Considering Becoming an Consultant!

[fruit76loop]

ok, I see what you mean now. Thanks for clarifying. So then I just need 1 more show to get the ball rolling and I already have a commitment for that.
So I am not looked down on or earn less for having the first 3 shows done as catalog shows?

Nope definately not!! It is great to get those first 4 shows done ASAP!!

 

[wadesgirl]

If she's new, she may not understand why it's better to give you the show or even just the orders. That's why I suggested seeing if you can talk to her recruiter or director. I know I didn't want to give up a show because someone wanted to sign when I first started. She may not understand the whole process herself. It doesn't hurt to ask. Maybe see if you can do a meeting with her and her director before your show.. Most director's will train new recruits no matter who they signed up under.

 

[fruit76loop]

You know, you don't have to sign under her. If you are starting out with some animosity it might get worse - or it could be a non-issue. Just because she is the one you are currently working with doesn't mean that she is the only one you have to work with. You are starting your own business. If I were you - I'd interview your prospective director and if you aren't happy with what you hear then interview another one. Once you sign as a consultant you won't be able to change your director so find someone you like working with now. It will make all the difference in your outlook.

I hope that makes sense?

Linda sounds like both you and I agree on this one!!!

 

[pamperedlinda]

Linda sounds like both you and I agree on this one!!!

I've heard horror stories about consultants who have either had major problems and have even left their biz b/c they had issues with their directors.

 

[Becky0216]

Oh, one other thing. For your show that your consultant is doing. Have your mom or someone else you are close to be a co-host. The reason I'm saying that is that once you sign as a consultant you cannot take advantage of the booking benefit from all of your friends that offer to have a show for you. But, if you have a co-host, 'they' can . KWIM?!

dont quite understand this. What booking benefits would I get if I were not a consultant?
I dont want to hurt my cons. feelings. I feel like it would be mean to ask her to let me do the show and also to close it that night.

 

[wadesgirl]

I've heard horror stories about consultants who have either had major problems and have even left their biz b/c they had issues with their directors.

I didn't sign with the Pampered Chef consultant I knew. Her business ethics weren't that good and I personally didn't like her. She did several shows for my aunt and a bridal shower for me. I just couldn't pull myself around to like her and she didn't seem that interested in giving me information about signing up besides some basic flyers and the Empowering Women magazine. My sister passed on a name of a wonderful upper level director that basically had me convinced to sign up the first night we talked. She came over the next day with my Start-Up box (or what ever it's called). I feel like you should be comfortable with who you work with in the business or it could be the end of your business if you don't feel like you are getting that much out of it.

 

[fruit76loop]

dont quite understand this. What booking benefits would I get if I were not a consultant?
I dont want to hurt my cons. feelings. I feel like it would be mean to ask her to let me do the show and also to close it that night.

The booking benefit is for other people that book off of you. So if you have Sally who books a February show and Julie who books a March Show. Then in February you can get ANY two items at 60% off at her show! And in March you will be able to select from one of our Bamboo Collections at 60% off at Julie's show.

You don't get this benefit when you are a consultant

 

[Becky0216]

man sorry if I seem dense, but i sure am lost. I would think as a PT cons. it would be hard to lose a party. What benefit would she have to give up her party? Wouldn't speaking to her director create animosity? Is that like going to the boss? I don't want an awkward party.

 

[pamperedlinda]

dont quite understand this. What booking benefits would I get if I were not a consultant?
I dont want to hurt my cons. feelings. I feel like it would be mean to ask her to let me do the show and also to close it that night.

The booking benefit is that the original host (or co-host) is able to buy the monthly Host Special at any show that is booked from theirs. Once you sign as a consultant 'you' cannot do this.....but 'your co-host' can. Understand? This has nothing to do with the consultant who does your show. The booking benefit stays with the original hosts no matter who the consultant is.

 

[wadesgirl]

dont quite understand this. What booking benefits would I get if I were not a consultant?
I dont want to hurt my cons. feelings. I feel like it would be mean to ask her to let me do the show and also to close it that night.

