How to Address Competition at Your Sales Event Politely?

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores the challenges faced by a Pampered Chef consultant regarding a sales event where another vendor, identified as S&D, will be present. Participants share their experiences and concerns about managing competition during such events, particularly in relation to maintaining focus on their own product demonstrations and sales.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses frustration over the presence of another vendor at her show, feeling that it undermines her efforts and sales potential.
  • Another participant shares their experience of successfully managing a similar situation with a competing vendor, noting that it ultimately did not detract from their sales.
  • Several users mention the importance of communication with the host to clarify expectations and maintain focus on the primary product being showcased.
  • One participant suggests that guests may feel pressured to purchase from both vendors, which could negatively impact the host's benefits and the overall experience.
  • Another participant emphasizes the need for a clear understanding of the event's structure to avoid confusion among attendees regarding the nature of the show.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on how to handle the presence of another vendor, with some participants advocating for clear communication and boundaries, while others share experiences of successfully coexisting with competing vendors.

Contextual Notes

Participants discuss their personal experiences with multi-vendor events, highlighting the varying impacts on sales and guest experiences. The nature of the event and the expectations set by the host are central to the concerns raised.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants navigating similar situations at sales events may find the shared experiences and viewpoints relevant to their own challenges in managing competition.

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Whew!! She just replied - I am SO relieved!!!:"This is fine. I actually anticipated you having this exact response. Not a problem she will not be bringing her stuff to show anyone. I definitely understand that this is your income source and appreciate your concerns about people splitting their available monies. I was also trying to accommodate friends who asked who cannot get out often! Of course I know that I can host a separate party. I was merely thinking about time management pleasing friend's requests and all the $$ I spend on food and wine! This is why I wanted to discuss it with you!! I have a few more names to send you. Will do tomorrow!! Night night "
 
YAY! Glad she is okay with it! Way to go Carolyn!!!!
 
Yea! Glad she's cool with it. ;)
 
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finley1991 said:
YAY! Glad she is okay with it! Way to go Carolyn!!!!
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No - noy WTG Carolyn...this was a total group effort - WTG DCS girls!!!
MARRY ME SHEILA!!!!!!
 
HA! And she's even sending you more names! YEA!
 
I'm so glad it worked out!! YAY!! I would've sent something a little more succint like Beth, but it's all good! You could also mention to her to have her friends that want to see it host their own S&D party...at their house...with their wine???!
 
Hey, you have to make it romantic. I need flowers, a nice dinner & a romantic proposal. Ex & current hubby both did it naked after sex. 3rd time's a charm, right? ;)(OMG! I had totally hadn't made the connection that ex did that until just now when I went to type how both proposals happened. Current hubby would DIE if he knew that!!!)
 
That's great that she's cool with your suggestion!! Although the shorter response sounds nice too, I would have done something similar to what you did, Carolyn. Although I am wordy, so I would have had to work hard at making it more succinct - although it still would have turned out long if I did it!

Great job!!!! I"m sure the show will be GREAT!
 
Carolyn, that is great that it worked out! Your host almost sounded relieved!!

So let's talk about this wedding...
Here are all of us...
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And here is Colleen...
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baychef;39670 And here is Colleen... [IMG said:
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Yup!!!! :)
 
Bwahaha!!!! Colleen, I think she may know you a bit too well. ;)
 
I know!!!!!!
 
Y'all are too funny!

Glad your host is understanding Carolyn.
 
To know Colleen is to :candyheart::love0010: her!!! I am just jealous, that is all!!
 
Dug up this thread because I have a host that insisted on Nov. 12th so I am pulling a double to accomodate her. Found out Saturday night that she is also having 31 there as well:mad:. I did not find out from the host, but I did find out by accident from a woman who helps the 31 consultant.

Should I call the host and discuss this with her on how she is proceeding with this? Or just show up po'd LOL! I do have to call her to discuss the recipe I will make and maybe it will come up. If she does not bring this up, I will tell her I happened to over hear a conversation, yadda, yadda, yadda.
 
I'd tell her.
 
Sorry Ann! I'd definitely ask in advance & have the chance to voice your discontent before the show. :(
 
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