Feeling Uninspired for Pampered Chef Conference: How to Rekindle the Excitement

[wadesgirl]

I have to pipe in about going to conference: I think it's exactly what you need. It will be a pick me up for you and your business. Even if you are going to back your business off, who knows what you will learn. If you always went to conference with a way to boost your business, book as many shows as you want, etc, maybe going this time in a different frame of mind might pull some other thoughts out for you. Might just pick up that one piece of advice that will help you in how you want to run your business!

 

[chefann]

Diane- you can sit with me and John. We'll poke fun at the outfits some people have the nerve to wear on stage. Well, except for Cheffers... they know better.

 

[pjpamchef]

I know how you feel, I have been in sales since college, and at some point going to these really is more about the classes you are going to take and what you are going to learn (and hear for the umteenth time that finally takes up residence in your brain), and there just isn't that level of excitement. My goal this year is to listen to people who are making things work! I know how to make them not work, so I want to skip that, and listen at meals etc to the successfull consultants and get refreshed.
But honestly, how can you not look forward to the surprise boxes, I mean that is gambling and bargin shopping all rolled into one!! Last year I wasn't even excited about that until I went down there and started watching, somebody really should film some of that!!! I just stood there and watched, being entertained for quite some time, especially since some of the products were older than dirt and the newbies didn't even know what they were or what they were "worth"!!! It'll be fun, and most importantly, it really makes my DH appreciate me when I get home!!

 

[smspamperedchef]

Hmmmm, I wonder who you sat with during General Sessions???

(Do you remember the one woman with the bright red dress and the CLEAVAGE shaking all over?)
But back to Diane.....I don't get excited about conference before I go - and I have been known to skip out of a session if I didn't care for it......but I always find something GREAT that is worth my going - new friends, new ideas, new inspiration.....and I am ALWAYS inspired by Doris.....I love that woman! I think that even if you aren't a PC consultant, it would be inspirational to listen to her!

I am most excited this year about meeting so many of the Cheffer friends I have made this past year ~ and of course, hanging out with JAE and eating M&M's and rating the waves!

That wasn't ME was it??? I wore a red dress last year on stage but don't think I had too much cleavage there.

 

[momoftwins]

A close friend --consultant on my team!!

karycam-did the work--
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http://www.chicagochocolatetours.com/tours/

http://www.chicagofoodplanet.com/html/public_tours.html

https://www.coachusa.com/chicagotrolley/booking.asp?action=ProductDetail&SEE=1&productId=1063

http://www.mercuryskylinecruiseline.com/

WOW - too bad I don't get in until 4pm on Sunday - maybe next year!! I do want to go to the Hershey's store though!!

 

[KaryCam]

Chicago Chocolate Tours - Tours
its a 3 hours tasting-walking tour--

Yes, Morfia and I are going on the Chicago Chocolate Tour on Sunday from 1:45pm – 4:00pm.

This is their Sunday tour:
Chocolate Shops of the Magnificent Mile and Oak Street:
Teuscher Chocolates
Lindt
Godiva
Hershey's
Argo - Gold Coast
Sarah's Pastries and Candies

It is $40 and includes lots of yummy samples.

To sign up, go to http://www.chicagochocolatetours.com/
The more the merrier!!

 

[dannyzmom]

Yes, Morfia and I are going on the Chicago Chocolate Tour on Sunday from 1:45pm – 4:00pm.

This is their Sunday tour:
Chocolate Shops of the Magnificent Mile and Oak Street:
Teuscher Chocolates
Lindt
Godiva
Hershey's
Argo - Gold Coast
Sarah's Pastries and Candies

It is $40 and includes lots of yummy samples.

To sign up, go to http://www.chicagochocolatetours.com/
The more the merrier!!

Wahhhhh! I'll already be back in Florida doing a cooking show that day

 

[redsoxgirl]

You guys must be deprived of some good looking men! I mean I truly appreciate his culinary skills and all that, but he is not that good looking.

I got embarrassed at Leadership when the women were whistling and cat-calling when he was introduced. Ya'll need to get out more!

I was sorta thinking the same thing - LOL
I mean he's no bow-wow by any means, but I've seen ebtter looking men in my short 32 years!

