March Madness: All the Fun and Business Events of the Month

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses the various business activities and events that Pampered Chef consultants have planned for March. Participants share their experiences regarding scheduled shows, cancellations, and strategies for booking additional events.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares that they have a busy March with multiple shows scheduled, including a kick-off show for a new consultant.
  • Another participant mentions hosting a show at their home due to postponed events and expresses concern about not having their first cooking show until mid-March.
  • Several users mention their goals for earning mid-season products and express enthusiasm about their upcoming shows.
  • One participant notes having a mix of cooking and catalog shows scheduled, aiming to increase their bookings for the month.
  • Another participant expresses frustration over cancellations in February but is optimistic about their March schedule with multiple events planned.
  • Some participants share their strategies for booking additional shows, including making phone calls to potential hosts.
  • A few participants express their desire to earn specific promotional items, such as the HWC apron, and share their progress towards that goal.
  • One participant reflects on their limited bookings and the challenges they face in securing dates with potential hosts.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ significantly among participants regarding their March schedules, with some expressing excitement about numerous shows while others report fewer bookings and challenges in securing events.

Contextual Notes

Participants are sharing personal experiences related to their business activities as Pampered Chef consultants, focusing on their individual schedules and aspirations for the month of March.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for insights into how others are managing their schedules and booking strategies during a busy month may find this discussion relevant.

I only have 3 shows booked. I AM Going to call this weekend....cause I really want 8 shows/month.
 
I have three shows, 8th,15th, and 29th!!!! I am so excited this is the most shows that I have had in one month since I started mybusiness!!!!
 
mommyhugz1978 said:
I have three shows, 8th,15th, and 29th!!!! I am so excited this is the most shows that I have had in one month since I started mybusiness!!!!

me too! Mine are all in one week! haha
 
gilliandanielle said:
I have shows on the 10th & 11th that won't count for either award

What, your commission isn't good enough for you??? :p :p :p :p :p :rolleyes:
 
Not too shabby!I have 10 cooking shows booked for March and 2 cattys...and I already have 8 April and 3 May!!!! Yippeee!:D
 
your brave....... I want to be doing four or more shows a month...... that is my goal and I know that I can achieve that...... I have two recurit leads as well.....




Winnipegk said:
me too! Mine are all in one week! haha
 
What is your secret to that many shows in a month?

fruit76loop said:
I have 10 cooking shows booked for March and 2 cattys...and I already have 8 April and 3 May!!!! Yippeee!:D
 
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I got home awhile ago and my show is at $758 with my recruit signing as soon as her show is processed!!!:D
 
You know - when I sit back and look at things logically I have to laugh at myself.
I already own TWO pink HWC aprons...plus 3 denim ones, a red one, a blue one and a red, white & blue one (all PC of course). But dangit, I WANT the new pink HWC apron. Do I need it? No. Do I need the new HWC products? No - but I sure woudl like them...but heck, they only add up to $19 so I can easliy buy them for myself. But here I am busting my butt to get three shows in & donw before the 15th so I can get all this *stuff.*
I am a sucker for stuff.
I work so hard to eanr incentives...often of stuff I don't want or need...but I have this deep-seated NEED to get the incentives - LOL
Dangle that carrot in front of me and I'll work like a dog!
 
Ginger428 said:
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww..........sorry.........:(
Thanks Ginger- I am going to make up for a lackluster Jan & Feb with a blockbuster March!! Whoo hoo! I am so glad we have new products!!
 
DebbieJ said:
What, your commission isn't good enough for you??? :p :p :p :p :p :rolleyes:
Too bad it is already spent, LOL! I guess I will take the commission, but I would rather have some recruits qualify so I can get recruiting points... why can't they just get their shows in? I need to be earning something at all times!! :D
 
dannyzmom said:
You know - when I sit back and look at things logically I have to laugh at myself.
I already own TWO pink HWC aprons...plus 3 denim ones, a red one, a blue one and a red, white & blue one (all PC of course). But dangit, I WANT the new pink HWC apron. Do I need it? No. Do I need the new HWC products? No - but I sure woudl like them...but heck, they only add up to $19 so I can easliy buy them for myself. But here I am busting my butt to get three shows in & donw before the 15th so I can get all this *stuff.*
I am a sucker for stuff.
I work so hard to eanr incentives...often of stuff I don't want or need...but I have this deep-seated NEED to get the incentives - LOL
Dangle that carrot in front of me and I'll work like a dog!
This is exactly where I am at!! I HATE aprons and look horrible in them. I can't even wear it for HWC shows because I refuse to drape fabric over my giganto bump, especially by the time May rolls around! I don't need it, but just because it is there I HAVE to earn it. I didn't get anything done in January and I am still bummed that I missed out on the cookware bags!
 
Gillian,

How is your bump doing?
 
