I received this e-mail this morning and thought it described very well the benefits of attending one of our APCA "The Business of Doing Business as a Personal Chef" seminars. I asked Monica for permission to post it here, and she graciously agreed.
Any others that have attended seminars and would like to post their feelings about this subject, please feel free to jump in.
Hey, Jim -
I just wanted to drop you a line to say thanks for all of your awesome advice and support! My first cook date was AMAZING! It took me about 5 1/2 hours shopping - clean up (4x4). I was tired at the end of the day, but not exhausted as I had expected and I had SO much fun!
The plan was for me to come and cook so his mother wouldn't have to cook for their daughter while they were away. Afterward, I would come bi-monthly for them. Well, they went thru eight of the sixteen meals in 2 1/2 days! The best part is that it looks like I may be switching to weekly (YEAH!!!) - we're going to talk when they return from a business trip. Also, he is the publisher/president of the only newspaper so we're talking about some sort of press....any suggestions?
After the September seminar, I hit so many PA red tape glitches, that I thought this would never happen. Thank you for giving us the vision to see past today and to focus on the possibilities of tomorrow. Your seasoned advice really helped me to not give up (at least not until I earned back that $1000!!) and I'm so glad I didn't.
I thought it was great for confidence. Someone to ask questions to. Candy is the BEST support anyone can give. Great for bussiness ideas but does not discuse enough about freezing.It could of change since I went. Yes its not a cooking class, but candy is ALWAYS if you ask willing to help. Yes I think it was a good spend of money. David Straus Elegant Fare