 

[mpkegley]

I know exactly what you mean! I have been debating on hanging it up too, but since I already registered for conference months ago, I feel that I need to go. I had a show scheduled for Monday night and the host called me 3 hours before and had to cancel because only one person was coming and she didn't want me to come and waste my time/gas. I appreciated that and that also made me think "Is this my sign?" I only have 1 show scheduled in July and that is it. I am going to think of going to NC as my vacation away from my 3 year old for a few days and see what happens. I figure this will either give me the inspiration to keep on or I will decide that I am done. Too bad that we aren't in the same wave, we could try to be inspired together.

 

[lacychef]

Oooh, I wanna do that chocolate tour----I know you're a chocoholic too Diane, maybe that's what you need
I'm sure this is really difficult on you; you're going through lots of changes with the new job & all. Maybe think of it as a little "break" from it all. I'm sure once you get there, you'll be excited!

 

[lacychef]

A close friend --consultant on my team!!

karycam-did the work--
---

http://www.chicagochocolatetours.com/tours/

http://www.chicagofoodplanet.com/html/public_tours.html

https://www.coachusa.com/chicagotrolley/booking.asp?action=ProductDetail&SEE=1&productId=1063

http://www.mercuryskylinecruiseline.com/

thanks for that info Morfia!

 

[c00p]

I'm the ONLY one from my little cluster going this year, and I'm rooming with my Exec and her group. I don't know anyone at all. I've really tried to decide whether to go or not, but everything's paid for, etc. So, I am going. My Exec is actually now my director (my recruiter and previous director have now both quit PC) so I feel like I'm just out here blowing in the wind sometimes. But, I am a self-starter and don't need hand holding - but it's just different when you know your director is just a 10 minute drive away compared to now, being in a completely different state!!! However, I must say that my hospitality is absolutely, completely wonderful!!!! Anyway, I'm sure that once I get there that I'll have fun, meet some new people and have a better relationship with my director/Exec.

 

[chefsteph07]

Wahhhhh! I'll already be back in Florida doing a cooking show that day

They also have a Sat 3:45-6pm tour...

 

[SummerG]

You guys must be deprived of some good looking men! I mean I truly appreciate his culinary skills and all that, but he is not that good looking.

I got embarrassed at Leadership when the women were whistling and cat-calling when he was introduced. Ya'll need to get out more!

Maybe we have too many cuties down here in South Texas, right?

 

[Chef Kearns]

That must be it!

 

[baychef]

You guys must be deprived of some good looking men! I mean I truly appreciate his culinary skills and all that, but he is not that good looking.

I got embarrassed at Leadership when the women were whistling and cat-calling when he was introduced. Ya'll need to get out more!

I agree!!! I have a downline consultant that just drools over him...and for me he does nothing. I am so glad he is with PC, however, because he is adding an element to our business that either teaches us great culinary information or for us food service people that don't work in the kitchen, refreshs what have learned!:chef:

 

[baychef]

I'm the ONLY one from my little cluster going this year, and I'm rooming with my Exec and her group. I don't know anyone at all. I've really tried to decide whether to go or not, but everything's paid for, etc. So, I am going. My Exec is actually now my director (my recruiter and previous director have now both quit PC) so I feel like I'm just out here blowing in the wind sometimes. But, I am a self-starter and don't need hand holding - but it's just different when you know your director is just a 10 minute drive away compared to now, being in a completely different state!!! However, I must say that my hospitality is absolutely, completely wonderful!!!! Anyway, I'm sure that once I get there that I'll have fun, meet some new people and have a better relationship with my director/Exec.

I have never been to my own cluster meeting! Just think of what you will learn from your ED! I started my own meetings eventually. My hospitality was great, however, she was starting to lose interest in her business and it was showing in the meetings. But for the previous 2 years, it was great!

 

[pcchris]

Diane - I feel for ya....and I know EXACTLY how you feel...trust me! Make the most of it. That's all I can say.

((Hugs))

 

[baychef]

I have been in a downer mode in my business and am emerging out of it slowly but surely. Now I have someone who is killer in sales but is having a struggle getting that directorship. She is down. Conference ALL WAYS boosts and re-excites me about my business. In addition, I have 2 good consultants that are attending for their first time and I am so excited to see their reaction!! Yes, it is expensive, but I really do feel it is an investment that is worth every penny. To see the product showroom is wonderful, giving me more ideas than I could ever come up with on my own!!

Miss Dime Store Psycholgist also wonders, is it the experience of conference that is the downer? For me I have had to "tweek" things to help me enjoy all of the other aspects of conference! The first change...I can not function in a room with more than 2 people. 3 tops but only if there is a second bathroom! I just get too crabby too quick otherwise and it is worth the extra money.

