Pws Wishlist for Hosts: Maximize Your Hosting Experience with Added Features

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Discussion Overview

This thread discusses the functionality and utility of the wishlist feature for hosts within the Pampered Chef system. Participants share their experiences and questions regarding how the wishlist operates, its limitations, and its role in the hosting process.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the wishlist's ability to calculate totals, including discounts and host specials, expressing uncertainty about its usefulness beyond item listing.
  • Another participant confirms that the wishlist does not compute any totals or take discounts into account.
  • A participant asks whether wishlists can be created for guests or are limited to hostesses, seeking clarity on accessing the wishlist.
  • One participant shares their method of using printed sheets for guests to create wishlists, detailing how they manage the wishlist during shows and after submissions.
  • Another participant notes that the wishlist is primarily a tool for hosts to track their desired items and sales needed for free products, also serving as a guide for demonstrations.
  • One participant mentions that they rarely check the wishlist, as most hosts do not utilize it, sharing a humorous anecdote about a host's misunderstanding of the wishlist's function.
  • A participant expresses frustration that the wishlist does not transfer to the P3 system, highlighting a perceived gap in functionality.
  • Another participant recounts a specific experience with a hostess who wanted a large number of items but settled for free products, asking for guidance on locating remaining wishlist items.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the wishlist's functionality and usefulness, with some participants finding it valuable for tracking host desires and others expressing frustration over its limitations and lack of usage.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and practices related to the wishlist feature, reflecting varied levels of engagement and understanding of its capabilities.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking to understand the wishlist feature's functionality and its practical applications in managing host shows may find this discussion relevant.

JenniK
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Is the wishlist useful for anything besides adding items so they have a list? Will it calculate the hosts total or anything (including half off and host specials)?

Also, if it does any special calculating, will it do it for July orders with the extra free product?

TIA!
 
No, the wishlist doesn't compute any totals. It doesn't even take half-price or discounts into account.
 
Can we enter a Wish list for any Guest, or just for Hostess'?

How can we access the Wish List? Does it show up on our Contact List, if we check there? Since I don't have anyone's Wish List, at this point, I wondered if anyone can tell me.
 
The wish list is just for your reference. What I do is give each guest a sheet that I printed on Excel at the show & offer them the opportunity to make a wish list. I data entry the wish list (you can do it from the show screen if they are a buying guest or you can go to the contacts screen to enter the items). I do it on the cooking show screen. If a guest wrote down 7 items, bought 2 and forgot to mark them off the list, P3 automatically deletes those 2 items from the wish list when I submit the show.When doing the hostess benefits, I data entry EVERYTHING that the hostess wants on her wish list & then start clicking the button at the bottom of the screen to "move" the most important items on her list from the wish list to the list of items that she's buying. If her total is more than what she wants to spend, we can start moving items off the purchase list & back onto the wish list with a click of a button. It's way easier than deleting & re-entering items.After the show is submitted anything that the host/guest added to their wish list that wasn't purchased at the show is still in my computer. Each time a new monthly host/guest special is posted, I do a P3 search for the item numbers which generates a list of who wanted those items. I can then e-mail each person & let them know that there is an item (or multiple items) on their wish list that will be on special in _____ month as the host/guest special. Sometimes, this will encourage someone to host a show to get more items off their wish list.
 
On PWS, the wish list is just for hosts. It's a tool for them to see how much they need in sales to get everything they want free, as well as being a guide for you to know what to demo (or even to use as a shopping list for those hard-to-close hosts).
 
I rarely even look at the wishlist online.:o Most of my hosts never even go there, so I stopped checking it.

Then, yesterday I was trying to get my host to choose product to close a show, and my host called and in a sort of exasperated voice said "well, didn't you get my wishlist? I want what's on there". He thought that by filling that out, it automatically put in his order for his show. He had just been waiting for me to contact him with his total.

Oops!
 
It really SHOULD transfer to P3. Crazy that it doesn't, huh!?!?
 
Sheila, thanks for your response. I had one hostess who wanted over $700 from the catalog, and settled for just the free stuff. I will have to play with that show, and see if the items she did not get FREE, are still on the wish list. I don't have time right now.

Can you walk me through where I need to go, to locate the items that might be left on her wish list?
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pws Wishlist for Hosts?

The Pws Wishlist for Hosts is a feature designed to enhance the hosting experience by allowing hosts to create a personalized wishlist of Pampered Chef products they would like to receive as rewards for their successful parties. This feature helps hosts maximize their benefits and ensures they receive items they truly want.

How can I create a wishlist as a host?

Are there any restrictions on the items I can add to my wishlist?

While hosts can generally add a wide range of products to their wishlist, there may be some restrictions based on promotional offers or specific items that are not eligible for host rewards. It’s best to check the guidelines provided by Pampered Chef to ensure that the items you select can be redeemed as part of your hosting rewards.

How does the wishlist benefit my guests?

The wishlist not only benefits hosts but also provides a clear idea for guests on what the host would like to receive. This can encourage guests to make purchases that align with the host's preferences, making the party more enjoyable and personalized. It also helps guests feel more connected to the host's experience.

Can I update my wishlist after I’ve created it?

Yes, hosts can update their wishlist at any time. If you find new products you’d like to add or if your preferences change, simply log back into your account and modify your wishlist accordingly. This flexibility allows you to keep your wishlist current and aligned with your needs throughout the hosting period.

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