Dreams of Becoming a Consultant: Is Following Up Wrong?

[beepampered]

I went to a festival last weekend where I asked a lady who had said she loved PC if she already had a consultant. She said she gets someone's email. We keep chit-chatting and I discover that she "has always dreamed of becoming a consultant but she's too scared." I encouraged her to think about it, got her contact info and said good-bye.

I have not followed up because her consultant is my director's good friend and I don't know if it's ethical. Obviously, this other consultant never discussed it with her and may not even know her. I doubt this lady will sign but at least want to follow-up with her but is that wrong? Thanks for your thoughts.....

 

[cmdtrgd]

She gets to choose who she signs with. Give her the info and let her know she can sign under you or under the person whose emails she gets.

 

[chefann]

She obviously feels comfortable with you, since she mentioned that she's been interested. If she feels that close to you already, I wouldn't worry about it. You can give her the information, and she can make her own choice about who to sign under.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

An email is an email.....but a personal contact is the start of a relationship - it sounds like you actually have had more contact with her in one conversation than the other consultant has ever had - and it doesn't sound like the other cons. has ever talked to her about the opportunity....her loss! I think it would be considered "stealing", if all of her info etc. about joining came from someone else and you just swooped in and convinced her to sign with you instead!

 

[DebbieJ]

If the consultant has never talked to her about it, then she's all yours!

 

[beepampered]

Thanks for your thoughts. I was thinking that it was okay, but since she is a good friend of my director and been in the business so much longer than me, I didn't want to burn any bridges. I'll call the lady soon and see if I can give her more info.

Now, to help her overcome her fears.....BEE

 

[chefann]

If the other consultant never asked, then the potential recruit is all yours. My cousin used to be a PC consultant - never asked me about it. Then I signed with my recruiter, who I had met at a show. When I showed up at a family function in a PC shirt, my cousin asked me about it. She was understanding, and admitted that since she hadn't asked me, it was her own fault.

 

[ChefJesssica]

If your director has never spoken to her about it, then I say go for it!

 

[tlennhoff]

You can always mention to your director what happened and see what advice they give if you are concerned about stealing. I do think that if she mentioned it to you she would be more comfortable under you so I'd go for it.

 

[Marg]

I always say "he who hesitates is lost"

 

[lisacb77]

You did what you were supposed to do, ask if another consultant has talked w/her about the opportunity. If she signs under you, don't feel bad! It is on her to decide.

I was in this type of situation. I went to a show and wanted to sign. But my mom's neighbor (now my director) talked to me about it 2 yrs ago. I knew if I didn't sign under her, she'd be hurt. The consultant who did the show was very understanding and supportive of my decision.