Question on Calling Someone After Mailing

[kaseydee]

I have started mailing a packet to all mothers of the brides to be listed in our paper. I do not know any of these people just found the info in our engagement listings. I look up their address in the phone book or if not there goggle them. My question is would you call them about a week or so after mailing? I don't want people to take offense to me contacting them without knowing them or their request.

 

[DebbieJ]

I would not call them. They did not give you their phone number. You would be soliciting, which PC frowns upon.

 

[kaseydee]

Thank you b/c I felt the same way. I would not be comfortable calling them. Just needed someone to back me up!

 

[Chef Gilles]

See I would call to amke a follow up and see if your package was received. I think it would be the professional thing to do....just don't be pushy!

 

[AnaCash]

Hi there! As a fellow Pampered Chef consultant, I can understand your hesitation in reaching out to these mothers of the brides to be. My suggestion would be to wait a week or so after mailing the packet and then follow up with a friendly phone call. You can introduce yourself and explain that you are a Pampered Chef consultant who noticed their daughter's engagement announcement in the paper and wanted to offer your services for their upcoming wedding. This way, they will understand the reason for your call and hopefully not take offense. Remember to always be polite and respectful, and let them know that you are available to answer any questions they may have. Good luck with your outreach efforts!