When I originally became a chocolatier, my reason for joining was fairly simple. I wanted to get out of the house and meet good people. I felt under-appreciated at work and really enjoyed all of the accolades you could receive through DCD. However, recently, my military husband has been transferred to a new post. While I'm extremely proud of him, it has left me in a career limbo. Ultimately it has changed the reason I joined DCD or my "why" story.
Now, I have started selling DCD as a source of income. It has really changed the way that I look at my business. While I still consider it a lot of fun and enjoy myself immensely, I have been thankful for the income that it has generated. Further, because of the transfer, I have been able to take my DCD business with me to the new post and continue where I left off.
I have learned that DCD can evolve with me. When I move, I can take it with me. It can change as I need it to change to fill different areas in my life. I expect that my "why" will change again in the future. I'm looking forward to seeing what DCD can bring me in the future!
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Monday, November 28, 2011
DCD Featured on Food Network's "Unwrapped"
Food Network had a segment on their show "Unwrapped" which featured DCD products. The segment itself showed a little mini-party with the chocolatier making truffles and mixing martinis. The show really showed off DCD products and introduced DCD to a whole new group of people. Right now, I know that calls are pouring into the corporate office from potential recruits and hostesses.
When I was watching the show, I just wanted to point out a few things. First, the chocolatier who was featured was really fantastic and did a wonderful job. However, the parties do not have to be as intricate as what was featured on TV. For me, I keep my parties very simple and don't make any reindeer truffles (although, if asked by my hostess, I would be willing to do a special truffle party). I make a few baked goods and talk about the products. The products really sell themselves, so there isn't much "showmanship" involved.
Secondly, Betty Palm, the president of DCD, pointed out that there are only about 6,000 chocolatiers across the United States. This is still a ground floor opportunity. Many, many people still haven't heard of DCD and the market isn't saturated.
I'm sure as a watch re-runs of the program that more thoughts will occur to me. I encourage you to watch the show and let me know your thoughts!
When I was watching the show, I just wanted to point out a few things. First, the chocolatier who was featured was really fantastic and did a wonderful job. However, the parties do not have to be as intricate as what was featured on TV. For me, I keep my parties very simple and don't make any reindeer truffles (although, if asked by my hostess, I would be willing to do a special truffle party). I make a few baked goods and talk about the products. The products really sell themselves, so there isn't much "showmanship" involved.
Secondly, Betty Palm, the president of DCD, pointed out that there are only about 6,000 chocolatiers across the United States. This is still a ground floor opportunity. Many, many people still haven't heard of DCD and the market isn't saturated.
I'm sure as a watch re-runs of the program that more thoughts will occur to me. I encourage you to watch the show and let me know your thoughts!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
DCD Ordering Portal - "How-to" Guide (For chocolatiers)
I've had numerous questions about how to use the new ordering portal. I have created this guide, specifically for chocolatiers, to assist them in placing orders for customers. If you are a customer and are looking to place an order, please go to www.chocolatewithkristine.com or send me an email chocolatewithkristine@gmail.com and I will be in contact with you!
To place a customer order with Dove Chocolate Discoveries, it is necessary to use the ordering portal which is available on their website. The following pages are intended to be a step-by-step guide on placing an order. After consulting this guide, if you still have ordering questions, please contact your sponsor or your team leader to help you!
1. To begin, make sure that your browser can support the DCD system. Your browser should allow pop-ups from DCD. If your system is not allowing the pop-ups to appear, try downloading Firefox. This is available at www.firefox.com. If your browser is allowing pop-ups, skip to step 2.
To place a customer order with Dove Chocolate Discoveries, it is necessary to use the ordering portal which is available on their website. The following pages are intended to be a step-by-step guide on placing an order. After consulting this guide, if you still have ordering questions, please contact your sponsor or your team leader to help you!
1. To begin, make sure that your browser can support the DCD system. Your browser should allow pop-ups from DCD. If your system is not allowing the pop-ups to appear, try downloading Firefox. This is available at www.firefox.com. If your browser is allowing pop-ups, skip to step 2.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Easy Recipes, Cooking with Kristine
DCD chocolate is fantastic by itself, but it's also good when used in combination with other products or other items. Dove Chocolate Discoveries puts out an entertaining guide which includes several different types of recipes each season. With the help of my husband, I made two of the recipes. One with chicken and the other veggies. The chicken recipe is straight from the entertaining guide. The second recipe morphed into my own chocolate creation. I chose both of these recipes, because they were simple and easy to make. I hope that you enjoy both recipes and if there's something that you would like to see, please send me an email and let me know!
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