Kit Missing and First Show Looming

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around a participant's experience with missing products prior to their first show and the subsequent support received from the community. Participants share their personal experiences and offer encouragement as the original poster navigates this challenge.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expressed feelings of being lost due to missing products before their first show and shared their preparations, including online training and support from their recruiter.
  • Another participant offered emotional support and suggested reaching out to nearby consultants for product loans.
  • Several users mentioned the importance of studying recipes and preparing outlines for the show to alleviate nerves.
  • One participant shared their experience of feeling nervous during their first show but ultimately achieving sales and bookings, emphasizing the importance of knowing the recipes and products.
  • Another participant noted the excitement of receiving their products after a delay and the anticipation of using them for their show.
  • One participant humorously commented on balancing work responsibilities with their new business, reflecting on the excitement of receiving their products.
  • Another participant appreciated the sentiment of using the tools for profit, highlighting a positive perspective on the experience.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the level of anxiety experienced before a show, with some participants sharing their nervousness while others express confidence in overcoming challenges. No clear consensus emerges regarding the best strategies for preparation.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects the experiences of new consultants facing logistical challenges and the supportive nature of the community in addressing these issues.

Who May Find This Useful

New consultants or those preparing for their first shows may find the shared experiences and emotional support within the thread relevant to their own situations.

Geekgirl69
Geekgirl69
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The good news is the paperwork arrived Saturday. The bad news is, no products. My first show is coming soon, I spoke to HO, they will reship. My question is what can I do in the meantime to get ready for it. My recruiter is going to come down (about 2 hours drive) and bring her DCB and we are going to do the 10 minute pork but I have no real way to practice any kind of demo. I have been reading/doing the online training but I am getting myself more nervous by the minute.

The debit card isn't processed yet so I can't even get the website.

Feeling a little lost.

Thanks for reading/helping,
Lynda
 
Oh... {{{hugs}}} to you, Lynda.

Hopefully, this situation doesn't sour you on PC. It's really not a typical thing.

When you spoke to HO, did you tell them when your first show is, so they could ship the products overnight if necessary? Are there other consultants in your cluster (under your Director) who are near you and can lend you some products to practice with?
 
Study the recipes that you will be demoing...I sometimes just reread and reread my recipes...Also sort of make an outline of you show.
 
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No, my director is currently looking for a hospitality cluster for me but right now everybody is a few hours away. This is not souring me at all, HO was wonderful to talk to on the phone, very reassuring. I believe there is enough time for the products to get here before the show, I just wanted to be able to try some of the more complex ones. It is possible that the products won't be here before the cluster meeting, in which case I will just ask my director if we can meet a little early and let me use something.It's probably my nerves getting the better of me, the show is at my house and is 90% friends, I am sure they would let me babble endlessly and still support my new business.Thanks for the hugs.
Lynda
 
I just had my first show last night...I was very nervous, even though I knew everyone there!! They were sorta chatty, so they really weren't paying much attention to me. There were so many things I wanted to say that I didn't, and I lugged entirely too many products with me, but I've learned and will move on. I sold $501.75 in commissionable sales and booked a couple of catalog shows and 2 cooking shows. I'm excited, but glad it's over.

I don't have much experience, obviously, but just know your recipe and products. I took my tool turnabout with lots of tools and I'll do that every time b/c people loved seeing those products.

Good luck!
 
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Ok, I have to add that Fedex just came, apparently the two boxes got separated and delivered at different times. I can't wait till I am off the clock of my FT job so I can take everything out of the box.Thanks again for your advice!
Lynda
 
Everything will work out Linda... fortunately we have a huge support system! Your recruiter and the ladies here will have plenty to cheer you up and get you going! Good Luck with your new business!
 
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Ok, I have to add that Fedex just came, apparently the two boxes got separated and delivered at different times. I can't wait till I am off the clock of my FT job so I can take everything out of the box.

Thanks again for your advice!
Lynda
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So, you got your products today?:D
 
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Yes they just came about an hour ago. Wish it had been lunch break so I could tear the box apart but.... oh well, the price you pay to be a responsible employee.
 
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Responsible employee? What's that? (I say as I'm logged on here practically all day from work...)

Glad they came and have fun! Remember that the recipes for Super Starters are the last 2 in each section of the Season's Best - those will show pretty much everything in your kit, but no additional things that you don't necessarily have yet.

And - Welcome!
 
Geekgirl69 said:
Yes they just came about an hour ago. Wish it had been lunch break so I could tear the box apart but.... oh well, the price you pay to be a responsible employee.
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Make sure you let PC know you got the original box so they don't send out that replacement. (and yes, they would know eventually and have you send it back...:p )

Have fun at your show!
 
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BethCooks4U said:
Make sure you let PC know you got the original box so they don't send out that replacement. (and yes, they would know eventually and have you send it back...:p )
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I called them as soon as I got the box in the house. The gentleman I spoke with seemed a little confused but I told him I got the second box of the original shipment and that if the other one hadn't left yet, don't let it.

This shipment is heavy, I wouldn't want to make Mr. Fedex have to come back for it unnecessarily.
Lynda
 
Glad you got your stuff!!
 
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Thanks! I opened them all yesterday and had them all over the kitchen table. It looked like a shopping spree without the guilt because I get to use the tools to make money (and earn more tools of course).
 
This is a great phrase. I'm going to use it at my next show.

"It looked like a shopping spree without the guilt because I get to use the tools to make money (and earn more tools."

Trish in Texas
 

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