Thoughts on the Consultant Promotion?

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around participants' thoughts and feelings regarding the "Going Places" Bags promotion for Pampered Chef consultants. Various perspectives are shared about the promotion's duration, design, and overall value to consultants.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses disappointment about the promotion lasting three months, questioning if the bags will be available for sale in the future.
  • Another participant shares enthusiasm for the promotion, highlighting the achievement of earning a matching set of bags through consistent show bookings.
  • Several participants mention the promotion being particularly beneficial for newer consultants, noting its attainability.
  • Some participants appreciate the bags as a perk, emphasizing the generosity of Pampered Chef in offering rewards for minimal show commitments.
  • One participant notes that the bags could serve as gifts for hosts or recruits, suggesting a positive outlook on the promotion.
  • A few participants express mixed feelings about the bag designs, with some finding them appealing while others feel the patterns are too busy.
  • One participant mentions the potential to attract bag enthusiasts to the business due to the promotion.
  • Another participant reflects on the promotion's impact on their show scheduling, particularly with personal commitments like a wedding.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the promotion's design and duration, with some participants expressing excitement and others showing disappointment. No clear consensus emerges on the overall sentiment towards the promotion.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and feelings about the promotion, reflecting a range of opinions within the consultant community.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants interested in understanding diverse perspectives on the current promotion may find this discussion valuable.

Rosechef said:
I love these bags and two shows is totally doable. Just about every consultant in my cluster earns the consultant promotion every month. I personally cannot wait to get those bags into my hands!

The only wee bit negative about it is that I wish there was something different for the men. One of our guys came to conference this year and got the new messenger bag and he was just thrilled to death that they had something manly for him, instead of girly. He could certainly give these new bags to a recruit, but so could we all. It would just be more of an incentive for him if it was a man's shaving case, wallet, duffel bag and that type of thing.
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There's a couple of guys on our team as well...and while I am in no way complaining about the tote they gave us at Conference this year, I have to say...I fell in love with the Messenger Bag the guys got! I would have liked to have that as well!!

Our guys have said they'll give them as Christmas presents when they earn them!
 
I personally love these bags and believe that if you knew how much 31 does to market its products to other direct sales consultants, you'd see what they could do to help you promote your business. When I told my 31 Consultant that I was a PC Consultant, they immediately thought I was interested in the "large utility tote" to take my products to shows! (I wasn't.)I have to say that as much as I don't NEED them, and as many shows as I have that blur the lines from month to month (end of July shows actually submitted in August) it doesn't motivate me that much and I don't see myself earning all of them, if any. But I love that they are offering them all the same.A gift? I guess I'd have to see it in person. If it says Pampered Chef all over it, I'm not sure my sister or niece would be interested in it. But it would increase MY interest!
 
I don't think they say Pampered Chef on them, other than on a luggage-type tag that looks like is hanging on the handle (from the photos). That could easily be removed. But it's not embroidered anywhere that I saw. I think they are like the Mother's Day Tote (unmarked).
 
I do like this promotion and the fact that they're giving us something for 2 shows in a month because they don't often do this. And other product lines don't offer what we do!
 
And think....of all the different promos this year! I've been fortunate enough to have earned several. I think I'm going to use these bags (I will earn a few if it kills me ;)) to take products or something, so I can something about all of the great extras I can earn from PC just for having shows each month. Talk about a visual!
 
I love these bags!! I am a 1 show per month consultant...hobby...but, I am totally pushing for 2 so I can earn these bags.
 
Give yourself a catalog bridal shower (or have your Mom host) & break it into 2 shows if the sales are high enough.
 
I'd rather have some free PC product from the new fall lineup. I already have enough bags. If I do end up earning one, I will be sure to offer it here!
 
ShellBeach said:
I'd rather have some free PC product from the new fall lineup. I already have enough bags. If I do end up earning one, I will be sure to offer it here!
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If they did that, it seems like it would lessen/cheapen the whole idea of Sellathon Month. We ARE given the opportunity to earn free Fall product. And this year, the "2 Show" level was great! I had several on my team who earned that level, and they were all amazed at what they would be receiving.
 
