What Are Some Creative Ways to Present Your Pampered Chef Business?

[melindag]

I'm going to be working on my why bag this afternoon to take to my cluster meeting tomorrow night.

I searched for this topic, and didn't see one so I thought I would start a thread for it. Anybody got one or putting one together? Care to share what you're putting in it and how you will present it at your shows?
Melinda

 

[Rebeccascabinet]

whats a "why" bag?

 

[strasfamily]

I remembered it being talked about before, so I looked for the thread. Here it is:

http://www.chefsuccess.com/showthread.php?t=9453

 

[melindag]

I did a search trying to find this thread over the weekend and came up with nothing.....thanks for finding it!
Melinda

 

[ChefNic]

My friend with BeautiControl had a bag...
Is this when you have bag full of things to symbolize why you do PC?

Her bag had a bra... because the company supports you...the cluster supports you...etc.... She always got good laughs at that!

Maybe a pic of your kids...because you can be home with them and spend more time with them...

Sunglasses... the trips you can earn.

Something to symbolize what you earned money to buy... a small matchbox car... for your new car, or your car payments...for example...

 

[mommyhugz1978]

what a cool idea!!!!!!!

 

[melindag]

Here's mine....I whipped together my Why Bag and presented at cluster meeting monday night. This was a ver spontaneous pulling together of items literally the night before and monday morning - so I used my presentation to see how it felt and plan to tweak it from there. However, I just ran into someone today who was at the meeting and she didn't think I should change anything at all, so I thought that was great feedback.

Attched is my wording, in parentheses is the item that I pulled out of the bag.

Melinda

 

[pampered1224]

OmgYou all just gave me a great idea. Why put one together that represents you when you could put one together that represents your host and their guests???!!!
NEW GAME - THE ONE THING I WANT THAT I DON'T THINK I CAN HAVE GAME!
On the invite or if you are doing host coaching that includes the host calling their guest to remind them about the party, have the host ask each person to bring something that represents something they would love to have but can not get. It can be anything like a watch to show more family time, a postcard to show a vacation, a match box car or better yet a hot wheels to represent the car you always really wanted! Monoply houses for what else, house or Monoply money for cash!
Have each person place that item in a Stainless Bowl or your crate. During your show, pull an items out of the bowl or box and ask who it belongs to and what it represents. Then tell them how to get it! Then throw them a kiss for sharing! Make sure to pull all the items so you have your one on one with each person there. The cool part is that you are then making recruiting about them! And that's the key!!!!!!!!!
Dang I'm good!

 

[KimmyDarling]

John, I really like that idea!

 

[mommyhugz1978]

Do you have a bag with all this stuff in it at the show? what kidn of reactions do you get from it?

 

[PCGINA]

The cool part is that you are then making recruiting about them! And that's the key!!!!!!!!!
Dang I'm good!

WAY COOL John!!!

 

[melindag]

You all just gave me a great idea. Why put one together that represents you when you could put one together that represents your host and their guests???!!!
NEW GAME - THE ONE THING I WANT THAT I DON'T THINK I CAN HAVE GAME!
On the invite or if you are doing host coaching that includes the host calling their guest to remind them about the party, have the host ask each person to bring something that represents something they would love to have but can not get. It can be anything like a watch to show more family time, a postcard to show a vacation, a match box car or better yet a hot wheels to represent the car you always really wanted! Monoply houses for what else, house or Monoply money for cash!
Have each person place that item in a Stainless Bowl or your crate. During your show, pull an items out of the bowl or box and ask who it belongs to and what it represents. Then tell them how to get it! Then throw them a kiss for sharing! Make sure to pull all the items so you have your one on one with each person there. The cool part is that you are then making recruiting about them! And that's the key!!!!!!!!!
Dang I'm good!

I like this idea too......but I do like the personal ones too. It gives guests a personal glimpse of you. I loved each one that was shared at our cluster ....but I am a real sucker for heart tugs!!!

 

[mommyhugz1978]

That is an awsome idea John thanks for sharing!!!

 

[chefjeanine]

Here's a twist on John's idea (we did something like this at our last Cluster meeting) that may be easier than asking guests to cart stuff from home. Bring a bag of items that might represent car, home, vacation, time, etc. Then, pass the bag/box/basket around the room and ask people to take an item that represents something they want but have been unable to attain. You can put the chosen items back in front of you to discuss during the demo or have the guests hang onto the items and go around the room (during quiet times) and discuss the items.

