New Year....new Road to Director! Who's Walkin' That Road?

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around participants sharing their aspirations and progress towards promoting to director by the upcoming conference. Many express their commitment to recruiting and supporting each other in their goals for the new year.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, has 2 signed recruits and is working with several others who are undecided.
  • Another participant shares their experience of having 2 qualified recruits and expresses a need to increase their show schedule to promote successfully.
  • One participant mentions having 4 signed and 3 qualified recruits, with a focus on keeping them active.
  • Another participant expresses a desire to join the group and recommit to their goals after feeling overwhelmed previously.
  • Several users mention having fence-sitters and are actively working to convert them into recruits.
  • One participant notes their goal to promote by November and outlines their current status with recruits.
  • Another participant discusses their plans to join the thread and their aspirations to walk at the conference despite having only fence-sitters currently.
  • One participant expresses hesitation about their goals but is encouraged by others to remain optimistic about their potential.
  • Several participants share their strategies for engaging potential recruits during shows.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ among participants regarding their current recruitment status and confidence in achieving their goals, with no clear consensus on the likelihood of promoting by the conference.

Contextual Notes

Participants are sharing personal experiences and strategies related to recruiting and promoting within the Pampered Chef community, reflecting a mix of optimism and challenges faced in their journeys.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for motivation and shared experiences related to recruitment and promotion efforts may find this discussion beneficial.

Oh you guys would be so proud of me. I was talking w/ a catalog host tonight, and she was talking about bringing products to work to show people and that she flagged the catalog of her favorite items. She was so passionate I asked if she had ever thought of doing TPC, and she said she didn't have enough time but this would be something she would like to do when she retires.Oh I wish I could have someone w/ that passion on my team. I did tell her about my referral program and she said she had a few people in mind that this might work for. So we will see. I am getting better. I need to listen to my cd some more.
 
Well I'm on the road to director! I have 3 signed, 1 qualified, 1 close to qualifying, 1 just signed and hasn't got her kit yet. I also have a friend who is signing up in May. I just need 1 more!! My 90 days is up the end of May (27th I think)

Now I just need to get myself some bookings and shows to turn in for April!
 
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Way to go Amanda! The more we practice it, the easier it gets;)
Congrats to you Jen on a wonderful start!

I called my 2 gals that I thought were signing up last week, but they haven't called back yet. So, since my other 2 are now inactive, I guess I've lost FD for this month. But, I will have it back by next month!
 
I asked another host tonight, but a big no! Off to the next one!
 
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One "no" closer to a "yes"!
I've got to call my 2 hot leads again today; I'm ready for them to sign;)
At least we're keeping this thread alive Amanda!
 
Okay - I've been reading this thread for a while, I guess I should jump in!

I have 3 active right now - one has her first show this Sat. and has 5 other shows booked for April.....I also have one who is a recruits recruit, so she doesn't count for me making director - but she is in my first line, since her recruiter bounces in and out of being active. I have 5 right now who are seriously considering it - 3 of them have shows booked in the next 2 months. 4 out of the 5 I have been working with for over a year. I don't seem to have good luck with getting people to sign on the spot - it takes them a long time to get from "I'm thinking of doing this" to "I'm ready to sign."

So - that is where I am at - I would love to be a director by conference, but more than that I want to promote this year for the income, and also for the Trip Incentive Points!
 
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Yeah Becky! You're doing great; I'm sure you can do it by conference.
I know what you mean; most of my leads "have to think about it" for quite awhile.
Interesting enough; I saw my first recruit's mom yesterday. (my recruit has been inactive for 3 months after only submitting 1 show) Her mom was asking me how to warranty her broken stone--that she got from that first show of her daughter!:rolleyes:
 
OK - I'm peeking out from behind the curtain to join in this thread.

I just sat down last night & had a talk with my hubby about WHY I wanted to be a director. We had a good conversation about how busy I could be, what 'extra time' it would take for me to be a good, training & leading director. We have a plan now & he's totally supporting me. I know that I can do this.

I currently have:

4 consultants - of those:
2-inactive (1 has no intention of reactivating, 1 is my mom)
1-just reactived end of March, haven't ever spoken to her, can't seem to get her goals out of her.
1-active, working consultant

I am signing another new consultant on the 13th of this month.