I would love to see PC$ as an alternative for all promotions. I put it down at conference. Not everyone likes a promotion but PC$ are pretty universal and it would lead to free products if you want them to.
 
mountainmama74 said:
There's a couple of guys on our team as well...and while I am in no way complaining about the tote they gave us at Conference this year, I have to say...I fell in love with the Messenger Bag the guys got! I would have liked to have that as well!!

Our guys have said they'll give them as Christmas presents when they earn them!
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The bag they gave the fellas this year was a conference bag from a few years ago. I have one if you'd like to get it. I would part with it for $15 plus shipping. I only used it for conference, so it is in good shape.

What I really love about this promotion is that these bags are "PC" bags! I am at my shows with our stuff, not promoting another company!! I'm excited about that. I do not need another bag, but maybe I can use it to encourage a new team member or as gifts. If it said Pampered Chef on it I would totally use it at my shows. Since it doesn't I don't mind gifting them.
 
I noticed that the tag on the skinny mini DOES say Pampered Chef...
 
ChefBeckyD said:
....seems like it would lessen/cheapen the whole idea of Sellathon Month. ....
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You're probably right. I got my two shows in, and I'm thrilled to get new free product. So I'd like to see more of the same.:balloon:


PC$ are universal, but they would be boring if that's ALL that was offered every month. A choice of either whatever item is featured -or- PC$ would be a happy medium, don't you think?

Those bags look like those Vera Bradley quilted things. I know VB bags are very popular, but they're just not my style. OTOH, I thought the gold&silver apron was cute, but many did not care for it at all. Male consultants really get the shaft on these promos!
 
I wasn't suggesting PC$ every month, I was suggesting your choice of the prize or PC$ which is the way I worded it on the roll of paper at conference.
 
Excellent!
 
I love these bags and am so super excited that they are within easy reach with just 2 shows in each of these months. For a hobby consultant like me, I was soooo excited to know I am able to earn each one of these!!! :)
And, I agree with every on here, we work for the greatest company that offers us such great deals so often!!
 
Becca_in_MD said:
I could use another set of everyday silverware, so don't be shy in suggesting PC do some sort of housewares gift card on a future promo. I have reward points someplace that has a set of silverware that I might get. Just have to remember where... I was going to get a blender with the points but am hoping to get the recruiting promo blender.

Kristina Bailey had a really cute bag that her friend made. She's on here so can hopefully post a pic and link for her friend, if she hasn't already.
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Thanks Becca! Here is a link to the pic of my bag she made. I sent her the PC ribbon that comes with the ribbon tote on Merrill so that I was within the guidelines. She does excellent work! Please refer me if you order with her!

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/photo.php?fbid=10150162657050023&set=a.414574355022.369047.405287750022&type=1&theater

FYI - I actually had her move the bow over a little bit before she mailed it to me.
 
ChefBeckyD said:
I'm LOVING it!

The fact that you can get a matching set of 4 bags just by being consistent and doing 2 shows a month for three months is fantastic. Love the variety of different types of bags with different purposes. I'm really working with my team already to get those two shows booked for each month so that they can have the set. They all loved the lunch bag from April!



And no - we won't be selling these - Pampered Chef is kitchen products, not luggage.
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ME TOO!!!!!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this promo!!!!! So attainable for everyone!
 
Kristina, the link you posted just goes to Facebook. It is not specific to her page. Can you please post her name or something so we can look her up on FB?? Thanks!
 
Chef Kearns said:
Kristina, the link you posted just goes to Facebook. It is not specific to her page. Can you please post her name or something so we can look her up on FB?? Thanks!
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try this link: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/k-mae-designs/405287750022

if that doesn't work - she goes by k. mae designs and you can do a search for her. =) the pic of my tote is under purses/totes/diaper bags.
 
If you read the fine print on many of the promotions where you have a choice, ie. cooler or chair, if you don't make a choice, you get a default of $25 PC. Not PC$ on this promo, though. The $25 PC is a lot less than the value of product in the promo.
 
I had a chance to see and touch the bags in person today at my cluster meeting. They are nice. :) The large utility tote didn't seem quite as big as the one that My Thirty-One makes, but it is still a great size for some of those oversized items you sometimes might want or need to take to a show. WHEN I earn my bags, I will find a way to use a couple so I can brag on the perks PC offers. VISUAL! (It would be fun to use one as a "WHY" bag and pull out a few of the recent gifts I've earned from PC. :) But we'll see.
 
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