Age Limit for Hosting a Show? Should I Put it in Mom's Name?

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The discussion centers on the legal and practical considerations of hosting a show by a 15-year-old girl, with her mother interested in becoming a consultant. It is established that while the girl can host the show, she cannot become a consultant until she turns 18. The consensus suggests that if the mother intends to use host credits for purchasing a consultant kit, the show should be booked under her name. Additionally, the girl can assist at shows, which can be a tax write-off for the host.

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monica_sweetconsultant
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The girl that booked a show at my sunday show last week is only 15!! I swear she looked about 20 and so mature I wouldve never guessed it. Her mother is the one who is interested in doing a catalog show and becoming a consultant. My question is ....is there an age limit to host a show? should I put the show in her mothers name? This girl is interested in becoming a consultant also later. I told her if she wanted I could kinda take her under my wing and show her how things are done and she could go to one show a month with me and see from a consultant view how kitchen shows work and all that. she seemed excited to do that. Is that legal? I told her i cant pay her or give her anything for it except maybe some experience for when she is ready to become a consultant herself. what do you all think? I'm not really sure how to handle this situation!!
 
For hosting, you can put it under the daughter's name; but if her mother is thinking about becoming a consultant and wants to use some of the host credit towards purchasing the kit, I'd put it under the mom's name. If she's not going to use the credit, it might not be a bad idea to put it under the daughter's name because then for any bookings, she can buy the host specials (if the mom's name was used and the mom became the consultant, she'd lose the future host specials). I hope that makes sense!

As far as becoming a consultant, she does have to be 18. She could certainly attend shows, and you could pay her if you have the money to do so. She could help with order taking, handing out catalogs, drawing slips, etc. It's also a tax write off to you if you do pay her.

Diane
 
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thanks so much for the quick reply. I havent spoke to her mother yet about becoming a consultant. When I spoke to the girl about hosting the show she had just got back from a funeral :eek: and i was so uncomfortable talking to her then but she was fine with it. I told her to tell her mother to expect a phone call from me this week sometime I wanted to give them time to get over the funeral thing. her mother had circled yes for a catalog show and consultant and her daughter booked the kitchen show. its kinda confusing keeping the two strait!! My husband is my "partner" so to say. he is a tremendous help. he even helps with the recipes when i get behind or need someone to demo a tool and i cant get a volunteer. but i dont want to just shrug her off either. i'm not sure which way i will go with it. maybe let her come to a few and see how she does. she says she can talk in front of crowds wiht ease. any other suggestions would be appreciated!!
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the age limit for hosting a Pampered Chef show?

There is no official age limit for hosting a Pampered Chef show, but typically, hosts should be at least 18 years old to sign the necessary agreements and manage the event. However, younger individuals can still host with parental consent.

Can I host a Pampered Chef show in my mom's name?

Yes, you can host a show in your mom's name if she is willing to be the official host. This is often done when younger individuals want to participate but do not meet the age requirement to host themselves.

What are the benefits of hosting a show in my mom's name?

Hosting in your mom's name can provide several benefits, such as allowing her to earn rewards and discounts while you still get to participate in the planning and execution of the show. It also helps in managing the legal aspects of hosting.

Do I need my mom's permission to host a show in her name?

Yes, it is essential to have your mom's permission to host a show in her name. She will need to agree to the terms and conditions and may need to sign documents related to the event.

What if my mom is not interested in hosting but I want to?

If your mom is not interested in hosting, you can still host a show yourself if you meet the age requirement. Alternatively, you can find another adult who is willing to host on your behalf.

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