How Can I Overcome Negative Responses and Get Bookings?

[blestmom]

Hi! I'm brand-new to Pampered Chef...I'm still waiting for my kit to arrive this week, but I'm excited to get started! I hope this is the right place to ask questions for booking suggestions.

1. Any suggestions on how to best reply to the following responses: "I don't like to cook," "I can't afford it," "My kitchen is too small for stuff," "I don't have time." I'm sure there's others, but this is what I've heard so far. Any ideas on how to turn those negative responses into a positive?

2. I have no family in-state, but I was thinking of sending something out to family members to help get things going (I don't even know the right name of this...where they just order from the catalog..."book to look" or "look to book"...sorry, I'm still learning the correct terms! ) Any suggestions on how to word something for that group, about how I'm trying to get started with this?

Thanks for any suggestions. I'm just so excited, but I move in a pretty small circle, so I'm going to have to step outside of that to get things started.

 

[JackieBozeman]

Be sure to take the Online Classes and teleclasses regarding bookings. They have great ideas on answers you can use for all these questions. "I don't like to cook"--you know, I don't either, but PC has great recipes you can make in 29 minutes or less, the stoneware can be used in the microwave, etc. "I can't afford it"--many of our products are less than $20, you can host a show and get products for free. "My kitchen is too small for stuff"--we have many products that can be used to replace two or more implements you currently have which will save you even more room. "I don't have time"--everyone is very busy, but I know you like to relax with your friends and this is a great way to do it--I do all the work and you are the perfect hostess. Good luck in your new venture and you've found a fantastic place for answers.

 

[lkprescott]

Hi! I'm brand-new to Pampered Chef...I'm still waiting for my kit to arrive this week, but I'm excited to get started! I hope this is the right place to ask questions for booking suggestions.

1. Any suggestions on how to best reply to the following responses: "I don't like to cook," "I can't afford it," "My kitchen is too small for stuff," "I don't have time." I'm sure there's others, but this is what I've heard so far. Any ideas on how to turn those negative responses into a positive?

2. I have no family in-state, but I was thinking of sending something out to family members to help get things going (I don't even know the right name of this...where they just order from the catalog..."book to look" or "look to book"...sorry, I'm still learning the correct terms! ) Any suggestions on how to word something for that group, about how I'm trying to get started with this?

Thanks for any suggestions. I'm just so excited, but I move in a pretty small circle, so I'm going to have to step outside of that to get things started.

Definitely do the online classes... they're very helpful with coming up with answers to these and many other questions you'll surely here (or comments rather). For the I don't cooks, I can guarantee they still eat and there's plenty they can order from us to help do that. For the can't affords, hosting a show will help them get FREE stuff.. who can't afford free? Remind them that means free shipping too! For the I don't have times, ask them if they would really toss away free products for a couple hours to have a party... or if they don't want a party, then a little time to collect orders. For too small kitchens, you can do no-demo parties... bring prepared stuff. I did a show in a tiny trailer... it was a great party and my host got a lot of free stuff. Most of these comments come out of them fearing something... perhaps they're afraid of having a party and no one will come... perhaps they think this is a MML thing you're going to try and hook them into... try and find out what they really are afraid of an impress upon them how hosting can benefit THEM.