Tips for a Successful S.u.m.m.e.r.

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Discussion Overview

This thread features participants sharing insights and personal experiences related to maintaining and growing their Pampered Chef businesses during the summer months. Various strategies for booking shows, engaging hosts, and managing schedules are discussed.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares notes from a phone class emphasizing the importance of staying in touch with hosts to prevent cancellations during the summer.
  • Another participant mentions the strategy of overbooking shows and suggests offering various themed shows to attract hosts.
  • Several users note the benefits of encouraging outside orders and online sales during the summer months.
  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, discusses the idea of taking business materials on vacation to maximize opportunities.
  • Another participant highlights the significance of managing calendars effectively and setting personal goals related to the business.
  • One participant expresses the importance of being prepared with business materials at all gatherings to promote the Pampered Chef brand.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ among participants regarding the best strategies for summer business management, with no clear consensus emerging on specific approaches.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences and strategies shared by participants, primarily consultants, regarding their business practices during the summer season.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for ideas on how to maintain engagement with hosts and manage their business during the summer months may find this thread informative.

Bren706
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Thought I would share notes from a phone class I listened to recently. It was given by Nancy Francis and Sherri Carr.


Stay in touch with your host!!!!!!!!!

- Staying in touch with your host during the summer will prevent cancellations.

- Always over book

- Push Catalog Shows when cooking shows are not an option for that host, this will supplement your income for the summer.

- When booking a show ask when it’s the best time to catch them ,so you can do your host coaching. This will prevent phone tag as well as you being able to coach them enough to stay with it to do the show .As we all know how summer months, vacations can take up our time.

- When contacting people to do shows or hostesses ,Shot them an e-mail if possible to confirm your phone conversation ,That way it helps them remember what they agreed to.

- Offer an office show

- Offer a right after work show

- Offer a show right after a baseball game ,swim meet etc.

- Offer Monday- Thursday shows ,more so then weekend shows because that is when people go on vacations.

- Take your shows/business with you when you go on vacation .You can write off your miles that way!!!!!!!

- Really encourage outside orders and online sales.

- Encourage hostesses to book because they get more benefits in the summer .Also encourage them to over book ,because of people taking vacations in the summer.

U need to (the Why)

- Send invitations for your host. Stop by get names, addresses and phone numbers face to face, rather then e-mail, do your host coaching then check out where you will be doing the show at this time. This will prevent them from rescheduling or cancelling.

- Do stars and strip Theme shows

- Take your business on vacation

- When you talk to someone that says they are to busy, with ball games and all ! Suggest that they are really could use a night of Pampering.



- Suggest if its ball games ,get the mothers together after the game .Have kids join in and make ice cream sundaes Usually works!!!

-Offer Theme shows, Grill shows, Pool shows, Tail Gate shows



Money

- Summer is a great time for someone to start the business like , teachers, college students etc.

-If someone ask!!!!!!! What is it that you do? Be ready to answer. They might say they herd of the Pampered Chef .Your response to the question could be like this!

***** I go to peoples homes to show you how you can make cooking fun and easy .Also the other thing I do is help others like yourself start their own home base business with The Pampered Chef. Its really great to help people achieve there own Pampered Chef business ,they can get great tools while earning money. They can even set there own hours around there own lifestyle. Would this be something you might be interested in? If they say Yes or I’m not sure. Ask if you can give them some information and the set up a day to have a face to face interview to go over the material.

- Be proud of what you do .Be confident

- When you go to your family reunion share what you do.

- Always make sure your catalogs ,business material is with you at all times.

_ any gathering that you attend, always bring a Pampered Chef recipe to share.

Manage your calendar

- make your vacation dates ,cluster meetings and personal days with family first for the whole summer. Mark off fair events/displays. Be prepared with all available dates at all times .This will make it easer to schedule shows.

- Defiantly a good idea to make yourself office hours.

- Entice your significant other and family with the benefits of owning your own business.

- Ask them to help you! Set family goals (like vacations)work out a plan of how many shows you need to do ,to get the money to go on that vacation with your family.

- Your goal may be different like buying a pool ,going out to eat ,a day trip, a car ,a home, what ever your goal is decide on it and sit down to see what is needed to do to accomplish it.

_Involving your family in on the goal they will be able to see the benefits and enjoy what the Pampered Chef can benefit the whole family with.


Every dollar you spend on this business is tax deductible!!!!!!!



Ready yourself for a great fall!

- By going to conference

- Rewards in 90 days, What you do in June will effect Sept

-Plan to be a director this fall

- Sign up for fairs and expos for the fall


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Thanks for sharing!
 
Good stuff - thanks!
 
Thanks!! I think I'll be forwarding this on to my team. Great info!
 
This is great! Thanks for sharing, Brenda!!:thumbup: :)
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some effective strategies for increasing sales during the summer months?

To boost sales during the summer, focus on promoting seasonal products that align with outdoor cooking and entertaining. Utilize social media to showcase summer recipes and cooking tips using Pampered Chef products. Host virtual or in-person cooking demonstrations to engage customers and provide hands-on experiences. Additionally, consider offering summer-themed promotions or bundles to entice customers to make purchases.

How can I keep my team motivated during the slower summer season?

Keeping your team motivated during the summer can be achieved by setting fun, achievable goals and recognizing their efforts. Organize team-building activities, such as summer picnics or online challenges, to foster camaraderie. Provide training sessions focused on summer sales techniques and encourage team members to share their successes and strategies. Celebrate milestones and offer incentives for reaching sales targets.

What types of events work best for summer sales with Pampered Chef?

Summer sales can be enhanced through outdoor events like barbecues, picnics, or pool parties where you can showcase Pampered Chef products in action. Consider hosting a "Summer Cooking Class" where participants can learn to prepare seasonal dishes. Additionally, collaborate with local farmers' markets or community events to set up a booth and demonstrate products, attracting potential customers in a relaxed environment.

How can I leverage social media for summer promotions?

Utilize social media platforms to create engaging content that highlights summer recipes, cooking tips, and product demonstrations. Share vibrant photos and videos of your products in use, and encourage your customers to tag you in their summer cooking experiences. Run contests or giveaways that require participants to share your posts or create their own content featuring Pampered Chef products, increasing your reach and engagement.

What are some summer-themed recipes I can promote to drive sales?

Promote refreshing summer recipes such as grilled vegetable skewers, fruit salads, and no-bake desserts that showcase the versatility of Pampered Chef tools. Highlight recipes that utilize seasonal ingredients, like fresh herbs and fruits, to inspire customers to cook with what’s in season. Consider creating a summer recipe booklet or digital guide that features these recipes along with the corresponding Pampered Chef products, encouraging customers to purchase what they need to recreate the dishes.

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