What Can You Expect at Spring Launch?

[pampered.chris]

Once everyone finds out the new info, can someone share the Where's Waldo analogy with those of us that were unable to attend?

 

[lindy0116]

I'd love the spoilers too if anyone is sharing: [email protected]Thanks!

 

[lovescooking]

All I remember is that the guy's name was Tony. I don't remember the girl's name. I was really hoping Jean Jonas would be there since we were the Chicago meeting. )-:

We had Jean in Charlotte!!! Wahoooo...got my picture taken with her. SL in Charlotte was awesome. I love the HWC products.

 

[vmgcooks]

I attended SL in Westchester today. This was my first HO event so I didn’t know what to expect, but I must say I was somewhat disappointed. I love the new products, including HWC, and picked up some great tips. But like others have said, our hosts were reading cue cards and it seemed like they were seeing them for the first time. The speakers were only OK, nothing thrilling. I was really looking forward to something energizing with tons of business building tips – especially since I won’t be able to attend NC this year. Oh well.

 

[wadesgirl]

Just got home from Omaha! Ours was awesome! Yes they were reading off cue cards but ours did really great with what they were given.

 

[heather223]

I truly think it is the speakers and sales managers that make the meeting. Ours certainly didn't have the energy that it did last year. The information presented was great, but our speakers were just not motivating to me. (Which is odd because I have seen them before and I know that one is very inspirational!) Still it was great.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I truly think it is the speakers and sales managers that make the meeting. Ours certainly didn't have the energy that it did last year. The information presented was great, but our speakers were just not motivating to me. (Which is odd because I have seen them before and I know that one is very inspirational!) Still it was great.

We had one GREAT speaker (Marna Ross)

and we had some who weren't so great. We had one who was actually offensive. We had about 20 people from our overall cluster there, and it was the topic of conversation on the way home, and also last night at our meeting. One of the consultants on our team said that consultants like her were why she quit PC before. (she re-signed under my D.)

 

[wadesgirl]

We had one GREAT speaker (Marna Ross)

and we had some who weren't so great. We had one who was actually offensive. We had about 20 people from our overall cluster there, and it was the topic of conversation on the way home, and also last night at our meeting. One of the consultants on our team said that consultants like her were why she quit PC before. (she re-signed under my D.)

WHAT?! That's slightly crazy!

I truly think it is the speakers and sales managers that make the meeting. Ours certainly didn't have the energy that it did last year. The information presented was great, but our speakers were just not motivating to me. (Which is odd because I have seen them before and I know that one is very inspirational!) Still it was great.

We had a new guy Tony. He was hired just recently and I think they made a good pick. He was really good at keeping the energy up and was getting very excited himself.

 

[mainelyamom]

Would totally love a spoiler if anyone is willing to share. I'm way, way up in Maine (nearly Canada). Email is [email protected]

 

[ChefBeckyD]

WHAT?! That's slightly crazy!

Yeah, some of the stuff she was saying we couldn't believe we were hearing. She is a fairly new consultant who has had a lot of success in a very short amount of time. But at what price success? That is the question. We all wondered why someone from PC didn't check on what she was going to say before she walked up there. Here parting comment was "I set up an appt. to talk about having a show with the director of the conference center. And I know his niece is in the room here somewhere, but too bad. I got to him first. Haha!" (that last haha was said in a very mocking way.)

TOTALLY uncalled for, and showed no class.

 

[wadesgirl]

Yeah, some of the stuff she was saying we couldn't believe we were hearing. She is a fairly new consultant who has had a lot of success in a very short amount of time. But at what price success? That is the question. We all wondered why someone from PC didn't check on what she was going to say before she walked up there. Here parting comment was "I set up an appt. to talk about having a show with the director of the conference center. And I know his niece is in the room here somewhere, but too bad. I got to him first. Haha!" (that last haha was said in a very mocking way.)

TOTALLY uncalled for, and showed no class.

WHAT?! What was her training on? Wow I'm just shocked and amazed!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

WHAT?! What was her training on? Wow I'm just shocked and amazed!

Host Coaching, if I remember correctly. (she has a $700+ show avg....in an area with the highest unemployment in the nation.) Everything she was saying though was all stuff that used to make me avoid home party consultants like the plague. My director and I spent some time at our meeting last night actually doing damage control - letting all of our newer consultants know that what she was advocating is NOT Pampered Chef, and not the way that we do things.

 

[trps]

Host Coaching, if I remember correctly. (she has a $700+ show avg....in an area with the highest unemployment in the nation.) Everything she was saying though was all stuff that used to make me avoid home party consultants like the plague. My director and I spent some time at our meeting last night actually doing damage control - letting all of our newer consultants know that what she was advocating is NOT Pampered Chef, and not the way that we do things.

I can't imagine what she would have said bad to increase sales. Did she just tell customers lies to get orders?

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I can't imagine what she would have said bad to increase sales. Did she just tell customers lies to get orders?

No....I don't remember her talking about host coaching. Mostly I remember her bragging about how wonderful she is, and what a great consultant she is .

I didn't take any notes from her segment. The only thing I remember well enough to quote was her parting shot. And, you could have heard a pin drop when she left the stage. (well, you could have if there hadn't been excessive booming noise constantly from the cheerleading competition next door.)

 

[wadesgirl]

No....I don't remember her talking about host coaching. Mostly I remember her bragging about how wonderful she is, and what a great consultant she is .

I didn't take any notes from her segment. The only thing I remember well enough to quote was her parting shot. And, you could have heard a pin drop when she left the stage. (well, you could have if there hadn't been excessive booming noise constantly from the cheerleading competition next door.)

I truely hope it gets back to the uncle and he drops her like a bad habit!

 

[PamperedChefJodi]

I would love to get the new product info too! Can't make it Saturday to our SL :cry: I have a family obligation I just can't get out of!!! you can email me at [email protected]

 

[esavvymom]

Yeah, some of the stuff she was saying we couldn't believe we were hearing. She is a fairly new consultant who has had a lot of success in a very short amount of time. But at what price success? That is the question. We all wondered why someone from PC didn't check on what she was going to say before she walked up there. Here parting comment was "I set up an appt. to talk about having a show with the director of the conference center. And I know his niece is in the room here somewhere, but too bad. I got to him first. Haha!" (that last haha was said in a very mocking way.)

TOTALLY uncalled for, and showed no class.

Well, I would bet HO won't be asking HER to lead any training courses again!

 

[thehaleykitchen]

I was in Mpls SL and thought that last year's was better!We had one guest speaker (Marlo or Marla???) she was fab! If it wasn't for her, we would have thought the whole thing was a waste. The speakers were a bit boring and the whole "What's your excuse" was something they worked too hard at to make fun when it was not....Loved seeing the new products and the HWC products, and the lunch was better than last year but that is about it!Karen

 

[[email protected]]

Come to Hartford next year! The speakers are always awesome!!

 

[flemings99]

Omaha was fantastic! Way better than last year. HO new guy was great! Loved it!

 

[StacieB]

I agree Omaha was AWESOME and had quite a few AHA's. I even won once of the drawings!! Loved the guy from HO too. He kept up the energy and kept us laughing. Speakers were motivating as well!

 

[Jolie_Paradoxe]

Just got back and had fun! Was awesome to see teammates inspired and ready to go for it. I'd love to hear ( privately - [email protected] ) anyone's aha moments! I'm always looking to learn and share with the team...we had Duska do the cooking demo, and boy was she amazing! I couldn't write fast enough and was bummed to not have the verbatim script! lol

For those going on Saturday....have fun!!!