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

Click For Summary

Discussion Overview

This thread discusses a creative approach to promoting Pampered Chef services by offering local businesses a catalog show with the incentive of a free dessert. Participants share their experiences, express enthusiasm for the idea, and request examples of the promotional letter used.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shared their experience of sending letters to local businesses to promote a catalog show with a free dessert.
  • Several participants expressed excitement about the idea and requested to see the letter used for outreach.
  • Another participant mentioned feeling uncomfortable about approaching businesses but found the letter idea helpful.
  • One participant noted that they had success with the approach, securing shows after sending letters.
  • Another participant shared their plan to use the idea after a personal event, indicating its flexibility for different situations.
  • Several users mentioned the potential for increased orders and interest from businesses when using this method.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the effectiveness and creativity of the approach, with many expressing a desire to implement it themselves. No clear disagreement is noted.

Contextual Notes

Participants primarily discussed their experiences with local businesses, particularly hair salons, and the logistics of sending letters and providing desserts. The thread reflects a supportive community sharing personal strategies for business growth.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for innovative ways to promote their Pampered Chef business may find this discussion helpful, especially those interested in engaging local businesses.

Last week I took the letter that was stated at the beginning of this thread and changed it just a bit, since I decided to take the letter in person. I put the letter inside the clear front pocket of a binder. The binder had the specials, booking coupons and catalogs in it. I asked if their office had ever been pampered and both gals said "what's that?" So I explained I was starting a new business with Pampered Chef and that she could earn hostess credits by showing the catalog around and collecting orders. I also offered her a mini-spatula for doing this. Both gals accepted and I arranged a date right then for pickup of the orders and dropoff of some treats. Well, today is the pickup/dropoff day and we'll see!

Anyway, for me going in person with a small gift to get them started and bringing treats at the end would work better than treats to start with.

One thing I'll improve on is my host coaching. I should have called them back the next day and gone over a few of the specials and answered any questions.

Wish me luck today!
 
This was a great letter! Thanks!!
 
I am Pampering my second business!!! That's 2 for 2! I didn't mail out the letters but walked in with the letter and a catalog. I dropped them both off with a quick explaination and followed up with a phone call the next day to see if it was a "go". I am soooo excited!!:love::thumbup::balloon::sing:
 
So I just got back from the two businesses I pampered. One of the offices didn't collect any orders, but I left them a few treats anyway and collected my binder. The other office has qualified for a show! Yip-yip-yahoo! My first show!

So I say, go for it! I definitely will host coach better next time around. Also, if you can pamper 2 or 3 businesses that are real close to each other, at the same time, you save yourself gas money and you can split up the treats you make to save money that way too. I'll make items that are easy to split like the mini margarita pies and the nutty caramel brownies.

Good luck everyone!
 
Ok I have Pampered 2 local salons and seperately the orders don't qualify for a show but together the orders from both salons = 322.00 and the owner of the 1 salon does not want host benefits and I am waiting on 1 customers check to clear. So we'll see at least I have a show this month! Eventhough its not the best.
 
ivy5683 said:
I meant Gift Certificate and I'll just order them.
Click to expand...

Nicki, If you order a gift certificate, I think it has to be redeemed online. If you go to "files" here, there should be some samples that you can make or edit so the person has to redeem it thru you.

Great idea!:thumbup:
 
Wow that seems really cool, I'd love to try it if you don't mind. I do have a few questions though. Do you send these (by mail randomly) to businesses or do you take them to businesses in your area? I am like alot of people I see in here, I need to get out of my comfort zone and get past my shyness and just get out there. I have had directors and up say I have great ideas and do a great show. I am just to shy to ask neighbors, businesses and being new to the area I don't know anyone. This sounds great, thanks :)
 
I'm in. I have 20 Hair Salons in my area that I am going to mail out letters tomorrow. I will follow up with them next week and hopefully have some takers!! This would help me qualify for more PC $$$.
 
When the orders are collected and it's time to send the order in, do you send the order in in the managers name or your name? I have 2 going right now, one at a bank and one at a hair salon. This is way cool, they are both very excited.

I am very excited, too!

Linda C
 
Last edited:
OK--Just sent out 20 letters! Cross your fingers for me. I'm just starting PC and thought this would be a great way to jump in with both feet:) I just don't want to "burn" all my friends out on PC.

Leigh
 
Just sent my letters out. Can't wait to hear back. Won't this be fun. Thanks
 
It's so inspiring to see everyone getting so involved, let's keep it going :)
 
WOW! That's an awsome idea! I'm going to do that this week!

I had just been picking a business out once a month, giving them a call, taking in a desert, giving them catalogs, picking everything up the next day and asking if anyone would like to schedule a c.s.... I have a new way now!

Thanks!
 
