*Spoiler* Spring 2014 Feast Product Discussion *Spoiler*

[sailorsarah]

I'm dying to know what the "huge announcement" my director mentioned is all about!

 

[jessmobe]

i have heard that there will be gardening tools for this season

 

[evk1972]

This is the game I hate with PC. I did go due to personal reasons and I need to make some decisions about my business. And I want to know! This tread was set up for this reason to share for those who want to know! So why is it such a big deal?

 

[chefa]

I think it's time to go back to spring launch meetings with your director in January. Feb weather is so unpredictable and it would give us more time to get ready for the new selling season!

 

[chefjeanine]

I think it's time to go back to spring launch meetings with your director in January. Feb weather is so unpredictable and it would give us more time to get ready for the new selling season!

Here you go, Chefa, let Home Office know: http://www.chefsuccess.com/f13/weather-spring-event-81572/

 

[rockstarchef23]

The only good thing is with feast is that the home office can extra motivate for the trip incentive ya kno. If it's local they are depending of the smaller groups to train more for earning the trips. I wish they could do it localized for winter. Last year I was suppose to do CT and we got a blizzard. So we shall see!!

 

[chefa]

Oh trust me, I've made the suggestion several times.

 

[Shawnna]

Since we don't get to got to Chicago anymore I wish we just did meetings with our Directors. They could post a video online or send a dvd. Even with meetings spread around the country, I still have to drive 4 hours and stay overnight in a hotel.

 

[marystell1]

This sucks! I went to feast last year and by the time I got home, all the products had been posted. Couldn't go this year. My mom was sick. Hated having to miss.

 

[pampchefrhondab]

Sorry I didn't go or I would have posted everything:-(.

 

[esavvymom]

Rumor from an NED has it that they are talking about bringing back National Conference- every other year! woohoo. Not this year, obviously.
But really hope they do that. I agree with folks about making the Spring Launch the local director-led launches. Just not enough spring weather to be reliable!

 

[KitchenSmellzSmokey]

And no one still won't tell the new products?? Ugh! I'm dyin here!

 

[cookingwithlove]

Oh my G__! people... just start working your business as a business. If you did not invest the time or money to go launch for whatever personal, weather, or other reasons, just wait it out. We actually put our right hands up in front of Doris Christopher and swore that we would not share any thing. It is not anybody's job to tell you anything. So put your big girl panties on, fill your February calendars and wait for the announcement next week. I have to say that for the first time in a long time I am proud of the Chef Success members for not sharing anything.

 

[Shawnna]

Oh...wow...

 

[Shawnna]

I would love it if they brought back National Conference.

 

[smarbon]

Thank you to the people that are not posting... for those going crazy waiting, those of us that went aren't being mean and I totally understand it sucks waiting but we were asked to not say anything or post... Im surprised people have held out this long though LOL but seriously be patient, its coming and you will be very happy with the results.

 

[sandilou]

1) this is a spoiler thread
2) curious what the investment is for those that got to go. For me it would be 550 miles one way, 3 winter mountain passes and 2 hotel nights for 1 day training

 

[Shawnna]

It can be a lot of expense depending on where you go. I don't know how much the event cost this year...I think last time I went it was $50...which covered your meal and your free goodies...the training was free when you added the cost of the meal and free products together. I think my hotel only cost me $40 because there were 3 or of us in the room. $20 each for gas in my car. So, it didn't cost me a whole lot and the price of being with my friends was worth it.That being said, we don't pay to "know everything first". We pay for the training room, meal and products. I didn't go this year so I have nothing to share. Nobody thinks anyone is being mean...or at least I don't think they do. If you don't want to share, don't share...but don't be rude. And, sometimes written responses come across as really rude and hateful...even when they are not meant that way. This is a forum set up to share, so if I didn't want to share...or accidently find out something before I went to my event...then I wouldn't visit this forum.

 

[ShellBeach]

It is not anybody's job to tell you anything.

Apparently, it's yours!
Sanctimonious tool.
Sheesh.

 

[thehaleykitchen]

I am wanting to hear about everything because it will depend on if I keep my business going or not! I am hoping to find out before the renewal date of my PWS later this week ~ I would hate to spend another $66 for 6 months if I decide to hang up my apron strings ~ which will be based on retiring products and new products (I didn't really care for any of the new products for Fall/Winter).

 

[KitchenSmellzSmokey]

Oh my G__! people... just start working your business as a business. If you did not invest the time or money to go launch for whatever personal, weather, or other reasons, just wait it out. We actually put our right hands up in front of Doris Christopher and swore that we would not share any thing. It is not anybody's job to tell you anything. So put your big girl panties on, fill your February calendars and wait for the announcement next week. I have to say that for the first time in a long time I am proud of the Chef Success members for not sharing anything.

Calm your holier than thou panties. What makes you think my Feb calendar isn't full? What makes you think I'm not working my business? You have no idea why people didn't go to Feast or why they want to know what the products are. Don't be such a killjoy and relax. If you don't have anything nice to say than ignore the Spoiler Thread. Unless, you're checking to see if anyone reveals anything so you can go and report them? Sheesh, unclench...

