What is newbie: Definition and 200 Discussions

I don't have my own website yet because I'm new. I have had several people ask me if they can order from the main PC website and have a way to link it to my show. Is that possible? I thought I read somewhere that you don't get a commission on on-line sales. If that's right, then if people...

My name is Amanda and I live in PA. I've been a customer for years, and my consultant finally got me to join her team. :) I'm working hard trying to meet all these beginning goals. I'm worried that after I've gone through my friends and family I won't have any outside leads. Do you guys...

Okay, I'm embarrassed to admit that noone in my house has an Ipod or Blackberry. Wouldn't even know what to do with them! Never had a MP3 player in the house until the other day. Now both my 13 yo DD and my 10yo DS each have one (bought with their own money while out with their dad). Now...

Ok, I am hoping that someone here can help me or this might just be hopeless. I am not good with computers. I have over 600 email contacts and have been sending my emails through my hotmail account. Hotmail has a limit to the number of emails a day so I take about a week to send out my...

Guess who just became a future director? :eek: Not too shabby just 2.5 months into the business. :thumbup:

I am still fairly new and I am doing my first Festival on Saturday. Any suggestions or good tips? I have order slips, catalogs, drawing prize slips, recruiting information and a flier w/lots of good info and a free recipe. Anything I am forgetting? Any help or suggestions are much appreciated.

Lol ok so I'm a newbie...and I was just curious about a couple of things...I just signed up on April 12th as a consultant...but I've not received my kit yet...I DID receive my paperwork - but none of the cookware - any ideas? And also, my director said that I should receive my PC Debit # within...

Hello everyone! My name is Jennifer and I am fairly new to PC (just completed my 30 days) and have a host that wants to have party in May for a business boost or public relations for people (offices) that buy her medical supplies. So instead of earning the free and discounted products herself...

Hi All! I signed up yesterday and received my consultant # and password this morning. I'm so excited!!! I joined this forum a few days ago and have found so much useful information. I just wanted to thank those of you cheffers for helping out us newbies and those looking for new ideas. You Are...

need help newbie here. I submitted a show on the 13th of march and i haven't recieved my commission on it. Direct deposit is set up. Was wondering do I have to wait a month before I recieve my first check? Thanks a bunch!

Help! I've taken on the role of "team mom" for my 4/5 year old ds' T-Ball team! Anyone have experience with team moms? Any advice or do's and dont's?? TIA!!

Hi everyone~ I'm a new consultant who signed up in March. My name is Ellie and I live in Farmington, MN with my husband and our 2 sons. I work from home doing medical transcription and I love to cook. I joined PC because I love their products (of course) and I really love the support PC...

Im glad I finally found this thread! My name is Jillian and I just purchased my kit on FRIDAY! So far I have 8 shows books (5 catalog, 3 homeshows) while I"m nervous reading over things here have calmed my jitters down QUITE a bit! I live in Fort Wayne, Indiana with my husband, Mike and 2...

Hi all. I just started my own PC business this week - my kit should be arriving Monday. I have been lurking/reading here all week and I have to say that this is an awesome place for support and ideas. I have a ton of questions that I am compiling and I am wondering where the best forum to...

Hey there everyone - ! Just wanted to write a little something expressing my excitement and anticipation for the beginning of my PC experience. NOT the complete beginning - but as an independent consultant - YES... I LOVE to cook - and I am a chef in a restaurant full time right now...but...

I am new at PC, and my grand opening is mid-april so I am not ordering my kit until the end of next week. I would like to have business cards made to hand out before my show but I am sure that there are some rules as to what can and cannot go on the business cards. Can anyone share some info...

Hello everyone, my name is Kim, & I'm just sending a little hello out to everyone! :balloon: I joined yesterday morning, after many months of contemplating on doing this. I've done many at home parties, but this one seems to be the one my family thinks I'll do best in. I don't want to get burned...

Alright I am ready to close my first show (!!!) & I cant get ahold of my director for any help! So here I am, needing CS!.... Its just a little catalog show (enough to qualify). The guests spent $83.25 and the host is spending $124.75. The show total is over $150, but does she still...

Please forgive my ignorance, I am new.... and lost. Very very lost. Trying to organize a few fundraisers I have booked. There is one specific fundraiser/cooking show that is being held on the 10th of May that I am trying to organize now. She wanted to know if her show could be available...

Hello everyone! I signed my consultant agreement yesterday and scheduled my first three shows today. I am so majorly psyched! From what I've seen, this is a wonderful forum and well-appreciated. I plan to hang here often:) Many years ago, I sold via direct party plan sales. So I'm...

Just wanted to pop in and say a quick hello and thank you for such an informative and helpful site! :)

I have everyone - I just wanted to introduce myself. I am in Clayton (near Raleigh) NC. I have been with PC since October. You guys have some great advice and resources. I want to say thank you in advance for all the help, advice and support you guys give.

I am looking to order additional supplies besides what came in my kit. Anyone have any suggestions on things to have on hand for a newbie? I also will be placing an order for door prizes and an order for additional kitchen gadgets. So any suggestions would be great. Oh, and how do I get a...

I'm almost scared to post this... but I'm pretty frustrated. I'm a newbie and I've been trying new recipes and have been getting pretty frustrated b/c I have yet to find ones that I'm confident to do at my shows. I have to admit that I am a bit of a perfectionist :( I do love all the bite...

First party is Sunday....I am nervous!

Hello. I official qualified on Dec 11, 2007. I am slowly getting into the whole selling bit, just having a hard time. I love this site, it has helped me in many ways. A little about myself, been married for 14 yrs, have 3 kids, DD 12yrs, DS 7 yrs, DD 5 yrs. Currently a SAHM, trying to...

Hi... I'm a new consultant to PC... so new that I just finished signing my paperwork just MOMENTS ago!!! Wahoooo!! :sing: I decided to join PC since I work at a relatively large hospital and no one sells it. I figured it was the perfect opportunity. I'm also hoping to earn a few extra...

As you know, I haven't signed yet, so I don't have access to all this info...and I'm full of newbie questions. :p I figured I'd tap the pool of knowledge that is chefsuccess and ask you guys... :angel: How do you earn incentive points? I know you earn by selling (is it one point per...

:blushing: What are waves? I keep reading them in people's sig lines and am curious what exactly are waves and what does it mean to be in wave 1, 2, or 3? I know, I know...silly newbie questions! But if you don't ask, you won't know, right? :p

Hi everyone, I am relatively new to this site and could use a little help! I am about $1,600 away from the $6k level of SAT :thumbup: . I have a bizarre this weekend and a catalog show going on. There might not be much hope, but I'm no quiter! Does anyone have any flyers for...