Need Some Advise on Recruiting a Good Friend

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses the challenges and considerations involved in recruiting a close friend into the Pampered Chef business, particularly when both individuals share a similar social circle. Participants share personal experiences related to recruiting friends and the impact on their relationships.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses concern about potential conflicts arising from recruiting a friend who shares many mutual acquaintances.
  • Another participant shares their experience of recruiting a friend who later felt neglected and blamed the consultant for their lack of success, highlighting the importance of discussing business dynamics beforehand.
  • One participant suggests that the friend may need to branch out beyond the shared social circle and emphasizes the need for open communication about customer relationships.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best approach to managing friendships while recruiting, with some participants emphasizing the need for clear communication and others sharing concerns about overlapping social circles.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal anecdotes about their experiences with recruiting friends, focusing on the emotional and relational aspects rather than specific business strategies.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants considering recruiting friends or family members may find the shared experiences and insights relevant to their own situations.

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I have a verry good friend who would be great at PC and she has considdered it. She currently sells for Lia Sophia and has struggled. She has dome other Home based buis before (stampin up) and loved it for the "teaching" aspect.

She had a great show for me once again on thursday nite. Other friends of hers said she would be great at PC.

So I mentioned it quickly in an email this morning and she replied that she has been thinking more about it but is worried that since we know alot of the same people we may "step on each others toes" I also worry about this a bit. I have not had the most steady buisness lately and am finally getting some ladies to book that I have been working on for over a year! Yes some of these are mutual friends.

I need ideas please from those of you who have been recruiting successfully.

Thank you!
 
Can't help with the problem of working the same crowd but I recruited a good friend and had a different problem. She is from my hometown in another state. Before she signed she questioned how it would effect our relationship, if she decided it wasn't for her could she quit without my getting upset. I assured her that our friendship and our PC relationship were not based on the other. (That should have been my big, red flag...she was talking about quitting BEFORE she started!!)Well, she signed, did NO shows, and then got mad at me! She said that the only time I talked to her was about PC stuff. (I was sending weekly emails to my team). She had had three HUGE shows for me in the past, had a TON of friends, and still "couldn't find anyone to do a show". I really don't think she tried very hard and then instead of accepting that she turned it around to be my fault. I eventually had to bless and release her.If you recruit a friend or family member make sure that you discuss that there will be times you need to talk business.I would suggest that when you are host coaching your currently scheduled shows, you encourage them to fill the room with people you don't know and encourage the "bring a friend, get a gift" idea. It will help you get outside of your mutual friends.
 
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She will branch out of your circle of friends. You do need to discuss with her maybe some of your regular customers, although if they do want to work with her, it's something you cannot stop. Talk it out with her.
 
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Bumping.... any more advice?
 

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Respect their decision and don't take it personally. Let them know that your friendship is important to you, regardless of their choice. Keep the door open for future conversations, as their circumstances or interests may change over time.

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