I need some ideas on how to spice thing up

teakum

for my pampered chef home parties. I am getting so burnt out and people just arn t buying like they used tooo. What could I do to make it "more fun"?

moroccojade

I've never been to a PC party.  What's the usual drill?  I'm sure there's food involved, which is a good thing. 

Also, the economy sucks so that could be contributing.  Also, it's summer.  Lots of things slow down.  (But will pick up again for Xmas.)

teakum

goodness I hope so. I normally go in with a dip pretty much made, stick it in the microwave for 5 min or so then they can snack on it while we go through the products(knives, pots, pans, ect) while they are looking at all this I either do a microwave choc cake, or a really easy pizza. This is the norm but the host can request anything and I will cook it.

moroccojade

That's neat that you cook right then and there.  I'd like that.

I'm guessing PC sells funky gadgets.  Demos are always good in that case.  Yeah, I can see it's a lemon zester.  But let's see it in action!  That would get me more excited.  

But yeah, beyond that, I do think it's just the economy and time of year.  Hang in there!  

And if I need anything I now know where to come. 

 

GL!

teakum

AWW thanks. send me your email and I will put you on the list for recipes and other goodies.

teakum 17 @yahoo.com

and I think its the economy too!!

moroccojade

YGM. 

Dani123

moroccojade:

That's neat that you cook right then and there.  I'd like that.

I'm guessing PC sells funky gadgets.  Demos are always good in that case.  Yeah, I can see it's a lemon zester.  But let's see it in action!  That would get me more excited.  

But yeah, beyond that, I do think it's just the economy and time of year.  Hang in there!  

And if I need anything I now know where to come.     GL!

This exactly!!  I think demos are awesome and thats how come Im not allowed to watch INFOMERICALS!! lol    How about a few little giveaways?? I remember when my mom did tupperware they had freebies the guests could win or whatever to get people in the mood.   Never been to pampered chef either....

Josie22

Everyone that purchases gets put in for some cool prize to increase sales.

Focus on the things they will use every day. Show them how your products can be used everyday. How your products will get dinner out quicker so they can spend more time doing what they want.

And find a great photographer who's just starting. Work out a deal where you can give your hostesses a photo session with a free 8x10.  I'm sure you can get someone who will do this for free just by you including their card in what you hand out.

jessica1080

All the ones that I have been too they make one of those wreaths or rings on the stoneware.  Do you know what I am talking about?  The ones that you use cresent rolls and put something in them and roll them up.  They can look fancy or it is a quick full meal because meat, veggie and bread is all rolled up.  Good for moms I think.  I like the taco meat one and I have also tried the chicken/brocolli one.  Yum!

This shows a lot of products too.  I don't know all the "official" names, but since you are familiar hopefully you know what I am talking about.  You use the stoneware, you can use the microwave thing to cook the hamburger meat and drain it and moms will love that too.  So easy...I did it last night with hamburger meat straight from the freezer!  You can use the scoop to put the hamburger meat on the cresent rolls, etc. 

You can also give small things away.  Like I LOVE those $0.75 knives and the orange peeler!  Offer a discount if they buy x amount or if they bring a friend to the party that wasn't invited.