What is lead: Definition and 153 Discussions

Hi Fellow Cheffers, I have a booth at a Wedding Expo. It is at the Clark County Fairgrounds on October 4th and 5th. I have 3 more half-day shifts on Sunday. One for Sunday morning and 2 for Sunday afternoon. The cost is $87 per person per shift. I am planning to work a whole day, which...

I know of a woman at church who is engaged. I am wondering if someone has a letter that they give out to brides or mothers of the brides that explains the whole thing: bridal shower/party, then creating a registry, then having the on-line registry for wedding gifts.

So I have this recruit lead which is a guy from my first show last Nov. I got a random email from him asking key questions last Monday. I emailed him the 10 questions you may have about Pampered Chef and told him I would follow up on Wed. I called him on Wed night and we talked for 45 mins...

Grrr.... And she wants info on EVERYTHING--hosting, becoming a consultant, etc. I emailed her so we'll see if I get a response. :)

I just called a fair lead that was interested in hosting and or being a consultant. Unfortunately she had to cut call short to go pick up her daughter and told me to call her back tomorrow. She gave me her email on her drawing slip and I was thinking of sending an email with some info that she...

I worked a local festival yesterday. I have one solid recruit lead, 4 people who want me to call so they can place an order, 3 "yes" answers to the Would you like to host a show question, 13 maybes for shows and 22 who want to be on my newsletter list. I gave out a bunch of Spring/Summer...

A HO lead who signed in May is throwing in the towel. Hasn't done a single show and admits she can't commit to it right now. She's used one product out of the kit. How do we go about returning? Any experience on this?

so i went to my frg meeting last night and ended up staying for the clean up. got to talking with a few of our key volunteers and ended up with 2-3 potential hosts. well, one of those hosts is also interested in the opportunity. i got her info and offered to get it to her asap. now, from our...

I've been considering leaving Lead Boxes at various business around town. Anyone have much luck with them? How often do you check them? Do you find that people stuff them to win the prize? Are people receptive to your call when you call them back? Any particular business you think is better...

Anyone have any great lead box signage???? I have the opportunity to leave a lead box at a bank and picked up a clear plastic box at Staples. It has a 4 X 6 slot for a card at the top. Anyone ever done any signage that I could borrow??? While I am at it, any suggestions what to put out...

do you try to connect with a lead given to you? I was given a phone number from my last host because she wanted to host a show. I called her Sunday and haven't heard anything back. How long do you wait until after a call to call again? Or would you send a quick note by mail? Any advice would...

Wahoo! That is so cool! Especially after the yucky couple of days I've had (if you haven't followed my sagas over at CS, you're missing out on my trials and tribulations :cry:) This made my day so much brighter. What do I do now? Do I call, email or send a thank you? Woo hoo - I just...

Anybody use a lead box? Been thinking of getting or making one and setting it up at my daughter's dance studio. Has anyone every had any luck with one? They have them at Merrill and I've seen them on eBay on occassion

Hi All! A new H.O.lead filled out the info online and the questions the system asked her are different then the standard ones. I even went online to see what is normally asked and it is still the same as it always have been. This is what she was asked and she answered: I would like...

I was purchasing s CD in Ebay and the woman who sold it is in MISSISSAUGA, ON and shes looking to get some stuff and have a party. But i'm in the states. Anyone intrested? Jessie

Today, at my show, that was looking to be just an ok show, I got my first recruit lead. I mean, I have some people in mind, but the first person to actually say at the show she was thinking about doing it, and who checked the box that she wanted information. Suggestions for next steps. I...

Is there anyone here from Moncton, NB. I have a lady that contacted my website and would like to book a show. email me privately and I will pass on the information. Lorna

I called a guest who was interested in the business opportunity after work today. I think I did okay but still feel like an idiot when I was talking to her! I tried not to talk too much but she did have some questions. She asked some good questions. Apparently from the DVD she thought she...

yeah, another HO lead!Just got a lead in my email that says she's interested in the biz. Off to call her! Wish me luck! :party::party::party::party::candyheart: :candyheart: :candyheart:

I belong to another message board of moms who do direct sales. There is a girl on there from Canada who is very interested in PC and is asking for information and for someone from CA to contact her ASAP! I told her I would post her email on here and she also ask about chefsuccess so I posted...

Hello Everyone, I just walked in Cincinnati at my first conference. So fun and motivating! Now time to get back to work. Well I just became a Director on 12/1 and am loving the home office leads! I'm in a very rural area and am the only director for many miles around. For once, my locations...

Yesturday I got my largest lead website order ever. Seems likeYesturday I got my largest lead website order ever. Seems like whenever I get the Online Activity email from Home Office its for a $15 order (not complaining too much).Yesturday I got one for $147.75!!! I hope its a trend. Just had...

I plan on putting out some lead boxes in the next week or so. Where I live, I do have a few bridal /special occasion shops that I will go to and speak to the mgr. about putting one in her shop. Question..whne I put the lead box in the bridal shop, what types of things go with it? I know...

I have a few recruiting leads I am going to send our new brochure out to along with the new DVD. Do any of you have a letter you send along with these to go over anything or thanking them for their interest in the PC. Thanks- Kelly V. :)

Ok here goes... I did a craft fair back in March, The American Deer Classic. A total guy themed thing, but they had a "Lady's" section and PC was there. I recieved a lead and she marked no as not interested in anything other than purchasing products. I do not throw those leads away...

Business License?A hospitality constultant just told me that her director in San Diego is having ot purchase a Business License. She said she's having to pay up to $367 and she wondered if I had heard of any of this. I haven't but have you?:confused:

My 2 yr old (Alexander) fell asleep in the car after I picked up my 4 ½ yr old (Nicholas) from camp. Of course, Nicholas was hungry. Fine. We went to the Wendy’s drive-thru. I was RAVENOUS, but I just started doing Weight Watchers again so I ordered a small chili. Of course I can’t...

I was in a little resturant, mainly take out, and notice a Curves lead bag. I go into resturant at least once a week. They know me and my car-they always have my food ready when they see me parking. So I asked the owner if I could bring in a lead box for Pampered Chef. She said sure-I'll...

Okay a lot of toys have been recalled for lead based paint, it is really quick and easy to check. Mainly Sesame Street, Dora, & Diego toys. Wouldn't want any of our children to get hurt. http://service.mattel.com/us/recall/default.asp?recall_id=52430

I have a guest who wanted to know everything there is to know about Pampered Chef befor she signs. she doen't know our product and doesn't have many connections yet. My question is what do I offer her for help? She wants product info,company police and background, how to hold show and much...