Building My Team: What Should I Do?

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores the experiences and thoughts of participants regarding the process of building their teams and starting their own meetings as Pampered Chef consultants. Participants share their personal situations, challenges, and strategies related to team management and meeting organization.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses uncertainty about how to train new recruits and whether to start meetings after their director moves.
  • Another participant shares their experience of trying to recruit but feeling discouraged, contemplating giving up.
  • Several users mention the idea of starting their own meetings, with some considering mini meetings with recruits while still attending their director's meetings.
  • One participant discusses their involvement in meeting planning as they approach becoming a director, indicating a collaborative approach with their director.
  • Another participant recounts starting their own meetings after their director moved, highlighting the benefits of including others from their director's downline.
  • One participant mentions planning to start local meetings with a friend to accommodate recruits who are far from their director.
  • Another participant notes the tension between wanting to hold meetings and their director's preference for waiting until one becomes a director.
  • One participant expresses a desire to combine their meetings with their director's to foster a sense of community.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on when to start holding meetings, with some participants feeling ready to begin before reaching the director level, while others feel uncertain or constrained by their director's preferences. No clear consensus emerges on the best approach.

Contextual Notes

Participants share a variety of experiences based on their individual circumstances, including the distance to their directors and the number of recruits they have. The thread reflects a range of perspectives on team-building and meeting organization within the consultant community.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants who are in the process of building their teams or considering starting their own meetings may find the shared experiences and viewpoints relevant to their situations.

SillyChef
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Okay here is my situation.

My Recruiter/Director is great. She and her director tag teams our meetings and does whatever possible to help us succeed. My Director is going to be moving in March. I am currently building my team. What should I do? Do I start training the recruits that I have now the way I want to??! I don't know what to do?! What did you all do when you got your own team?
 
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So anyone? Are you guys starting out your own meetings as soon as you recruited 2 or what? What is the game plan for you all?!
 
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SillyChef said:
So anyone? Are you guys starting out your own meetings as soon as you recruited 2 or what? What is the game plan for you all?!
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I"ve really tried to recruit but about to give up; maybe if I give up it will happen :)

Liz
 
Do most of you wait till you are director to start your own meetings? I don't think there are any directors at our meetings (except the one running the show :)), just consultants and futures.

Do you start little mini meetings with your recruits, and still go to your director's meetings for awhile? I think I would like to do this, but I don't have any recruits yet.

In the case of my director moving away, I think I would have little meetings and maybe try to make my director's meeting if I could, upon occasion, depending on how far away they moved, or use a hospitality director for support.

I can't really say for sure, because I don't have this issue yet, but just some thoughts.
 
My director is an AD. She and one of her 1st line directors do meetings together. I am very close to being a director, but we haven't talked about what we'll do about meetings when the time comes. They are starting to involve me in the meeting planning and I am leading a short section at our next meeting.

I have seemed to recruit consultants who live farther away and are unable to attend my directors meetings. Two are going to hospitality. I may start doing meetings more out their way just to keep us together, but I haven't decided yet.
 
My director moved when I had 3 active recruits (only 2 were local) and I started having my own meetings. I invited those that were in my director's downline too (my director's suggestion). It helped fill the room, I had them help with the meeting too and I got a jump start on how to "be" a director. It also put the major bug in me to promote! If I'm doing this I want to get the perks too!

Do it! Your director will help you come up with ideas for the meeting plans and maybe she'll even share the materials that PC gives directors each month to help with that planning.
 
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Thank you! I will talk to them about it tomorrow! Thanks
 
I have a friend who is also a Future Director and we are thinking about starting our own local meeting for our recruits. Our Director is an hour away and we want to offer something local.

I say go for it!
 
I have three local people and am a future director with 6 recruits. There is a director in my cluster that lives in my town but she only has two locals. We talked about doing our own meetings, but my director frowns upon people doing meetings until they are director. The director in my town doesn't do meetings because she couldn't care less about them. I am hoping to be director March 1st, but it isn't looking very likely at this point!
 
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I think I would like to mesh mine with MY directors. I like having all our girls there together. :D
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the first steps I should take to start building my team?

Begin by identifying potential team members among your existing customers, friends, and family. Share your personal experiences with Pampered Chef and the benefits of joining your team. Host informational meetings or virtual gatherings to discuss the opportunity and answer any questions they may have.

How can I effectively recruit new team members?

Utilize social media platforms to showcase your journey with Pampered Chef and the successes of your team. Create engaging content that highlights the benefits of being a consultant, such as flexibility, income potential, and community support. Personal outreach through messages or calls can also be effective in recruiting interested individuals.

What qualities should I look for in potential team members?

Look for individuals who are enthusiastic, motivated, and have a passion for cooking or entertaining. Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn are also important. Consider those who are already loyal customers or who have shown interest in Pampered Chef products, as they may be more inclined to join your team.

How can I support my new team members once they join?

Provide ongoing training and support through regular meetings, webinars, and one-on-one coaching. Encourage them to set personal goals and celebrate their achievements, no matter how small. Create a supportive team culture where members can share ideas, ask questions, and motivate each other.

What resources are available to help me build my team?

Pampered Chef offers a variety of resources, including training materials, marketing tools, and team-building strategies through their consultant portal. Additionally, consider joining online forums or social media groups dedicated to Pampered Chef consultants for tips and support from experienced leaders in the field.

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