Feeling Betrayed by My Director: What Should I Do?

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around a participant's feelings of frustration and betrayal regarding their director's lack of support in securing bookings. Participants share their personal experiences with directors and hospitality directors, discussing the challenges of maintaining motivation and finding effective strategies for business growth.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses frustration with their director's dismissive attitude regarding their struggles with bookings and family time.
  • Another participant suggests that if personalities don't mesh, it may be beneficial to seek support from a hospitality director or other consultants.
  • One participant shares their experience of observing shows to learn new techniques for securing bookings.
  • Another participant highlights the importance of attending cluster meetings for brainstorming and support.
  • One participant discusses their positive relationship with their hospitality director, emphasizing the support they receive compared to their personal director.
  • Another participant shares their challenges with bookings and suggests targeting senior-friendly classes as a potential strategy for engagement.
  • One participant reflects on the importance of having a supportive director who encourages individual goals rather than imposing their own.
  • Several participants inquire about the role of hospitality directors and how they differ from regular directors.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the effectiveness of current directors, with some participants expressing dissatisfaction while others share positive experiences with their hospitality directors. No clear consensus emerges regarding the best approach to handling director relationships.

Contextual Notes

Participants share experiences within the context of their individual business practices and relationships with directors, highlighting the varying levels of support and communication in the consultant community.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for consultants experiencing similar frustrations with their directors or those seeking alternative support systems within the community.

Been reading this even though it's a week or two old.
Ya know, I just say, go with your business and don't spend your energy trying to figure out all the personality logistics. YOU be the better person/consultant and it will pay off.

Kris
 
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Ya know, I really don't care what my poor director has to say. I have a fundraising opportunity next week, a show for the end of the month and two possible catalog shows. I just mailed out a bunch of letters about the stoneware special and following up on that this week. I figure, if I have been struggling for two years on my own without my directors help, then I will keep talking to my HD and going on my own. Isn't that how any other business would be? It's in God's hands.

Cheryl Mackey
Making life in the kitchen less stressful
 
Now that's the spirit!!!!
So glad we have this website aren't you!?

Kris
 
I am in a similar situation with my director. She hasn't said anything rude, but she is very difficult to get in contact with. I emailed her a question over two weeks ago, she has promised to call, and still no response. My hospitality director has been nice,but has her own team to worry about so I try to respect that and mostly just observe at her cluster meetings. I do learn a lot that way and now with this website I get answers much quicker. One thing to remember is that this is Your business, no one elses. I was feeling very negative for awhile about the director situation until I realized that and just had to let it go.
One idea for getting into a new community is to rent the clubhouse and hold an open house. Spend a day putting flyers with the open house info on peoples doors, and offer drawings every hour....small things...citrus peeler, quikut paring knife....Mostly do this for the bookings, I offer pick a date, pick a prize...do not give out the prize until the show...The prizes consist of small under $5 items. I am doing one of these once a month at local communities. My first one is set of Oct. 8th.
The clubhouse rentals can be pricey so you might want to find someone who lives there to actually rent the space at a discount.
 
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