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Discussion Overview

This thread explores the experiences of Pampered Chef consultants in Maryland seeking local support and connections within their business. Participants share their locations, support systems, and personal experiences regarding community engagement.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses a lack of local support and inquires about others nearby.
  • Another participant shares their location in Baltimore and mentions friends in surrounding areas.
  • A participant from Easton congratulates another on their new status and reflects on their past experiences at a conference.
  • One consultant in Waldorf recounts their challenges in finding local support and ultimately signing with a distant consultant.
  • Another participant mentions their move from Texas and the absence of local connections.
  • Several participants discuss their reliance on weekly calls and online communities for support.
  • A participant in Westminster notes having a strong support system in their area.
  • One consultant from Sykesville describes logistical challenges in attending cluster meetings due to distance.
  • A participant expresses interest in organizing a meetup during a visit to Baltimore.
  • Another consultant shares their positive experience with a hospitality group in Owings Mills.
  • One participant suggests the need to recruit and create a local support group in Southern Maryland.
  • A consultant identifies as a Director in Denton and offers their contact information for support.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the availability and effectiveness of local support systems, with some participants expressing satisfaction while others indicate challenges in finding adequate support.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and challenges related to their locations in Maryland, highlighting the diversity of support systems available across different areas.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants in Maryland seeking to connect with others in their region or looking for insights into building local support networks may find this discussion relevant.

4kids4me
4kids4me
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My team is all over the US, and have no local support. Wondering if anyone here is near me. :) Thanks!
 
I live in Baltimore, MD (near JHU) but have friends on the eastern shore and south towards DC. Where are you?
 
I am on the Eastern Shore in Easton.

BTW - Mandy congrats on the "NEW" Future Director status. I knew when you shared a ride with us at conference last year that you would go far fast.
 
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I'm in Waldorf. I only know of 1 other consultant around here - I went to her show at a friend's house and called her for 2 months asking her to let me sign up and she continually blew me off! So I finally signed with a lady I knew online through one of my yahoo groups! I bet she's kicking herself now!!!
 
so what are you guys doing for support (besides CS) if you don't have a cluster or hospitality?
 
I am in Frederick - I moved here from TX, so my cluster is in TX still and I also don't have anyone around me!!
 
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I do a weekly call with my upline and read everything here that I can! You all here are my support. :)
 
4kids4me said:
I do a weekly call with my upline and read everything here that I can! You all here are my support. :)
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I know the feeling............
Unfortuanately I do not get a weekly call
 
i should also mention that I do have a local cluster,however I'm not sure if it is the "right" group for me.
 
I am in Westminster, we have a great support system up here!:D
 
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Cool - I'm doing a show in Westminster at the end of the month. :)
 
good luck!
 
I'm in Sykesville. Not a whole lot of local support here (I signed up under one director who was leaving the business, so she had me cancel and sign up under someone closer to me -- only THAT director has just moved to the area so her whole cluster is in Southern Maryland and it makes no sense to drive 60 miles each way to attend a cluster meeting (especially since they are timed so that it would take me 2 hours each way to get around both the Baltimore AND DC beltways). They do have an on-line yahoo group -- but since December I've spoken to my director only twice and met her just once.

However, I am doing pretty well (thanks to this group!).

Laura
 
Ok All you MD people! I am coming to visit a friend in Baltimore. Wouldn 't it be cool to get together? I am coming down the weekend of Memorial day. My friend and I plan on going out Saturday night in Baltimore! Anyone up for it???
 
I'd be happy to, but Memorial Day weekend is my wedding anniversary, however, keep me in the loop on the plans and if I can make it I will!
 
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That does sound fun - depends on which day I guess. My bday is the 26th and my daughter's is hte 27th. We are celebrating her bday on Saturday, not sure what we're doing Sunday or Monday. Keep me in the loop, too. :)
 
I live in Western Maryland and have a great support team. My director was one of the people who did a workshop last year at national conference - Bookings - fill your calendar

~
 
I use to live in Landover, MD, I miss it so much. DC was awesome, there was so much to do.
 
I live in Arbutus, MD. Real close to UMBC/ Catonsville area. I have a GREAT Hospitality group in Owings Mills and get lots of support and information from them. My director is in Bel Air and I get support from her too!
 
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Guess I'll just have to start recruiting and create my own support group here! My far-away team is wonderful and my director is really helpful, but apparently I've found a need down here in Southern MD!
 
I grew up in St. Mary's, so I am surprised you don't have much support! I always see consultants at the county fair, but that's not until September. Good luck!
 
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Far as I know there aren't any consultants around here that are Hospitality Directors. I know my director has been looking. Wahhhhh!
 
I am a Director and I live in Denton, MD! Call me 410.479.9069.

Norma Goolsby-Thomas
11 years
 
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Thank you Norma! I sort of found a group around here - they're meeting no 5/9. If it doesn't work out (there may be tension), I"ll definitely give you a call and consider making the drive out to Denton. Is that where you guys meet?
 
Hey Norma are you going to conference? I live in Easton. I'm in wave 1, and can't wait.
 

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