Need 10 Recruits to Achieve Atlantis: Any Tips?

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses strategies for recruiting consultants to achieve a specific goal within the Pampered Chef community. Participants share their experiences and suggestions on effective methods for recruitment, particularly in light of an upcoming deadline for achieving a status called Atlantis.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, mentions needing to recruit 10 consultants to achieve their goal and plans to follow up with interested individuals and utilize recruiting flyers.
  • Another participant shares their experience of placing ads in newspapers but does not recommend this method, suggesting that face-to-face interactions at cooking shows are more effective.
  • Several users mention the importance of asking hosts and attendees about becoming consultants during cooking shows to increase recruitment chances.
  • One participant notes that they successfully recruited through a fair, gaining confidence after their initial recruits.
  • Another participant suggests participating in local festivals or fairs as a recruitment strategy.
  • Some participants highlight that potential recruits can earn money for the holidays and quit if it doesn't suit them, which may encourage hesitant individuals to join.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that newspaper ads are not effective for recruitment, while there is a shared emphasis on face-to-face interactions and events as more successful strategies. However, there is no clear consensus on the best methods overall.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences and strategies shared by participants within the context of achieving recruitment goals for the Pampered Chef business, particularly with a focus on the holiday season.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for ideas on recruitment strategies and those interested in sharing experiences related to achieving business goals within the Pampered Chef community may find this discussion relevant.

Paige Dixon
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My director and I had a long conversation today. I've slacked all summer and won't achieve Atlantis (I promised my kids!!) unless I make some big things happen fast. After computing alot of figures, we decided that I need to sign and quallify 10 consultants in order to keep my show schedule the way I want for my family. That would be 20,000 points.

So, I've got to pull out my resources and follow up with everyone who's ever shown interest. And I have recruiting flyers all over town. I'm also going to work on service people I come in contact with.

What do you think of Help Wanted ads in newspapers or other publications? Any other ideas on how to get big numbers quickly?
 
I've put ads in newspapers and I DON'T recommend this type of advertising. I don't hear too many success stories with that type of advertising. My best suggestion is to have as much face to face contact with people as possible. That will happen through lots of cooking shows. Book as many as you can between now and the end of the year. Even if it makes you crazy and causes a hectic schedule, that's going to give you the best chance of reaching that goal. Ask every single host about becoming a consultant. Focus on recruiting lines during your show...play the ticket game, do a "why bag", anything you can to focus more on it (but not having the whole show be JUST about recruiting). All of the big recruiters out there swear by ASKING EVERYONE. Ask each person when they check out if they've ever thought about starting their own business, being their own boss and earning some great money for the holidays. Tell them they get to write off the majority of their grocery bills!!!

Those are just some quick ideas. Good luck!! That's an awesome goal.:D
 
I, too, do not recommend this type of advertizing. I have gotten very little response to it.
 
Wow nice to have a director that will spend that much time with you...
I never hear from mine!

That's awesome that you are motivated, and you won't let a slow summer slow you down... This is the best time of year for sales... so let everyone know that too!! Holiday cooking and gift giving... sounds like PC to me!!

Good luck!
 
I have two recruits currently, two signing this month, and three more "on the fence". What did I do to get this many recruits wanting to join?? A fair! Only one of those people where from outside the fair, and it is connected because once I recruited the first two I got the confidence to ask everyone else!
 
I would suggest doing a festival/fair like Gillian did. There's a ton of them in my area and nearby areas. Other than that, ask everyone you know!
 
Also, Atlantis is based on what level you are December 1st, 2006 so stress to people that they can earn money for Christmas then quit if it isn't for them. That might get people off the fence if you have any.
 
gilliandanielle said:
Also, Atlantis is based on what level you are December 1st, 2006 so stress to people that they can earn money for Christmas then quit if it isn't for them. That might get people off the fence if you have any.
2000 recruiting points can be earned for each qualified recruit through 12/31 (and the recruit's points work the same way for them).

You must promote to director between Jan 1, 2006 and Dec 1, 2006 and be at that level or above on Dec 1 to get and keep the 3000 Developing Director points.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best strategies to recruit new team members for Pampered Chef?

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What qualities should I look for in potential recruits?

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How can I support my recruits to ensure their success?

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What are some common objections I might face when recruiting, and how can I overcome them?

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