target last week with my DH and boys checking out. I plopped my tote on the little shelf to dig for my wallet. I did it a little "in-your-face" by accident, and it threw me when I saw the cashier's face...I didn't mean for it to appear so obvious- I was just getting my wallet- not even thinking PC. But she said "Do you sell [PC]?" I smiled and said "yes I do". now, normally, I have a line or two that I pull to start the conversation...but my mind went blank!!
All I remember thinking was "My DH is standing there waiting for me to say something!" I don't perform well under pressure, can you tell?! He's so black-and-white and EXTROVERT!

The lady asked me if I had a business card, and I said "yes of course...let me get that for you". I paid her, then got my card and a mini-catalog. I would have gotten her information for follow-up, but there was a line behind us, and I (a) was still a little flustered by my response or lack there of and knew I'd hear the razzing from my DH, and (b) I really didn't want ot get her in trouble at work. *sigh*

My husband gave me cr*p all the way through the parking lot. He said "Why didn't you say something! I was about to say something myself! You've got to open your mouth!" He just doesn't understand...he's never been an introvert a day in his life!! I've suffered for 35 years!

So have your responses ready- because you will need them when you are asked when you least suspect it!

 

[niclowther]

I have a few catalog totes from http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5684869, and I love them. They are great. I had one made for Breast Cancer Awareness, a summer bag and a spring bag. I love them all.

If you are interested let her know I sent you. She is easy to work with and will make any special order you may want.:thumbup:

I just checked out those bags- they're awesome. I love my catalog tote,but I really love some color and maybe some better pockets.

I have had success w/ my tote, and it's exciting when people notice- especially when you're not thinking 'Pampered Chef' all the time.

 

[candiejayne]

My catalog tote worked to my advantage for the first time tonight! I went to the salon and got my hair cut and dyed, and right away the ladies started asking about PC. I handed out a ton of business cards, and the lady that did my hair is going to book a show for April! woohoo! I'm so excited!

I also got home to an online order, and I talked to my host for tomorrow night, and she already has $200 in outside orders! woohoo! This is turning into a pretty good week!

 

[Ish]

I just checked out those bags- they're awesome. I love my catalog tote,but I really love some color and maybe some better pockets. I have had success w/ my tote, and it's exciting when people notice- especially when you're not thinking 'Pampered Chef' all the time.

I use a bag from Meldesigns too! they are awesome and she added a couple of custom things for me... I asked for a snap close and she added it with no issues...now it looks like she is doing it for a lot of them... she is wonderful!! you can check it out here...
http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=13160269I would suggest going for it and getting one if you can...

 

[kaseydee]

I have a few catalog totes from http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5684869, and I love them. They are great. I had one made for Breast Cancer Awareness, a summer bag and a spring bag. I love them all.

If you are interested let her know I sent you. She is easy to work with and will make any special order you may want.:thumbup:

Can you take a picture of your bags & post them? I'm interested to see the Cancer one for sure.

 

[caraighan]

Can you take a picture of your bags & post them? I'm interested to see the Cancer one for sure.

Here's the link to the bag I bought from Melony. I haven't got it yet... but I can't wait!

Etsy :: Custom order Catalog Bag or Consultant bag

 

[Ish]

Can you take a picture of your bags & post them? I'm interested to see the Cancer one for sure.

This is my catalog bag... I absolutely love it!http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=13160269 I think you will be pleased with anything you order...

 

[niclowther]

I just ordered a custom one from her...Thanks Lisa for the link. I can't wait to see the final product! I really liked the one she made for Vicki- that was the inspiration behind mine. You can check out others she has made under her feedback section.

I think everyone needs a catalog tote- whether hand made or from PC. I've gotten a lot of response from my PC one. You carry a purse around anyway- why not promote your business everywhere you go w/o even opening your mouth?!

 

[tlag1986]

Can you take a picture of your bags & post them? I'm interested to see the Cancer one for sure.

Kasey here are the last three I bought. My Breast Cancer Awareness one is the one I am using now. I love them. She even put zippers on mine.

 

[ChefDaynaDos]

I still haven't gotten anyone to approach me from my catalog tote. I carry it everywhere I go, even to the convenience store. Maybe I'm doing something wrong? :/

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I still haven't gotten anyone to approach me from my catalog tote. I carry it everywhere I go, even to the convenience store. Maybe I'm doing something wrong? :/

Well, you do have to make sure that the catalog side is facing out!

