Regaining Your Passion for Your Business

[krzymomof4]

How do you get it back? I like this business, but I am losing my passion for it. I could go on and on and complain about why I think I have lost it, but that kind of defeats the purpose of my post.

 

[susanr613]

Pretend you are writing a new "my story":

- what was your life like before PC
- what challenges did you face and overcome about pc?
- how has pc impacted your life? tangible benefits? intangible benefits?
- where can you see yourself taking your biz in the next 5 years?

good luck!

 

[mrssyvo]

I felt the same way last January (right around Leadership time) and I went to Leadership, mainly because I was too chicken to tell my director I was hanging up my apron. While at leadership, I decided that I would not quit until I gave my business an honest attempt- Not just going through the motions, but actually working my business (3-2-1, training cd's, etc) and I also re-visited my why- I just set some time aside to really think back on why I started my business in the first place. It is easy to get caught up in "business-things" that you forget why you started your business in the first place. Maybe set some time aside, and really think about these things, and then decide what you want to do. Only you can make that decision, and only you can work your business. The cd's and meetings will motivate you, but ONLY if you WANT to be motivated. It is not your husbands job, or your director's job, or even this forum's job to give you the drive to succeed- these are tools, but only if you use them. Once I made the decision to give it one more serious attempt, I got my drive back, but I decided I would work my business how I really wanted to- I took charge of my business- I set my schedule, I booked shows only when I wanted to book them, and I decided how far I really wanted to go for a show. The result is that I decided I really DID want to be a PC consultant, and I now love my business, I have a full schedule, and I signed my 5th consultant yesterday morning. I will walk at leadership, and I will do my best to teach my team these things I learned. They need to operate their business in a way that works for them, they need to decide for themselves what they want from their business, not to please me, or the "team" but what will work for them. That is the only way for them to be successful, and as a result, our team as well.

 

[BethCooks4U]

Talk to your director or if she/he isn't inspiring then go upline! I happen to be blessed with my upline director being an Executive Director. I had a slump earlier this year and we setup coaching calls (she made me accountable!) which turned me around.

1:1 training is the best way I have found to get your passion back.


In addition, take the on line training classes again. Going back to the basics is the perfect way to find your "Why" again.

 

[tlag1986]

I like everyones ideas of your why, but also remember we are helping our consumers find a better and cheaper way to cook. The power cooking recipes could help you refocus your why. Try not to think about selling products, but about helping our consumers.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

There are times when I don't have any passion for my business either.

I try to acknowledge it for what it is - a phase I'm going through. It's usually because I've had a not so great show (or string of shows), I'm not getting bookings the way I want, or I'm just too busy with the rest of my crazy life to expend any passion on PC at the moment. I remind myself that it's cyclical, and know that all it takes is one great show, or an exciting booking or recruit lead, and I'm right back there again, excited and raring to go!

I guess it does come back to your "why". I am doing this, not because I love the product, or because it's fun. I am doing this because it is a part-time job that is completely flexible and gives me the opportunity to be home with my son, and do all the other things I want to do in my life (job at church, volunteer at son's school, etc....). So, when there isn't passion, I remind myself that passion comes and goes, but I'm thankful I have a job that allows me to live the life I want!

I think everything in life is sorta like that. I mean, I love my DH passionately - but can't say that we are always full of passion for each other. (I like some alone time!) I also love my son with every fiber of my being - but there are times I wish he'd just go take a nap! I need to step away from him at times too. I am passionate about cooking - but some days I just don't want to cook. I love to read, but sometimes, I'm too tired, or I'd rather just veg in front of the TV.

Don't know if I'm saying this right - but I think that it's okay to not always be passionate. Passion comes and goes, because it's a feeling. But, I don't see that as a reason, by itself, to throw in the towel.

 

[krzymomof4]

I think I have lost my passion because I started my business for extra money to help with our income and I am just not seeing consistant results. I do try, but it has always been a struggle before now, and now with everyone's excuse of the economy..I am stuck in the mud. My DH wants me to get a job because we need consistant money for our budget.

 

[janetupnorth]

I think I have lost my passion because I started my business for extra money to help with our income and I am just not seeing consistant results. I do try, but it has always been a struggle before now, and now with everyone's excuse of the economy..I am stuck in the mud. My DH wants me to get a job because we need consistant money for our budget.

Then you have to think of how you can "dig in" again.