I've got a couple of leads that I'm working on.

So, that's where I'm at. I've been asking more & more people. I really think I can do this! :D
 
pamperedalf said:
Brandi~awesome!!!:D

Lacy~Sweet, it is so nice to come home to those messages.

Okay ladies I just had an aha moment. I have been listening to the sell the dream CD (it's a good one), and realized I am not in front of enough people to recruit consistantly. So I need to book more shows. So my April sucks right now. I have 1 catalog, 1 live & 2 lrg fairs. I just signed in for the 3 contacts a day thread hoping that will make me more accountable. Then I realized I haven't checked in here in a while.

I'm right there with you Amanda. 3-2-1 really does work if you can complete all three...

In order to do so - WE - need to be in front of more people... It just makes sense...
 
Hi all!! I think I've jumped on this thread before, but I can't remember!! I want to walk stage at Wave 2!!
I've got 4 ladies signed, but 1 is inactive. The other 3, 1 has submitted 2 shows, 1 has submitted 1 show & 1 just submitted her agreement yesterday!!! YAY!!
My babysitter from tonight is signing in May!! WAHOO!!!!! Guess I just want someplace to check in & stay motivated!!
Thanks for listening & good luck to everyone ~ Let's achieve our dreams!!!!
 
Okay! My host from tonight is seriously thinking of signing! I have been much more intentional about offering the opportunity to hosts - and I also think the interactive format is helping. They aren't so intimidated by the thought of being "on stage" the whole time.

I am beginning to want directorship so bad - I can taste it!
 
Okay time to quit lurking and chime in....

I sent in my directors agreement yeaterday.
I have...
6 signed
3 qualified
2 in their first 90 days and struggling
1 that will qualify this week.
I have another sampling schedualed for Monday night and I have 6 girls coming so far.
I thought for sure I would be promoting April 1st and then those 2 girls had their first 30 days fall apart. I just figure if I keep recruiting and helping more people start I won't have to stress too much, right?
I am looking forward to this month because I have 10 shows on the calendar and I have never had that many so I figure I should have a great month looking for new people to bring onto my team :)
As a side note I decided to make PC my full-time career and I quit my job. I have 2 more days left and while I am crazy excited it is pretty freaky.
Sorry this is so long, I just have a tendancy to say nothing and then stress, so I figure if I put my worry out to all my cheffer buddies I would feel better.
And I do!
Thanks,
Cheryl
 
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That's great Crystal! Especially to have hubby right there with ya!

Gina, you can do it!

Sarah, let's all walk together:thumbup:

Becky--yeah for you! I agree that the interactive shows are great!

Cheryl: that is awesome! Tell me how you like those sampling shows? I've never done one, but have thought about it...

Me, I'm still sitting with my 2 inactives....waiting on my 2 that are supposed to be signing any day now. Plus, my 2 booths from last weekend, I've got some new leads from those that I hope will plan out.

Let's do it ladies:D
 
Cheryl~That's so exciting!! You are building a strong team! Way to go!! The job thing must be a little freaky, but sounds like you're setting yourself up for success!! Congrats!

Lacy~YES! Let's walk together!!!
 
I am happy with how hard I have been working and thank you for the support. There was a sampling thread up awhile ago and I will tell you it was the best :)
I did it with a sister consultant that I love! She had one girl come with her I had 4 girls come so all in all 4 signed!
We did the power cooking demo then we snaked and talked about the biz. went over trips and stuff and then I started handing out agreements! Very bold, but I figured they knew what they needed to and 1 took it home 2 others signed right there!
If you haven't tried it pair up with someone and do it!
Feel free to call me if you have any questions. I am really not much of a typer so I usually don't post much. But I can talk a blue streak :)
I am hoping for similar success on Monday night. I also have 1 other girl that signed her agreement and I am holding it till she comes back from vacation at the end of the month.
I want to walk wave 2!!!
 
OMG girls! I am so close to this I can taste it! The past host at my show today is going to sign! With my girl that's signing on the 13th, that's 5 (my mom's going to reactive)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D I am so excited!!