(okay - I'm saying that because there have been MANY times when I wasn't paying attention, and then I would wonder why no one had commented, only to realize that I had the catalog side facing my armpit.)

 

[ChefDaynaDos]

Well, you do have to make sure that the catalog side is facing out!

(okay - I'm saying that because there have been MANY times when I wasn't paying attention, and then I would wonder why no one had commented, only to realize that I had the catalog side facing my armpit.)

Haha! Actually, I do always make sure it is facing out. I double check that for sure. I dunno, maybe I just look unapproachable, but I smile at everyone that makes eye contact at me. I even have a button pinned on my bag that says "Ask me about The Pampered Chef"

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Haha! Actually, I do always make sure it is facing out. I double check that for sure. I dunno, maybe I just look unapproachable, but I smile at everyone that makes eye contact at me. I even have a button pinned on my bag that says "Ask me about The Pampered Chef"

When I have to pay someplace, I lay my Tote right on the counter facing the clerk. Several times I've made contacts that way, when they say "So, what's new with The Pampered Chef?"

 

[ChefDaynaDos]

When I have to pay someplace, I lay my Tote right on the counter facing the clerk. Several times I've made contacts that way, when they say "So, what's new with The Pampered Chef?"

That's great!

 

[chefann]

It does help if you don't have your "I'm on a mission" face on while running errands. There are times when I'm in a hurry and don't want to talk to anyone in the store - that's when I leave the catalog tote in the car. I'd rather miss out on a potential contact than give a negative impression.

 

[navywife1099]

:chef:I don't have the tote but I have been using the "market bags" with the PC logo and no nibbles yet but thinking about getting the tote...:thumbup:

 

[angel7581]

I had a comment on my tote just a few hours ago. Highly recommend it.

 

[tlag1986]

I have many people look. I went to a women's night at my SIL's church Sat. and a lady almost fell over due to turning her head sideways to read my bag. I have the new recruiting flyer printed out and in my view pocket on my bag. I couldn't help but giggle inside of course. She took some information, but was not very interested. I told her to give the information to someone she thought could use it or may want it.

 

[Jolie_Paradoxe]

If anyone can sew I made a tote bag with a clear front for the catalogs. I made it out of quited fabric looks a bit like a Vera Wag so far alot of catalogs have been given out love it

I dream of day I will be able to sew....in the meantime, I harass the skilled!

Any chance you'd be willing to make and sell one for me? Could be the start of a new second income! lol

Just remember....I get mine first!

 

[esavvymom]

I dropped my son off at his choir practice at church on Wednesday evening. I was going to head to the grocery store across the street while waiting on him, so I was sitting in my car making my grocery list (was also going through my 29-min Vol 2 book for recipe ideas). As I sat there working, the lady in front of me got in her car and discovered it was dead. I heard the familiar "click" sound. So I pulled forward and was next to her, and asked if she needed a jump-start. She went inside to get her husband (I'm the independent type - I could have done it, but I wasn't sure where her car was supposed to get the cable grounded. I know on mine- i have a specific spot according ot the manual....I know because I did it on my van 3 weeks ago!).

So, her DH and I got the car jumped (he by the way just hooked all the cables up- no order (as written on every cable set I have!)...I just stood back..JUST in case.), then she came out. She stuck her head in my window and of course my catalog tote had been sitting on the seat the whole time- catalog up of course. She asked for my business card and said she needed a pizza cutter (Why does everyone always want a pizza cutter?? ) So, one thing led to another and I asked her if she'd ever thought about hosting a show. She said she just might do that! I got her contact info, then gave her my card/mini-cat. I'm going to call her this weekend to follow up. She was going to check with friends and a class that she is in! :thumbup: Glad I had my tote on the seat (I wasn't driving my van with my signs on it).

 

[jbdowd0798]

:chef:I don't have the tote but I have been using the "market bags" with the PC logo and no nibbles yet but thinking about getting the tote...:thumbup:

GET THE TOTE!!! You know you want it!!!

We miss you out here!!!!!!!!!!

 

[lmradlein]

Here's the link to the bag I bought from Melony. I haven't got it yet... but I can't wait!

Etsy :: Custom order Catalog Bag or Consultant bag

Okay, my tote is on the way!!!! I can't wait to get it here is a picture of mine!
Etsy :: Custom catalog bag for LEIgH

I had an inside zipper added to mine. I can't wait to get it!!!

 

[NooraK]

Did you see? Our conference tote this year will have a catalog window!

 

[chefsteph07]

Just saw that this morning...pretty cool!