Does your upline help you? What have you tried?

Have you done a fall open house?
Have you sent out fall minis?
Have you revisited your list of 100 with something new like Power Cooking? Teach them how to save money with the economy - don't let them use it as an excuse.

...just some thoughts...

 

[darlinclem]

I think I have lost my passion because I started my business for extra money to help with our income and I am just not seeing consistant results. I do try, but it has always been a struggle before now, and now with everyone's excuse of the economy..I am stuck in the mud. My DH wants me to get a job because we need consistant money for our budget.

I live in a farming area that is hurting- not as bad as industrial areas but money is always tight. Since the economy has been crashing I have been having even better shows. I make sure to specify how great and affordable our tools are and how long they last (along with the guarentee). I show people in my cooking show how to save money/time (power cooking, Seasons Best). My show average has even gone up. We have to pass on our enthusiasm! If you aren't "feeling it" it is really hard to make your guests enthusiastic. Fake it if you have to.

I took about 5 months off earlier this year. I stayed active, barely, but I was just burnt out. Since I "came back" my guests have even commented on the difference in me. I now make my own schedule, make money and love what I do even more. I wasn't totally enthused about our new fall stuff but it doesn't matter. My customers are so I took their energy and used it!

Positive attitude! Make yourself your own cheering squad if you have to and don't listen to anyone that wants to add downers. I had a DH who was quite like yours. Now he even talks me up and said he can see a difference in our money and my attitude! I can be done!

Sorry to write so much.. got caught up :blushing:

 

[Nanisu]

I've lost my passion for directorship. I am so tired of no matter what I do, it doesn't motivate them. They whine about no bookings, i train and train and train on bookings. They don't come to the meetings--I keep them upbeat and positive, try to incorporate lots of fun--they have a ball when they are here and tell me--then it's like pushing a rope the next month to get them to even RSVP to come. I look at my team of 15, and 3 even submitted shows last month. I was so excited to be a director, have done this for 5 years, and been a consultant for almost 9, and I am fed up with this stuff.

 

[tabnat80]

Yeah, I'm in the same boat as you right now. I'm thinking about trying something different. I just haven't had a lot of luck lately with shows. As of right now, Monday night was my last show on my books. The show closed at over 900 dollars but my commissionable sales were only on 330. The host ordered most of the show. I drove over an hour round trip, bought my dinner out on the way and put 30 dollars gas in my car. Once I got home at 10:30, I had to unload all the car, wash all my stuff and didn't get to bed until after 12. I just get tired of all the effort of having to unpack my whole kitchen and "move" just to put on a show. I have tried to condense the stuff I bring but all in all, I've been feeling a tug to try another ds company for quite a while now. I've left it up to God and am praying over this daily. Good luck to you in your decision.

 

[pamperedpals]

Leslie I can't say much more than what the others have said. I was in the same situation you were a few months ago. I had to really re-evaluate why I was doing PC and did it still fit in with my life. I did alot of soul searching and reconnected with my why and I am glad that I did.

I just turned in my best month ever and it was my first month back.

You have to make the decision that is right for you.

 

[mrssyvo]

I understand how you feel, and at times, it can feel like you work and work, with no results- but try this- Since I have moved, I have decided that I am going to bloom where I am planted- Before I moved, I was traveling all over kingdom come, doing shows, begging for shows, and really doing much more work than I wanted to, especially with the cost of gas. Once I moved, I decided I would no longer travel far for a show, because it was not worth my time or $$- I will trade shows with another consultant, or do it as a catalog show, or combine the show with a vacation (which I did recently in South Carolina) I have become a bit hard also, as far as host coaching. I can show them how to have a successful show, but I will no longer do all of the work for them- they are getting TONS of FREE product, they can put forth a little bit of effort as well. Take control of your business, and when you respect your work, your hsotesses will also.

 

[amy07]

There are times when I don't have any passion for my business either.

I try to acknowledge it for what it is - a phase I'm going through. It's usually because I've had a not so great show (or string of shows), I'm not getting bookings the way I want, or I'm just too busy with the rest of my crazy life to expend any passion on PC at the moment. I remind myself that it's cyclical, and know that all it takes is one great show, or an exciting booking or recruit lead, and I'm right back there again, excited and raring to go!

