Consultant Quits: Impact on Recruiting & Advancement within the Company

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Discussion Overview

The thread explores the implications of a consultant quitting on their recruits and the dynamics of team structure within the Pampered Chef consultant hierarchy. Participants share their understanding of how recruits are assigned and the requirements for advancing to director status.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions what happens to a recruit if their consultant quits, particularly regarding who they would be assigned to.
  • Another participant believes that the recruit would go to the next director up, not a future director.
  • Several users mention that recruits remain with their original consultant until certain conditions, such as inactivity, occur.
  • One participant shares their experience explaining that if a recruit quits, their recruits remain with them until they become inactive or promote to director.
  • Another participant expresses confusion about the requirements for becoming a future director, specifically regarding the need for personally recruited consultants.
  • Some participants clarify that to promote to director, one must have a specific number of personally recruited consultants, regardless of other recruits in the downline.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the specifics of recruit assignments and the requirements for advancing to director, with no clear consensus emerging on the nuances of these processes.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and interpretations of the recruitment and advancement processes within the consultant structure, reflecting varied understandings of the rules.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants seeking clarity on the impact of consultant turnover on recruitment and team dynamics may find this discussion relevant.

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If a consultant quits, what happens to her recruit? If the consultants recruiter is a consultant soon to be future director....who would the recruit go to? the consultant about to be FD or the Dir? Would that change when the FD becomes a dir? Have I thoroughly confused you??
 
I had to read it a few times, LOL, but I think I get it. The consultant would go to the next director up, not a FD. When the FD becomes a director I don't think they would get the recruit "back".
 
gilliandanielle said:
I had to read it a few times, LOL, but I think I get it. The consultant would go to the next director up, not a FD. When the FD becomes a director I don't think they would get the recruit "back".
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Exactly. The recruit rolls up the the director.
 
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Darn it Darn it Darn it......thanks!!
 
Get your director pants on and start recruiting.... if you are a director then that person will just become your first line!
 
I'm not quite sure if I'm understanding this right or not, but let me try. Are you saying that you have a recruit who is quitting, but who has a recruit? If that's the case, that recruit's recruit becomes your recruit, whether or not you're a director, or a future director. If you're not a director, yes, then she's part of your director's team, but she's under you and part of your team. Whoever is under you/on your team is on your team until you either go inactive, in which case you lose all your recruits, or you become a director and then lose your directorship. But as long as you stay active, whoever you recruit and whoever those recruits recruit are a part of your team.

Maybe an example would make more sense, because I'm confusing myself as I type. So let's say my director is Mary. I recruit Sue, then Sue recruits Jane and Tina. We're all on Mary's team. But Sue quits; Jane and Tina are still under me and part of my team; they don't move over to Mary. Then when I promote to director, they are still part of my team.

I hope I understood your questions right and at least some of this made sense! And I have double checked all of this several times with my own director and advanced director because it's happened to me as I've been building my own team.
 
Debra,
You totally made sense to me
 
ok, OT kind of... to under stand this correctly: If I recruit someone and then they recruit someone does that make me a future director or do I have to personally recruit 2 under me directly?
 
I thought Jane and Tina could possibly skip above you to the director you are under and be next to you in line rather than still under you if you aren't a director....
 
heat123 said:
ok, OT kind of... to under stand this correctly: If I recruit someone and then they recruit someone does that make me a future director or do I have to personally recruit 2 under me directly?
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This one I'm positive is 2 directly recruited by you.
 
janetupnorth said:
I thought Jane and Tina could possibly skip above you to the director you are under and be next to you in line rather than still under you if you aren't a director....
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No, if your recruiter goes inactive (as mine did) you are assigned to her recruiter. Sometimes that just happens to be the Director. In my case it was not my Director. I am "assigned to" Jennie, so when she promotes to Director, she will become my Director.

This will not count towards "Future Director" status. That has to be 2 personally recruited consultants....
 
soccermama said:
No, if your recruiter goes inactive (as mine did) you are assigned to her recruiter. Sometimes that just happens to be the Director. In my case it was not my Director. I am "assigned to" Jennie, so when she promotes to Director, she will become my Director.

This will not count towards "Future Director" status. That has to be 2 personally recruited consultants....
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Same thing for promoting to Director- you need 5 PERSONALLY RECRUITED qualified consultants. But all the "assigned to"s count for maintaining.
 
That's correct.

Diane is your director and you are a new consultant and you recruit Mary and she recruits Sue everyone is assigned to Diane but they are also YOUR downline. If Mary goes inactive, Sue is still in YOUR downline but you are both assigned to Diane. If you have no other recruits you still have to recruit 5 people to promote to director (PERSONALLY RECRUITED). Once you do that, Sue moves from being assigned to Diane to being assigned to you because she is in YOUR downline. So, to promote you need your 5 personally recruited people and then you start with 6 in your first line because of Sue.

This is what happened with me. I had a future director under me and 2 others who had recruited (one of the recruiters had become inactive) when I promoted with my 5 personal recruits. So after everyone was moved to be assigned to me I started directorship with 10 or 12 on my team (it's terrible but I don't remember the exact number) and all but the 3 under active recruiters became part of my "permanent" first line.
 
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Oh YEAHHHHHH Thanks ladies..You guys rock....
 
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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to my recruitment efforts if a consultant quits?

When a consultant quits, it can temporarily impact your recruitment efforts as potential recruits may perceive instability within the team. However, it also presents an opportunity to showcase the strengths of the company and your leadership, which can attract new consultants who are looking for a supportive environment.

Does a consultant's departure affect my advancement potential?

Yes, a consultant's departure can affect your advancement potential, especially if they were part of your downline. If they were contributing to your team’s sales volume, their exit may temporarily lower your team’s performance metrics. However, focusing on recruiting new consultants and boosting team morale can help you regain momentum.

How can I mitigate the impact of a consultant quitting on my team?

To mitigate the impact, maintain open communication with your team, offer support to remaining consultants, and actively recruit new members. Encouraging team-building activities and recognizing achievements can also help maintain morale and productivity.

What should I do if a key consultant leaves my team?

If a key consultant leaves, assess the reasons for their departure and gather feedback from your team. Use this information to improve your leadership and support strategies. Additionally, focus on filling the gap by recruiting new consultants and providing training to ensure your team remains strong.

Can a consultant's exit lead to new opportunities for others in the team?

Yes, a consultant's exit can create new opportunities for others in the team to step up and take on leadership roles or increase their sales efforts. This can lead to promotions and advancements for those who are ready to take on more responsibility, ultimately benefiting the overall team dynamics.

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