It's a consultant's job to help out a new consultant in their business. The whole part about recruiting is sharing the dream, not keeping it to yourself. This is the biggest reason why I think you should talk with her and her director about this. I'm not saying she is but if she's feeling selfish and doesn't want to give you your first show, then maybe her director can talk to her about what a good idea it is.

 

[fruit76loop]

man sorry if I seem dense, but i sure am lost. I would think as a PT cons. it would be hard to lose a party. What benefit would she have to give up her party? Wouldn't speaking to her director create animosity? Is that like going to the boss? I don't want an awkward party.

Becky, I would just take the outside orders and put those in as your first 3 shows and let her do the show you have booked.

We only suggested speaking to her director because it already seemed like there was animosity between you and her.

Also she will get perks for you being recruited and qualified! She will be a $50 Best Buy card when you qualify by the end of your 30 days, AND she gets 25 catalogs. So she isn't loosing out too much!

 

[janetupnorth]

Linda sounds like both you and I agree on this one!!!

...and me - I was offline for a few minutes at work.

Sounds like she is new and just worried about her business and doesn't see the long-term benefits.

As consultants, we cannot steal a recruit if you are working with someone - that is unethical. But the recruit has the option (although they aren't normally aware of it) of signing under whomever they want to. I would talk to her about the show and see if she is supportive and ask to have the meeting with her and her director and see where it goes.

It is a great business and best to get it off on a GREAT start!

You'll love it and be happy you did!

 

[janetupnorth]

Becky, I would just take the outside orders and put those in as your first 3 shows and let her do the show you have booked.

We only suggested speaking to her director because it already seemed like there was animosity between you and her.

Also she will get perks for you being recruited and qualified! She will be a $50 Best Buy card when you qualify by the end of your 30 days, AND she gets 25 catalogs. So she isn't loosing out too much!

Yes, what she said! :thumbup:

She does get catalogs and stuff so she really isn't losing.

So get yourself a strong start!

 

[pamperedlinda]

Yes, what she said! :thumbup:

She does get catalogs and stuff so she really isn't losing.

So get yourself a strong start!

and it should motivate her to sign another so that she will be a Future Director and start earning more $$ with the override....yeah, it's only 1%, but it sure adds up!

 

[Becky0216]

I sent her an email because that is how she prefers to be contacted. I am hoping she is not going to be annoyed with me. I sent the email at around 10am and have not heard anything yet, so I am not sure whats going on. She stays home and is usually real quick in responding.

So I will make out better with the booking benefits than just being a consultant? what does someone else have to do to be a co-host? do they have to order? If the do order, does it not count as my total sales?

 

[Becky0216]

As of right now there isn't animosity. She just seemed real short after I inquired about becoming a cons.
If she would let me use my show as my first for myself, that would be great. I am just really thinking recruiting is not a priority to her to just give that up.

 

[KellyTheChef]

Thank you Janet. I am worried that I wont have enough people willing to book. I am a stay at home mom to 2 kiddos. So it is tough to really get out there and mingle. We recently moved about an hour from all my friends, so its all new to me.
The bummer is, my show I am hosting Saturday already has $500 in orders and I have 15 attending. I am looking at a $1,000 plus show. Had I decided earlier to become a consultant, I would have been able to dothis for myself right?
I hope I can do well enough to keep it going. How many shows are required to keep everything up to date?

I didn't read through the posts, so sorry if this is a repeat. Have your consultant ask at your show: "I know that there are those of you in attendance who want to book a show, and those who don't want to do a show AT ALL. I want you to honestly think, though, who here would be willing to hold a show to help Becky get her new Pampered Chef business off to a great start?!! Even if you wouldn't consider a show "normally" I am asking you to think about doing something that would help her start her new business." You could even have her ask this when they are filling out door prize slips (if she uses them) and she could say something like: "If you could help Becky out in this way, please draw a smiley face on the top right corner of your prize slip. That way, I will be sure to let her know how many of you are ready and waiting to help her!"

HTH

 

[wadesgirl]

If you submit the show after you sign up, you cannot co-host with someone as a consultant, someone may want to explain this better.

I was more saying to talk with her and her director so that maybe the director can help answer some questions that she cannot. And if there are hard feelings right now, then you do have the right to sign with who ever you want.

