Want to Pamper Your Business and Get a Free Dessert? Try This New Approach!

[ivy5683]

So I didn't feel right about just showing up with a recipe looking for 'testers' so I brainstormed this one. I decided to add this as one of the 'Services I offer' that I display at every party.
I say it's a catalog show with the benefit of a free desert!
I typed up a letter that I sent to several businesses in the area and offered this to them.
I gave them a choice of 7, 10 or 14 days to show the catalog in their office/shop and then on the final day I will bring in a free desert for them to enjoy while I pick up the orders.
I sent out about 8 letters to start and have 2 Pamper Your Business shows going on now and another scheduled for the first week of August.

Just thought I'd share!

 

[jbachen]

Would you mind sharing the letter you did?? I think this is a wonderful idea, and might have to try it, too!

 

[lrice]

I LOVE this idea. I also feel uncomfortable (I need to be able to get out of my comfort zone more) so I'd love to see you letter. Please share.

 

[PChefPEI]

I have been debating Pampering a Business as well, but was feeling uncomfortable too. I LOVE :love: your letter idea!!! I'd love it if you would share too....thanks!

 

[EpTxGuy]

Could we see an example of the letter you circulate to the businesses?

 

[KellyTheChef]

This sounds like a SUPER IDEA!! Plus...they may be more inclined to order that way!! I have never gotten enough orders to turn it into a show doing PAB (pamper a bus) but this may help!!

I agree!! Share that letter!

 

[etteluap70PC]

Yes please Share!!! Did they call you or did you call them a few days after you sent it or did you bring it in and give it to someone?

 

[ChefBeckyD]

What a GREAT idea....and a creative way to think outside the box!

 

[Jenni]

I like it too! Letter please....

 

[ivy5683]

Two of them called me and one I spoke too while getting my hair done after I had sent the letter. Everyone was totally on board, didn't have to 'convince' anyone.

Dear local business owner,

My name is Nicki Herrell and I am a new Pampered Chef consultant in your area. I wanted to let you know that I am offering a wonderful FREE service in your area!

Let me Pamper Your Business!
It’s as easy as 1 - 2 - 3!

1. Call me! We’ll pick a date to start your catalog show.

2. Show your Catalog! You’ll decide how long you’d like your show to last. You can pick between 7, 10 and 14 days.

3. Eat! On the final date of your show I will come in to pick up your orders and bring a delicious desert for you, your co-workers and your guests to enjoy!

That’s it! You will earn free and half-priced items from the sales of your show. You can either designate a host to receive those benefits or you can split them up among your co-workers so that everyone benefits!

This is a free service to you. Pampered Chef catalog shows do not include food for your office. I am supplying that myself as an extra thank you for your assistance in getting my business started.

If you are interested please call to schedule your Pampering today!

Nicki Herrell
The Pampered Chef
Independent Consultant
(352) 978-7383
[email protected]

 

[jbachen]

Thank you so much for sharing, Nicki! This is such an amazing idea!!

 

[KellyTheChef]

Nicki~

I am soooooo stealing that letter!! I think this is something I can swing right after the baby, too...to keep my sales going!!

THANKS for sharing!!

 

[ivy5683]

Glad to share!!

 

[khergatt]

AWESOME!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!

I am sooooo going to use this!

 

[Humble Beginnings]

Love this idea thank you!!

 

[erinb]

What an awesome idea! Thanks for sharing!

 

[ChefJWarren]

Did you mail them or drop them by?

 

[jrny2001]

:love: I love this idea!
I have been hesitant to just drop off a tray of food somewhere. If they are like me I wouldn't eat food from someone I didn't know

 

[EpTxGuy]

Thanks for the letter, I'm going to try this!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Nicki - what a great letter to go with your wonderful idea....I am doing this starting today!

 

[dragonflyz]

That is awesome! Thank you!

 

[SLDOWDY1978]

I love this idea. THanks for sharing.

 

[PChefPEI]

Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!!!! I am SOOO excited about this idea! I can even print the letter on my new PC paper!!

 

[cwinter474]

http://www.chefsuccess.com/f3/how-do-i-32538/

TONS of info on the above link

 

[ivy5683]

I mailed them. I also had a guest at one of my shows who owns a salon and she's scheduled one for the first 2 weeks of August. I also offer then a $10 PC gift card for every show they secure for me, after the show takes place of course.

 

[krzymomof4]

If you don't mind me asking...what kind of businesses did you do this for and which ones are taking you up on it?

 

[ivy5683]

I started with hair salons. That's all I've done so far. I sent a letter to all of the surrounding salons. I also mentioned at my salon yesterday that another competing salong had already taken me up on this offer... it adds a little competition.
I figured I'd do all of them then branch out to some of the other local businesses. There is a great down town area in Mount Dora (google it, it's an amazing city) and my family and I go there every weekend to walk and have ice cream. I'm going to drop some letters by around there next.

 

[PChefPEI]

I mailed them. I also had a guest at one of my shows who owns a salon and she's scheduled one for the first 2 weeks of August. I also offer then a $10 PC gift card for every show they secure for me, after the show takes place of course.

Who do you do the gift card? Do you make them yourself or is this something you guys in the States can get?

 

[PChefPEI]

Oh, and one more question....when you bring in the treats, do you bring on PC plates?

 

[pamperedpals]

What an awesome idea. Thank you so much for sharing!