Finally! Is This The Moment for My Dream Teammate to Join?

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around a participant's excitement regarding a potential recruit who has finally decided to join their team after years of consideration. Participants share their congratulations and personal experiences related to recruiting and the timing of joining the business.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses joy over receiving an email from a potential recruit who has finally decided to join after years of hesitation.
  • Several participants congratulate Becky and share their excitement for her success.
  • One participant mentions the concept of people being "full" versus "hungry" in relation to recruiting, suggesting that timing is crucial for potential recruits.
  • Another participant shares their personal experience of taking years to consider joining, highlighting the importance of patience in recruiting.
  • Some participants find encouragement in Becky's story, feeling motivated to continue their own recruiting efforts.
  • One participant shares an analogy about a "little pierogi," symbolizing how some recruits may take time to "pop up" when they are ready to join.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

General agreement exists among participants regarding the importance of timing in recruiting and the encouragement derived from Becky's experience. No clear disagreement is noted.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences and sentiments related to recruiting within the Pampered Chef community, emphasizing the emotional aspects of waiting for the right moment for potential recruits.

Who May Find This Useful

Participants within the consultant community who are navigating the recruiting process may find this discussion encouraging and relatable.

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I am actually in tears over an email I just received. This is coming from a potential recruit who I have been working with for the last 4 years!!! She told me 4 years ago that she would love to do what I do - she has held several successful shows, and from her shows I have had MANY other successful shows. She has a ton of friends who have said they will do shows for her, and we have met and gone through the recruiting interview...and always she has said "now is not the time", and "My husband wants me to wait".....and this morning - I got this email!

Hi Becky!

Guess what, Bob finally caved. I was waiting until we got back from vacation to talk to you (Disney in July! Hot - Hot - Hot). I'm still not back working, and I'd like to see what I can do to keep it that way. :-)

This special is perfect timing for me, and I want to take advantage of it.

Boy, now that I've made the decision and Bob is backing me, I'm nervous, but I know I'll love it! I'm pretty sure I can round up enough people new & old to at least get the commitment satisfied and see how I do with it.

Would you like to meet time time next week and go over the formalities? I think I'd still like to come to the August 14th meeting as well to see some of the new products.

I'm not on e-mail as much as I should be, so if you want to give me a call when it's convenient, you can reach me on my cell at 460-XXXX or at home 892-XXXX.

Hope to talk to you soon!

CindyDoing the Happy Dance here!
 
That's SO cool!! Congrats!!!:thumbup::thumbup:
 
Like Jean Jonas says, "That's a big Wahoo!"
 
That's awesome, Becky!
 
That's awesome!!!!! So happy for you, Becky! :)


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That is awesome, congrats!!!
 
Way To Go Becky!!
 
That is totally cool!!!! Plus it gives me hope for those who have been hanging with me for the past 2 1/2 years. Thank you for that incentive to keep plugging away.
 
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Thanks everyone! I knew you would know how exciting this is....and I really want it to be an encouragement to everyone who keeps getting the "Not Now" answer.

In a portion of the class "Gratitude Recruiting" - she talked about people being "full" vs. "hungry". If they are full (life is busy, too many committments, etc...), then biting into the opportunity doesn't sound good - but there will come a time when they are hungry (changes in their life) and we just need to keep the opportunity in front of them, so it's there when they are hungry!
 
ChefBeckyD said:
In a portion of the class "Gratitude Recruiting" - she talked about people being "full" vs. "hungry". If they are full (life is busy, too many committments, etc...), then biting into the opportunity doesn't sound good - but there will come a time when they are hungry (changes in their life) and we just need to keep the opportunity in front of them, so it's there when they are hungry!
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I LOVED that story! A lot of people have complained that the Gratitude Recruiting workshop wasn't to their liking (different styles), but that story was my a-ha moment in that workshop.
 
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chefann said:
I LOVED that story! A lot of people have complained that the Gratitude Recruiting workshop wasn't to their liking (different styles), but that story was my a-ha moment in that workshop.
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I agree - I enjoyed the class, but that story has really stuck with me.Combine that with Robin House saying that it's not her job to look for interested people, it's her job to create interest, and those 2 parts of workshops have changed how I look at people and recruiting.
 
That is awesome Becky!

Thanks for reminding us to hang in there - some day I hope to get a message like that too...

You are right about the "full" vs. "hungry". We just have to remember to keep putting the opportunity out there and eventually we'll find some "hungry" people!
 
Congrats Becky! I loved the Gratitude for Recruiting class.
 
That is wonderful Becky!
 
Great news, Becky!
 
WAHOO Becky! Sign her and share the story!I know she's coming to the 14th, but maybe you can get her kit coming, let's say on the 13th. ;)...and she will PROBABLY get 50% back if she can get that calendar full right away!Good luck! I TOLD you its your year!
 
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janetupnorth said:
WAHOO Becky!

Sign her and share the story!

I know she's coming to the 14th, but maybe you can get her kit coming, let's say on the 13th. ;)

...and she will PROBABLY get 50% back if she can get that calendar full right away!

Good luck! I TOLD you its your year!
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I'm going to have her sign immediately! I'm not letting her back out this time!!!

I KNOW she can get her calendar booked right away - her sister, her mom, and her 3 best friends have all done more than one show for me - and all have said that if she signs, they will definitely do shows for her!

In fact, I was just going to call her sister today to book a September Show - to add to her cookware collection. :D Now - I'll let Cindy do it!
 
YES!!!!!!!I am soooo happy for you! I bet this is just the beginning for your recruiting streak!!!!:D:D
 
Go Becky! That's great!
 
That is awesome Becky!
 
Congratulations! It's true, especially if someone seems interested, you can't give up on them. It took 3 or so years for my consultant to recruit me. It took a big change for me to truly consider it...having a baby and being a SAHM. She mentioned it again when I was hugely pregnant and I told her when to call (several months later after I figured I'd be settled and able to leave my baby at home without me). So she did and now I've been doing this steadily for over 4 years!
 
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amy07 said:
YES!!!!!!!I am soooo happy for you! I bet this is just the beginning for your recruiting streak!!!!:D:D
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Thanks for all of your help Amy! This was a response to the email I sent about my Opportunity Night!
 
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janetupnorth said:
Go Becky! That's great!
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And my first Dream Team call with Yvonne is this Wednesday!:D:thumbup:
 
That's SO great Becky! Congrats!!
 
ChefBeckyD said:
And my first Dream Team call with Yvonne is this Wednesday!:D:thumbup:
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Awesome - go celebrate with a new recruit! :D
 
WooHoo!! Great news (and you'll get the bonus)!!!
 
Way to go that is fantastic and gives me hope!
 
Congratulations!!:balloon:
 
Congratulations, this gives me a lot of encouragement to keep doing what I am doing and eventually when it is right for them they will sign. THANKS!
 
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