I do have to say as a consultant, she should be available on the phone too. That seems a little weird that she wouldn't want to be contacted by phone.

 

[Becky0216]

I wasn't aware that you needed to buy catalogs. How much money does one have to invest in this? I knew about the start up, but anything else?

This is prt of an email I got from her yesterday. I have not heard anything about earning cutlery... so is this true?

"The bare bones of the commitment is the $155 for the start up kit (which contains over $500 of products and supplies to get you started) and a commitment to do 4 shows of at least $150 in guest sales each (it just has to qualify as a show). What happens from there is up to you. THere are other great incentives for new consultants -from earning Pampered Chef dollars (that can be used toward additional supplies, products, etc), to earning other products free. For example if you were to join before February 29 and qualify in your first 30 days (that's the 4 shows), you can earn your choice of 3 of the Forged Cutlery pieces free!"

BTW I have a number for her. She said she just prefers us to email.

 

[pamperedtara]

Yes, the cutlery incentive is true (& amazing!!) You get 25 catalogs each season in your changeover kit ($6). Anything beyond that you have to purchase, but they are very reasonable. You can view all of the incentives for new consultants at your recruiter's site under "Join My Team" or through the HO site The Pampered Chef, Ltd.

Other less talked about incentives are free personal website for 90 days when you qualify in your first 90 days & entry into drawing for Merrill $25 gift certificate when you complete online training classes in your first 60 days.

Best of luck to you! My recruiter was actually getting out of the business when I asked her to sign. She may just be unsure about what all is involved especially if she is new. I felt like I couldn't recruit until I knew what I was doing, so she may be feeling the same way!

 

[pamperedposey]

I have always told my consultants if they decide to sign before their show then the show is theirs. If they decide after the show, I've already done my job so I should get paid. I don't say it in those exact words, but you know what I mean. And heck, they always get their bookings!

As a new consultant you need the sales from your friends and family to get you started. Once they have bought from your recruiter they aren't going to want to turn around next week and order again through you.

If it were me...I would give her $300 of the sales so that you can get your kit credit and 24 hours later you sign and start submitting the rest of your orders. She gets the $300 of the sales for helping you get started with your 1st show. That's just my opinion.

 

[ameliasurf]

hey congrats on signing up!!! try go get you 4 dates for your first parties confirmed before you sign up! i didn't do this because i didn't understand that i need physical parties i just put dates in! so just letting you learn from my mistake!! and plead with your friends and family to host one for you and things will go good from there!

 

[DebbieJ]

If you already gathered $500 in outside orders, consider asking your recruiter to keep those orders for yourself as you first show. If I were you recruiter I would TOTALLY do that with you!

 

[DebbieJ]

I have always told my consultants if they decide to sign before their show then the show is theirs. If they decide after the show, I've already done my job so I should get paid. I don't say it in those exact words, but you know what I mean. And heck, they always get their bookings!

That's what I do too.

 

[Becky0216]

thanks again for all the info. I will wait for my cons. to email me back and see whats gonna happen. I will keep you all updated. Looking foreward to this opportunity.

 

[pamperedtara]

Don't forget the charter gifts for your first hosts to help you get bookings!

 

[Becky0216]

Don't forget the charter gifts for your first hosts to help you get bookings!

what are charter gifts?

 

[pamperedtara]

Hosts whose shows close by your 30th day get a FREE gift in addition to their other host benefits. I think they can choose from either the cranberry silicone trivet or the Lemon Rosemary Hand Soap. Just another way to help you get off to a great start!

 

[Becky0216]

well thats nice to know. a little extra incentive for the hosts. thanks

 

[kindhart20]

Also New ConcultantHey i'm also a new consultant. And a stay at home mom. Have been for the last 3 1/2 yrs. I wish I had read some of this stuff before I did my first show. Because My first show guests sales weren't that high and I didn't have many people at my show. But I did get 2 future bookings one in March and one in April.
I'm having a very hard time getting anyone interested in hosting a Feb show even though the host deal is so great. They basically say they don't have any friends or don't think they can get many to show. I can't seem to convince them.
Also I'm a military wife and live in england. There are 2 bases where I live and it seems maybe too many consultants already who already have a good clientel. I'm fealing very discouraged..