What Are the Essential Supplies and Tips for a New Consultant Starting Out?

[Debbie.A.NOC]

I just signed up as a consultant last month & hosted my first show. It wasn't much but I am excited to get started. I've gathered alot of information from this site, you are all very generious with your flyers and encouragment.

My question is... If you knew then what you know now, what would you do in the first 90 days (besides call, host & sell as much as possible). What additional supplies should I get right away? What 10 products are a "must have" for a consultant whos only got what came in the New consultat pkg? And any other advise you might want to pass on.

 

[BlessedWifeMommy]

Debbie, Search for booths at local fairs, it helps a lot in getting leads. As for products, only buy what you really think you will use in your own kitchen. If you use the products, you will have your own personal stories and your love for them will show through.
One item I think is really popular and sells great when people see it in action is the Deep Covered Baker. I think it is a must have.

 

[jross93]

The Deep Covered Baker is a MUST!!!

 

[Liquid Sky]

100% agree....Deep Covered Baker all the way!!!!

 

[c00p]

Also, search on threads for new consultant, and you'll get tons of responses.
My tip - ask everyone to book and to join. Ask everyone.

 

[babywings76]

One of the first things I bought was the Tool Turn-About for shows. I didn't think I cared to have it for my home, but I ended up putting it on my counter and I love having it now. Now I want to get a second one to stay in my kit. A Deep Covered Baker and the Trifle bowl and a large grooved cutting board I think are must haves also. Oh, and hot pads! Comes in handy so you don't have to have your host dig through drawers to find them. Timer, too!

 

[BethCooks4U]

Get the business builder kit. It is a great bargain and all the business supplies you need for a while.

Keep adding to your list of 100. Ask everyone.

Products: Deep Covered Baker, Stoneware Fluted Pan, Trifle Bowl, Stainless Mixing Bowls, Mix n Chop, Smooth-Edge Can Opener, something Bamboo, something Dots, Stainless 8" Saute Pan...

Have a show and earn some of them free and half price.

 

[pcchefjane]

I would also say the large round stone with handles as well. Also get several cookbooks. I love the "29 Minutes to Dinner Vols 1 & 2". It also gives you something different to make at Shows. The "It's Good for You" cookbook is great to have since so many people are asking about "healthy cooking"! As of now, my DD and I between us have all the cookbooks except the Spin on Salads one. Keep your SB that you got in your Kit with your name on it and "Personal Copy" written on the front. That way people see you have one of your own that you use! The more cookbooks you have, the easier it is to try the products and recipes. Also remember that you can take all groceries you buy that you use to make demo recipes at home to "test" off your taxes as a business expense. I didn't know that for a while! Also remember that you want to re-book the Host from her Show. Encourage her to let her friends book so she can get the Host Special from their Show. The DYLAB flyers are great for that! Check our TastyTidbits.net. She has lots of wonderful flyers there and when you are ready for a newsletter, she has the absolute best and at the best price too! If you decide to go with her, use me as a referral please and I get a free month!Also keep in mind we get commission checks direct-deposited (be sure to sign up) on the 8th and 22nd. The deadlines are the last day of the month and the 15th so schedule shows to CLOSE before those days. Don't ever tell someone they can book the last day of the month and close the next month by the 15th. Your commission is 2 weeks later on those shows plus any incentives for that month (like the HWC products this month) do not get those Show totals counted towards them. Maybe offer a small thing (like $5-10 extra in free product) if they close the night of their Show or within 24 hours. As you will see on here, rarely does a Host "hold the show for one more order" and get it!Welcome and have a blast! Remember every time you go to work, you go to a Party!

 

[Crystal Patton]

Have FUN! If you are having fun the guests will be having fun and they will book with you.

 

[Debbie.A.NOC]

What is "DYLAB"?

 

[tlag1986]

DYLAB is a flyer from a newsletter that is named TastyTidBits.com I use myemaildesigns.com by Mike Mendyke for only $24 a year with 1-3 mailings per month. My first mailing I made $54 in commission so it was more than worth my while to order the newsletter.