forThose Who Have Earned Pampered Chef Vacations.....

[fruit76loop]

Have to share...I just found this thread...and I have to share my stories with you! And I am sure they will be long winded!!

I have earned:

Disney Level 3
Vienna Level 3
Bahamas Level 3
London Level 4

My favorite trip so far has been Vienna! One of the reasons I loved this trip so much was that it was the first time my husband and I traveled alone!!! Another reason this is my favorite is because of my story on how I earned the trip!!

When Vienna was announced at Leadership that year...I almost fainted...I wanted to go so bad! But as I looked down at my ever growing belly...I felt myself get a little discouraged.:cry: You see I was 6 months pregnant at the time. My son was due in April.

But, I only let myself feel that little bit of dicouragement...and I told myself you can do it! And my first step was to do the logical goal setting...I did this on the plane on the way home from Leadership. I knew that if Peyton was due in April and I would miss at least 2 months of cooking shows (May and June) I had to be halfway before he was born. This was my goal. I also knew that I would have to figure out how to maintain my business after Peyton was born...so I called a PC Buddy, SD Jennifer Stevens, who I knew had babies in the business and returned to her business as strong as ever. She told me the most important thing was to book catalog shows and to have show dates booked for when I wanted to return before Peyton was born. (So I scheduled my first shows at the end of June before April 1st!!)

When I got home I sat down with my husband and told him my goals and that I would need his help all of the way. My daughter was 2 at this time and I knew it would be crazy before my son was born!! He was on board and wanted the trip just as badly as I did!

I set out with my goals in my head and knew that I had to earn most of the points through sales. (at this time I was not a strong recruiter...still don't consider myself strong...but improved!) Double points had to be big for me in order to get halfway there by April! I ended up having 5 qualified that year so 10,000 points came from that...but the other 58,000 came from sales.

Once I set this goal I told EVERYONE that I was going to Vienna next year with the Pampered Chef. I told friends, family, hosts and Every Guest at Every show!! They were all so impressed and were willing to do whatever they could to help. I think this was my key to success! How silly would have I felt if I didn't go to Vienna and everyone asked me how it was?:yuck: I still do this! As soon as the trips are announced I start telling everyone where we will be traveling the next year!

February was double points month that year and I booked it as full as I could possibly do...I did almost $9000 in sales that month and was off to a fabulous start for my points. With an amazing February...March filled up fast as did the first part of April. I started booking catalog shows for April, May and June in March.

Well needless to say...by the time Peyton was born April 19th via C-Section I was half way!!:love: :love:

Then came the hard part...starting my business back up at the end of June. I never took a leave of absence because I had all of the catalog shows to carry me through but to get back to work was hard...as all working moms know. I did however, have the shows already booked...thank you Jennifer Stevens...so I had to get back!

I re-evaluated in September and realized that I had fallen a little behind over the summer...so I kicked it into gear again and revisited my goals. I had to change a couple things and decided it was still within reach. So I went for it and I was so excited when I earned the trip on December 2nd I almost cried!!

So I always tell my team and other PC buddies that you can earn a trip if you want to! Whether you work full time, stay at home, have kids...no kids...YOU CAN DO IT!!!:thumbup: :thumbup: If you want something bad enough you will find a way!

I had to give myself this motivational speech this past year in September when I realized my goal of London Level 4 with 100,000 points wasn't looking too hot! But again, I re-evaluated and did everything I could to make my goal. This year I didn't make Level 4 until December 30...talk about cutting it close! And London I had 24,000 recruiting points!!

 

[pamperedlinda]

Thanks Marlene, you are inspiring! See you in Paris?

 

[chefjeanine]

If you want to earn a trip, this is probably the best tool you can have for keeping yourself on track.

I've earned a cruise and a trip to San Francisco. While I'd rather work smarter, not harder, I've earned my trips through sales. Recruiting has not come easily for me.

Print this off and look at it often.

https://www.pamperedchef.com/images/cc/us/pdf/de_tracking_guide.pdf#page=1

 

[pamperedbecky]

If you want to earn a trip, this is probably the best tool you can have for keeping yourself on track.

I've earned a cruise and a trip to San Francisco. While I'd rather work smarter, not harder, I've earned my trips through sales. Recruiting has not come easily for me.

Print this off and look at it often.

https://www.pamperedchef.com/images/cc/us/pdf/de_tracking_guide.pdf#page=1

I agree! This is a great tool and I"ve already printed up a copy and highlighted the Director line for level 3. I used this and referred to it A LOT the year I earned Atlantis. It really does help. That and setting your goal and breaking it down month by month, like many others have said.


And, hey, even if you set your sights for something up there and you DON'T get there, your business definitely WILL be stronger and you'll have the increased sales and income to prove it! Nothing bad can come from setting a high goal.

Once you go on ANY PC trip, you'll want to earn them again and again!! They are AMAZING. The biggest chunk of points that will get you there is by recruiting. The year I earned my first trip, I had more recruits than ever AND promoted to director, which you get points for. And the majority of that happened in the last 1/2 of the year. Start working at it NOW and it'll be easier to manage. GOOD LUCK everyone!!

 

[PartiesbyJamie]

Thank you all for sharing. I have been afraid for the last two years to set my goals. I am shooting for Miami and definitely RECRUITING this year. Two years and I have yet to sign anyone...I am DOING IT this year!!!

Hey, Jillian Eisenberg didn't recruit anyone her first two years either - LOOK AT HER NOW!!!

 

[PartiesbyJamie]

I earned the cruise in my first year - determination!!! My husband & I hadn't been on a real vacation alone since our honeymoon 12 yrs ago. I set my sights on it and realized at the end of Feb bonus points that I had 20,000 points already - I just went for it. I recruited & qualified 2. I had horrible months June, July & August so I thought I lost my shot, but kicked butt again the rest of the year and made it on Dec 15th by $34!!! Of course, I called in every favor at the end of the year!! Thank goodness for holiday gifts.

My goal this year is to be consistent and do what ever it takes to make my minimum sales goals each month. No slow downs in the summer.

Good Luck everyone!

 

[PCMelissa]

actually, I enjoyed reading the stories, but I do not know the math. Could someone share it with me? Thanks

 

[lacychef]

Melissa, once you get your # & password to consultants' corner, all the info is there! Lots to type!