Thanks John, I think this is a wonderful idea. I wish I had a child's toy box to raid before tonight's show. A trip to the dollar store may be in order for next week. If someone does try this, please let us know how it went!!!

 

[pampered1224]

WowThat is so much easier. Thanks for the "twist" on the idea. You're right too, I bet most people would forget to bring something so... A trip to the dollar store is in order for sure! I can't wait to try it. And yes, put the personal touch in there too! Be the first to tell about your Why!
That way your guests and host would know what you are looking for.
OOO I can't wait to try it out!
I am so into audienace participation and it would get people thinking!
And if any of you know me, mine will be a house representation of some sort.
This can be really fun!

 

[loreedfk]

For those of you using Why bags - at what point in the show do you use them? Do you also tell your story? There are just so many great things to include in a show, but I don't think anyone wants to sit through a show that is almost as long as Gone With the Wind!!

 

[Nanisu]

why bagsMy "why bag" isn't a Why bag" it's a "Y" bag--a gift bag with a big red "Y on it from the craft store. I just leave it right at the front of my display and don't say anything about it. Someone invariably asks me "what's the Y bag for?" and I just tell them, "gosh, I'm so glad you asked, I was going to get to it. This is my "Y" I love being a PC Consultant bag", and then go into my spiel. If no one asks about it, by the end of the demo while I'm doing the prize drawing slips I just say "gosh, no one asked about this "Y" bag. Don't you want to know what's in it?"

 

[pamperedchefjunkie]

Love the ideas, thanks for sharing! I can't wait to try one!

 

[pmprdprettyinsnj]

I have compiled this from some of the great ideas I got from one of my other groups, as well as some from here. Hope it helps.

Flora

 

[tlennhoff]

Great file. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Chef Stacy Edwards]

HI just wanted to throw in a toy Slinky for Flexability in your life with PC.

 

[koeverson]

I like the idea of a why bag or "y" bag. I may do one not for shows necessarily but for me. I think it is important to periodically remember why we do what we do. Some months are not as good as others. Sometimes getting bookings is very hard. In my cluster most of the consultants worked outside of the home and PC has helped them to quit their jobs. I love my job and have no desire to quit and sell PC full time. Cluster meetings have become unenjoyable for me. This web site is the best because I can get advice expertise, and ideas which are very helpful. Also I know that not wanting to quit my job is ok too. So doing a why bag is a great thing to share at shows or to help me remember during the slow times why I love being a PC consultant.

 

[scottcooks]

EYE CAN = Why I Can!Twist on a presentation I saw, and something I use as a very comfortable way of talking about the opportunity...

I saw this a couple years ago for a motivational speech at our Sr.Exec's banquet at National Conf for PC: A consultant got large cans (spaghetti sauce size) and covered them with construction paper, pictures of cartoon eyes (think Mr. Potato Head) and the letter I.

Holding it up,she asked the room - what's this?

Eyes - can of eyes? glasses? Eye can? Yes, it's an I Can

[we'll leave the NatConf session for now]

I tell folks - yes, it's my I CAN...reasons I can represent the Pampered Chef...why I do this business!

Inside are about 10 things - which I talk about as follows:

-picture of my wife - "this is my bride, and she is one of the reasons I represent PC since it gives us more discretionary income; about $100 every show I do. PC helps give us flexibility in our budget and incentive opportunities for trips, prizes and free and discounted products. If you are a person who wants the whole catalog, I can share with you several ways to accomplish that."

-small brown leatherette book -"this is Eugene Peterson's The Message, which I place here to represent the Bible...Pampered Chef is a godly company, and one I humbly represent. They believe in bringing families together, in loving and supporting one another as you would be supported, and they have several generous giving campagins. (I talk about ROFTH, ASH and HWC, plus Doris's Family Studies Center at UofIL) I would be thrilled to offer a HWC show for you and your girlfriends in May - including a couple special products where dollars of your purchase price go directly to ACS for breast cancer research and education."

-When You Wish card from my Sr.Exec - "this is a fantastic person I get to work with...with a flexible business like PC, you can choose who you work with - literally who is your support and who you offer your support and training to. Early on in this business I wasn't always good at following up with people, and I shared this with her. She didn't chew me out, she helped me resolve the problem, and I quadrupled my sales by the end of that calendar year!"

