Category: For New Reps

My husband, Bill, was born and raised in Pinedale so 10 years ago, we retired early from managing a large trucking terminal in Kemmerer & another in Wells, NV, and moved back to Pinedale.  We already had some acreage and a home here.  We love traveling, 4-wheeling, rock hunting, hiking with our dog Freddie and spending time with our family.  I quilt, silversmith jewelry, enjoy gardening and everything outside!   After 3 or 4 years I started doing doTERRA classes, promoting healthy lifestyle and traveling around the country.  We have both been self-employed most of our lives which gives anyone a pretty good background in just about EVERYTHING!  Our three children are grown and we have five grandchildren, two of which are in college.  I had been buying Alison Pantry products for about a year when our Rep moved.  At the urging of my friends, I decided to take it on so we could all continue to receive the products we love!  One of the main reasons I bought from Alison’s was their seafood products. I have to say my all time favorite is the Skinless Cod and the Contessa Tiger Shrimp.  We raise our own beef so I was buying the Daily’s bacon, the Carvemaster Ham, Ham slices, Turkey, and another favorite is the Bacon Wrapped Pork!  I would have to say other steady items are several of the Wyman’s Berries, Quinoa, Chia Seeds, Oatmeal, Jenny Lou’s Beehive Rolls and Cinnamon rolls, and baking supplies.  Once I started noticing what others bought and sharing their likes, I started expanding!  We love so many of the products!   The Chicken Pot Pies and the Burritos are something my husband can fix when I am gone to my PEO meetings.  Even though there is just the two of us the majority of the time, I have always bought in bulk as the prices are better.  There is always an event where we need to take a dish, bake a dessert, etc.   Lately, I have donated to different fundraisers using such items as the Beehive Rolls, the pulled pork, bacon wrapped pork, the brownie mix and cookie mixes, and frozen ready-to-bake cookies!  I love to cook, but when we are busy, Alison’s products sure are EASY.

One of the things that draws our customers to us is our enthusiasm about the products.  I share my favorites and am quick to give a recommendation or a substitute.  I love my customers, love the interaction.  At first, on order pickup day I would get to visiting and mix up a few products, but I quickly sorted it out and got it to the right person — I always gave them a freebie for my mistakes.  I think they love it that I am not perfect!  In our shop near where the freezers and shelves are, my husband has a little workroom where he cuts and polishes rocks.  My customers love getting the grand tour of his (and my) hobby.  We have gotten to know our customers and treat them like family.  I try to touch base with everyone at least once each month.  I post recipes, specials, and reminders on my Facebook group page and once in a while on our “Sublette County for Sale” Facebook page.  Often I share Becky’s posts on my page and try to personalize my posts.  My customers want constant reminders so the week before orders are due, I call them, I email them, I text them and the FINAL day I text again and call those that don’t text.  I am getting them trained to put in more than one order during the month to take advantage of the sales, closeouts, shortages.  It has taken me over a year to accomplish that!

At first, my husband thought I should advertise in the paper.  I did a small box ad with Alison logo, my name, phone, and the date when orders are due and the date they arrive.  My ad rep happened to be my old hairdresser from Kemmerer and now she is a very good customer.  I may have only gotten one or two customers from the ad, but at least my friends know what I am doing!  The best money spent is on the monthly drawing for a $10 gift certificate, buying items for the gift basket which I give to my customers for bringing in a new customer, and an occasional trade fair booth.  I did just start the punch card, so next time I can have an update.  I always have a catalog and am not shy about handing them out to new people I meet.  I just enjoy myself and enjoy my customers.  It can be contagious!

Hi, my name is Shellie Christensen. I live in Douglas, WY, with my husband Robert and the last 2 of our 6 children, Hunter 16 and Heather 15.

I have been buying Alison’s Pantry products since 2011 and when the current rep in Douglas started looking for a replacement, she asked if I would be interested in taking over. I discussed it with my husband and we decided to do it together. So, we started selling in October 2017. I enjoy working with customers and my husband does an amazing job receiving the truck and doing inventory. Then the whole family helps with order pickup and delivery! It has been a great opportunity for our family to be able to work together and for my husband and I to teach our children customer service with the public.

Contact each month is so important. When we took over the Douglas area, even though there was a current list of customers, many had not been contacted in a very long time. I have found that making sure each person receives a catalog and knows the order deadline has a great impact on a successful order. I also send out multiple reminders and make calls up to the order deadline. I have customers that prefer texting and others that want a phone call. It’s my job to know this and contact them in whatever form they are most comfortable. Customer service is key with Alison’s Pantry. The products are amazing, and they don’t need any help in selling but if the customer has a bad experience trying to get the product they won’t try again. My family works hard to be flexible for our customers when orders are ready to be picked up. We have some customers that are unable to pick up their orders, so they were worried about placing an order. We assured them that delivering an order was no problem and it has worked out great!

Every day there is at least one thing in each meal we eat that comes from Alison’s Pantry! The vegetables are a staple for us and we always have a good choice stocked in the freezer. My husband loves to grill, and the bacon wrapped pork chops, chicken tenders, and hamburgers are favorites for our family. I would also be lost without my bag of Shirley J Universal Sauce. It is the base of many of my family’s favorite sauces and gravies!

A great way my husband and I get to know our customers is by asking them at pickup about their order. What they like about the products they purchased and how they prepare them. It also helps us when we are asked about something in the catalog we haven’t tried yet. We can tell them what another customer has liked about it and how they use it.

My family is really enjoying the experience of working together representing a great product! Thank you, Alison’s Pantry!

Hi, I’m Nichole Henderson and I live in Bowman, ND with my husband, Drew. We have to wonderful children, Ella (5yrs.) and Weston (4yrs.). I have been an Alison’s Pantry Rep since October 2017. I ordered Alison’s Pantry before I became a Rep and we liked the products. Our previous Alison’s Pantry lady had sold AP products for 12 years and was retiring. My husband and I talked about selling AP and decided to give it a try!

We have a lot of favorite AP products and continue to try new ones each month! We always have the Old Trapper Jerky on hand and love this product for snacks and fishing 😉 We also love the frozen vegetables!!

Each month I send out reminders to my customers via email, text messaging, facebook, and phone calls. I ask my customers if they are ok with my reminders. I have found making my own facebook page has been extremely helpful whether it is for reminders on due dates, pickup times, hot deals, or new products!

Hello, my name is Sandra Crawford. I live in Big Timber MT, about 1500 people. I own a hair salon “Shear Chaos”, I have been sharing Alison’s Pantry through the salon and Facebook, also friends have been spreading the word. I have met new people in this small community, selling Alison’s Pantry. My first order was 1500.00, 2nd 3000.00, and 3rd 2400.00, I can’t believe how well this is going. I do set goals for myself, this last month I was not quite there, but it is ok.

I am trying something new with the order. I have been posting sale items on my Facebook page, I am hoping to pull more people and more orders with this idea. I post everyday, which does not take much time at all. I am also going to do a drawing in the next few months, if everyone that orders, can get at least 1 or more people to order, there name will go into a drawing for 50.00, in free food. My goal over all is to be at 5000.00 and up in orders.I had a very successful open house, that really helped people to see sizes and to touch and smell items.  I am loving this, it has helped with our grocery bill, bills and what I spend a week at the store! I am retiring from my salon after 29 years and helping my husband. This keeps me busy and brings in enough to help out the family. I love the food, Alison’s Pantry staff, what a great company.
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