Hardest Thing About Pampered Chef?

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Discussion Overview

The thread explores the challenges faced by participants in their roles as Pampered Chef consultants, focusing on various aspects of their business experiences.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions that picking up the phone to get bookings is the hardest part of their job.
  • Another participant shares their experience of struggling with accountability as their own boss, leading to procrastination on tasks like making phone calls.
  • Several users express a common difficulty with making cold calls and the anxiety associated with it.
  • One participant identifies packing and unpacking for shows as a significant challenge.
  • Another participant humorously notes the temptation to spend commission on products instead of saving it.
  • Some participants mention the physical challenges of carrying equipment to shows, including the hassle of heavy crates.
  • One participant discusses the emotional toll of not receiving callbacks from potential clients.
  • Another participant reflects on the desire for more organization and personal space in their business setup.
  • Several participants express a shared sentiment about the small, seemingly trivial challenges that can feel overwhelming.
  • One participant humorously wishes for their spouse to assist with bookings, highlighting the support and challenges faced in their personal lives.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is a general agreement among participants regarding the difficulty of making phone calls and the challenges of packing for shows. However, views differ on other specific challenges, indicating no clear consensus on the hardest aspect of the job.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and frustrations related to their roles as consultants, reflecting a range of emotional and logistical challenges without implying any official guidance or policies.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for relatable experiences regarding the challenges of managing their Pampered Chef business may find this discussion insightful.

Yeah...couldn't you just see all of our hubbies toiling away at CC calls? That a good laugh for the entire day!! All I can say is that when I dream...I dream BIG!!!!
 
No kidding, that is a big dream! My hubby would tell all my guests that a fork works just as well as this tool, and this one is at Walmart for 1/3 the price. I've told him a thousand times about the customer care, warranty on our products and that walmart stuff is crap. He has told my customers before that they are wasting their money. He is trying to be supportive but he thinks PC is stupid. I can only imagine what my biz would be like with him as my assistant!!
 
gilliandanielle said:
No kidding, that is a big dream! My hubby would tell all my guests that a fork works just as well as this tool, and this one is at Walmart for 1/3 the price. I've told him a thousand times about the customer care, warranty on our products and that walmart stuff is crap. He has told my customers before that they are wasting their money. He is trying to be supportive but he thinks PC is stupid. I can only imagine what my biz would be like with him as my assistant!!
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Okay...here is what you do....next time you guys need to go to a gethering and need to bring some food both of you make the same dish but he has to use his Walmart stuff and you use PC tools...see which dish looks and tastes better and see if he still thinks it's stupid...
 
soonerchef said:
Yeah...couldn't you just see all of our hubbies toiling away at CC calls? That a good laugh for the entire day!! All I can say is that when I dream...I dream BIG!!!!
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Yes, actually that is a HUGE dream! I would have a heart attack if my hubby made calls for me; then who would do the shows?
He is supportive though; he recommends the knives, stones, & BBQ tools. Gillian: I'm sure yours doesn't complain when it's payday does he?;) I'd be saying, ok if PC is stupid then this stupid money is all mine!:p (& go shopping!)
 
MAYBE you should suggest that he buy some "off brand" the next time he needs a new tool (or whatever his thing is)....

Thankfully, I've never had to convince my bf that PC is the best there is, because he knew NOTHING about cooking before we met ;)
 
My husband totally gets it. He has seen the difference in having good tools especially how long they last as some of the 1st kitchen items I bought 5+ years ago are still going strong while my cheaper stuff has been replaced several times.
 
tlennhoff said:
My husband totally gets it. He has seen the difference in having good tools especially how long they last as some of the 1st kitchen items I bought 5+ years ago are still going strong while my cheaper stuff has been replaced several times.
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My hubby also sees how great our products are and he loves them almost as much as I do. I earned the 12-inch skillet and the stir-fry skillet during pan-o-rama earlier this year and he knows how much I love cooking with them so get this.....my birthday is this month and guess what....he bought me the 12-piece Executive cookware set! :D :D :D At half-price of course (I had a buch of orders that I combined into a show). I can't wait until it gets here next week! I am probably going to hug the UPS man! Oh yeah....and my hubby too!
 
I could only dream that I could eventually make enough from PC that it could support me AND hubby and then he could do my paperwork, etc!
 
I hate packing and unpacking for my shows. I hate the dishes. But I love my comission checks and the FREE product, so I just keep doing the shows. While I am doing my dishes, I dream about San Francisco. Katie
 
I would also have to agree with the majority of responses the hardest part of this job is making cold calls to get bookings. I know that I hate to get calls from sales people so that when I am making calls I feel like one of those annoying sales people. Because I hate making calls whenever I am at my kids sporting events or work I let everybody know I am a pampered chef consultant. Sometime I get bookings. I know making phone calls is the way. But I absolutely hate being that annoying sales call.
 
While I realize the phone can be big and hairy at times (I've been temped to add fake fur to mine...:eek:) it IS the lifeline of our business. If we can stop projecting our own fears on to the people we call and see ourselves as first and foremost SERVICE people rather than Sales, this is key. How I see ME makes all the difference. I am calling to see how they are enjoying their products or to let them know a way to save money on something they'd like to get or how to save money every night in their kitchen. This is a SERVICE... and they have no way of knowing how I can help them unless I tell them.

Having said all this, I too have a hard time getting started... but if you can get the ball rolling and devote a set amount of time it gets easier. I use buttons and two containers to keep my eye on the number of calls I make rather than the reactions. In moving the buttons into the empty cup I see that the No's help me fill my container and get to the Yesses faster, so I can honestly thank people for their honesty and time. Again, it's all in my perspective and I choose my perspective.

A recent conference call really distilled it for me when a Senior Director said "We make our money on the telephone, we collect it at the shows!" I have put that in LARGE print over my telephone - which shall remain hairless because that phone makes money for my family and it is my FRIEND. ;)
 
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as well as pickin' up the phone :(
 
Making calls and getting no results ... either not reaching people or hearing "no."
 
For me, the hardest thing is not so much of picking up the phone, but like Di Can Cook stated, the lack of results from picking up the phone........... for me it is leaving numerous messages for the same person, and never being able to reach them.

Another thing that is hard for me is reaching the host after booking their show and sending their host kit.
 
Hardest thing, kicking myself for forgetting to talk about Cookware!!
 
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