Do You Think Other Ds Companies Have Web Sites Like This?

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Discussion Overview

The thread explores whether other direct selling companies have community websites similar to Chef Success. Participants share their experiences with various companies and their online resources, discussing the value of community support in their businesses.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses that Chef Success is an invaluable resource for their business.
  • Another participant cannot imagine any other direct selling company having a site like Chef Success.
  • A participant shares that a friend who was a Partylite consultant valued the community aspect of their forums.
  • One participant mentions Tastefully Simple has a site called "Our Family," but questions its national reach.
  • Another participant notes that Stampin' Up! has multiple community sites, including one for card and scrapbook ideas.
  • One participant discusses the Close to My Heart community site for consultants and mentions the high cost of personal websites.
  • Several participants mention their positive experiences with forums from Thirty-One and Tupperware.
  • One participant recalls finding Chef Success while searching for advice related to their previous jewelry business.
  • Another participant notes that Melaleuca does not have a community site.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the availability and quality of community sites among various direct selling companies, with no clear consensus on which companies have comparable resources to Chef Success.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences with different direct selling companies and their respective community resources, reflecting a variety of perspectives on the value of these platforms.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants exploring community support options within direct selling companies may find the shared experiences relevant.

Jessamary
Jessamary
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Is there like a Party Lite "Chef Success" (maybe candle master or something) or something like that for any other DS business. I just think CS is such a great resource, I can't imagine doing my business without it!
 
I just can't imagine any other DS company with this type of site.
 
A girlfriend used to be a Partylite consultant, and they have some sort of forums thing that she was always spending time on and raving over how great it was to have a community of peers. I didn't get it then... I do now, LOL.
 
Let me know if they do, so I can go join and wreck their sites, too.
 
KG you would wreck their sites.
 
Tastefully Simple has something they call "Our Family" Site...something like CS, but I think it's just regional consultants, I don't know if it's national like this.
 
Stampin' Up! does. Actually, there are a couple of different ones.
 
I have no idea, but you guys ROCK!!!
 
ya, I was super excited when I stumbled across I this site.
 
Yeah :) I found this site before I signed :) I googled PC and found this and actually you guys made my decision to sign that much easier :)
 
Avon has a community forum right on their site. I don't really participate at all on it. Most of the posters on there are catty, and I just don't want to deal with them.

I LOVE it here!!!
 
BettieC said:
Avon has a community forum right on their site. I don't really participate at all on it. Most of the posters on there are catty, and I just don't want to deal with them.

I LOVE it here!!!
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I was going to say the same thing.
 
chefsteph07 said:
Tastefully Simple has something they call "Our Family" Site...something like CS, but I think it's just regional consultants, I don't know if it's national like this.
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Tastefully Simple also has a forum (besides the family site) that is national.
 
Stampaholic1961 said:
Stampin' Up! does. Actually, there are a couple of different ones.
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the SU! one that i lurk around on has card/scrapbook ideas. im not an SU! consultant but i love their products & i love stealing their ideas :cool:
 
thecougchef said:
the SU! one that i lurk around on has card/scrapbook ideas. im not an SU! consultant but i love their products & i love stealing their ideas :cool:
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Thief!

I like it:D
 
There is a Longaberger one just like this and like CS it is not company endorsed.
 
My DD sells Close to My Heart (scrapbooking, cardmaking, and acrylic stamps) and they have a community on their website for consultants only. There personal websites are outrageous so my DD doesn't have one. Hers would be over $25 monthly plus extra if she wants to accept credit cards.
 
pcchefjane said:
My DD sells Close to My Heart (scrapbooking, cardmaking, and acrylic stamps) and they have a community on their website for consultants only. There personal websites are outrageous so my DD doesn't have one. Hers would be over $25 monthly plus extra if she wants to accept credit cards.
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No wonder why the two consultants I worked with didn not have a website of their own! lol
 
We have a forum with Thirty-One and I love it - that company is still pretty young so the forum is not as large as this, but the advice and files are awesome!
 
I know Tupperware has one ... I found it while trying to find filters for a pitcher I got from them once.When I sold jewelry I used to get advice from the Home Party Plan Network. The jewelry board was taken over by the Silpada "I love my program" people ... so it wasn't all that helpful but there were other forums that were pretty universal. When I was thinking of PC, I found out nobody had posted there for months. Somebody posted a link to this board, and that's how I found all of you!
 
Cindycooks said:
We have a forum with Thirty-One and I love it - that company is still pretty young so the forum is not as large as this, but the advice and files are awesome!
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My friend does 31 ! I had never heard of it before.
She is in Wilmington. Is that near you?
 
My friend does 31 ! I had never heard of it before.
She is in Wilmington. Is that near you?
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I had not heard of it either until a few months ago, I joined in October and its been steadily UP since then. I'm a hobbiest with PC so it works out well. I am about 1 1/2 hours north of Wilmington, on the coast. She might have been in Myrtle Beach, we just had our regional conference there last weekend.
 
Small world! She has a FT job but just decided to do that as a hobby too.
Was just wondering if maybe you'd know each other.
I have bought a few things from her. CUTE stuff!!
 
Just checked out their stuff and they do have some cute things. I love my Pampered Chef purse though and carry it all the time!
 
I know Melaleuca doesn't.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Do other direct sales companies have websites similar to Pampered Chef?

Yes, many direct sales companies have their own websites that serve as platforms for their consultants to showcase products, share recipes, and facilitate orders. Each company typically tailors its website to fit its brand and product offerings.

What features do other direct sales company websites typically include?

Other direct sales company websites often include features such as product catalogs, consultant profiles, customer testimonials, blogs, and resources for hosting parties or events. They may also offer training materials for consultants and promotional tools.

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Most direct sales companies strive to create user-friendly websites that are easy to navigate. They often focus on providing a seamless shopping experience, clear product information, and accessible support for both customers and consultants.

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Can I find similar resources on other direct sales company websites?

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