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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around preparations for Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales among Pampered Chef consultants. Participants share their personal experiences, discuss strategies for tracking orders and referrals, and express curiosity about the effectiveness of various promotional tactics.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shared their experience of modifying a previous flyer for Black Friday sales and invited others to share their plans.
  • Several participants expressed curiosity about tracking referrals and orders, particularly through the Pampered Chef website (PWS).
  • One participant explained their method for tracking referrals by asking customers for contact information and noting timestamps for orders.
  • Another participant mentioned their uncertainty about using PWS and suggested starting with phone and email orders until they felt more confident.
  • One participant detailed how to calculate discounts in the P3 system, sharing a specific example of applying a percentage off to an order.
  • Another participant expressed appreciation for the flyer design and noted a potential confusion regarding product descriptions.
  • One participant raised a concern about the financial implications of offering significant discounts on cookware.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the effectiveness and practicality of using PWS for tracking orders and referrals, with no clear consensus emerging on the best approach for Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.

Contextual Notes

Participants are primarily consultants sharing personal experiences and strategies related to holiday sales promotions, with varying levels of experience and confidence in using available tools.

Who May Find This Useful

New consultants or those looking for insights into holiday sales strategies and order tracking methods may find the shared experiences and discussions beneficial.

ChefNelson - I love your idea of FB teaser and RSVP. Any chance you'd share your words? Could I see your FB post?

Thanks in advance!
 
chefsolnick said:
For those of you offering "free" product like a SB or other recipe card collection, do you have those as inventory? Thanks!

I actually do have a ton of SB in inventory. I bought the Spring ones from the "While Supplies Last" section. I planned to use them as gifts to my hosts. But since I have so many, I decided to give those instead.

However, I am reconsidering that after reading the below response.

ShelbyMichalek said:
Though this isn't part of my sale officially - my flyer says there will be surprises for guests all day long and I'll be putting SB on orders.
I'll be adding that to their order and paying it via Consultant Gift. Not stuff that's in stock. This way that extra $1 helps toward the actual show and it's shipped directly to the customer with their stuff.
 
Here's what I used for my Facebook invite right now... so far 11 people have RSVPd and I don't know who 3 of them are (got a couple of messages from people who have referred folks). My plan is to update this listing with the specific sales on Monday and PM everyone who has RSVP'd "yes" or "Maybe". Unbelievable deals all day long via phone, e-mail or online order! There will be HOURLY SPECIALS, RANDOM FREEBIES, GIFT CERTIFICATES, and other SURPRISE BONUSES! Phone calls, e-mails, and online orders are time-stamped so that you can benefit from the specials whether you speak directly with me or not! (When ordering online, choose "Black Friday" as the show host or I will be unable to apply your discounts.)Sale details will be posted here and messaged to those who have RSVP'd "yes" on November 22 (and again Nov. 25). Feel free to invite a friend to the sale! In fact, when you refer 5 or more people to my Fabulous Friday sale, you will win a $40 gift certificate. Refer 10 or more and you'll receive a $75 gift certificate!!HOST A SHOW: Book a show in December and get 60% off TWO of 34 new products! We'll be in the Ogema area Black Friday - host a home cooking show that day and get an additional $20 in free product!
 
Thanks for sharing ChefNelson! Need to get on the ball and get ready for this sale, and your word choices will be most helpful! I appreciate it. :)
 
ChefNelson said:
Here's what I used for my Facebook invite right now... so far 11 people have RSVPd and I don't know who 3 of them are (got a couple of messages from people who have referred folks). My plan is to update this listing with the specific sales on Monday and PM everyone who has RSVP'd "yes" or "Maybe".

Unbelievable deals all day long via phone, e-mail or online order! There will be HOURLY SPECIALS, RANDOM FREEBIES, GIFT CERTIFICATES, and other SURPRISE BONUSES! Phone calls, e-mails, and online orders are time-stamped so that you can benefit from the specials whether you speak directly with me or not! (When ordering online, choose "Black Friday" as the show host or I will be unable to apply your discounts.)

