Host Misunderstood How to Use Free Product Value

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Discussion Overview

This thread discusses the common misunderstanding among hosts regarding the application of free product value (FPV) to half-price items during Pampered Chef shows. Participants share their personal experiences and strategies for clarifying these concepts to hosts.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, mentions that this misunderstanding is a regular occurrence and emphasizes the importance of clearly explaining the benefits in a specific order.
  • Another participant shares their experience of explaining that each benefit is separate and cannot be combined, noting that many hosts get confused about this.
  • Several users mention that they have also been hosts who misunderstood the FPV application before becoming consultants, highlighting the confusion surrounding the topic.
  • One participant notes that they always clarify during host coaching that the host special, half-price items, and discounted items come out of the host's pocket, while the free product is simply free.
  • Another participant explains that they describe the benefits as separate options, which helps avoid confusion.
  • Some participants express that despite clear explanations, there will always be hosts who misunderstand the details.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the effectiveness of various explanations, with some participants finding success in their approaches while others acknowledge ongoing confusion among hosts. No clear consensus emerges on a single best method for clarification.

Contextual Notes

Participants reflect on their experiences both as consultants and hosts, sharing insights into how the previous host program's structure may have contributed to misunderstandings.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking to improve their host coaching techniques may find the shared experiences and strategies helpful in addressing common misunderstandings.

Pam Barrett said:
I have to say this. I have a daughter who is a blond and I tell her constantly that the blonds of the world are going to track her down to beat her up for giving them such a bad name. Example... She was trying on a dress for her first formal (7th grade) and asked how she was going to go to the bathroom b/c she could not unzip and rezip the back of the dress. Yes, I grabed the bottom of the dress and pulled it up over her head and said that's how.

OH MY WORD!!!! I am dying laughing!! I want more stories...PLEASE!!!

I think my daughter and your daughter are from the same mold. I love it!!

Here is mine...It was POURING out one day and I told my DD that it was pouring cats and dogs outside and she ran to the window and looked outside. She looked up and down and side to side and then at me and said..."I don't see any cats and dogs".

DOH!!
 
I don't get it?
 
Now wait a dog gone minute! I am a blond! A real one! It's mostly grey or gray - heck it's getting old! - but the rest is blond I totally swear! I was being blond!
 
I make sure I explain this upfront b/c I have had several host think the same thing, blonde or not. HA!
 
I have to confess, I was that hostess as well...I guess it's just me trying to save every penny that I can...but know I TOTALLY understand how truly wonderful the hostess specials really are. It especially helps my hosts to see how much her products would have cost had she paid full price vs. with all of the host specials & discounts!
 

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