Covering for Another Consultant? Commission? (Long)

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses experiences and opinions regarding covering shows for other consultants, specifically in situations where one consultant steps in for another due to unforeseen circumstances. Participants share their personal experiences with commission splits and the dynamics of these arrangements.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal, Opinion-based, Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shared their experience of covering a show for a friend due to illness and how they split the commission 50/50 with their recruiter.
  • Another participant noted that the agreement to split the commission should be honored, emphasizing the importance of maintaining good relationships within the team.
  • Several users mentioned that the director's prior work and the lead provided justified the 50% commission split, despite the participant doing more than initially expected.
  • One participant expressed concern about the potential negative impact on their relationship with the director if they did not adhere to the agreed commission split.
  • Another participant highlighted the importance of integrity and dependability in business relationships, suggesting that honoring the agreement would be beneficial in the long run.
  • Some participants pointed out that the host's insistence on having the participant submit the show could complicate the situation but ultimately supported sticking to the original agreement.
  • One participant reflected on the need to consider future agreements more carefully, suggesting a different compensation structure for similar situations.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

General agreement exists among participants that the original 50% commission split should be honored, despite differing opinions on the fairness of the arrangement given the circumstances.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects the complexities of consultant relationships and the importance of communication and agreements in business practices within the Pampered Chef community.

Who May Find This Useful

This thread may be useful for consultants navigating similar situations of covering shows for others and considering commission splits, as well as those interested in the dynamics of consultant relationships.

Another way of thinking of it is what goes around, comes around. If you make it a big deal to give away a show that you can't do without getting a part of the sales or leads, noone will want to come to you when they need help. I'm glad it worked out. I would still suggest that you get something nice for your director to thank her for the awesome opportunity she gave you - even if she was the one in need at the time. I'm exhausted, so hopefully it makes sense!
 
GeorgiaPeach said:
I know what you're saying, Anne. Oh, hey did you see? Some nut just started a thread (Hugs from Home) about hooking up with soldiers and said her husband told her to do it :eek:
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OMG!:eek: WHAT IS WRONG WITH THAT GIRL?! AND HER HUSBAND FOR THAT MATTER?! :p
 
I had to give a show to one of my girls--she was having trouble getting bookings but the available date the host HAD to have I couldn't do (prom)--so it was a $950 show--no bookings and now this girl may go inactive Monday---only $400 away from $15,000 in sales--she's an excellent consultant and so organized etc---she only needs $125 this month--

but I do give to my downline--I just told the host she will be dealing with ?? on this...I consider her to be the customer of my recruit--but if inactive....:D
 
You know... I think that losing the contacts would hurt more than the sales...

I had to give up a show to someone a couple of months ago. Turned out to be a $700+ show, but we agreed ahead of time that she would get the commission, but the contacts were mine. This was a group I have been working with since about 2 years ago, all branching from the same original host. Losing those contacts would be like losing a huge chunk of my biz.

I also told her that if there was a recruit lead from anyone there that I had not had prior contact with, she could take care of that.

It all worked out ok for us, but it is difficult to figure out what to do.
But the contacts... as far as I am concerned, is the most valuable part of the show.
 
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