I sent off 10 letters yesterday ... Am hoping to hear something early next week ... %^>
 
I sent 20 letters out 2 weeks ago. 3 of them came back. I am not sure why since I took the address out of the current phone book. I am going to call this week and ask if they received my letter. If they acknowledge receiving it, I will ask if it is something they would be interested in participating in. If not, I will explain a bit about it. Either way if the answer is no, I will ask if they mind me dropping some catalogs and/or business cards by to leave in their waiting area. I am a newbie too, but for those of you calling.....sound excited and word it in such a way that YOU are helping THEM.
 
By the way....not one person called or emailed. So to make this work, you have to follow up.
 
ThePampered1 said:
WOW! That's an awsome idea! I'm going to do that this week!

I had just been picking a business out once a month, giving them a call, taking in a desert, giving them catalogs, picking everything up the next day and asking if anyone would like to schedule a c.s.... I have a new way now!

Thanks!
Click to expand...

Jenni, how has that worked for you?
 
Do you send their orders in in your name and deliver the products to them or in the managers name and have them go to the manager??? I will have 2 to send in by the end of the month. This is very exciting, as I am trying to get my PC business going again.
Thanks,
Linda C.
 
lindac said:
Do you send their orders in in your name and deliver the products to them or in the managers name and have them go to the manager??? I will have 2 to send in by the end of the month. This is very exciting, as I am trying to get my PC business going again.
Thanks,
Linda C.
Click to expand...

I would send them in in the contact person's name if you are giving them the host benefits. I would personally have it sent in in their name but to my address so that I could sort it and drop it all off ready to go (full of excitement of course!)
 
Thanks Jodi!

Linda C.
 
kcjodih said:
I would send them in in the contact person's name if you are giving them the host benefits. I would personally have it sent in in their name but to my address so that I could sort it and drop it all off ready to go (full of excitement of course!)
Click to expand...

I agree. I am sure you will have all of their info on their orders, but it would be a good way to follow up with them and maybe get a booking out of it. would also drop in something extra in the bag with your name on it.....business card, recipe card...so the guest has all your info to possibly pass on to someone else.
 
Thanks so much for the ideas, I really appreciate it.

Linda C.
 
Thanks for all the great ideas. I am looking forward to trying this.
 
Any updates? I sent out my letters last Friday, figured they got it Monday. No calls, so I have to get the nerve and start calling tomorrow. Wish me luck :)
 
I love this idea! I just have a few questions concerning the logistics. If you decide to send a letter, who do you address it to? How to do you address it? Do you write Pampered Chef on the envelope?

If you go in person: Who do you speak to? Do you ask for the manager? And what type of script to you use? I assume once they have agreed to do this, you teach them how to collect orders and such.

Thanks!

Andrea
 
What a great idea!! Thank you so much for sharing. I've been thinking of a different way to get my name out there and I think this just may be it!! Thanks again.
 
Update on my PAB results! My catty host is at $800 at last count! And actually she tracked me down while at a 7/11 and asked for a catalog, so I handed her the Pamper your biz letter and she took me up on it! :) She's closing either tomorrow or sat. So whoohoo for PAB! Thanks again for posting that letter!
 
Last edited:
OMG, Heather!! That's great! Gotta love that! Congratulations. How many other businesses have you given letters to?
 
Only 1 other one (hair salon) when I was picking up something from one of the girls that works there.
 
That's great Heather!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar Pampered Chef Threads

Overcoming Fear: Taking the Steps to Pamper My Business
  • MrsNetNut404
    • Pampered Chef Bookings
Replies
4
Views
2K
MrsNetNut404
yetAnother Pamper a Business Idea
  • CyndiWilliams
    • Pampered Chef Bookings
Replies
10
Views
3K
pamperedharriet
Pamper Your Local Business: Boost Your Clientele with Personalized Services
  • noelskitchen
    • Pampered Chef Bookings
Replies
7
Views
2K
pcchefjane
Pamper a Business Worked for Me!!!
  • Pamperedva
    • Pampered Chef Bookings
Replies
7
Views
3K
ChefPeg
I Really Need a Pep Talk! (About Pamper Your Business)
  • Yakmama
    • Pampered Chef Bookings
Replies
7
Views
1K
linojackie
Did Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone Lead to 7 New Business Opportunities?
  • wcsis
    • Pampered Chef Bookings
Replies
28
Views
6K
Kim1711
Boost Your Business with Pampering: Tips and Tricks for Successful Networking
  • accooks13
    • Pampered Chef Bookings
Replies
2
Views
2K
accooks13
Want to Increase Bookings and Sales? Try the Baby Purse Game!
  • leshelman
    • Pampered Chef Bookings
Replies
8
Views
5K
scottcooks
Efficient Ways to Approach Potential Customers for Your New Business
  • Andrea1627
    • Pampered Chef Bookings
Replies
2
Views
1K
Tash
Boost Your Business Bookings with a Free Lunch Offer: Tips and Tricks
  • Xpalidocious
    • Pampered Chef Bookings
Replies
2
Views
2K
Admin Greg
Back
Top