Maximizing Incentives: Recruiting Strategies for Achieving Your Promotion Goals

ragschef · Oct 13, 2007

I am currenty a FD, but am working EXTREMELY hard to have 3 more sign by the 15th (recruiting promo). I think my host from today is going to sign by Monday, as well as my host for Monday night. I've been talking with my neighbor down the road who just lost her job about selling and her only problem is that she doesn't have the money to invest. I know her pretty well and I know that she's an honest person. My question is, IF I want to promote by the end of the year for my incentive trip, should I offer to pay for her kit, then be reimbursed when she gets her first paycheck? I'm desparate, but not sure what to do. I really think that she'd be good at it if she'd give it a try. What would YOU do? :cry: I really want that cruise!!!!

cmdtrgd · Oct 13, 2007

NO!!!!!!!! She can work for her kit if you want. She can have a show and get $40 off. If you feel like it, you can offer a couple of other options. 1. She can get 4 $150 catalog shows together (with payments) BEFORE sending in the kit agreement or 2. she could host a show with you and you could give her part of your commission if SHE works for the orders. Make sure you word it as "working". What I have offered in the past is half off the kit with a $500 show (they already get $40 off there, you pay the $35ish) or a free kit with a $1000 show.

baychef · Oct 13, 2007

NO!!!! Great ideas already given. No matter how much you trust someone, things can inevitably go wrong. Some financial emergency can come up and IF you get your money back, it may be in smaller increments and take much longer than you plan on.
If they get their $1250 in within a month, they can pay off that kit if they borrow the money or put it on a credit card (it can be paid off before interest accues).
Speaking from experience....NO, NO, NO!!! I know you want this promo, but it is not worth losing a neighbor over or losing money over. Hang in there. With your determination, you WILL become a director and if you keep that determination up, you will earn more than what this promo gives you!
Keep working at it and let us know when to cheer for you when you walk that stage!!

cmdtrgd · Oct 13, 2007

If she WANTS to do it, she will FIND the money somewhere! I've heard of people doing yard sales, borrowing $20 each from friends and family, selling stuff on Ebay, etc.

missyciccolella · Oct 14, 2007

NO!!!!!!!!!! In the grand scheme of things, our kit is really inexpensive. Some companies charge in the upwards of $1000 and have yearly renewing fees. I struggled with this for a relative, and my director told me flat out don't do it. Your potential needs to invest in this - if you give it to her it doesn't mean as much as she is not the one footing the bill so no money is out her pocket. She needs ownership in her business, and there are ways to get money quickly...just what Kate said!

ChefLisa · Oct 14, 2007

A very awesome Senior Director I know began her business by cleaning someone's house. I think that is such a great idea!

Chef Kearns · Oct 14, 2007

Speaking from experience. :thumbdown: H-E-double hockey sticks NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!

Everybody else already shared great tips and suggestions> I just wanted you to hear me state my opinion. NO. Okay I said it again. But I can't put it strongly enough. NO NO NO!!

bethsbiz · Oct 14, 2007

I have never (and will never) provide at kit at no cost, even if there is an agreement to have the person refund me the cost over a certain period of time. Totally agree with prior posts; you really don't know a person unless they are a totally tried and true best friend. So..don't chance it. NOOOOO seems to be the preveribal word.

That said, I DO offer a "sale price" on the kit from time to time. I pay the difference. So,if someone wants to sign, AND they have earned the host kit creditc,then my possible consuit could get and extra "20 - 25.00 savings" I have a flyer, when I make this offer, that clearly states this is an offer from ME only.

But, repeat, NEVER, EVER pay the full kit for ANYONE.

BethCooks4U · Oct 15, 2007

I once gave a catalog show to a consultant so that she would qualify in time for me to get an incentive. She never did do a 4th show. In that case I didn't lose much but it taught me that if they don't care enough to find the $$ or the orders they won't do much if anything more if you do it for them.

Joining the majority - NOOOOOO DO NOT DO IT!

finley1991 · Oct 15, 2007

BethCooks4U said:
I once gave a catalog show to a consultant so that she would qualify in time for me to get an incentive. She never did do a 4th show. In that case I didn't lose much but it taught me that if they don't care enough to find the $$ or the orders they won't do much if anything more if you do it for them.

Joining the majority - NOOOOOO DO NOT DO IT!

SO TRUE BETH! If they want it, they will find a way. The only thing I've ever done when needing consultants was to offer 50% off the kit. That was back when the kit was $90. I had one say no and it told me she wasn't committed and the other did do it... and she's been with me for 3 years and does great. And I knew her to and truly knew she didn't have the money and really needed this in her life. It was a risk and it did work out for me. But I will never offer that again and if anyone on my TEAM asked me, I would tell them not to do it.

Cassie1037 · Oct 16, 2007

WAHOO! My first recruit that I have been working on since August just signed, in the nick of time for the promotion. :sing: :sing:
Can someone please tell me where I can find the specs about what the consultant gets? I am so excited, happy, anxious, scatter-brained and all at the same time... I cannot find the info... lol

Maximizing Incentives: Recruiting Strategies for Achieving Your Promotion Goals

1. What are the benefits of maximizing incentives for recruiting strategies?

2. How can I effectively recruit and promote within a short timeframe?

3. Is it a good idea to personally invest in potential recruits?

4. What should I do if I am desperate to achieve my promotion goals?

5. How can I handle a potential recruit who lacks the necessary funds to invest?

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