-Host packing slip & order breakdowns -"this is one of the ways PC takes great care of hosts and guests, by giving the host an itemized packing list that even tells them which box the item is in, for which guest. Also, on the front is a Thank You letter from PC, and their Host Discount Card giving them 10% any PC purchases for a year! If you'd like to receive items for free, or you want your 10% discount card, see me about hosting a Cooking Show, a Fast & Simple Show where I bring foods already prepared and only stay about 20 minutes to leave you and your friends to chat, or the two options where where you don't even have to clean your house...a Catalog Show or my web specialty, the Easiest eShow, where your internet-savy friends get recipes, food tips and chance to shop in their fuzzy slippers."

-Recipe cards - "PC test kitchens tries out every recipe. So you know every PC cookbook, recipe card set and Season's Best recipe has been tested, tried and works! The test kitchens are a part of our terrific home office in Addison Illinois, outside of Chicago, and feature nutritionists, dieticians, home economists, scientists, and product testers. Every recipe is drafted, tested and reworked in the test kitchens before it ever goes to print."

-Cassette and DVD in a polyvinyl clear envelope -"PC training is phenomenal! They offer us videos, CD and cassette pointers to listen to in the car, as well as tele-classes and amazing instruction. Rather than re-invent the wheel, seasoned directors and consultants share the things that have worked for them, and we can adapt them to our own businesses."

-Early paystub from PC -"And of course one of the reasons is the paycheck. PC pays twice a month, and direct-deposits right to my checking account. Something amazing I want you to know, is I represented another company selling long distance phone plans, internet and cell phones for a year before starting with PC. My paychecks with them were typically $14, or $17 a month. In addition, I had to pay $50-100 each month for advertising, and then they wanted $299 for the privilege of my representing them for a second year? I just said no.

Instead, I was able to get my startup kit for only $90, (and we have ways of reducing that to either $70 or $50 which I can share with you, just ask). In my first month with PC, I earned more in commissions than I did in an entire year with the other company. PC is a product line which just sells itself, and their reputation is gold. PC customer service is tops. That we sell products like cutlery and cookware with a lifetime guarantee, is amazing - simply the best - and I like representing the best!"

-PC Wedding Shower invite -"Do you know of anyone getting married? We have an incredible pampering for either just the bride and her family and friends, or for both the bride and groom with a Pampered Chef Wedding Shower! This is an invitation featuring a heart cookie cutter, with a couple of spoons, and the invitation and info on the back saying -We'd like to start the happy couple out with a recipe collection from family an dfriends, so please fill out the recipe card with one of your favorite recipes and bring it to the Show! We have a lot of fun, at a shower I did in July, the couple received over $400 in Pampered Chef items free, and in addition to the absolute EASIEST online registry, I have a way to let guests buy gift items from your registry there--at the Show, wrap them, and you can open them there with everyone around, the same day! If you want the absolutely easiest shower you will ever give, where I provide the food and fun, you just provide the family and friends, contact me about a PC Wedding Shower!"

I also do theme shows - if you want something fun and different like this, what about a Taste of Tuscany - wine and Italian appetizers? Or a Desparate Housewives show - how to cook like Brie and sizzle in the kitchen, while drinking a cool Lawnboy Lemonade? Or a Death by Chocolate show where we start with a Chocolate Martini, and taste and see a Chocolate Turtle Fudge Cake, or Tuxedo Brownies demonstration? Or a Light and Simple show where we do low fat, low carb recipes? Or even a Weight Watcher's show where you get together with your friends, figure out how many points you have left at the end of the day, then that's what I'll cook! No kidding, we do have resources that show the point totals for Pampered Chef recipes, too. There is the Couples Kitchen Survivor show - where we pit the guys against the girls, and see who gets voted off of Kitchen Island! Or, I can do a Kids in the Kitchen show, where kids and parents come - the kids do sandwich wraps, and parents taste and see a quick Tomato Basil Squares or Chicken Taco soup! I even do fundraisers where a group can earn 10-50% profit, and benefit shows for Help Whip Cancer, America's Second Harvest Food Bank, or benefitting another charity you choose.

And finally, coming back to the NatConf workshop where I first saw the EYE CAN, is...
- a A lipton Teabag in its paper wrapper... what's this? TEA. Pampered Chef has helped me take the "T" out of 'I can't' and make it into 'I can!'. Pampered Chef has helped me to be a much more positive person. I have control over how much money I choose to make, I am better a planning and follow through, I work with amazing people, and I am better for the experience. Think for a moment about what might be holding you back in your life - and what incredible, awesome things whatever that is, is holding you back FROM.

Dream with me for just a moment. What would it be like to have positive people to work with--to actually pick who you work with? What would it be like to be able to spend more time with your family? What would it be like to receive a full time income for part time work--at parties with people like you? What would it be like to receive recognition for a job well done? To have encouragement each and every step of the way? To have a suggested plan that you get to shape into your own success?