After a bad plane experience we decided to drive the 12 hour drive to conference. We can pack liquids, keep our shoes on, but because we go through Canada and cross back into the USA, we still have to keep the explosives and guns at home!!!


Please let us know if conference does help those in the downer mode.

 

[pampered1224]

Diane - don't feel bad about feeling overwhelmed. A lot is happening for you right now. I know though how you feel. I was not very excited the summer after I got sick. I was scared to death all the walking would cause me major problems, my full time too had taken on more work and things with our house were not well. We only forked out $2000 on plumbing repairs, had the electrical feed into the house replaced because of a storm ripping it right off the house and that was $1,500 that insurance would not pay. I still had about $6000 in medical bills I was trying to cover and you know what my other half said to me. "I know it does not seem like it now and it may not afterwards but one, you need the break from everything that is happening now. Two, you know that doing Pampered Chef makes you happy even if you only do two shows in three months. Make that a priority for yourself for three days and forget the other things. So you know the answer about going." So, I went. I had a ball. It also helped me figure out how to cope with a few of the other things on my plate at the time because I was able to "step back" from the other crap. Either way, you know if you do not go, we all understand and fill you in on all the announcements and what not. And if you do, we want to see you at the MNG!

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

Great Dianes think alike.

It just feels like it's coming up all too fast for me ... I took a trip with my family July 15-22, I spent this week house-sitting for my friends who are on vacation ... and in between I had to close 2 shows, deal with car repair, drove 300 miles round trip to get a computer after my hard drive died ... and oh yeah, work!

Nu Cluster people seem friendly, but not sure what to do with me since I am staying at a neighboring hotel with people from Old Cluster, who will drive me batty if I see too much of them!

But I am looking forward to the surprise products, to being TRULY the first to find out about the new products ... and tracking down JAE to do some commentary over M&M's ... present company excepted, of course!

 

[Chef Kearns]

Diane, how are you feeling now? Hearing everyone talk about the experience (what little they can share) is getting me pumped.

 

[dianevill]

Thanks for thinking of me Sandra! I'm getting there! I am looking forward to spending time with fellow Cheffers, and someone wrote that the workshops have new material, so that makes me happy! It also helps that I found out that the new co. I work for is giving me the time off paid and I don't have to count it towards my vacation . I wasn't expecting that, so the extra money helps. On a stressful note, I get home from conference on Saturday at 5:30 pm, and leave Sunday early afternoon for Texas for a week (work). Doesn't leave much time to spend with the family, but we'll make the most of Saturday evening.

I can't wait to see the new products. I do hope there are lots of NEW products, not just handle-redesigned type of things...

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

GO TO BE A MASTER SELLER!

It is the best workshop EVER!!!!

 

[dianevill]

I don't have that one on my schedule. Definitely worth it to change one of mine? Here's what I have:

Phone Courage
Top Recruiters Tell All
Cooking Shows in Action... Live!
Abundant Bookings

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

Find out if Feriale Yan is leading it ... the people who went there probably will not be able to pronounce her name. She was honored at our conference for a HUGE achievement ... and I found myself asking why I have not heard this woman speak on a new consultant training before!

She is so awesome I'd be shocked if they hadn't booked her for all 3 conferences!

 

[chefann]

Di- the workshop presenters are not only different each wave, they're different for each session of the class. Other than the guest speaker and an occasional workshop taught by HO, they're led by top consultants who attend that wave. So everyone will have a slightly different experience.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I don't have that one on my schedule. Definitely worth it to change one of mine? Here's what I have:

Phone Courage
Top Recruiters Tell All
Cooking Shows in Action... Live!
Abundant Bookings

Here was my experience Diane - I took Cooking Shows In Action....Live! and was disappointed. It was just....okay. Didn't learn anything new or anything I haven't already been doing. In fact - I like the way I do my own shows better.

Gratitude Recruiting with the special workshop speaker Pat Pearson is a MUST! All of the other workshops - the best ones will be available for supply order purchase for just a couple of bucks, but hers won't be, and it is definitely worth your time.

 

[Chef Kearns]

Diane, I'm glad you are feeling a little more "up" about going to conference. I'm sure you'll have a really great time.

I can't wait for WAVE 3!!

 

[lacychef]

Diane, let us know what a great time you had!