Have you tried using a Pampered Chef decal on your car for business leads?

[nicki25]

I have one on my van too. I got mine from Town and Country when they were still a vendor for PC. Mine has my cell number and website on it. I have had a lot of conversations started in parking lots with people, but no one has bothered calling me on my cell phone.

 

[ChefinHarmony]

Do you have a rear window wiper? I worry that it would rub against it & ruin it. Or what about a rear defroster? I had a small sticker once and the rear defroster lines melted the sticker! Just curious - I was thinking of putting them on the sides of my vehicle for those reasons.

I have a friend who has a sign on her car (not PC but another business) and it bothers me that she doesn't have her contact info on it! If I was a customer, I don't think I would feel right just approaching her, but if she had a website I would probably check it out.

Just my thoughts!!
Joanne

 

[erinyourpclady]

I have the little Merrill sticker in my back window with just my cell number under it. I used lettering from Wal-Mart. It was about $5 for the lettering and of course the sticker from Merrill...very inexpensive.
I also have personalized plates that say APCLADY. I am sure that you all get that but let me tell you about all the different explanations I have gotten.....from my son-AP CLADY, from the gate guards(we live on a military base- Armored Personal Carrier Lady & Appalachian(SP) Lady. The last one kills me....too funny!! LOL

 

[karlene]

Hi Kelly
I know you said it is a sticker not a cling...can you tell me how you remove it if you want to? I lease my vehicle! I have some on my van for the kids sports and activities...soccer with their name, dance logo and name..etc..but these are removable with a blow dryer. You simply apply heat to it and it will shrivel up if you ever need to take it off...these have stayed on for a couple of years already through all kinds of weather here up in the Cleveland Area
thanks
karlene

 

[KellyTheChef]

Karlene~

Honestly, I don't know how I would remove them! I would try a hair dryer and/or straight edge razor and GooGone to get off the leftover sticky (if there is any!) Actually, we lease our SUV too...but will probably purchase it in the end, so I didn't really worry about that!

Glad to hear with Ohio winters you haven't had a problem...I am down in the Canton/Akron area!

 

[KellyTheChef]

Do you have a rear window wiper? I worry that it would rub against it & ruin it. Or what about a rear defroster?
Joanne

My back window has both...haven't used the defroster yet... But, I have used my wiper (It just hits the bottom part of the PC sticker) and that may be a problem some time down the road, but I think it will hold up OK for quite a while. If it does that, I will just replace it.

I don't even think the defroster goes all the way up to the top of my window where my personal info is, so I doubt that I will have any problem with that part!

 

[etteluap70PC]

I also have the one from T&C when they were a vendor. I have it on the far back driver side window. Whish I had gotten 2 (one for each side). I was affraid to put it on the back because of the wiper. I do have the small (5x7) logo sticker from Nancy's on the back. Everyone knows when I'm arround. We are in a fairly small town and everyone knows my Jeep. (there is also funky camo stickers along my bumpers and side runners. We bought it used). I met an uppercase living gal yesterday at an expo and they had some neat dispalys and you can use their stuff on car windows too. Thought I might look into that.

Aslo wanted to mention that I do have a ph# on mine but I personally would never yse a home PH. I got a cell when I started my business just for this reason. Also for all the other reasons stated I do not have my address on any of my materials. I think one of my stamps has my town but that's it. I just felt kinda wierd about the security of it all.

Tks!

 

[tpchefrebecca]

Hi Kelly
I know you said it is a sticker not a cling...can you tell me how you remove it if you want to? I lease my vehicle! I have some on my van for the kids sports and activities...soccer with their name, dance logo and name..etc..but these are removable with a blow dryer. You simply apply heat to it and it will shrivel up if you ever need to take it off...these have stayed on for a couple of years already through all kinds of weather here up in the Cleveland Area
thanks
karlene

I used the small stone scraper to take it off my window. Worked like a charm. I had to update my info when I moved.

I also have a wiper and defroster on the back. I gave the measurements from top to above the wiper and they made it to fit. Nothing happened to either the wiper or the decal from using the defroster or wiper. I actually use the wiper often so that my logo can be seen between washings. The logo is beautiful and on purpose I park my car on weekends out front (garage in back) so people walking by can see my car

 

[dwyerkim]

Ugh, i hadn't thought about my address being on my stamp. Mostly the things I stamp go to people I've spoken with personally, but I do plan to use it for vendor fairs too and you get less of a feel for people there. I may need to keep printing labels to use for those with just name and ph#--I don't feel like buying a second stamp.

 

[missi.robbins]

Where did you order from JeriSigns.com? It looks like Vinyl Lettering - is that right?!

 

[quiverfull7]

SO... Kelly and all of you with info decals on your cars... have you had calls and responses... My husband is kind of a non decal kind of guy but if I can convince him that it would bring me business he MIGHT just cave in... so I need some back up girls! ... can't wait to hear..

 

[pamperedpals]

I have decals on my back windows of my Expedition and so far it has lead to a $75.00 order, a show and a recruit. I have my name, phone number, email and web page.

My car is white with tinted windows, so the white vinyl lettering really stands out.

 

[quiverfull7]

well... that is DEFINETLY worth it isn't it! Congrats!!!!!!

