DCB at Every Show: Selling Like Hotcakes!

[ChefBeckyD]

could you use the southwest seasoning instead of the chipolte?

Definitely! It's what I used for the fajitas before there was chipotle rub. you will need to use some salt though too - because the chipotle rub has salt, but the SW seasoning doesn't.

 

[PamperedchefDaly]

Definitely! It's what I used for the fajitas before there was chipotle rub.

you will need to use some salt though too - because the chipotle rub has salt, but the SW seasoning doesn't.

I wasn't aware of that! What a great selling point for salt-free diets! I will definitely make mention of that.

 

[ChefMary412]

I love the idea of demonstrating the DCB at every show, but what about people with small microwaves? I have only been to one show where the mic was big enough. Is there a fast and good recipe for the DCB in the oven?

this is my concern, too.. as I know the host in late Jan. does not have a large. microwave. I do not at home, so all my meals are oven made.... I wonder if it will have the same "WOW" factor in the oven.

 

[cookingwithdot]

For smaller microwaves, you can either take the turning tray out OR I was told you could do it in the oven & just cook for 30 mins. And I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Chipotle Rub - something in it that makes everything so yummy! Have you made South of the Border Meatloaf! Me & my family LOVE it! Haven't made it for a show, but before I was a consultant, the consultant for the party I had made it. I have gone through 3 of the Chipotle rubs and more is on my Jan supply order!

 

[Manda2831]

Do you guys have a favorite recipe for the DCB that DOESN'T use the microwave? I personally don't have a microwave that's big enough for it and I know many others don't either. I just don't want to promise someone a microwave recipe and then get there and find out her microwave is too small, but I still really want to demo the DCB.

 

[Jen1409]

Definitely! It's what I used for the fajitas before there was chipotle rub.

you will need to use some salt though too - because the chipotle rub has salt, but the SW seasoning doesn't.

I had no idea the SW doesn't have salt, good to know

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I had no idea the SW doesn't have salt, good to know

Neither does the Dill Mix, or the Italian Seasoning...or the Rosemary Herb (I think...)
Big plus for people wanting lots of flavor, but limited on salt intake.

 

[JDooley]

I've been doing the fajitas at shows in the DCB, and doing a quick guacamole to go along with it, using the Mix N Chop to mash the avocado. It's a huge hit!

How do you make the guacamole... I love it and so does my 2 year old but i am clueless on how to make it..

 

[Jen1409]

Neither does the Dill Mix, or the Italian Seasoning...or the Rosemary Herb (I think...)
Big plus for people wanting lots of flavor, but limited on salt intake.

On this file that I found on here, it says the SW has salt in it

 

[abrownsmith]

I have done several parties demoing the DCB. I have done the Grilled Chicken Penne Alfresco and Loaded Baked Potato Chowder. I agree that when people see if and how easy it is to use, that it sells itself.

 

[CGutwein]

Anyone have a good brunch recipe for the DCB?

I too would love the gaucamole recipe.

 

[danahv]

What is the $99 Bundle???
I have a party next weekend and would love to show case this.
I L♥VE my DCB
It's the hubbys that need convincing - for us I cooked a whole chicken (which was a hug bird and takes longer than 30 minutes) But I put a cup of carrots, celery and potatoes around it and he totally loved it - I use the left overs for lunch wrapped in a Tofuyana wrap

 

[Jillmami]

I love the dcb also! Whenever I do a show at someone's house who already has one, I do a main dish and then we do the lava cake in their dcb. I let guests do pecans/almonds with the garlic slicer and/or chopper. Shows those items off and then we put them in the bamboo bowls and use the little spoons to serve.

I am curious as to the $99 bundle also. )

As for convincing men and microwaves, my husband is a HUGE meat eater and is NOT a fan of food in the micro. I did the ribs in the dcb making sure to do them as stated in the recipe in the grill pan and they were SOOOO good. Hubby even did a batch at the same time but on the GF grill and we both preferred the dcb ribs by a landslide! They were really easy and very tasty/tender!