I guess it does come back to your "why". I am doing this, not because I love the product, or because it's fun. I am doing this because it is a part-time job that is completely flexible and gives me the opportunity to be home with my son, and do all the other things I want to do in my life (job at church, volunteer at son's school, etc....). So, when there isn't passion, I remind myself that passion comes and goes, but I'm thankful I have a job that allows me to live the life I want!

I think everything in life is sorta like that. I mean, I love my DH passionately - but can't say that we are always full of passion for each other. (I like some alone time!) I also love my son with every fiber of my being - but there are times I wish he'd just go take a nap! I need to step away from him at times too. I am passionate about cooking - but some days I just don't want to cook. I love to read, but sometimes, I'm too tired, or I'd rather just veg in front of the TV.

Don't know if I'm saying this right - but I think that it's okay to not always be passionate. Passion comes and goes, because it's a feeling. But, I don't see that as a reason, by itself, to throw in the towel.

THANK YOU for putting into words what would not come out of my own mouth!

 

[Kathie's Kitchen]

I've had all the same feelings that all of you have had. I'm quite discouraged with my Director, have been since I started. I work for the Federal Government and there's no lunch room to hang flyers, I send out emails with the specials every month, call my friends that have said they'll have a show and still nooooooo takers.

 

[Kitchen2u]

There are times when I don't have any passion for my business either.

I try to acknowledge it for what it is - a phase I'm going through. It's usually because I've had a not so great show (or string of shows), I'm not getting bookings the way I want, or I'm just too busy with the rest of my crazy life to expend any passion on PC at the moment. I remind myself that it's cyclical, and know that all it takes is one great show, or an exciting booking or recruit lead, and I'm right back there again, excited and raring to go!

I guess it does come back to your "why". I am doing this, not because I love the product, or because it's fun. I am doing this because it is a part-time job that is completely flexible and gives me the opportunity to be home with my son, and do all the other things I want to do in my life (job at church, volunteer at son's school, etc....). So, when there isn't passion, I remind myself that passion comes and goes, but I'm thankful I have a job that allows me to live the life I want!

I think everything in life is sorta like that. I mean, I love my DH passionately - but can't say that we are always full of passion for each other. (I like some alone time!) I also love my son with every fiber of my being - but there are times I wish he'd just go take a nap! I need to step away from him at times too. I am passionate about cooking - but some days I just don't want to cook. I love to read, but sometimes, I'm too tired, or I'd rather just veg in front of the TV.

Don't know if I'm saying this right - but I think that it's okay to not always be passionate. Passion comes and goes, because it's a feeling. But, I don't see that as a reason, by itself, to throw in the towel.

Leslie, Becky said is perfectly. If I had quit every time I lost the passion for this business, I would have quit about 6-8 times in the last 8 almost 8 years! Getting back to WHY, remembering what made you excited about the biz will get you back on track. Don't be afraid to ask for help from your Director (or further upline too!)

I've lost my passion for directorship. I am so tired of no matter what I do, it doesn't motivate them. They whine about no bookings, i train and train and train on bookings. They don't come to the meetings--I keep them upbeat and positive, try to incorporate lots of fun--they have a ball when they are here and tell me--then it's like pushing a rope the next month to get them to even RSVP to come. I look at my team of 15, and 3 even submitted shows last month. I was so excited to be a director, have done this for 5 years, and been a consultant for almost 9, and I am fed up with this stuff.

For this very reason, you need to recruit a whole new team! Get those excited new recruits ~ this is how I get over this problem you're having.

 

[JAE]

krzymomof4, I'm so glad I met you at conference so I can know who I'm typing to. It's okay to not have passion, but don't give up if you don't want to get a different job. Remember your CS friends and the joy we can bring each other! That may help.

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

((krzymomof4)) What JAE said!I felt the same way when I was affected by cutbacks at my job ... I wanted my calendar filled YESTERDAY and was just frustrated when I was told that my business wouldn't be impacted for 3 months or longer ...Now that my calendar is finally starting to fill up ... I may be getting my hours back!Just wanted to say ... hugs .. I understand the frustration ... and defer to ladies much wiser than I ...

 

[aPamperedBride]

How do you get it back? I like this business, but I am losing my passion for it. I could go on and on and complain about why I think I have lost it, but that kind of defeats the purpose of my post.

I think Becky said it best, but since I've read the whole post, I might as well chime in and increase my post count!