 

[Chef Kearns]

SO... Kelly and all of you with info decals on your cars... have you had calls and responses... My husband is kind of a non decal kind of guy but if I can convince him that it would bring me business he MIGHT just cave in... so I need some back up girls! ... can't wait to hear..

Diane--I have people stop me all the time because of my window stickers. I had mine done at FastSigns. I have stickers on the side windows of our minivan. I told myself I will wait on the rear sticker until I promote to Director. My husband doesn't want the rear sticker, but I can get it when I promote. I have made several sales, given out LOTS of mini catalogs, and had one lady follow me home!! That was a little scary cuz I had the kiddos in the car. I think she was a little loony tunes, too! But that is another thread.

 

[Cassie1037]

I have a fear of putting stickers/decals on my vehicles as well... I don't know why, but I just can't do it. After seeing the decals, I really think I may want to reconsider, it could be worth it.

Also, I didn't think about NOT including my address on stamps and such, has anyone had any serious problems with putting your address on materials... or is it more of a precaution??? Thanks.

 

[heat123]

Mine looks very similar, except all the contact info is below TPC label! Good luck with them. I just got mine about 4 weeks ago and no bites yet! I'm sure eventually they will pay off!

 

[KellyTheChef]

No bites on mine yet, either.

I am normally NOT someone who would put decals/stickers/bumper stickers on my car, but I really think these look professional and not tacky at all!

 

[KellyTheChef]

Where did you order from JeriSigns.com? It looks like Vinyl Lettering - is that right?!

Check out these replys on this thread:

#19, 24, 26, 36, 46, and 49

Hopefully what you are asking is in those answers, if not let me know!!

 

[speedychef]

One of my PC friends told me today that someone came up and rang her doorbell and booked a June show because her car with logos was parked in her driveway! How crazy! It can happen!

 

[heat123]

Once can only hope to get random orders or shows from them!

 

[KellyTheChef]

One of my PC friends told me today that someone came up and rang her doorbell and booked a June show because her car with logos was parked in her driveway! How crazy! It can happen!

Wow! I park my SUV towards the back of the driveway...maybe that will happen to me!! (I doubt it, though, we live on a cul-de-sac!)

 

[legacypc46]

Here's a question for fellow APO cheffers:

Can we place an adverstising sticker/magnets on our vehicles or does that violate some regulation? I'd think we can at least place a logo sticker on our car?

Kris

 

[pamperedpals]

It happened again!I was delivering a prize to someone who entered my drawing last Saturday at my booth at the mall.

When I was walking to my car, I heard is that PC? I need a catalog! I asked the lady when was the last time she had a show, because she just kept going on and on about how she loved the products. It had been at least 5 years! I said it times you had another one, so much has changed. She booked for June 1st. Yahoo!

I am definately going to talk to her about the opportunity, with how excited she was about the products.

 

[vwpamperedchef]

I had gotten the magnets for each door, but the rain gets behind them, and then my car needs a wash very often. So I am looking at new options and I just love this idea! Although, I am not sure it would fit, I drive a beetle and my website is my first and last name. I would have to measure it!

 

[speedychef]

I just got stickers from Nancy's...they're kind of small, but better than nothing...I just got asked when I was in Peoria today about my PC shirt! I was going to make a few posts when I was in Milwaukee and Peoria, but I ran out of time...we were flying a HEART TRANSPLANT TEAM! That was really neat. So anyhow, I have to put those stickers on my car, maybe SOMEONE will mention it! (Sorry for the brief hijack!)

 

[sarahlegare]

ExcitedI just ordered the items you used & can't wait til they come it!! It really does look professional!! I hate long shipping times...

 

[AMTC]

Just a word of caution re: advertising on your vehicle - In Michigan, if you advertise on your vehicle, it automatically becomes a Business Vehicle, and your insurance rates SKYROCKET!!!! You might want to check w/ your insurance company before putting decals on your car!The PC one is fine, it's only when you start listing contact info, etc......(at least in Michigan - I/m sure it differs by state.)

This post is definitely worth repeating. If you advertise your business on your vehicle I STRONGLY urge you to check with your Insurance Agent. Your state laws may require you to insure it as a business vehicle with higher liability limits (and with that comes a higher premium). You also open yourself up to the risk that if you are in an accident and someone screams oh my back, they can not only go after you, but your business as well. Likewise if you ever accidently run over someone's property you could be at greater risk. If you're not properly insured, the other party can sue you in court and if your looked at as a business instead of an individual, they may just win.Sorry, I don't mean to be a doggy downer, but my other job is Insurance - I sell health, but I am licensed in auto and homeowners as well.

 

[pamperedcheermom]

I'll have to remove the sticker on my car from that "other" business I had........Mary Kay..........and put a PC sticker on to replace it. Out with the old (cult) and in with the new.

 

[angmillar]

Here's a question for fellow APO cheffers:

Can we place an adverstising sticker/magnets on our vehicles or does that violate some regulation? I'd think we can at least place a logo sticker on our car?

Kris

I think it would be okay, but I'm not 100% sure. I have seen quite a few vehicles on base in Oki advertising Tupperware, photography businesses, etc.

Maybe legal could tell you for sure if it was okay?

 

[Dawn4]

I'm not sure why I think this, but I think I heard it somewhere along the way... if you can remove the advertising it is okay. If it is a permanent paint job or something like that then you have an issue with your insurance.