Should I Call the Guy Who Called About My Ad at 4am?

[pchefkristin]

Ouch - I even trimmed the ad a bit and they quote on the paper I talked to was asking over $100 for the ad. Now it is a paper that cover several mid sized cities. I think I might have to try something shorter

That ad ran me $42 for one week.... course, even at county wide, we are lots of small towns.

 

[Skye]

I just placed the Wedding Registry ad from Merril in a local paper (300,000 get it) and it cost me $190.00~OUCH! I didn't know that we were allowed to create our own, I never would have used Merrills ad, I didn't like it that much. I thought we had to use theirs?

 

[CAmomCookin4U]

That ad ran me $42 for one week.... course, even at county wide, we are lots of small towns.

Is your paper like the "Pennysaver"? or just the Town paper?

 

[ivykeep]

Check for monthly papers (rather than weeklies). Stop by your local library, they often have them sitting in the lobby (generally these are freebies). We have one publisher that does two monthly (the HoCoMo Freddies and the MD 108 advertiser) and their classified ads (max 35 words) cost $7 per issue to run.

 

[gratergirl]

What is the cost of putting your ad in? So if you tell them (the paper) to put the circle R in the ad, it's okay to put in? That will cover your butt then? I've thought about it but just haven't done it since I thought I'd put the wrong thing in and then be in trouble.

 

[tpchefrebecca]

HOLY COW!

I just called a local paper and it is $176.64 for 4wks! Is that good? The lady was extremely helpful and she actually helped me edit it down. The original which is what Kristin had was going to be $362.96!

Here is what she recommended:

Looking for team players! Own your own business, set your own hrs, wkly recognition and earn a free trip each yr. Try The Pampered Chef® apron on for size!
low start up cost w/tons of incentives!
Rebecca,Ind Consultant
(503) 307-8879
[email protected]

 

[mrssyvo]

I Put an ad in our local weekly paper for 2 weeks. The first paper comes out today. It cost me $75. a week, and it actually coveres 2 communities. I am anxious to see what results I get. I think I will schedule a "Come and See" night here at my home to have interested people come to see what we are all about. Have any of you done somehting like this?

 

[tpchefrebecca]

I was thinking the same thing. Having an information night and possibly signing people at that time would be good. I was planning on giving everyone a small door prize, playing one of the new dvd's about the opportunity and then explaining everything about PC. Maybe even give $10 off the kit if they sign that night? Or a package of catalogs with order forms?
OOH! I just remembered. Marna Ross gives out $10 coupons with a SB to those who are thinking of signing.

 

[tpchefrebecca]

I thought I had seen these earlier in a weekly bites. It is perfect for when we do get responses for our ads. I also did the math and it is not a bad price for the 4wk ad. The other paper I was looking into is more than half that for one day. I may just do both. Who knows?

Anyway, I saw the sampling the pampered chef files on CC/downloads and thought I would use this as a guideline for when I invite the potential recruits to my home.

 

[its_me_susan]

My ad reads:

If you love your boss, and enjoy working 9-5 for someone else for less than your worth, THEN DO NOT CALL ME! However, if you have ever thought of owning your own business, setting your own hours, getting praised on a weekly basis and earning a free trip each year then you owe it to yourself to try a Pampered Chef apron on for size!
Looking for team players to work the hours YOU want to work. LOW start up cost with TONS of incentives! Whether you want to work one day a month for discounted products or wish to make a career for yourself, The Pampered Chef will fit any lifestyle.
My name, title
phone #s and email/website info

I did call the guy this morning just before church, but oddly, he did not answer the phone. Told him I was sorry for being so short with him, but admire his enthusiasm. I would love to chat more, if he can call before 9pm any night this week. Will keep you all posted on those results! Hehehe...

Kristin, I'm glad you called him back. Good for you. I'm curious about how much that awesome ad costs you, and how many interested people, who have never heard of PC havew called you? I have placed ads in the past that get sooo many random responses (people thinking I'm looking for a chef, do catering, have no clue).

 

[BethCooks4U]

I have put ads in the local paper in the past and have not had any real response. In 4 runs of my ad I made appointments with 3 people and 2 stood me up and the one wanted a get rich quick job. I prefer to spend my advertizing dollars in booths or other ways that I can be face to face.

I also put an ad in the local newcomer booklet and have not had one call from that.

 

[chee65]

Well, I tried it. I did cut it down some to save on cost. Now, I can't wait to see if there will be any responses. It was very inexpensive for a weekly paper.

 

[its_me_susan]

Ouch - I even trimmed the ad a bit and they quote on the paper I talked to was asking over $100 for the ad. Now it is a paper that cover several mid sized cities. I think I might have to try something shorter

Here's one I have placed and the cost:

"Earn $100 for each 2-3 hour night, work as many nights as you wish, full-P/T to save for a debt-free holiday season! Flexible hours, Pampered Chef home-based business. Must be at least 18. Ask me how Susan 860-916-7752. www.pamperedchef.biz/susangentile

$21 for 20 words, then 10-cents per ad