Purchasing Kit for Possible Recruit

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Discussion Overview

The thread explores the topic of whether to advance the kit price to a potential recruit who is facing financial difficulties. Participants share their personal experiences and opinions on the implications of such actions.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses concern about advancing the kit price, suggesting that the potential recruit should find alternative ways to gather funds.
  • Another participant shares their experience of having been burned by a similar situation, advising against covering the cost directly.
  • Several participants mention creative fundraising ideas, such as hosting a garage sale or borrowing from family, to help the recruit raise the necessary funds.
  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, recounts a positive experience where they advanced a partial kit rebate to someone they knew well, emphasizing the importance of trust.
  • Another participant notes that they have learned from past experiences and now prefer to offer kit rebates instead of advancing money.
  • Some participants suggest ensuring the recruit has bookings lined up before signing to increase their chances of success.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is a general consensus among participants advising against advancing the kit price directly, with many sharing cautionary tales. However, a few participants express that under certain conditions, such as knowing the recruit well, it might be acceptable to offer financial assistance.

Contextual Notes

Participants share a variety of personal experiences, highlighting the risks and considerations involved in financially supporting a potential recruit in the Pampered Chef business.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for Pampered Chef consultants considering how to support potential recruits facing financial challenges, as well as those reflecting on their own experiences in similar situations.

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Has anyone ever advanced the kit price to a possible recruit? I know someone who would be good at this business. She is a single mom with a teenage son. She is currently unemployed. She was planning to sign this month but all of a sudden she has had some unexpected financial expenses. I have mentioned to her if she knows someone who would possibly advance her the money until she gets her first commission check. Is this something I should really stay away from? I only know her from a show she hosted.
 
I would never cover the cost myself. I would help her come up with creative ways to get the money. Borrow from a friend, credit card (?), save up a little each week or month and hold off signing on till she has the money, garage sale, babysitting, etc. If she hosts then she can take the kit credit coupon and you could give the bookings to her for her first shows.
 
I agree with Amanda, DO NOT do this. So many consultants have been burned by doing this. Plus it would be her business, she should really do it herself.
 
I would advise against it. She can ask her family to invest in her business instead of purchasing products from her and she can get the money together that way. Or she can have a yard sale or sell things on Craigslist. You may offer her some sort of kit rebate, but I would not front the money. She can also host a show and use kit credit.
 
DON'T DO IT!!!

Take it from one who has been there! Don't do it. Find ways to help her raise the money herself i.e. garage sale, loan from family, have a show and get the kit credit, put it on a credit card then W-O-R-K so the money earned will pay it off at the end of the month.
 
Chef Kearns said:
DON'T DO IT!!!

Take it from one who has been there! Don't do it. Find ways to help her raise the money herself i.e. garage sale, loan from family, have a show and get the kit credit, put it on a credit card then W-O-R-K so the money earned will pay it off at the end of the month.
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Ditto! (not gonna admit how many times, though) :o
 
Chef Kearns said:
DON'T DO IT!!!

Take it from one who has been there! Don't do it. Find ways to help her raise the money herself i.e. garage sale, loan from family, have a show and get the kit credit, put it on a credit card then W-O-R-K so the money earned will pay it off at the end of the month.
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That's what I did, credit carded it, then paid it off with my commissions!;)
 
yep, i did it once she never sold, never returned my calls nothing and now when she sees me she goes the other way
 
I have just done it for somone but she is a pastor's wife and a great host for three years. I was already offering a partial kit rebate and just fronted that portion to her. She is so on-fire and excited about the business that I will get everything back tenfold. Go with your gut; however, I would not do it for someone I didn't know.

You could offer to go to her first show or two with her. Use your products and then sign her up with your money when you know she'll be submitting something and getting a paycheck. Some people really do just need a little help and they'll take off but some people just can't get motivated. Good luck.
 
I'd advise her also to make sure she has four bookings ON HER CALENDAR before signing up. Don't let her have her own show as one of these four. Then, reasoning that she will earn her money back AND make a profit, family members may well be able to loan her the start-up money.
 
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Thank you all for your input and reinforcing what my brain was thinking. I am a bleeding heart sometimes. I did suggest if she knew someone who would be willing to help her get going in her business until her first check arrived. I am going to stay in touch with her and hopefully she can get it together for March.
 
DON'T DO IT!!!
I did it for someone over a year ago. I have never been paid back.
AND she never did anything past her "Grand Opening" that I DID!
Grrr
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I did it... she never did a show and she still owes me money. She was a friend of a friend. I have learned my lesson. I now offer kit rebates. I also provide ways for her to earn the money in advance like mentioned above, yard sales, her own show for the kit credit, asking family to contribute, etc...
 
The only thing I would consider is that if she doesn't make the cost of the kit back in commission after 4 shows, refund the difference.

If they are seriously interested in the business they will find a way. $155 is not that steep.
 
floccies said:
The only thing I would consider is that if she doesn't make the cost of the kit back in commission after 4 shows, refund the difference.

If they are seriously interested in the business they will find a way. $155 is not that steep.
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That's a given though, or I would think they would realize--it's $150 for a show to count. So after just 2 shows, they recovered the cost. They could pay someone back with interest even if they wanted. ;)
 
I have considered doing this myself but have never gone thru with it. What I was planning to do was (for a friend) have her go to 4 shows with me and help me out like set up, take down, prep etc. If she does a really good job then it would be like I paid her to help me out, but it is also good training for the new recruit. Then have her do a show at her house and use kit credit for part and front the rest if she still needs it (that would be her payment for helping with your shows). This will let her know what to expect, and give her a chance to see if it is something she really wants to do or not, it may even help if she has kids to see how long she will need a sitter and the cost and stuff. But like everyone else said make sure she has 4 shows booked before she signs, I didn't realize how important that was when I signed but Im glad I did it.
 
I have done this once, but it was for my benefit as well. I have a consultant who wanted to sign (I did a show for her but did not know her before that, met at a booth), but just didn't have it right then. I knew she was going to do it, she just needed the time to come up with the money, but she was already getting her ducks in a row. This was right before leadership and I really wanted to go, so I fronted her the money. I got it back, (but it this case I would not have been totally mad, b/c I got it back 10 fold by what I got out of leadership!!)

My advice.... be very cautious!!!
 

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