Actually, she's breaking the rules because we're not supposed to advertise online at all. I made the same mistake when I was new - I posted on craigslist for bookings. Luckily everyone here told me that was not allowed and I took my post down!

 

Here is the ad... Just for reference:

Pampered Chef Open House (Dale City, VA)

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Reply to: sale-rvnsu-1164521470@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-05-10, 11:45PM EDT




The Pampered Chef cordially invites you to a
OPEN HOUSE Saturday, May 16th from 2:00-4:00pm
I will be showing you simple, fast, and easy sweet desserts that will have your mouth watering, and coming back for more!

Join me in the month of May to Help Whip Cancer. From May 1 - 31, 2009, you can participate several different ways:
• Attend the Fundraiser and purchase the special Help Whip Cancer products. The Pampered Chef will contribute $1 from the sale of each product to the American Cancer Society.
• Hosting a Help Whip Cancer Pampered Chef Cooking Show Fund-raiser.
• Book a show from this fund raiser—a $3 contribution will be given by Pampered Chef. If you book a show with me during the Open House, I will send you home with a free gift!!
• Bring a friend and you will also receive a FREE gift!! Be ready to play games!!
We have three brand new products this May:

The Pampered Chef® Favorites Daisy Dessert Plates Dots Microfiber Towel
Recipe Card Collection $5.00 $21.50 $8.50

And if you host a May show or Help Whip Cancer Fundraiser, you can get this great Host item:
Daisy Dessert Plates and Appetizer Stand
$41.40
Daisy Dessert Plates
$8.60
AND: Simple Additions Small Square Bowls
And Caddy only $12.40

Please RSVP to the contact email above. Only serious inquiries! If you are unable to attend, but would still like to purchase, please let me know.


Location: Dale City, VA
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests



PostingID: 1164521470


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Absolutely not! It's too dangerous and the crowd control might be ridiculous. Even though they have to contact the rep, and he/she screens, you never really know who'll be sowing up at your door. Not to mention, that people will know where you live, and essentially not everyone will be trustworthy.

Also, not sure on PC's policy on such posts....so who knows who will report you.

 

Rule breaking aside, the thing that concerns me is it says "The Pampered Chef" is inviting you. TPC is not inviting anyone - the consultant is!

 

The policy is that this is not allowed, if it's posted by a consultant.

If anyone here is not familiar with the online advertising and publicity policies, I highly recommend that you read them. The policies are available on Consultant's Corner, in the Frequently Visited Links area to the right of the CC home page. Ignorance of the policies is not a defense for breaking them.

 

Oh Ann....I know we can't post online....I just don't know who the poster is! Since I don't list on CL, I don't need to review the specifics...but thanks anyway

 

Laurie, I apologize if it seemed like I was singling you out. I meant my post to be general advice to all consultants to be aware of the policies. There seems to have been a recent influx of new consultants who are not always aware that there even ARE policies beyond what's on the back of the consultant agreement.

 

No worries Ann.....I'm snappy today....and guess I'm feeling like the newbies have been getting too much flak lately.

 

Michele, this is information your recruiter/Director should be giving you, and I'm so sorry (well, actually angry!) that your's is not involving herself in your training. She'll happily take the override on your commission, but not contact you to see if you have questions.

It's great you found CS so you can get answers and ideas here. You know, already, you can come to me anytime for help, and there are other Cheffers in our area as well.

 

I second that!!!

 

It seems like you personally know this situation well however, I would like to say in defense of Directors everywhere; you can say, teach and show all you want but the absorbtion of information will go at different rates for different people. I usually err on the side of caution but I get just as overwhelmed with all the do's and dont's, etc. With all the things we have to take in and learn, even if someone is hanging over your shoulder, holding your hand and coaching the whole way (Which in my opinion is not a director's job) we can still get tired and confused.

Take it easy on us, most of us are trying. D Thanks!