 

[Lilamyw3]

Calm your holier than thou panties. What makes you think my Feb calendar isn't full? What makes you think I'm not working my business? You have no idea why people didn't go to Feast or why they want to know what the products are. Don't be such a killjoy and relax. If you don't have anything nice to say than ignore the Spoiler Thread. Unless, you're checking to see if anyone reveals anything so you can go and report them? Sheesh, unclench...

:thumbup: You're my new BFF.

Seriously, I agree. I value my business just as much as anyone else. I have a two year old and a husband that works 80+ hours a week. He goes into work at 2 am, so I was unable to secure someone for my daughter to spend the night with so that I could drive the 3+ hours to Atlanta to attend. Plus, I had a work related event to attend on Saturday. I'm not at a point where PC can be my full time job yet, so I have to put my full time job & family first. Just because we couldn't go, it doesn't mean we are not invested in our business.

Last time I checked, this was a group for support and teaching. Unless you have something constructive or helpful to say, move along.

 

[BethCooks4U]

For Pete's sake. It is a week between the two feasts. Wait a week. Those going to the second one made the same investment that those who went to the first one did. What makes you guys who didn't or couldn't go so special that you deserve to know before the last feast? You will all know, and can discuss on Saturday. Just.5.days.

 

[Jill092375]

The big announcement is already posted on Consultants Corner in the sales promotions.

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

This is not a spoiler, but the Feb. consultant news just came out.
March special is an assortment of favorites, including various bowls (triffle, stainless, bamboo) and mesh collanders.
April is cookware, including the Rock Crocks.
No new products in the upcoming specials.

 

[Amanda_RI]

The big announcement is already posted on Consultants Corner in the sales promotions.

That was the big announcement? Doesn't seem that big. :/

 

[Junes Open Kitchen]

Spoil it!People, this is a spoiler thread - so spoil. For those of you who are ranting about being sworn to secrecy, really it's a school yard behavior.
Not sure how it works on the U.S. side of things but in Canada we have passed the deadline to sign up for spring launch, those of us going have already paid for it. Those choosing not to go have their reasons - valid to them - who are you to judge. I personally am signed up to go to Feb 8th, wanted to do the 1st but not possible on my calander.
I want the info so I can more effectively set up my marketing and bookings, I'm not sharing with hosts until the 9th but like to prepare as far ahead as possible.
As to the timing of Spring Launch/Feast, given the number of consultants who are located in areas where travel at this time of year is so weather related HO should seriously take a look at the timing and or method - the director idea sounds so much more practical to me.
For anyone interested I would so post had I been to Feb 1, if you are a corporate entity behave like one and reveal to all at the same time. Do you see the automakers, fashion industry etc, picking their sales teams to provide the new season product and sales plans. Once a year is enough for new product and a smaller scale secondary event for the "Christmas Season"/Fall event.
Rant done.

 

[kam]

The big announcement is already posted on Consultants Corner in the sales promotions.

The Brownie Pan? What am I missing? How is that a big announcement?

 

[Amanda_RI]

People, this is a spoiler thread - so spoil. For those of you who are ranting about being sworn to secrecy, really it's a school yard behavior.
Not sure how it works on the U.S. side of things but in Canada we have passed the deadline to sign up for spring launch, those of us going have already paid for it. Those choosing not to go have their reasons - valid to them - who are you to judge. I personally am signed up to go to Feb 8th, wanted to do the 1st but not possible on my calander.
I want the info so I can more effectively set up my marketing and bookings, I'm not sharing with hosts until the 9th but like to prepare as far ahead as possible.
As to the timing of Spring Launch/Feast, given the number of consultants who are located in areas where travel at this time of year is so weather related HO should seriously take a look at the timing and or method - the director idea sounds so much more practical to me.
For anyone interested I would so post had I been to Feb 1, if you are a corporate entity behave like one and reveal to all at the same time. Do you see the automakers, fashion industry etc, picking their sales teams to provide the new season product and sales plans. Once a year is enough for new product and a smaller scale secondary event for the "Christmas Season"/Fall event.
Rant done.

June, I agree with most of what you've said--except the beginning. No one HAS to give spoilers--this is just the place that those of us who would like them can come to look. I'm actually going to Feast on 2/8, but if I weren't or if I couldn't or if the weather was horrible----I'm not entitled to them. I apologize in advance if this isn't what you meant. It's just how that one opening sentence came across. I appreciate that Chef Success has a clearly marked spoiler thread, but it doesn't mean that those who went to Feast on 2/1 are obligated to provide us with information.

 

[sprout18]

I agree. I get being swore to secrecy to the general public and customers but to fellow consultants is ridiculous. We are supposed to be in business for ourselves not by ourselves but I feel pretty alone right now. From my understanding when we sign up we are paying for lunch, the facility and a free product NOT the training. The training is supposed to be free. When the first launch happened the information should have been available to every consultant. A business shouldn't be run with secrecy among the equals.