Dealing with Unqualified Recruits: What to Do and What to Expect

dbarkman · Jun 2, 2008

Hi, has anyone had a recruit never qualify and just give up on the biz? What happens if you never qualify? What about the kit, do they have to return it or pay more for it?

Thanks

smspamperedchef · Jun 2, 2008

Oh yes. Many many times. One of them even wrote me a check for the kit. We ordered her kit online with my debit card. Her check never cleared. Found out after extensive research that the bank account had been closed for a year and a half. I was lucky to get my money back after basically hunting her down. Even got the kit back and PC even gave me a full refund too! Unfortunately nothing can be done about the "kitnapper" as we call it. No return of kit or money charged or anything.
I guess this happened to you? I think I may have one too that I signed just 2 weeks ago. Vanished and was "in the middle of putting a show in a week ago" she says and it never got turned in! Now she is evading my calls

Oh wait. I didn't really read your post right. Did she do ANYTHING at all?

chefann · Jun 2, 2008

If a recruit doesn't do anything, that's between them and HO. As of now, HO doesn't usually pursue recompense for the kit.Unfortunately, kitnappers are just a part of the business. But you never know what is going on in your recruits' lives - there may be a perfectly plausible reason they haven't turned anything in for the first several months of their business (like illness or other family emergency). Stay in occasional touch with them. They have until they've been inactive for a year to reactivate without purchasing a new kit and they may just surprise you and turn something in.

Jewel · Jun 2, 2008

I have had 4 total recruits since I started and I have have had 4 total kitnappers. I had host who signed and hasn't done anything, but to top that off she never delivered any of the products from her show to her guests. I can't get in touch with her at all. I contacted everyone at the show to see if they have gotten their things yet, but no one has returned my calls. So don't get bummed out. I feel for you!

twinkie10 · Jun 2, 2008

smspamperedchef said:
Now she is evading my calls.

I hate when they won't call back! They can at least be big enough to say, "hey, I just can't do this... will you please stop calling me!!!"

I like closure!!!!

jenboswood · Jun 7, 2008

I definately feel your pain with the not calling back. That is my biggest pet peave since I started my business. I'm a reasonable person, just talk to me!!!!

ChefBeckyD · Jun 7, 2008

I know that kitnappers are going to be a part of the business, but it is still disappointing when they happen.

I've had several recruits who I thought were going to do great, and then they just disappear! If all of my recruits who had disappeared would have stuck with it long enough to qualify - I'd be a director by now!

My greatest fear is that I will end up earning the recognition for career recruits, and STILL not be a director!:cry:

Oh well, at least I'll forever be receiving free catalogs.

Okay - mini vent/pity party over....I have a show this morning, and the host is thinking of signing....

Dealing with Unqualified Recruits: What to Do and What to Expect

What is the purpose of qualifying a new recruit?

What are the steps involved in qualifying a new recruit?

What qualities should a qualified new recruit possess?

Why is it important to qualify new recruits thoroughly?

How can an organization determine if a new recruit is qualified for the role?

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