 

[cookingwithdot]

If you look in the files, you'll see the $99 bundle flyers that some of us have made. Let me know if you'd like me to send you the one I use.

 

[Jillmami]

Dottie, I'd love to see the one that you use. Thanks!
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Jill

 

[TheFreddiesCook]

Dottie, I'd love to see the one that you use. Thanks!
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Jill

Me too !!!

 

[TheFreddiesCook]

Since I have decided to use the dcb at every show... not just show it, I have only had 3 shows.... well, out of those 3 shows, I have sold 15 of them. I am amazed... people just love them. As, do I!! Last show... 6 out of the 6 people there got one!! And most did the $99 bundle deal!! I am so excited.

can you still do this $99 special? ( Like, as of January 2010 ). I just want to know if I can promote it on my next show on Friday.

 

[wcsis]

can you still do this $99 special? ( Like, as of January 2010 ). I just want to know if I can promote it on my next show on Friday.

If I stated anything incorrectly here please someone correct me!

The $99 special is a package of items selected by the individual consultant they personally sell for $99.

I have seen several different packages that include a spice, pot holder, digital thermometer, cookbook, etc. Most of the packages actual cost is about $105-$110 so there is a savings to the guest to buy the package, and they would receive the guest special freebie as well (usually about $10 value). You can find flyers others have created for these packages by going to the 'files' section and searching for $99 special or DCB package.

When you sell the package you have to adjust for it in the P3 when putting in the order, the cost difference you put in as 'consultant gift' as payment. As a consultant you will get aprox. $20 (minimum) for the sale in commission, figure 5-10 of that is gifted you still have 10-15 in commission left. IF you sell just the DCB your commission is about $14.

As you can see there isn't really much difference monatarily speaking, but by selling the package you have added about 30 points towards the trip incentive goal! An extra 30 points add up very quickly over the course of a month or two.

 

[lockhartkitchen]

Great point about the points! In my folders I give guests, I have a slip cover with my special flyer inside it. I hope to see the benefits of this in upcoming shows.

 

[Zsu]

I went to check out the $99 DCb flyers. I love it, thanks!

BUT Has anyone had the problem of the customers wanting to exchange or substitute whatever item? I would tell them the deal is whatever is on the flyer but if they want something different along then they could add it but no substitutions.

 

[pampered1224]

Zsu - great thought and I was thinking as I was going through the tread about making up several different combos on one flier so a customer could pick from maybe 4 different combos. And again because these are packages constructed by you, even if you copy someone else's, it would be up to you if you wanted to allow substitutions or not. That's the cool part! It is your choice! Just remember the cost to you. If it is something you are willing to do for the sale, then by all means do for it!

 

[wcsis]

I went to check out the $99 DCb flyers. I love it, thanks!

BUT Has anyone had the problem of the customers wanting to exchange or substitute whatever item? I would tell them the deal is whatever is on the flyer but if they want something different along then they could add it but no substitutions.

I would view the package deal as a SUGGESTION not written in stone.

I would substitute one product for another product if the price of both products was within $1 of each other. I figure if I substitute the item the guest is getting what they want, not what I think they want, they fork over the $99 instead of only taking the DCB at $69 and I walk away as the guests hero by being so accomadating.

Besides, if you let one guest do it then you may end up selling even more $99 packages because they can substitute.

 

[mandy412]

That is FANTASTIC!

I can't believe there are people who aren't demoing the DCB....that thing is golden! For all of my new consultants, I tell them the two best things they can invest in are the DCB, and the TTA.

what does TTA stand for?

 

[PaulaP]

Tool turnabout

 

[ejuliano]

Many of you were talking about the lava cake. My director and I have come up with a different version.

Make the batter like you normally would, but before you add the icing, add a can of cherry pie filling, then the icing. This was great with chocolate cake and chocolate icing.

My next host wanted to try something different, so i made it at home first. I used German Chocolate cake mix, drained a can of crushed pineapple (I just took out the excess juice. I wanted some of the moisture still), then topped with pecan/coconut icing. It was WONDERFUL.

You could have endless possibilities with different cake mixes, fruit and icing!!