pampchefsarah
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I live in VA, and my friend in CA did a catalog show for me (barely made the required $150 minimum). She talked to her son (almost 19) about becoming a consultant, and he seemed interested. Now, normally, I would be apprehensive about signing someone so young, but I've known this boy since he was 5, and his greatest love is cooking. In fact, he's starting school soon to be a chef. So, this business would be a great fit - cooking, teaching, and working his own hours!
He did start the sign-up process online, but when it came to the point where he had to pay, and he saw the price, he backed off. I can't blame him - you and I know the price is reasonable, but he has never even been to a Cooking Show, and doesn't want to take the chance he won't quickly make the money back.
Since there was not enough sales from his mom's show to earn a Credit, and I'm not in a position to offer to pay part, or reimburse, out of my own pocket (this is based on principle more than financial reasons), I'm looking for ideas of how to encourage him to take the risk. I have suggested talking to friends and family, and getting confirmed bookings (including guest lists) for 4 shows within his first 30 days, but haven't heard back. Anyone else have any thoughts? If I didn't think he'd be an awesome consultant, I wouldn't even pursue this, but I know this would be a real blessing for him.
Thanks in advance!
Sarah
He did start the sign-up process online, but when it came to the point where he had to pay, and he saw the price, he backed off. I can't blame him - you and I know the price is reasonable, but he has never even been to a Cooking Show, and doesn't want to take the chance he won't quickly make the money back.
Since there was not enough sales from his mom's show to earn a Credit, and I'm not in a position to offer to pay part, or reimburse, out of my own pocket (this is based on principle more than financial reasons), I'm looking for ideas of how to encourage him to take the risk. I have suggested talking to friends and family, and getting confirmed bookings (including guest lists) for 4 shows within his first 30 days, but haven't heard back. Anyone else have any thoughts? If I didn't think he'd be an awesome consultant, I wouldn't even pursue this, but I know this would be a real blessing for him.
Thanks in advance!
Sarah