Chatting with a Neighbor at the Dr.'s about Micro Cookers

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Discussion Overview

This thread discusses a conversation between a Pampered Chef consultant and a woman in a doctor's waiting room about Micro Cookers. Participants share their views on the consultant's approach to the conversation and the potential for product use, particularly regarding cake recipes in Micro Cookers.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shared an experience of discussing Micro Cookers with a woman who expressed love for the product and mentioned her current consultant's struggles with business.
  • Another participant noted that the consultant's approach seemed respectful and did not infringe on the existing consultant's relationship with the customer.
  • Several users mentioned that customers often buy from multiple consultants and that this is a common occurrence in the business.
  • One participant shared a personal experience of successfully making a cake in a Micro Cooker, while another expressed uncertainty about cake recipes for the smaller model.
  • Another participant emphasized that the consultant added value by answering questions without undermining the current consultant.
  • One participant speculated on the reasons behind the neighbor's potential discouragement in her business, suggesting it might not solely be due to a lack of sales.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the consultant acted appropriately in the conversation and that customers may choose to buy from multiple consultants. There is no clear consensus on the specifics of cake recipes for Micro Cookers.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences and opinions regarding customer relationships and product usage within the Pampered Chef community.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants interested in understanding customer interactions and product discussions may find this thread relevant.

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I was sitting in the waiting room at the Dr.'s today and was chatting with another women. I mentioned that I was a PC consultant and she said how much she loves the products and buys from a consultant who is a neighbor of hers and that her neighbor was thinking about quiting b/c of lack of buisness. So instead of asking her to buy anything/host a show I decided I'd just talk about something else b/c I in no way want to steal someones buisness. Well she went on to say how she LOVES her micro cooker, I asked her if her consultant has a website she said no why? I said b/c the Micro cooker is on the outlet, so she asked me for my website. I gave it to her...

Also we were chatting about the cooker and I mentioned that did she know she could make a cake in it. She said really? even the small one? I told her I was not sure if there was recipe for the small one but if she emailed me I'd try to find one for her? Is there? Or is it just for the rice cooker? I dont own a micro cooker yet (buying one from the outlet though LOL)
 
Nope. I don't think you were. You never know the relationship she has. If she was loyal and din't want anything from you she wouldn't have taken it. We do not own our customers and from myour side of the story you sound very respectful. The fact that your checking says that also.
 
I don't think u did anything wrong. Sounds like you tried to end the conversation and she continued it. And I agree if she were loyal to her consultant she would not have asked for/taken your info. I have people that buy from me and other consultants. I of course want them to be loyal to me but I want us both to succeed, so, it is nice they "spread" their orders some.
 
You were polite and meeting her current needs, nothing wrong with that. I have customers that buy from any of up to 10 consultants in the area. Sometimes it is me, most the time it isn't. No biggie! But if they come to me for something or I run across them, I meet their needs!
 
pamperedpnina said:
Also we were chatting about the cooker and I mentioned that did she know she could make a cake in it. She said really? even the small one? I told her I was not sure if there was recipe for the small one but if she emailed me I'd try to find one for her? Is there? Or is it just for the rice cooker? I dont own a micro cooker yet (buying one from the outlet though LOL)
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I don't know about a cake in the micro cookers. I have only made them in the Rice Cooker Plus. I had a friend who was going to try it in one of the micro cooker but she has never told me the results. I will send her a message & ask. I will get back to you as soon as I hear from her.
 
You you did nothing wrong. You answered her questions and added value to products she already had. Now, if you had said, "Oh, you should switch to me as a consultant. I offer . . . " that would have been wrong. ;)
 
I made the one minute, 10 second cake recipe in the mini and it turned out fantastic. I think I cooked it for 8 or 9 minutes...
 
You did nothing wrong. You were very professional and did not put down her neighbor at all.

Her neighbor may be discouraged for other reasons and this may be her "safe reason". In other words, maybe the neighbor is discouraged and is not trying to stretch herself. It sounds better to tell someone that business is bad rather than saying...you know I just haven't put into the business what I should and I am getting discouraged."
 

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