PC has been my side business for 8 1/2 years now; I work fulltime and am the primary breadwinner in our home. I keep going back to what I once heard Nancy Jo Ryan say: "The only way this business doesn't work is if you don't." I first started for the money. I was buying a house and knew there'd be extra things I'd need. Then the friend who had turned me down decided to rent a room and I didn't need the money anymore. But I was having fun and learning how to cook so I kept doing it! Business was great until I got engaged and my focus changed to just keeping active....which is what I've done most of the last 5 years!

Having a recruit who needed the money helped keep me focused last year, but the year before - I kid you not, my sole motivation for staying active were the tax write-offs for my cell phone, internet service, etc. Now I'm back to maybe dreaming about directorship one day...but then I think, no, I don't want to work that hard here, my day job takes enough out of me as it is!

I participated in a conference call sponsored by my Nat'l Exec on Monday where we were encouraged to take the challenge of making November our best month ever! The first part of the call talked about sitting down and setting our goals: This business will provide money for X. I need to make X amount monthly for it, that translates into X many shows, I will work X nights to get there and so on. The main thing to take away from this is FOCUS! But not on all the negatives that you wisely chose not to post...FOCUS on what PC has to offer you and others and how you are going to make it happen! After all, you said you need consistent income. That means you need a consistent show schedule. In my experience of doing well and just barely making it, I have found that the business is easier to do and enjoy when you 'do' it on a regular basis. It honestly is harder to do one show a month than one show a week because you get out of the habit.

If your "why" has changed, find a new reason why. On the call, they told us to dream big and not to throw in the white towel before we tried. I told my husband on Monday that there wasn't anything I wanted bad enough to take the challenge. But trying to dream, Tuesday night I told him if I did just 3 shows a month, I could afford to have a maid service come every other week! Now after a long day in the office doing customer support for financial software, I'm much rather meet new people and try a new recipe than have to vacuum, dust or scrub toilets! I may not be taking the best month ever challenge (I'd have to top $3800 and honestly am not inspired enough to work that hard), I am setting a goal of $1250 in sales so I can do things I enjoy and pay someone else to do the things I don't! You don't want to work retail, you've already invested in PC, even if you don't feel passionate at the moment, smile in the mirror and make a call to a potential host or find an organization that needs a different kind of fundraiser and do a Power Cooking workshop for the group! Your business has the capacity to meet your needs and help others all at the same time!

I could go on and on, but I think you've got the idea! (Yes, I usually give a quarter's worth when asked for my two cents on something!)

 

[HockeyLover]

I feel you! While my passion for the products will never die, my passion for the business has turned into a pity party for myself. I am getting emails from HO monthly, letting me know that I am close to becoming inactive. I walk a fine line each and every month, scratching together shows to just keep going. I have been doing PC for 18 months or so and never really established myself outside my core friends and family. It has been a struggle to get bookings. Just a few days ago, I emailed everyone I know. Family, friends, hosts, guests, people I barely know, you name it, they got an email. I told them how it was, and that I needed their help to stay active. I have had many people call me and want to place orders. One of my coworkers told me she wants to become a PC consultant (MY FIRST RECRUIT - fingers crossed). The overwhelming responses from those I hold dear has really reignited my passion.
My main problem is and will be time. Where I don't have a consistent income from PC, I am working 50 hours a week at my day job. I spend 10 hours a day on the phone. The last thing I want to do the rest of the time? Get back on that darn phone. I know if I am going to make this a success, I need to do that. I know what needs to be done. Now it's time to do it.

The cliff notes to this rant? My friends and family were there for me when I started with PC. They remember the excitement and have helped me this week refocus and remember the excitement myself. Of course, the potential of a new recruit always helps!

 

[pamperedchef02]

I am way new but can still relate. I just qualified as of "this morning" and barely! I had all I could do to get the whole whopping $800 dollars in sales that I got. Some of that was outside my family and friends (as they hate to help anyone) but the rest was from my family which I had to practically beg for.

I haven't had the best "first" experience with PC so far. When my sister in law told me about PC and convinced me to sign up, she made it sound so easy. She made it sound fun also, which is about all she was right about. The rest has beena struggle!