God is so good! I have been praying & keeping him in the front of our lives & I know that he's blessing me now! I want this soooo bad!!

Me promoting will mean a promotion for my director, too!
 
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That's wonderful Crystal--for you & your director!
 
So I know I am a little late joining this thread. I have't been on here in awhile cause I have been so busy. But I just love this forum. I love hearing everyone's stories and goals for themselves. :)
So I accpeted my directorship on the 3rd of this month. I could not be more excited about it. I have 10 signed. But out of those 10 I have 6 active and qualified. I was on the fence about accepting, I guess I was just so scared that I wasnt ready. But now I am pumped and couldnt be more motivated!
And, at my show yesterday, 3 girls came up to me and are pretty sure they wanna sign up!:sing:
I know this is really long. Good luck to everyone, You can do anything you put your mind to!
 
Way to go jewls!!!
That's so exciting for you!!!! I'll be joining you soon!
 
congrats! great job :)
 
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Congrats!:)
 
I just found this thread, and I have to jump in. I have been trying so hard to make director by June 1st and I'm just worried I'm going to run out of time. Here's my stats:

4 signed
4 active
1 qualified
1 to qualify in the next 2 days
1 is one show away from qualifying, but nothing to turn in at the moment
1 is 2 shows away from qualifying and about to go inactive if she doesn't submit $200 by the end of April
0 potentials/fence sitters/etc.
7 shows booked for April

I just asked my dad this morning and he said he thought it would be too much. I work well under pressure, but this is crazy!!!
 
I think you can totally do it! Maybe come a little more out of your comfort zone and ask EVERYONE! Thats what I had ot do, but it paid off. Don't worry, you will get there by June! Plus, if you can get one person that wants that Salad spinner enough you could get them to sign before april 16th!:) Then you will have your 5.
Good Luck!:D
 
I did it!!!! 6 signed and active recruits, 5 are now qualified as of yesterday and 1 only needs to submit the 2 shows she has already held!!!!!!!!!!!!! Plus 2 more ladies signing today!!!!!!

WAHOO!!!!!!!! I will be walking with all you lovely ladies!

This business is so AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!
 
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That is so awesome Jodi~~~congrats!
 
I currently have 9 consultants - 3 qualified and 2 new as of today. I need 2 more to qualify this month!!!
 
My update :)
5 signed
3 qualified
The other 2 will be qualifying THIS WEEK. :D :D
Does that mean I will promote May 1st?
 
Yep- way to go, Susan!!


My update: Still no recruits this year, but I'm trying. I'm being more intentional about offering the opportunity at my shows, instead of just waiting for people to come to me. I also sent a note to my team today about my goal, asking for their help (staying active until I promote). Kate J. gave me a great idea this weekend, and I used that in the note. Here's what I said:

Speaking of Conference, my goal this year is to walk at Conference as a new Director. I'm working on expanding our team, but can use your help. I'll be able to reach my goal easier if everyone on the team can get and stay active through the end of June. Give me a call if you need some ideas.

I'm also going to have a product drawing when I promote, as a thank you to those who help me reach my goal. You'll get tickets between now and then for:
  • submitting a show: 1 ticket
  • $500 show: 1 bonus ticket (total 2 tickets)
  • $1000 show: 2 bonus tickets (total 3 tickets)
  • $1250 monthly sales: 3 tickets (plus tickets for shows as applicable)
  • signing a new consultant: 5 tickets
  • qualifying (new consultants): 10 tickets
  • qualifying in 30 days (new consultants): 5 bonus tickets (total 15 tickets)
  • taking TeleClass or online training: 1 ticket for each class (please report when you complete one, as I do not get these stats)

What will it mean for us as a team when I promote? We'll be our own unit as part of Cindy's group. And I'll be able to start holding our own meetings, which will be more convenient for all of us. We'll also be able to start having our own recognition - I've been working on some fun ideas.​

My plan is to have a drawing at the meeting when I promote, and draw from the tickets the team earned. The winner will get some products (gotta check my stash of new in package items). But the activities that earn them tickets are things that will help their business as well.
 
Thanks Ann!
Love your ideas, too!!
I am thinking of doing a "Sampling of The Pampered Chef".
Have any of you ever done this?
 

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