What would that be like? How would you dress? How would you feel? What would your family have that they don't have now? Where would you live? What would you like to give back to your community? Pampered Chef has a spot for anyone from eighteen to umpteen - for women and men who can work a few hours a week to a few days a week, and yes, for you - if you want it. Most consultants begin with either short-term goals in mind, or on a part-time basis. If you want to dream about the possibilities of a fun, simple business with The Pampered Chef, talk with me.

This is my I can, and those are reasons I represent such a great company. I am Scott Backus, helping you discover the Pampered Chef you were meant to be!"

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Oh - I also use a paint can - you can get one from most home supply stores, or a paint store like Sherwin Williams or Rhodda--they had this brand new one they just gave me!

 

[chefjeanine]

This is my I can, and those are reasons I represent such a great company. I am Scott Backus, helping you discover the Pampered Chef you were meant to be!"

Scott,

Thank you, thank you for sharing. This is just wonderful!!

Jeanine

 

[mommyhugz1978]

Thanks for sharing those are great ideas!!!

 

[PCGINA]

GREAT ideas Scott !!!

Thanks so much for taking the time to write it all out for us to read.

"I" think "I CAN" give this a try in the New Year...

 

[pampered1224]

PhenominalScott that is like totally WOW! Thank you so much for putting it all down. I have not had a real show in quite sometime and the ones I have done in recoup were the simplest to do. So now I have something new and a show on the 14th of January. I think "I CAN" do this too! Thank you for the help!

 

[klcpdm]

A large empty coffee can would work and you could put your things in it.

Twist on a presentation I saw, and something I use as a very comfortable way of talking about the opportunity...

I saw this a couple years ago for a motivational speech at our Sr.Exec's banquet at National Conf for PC: A consultant got large cans (spaghetti sauce size) and covered them with construction paper, pictures of cartoon eyes (think Mr. Potato Head) and the letter I.

Holding it up,she asked the room - what's this?

Eyes - can of eyes? glasses? Eye can? Yes, it's an I Can

[we'll leave the NatConf session for now]

I tell folks - yes, it's my I CAN...reasons I can represent the Pampered Chef...why I do this business!

Inside are about 10 things - which I talk about as follows:

-picture of my wife - "this is my bride, and she is one of the reasons I represent PC since it gives us more discretionary income; about $100 every show I do. PC helps give us flexibility in our budget and incentive opportunities for trips, prizes and free and discounted products. If you are a person who wants the whole catalog, I can share with you several ways to accomplish that."

-small brown leatherette book -"this is Eugene Peterson's The Message, which I place here to represent the Bible...Pampered Chef is a godly company, and one I humbly represent. They believe in bringing families together, in loving and supporting one another as you would be supported, and they have several generous giving campagins. (I talk about ROFTH, ASH and HWC, plus Doris's Family Studies Center at UofIL) I would be thrilled to offer a HWC show for you and your girlfriends in May - including a couple special products where dollars of your purchase price go directly to ACS for breast cancer research and education."

-When You Wish card from my Sr.Exec - "this is a fantastic person I get to work with...with a flexible business like PC, you can choose who you work with - literally who is your support and who you offer your support and training to. Early on in this business I wasn't always good at following up with people, and I shared this with her. She didn't chew me out, she helped me resolve the problem, and I quadrupled my sales by the end of that calendar year!"

-Host packing slip & order breakdowns -"this is one of the ways PC takes great care of hosts and guests, by giving the host an itemized packing list that even tells them which box the item is in, for which guest. Also, on the front is a Thank You letter from PC, and their Host Discount Card giving them 10% any PC purchases for a year! If you'd like to receive items for free, or you want your 10% discount card, see me about hosting a Cooking Show, a Fast & Simple Show where I bring foods already prepared and only stay about 20 minutes to leave you and your friends to chat, or the two options where where you don't even have to clean your house...a Catalog Show or my web specialty, the Easiest eShow, where your internet-savy friends get recipes, food tips and chance to shop in their fuzzy slippers."

-Recipe cards - "PC test kitchens tries out every recipe. So you know every PC cookbook, recipe card set and Season's Best recipe has been tested, tried and works! The test kitchens are a part of our terrific home office in Addison Illinois, outside of Chicago, and feature nutritionists, dieticians, home economists, scientists, and product testers. Every recipe is drafted, tested and reworked in the test kitchens before it ever goes to print."

