When the Sign Says "No Soliciting"

[Mindascookin]

I just love the ladies in my dentist's office and have thought a couple of times of bringing up PC. They are a really fun group and do a lot of things after hours together and I could see one of them booking a party. I have been thinking of dropping off some goodies for them and leaving a business card or mini catalog. However, there is a sign on the door that says No Soliciting. Would this be considered inappropriate? I've been a patient for four years or so and I don't want to cause an awkward situation.

 

[Gina M]

I actually had one of the girls at my dentist's office call me for a show last year. She found out about me being a consultant and wanted to book on the spot. Since you've been a patient for 4 years - you can always casually mention that you are a consultant in case anyone was in need of anything. If you get a good response - you can always take it from there. If you weren't a patient and randomly going from place to place - I would take the No Soliciting more for that. Good luck - it never hurts to ask!

Gina Miller

 

[Rebeccascabinet]

I wouldn't drop off anything if it says no soliciting. You want to respect their wishes (of course it could just be the doctor who feels that way), either way, there's nothing that says at your next appt. you couldn't wear something that says pampered chef or steer the conversation towards pampered chef and let them bring it up, then if they say drop off a catalog or something, they've brought it up and not you.Hope that makes sense.

 

[AJPratt]

You can always make a simple Pampered Chef recipe: cookies or veggies and dip, something SIMPLE! Take it to the business and tell them, "You have always been so nice to me. I just wanted to bring this in as a Thank you!" "I learned this recipe during my first month (or training) as a PC Consultant and its one of my favorites". You can work into the conversation that you're a PC Consultant any way that you are comfortable...

 

[thechefofnorthbend]

Since you have an "in" at the office, casually mention your PC consultantness and offer them a small treat if they so choose to have it. let them know that if they would like and it is approved by the "boss", you could do a lunch express "breather" show. I believe the no soliciting sign is out there for those would be wandering in off of the street...

 

[gilliandanielle]

I would call first and do a combination of the other ideas. Tell them that you are a patient and wanted to bring some treats and PC catalogs by. They will probably say yes, then you aren't soliciting because you got permission to drop off stuff!

 

[pamperedgirl3]

My husband is a dentist & I leave catalogs for the office staff & in the waiting room all the time. He tells me that they also have Avon & a few other patients who do DS that drop off catalogs. I think that if you asked first & were a patient, it would be ok. I agree with the others, the sign is probably just for people dropping in.