How Do I Get the Host to Understand?

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Discussion Overview

This thread discusses the challenges faced by a participant in communicating with a host regarding the scheduling and organization of a Pampered Chef show. Participants share their experiences and suggestions on how to navigate the situation when a host seems unresponsive or confused about the process.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses frustration over a host's lack of response despite multiple explanations about the show scheduling process.
  • Another participant suggests informing the host about upcoming catalog changes to emphasize the urgency of making a decision.
  • One participant shares their experience of simplifying the process by making a decision on behalf of the host, which seemed to alleviate confusion.
  • Another participant notes that the host may simply want catalogs and is less concerned about the specific month for the show.
  • One participant reflects on the hindsight of the situation, acknowledging that the timing and communication could have been handled differently.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best approach to take with the host, with some participants suggesting a more proactive stance while others emphasize the need to clarify the options presented to the host.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences with host communication challenges within the context of Pampered Chef shows, highlighting varying levels of understanding and responsiveness among hosts.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants facing similar challenges in managing host communications may find the shared experiences and suggestions relevant to their own situations.

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PamperedChefDebi
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Or do I just give up? I had a catalog/internet host in Miami. One of her friends booked from her and contacted me to tell me she wanted to go ahead and do her show. I sent her the Jan and Feb Host and Guest Specials via email and asked her to tell me which month she preferred. Well, I have now explained this process to her 3 times and she doesn't respond and when I do follow up, she says she's still waiting for me to send her catalogs. Mind you, I've broken it down as much as I can that as soon as she tells me which month she wants her show to be, I will send her everything, but I have to know which month to put her packet together.

Do I just give up? I could schedule a time to call her but I'm in Germany so that is a pain. At what point do I give up? Do I contact the friend she booked from and ask for her assistance? What do you think?
 
Maybe if you told her the catalogs were changing March 1st so you need to know what month she's doing her show so you can send the 'correct' catalogs? Asking her friend for assistance may not be a bad idea if she's just not understanding the concept.
 
Sorry to say it but you should have never given her a choice, sounds like it has only confused her. I would go ahead and start from the beginning again. Give her the February flyers and send her some catalogs, sounds like she doesn't care which special just wants to get some catalogs. Just say it's too late to do a January show right now (you would hate for her to wait until after the end of February and not be able to get the January specials) and go from there.
 
I had a similar experience once, and I basically "chose" for her! She was just excited to start collecting orders and to get whatever freebies she earned! Maybe you can try that??
 
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Yea, hindsite is 20/20. But this all started mid January but since she's in the states, I figured it would be open for awhile so I could offer it. So much for that, I guess. I know I explained it to the best of my ability and it's not that complicated so I guess she must not have been concerned. Thanks for the feedback!
 
Send her catalogs & generic order forms. Once she collects orders you can tell her what "bonus" she received. Apparently it doesn't matter to her.
 

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