Sticking with pp: Pros & Cons of P3

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses the experiences of participants regarding the transition from Pampered Partner (PP) to Pampered Partner Plus (P3). Participants share their thoughts on the advantages and disadvantages of using P3, as well as their personal experiences with the software.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses hesitation about switching to P3, citing uncertainty and mixed feedback from others.
  • Another participant shares their positive experience with P3, highlighting the ease of transferring PWS orders but noting that it opens more slowly than PP.
  • Several users mention experiencing slowness with P3, particularly when left open for extended periods, and suggest closing and reopening the program to improve performance.
  • One participant notes that they have dial-up internet, which contributes to their slower experience, but they found tips from a workshop helpful for improving P3's performance.
  • Another participant mentions that they recently switched to P3 and appreciate its features, including reminders for guest specials, which they found beneficial.
  • Some participants discuss the transition process, with one sharing their positive experience with tech support during the switch.
  • One participant highlights that P3 updates automatically, which is seen as a significant advantage over PP.
  • Another participant reflects on their initial hesitation to switch but now finds P3 to be a valuable tool, emphasizing the importance of adapting to new software.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ among participants regarding the transition to P3. While some express satisfaction and highlight its benefits, others remain hesitant or frustrated with its performance.

Contextual Notes

Participants share a range of experiences, from initial reluctance to embrace P3 to positive feedback after making the switch. The discussion reflects a variety of technical challenges and personal preferences regarding software usage.

Who May Find This Useful

This thread may be of interest to Pampered Chef consultants considering the switch from PP to P3, as it provides insights into personal experiences and challenges faced during the transition.

byrd1956
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I've seen a number of comments that make me think I should continue to use PP. Can people give the pros and cons of P3? (i know i'll have to switch in the future.....but for now each time I think, ok, i'll switch i read something on here that makes me think....no wait!....)
 
I just switched and my favorite thing about P3 is that I can click a button and my PWS orders are transferred into P3 without any work on my part! The con so far is that it takes a lot longer than PP to open.
 
Robyn, don't feel bad. I still use PP too...I'm scared to switch over. LOL!
 
Me too. (Chris...meet me on the other place to chat....hee hee hee)
 
I am thinking of using pp instead of p3. I don't think that it is my computer but the program runs sooooooooooooooooooo slow. I don't know what to do it drives my crazy. When I submit a show it does things fast but adding orders ans looking at past shows I click and wait.
 
I have been using P3 for quite some time now. Initially, it takes some getting used to...just since it is set up so differently. But now I am fine on it!

I noticed it runs slow...especially if I have left it "open and running" on my computer for a while. Just close it out and re-open it and that usually helps make it quicker!
 
Let me start by saying I have dial-up internet service, so everything I do online is slow. That said, one of the suggestions from the Making the Move to P3 workshop I attended at NC is to make sure you're not connected to the internet when you open P3. Depending on your computer, it's probably best to make sure you close everything else before opening P3. This should make P3 run faster for you.I'm really glad I made the move. Yes, there's a learning curve. Yes, things are different. Different doesn't mean bad, though.BTW, one of the things they mentioned at the NC workshop is that there are still a couple of director reports that aren't available on P3. If you're a director, talk to other directors about how they handle that issue.
 
I finally made the switch last night for a number of reasons. 1) found out at NC that only 20% of the consultants have NOT switched. So the majority has, 2) forgot a guest special (pinch bowls) on an order I submitted so I had to call HO and they send them (arn't they great). P3 would have reminded me about it. Went to the seminar on switching to P3 at conference and there are so many things that you can do with the program. When I was on the phone last night with tech support, Brandon told me that last September was the first month that more orders were submitted from P3 than PP. When we all started this business, PP was new and we did it. Take the plunge and just do it. Don't be afraid to leave something good to get something better!
That is a HO quote!:)
 
So HOW do you make the switch? The disk in my changeover kit is for PP Plus. WHERE is PP3? Thanks.
 
P3 is Pampered Partner Plus. It's called P3 because there are 3 P's in the name.
 
Last night, when I was ready, I called Tech Support. Brandon was so helpful and extremely patient. He walked me through every step and made sure I was up and running and that all my contacts/shows were transferred over.
 
The tech people at the HO are wonderful! Jonathan mailed me a CD with all the updates so my dial-up wouldn't time out before the program could load. (That was the main reason I hadn't changed.)Jonathan is the new love of my life! (Don't worry. The Furry Guy knows. ;))
 
*giggle* I'm planning on making homemade cookies and taking them to the tech area at Leadership, with promises of more when they release the Mac version of P3. :) Of course, since they're programmers, I should include a case of Mountain Dew, too.
 
For us newbies, we weren't given anything but P3. I haven't had any problems with it though.
 
So let me get this straight. If I've installed the disk in my changeover kit, I'm using PP3? I don't see the difference. What version number is showing up for you? Mine is 19.0.2 so I wonder if the computer is defaulting to my old version and so I don't see the difference. Thanks.
 
That's the old version. If you had the old version, the CD will just update it. But that disc also has the install for P3. The CDs have PP on them for the people who haven't switched over yet, and for the people who can't - there's no Spanish version of P3, so consultants who prefer the software in Spanish must use PP.
 
One of the great things about P3 is you never have to install the CD that comes with the changeover kit once you have it on your computer. It updates automatically every time there is a change from what you have!
 
I was one of those hesitant ones myself but took the plunge late last year! It took some getting used to but now I think it's great! Can't remember what PP was all about lol.
I do love the feature Allison spoke of (downloading website orders directly to P3) :).
But I figured since it was eventually going to be Mandatory to switch, better do it now and get used to it! ;)
 

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