Pamper Your Business with Delicious Recipes - Get Chosen and Place Orders!

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around participants sharing their experiences and strategies for promoting their Pampered Chef businesses by pampering local businesses with food samples and product information. Several users discuss their personal experiences, challenges, and successes in this approach.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses nervousness about pampering a business for the first time and seeks advice on creating a flyer.
  • Another participant shares a tip from a conference about baking Warm Caramel Brownies and distributing them to multiple businesses along with catalogs and order forms.
  • One participant describes their experience of preparing to pamper an orthopedic surgeon's office, including concerns about logistics and the reception they might receive.
  • Several users mention the idea of contacting past customers and hosts to offer pampering as a warm-call strategy, suggesting it may yield better results than cold-calling.
  • One participant reports a successful experience pampering a business, receiving positive feedback and interest in placing orders.
  • Another participant expresses excitement about the success of their peer's pampering efforts and shares their own plans to try a similar approach.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the benefits of approaching familiar businesses for pampering, though individual experiences with success vary. No clear consensus emerges on the effectiveness of the strategy overall.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal anecdotes and insights based on their experiences with local businesses, highlighting the importance of comfort and familiarity in their approaches.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for creative ways to engage local businesses and expand their customer base may find the shared experiences and strategies helpful.

pamperedbecky
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Hi!
Does anyone have a flyer they've handed out when they pamper a business? Maybe just something explaining that "Congrats, you've been chosen to be pampered!" or something like that and it explains maybe what recipe they are enjoying and that they can place orders?

I'm planning to do this tomorrow for the first time to my ortho surgeon's office with the Mexican Chicken Lasagna and I want to be prepared. I'm nervous! This is totally stepping outside of my comfort zone, but I HAVE to do it!!!

Anything anyone has would be much appreciated. Thanks!
 
A lady talked about this last night at our kick off. She had gotten a tip at conference to bake the Warm Caramel Brownies recipe and split it into fourths and take them to 4 different businesses. I believe she just dropped off a catalog and some order forms after talking to someone. Will be interesting to hear about her results at our next meeting.
 
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I'm finally going to bite the bullet and do this today. I've heard about consultants doing this for over a year and I really need to branch out and get some new blood. I'm attaching the little "cover letter" I came up with for this. It's not that exciting, but I will also give them some catalogs, order forms and "The Sizzle" handout from Tasty Tidbits with upcoming specials.

I'm going with an "easy" office the first time around. After having thumb surgery earlier this year, I had MANY appointments at my orthopedic surgeon's office. They are all such nice ladies (that will hopefully make me less nervous!) and they've asked for catalogs and such but it never turned into orders or bookings, so I'm taking it into my own hands! I just hope they have a microwave big enough. If not, I'll have to take it somewhere else and bring them something pre-made next time. That's one of my big fears! But I want it to be a surprise and don't want to call ahead.

Take a look at the attachment and let me know what you think! Like I said, this is way out of my comfort zone and I'm already feeling nervous! I'll report back on how it goes. :)
 

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I have never had success with this, BUT at conference heard a twist that I loved the concept of. I haven't tried it yet, but one of my consultants did and it worked well.Instead of walking in blindly, call past customers and hosts and offer to pamper their businesses. It's a warm-call instead of a cold-call. Some people just cannot host because they don't have the time, space, etc. This is a great way to get the host benefits without doing a formal show. Plus, she's already a customer so she already has loyalty to you!Just a new twist on an old idea.
 
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finley1991 said:
I have never had success with this, BUT at conference heard a twist that I loved the concept of. I haven't tried it yet, but one of my consultants did and it worked well.

Instead of walking in blindly, call past customers and hosts and offer to pamper their businesses. It's a warm-call instead of a cold-call. Some people just cannot host because they don't have the time, space, etc. This is a great way to get the host benefits without doing a formal show. Plus, she's already a customer so she already has loyalty to you!

Just a new twist on an old idea.
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That's a good idea. That's why I"m hoping to use businesses that I've been in A LOT, like the one above. Another one is maybe my kids' pediatrician's office. I had another thought, but now I can't think of it. Probably the bank.
 
Yes- I agree on first approaching businesses where they kind of know you. When we think about it- between doctors, dentists, banks.... there are lots of places to start.
 
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:)Ok, so here's my report: I walked in around 11 am (a perfect time because there was nobody in the waiting room so the front desk ladies could listen/talk) and did my little schpeel (sp?). Right away they said "WHat a great idea!" I told them they were the first recipients and they were so excited. Three times they asked "Are there catalogs in there?" because I brought everything to them in a recyclable grocery bag: the DCB, bowls, forks, the green tomato to cut it and the mini serving spatula, as well as catalogs, order forms and a couple other blurbs. They were so appreciative and said it was so ironic I came in today because they were thinking what to get someone for a wedding gift! ONe lady was asking about the cookware and they were also chatting about hosting a show, but were so busy. I hope they still do!

I told them I"d come back Monday and get the DCB and pick up any orders. Within a few hours, I had a call on my voice mail that they wondered if they can turn in orders later next week because several of the office girls were on vacation until then and they want them to look at a catalog too! :party: Woo hoo. So it looks like I'm getting at least some orders from it. Hopefully enough for a show. I called later and they said they LOVED it! What a great first experience doing this. I have a periodontist's office that I was at a lot earlier this year too, so they may be my next stop because they were oohing and aahing over the catalog too.

So, I'm so happy I stepped out of my comfort zone and did this. I highly recommend it!:D
 
Way to go Becky! I'm really excited for you!!! :D
 
Sorry, just catching up while being away from DS. Becky this is fantastic! You inspire me! Did you know their microwave was large enough for the DCB or did you just "wing it"?

Keep us up to date on this! Would love to hear your results no matter what the result.
 
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I just winged it. I guess I would have hunted around for a different office if it didn't fit. THey are collecting orders until next Friday! I have no idea how many are ordering, but I"m crossing my fingers it's enough for a show.

I think I'm going to try another one next week. I'm getting nervous again just thinking about it, but this first group was fabulous and so appreciative!

I definitely would start off with places that know you. See how it goes!
 

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What is "Pamper Your Business with Delicious Recipes - Get Chosen and Place Orders!"?

"Pamper Your Business with Delicious Recipes - Get Chosen and Place Orders!" is a promotional initiative by Pampered Chef designed to help consultants enhance their sales by providing them with a selection of appealing recipes. This program encourages consultants to engage customers through cooking demonstrations and recipe sharing, ultimately leading to increased orders and customer satisfaction.

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What types of recipes are included in the program?

The program features a variety of recipes that cater to different tastes and dietary preferences. You can expect to find appetizers, main courses, desserts, and healthy options, all designed to showcase Pampered Chef products and make cooking enjoyable for your customers.

How do these recipes help increase sales?

These recipes are crafted to highlight the versatility and quality of Pampered Chef products. By demonstrating how easy and delicious meals can be prepared using these products, consultants can create a more engaging experience for customers, which often leads to increased interest in purchasing the featured items and other products.

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