Sale details will be posted here and messaged to those who have RSVP'd "yes" on November 22 (and again Nov. 25). Feel free to invite a friend to the sale! In fact, when you refer 5 or more people to my Fabulous Friday sale, you will win a $40 gift certificate. Refer 10 or more and you'll receive a $75 gift certificate!!

HOST A SHOW: Book a show in December and get 60% off TWO of 34 new products! We'll be in the Ogema area Black Friday - host a home cooking show that day and get an additional $20 in free product!


I was debating on sending out an event invite for my Black Friday sale but I love your wording and think I will do this. I was just worried about "bombarding" people!
 
ChefNelson said:
Here's what I used for my Facebook invite right now... so far 11 people have RSVPd and I don't know who 3 of them are (got a couple of messages from people who have referred folks). My plan is to update this listing with the specific sales on Monday and PM everyone who has RSVP'd "yes" or "Maybe".

Unbelievable deals all day long via phone, e-mail or online order! There will be HOURLY SPECIALS, RANDOM FREEBIES, GIFT CERTIFICATES, and other SURPRISE BONUSES! Phone calls, e-mails, and online orders are time-stamped so that you can benefit from the specials whether you speak directly with me or not! (When ordering online, choose "Black Friday" as the show host or I will be unable to apply your discounts.)

Sale details will be posted here and messaged to those who have RSVP'd "yes" on November 22 (and again Nov. 25). Feel free to invite a friend to the sale! In fact, when you refer 5 or more people to my Fabulous Friday sale, you will win a $40 gift certificate. Refer 10 or more and you'll receive a $75 gift certificate!!

HOST A SHOW: Book a show in December and get 60% off TWO of 34 new products! We'll be in the Ogema area Black Friday - host a home cooking show that day and get an additional $20 in free product!


Thanks for this! I'll be modifying it to fit my needs and using it on FB!
 
I love this forum! I have borrowed a couple of flyers for this, and loved then used the idea of putting together an event of facebook. Everyone on here is so full of wonderful ideas!! Thank you all.

So, here is the flyer I mashed together. Please give me your honest feedback. I'm planning on sending it out on Monday and again on Thursday.

Thanks so much!!!
 

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Thanks!
I was asked to do a Black Friday booth and was wondering what to do.
I found the flyer here, and tweaked it for my event (it's 3-7).
 

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dme.grant said:
I love this forum! I have borrowed a couple of flyers for this, and loved then used the idea of putting together an event of facebook. Everyone on here is so full of wonderful ideas!! Thank you all.

So, here is the flyer I mashed together. Please give me your honest feedback. I'm planning on sending it out on Monday and again on Thursday.

Thanks so much!!!

My suggestion is to not do free shipping. I just learned this and wish I hadn't sent my flyers out already. You don't earn commission on shipping. So give them something that costs about that much, put it on their order, and pay as consultant gift. It looks good otherwise. :D
 
Does anyone use Mike's designs? I'm contemplating sending out his Black Friday design, but had a question. He shows how HO has gift sets, but says they aren't part of the Black Friday sale. Anyone know what the reasoning would be behind that? Couldn't people still order that, as long as it was going in as an individual order?ETA: and he says that the sets are at a discount, but I calculate it to being the full retail value, just bundled to make it an easy gift idea.
 
babywings76 said:
Does anyone use Mike's designs? I'm contemplating sending out his Black Friday design, but had a question. He shows how HO has gift sets, but says they aren't part of the Black Friday sale. Anyone know what the reasoning would be behind that? Couldn't people still order that, as long as it was going in as an individual order?

ETA: and he says that the sets are at a discount, but I calculate it to being the full retail value, just bundled to make it an easy gift idea.

Some of the gift sets are only available online individual ordering.
 
I think it even says something about if placing orders at a show use the individual item numbers.
 
I'm quite tickled. I decided to do a Black Friday deal this year. I sent out my email today. I was doing 20% off Today (day BEFORE T'giving), and Thanksgiving day, then Friday before 11am = 15%, and between 11am-midnight is 10%. I've already gotten $105 in sales from two customers! It at least makes sure I am active for another month (which was my primary goal). NO where near anything for SAT, but that's ok. Depending on how the weekend turns out, I may do a Cyber Monday still too.....who knows.
 

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