Is This Business Opportunity Really Worth It?

[jenniferp417]

There have been a lot of good suggestions here, but I have one other to add:what if she doesn't like it? She must love the products, so she's made a great investment in her kitchen. We of course all want far more than that for her... but the only way she's going to know is if she tries.And I know that a recruit is supposed to do their certain number of shows at the beginning... but the sky won't fall if she does one or two and says "hey, this isn't for me." How many people start a job with the best of intentions and realize they have to resign almost immediately? It happens.So really that's the worst case scenario in my book.

 

[Chef Bobby]

I also recruited someone without a computer. Her orders are slow, but they do go through. That can be a good first goal to achieve. Have her PC business pay for a new computer and internet connection.

Tell you what - I'm now a future director, and I'm furious. I recruited someone without an internet connection.

PC makes it seem like you can do this business by snail mail.

From page F-3 of the policies & procedures
2. Via First-Class U.S. Mail
Orders must be mailed to: The Pampered Chef, Ltd.
Attn: Solution Center
One Pampered Chef Lane

Hello! A new recruit would have to put in a paperwork order to submit a show by snail mail.

The form for this is not in the kit.


She had to phone her orders into me, give me her PC password, and I had to jack my PC to handle 2 versions of PP so I could submit her order electronically.

 

[kaceyleigh2]

Her story: Don't you just love my smile?! My Pampered Chef business gave me this. When I started several of my teeth were missing but now I can proudly smile and tell you all what this business can do for you too! Who has a dream?

What is her why?

That's what I was thinking! Maybe she wants to do PC so she can afford dental work.

 

[BethCooks4U]

There have been a lot of good suggestions here, but I have one other to add:

what if she doesn't like it? She must love the products, so she's made a great investment in her kitchen. We of course all want far more than that for her... but the only way she's going to know is if she tries.

And I know that a recruit is supposed to do their certain number of shows at the beginning... but the sky won't fall if she does one or two and says "hey, this isn't for me." How many people start a job with the best of intentions and realize they have to resign almost immediately? It happens.

So really that's the worst case scenario in my book.

I would then say "I understand. You can fulfill the commitment you made by putting together a couple of catalog shows and here's how you can do it..." She really should do the minimum at least before she just walks away but then if she won't do that - you just have to bless and release.

 

[lacychef]

Not only does she not have internet, she doesn't have a PC. Or printer.

It's OK! I didn't have any of these either....it CAN be done! Her PC money can provide her with all these things, thus making doing PC easier. This is really a silly reason to not want to sign someone--I did it for almost 2 years! Hey if nothing else it improves your math skills, lol!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

It's OK! I didn't have any of these either....it CAN be done! Her PC money can provide her with all these things, thus making doing PC easier. This is really a silly reason to not want to sign someone--I did it for almost 2 years! Hey if nothing else it improves your math skills, lol!

Lacy - Thanks for that!
Last night I had a guest stay at the show after everyone had left, to ask me how much she could make working PT.....she is a barista at Starbucks, but her hours vary from week to week - and she needs to be making full-time pay. However, she doesn't have a computer. She has access to one that she can use, but wouldn't be able to download P3 onto it. I honestly wasn't sure if it was worth it to pursue this with her - so thanks for your words - they are very encouraging!

 

[lacychef]

You're welcome Becky! I hope it works out for you!