Struggling to Find Customers? Tips to Boost Your Business Success

[Citchen Couture]

What am I'm doing wrong???-!!!!!!! I started out so hyped at my new business, but everywhere I go I get the same response - "why do you think people have money for Pampered Chef in this economy?" I'm getting so discouraged.

I use all the proper wording and I wear a big, happy, positive grin on my face - but I don't wish to become the person that folks start to avoid when they see me coming, LOL!

I'm thinking I should just wait until fall to see if the economy improves and start again

 

[StacieB]

You know more people are cooking in this economy and I find that parties are better because of this fact. They want good tools to cook with and tools to make working in the kitchen easier. There are always those negative nellies out there and you just need to keep trying. Look at your list of 100 and go from there. keep your chin up, it looks like you have a positive additude and need to keep going with it. Good luck!

 

[Malinda Klein]

One of the reason's my business is doing so good is BECAUSE of the economy. Today, people are staying home, eating at home, rather than going out to eat. Ladies look for an excuse to get out of a house and have a good time.

I offer them economical meals and a fun evening with friends. Make it fun and they will book

 

[raebates]

Are these comments coming from family? I ask because I've found that, by and large, family can be the least supportive people when it comes to DS business. It can take a while to build a good customer base, but keep plugging away.

 

[ChefetteDuJour]

I recently rededicated myself to my business - either have to get with it or quit. I was getting similar answers both economic and time-oriented and a little 'I hate to cook.'

I'm not saying this is a magic recipe for everyone, but the first step I took was to go over to my sister's house and cook for her and her husband with the DCB (and quesadilla cups) It was like an instant conversion. Her first day back at work she was calling me for catalogs for her coworkers. The second day she was asking to book a show.

So I tried it at work. That was an instant conversion as well.

I'd remembered that one person mentioned she wanted a stone. But when I gave her a catalog she said she would have to wait until her husband got work again. It took me 3 whole days to think about offering her the host opportunity.

There is a reason they call it the Magic Pot! People have to see it (& taste it) to believe it. It also helps to convert VIPs - very influential people. My sister is a VIP at her hospital.

I think the main thing to always remember is that you're not selling cookware (feature), you're selling solutions to food dilemmas (benefits). And success leads to success because you're more experienced and confident.

 

[vanscootin]

I think the main thing to always remember is that you're not selling cookware (feature), you're selling solutions to food dilemmas (benefits). And success leads to success because you're more experienced and confident.

I LOVE this reasoning!

 

[Citchen Couture]

THANK YOU ALL! I will keep plugging away at it! I know I can do this!!!!!!! Thanks for the support!!!!!