Interesting Recruit Interview Last Night

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Discussion Overview

This thread discusses a participant's experience during a recruitment interview with potential new consultants who were considering joining the business together. Various viewpoints on the implications of sharing a business kit and insurance coverage are shared, along with personal experiences related to partnerships in the business.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
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Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shared their experience meeting with a potential recruit and her friend, discussing the possibility of both joining the business.
  • Another participant mentioned that if only one person buys the kit, only that person is covered by insurance, suggesting both should purchase their own kits.
  • Several users echoed the concern about insurance coverage, emphasizing that the second person would not be covered if they did not have their own kit.
  • One participant noted that the company is strict about kit sharing, stating that even spouses cannot share a kit.
  • Another participant expressed concern that the recruits might be looking to share a kit to avoid costs and suggested they consider doing a show for kit credit instead.
  • One participant mentioned knowing of successful husband/wife teams and offered to facilitate communication between the original poster and one of those teams.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the best approach for the potential recruits, particularly about whether they should share a kit or each purchase their own. There is no clear consensus on the best path forward.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences and opinions regarding recruitment strategies and the implications of partnerships in the business, particularly concerning insurance and kit ownership.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants considering how to navigate recruitment conversations, particularly when multiple individuals are interested in joining the business together.

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I met with a lady last night who was interested in booking a show but then said she was also interested in the business. When I got to her house, she said she had a friend who was on her way over who wanted to hear about this also. Well, the friend showed up with her husband so it was 3 of them and 1 of me. I think I did pretty well, it was a little indimidating to have all three of them there. They were talking about seeing how they could do this business together possibly. I told them that they had two choices: for one of them to sign up an dit would be her business with the other helping out or both could sign up and they could help each other out. I told them the latter would probably be better. I know I've read of a few people on here who have had this situation before. Any suggestions that I can throw out there to them?
 
if 1 buys the kit, one only that person is covered by the insurance. So if the 2nd person does a show & has an "incident", that 2nd person would not be covered. I'd advise them to each pruchase their own kit. From there, they can tag team & work together as they so choose.
 
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peichef said:
if 1 buys the kit, one only that person is covered by the insurance. So if the 2nd person does a show & has an "incident", that 2nd person would not be covered. I'd advise them to each pruchase their own kit. From there, they can tag team & work together as they so choose.

That's what I told them. I did mention if 1 buys the kit, the other cannot do a show or cover for her since she's not covered by the insurance.
 
HO is pretty strict about this. Not even husbands and wives can share a kit
 
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Nanisu said:
HO is pretty strict about this. Not even husbands and wives can share a kit

Yes, I know they cannot share a kit. If only one signed up, she would be the consultant and her friend would help out as needed.
 
as I was reading this, my first thought was that they bombarded you with joining their business (another DS).

I'd find out if they were thinking of "sharing" so as to avoid the kit cost, or atleast splitting it. Maybe they need to do a show for kit credit? Also, maybe let them know that we are "independent" and "partnerships" can be tricky.....
 
I know of a few husband/wife teams. One was at our recent regional training. I have her e-mail if you'd like me to e-mail her with yours so you can chat back and forth.
 

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