-Cassette and DVD in a polyvinyl clear envelope -"PC training is phenomenal! They offer us videos, CD and cassette pointers to listen to in the car, as well as tele-classes and amazing instruction. Rather than re-invent the wheel, seasoned directors and consultants share the things that have worked for them, and we can adapt them to our own businesses."

-Early paystub from PC -"And of course one of the reasons is the paycheck. PC pays twice a month, and direct-deposits right to my checking account. Something amazing I want you to know, is I represented another company selling long distance phone plans, internet and cell phones for a year before starting with PC. My paychecks with them were typically $14, or $17 a month. In addition, I had to pay $50-100 each month for advertising, and then they wanted $299 for the privilege of my representing them for a second year? I just said no.

Instead, I was able to get my startup kit for only $90, (and we have ways of reducing that to either $70 or $50 which I can share with you, just ask). In my first month with PC, I earned more in commissions than I did in an entire year with the other company. PC is a product line which just sells itself, and their reputation is gold. PC customer service is tops. That we sell products like cutlery and cookware with a lifetime guarantee, is amazing - simply the best - and I like representing the best!"

-PC Wedding Shower invite -"Do you know of anyone getting married? We have an incredible pampering for either just the bride and her family and friends, or for both the bride and groom with a Pampered Chef Wedding Shower! This is an invitation featuring a heart cookie cutter, with a couple of spoons, and the invitation and info on the back saying -We'd like to start the happy couple out with a recipe collection from family an dfriends, so please fill out the recipe card with one of your favorite recipes and bring it to the Show! We have a lot of fun, at a shower I did in July, the couple received over $400 in Pampered Chef items free, and in addition to the absolute EASIEST online registry, I have a way to let guests buy gift items from your registry there--at the Show, wrap them, and you can open them there with everyone around, the same day! If you want the absolutely easiest shower you will ever give, where I provide the food and fun, you just provide the family and friends, contact me about a PC Wedding Shower!"

I also do theme shows - if you want something fun and different like this, what about a Taste of Tuscany - wine and Italian appetizers? Or a Desparate Housewives show - how to cook like Brie and sizzle in the kitchen, while drinking a cool Lawnboy Lemonade? Or a Death by Chocolate show where we start with a Chocolate Martini, and taste and see a Chocolate Turtle Fudge Cake, or Tuxedo Brownies demonstration? Or a Light and Simple show where we do low fat, low carb recipes? Or even a Weight Watcher's show where you get together with your friends, figure out how many points you have left at the end of the day, then that's what I'll cook! No kidding, we do have resources that show the point totals for Pampered Chef recipes, too. There is the Couples Kitchen Survivor show - where we pit the guys against the girls, and see who gets voted off of Kitchen Island! Or, I can do a Kids in the Kitchen show, where kids and parents come - the kids do sandwich wraps, and parents taste and see a quick Tomato Basil Squares or Chicken Taco soup! I even do fundraisers where a group can earn 10-50% profit, and benefit shows for Help Whip Cancer, America's Second Harvest Food Bank, or benefitting another charity you choose.

And finally, coming back to the NatConf workshop where I first saw the EYE CAN, is...
- a A lipton Teabag in its paper wrapper... what's this? TEA. Pampered Chef has helped me take the "T" out of 'I can't' and make it into 'I can!'. Pampered Chef has helped me to be a much more positive person. I have control over how much money I choose to make, I am better a planning and follow through, I work with amazing people, and I am better for the experience. Think for a moment about what might be holding you back in your life - and what incredible, awesome things whatever that is, is holding you back FROM.

Dream with me for just a moment. What would it be like to have positive people to work with--to actually pick who you work with? What would it be like to be able to spend more time with your family? What would it be like to receive a full time income for part time work--at parties with people like you? What would it be like to receive recognition for a job well done? To have encouragement each and every step of the way? To have a suggested plan that you get to shape into your own success?

What would that be like? How would you dress? How would you feel? What would your family have that they don't have now? Where would you live? What would you like to give back to your community? Pampered Chef has a spot for anyone from eighteen to umpteen - for women and men who can work a few hours a week to a few days a week, and yes, for you - if you want it. Most consultants begin with either short-term goals in mind, or on a part-time basis. If you want to dream about the possibilities of a fun, simple business with The Pampered Chef, talk with me.

This is my I can, and those are reasons I represent such a great company. I am Scott Backus, helping you discover the Pampered Chef you were meant to be!"

-----------------------------------------

Oh - I also use a paint can - you can get one from most home supply stores, or a paint store like Sherwin Williams or Rhodda--they had this brand new one they just gave me!