Day job to Pampered Chef

randimarie86 · February 2011

I will ramble a bit before asking my question.

I am in college full time for education, and I have 4 semesters (including current semester) left until I graduate. For those of you teachers out there, I'm sure you remember your methods classes. I am currently in my first of 3 methods, and they are only going to get more difficult [and time consuming] as I get further into the program. I also work a 9-5 (most days) job. I understand when I begin student teaching that I will no longer be able to work during the day. I have been contemplating becoming a Pampered Chef consultant now to start slow, then when I am no longer able to work during the day, I will have that to fall on. I am married and my husband fronts most of the bills as it is, and could totally handle it without me bringing any income in for a few months to a whole year.

Here's my question: Has anyone else experienced a similar situation, or currently in a similar situation. I'm sure I am making zero sense. I guess I am just looking for any input. Anyone out there sell Pampered Chef that would like to share experiences...

Maybride2 · February 2011

You would honestly make more money waitressing or working retail in the evenings. Not to say that those types of consultant jobs can't earn money, but in order to turn a profit you need to put in a lot of legwork....promoting yourself, getting people to have parties for you, and owning a lot of the stuff so that you can talk about it and sell it better. If you only rely on your friends and family for business, you'll barely cover your start-up costs.

ColeM320 · February 2011

I work as a Tastefully Simple consultant and agreed with above. It is a lot of work in the beginning try to establish yourself but I mean it can pay off it depends on what you do with it, you are your own boss. I joined Tastefully Simple merely for the discount but a year or so later I am partying away and having a great time, not to mention there are lots of great incentives and trips you can earn but if you do not have the time then yea it probably would not be worth it but if you do then go for it! What do you have to lose? I don't know anything about Pampered Chef, as far as being a consultant but I do about Tastefully Simple so if you want to know anything just let me know. Good Luck!

nsfw · February 2011

I read this article on USA today the other day. You might find it interesting before you get started with Pampered Chef.

Daiseys · February 2011

I did Tupperware a number of years ago. I remember the return being really low. I did not do it for very long because it did not work out well for me.

**sunny** · February 2011

Do you like sales? Do you consider yourself a convincing person? Do you know a lot of people who you could convince to purchase the items? Would you feel comfortable finding new people and convincing them to purchase products?

It is essentially a sales position but you have to front a lot of the money and a LOT of the time.

I would be very careful of any money you put into it. When it's all said and done and you consider all the time and hours spent calling people, setting up parties, cultivating clients, getting them to buy things - I doubt you really make much money unless you have the skills and the network and devote yourself to it. how much time will you have each week to host parties?

these companies also look to expand by getting you to recruit other people to join as consultants.

Do you want to be a teacher or do you want to be a salesperson? Personally if I were looking for extra money, I'd work at a bookstore or something. seems like it would be less effort but guaranteed income. why don't you look at tutoring?

for another view of multilevel marketing experiences, visit www.pinktruth.com. I know it's not about Pampered Chef, but it will give you some good questions to consider when talking with someone about Pampered Chef. I'm sure PC is a reputable company, but again - it will give you some ideas of things to look for.

then go here and ask for information from the happy PC people: http://www.chefsuccess.com/

marciejbee · February 2011

The only women I know who have successfully transitioned full time with direct sales do it a LOT and work more hours than they ever did during their 9-5...they work all weekends and night time and I just cannot see that as a viable income if you are in full time school as well. THey relly have to invest their time and energy into it to turn a good profit.

BriansGirl06 · February 2011

Randimarie - I have been a Pampered Chef Consultant since October and have been VERY successful with it. I am a Mommy, Wife and also work another part time job so I can attest that you really don't need much time to make money doing this. The start-up cost of joining PC is minimal. The new consultant kit is only $155 (for over $500 worth of stuff) and I can help you get it for only $115. The only commitment to them is to try it for 4 shows, then if you're not happy, you simply stop and there is NO PENALTY to you what so ever. Most consultants make about $400 a month with little effort. I think it would be a great way for you to make a little extra money for now and then ramp up to more business once you start your student teaching!

That article from USA Today does not mention Pampered Chef at all. Our business is WAY different than those who sell Avon and Mary Kay in that we don't have to keep an inventory of products and we aren't in charge of distribution of our cutomers orders.

I would love to give you some more in-depth information about this so feel free to shoot me an email: jenikpc@gmail.com.

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