It is too early in the game for me to throw in the towel (which I am NOT doing as I am having fun too) but I am discouraged a little. The first two weeks was so much fun! I got orders here and there, people wanted catalogs, I heared oowws and aahs etc. All up hill after that. I couldn't get one person to place a $5 order for nothing. I qualified by the skin of my teeth and I even ended up throwing in a total of about $200 by the time it was said in done just to make 4 shows out of what I had for sales totals.

Now, I am qualified with 1 show booked for this month. This show is booked by our Mom and Step dad. They also placed an order to help us! This show will be great but theres nothing else on my calendar so far.

Heres what I have done and I am sure you can understand my frustration at this point.

I have contacted 60 local business - all a radious of about 15 miles from me
I have contacted EVERY church in my area
I have emailed and snail mailed some other business and banks
I have given a "Customer Appreciation" proposal to ALL the banks, Dr's offices, Dentists etc.

I have placed flyers out EVERYWHERE, business cards, etc.
I have contacted ALL fairs and local events as well. I have even contacted all of my farmer's markets, expos, flea markets, etc.

Out of all of this = 0!!!!!!!!
Nothing. All I get is, we don't allow solicitation. Every single call I make or get is "sorry it sounds great but we don't allow solicitation!!!!!

I live in Maine and out here, solicitation is a big deal! How am I going to market to my area if I can't bring in a flyer, or post a business card or offer my services??? This limits me greatly!!!

Now, it really stinks to hear them say that my customer appreciation day sounds great and they would love to participate but by company policies say they can't allow solicitation.

This really stinks because I don't know how else to get my foot in the door. On my "customer appreciation" day, I only have literature and maybe one or two small products to show and thats it. How else can I market myself? I was thinking what if I just placed my business card on the bottom of my desserts where they are not actually visable and when they open their appetizer, my card would be there? Then I was thinking, I could make stickers with my information on them to tape the dessert closed? But, this isn't going to get enough attention for the work I will have to put into it and it won't get me bookings on the spot either. Most will just throw it away at the end!

So this really stinks because most of the businesses were interested but couldn't. If anyone has ANY ideas that might help me get in and follow policies but market myself at the same time, this would really help!!!

I am not sure what to do from here. Our biggest fair this month, is just about done and I was too late signing up so I can't do that until next year, but there are some other events going on that I will be participating in other then my booked show. I was going to sign up for a Bridal Show in Jan, it is the biggest one in my state! Others said it isn't worth it. So that might be out now too!!!

Man!

 

[mrssyvo]

I have found thast posting flyers, and mailing letters does not work unless you have personal contact with each one. The key here is face to face contact- I have found my most success by having a regular booth at the Famer's Market (I do 2 in the area) and I have met the most wonderful people, booked tons of shows, and several recruit leads. Read the papers, and look for Fall festivals in the area, call Chamber of Commerce, and see if there is something going on. I am convinced that this is what has enabled me to have the best Fall since I started(3 years) It is a numbers game, the more people you connect with face to face, the more your bookings will increase, the more recruit leads,etc. Also, the bookings from the Farmer's Market, has gotten me into so many different groups of peoples, than if I just booked from my church, or my own neighborhood, or my own group of friends. Doing something like this will get your circle spead far and wide.

 

[krzymomof4]

I am trying to find my passion again and picking myself up by the bootstraps so to speak. I have been on the phone and emailing with no results. I even tried Becky's version of the mystery host and only 1 bite.
Any ideas?

 

[mamadugan]

I know how you guys feel!! I have been doning this since april and Sept was my best month!! My comm sales were over 3,000. YIPPEE for me but that is it...no more bookings! I have 7 kids and really wanted this to be a good second income for us. BUT I just don't have a heck of a lot of time to get on the phone and call people at the end of the day. I am drained at my shows and they aren't that exciting!! We can't afford to put kids in daycare so I can get a second job. I have a degree for education but teachers just don't get paid that much! I guess I have to get on the phone and ask......I hate getting on the phone and asking.....for bookings....I am not getting that much support from my director, i dont even hear from her much unless I email her. I have a hospitality director but it seems that I don't fit in to her challenges or anything. My director says I have won all of this stuff at the meetings but I havent seen any of it....UGH!! I was so excited to get this going but have really realized how hard one has to work to keep it up andwouldn't be much easier getting a steady job to help pay bills???

