I'm Meeting With My Recruiter Today or Tomorrow...

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Discussion Overview

This thread features participants discussing their feelings and experiences related to starting their journey as Pampered Chef consultants, particularly focusing on the challenges of securing bookings and the emotions tied to committing to the role. Several participants share their personal experiences and strategies for gaining bookings and hosting shows.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses anxiety about committing to becoming a consultant, questioning their ability to succeed and reflecting on their current bookings.
  • Another participant shares their experience of needing to encourage hosts to book sooner to help establish their business.
  • Several users discuss the importance of having shows, with one participant questioning whether catalog shows count towards the required number of shows.
  • One participant suggests offering a small gift to guests who book their own parties as an incentive.
  • Another participant mentions the idea of hosting a Grand Opening Weekend to kickstart their business and attract bookings.
  • One participant confirms that hosting their own show allows them to receive host benefits, while another notes they do not use their discount to avoid losing commission.
  • One participant clarifies that having two shows with sufficient sales can qualify a consultant, suggesting that the four shows requirement is an alternative option.
  • Another participant emphasizes the importance of having a strong start and suggests a proactive approach to booking shows.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the necessity of having four cooking shows versus achieving a certain sales total to qualify. Some participants agree on the value of catalog shows, while others express skepticism about their effectiveness compared to cooking shows.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and strategies related to starting their consulting business, reflecting a range of emotions and practical approaches to securing bookings.

Who May Find This Useful

New consultants or those considering becoming consultants may find the shared experiences and strategies relevant as they navigate the early stages of their business.

SilverCeladon
SilverCeladon
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and why do I have butterflies in my stomach? Maybe it's because I'm committing myself to something I don't know if I can do? Or maybe I can? I used to have 4 bookings now I only have 3 and one of those is a catalog show. The other two don't want to have their parties until close to Easter. I know I won't make the incentive for the first 30 days if I sign today or tomorrow...unless I get some bookings...my director probably has high hopes for me...man, I'm rambling now. Did you all feel like this? I'm such a dork!!!

I'll definitely still sign and see where it takes me!
 
SilverCeladon said:
and why do I have butterflies in my stomach? Maybe it's because I'm committing myself to something I don't know if I can do? Or maybe I can? I used to have 4 bookings now I only have 3 and one of those is a catalog show. The other two don't want to have their parties until close to Easter. I know I won't make the incentive for the first 30 days if I sign today or tomorrow...unless I get some bookings...my director probably has high hopes for me...man, I'm rambling now. Did you all feel like this? I'm such a dork!!!

I'll definitely still sign and see where it takes me!
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Tell your hosts that you really need them to start your business. They can always book another show if its about the host special. Ask them to please help you out by booking sooner. Even if they just do a catalog show. As long as you have 4 then you will qualify!!
 
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It doesn't matter if they're catalog shows? I thought I HAD to have 4 cooking shows?
 
Bookingswhen you tell your Host about bookings have each host tell the guests that if they book their own party you will buy them a seasoning of there choice ( it can be anything under $6.00 keep it cheap ) then when the new booking has the party that is when you buy them the gift on there party you put it on the discount that the host gets . This is a way that people think they are getting an extra gift from you this helps but don't spend too much or you won't want to go through your whole commission
 
Don't forget that you can have your own shows! I always suggest to my recruits that they have a Grand Opening Weekend. Send one invitation to EVERYONE you know letting them know you are starting out your business and need their help. Give them a choice of two dates - Friday night and Saturday morning work best. Yes, back to back shows! Let them know that the shows only last 2 hours max and you'll have a special thank you gift for everyone who comes. Add on a Season's Best to everyone's order. Good luck!
 
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Great idea Kate! If I'm hosting my own show I can still get host benefits-free products, 1/2 off items, and so forth? I put my own name as the host?
 
SilverCeladon said:
Great idea Kate! If I'm hosting my own show I can still get host benefits-free products, 1/2 off items, and so forth? I put my own name as the host?
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Yes!!! I did my first two shows and it really helped my friends and family to see what I wanted to do and how fun and easy it could be. It really boosted my business and I didn't have any trouble after that getting bookings.

Good luck!
 
SilverCeladon said:
Great idea Kate! If I'm hosting my own show I can still get host benefits-free products, 1/2 off items, and so forth? I put my own name as the host?
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The only thing I don't do is use my % off because I don't get commission on it!
 
Unless something had changed very recently, 4 shows are not the only way to qualify. During my first month back in October, I only had 2 shows that totaled over $1,400. That alone qualified me. I think the 4 shows is an alternate way of qualifying in case the total of the 4 shows is less than $1,250.

I'm confident that you'll do great!:D
 
You're right--it's 4 shows or $1250. But with the new program, your shows AND your sales are rewarded, so you want to have a strong start. Catalog shows count, but they are never as big as cooking shows.

Take a piece of paper. Make a list of all the people you think will book shows for you down the left had side. Now look at your calendar. When do you want to do shows? Is there a day of the week that is better for you? Let's say you want to do Saturdays only. Write down the next 6 Saturdays (I would start with January 27--depending where you live, you will get your kit that week and your 30 days will start) down the right hand side.

Now get on the phone and call all the people on the left. Ask them to host for you and then offer them TWO DATES only--the closest dates. So the first gal, you offer her Feb 3 or Jan 27 (in that order).

You can probably get some host packets from your recruiter to get you started before your kit arrives. I always offer them to my recruits.

Good luck and let us know how it goes!!!
 

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