Outlet Shopping Success: My $362 Order!

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around participants sharing their experiences and thoughts related to sending emails about outlet shopping deals and the resulting orders they received. Many express excitement about their successes and the potential for increased sales through outreach.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shared their experience of sending a newsletter and subsequently an email about outlet deals, resulting in a $362 order.
  • Several participants expressed enthusiasm and congratulated the original poster on their success.
  • Another participant mentioned they were inspired to send their own email about the outlet after hearing about the success of others.
  • Some participants discussed the mechanics of outlet orders, including the necessity for customers to place orders online and the role of the home office in sending summary emails.
  • One participant inquired about the use of host discounts for outlet orders, with others confirming that it is possible.
  • Several users noted the importance of targeting emails to customers rather than sending them to other consultants.
  • One participant shared their initial experience with sending an outlet email, which resulted in a small order, highlighting that even small sales can be rewarding.
  • Another participant mentioned that they had received a $34 order after sending an email about the outlet.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the effectiveness of sending emails about outlet deals, with many participants sharing positive experiences, while some express uncertainty about their own outreach efforts. No clear consensus emerges on the best practices for email outreach.

Contextual Notes

Participants are primarily consultants discussing their personal experiences with email marketing related to outlet sales. The thread reflects a mix of encouragement, inquiries about procedures, and sharing of individual successes.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for new and experienced consultants looking for insights into email marketing strategies related to outlet shopping and the potential for increasing sales through customer engagement.

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Yesterday morning, I sent out my newsletter. Then, early evening, when I found out about the great deals on the outlet, I debated if I should send out another quick email to my mailing list about the outlet.....well, I ended up sending the email, and woke this morning to a $362 Outlet order!!!

Wowsers! I'll take that!
 
WHOHOO Becky!!!!
 
I keep saying I am going to do that.... WOW!!
 
Becky, thank you for letting us know about your success. I saw the new items listed this morning and thought about sending out another e-mail. Now I will.
 
How do you know if you get an outlet order? Does home office email you, or where do you check that? The customers have to place the order online, right?
 
Yes, they have to place the order online as an individual order (not affiliated with a show). HO sends out summary emails. And P3 will now pick up those orders - not to submit, but so your monthly sales diary is accurate and you can add the customer to your contacts list.
 
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Quick!!!Can you use your host discount for the outlet???

Have someone on the line right now who needs to know this!
 
I'm pretty sure they can
 
ChefBeckyD said:
Can you use your host discount for the outlet???

Have someone on the line right now who needs to know this!
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Yes, when they check out it asks for their number in a box under the total!
 
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Thanks Ann & Janet!

I can't believe this! I just got off the phone with a past host who is placing a $150 order!!!

That's over $500 in sales from the outlet so far!
 
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Thought you might want to see the very short email I sent out about the outlet:I know I just sent a newsletter this morning, and I am sorry for bugging all of you again, but the Outlet on my website has been updated - and it is the most incredible selection of products at even more incredible prices!So, if you haven't visited the outlet in a while, check it out!!! You could get some great deals for Mothers Day, or Wedding or Shower Gifts, or Birthdays, or Teacher Thank-yous........It's FANTASTIC!To get to the outlet:
go to my website: /cookinwithbecky Click on the ORDER PRODUCTS option in the LOWER left hand. Go to Option 2. The listing for the OUTLET is the bottom selection.
 
ChefBeckyD said:
Thanks Ann & Janet!

I can't believe this! I just got off the phone with a past host who is placing a $150 order!!!

That's over $500 in sales from the outlet so far!
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I can believe it Becky!

It is a special blessing for your faithfulness. (You know what I'm referring to.)



Enjoy and be blessed today! :D
 
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janetupnorth said:
I can believe it Becky!

It is a special blessing for your faithfulness. (You know what I'm referring to.)



Enjoy and be blessed today! :D
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It's God's faithfulness I'm thinking of right now.

My show schedule is very light this month, and we have an addition/remodel going on. The rest of my schedule is very busy this month, and I didn't really have many other nights I could do shows anyway, but had been praying about my schedule, and about finances - what an answer to prayer!

Micah & I are meeting Rick for lunch (Fridays are "lunch with Daddy day"). I can't wait to tell him!
 
Do you need to have a website in order for your customers to place outlet orders? I havent reached my 4 shows yet, I just started last week.. and am just wondering. TIA!
 
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I'm sorry to keep gushing - but I really am doing it to encourage some of you to send an email about the outlet!

I just got an email from the customer who placed a $362 order letting me know she has been forwarding my email to her friends, and to look for at least 2 more orders to come!

Seriously - what do you have to lose by sending out an email? The way I looked at it last night was to think about if people would be more upset about a 2nd email in a day, or about losing out on such great deals? I decided that if I was the customer, I would expect to be told that there were such amazing deals available.
 
Thanks Becky!!
I just sent out my "e-mail" about the outlet!! I will let you know if I get any bites!! LOL!!
 
I just sent an email yesterday about HWC, but I bit the bullet and sent another one about the outlet just now. We'll see what happens....
 
Tig said:
Do you need to have a website in order for your customers to place outlet orders? I havent reached my 4 shows yet, I just started last week.. and am just wondering. TIA!
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Yes, you need a website. And you must be qualified because the outlet only shows up on individual orders.
 
To folks who are sending out their emails, please check that you don't just blindly send to your entire address book. I just got one (using Becky's wording, but from someone else) in my inbox. It's a waste of your internet resources to send to other consultants.
 
chefann said:
To folks who are sending out their emails, please check that you don't just blindly send to your entire address book. I just got one (using Becky's wording, but from someone else) in my inbox. It's a waste of your internet resources to send to other consultants.
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That's funny! Wasn't me - I sent mine last night and I have a "Pampered Chef Valued Customers" group that I BCC to. :)

Sorry, but as much as I love you guys, you just aren't my Valued Customers. ;)
 
Awsome Becky. What a way to start the day!
 
i want to send an e-mail about the outlet with the picktures but how do you get it on your e-mail without sending on the web site?
 
Okay Becky--inspired by you I just sent out my first ever e-mail about the outlet. If I have a fraction of the success you've just mentioned, I'll be thrilled!
 
THe first time I did an outlet email I got an $11.62 order, and I was probably as happy as you were. Honestly, you all should do it! Even the really small orders make your day!!

I saw that it was out there, but then took my time sending the email. After seeing this thread I sent mine out too! Thanks Becky for the encouragement!

:)
 
Thanks for the encouragement!!
 
I am new, where is this outlet. I can't find it.
 
I just had someone e-mail me a $34.00 order! :)
 
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YEA Janet!

The thing to remember is that we only get updated once a day about online activity, so don't be discouraged if you don't see anything right away. The way that I knew was by looking at my IPT and my Shipment Status on CC - but that doesn't always update right away either.
 
Becky I just sent an "Outlet Update" email! Hope I get a few extra orders. I don't have alot of shows this month. Thanks for the tip!
 
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