Is My Business Turning Around Thanks to a Random Email?

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around a participant's experience with a surprising email that led to a potential new host and consultant for their Pampered Chef business. The conversation explores feelings of hope and support among participants, as well as discussions about "consultantless cooking shows" and personal experiences related to managing business during challenging times.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares their experience of receiving an unexpected email from a potential host, which reignited their interest in their business.
  • Several participants express excitement and support for the original poster's situation, noting that it could be a sign of positive change.
  • One participant inquires about the concept of "consultantless shows," seeking clarification on how they operate.
  • Another participant mentions that their director explained that as long as guests gather and prepare a recipe, it qualifies as a cooking show, regardless of the consultant's presence.
  • Some participants share their own experiences with remote catalog shows, describing how they conducted them in different locations while still considering them cooking shows.
  • One participant discusses personal challenges related to pregnancy and how it affected their ability to run shows, while others share similar experiences and offer personal insights on managing health during this time.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

While many participants express agreement and support for the original poster's positive experience, there are differing views on the concept and execution of consultantless shows, with no clear consensus on their effectiveness or acceptance.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a supportive community dynamic where participants share personal stories and experiences related to their Pampered Chef businesses, particularly during challenging personal circumstances.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for encouragement during tough times or those interested in exploring the concept of consultantless shows may find this discussion relevant.

Gillian,

That is so awesome. And thanks everyone for the input I never thought about doing a "consultantless show" But I guess I did do one by accident one time when I was scheduled to pick up my college son from the airport and his flight was delayed, his luggage arrived but he didn't. They certainly had a concerned mother on thier hands. My other kids thought it was funny. I was stuck 2 1/2 hours away so the host herself went ahead and did the show. I'm still trying to recruit her. And you're right if the host does the recipe and shares the info it is a cooking show. Hope your feeling great soon!
 
gilliandanielle said:
... because I am not crazy!

That's debatable.


Sorry- it was a perfect set-up and I had to go for it. :)
 
Thanks all. This is very helpful. This might help me keep bookings that are more than 30 mins away from me if I can give them this option. I could even send them a PC recipe to make!
 
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  • #34
Ann- I would agree 99% of the time!
 
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Ok- she signed yesterday!She isn't sure if she will have the time to devote to the business, but she wants the free stuff, so she is just like us! I hope I can have a motivated recruit and not one that I have to call EVERY DAY!!
 
gilliandanielle said:
Ok- she signed yesterday!

She isn't sure if she will have the time to devote to the business, but she wants the free stuff, so she is just like us! I hope I can have a motivated recruit and not one that I have to call EVERY DAY!!

Great, congratulations. May she be motivated to meet all her sales goals to get that great free stuff.
 
gilliandanielle said:
Ok- she signed yesterday!

She isn't sure if she will have the time to devote to the business, but she wants the free stuff, so she is just like us! I hope I can have a motivated recruit and not one that I have to call EVERY DAY!!

Awesome Gillian!
Are ya feelin' better yet? I know you've been on here more the past few days...:cool:
 
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I have been feeling a lot better, but I am scared that it is going to come back! I have had more energy lately which DH appreciates. He likes when the dishes get done and he gets done, LOL! Sorry, had to throw that in there!
 
ROTF Gill! I know what you mean and I'm not even preggers!!! Sometimes it's all I can do to give DH a little "attention"...
 
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He had been suffering because in the morning I am queasy, he works all day, and by the time I get the kids in bed it is NOT happening! I have been so tired! He was excited to get some "attention"!
 
Gillian,
I did a show from my hospital bed before, it was a $1,000 show. The host just put me on speaker phone and I talked about products and answered questions.

Just another idea for you to toss around.
 
BTW congrats on your recruit!! It sounds like her membership here wasn't a waste after all.
 
gilliandanielle said:
He likes when the dishes get done and he gets done, LOL! Sorry, had to throw that in there!

Eeeewwwww...... TMI!!

Actually, that's pretty funny. :D
 
gilliandanielle said:
He likes when the dishes get done and he gets done, LOL! Sorry, had to throw that in there!

Did you really just say that? What a good laugh first thing in the morning:D
 
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LOL! Glad I could give you guys a laugh!
 

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