Pampered Chef consultants or other home business women...?

How in the world do you get two shows a week?!? I joined Pampered Chef today and I am very very excited about it. I read the contract and I understand it (I think:)) so don't think I am trying to back out or anything along those lines at all. I have wanted to do this for a long time.
Now I am a single mother. And according to what I have heard, it's a great business for single mothers...but how do you even do the original four shows they want you to do? I barely know anyone here. I can do a show when I go visit my mom at Christmas in her little town...with luck I can pull in 300$ or so. But then what? I had thought of posting an ad at my school (college) but the more I think about it, the more I realize I wouldn't go to the house of someone who just called me and wanted to host a party...that woman (I forgot where) just a week or two ago was raped and killed while going to a home to interview for a nanny job off of craigslist. (The guy who placed the ad was actually...

...was actually like a 19 year old kid). Anyway, since PC is fairly pricey, how do you make contacts to sell the stuff? If my mom hosts a party, and her guests spend what they want, why would they host their own? Since it really is a SMALL town, they'd be hosting for the same people...

(If I was reading someone else asking this I would think they were whining and it's their tough luck...I am not trying to whine at all. Just asking for advice on SAFE ways to make contacts). I suppose if I can't do it I can end up buying the stuff myself...I just don't think that would be very cost effective:).

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. And sorry this is so long:))

Well first you need to see if you have any friends or family members willing to host a couple of shows and invite people you don't already know to the shows. And hopefully you will get shows off that. And just know that while they do want you to qualify as soon as you can, there is not time limit you have. You can put cards up on grocery stores, laundromats, libraries, etc with your name and number and other info to get order. If there are any craft type fairs or anything where you can sit and promote yourself you can do. You can if you have a car put your name and number plus Pampered Chef to promote yourself.

Please read all the rules in the consultant binder before you start getting your name out there. There are some very specific rules we consultants have to follow.

And sweetie, if you are not willing to go to strangers homes then you are pretty much screwed in regards to this business unless you do a strictly catalog and online business. Going into homes of other people (ones we don't know) is a big part of our job.

One reason for others to host their own shows is to earn their own free product and to get the year long discount.

Contact me through email here if you want to talk some more.

Well, since your in a smal town, you can poat ads on fre sites and say something like showing how to create tasty dishes with these fine cooking products. This way your telling the customers not only are they coming there to buy something, but there going to eat as well.
If you can, lower your prices (if you have that ability) People want to know that your offering them a great deal. Posting an ad at the college isnt a bad idea. Maybe have a part at one of the dorms (if there are any). Now as for going to people houses I totally understand where your coming from. However, when you entered papmered chef your taking on a business and you need to work that business as you can. That incident with craigs list, how often does that happen? Jusat be cautous as to waht you do. Set the appointment up over the phone, meet the person in public, and decide when the party will be and how many peple will e there and what time it will be and get there "just before" the guest do. I sell candles and thats what I do.

Here are my two cents, for whatever they're worth, ha ha:

I am with a Romance Home Party company called For Your Pleasure. We also have a four party lineup requirement for new consultants. I think this is a wonderful idea - it is designed to get your business off to a healthy start.

I have a team of 78 women and I tell each one of them the same thing - when you decide that you're getting into the business, make a list of everyone you know. Everyone! Friends, coworkers, people from school, neighbors, your kids friends parents, you get the idea. Then, call every single one of them and tell them about your new business and how excited you are, but what you really need right now to get yourself launched is bookings, and ask if they'll be willing to host a party for you.

In addition to that, once you're at those parties, offer an additional incentive for guests there to book with you. This ensures a full calendar right off the bat!

And I do think it's a great idea to post flyers, business cards, that kind of thing. It helps to get your name out there. And, you'll be in contact with your hostess multiple times before you arrive for her party, so you should have a feeling about her either way long before you show up at her house.

I hope this is helpful! If you need further assistance, don't hesitate to contact me directly at jen@partiesbyjen.com.

I am not from Pampered Chef but with another company that does the in home shows. I am with At Home America. And to answer your question people will book at a show to earn the great hostess benifits. I dont know what kind of benifits your company has I have never done a show with them. But with ours they can earn many things at 1/2 price for sales 1/2 price for bookings and also hostess credit among other wonderfull homewares.

I do understand where you are comming from. I did not know meny people when I started with At Home America but with the help and support of my Mentor and Excutive it made things a lot easier. Plus the company is awesome in offering info to help me find those ways to get shows. Please feel free to email me and i can pass my info to you even if it is for a different company it still applies.

Just Remember that your excitment rubs off on your Hostess and her Guests. And the more excited her guests are the more apt they are to book. Just remember that they will book not only for the products but for the experiance.
Sarah T.
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Hey! I am a consultant for Passion Parties, and the way that I get my parties is .. off other parties! But, what is this that I hear a woman died going to an interview for nanny? OMG. Scary! So, are you planning on doing any shows in other peoples homes? Gosh. I guess you could also do an open house, and maybe just post an ad saying that you will do the parties in your home...Maybe? It would be more convenient lol. OK. Hope that helps! Sorry if it doesn't:)

Hi- there are many great groups out there to join where you can have your own Party Room. This is a great way to introduce yourself, your business, get contacts, advertise who you are and your business. There are even groups especially designed for consultants, just search Yahoo groups for Pampered Chef, do an online search for party groups- one great room I recently found was PartyNetwork. This isn't a singles group, but a group of Moms getting together to network and start introducing their products. Also- there is an excellent new Yahoo group called Advertising: Stay At Home Moms where articles are made available for advice on your small business and it's a great way to meet other moms. Don't work for Yahoo or anything, but I have found that support, advertisement, and support is a great way to meet your goals and getting to know potential customers.

Hi, I am a Tupperware Consultant. I understand your concerns. How to get parties lined up? First you need to hold a "show/home party". You can start it at your own place. From there, you show them the benefits of the Host; what they can get for Free, discounted items; how easy it is to host one party. Ignite your hosts and guests interest by showing them all the products they can possibly get. Make the party FUN and RELAXING!

From your dating, say phone conversation, I suggest meeting them in person. If the party is at their home,. visit their house for planning. This way, on the party, you know where to go and you won't get lost :) And you will get a visual on where is the kitchen, where will you set up your table for demonstration, and just get familiarize where you will be working.

Whatever be the results, don't get easily discouraged! Be enthusiastic in all you do.

Have FUN,
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