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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses experiences and expectations related to the home office tour and the associated shopping spree at the upcoming National Conference for Pampered Chef consultants. Participants share their past experiences, excitement, and concerns regarding the event.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, describes the shopping spree as a fun experience similar to a game show, where participants grab products after a home office tour.
  • Another participant shares their excitement about winning a spree in the past, mentioning the thrill of receiving multiple boxes of products at home.
  • Several users mention that the shopping spree is a fun perk but emphasize that it should not be the main reason for attending the conference.
  • One participant expresses concern about missing the tour due to training commitments as a new Director, seeking opinions on the value of the tour.
  • Another participant notes that Directors can take the tour on a different day, which alleviates some concerns about missing out.
  • Some participants express mixed feelings about the organization of the tour, recalling issues with timing and logistics from previous years.
  • One participant mentions a safety concern related to the shopping spree activities, highlighting a past incident during the event.
  • Another participant shares their decision not to take the tour this year due to budget constraints, questioning what they might miss out on.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the importance of the shopping spree compared to other conference experiences. Some participants emphasize the value of training and networking over the spree, while others express excitement about the potential for winning products.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a mix of personal experiences and expectations regarding the home office tour and shopping spree, with participants sharing insights based on their past attendance at the conference.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants considering attending the National Conference may find the shared experiences and insights helpful in understanding what to expect from the home office tour and the shopping spree.

I took the tour last year but it was networking for me. I got to meet the warehouse guys and was as a result of that meeting able to travel down to the warehouse in both November and January of this year and spend about 1/2 day there each time looking at their system and learning things that help my company I work for full-time. It has also helped me as a consultant piece things together and understand the process. I know what they go through in the warehouse to serve us, know many of the problems that come up. Rest assured, they really do all they can to serve us.I am going again this year to see it all again (it doesn't get old for me) and to see what else I can learn. It's about constantly learning. It may not appeal to some or some go for the potential of winning but I walk away with something each time to help my daily job so it is worth it to me. Plus, I'm an engineer, it is natural for me to get excited about warehouses instead of shopping! LOL!
 
P.S. I agree with anyone else - a tour or winning will not jump-start your business. You already have all the tools you need to do that. HO provides an ABUNDANCE! You have to WORK and call!
 
susanr613 said:
my recruit and i are taking the tour the last day - HO is less than 30 mins from where we live. so, we'll leave the conference, crying all the way, then do the HO tour, then home....maybe to 17 boxes?

where the heck would I put it all????
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No need to worry about driving expenses for you all! At least I don't live in CA!!!
 
[/QUOTE]Plus, I'm an engineer, it is natural for me to get excited about warehouses instead of shopping! LOL![/QUOTE]

You're funny, Janet!!
 
I agree w/Ann - don't go on the tour just because you might win a shopping spree. I was in so much shock when I won I didn't say anything at first and they almost called another number:)! It's more fun if you don't expect it anyway!

Don't be surprised if they have problems w/the busses again this year. I didn't have more then about 15 minutes both years to look around HO. It's nice to ride on the bus though because you can meet and talk with other consultants. I met a consultant from CA last year and really enjoyed hearing all about her business.

I thought it was really cool to see the warehouse more then the offices. The offices looked like any other office to me. Last year they didn't have the warehouse open to us though. I hope they do again this year for those going on the tours.
 
It's worth the trip just to see the PC museum too.
 
Tour FeeI think the $25 is to pay for the buses and lunch. Every tour comes with a bag lunch and it is a nice Greyhound type bus that takes you the 45 min each way from the convention center to the Home Office.
 
oooh, there is a PC museum?!
Wow, I was and still am seriously excited just about getting information on how to run, build and sustain my biz. the tour, museum and meeting some of you are just a bonus! (a pretty fantastic one, I might ad)I so cannot wait!! I get more excited by the day.
 
I won last yearDidn't get the golden ticket but did get $800 worth of PC products. I've been using them as my promotional give a ways for bazaars and fundraisers.:love:
 
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