 

[pamperedkyle]

I have to say the biggest thing that you can do wrong for your business is to let your life or current situtation affect your business..I have done it twice and regreted it..Luckily I got my but back in gear and am off and flying...Phone calls are not something that you have to sit down for hours to do..even if you make two an hour. or 3 a day..three a day is not hard..I have a busy life but I make the time to do it...try doing some craft fairs in your area just did one yesterday and got 5 bookings..another big thing is attitude..you have to be excited about it to get others excited about it and to buy it..it stinks that your director is not there to support you..Thank god I have a great director most of you probably know her Jillian Eisenberg now Jillian Grant. So i am very luck there..I will ask her what you can do in your current non supportive environment..It would help if you had the support so I can understand how that would make you feel..Don't give up...you can do this...

 

[pamperedkyle]

I would not target businesses...its individual people that you need to be targeting..Do you have children???Send them to school with a catolog to give to there teachers with the host specials and something explaining the host benefits..There has to be some sort of craft fair around you should go to your towns or counties website and look for events there...or just do a craft fair search on the web with your counties name in the search as well..that is how I can across a bunch of events..THis is the time of year for alot of craft fairs..I wish you luck..talk to your director

 

[aPamperedBride]

I know how you guys feel!! I have been doning this since april and Sept was my best month!! My comm sales were over 3,000. YIPPEE for me but that is it...no more bookings!

At your next show, offer an incentive for booking...women love incentives! Since you are new, you may not have extra stuff on hand, but you can order a free gift on the host's order form when she keeps her original show date. Different ways to do this include offering a product like the Food Chopper for the dollar amount of the date (costs $9 when she hosts on Nov. 9th), putting a Quikcut Paring Knife in her packet and telling her she can trade it for the Paring Knife with Honing Case when she has 12 adult guests at her show on her original show date, offering a FREE party if she books on a certain night (you bring the ingredients and paper goods), etc. Make sure you are mentioning the benefits and asking people to host. Few people will just volunteer to have their own party.

I'm putting the Do You Love a Bargain flyer and the Tic Tac Toe flyer from here in my host packets to help keep them focused on bookings, too.

 

[WonderMonkey]

I am new, and I haven't even signed up yet. I don't think I'm going to worry about being qualified (not even sure I know what that really means) or making any other type of goal. I think I'm just going to let it go where it may with whatever level of effort I put into it and see what happens.Having said that I'm sure if I put forth what I think is some pretty good effort and some pretty good angles and nothing comes of it I will be frustrated as well.

 

[baychef]

I too am a director and have been discouraged with my business and then sometimes with the business of others on my team. But I check my attitude when I feel like this. Here is what I have come up with!

To keep motivated, I subsribe to different direct sales motivational companies. The best for me has been Karen Phelps (Postive Attitude for Peak Performance) and Belinda Ellsworth (Step into Success). Zig Zigler is great too!

The motivation you are looking for, comes from within. Look at the time you would devote outside the home to work another job. Are you putting in that same time with your PC business? Will you have to pay for child care, will you spend less time with your family, will you have to purchase clothes for this job? (there are many more factors that only you can weigh). Can you write off your mileage to this "other job"?

When have you enjoyed your business? Try to recreate this.

You have to sell this business to yourself. Take the online classes one more time. Are you really saying the word choices? Some are corny, but use them until your own natural words flow...practice. What do you have to lose?

There is so much to the phrase...Dream, Believe, Achieve. We find dreaming VERY easy!!! Believe....depending on how easy and/or good business is determines how much we believe. Achieving is a direct result of our belief system. If you truly believe, you will devote more energy into talking directly with people. Flyers, e-mails, etc. will usually not result in much, if any, business. As Belinda Ellsworth says...you have to be "knee to knee" with people. Talk to people.

Personally, I think that if we feel we believe...and we are wrong, then we think we may look like a fool. None of us wants to look like a fool.

What I am planning on doing to help my business is to breakdown the cost (locally) of some of our recipes. Then compare them to fast food and Schwan's. Does anyone have Schwan's or the Rich Plan in their area? Have you looked at the prices of this stuff? Have you looked at the nutritional value? Same with fast food. Yet, these places are THRIVING!!

Find out what your customers' challenges are and ask them, "If I could show you and your friends how The Pampered Chef could help you serve economical meals in less than 30 minutes would you be interested in inviting some friends over to learn also?"

I hope this helps. If someone hasn't felt this way, at least once about their business, they are most likely not telling the whole truth. It's how you help yourself out of where you are to a place of where you want to be.