Consultants in the Gr Mich Area - Help?

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around a participant, Jean, seeking assistance in restarting her Pampered Chef business and expressing a desire to observe shows conducted by other consultants in the Grand Rapids area. Various participants respond with offers of support and share their own experiences related to attending shows.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, offers Jean the opportunity to attend her shows in Muskegon and Zeeland.
  • Another participant shares their experience of being encouraged by their director to observe shows as a way to learn about the business.
  • Jean expresses uncertainty about her director's involvement, noting a lack of communication since becoming inactive.
  • One participant mentions having shows in the Detroit area and invites Jean to attend, despite the distance.
  • Several participants engage in light-hearted banter about the challenges of managing children during shows and the humorous rules they have in place.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the level of support available from directors, with some participants sharing positive experiences while Jean expresses uncertainty about her own director's involvement. No clear consensus emerges regarding the best approach for Jean to take in restarting her business.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences and informal support among consultants, highlighting the community aspect of the forum.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for peer support and insights on restarting their businesses or learning from others' experiences may find this thread relevant.

Jean DeVries
Jean DeVries
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Hey all!

I'm trying to restart my business, and take it much more than a hobby. I don't have a lot of experience doing shows for people other than my family, who is fortunately very forgiving.

In other words, I'm not very good at shows.

Would anyone in the Grand Rapids area be willing to let me just watch one of your shows?

(Is that even kosher to ask???)

Jean
 
Hey Jean!

you are welcome to come to one of my shows! My show tomorrow is in Muskegon though!
Thursday, my show is in Zeeland........
Next Thursday (18th) one in Grandville, Saturday morning (20th) is in Hudsonville,....the rest in Oct are in Grand Haven, Holland, and Hamilton.

I seem to travel to the Coast alot for shows!
Let me know what dates might work for you.
 
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Becky!

Thanks a ton!

The one next Thursday should be good. PM and let me know where.

(And I don't mind driving....I once went to West Virginia for 6 hours for a Halloween party :)

Jean
 
Hi Jean
If you are still in touch with your director she should be able to let you go to one of her shows I know when I started my director told me that I had to go to see what the business was all about I am also asking other consultants in my cluster to see what they do at their shows and tag along with them to get new & fresh ideas it's nothing to be kosher about my director is very helpful when I need pointers and I always tell myslef this business is what helps me put food on the table for my family so I strive to make the best out of it and I just become a memeber to to this web site and there are so many ideas on here for flyers and answears to questions I have sometimes. But talk to your director and she could hook you up with someone from your cluster.
 
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Hi!

I think my director gave up on me when I went inactive the second time. :) I haven't heard from her in a while - not sure I even have her email address still. But excellent idea...I'll try to get ahold of her!

Jean
 
Jean DeVries said:
(And I don't mind driving....I once went to West Virginia for 6 hours for a Halloween party :)
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Now, THAT'S scary!
 
Jean, I'm in the Detroit area... have shows the next 3 Tuesdays. You're more than welcome to come. I know it's a trek for you, but you said you didn't mind driving. ;)
 
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Thanks for the offer Ann!

Unfortunately, Tuesdays are really bad days for me. I have a Girl Scout troop that meets on Tuesdays. And I KNOW you don't want them there :)

Jean
 
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The_Kitchen_Guy said:
Now, THAT'S scary!
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Yeah, that was before really expensive gas.

It's just one thing on a long list of stoopid things I've done for a boy.....
 
Um- yeah. Thanks for not bringing the scouts. :) I called one host last night to coach, and actually remembered to tell her that, due to the sharp nature of many of our products, children are not invited.
 
We have a fewConsultants in our cluster in Grand Rapids.

I can put you in touch with them if you would like. Pm me if your would.
 
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chefann said:
Um- yeah. Thanks for not bringing the scouts. :) I called one host last night to coach, and actually remembered to tell her that, due to the sharp nature of many of our products, children are not invited.
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Heehee. That's funny. Yeah, troop 2972 is not only not allowed around sharp kitchen tools, they have also been banned from fire, paint, heavy machinery, small rodents/reptiles, and anything that looks like it could poke an eye out.
 
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Oh, and anything that rhymes with peanut butter.
 
Well! You don't let them have ANY fun, do you?
 
At least they use the bathroom.
 
Don't even go there!


Ha! I crack myself up!
 
Jean DeVries said:
Yeah, that was before really expensive gas.

It's just one thing on a long list of stoopid things I've done for a boy.....
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When love is involved, all logic goes out the window.
 
Another thread, successfully hijacked by the Ann and KG show! :D
 
Jean will stand on her head to set us up!
 
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It's because you two are so da*&ed entertaining.

If you were boring ole' stuffy's, I wouldn't bother :)
 
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chefann said:
Well! You don't let them have ANY fun, do you?
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Believe me. These weren't rules that were made proactively :D
 
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The_Kitchen_Guy said:
When love is involved, all logic goes out the window.
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Mine has not only flown out the window, it has circumnavigated the globe.







Twice.
 
Welcome to the club.:cry:
 
Jean DeVries said:
Believe me. These weren't rules that were made proactively :D
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That much, I figured. :)
 

Frequently Asked Questions

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