Still there, thanks for asking! I have had more contractions and "lady pressure" today so I am trying to take it easy, but I feel the pressure whenever I stand up no matter what I am doing. My real doctor (I saw an on-call at the hospital) was a lot more concerned due to my history of dialating quickly and without warning and wants to see me weekly (16 more weeks until my due date...ugg). Hopefully I can bake her long enough that she can come home with us! I have never left a baby at the hospital and don't know if I could handle it.
 
I haven't had to do that either, but my mom did with my youngest brother. He was 6 weeks premie. We lived in Anchorage and she was able to be at the hospital everyday, while the three of us older kids were in school.
 
I didn't know you were from Alaska! I am hoping to make it long enough that I can stay in Wasilla and not have to go to Anchorage. I would hate to not only leave her at the hospital but to have to drive into Anchorage every day to visit her!!
 
All of us kids were born in Anchorage. We moved outside in 72, when I was in the forthe grade, to West Virginia and then in 78, just finished my sophomore year, moved to Oregon. I have been here ever since. I still have a lot of family up there in Anchorage, Sterling, and Palmer.
 
I was born in Anchorage too, but in 1985 :)

I was born at Humana Hospital (That dates me enough because it is called Alaska Regional Hospital now!)
 
Uhmmm.... That's the year I got Married!!!!!
 
Yeah... I am a young'un!! We lived in Anchorage until I was 9 months and then my parents moved to the Valley for the slower pace. 20 years later they are building in Willow for the slower pace there because the Valley is booming now!
 
Okay here is my schedule for March. 1 show closing tomorrow. My DH is doing a catalog show at work. :D Cooking shows on the 10th, 16th, 17th, 24th. I am still looking to do 2 more. :D
 
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dannyzmom said:
You know - when I sit back and look at things logically I have to laugh at myself.
I already own TWO pink HWC aprons...plus 3 denim ones, a red one, a blue one and a red, white & blue one (all PC of course). But dangit, I WANT the new pink HWC apron. Do I need it? No. Do I need the new HWC products? No - but I sure woudl like them...but heck, they only add up to $19 so I can easliy buy them for myself. But here I am busting my butt to get three shows in & donw before the 15th so I can get all this *stuff.*
I am a sucker for stuff.
I work so hard to eanr incentives...often of stuff I don't want or need...but I have this deep-seated NEED to get the incentives - LOL
Dangle that carrot in front of me and I'll work like a dog!

I say the same thing Carolyn!!!:D :D :D Dangle that carrot in front of me and I will earn it!!! Hey Free is FREE, right?:D
 
PampMomof3 said:
I say the same thing Carolyn!!!:D :D :D Dangle that carrot in front of me and I will earn it!!! Hey Free is FREE, right?:D

EXACTLY!!! I love being at shows & holding up things I've earned for free, & sharing that with my guests. It gives a good image for PC I think.
 
I have seven shows this month, possibly eight. I had one last night (March 1) & have the rest on March 5, 9, 11, 17, 25, 31. One of the outside orders from my last Feb. show wants to have a March show, but I haven't gotten ahold of her yet. Hers would have to go on March 22 because that's my last open date left. I'm not doing more than 8 shows a month. Possibly less now b/c I'm 8 weeks PG & they are wiping me out! I'm excited to get the HWC apron! I should also definitely get the mid-season b/c I also have some April shows on the calendar already too!
 
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pamperedgirl3 said:
I have seven shows this month, possibly eight. I had one last night (March 1) & have the rest on March 5, 9, 11, 17, 25, 31. One of the outside orders from my last Feb. show wants to have a March show, but I haven't gotten ahold of her yet. Hers would have to go on March 22 because that's my last open date left. I'm not doing more than 8 shows a month. Possibly less now b/c I'm 8 weeks PG & they are wiping me out! I'm excited to get the HWC apron! I should also definitely get the mid-season b/c I also have some April shows on the calendar already too!


That's AWESOME! Keep up that momentum!!!:D
 
I'm all about earning the stuff, too. My DH just rolls his eyes when I open the packages and start doing the happy dance. He thinks I have plenty. I think there's no such thing.
 
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raebates said:
I'm all about earning the stuff, too. My DH just rolls his eyes when I open the packages and start doing the happy dance. He thinks I have plenty. I think there's no such thing.

My dh and yours would get along great! :p He thinks that I don't need ANYTHING else but I tell him FREE is FREE and I will EARN it so I don't have to BUY it. That usually shuts him up!:D
 
I have 4 right now but think I will do the 24 in 24 tonight or tomorrow and see if I can't get a packed calendar
 
My DH doesn't even blink anymore when the Fedex guy comes. He always says "As long as I didn't pay for it!". I got my new consultant tote (FREE!) yesterday and my kids took turns riding in it! It is HUGE!
 
PampMomof3 said:
My dh and yours would get along great! :p He thinks that I don't need ANYTHING else but I tell him FREE is FREE and I will EARN it so I don't have to BUY it. That usually shuts him up!:D

Maybe there should be a support group for spouses of PC consultants. They could all sit around and complain about how their kitchens (and, honestly, several other rooms) have been taken over by PC products. :)
 

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