Can We Be Consultants for More Than Just Pampered Chef?

[thehaleykitchen]

I wasn't sure where to put this but I was wondering what are the guidelines for being apart of another DS company. I commented on a post for K & K Designs and ended up winning the kit. It's a lot like UpperCase Living....

I am a TL with PC but would love to promote and go higher with PC. I don't want to break rules so if someone could please give me some advice, that would be great!

Thanks,
Karen

 

[esavvymom]

The Consultant policy does tell you, but I believe YES you can. You just cannot promote both companies at an event. I would look at the consultant guide for specifics.

 

[thehaleykitchen]

I have read through the policy guide twice now and didn't find anything!

 

[pampered1224]

I do recall that one director - a very prominent director - was told HE had to leave the company because he promoted his new company on a bus to and from McCormick Place during National Conference. There, I believe, is only conflict if you are a director or above. Do not quote me on that as I looked at the Policies but did not find anything there. If you like PC and want to continue with PC, check with HO before beginning any new venture to make very sure that there is not a conflict of interest there. I would hate for you to find out that you goofed by being asked to leave PC. Remember that the only stupid question, is the one not asked.

 

[wadesgirl]

I haven't looked in a long time but it use to say that you cannot be another consultant if you were a director or above. I'm betting that's still in place.Now for me, it doesn't matter, I have enough to keep track of with PC, there is now way I could ever do more than one direct sales business!! But I know plenty of people who do.

 

[Becca_in_MD]

You can sell for more than one company, but as was stated not at the same show. The Director agreement states that you can only sell PC so once you promote to Director, then you have to give up the other one. I'm sure I will be corrected if I'm wrong on this one, but I'm feeling pretty confident that I'm right.

Others on here sell for more than one company. I have people on my team who do more than PC. One is their primary, ie. the one they promote on FB and actively work. The other is their hobby/get a discount/collect orders occassionally gig. Unfortunately for me, PC is their secondary DS job. Most people cannot build and promote both companies successfully at the same time.

 

[pampered1224]

We had several ladies in the same downline as me who were doing two DS companies and were spread so thin that they ended up giving up both because they never saw a good return on either. So make very sure you know what you are doing if you too decide to do two. You know that focus is the main stay of a great seller. You can not focus on two things like this. Not only that, one lady commented that she would get on the phone for bookings and sometimes forget which company she was calling about!

 

[thehaleykitchen]

I called HO - we can sell for another company until we hit Director. After that, you have to make a decision: PC or other.We cannot mention the other DS at PC shows and can only represent one or the other at trade shows. Oh and we cannot mention the other DS company at meetings as well.That is what I was told - may give it a shot for a month or two but still on the fence.Karen

 

[pampered1224]

All the more power to you Karen! Good luck to you in your venture!

 

[thehaleykitchen]

Thanks John!

I think I might try it for a party or two ~ heck, if I earn enough to pay an iPad, even better! :love:

Karen

 

[cheflorraine]

The info about that is actually in the consultant agreement that we sign at the beginning (it's posted on the website somewhere as well).“10. I will demonstrate or sell only Company products at Cooking Shows. I will not demonstrate or sell any other products, including any products made personally by me, as part of my Pampered Chef business, at any Cooking Show or at a Company-sponsored event or meeting.”I had the misfortune of signing up a Home Office lead, and neglecting to ask her about whether she's ever done anything with Direct Sales before. Turns out she sells for about 5-6 other companies! The really bad thing was that I gave her a show in her area (3 hours away from me), and she turned that into a combo PC/other party (which I found out when I contacted the host - who had been a Home Office lead for me as well). When I told her what the rule was I didn't get a great response... so I'll just have to let this one go.My learning from this is to always ask about other DS involvement, and to make sure to mention that requirement upon signing up.