Session 2 Discussion: Tote Bag Contacts From Last Week

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around participants' experiences and strategies related to using tote bags for making contacts in their Pampered Chef business. Various personal anecdotes highlight the challenges and successes encountered while engaging with potential customers.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares that they carry their tote bag everywhere but struggles with initiating conversations about it.
  • Another participant mentions they are organizing their tote to ensure it is ready for opportunities to engage with others.
  • Several users express the need to have their tote filled with materials to hand out when asked about it.
  • One participant is considering a custom-made tote to improve comfort and aesthetics, which they believe may boost their confidence in using it.
  • Another participant notes they have not received leads from using their tote but recognizes that persistence is key.
  • One participant recounts an interaction with a saleslady who inquired about cookware, but they felt hesitant to ask for contact information.
  • Some participants discuss potential conversation starters when someone shows interest in their tote.
  • One participant mentions using advertising on their vehicle to promote their business and shares a humorous encounter with international customers.
  • Another participant notes they stopped using their tote due to its appearance and weight, suggesting modifications made by a friend.
  • One participant provides a link to a seller on Etsy for catalog bags, indicating a resource for others interested in similar products.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the effectiveness of using tote bags for making contacts, with some participants expressing challenges while others share positive interactions. No clear consensus emerges regarding the best approach to using tote bags.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and reflections on their use of tote bags in various settings, indicating a range of comfort levels and strategies in engaging potential customers.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to Pampered Chef consultants looking for insights on using tote bags as a tool for networking and customer engagement.

Bren706
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I always carry my tote bage as my purse, but have not been making it a point to bring up the conversation first. When I do, it is usually by handing out a recipe card first.

I did hand out a few recipe cards last week, but for the most part, I was awful about getting their contact information. I think the biggest challenge was that I did not want to take up their time (I was at the checkout line, and there were people behind me).

There was a clerk at Walmart that saw my tote and asked me if I sell PC. I asked if she had been to a show lately. She replied that it had been a while, so I got her information to send her a catalog, and sent it out late last week. I called last night but got no answer, so I will try again in a couple days.

Anybody else in the class make contacts last week using their Tote bag?
 
Great job Brenda! I always take my tote with me. This week I really didn't leave home, other than work. We had so much to do at home. I'm organizing my bag tonight, to make sure I have everything "filled" inside it. I know I have the post office, dollar tree to do this week, so I'm going to focus on my tote.
 
I too always take my tote bag with me everywhere. I really need to focus on having it filled with stuff to be ready to hand things out when asked for stuff.
 
I take my bag with me but I'm considering getting a custom made bag from Etsy. I dislike how everything (like my wallet, keys, phone, etc.) all collect at the bottom and the bag isn't the most comfortable to carry.
I think something prettier and more comfortable would make me more confident about making my bag obvious to people.
 
I carry my bag everywhere and I have been doing that since Feb and I have gotten zero leads from it but I know it takes time.I also think I need to be a bit more assertive and when I notice someone checking out my bag I can bring it rather then always being at the mercy of others. Any idea of what to say if they are checking out your tote?
 
Anything! Are you a fan? Been to a party lately? Have you seen the new catalog?
 
I was out shopping for clothes last Thursday and had my tote with me. As we were walking out, the saleslady asked if I sold cookware (her husband had just bought a set of cookware). I explained a little bit of what we do and gave her a catalog, but I wasn't brave enough to ask for contact info... :( I'll have to go back to the store and find her again to follow up.
 
Practice makes perfect! ;) Eventually it will be second nature to you. :D
 
Shelby,
What is Etsy?
 
KathysueZ said:
Shelby,
What is Etsy?
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Etsy.com is a place where people sell handmade or vintage goods.
 
I have the advertising on the back window of my van. You should have seen me explaining to 4 Japanese people last night what Pampered Chef is, what I do & that Customs regulations prohibit me from selling to them. :(
 
Ha ha!If Etsy has a nice one, please share a link. I stopped carrying mine b/c it was looking ratty, and it was WAY TOO HEAVY. I carried a purse w/in a purse, like a wallet.One friend had somebody modify the tote, cut it in half and make a smaller purse, big enough to hold a mini catalog.
 
Currently the only seller that makes catalog bags is
http://www.etsy.com/shop/minigilmore
Check her out. You can pick your own fabrics from her HUGE stock.
 
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