Power of One- New Spring Product

kdangel518

I'm intrigued, wondering what new product they're coming out with that's SO FABULOUS that they are ONLY giving it away to those who recruit this month and who's recruits qualify in their first 30 days????

SO intrigued!!!

pamperedlinda

I don't mean to sound like a party pooper but I'm getting kinda tired of so many things being tied to recruiting...

I'm sure it will be a great product though.

ChefBeckyD

Hear ya, Linda! And it's not that I'm not recruiting...I've had 7 recruits in the last 5 months...

esavvymom

I don't want our company to come across as just wanting to sign recruits- like any other MLM. I know we AREN'T those other MLMs, but someone coming in may get the wrong impression, and sometimes it DOES start feeling that way.

That being said- I still want to recruit to reach other goals, so this is just a nice perk! (I wonder if we'll be able to purchase that "secret item" at the pre-season discount?)

Becca_in_MD

I've been recruiting regularly this year and am not going to stress if I don't recruit this month/promo. I can always get it on a host order in March. I'm always curious what new products they'll come out with. Will this product be on the catalog cover? Last Nov. I believe it was the white DCB that was the recruit promo. Ooh, now I'm thinking that to be truly fabulous they would have to have a replacement for the Chillzanne. Do we have to wait until Feb. at the spring launch meetings to find out the new products? I'm so used to the January reveal.

Now if it was more Disney points they were offering, I'd be all over it

ChefBeckyD

YEAH, BABY!!!

Maybe it's just that the new product isn't the carrot that it used to be for me. I love earning the new product (and with my schedule this month, I should be getting it all for free!) but it's not the motivator for me that it used to be. I actually have 2 recruits this month, but who knows if they'll qualify in time???

mountainmama74

I've recruited two so far this month, so as long as one of them hits their $1250 in their first 30 days, I'm golden! I can't wait to see what it is!

Nanisu

I agree with Linda....we are beginning to sound a little bit like Amway....

cmdtrgd

I don't agree with "sounding like Amway" for a few reasons:

1. Why keep this amazing business to yourself? Are you that selfish?
2. Recognize what you want repeated! Sales get bonuses, why not recruiting? I haven't heard anyone complaining that they reward those who sell more!
3. More people on my team make it easier for me to keep my director status.
4. Bonus for me, bonus for them!

Jolie_Paradoxe

I love the incentives....but am not getting any....I don't feel comfortable pushing for that 30 day goal....ah well...

littlemaisyPC

It's a nice little goal to work for. To give yourself that extra push.

ChefBeckyD

That's just rude.

Like I stated - my feeling about the incentive has nothing to do with my actual recruiting. How many have you recruited in the last 6 months? Because I am well on my way to earning (Whatever they call it now - some award) in recruiting. I've had 7 recruits in the last 5 months...and 2, possibly 3 more this month. I share the opportunity with everyone at my shows, however, I do not like feeling like I am being pressured to recruit, and even more so, I don't like pressuring new recruits. I've had more than one recruit who has felt like a failure, or been discouraged because they didn't hit the 30 day qualifier - and I have to spend time making sure that they know that they are still doing a good job, and that they are going to be just fine. DON'T call me selfish.

Jolie_Paradoxe

Exactly...I wish they'd change it to the first 60 or 90 days. It's tough when they get a cancellation, a rescheduled show or work FT to ask that they find a way to find a new show, push for the 30 day mark or find time to prospect and have shows with the 1 or 2 free days available.

I love the incentives, I want the incentives....but do not feel "right" pushing the new consultant. Plus, as you said....the reassurances needed if the goal is missed.

Jen1409

Even 45 days would be better to qualify in.

loreo

Becky-
Do you do Grand Openings with them? I have one tomorrow and one next week. Am I being realistic hoping for $1000 shows with 30-50 guests invited? Just curious- Thanks!!

Becca_in_MD

Both of my Oct. recruits were not at all motivated by the $100 product package. Their "why" is casual. It's great that they signed during a promo time, but I immediately let getting that incentive go once I learned their goal was NOT the "extra." The PC $s earned during the 90 days is a little something extra as far as they're concerned. But I'll be making sure they get $1250 in before the end of the year so I get my recruiting points and I have shared this with them.

I think the Nov. incentive is more of a way for new recruits to have at least one new spring product if they don't get anything else from SAT.

I'm feeling ancient, but I seem to recall that PC did not used to do so many recruiting incentives. I know the # of consultants is down. Once the #s pick up, some people will be so used to incentives that they'll start complaining if there's only an incentive 3-4 times/year. The $$ from when a recruit qualifies within their 90 days in a built-in incentive.

All that being said, I can't wait to see what the Jan./Feb. incentives are: recruiting, trip, etc.

Tropicalburstqt2

As a new (second time around) consultant, I love the fact that PC has so many recruiting incentives. Before deciding to re-sign with PC, I looked into MANY other DS companies & was sure to look at their new consultant incentives this month (along with all of the other stuff you should look at before signing).

I also think that the recruiting incentives give new consultants that extra "push" to qualify in their 30 days. Plus, it makes it more appealing to get "potentials" to sign. That being said, why not use each months recruiting special to turn those "maybes" into "yes". If anything, it gives you a reason to call your "potentials" & who knows, maybe this is the month they are ready to sign.

PCJenni

recruiting is not down in my group for sure. I have 60 new people in my organization this year, 18 person recruits since March 31st. Not all of them have qualified, not all of them will. I look at the incentives like a nice bump but it does not make me make them do anything they do not want to do. If there goals do not match up with qualifiying in 30 days, so be it. look at the bigger picture in your business and you will reach those goals (trips, incentives, Excellence Awards).

ChefBeckyD

Most of my recruits are hosts, and sign after their show w/ the kit credit. I get their bookings for them at their show. ALL of my recruits except one are working full time (and she is my most consistent consultant who bounces from SC to TL), and are just wanting to do a few shows a month, and none have them have felt comfortable with booking a show a week after their own show. So, they sign, they get their kit, and then 2-3 weeks later, they begin their show schedule. If they are doing 1 show a week, that puts them at 45-60 days to qualify. That, to me, is a much more reasonable time period.

I really can't say about the $1000 shows. My new recruits have been averaging about $600 for their first shows...but, that is quite possibly the sucky economy here in MI!

Chefgirl2

Kate is right! I wish that I had been asked to sell by any of the consultants that I met 12, 13 14 and 15 years ago.

Amway has a sneaky reputation. Pampered Chef has Never fostered tricking people into hosting or coming to an appreciation meeting that is really a high pressure recruiting seminar.

I don't always make the recruiting bonuses(I think it's reverse psychology...), but I'm going to share the power of one more often.

Besides...I want the new product.

Could it be a Mini Deep Covered Baker like I've been asking HO to make?????