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.

I am joining the groupI am planning on walking as Director at Conference!
I have 1 qualified.
2 signed in Dec, 1 will qualify in Jan and the other in Feb
so I need 2 more plus.

I have 5 shows in January and 6 in February so far - so hopefully I will get a recruit in one of those shows.

Shooting for Level 2 in incentive trip - I want the trip.

Thanks for all the ideas so far.
 
I also want to be a director conference. I have no recruits yet but alot of possible ones,, so now all I need to do is work with them and get them to sign. Besides I want to go to Paris really bad. My schedule looks better now than it ever has so I know in my heart I can do this.
Debbie.
 
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We CAN all do this:thumbup: :D
 
Go for it - we all can do it - just set your goals and then make sure you are tracking them.
 
There is a recruiting promo that was announced at Leadership. Mention it to your fence-sitters. (We can earn Best Buy gift cards for recruiting, new recruits can get forged cutlery. Details in the special edition newsletter, which will be online Monday.)
 
I can't wait to get leadership announcements tomorrow. Especially the recruiting promo specifics. I have a couple of fence sitters too.

I have 2 qualified active recruits, 2 others who went inactive before qualifying...I don't expect much from them. But I do have several fence sitters and six shows remaining this month, I hope to find a couple more good leads/recruits.

My goal is to promote by national conference either July 1 or August 1 at the latest...our conference is in August.
 
I'm walking in July --- Wave 3. Look for my name...Jane Dunn, Pennsylvania!!!
 
ALL New Director Academy sessions are at HO and are FREE this year!! They include transportation within Chicago area, hotel and meals.Promote to Director Feb. 1 - Sept. 1 AND have $1250 personal sales, 5 active recruits, and $4k cluster sales in the month you promote and the 2 month following, and they'll reimburse you up to $250 for travel to the Chicago area.
 
Ann - I have a goal to promote, but like you, don't think it'll be by NC. So, in my siggie it says promote to FD, but in my heart - it's promote to director! I would love to promote by Dec. I really want to work this business and make it into my livelihood - so I can continue to be a SAHM while having fun and partying! :D
 
my first recruitI am so excited - I signed up my first recruit tonight. My brother's fiancee decided she wanted to be a consultant. They are going to work as a team with my brother doing the cooking and her assisting with the preparation and bookwork.:)
 
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chefann said:
ALL New Director Academy sessions are at HO and are FREE this year!! They include transportation within Chicago area, hotel and meals.

Promote to Director Feb. 1 - Sept. 1 AND have $1250 personal sales, 5 active recruits, and $4k cluster sales in the month you promote and the 2 month following, and they'll reimburse you up to $250 for travel to the Chicago area.
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This is very cool!:thumbup:
 
chefann said:
I'm not naive enough to set my goal as Conference, but I'm aiming for December. And that's a stretch for me anyway, considering that I've only recruited 4 people in 6 years. :rolleyes:
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Ann...I"m right there with you...I celebrated 7 years in December...
I recruited one in my first year, and I don't know if she even lasted a year.
I recruited NO ONE from January 2002 until May 2007 ! !
But 2007...I recruited 5 (May, July, October, and 2 in December)
If I can do it you can too!
Leadership made me feel like heck...I could promote to Advanced Director by December! WHY NOT!???

One of my recruits went in active (for the 2nd time January 1) but I have faith in her.
But I have my sights on recruiting 3 to cover her just in case. If she sticks to it, then i'm that much more secure in Directorship.

I remember Jean Jonas saying at National Conference once...
If Doris had never let anyone join her...where would we all be now?
Share this with everyone...it really is something we all want to give others.

See ya up on stage in July!
:-):thumbup:
 
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ChefNic said:
I remember Jean Jonas saying at National Conference once...
If Doris had never let anyone join her...where would we all be now?
Share this with everyone...it really is something we all want to give others.

See ya up on stage in July!
:-):thumbup:
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How true is that!
I am so pumped to recruit now; my focus has totally changed:thumbup:
 
I just sent the new recruiting incentive flyer to about 5 potential recruits that I have. I will call and follow up with everyone tonight and see if anything has changed for them yet.
 
Okay I am joining you guys. I have to start over from scratch, no active recruits right now emailed and mail all my fence sitters. I will be walking at leadership and attend new directors acadamy this year for free. I will also earn a level 3 trip. Now you guys need to keep me on my toes. My batter bowl buddy is a lot closer, than I am but we will walk together. Lacy thanks for starting this again!! Which trip do you want?
 
Winnipegk said:
OK so I have 1 qualified now!!!

The one who was supposed to order her kit on Monday backed out on me. :( She said she can order it for FEB1 paycheque...I hope she sticks to that.
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Ok...so now she's thinking she can't afford it until the 29th of FEB. She's going to try to get $400 in orders so she can put through 2 catalog shows and then borrow the money for the kit. I really don't want her to miss out on double points!
 
Ok I am on the road HOWEVER>........ My only recruit is inactive... :( so I need help in the recuriting department. Any suggestions... ??? I really would love to promote this year......
 
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pamperedalf said:
Okay I am joining you guys. I have to start over from scratch, no active recruits right now emailed and mail all my fence sitters. I will be walking at leadership and attend new directors acadamy this year for free. I will also earn a level 3 trip.

Now you guys need to keep me on my toes. My batter bowl buddy is a lot closer, than I am but we will walk together.

Lacy thanks for starting this again!! Which trip do you want?
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Well, it's about time you're joining us, lol!
I would love to go to the new director academy too!
Dh & I really want Paris; but I will be happy with Miami too after hearing about the resort. But, I'm shooting high this year for Paris;) That means I've got to do some serious recruiting/qualifying!
 
Well, it's about time you're joining us, lol!
I would love to go to the new director academy too!
Dh & I really want Paris; but I will be happy with Miami too after hearing about the resort. But, I'm shooting high this year for Paris That means I've got to do some serious recruiting/qualifying!
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Well I am aiming high as well, I want Paris my dh wants Mexico. Both will be nice, I think it comes down to how much money we have at the time, because europe is so expensive & Mexico is all inclusive. So we will be at level 3, Lacy.

Sorry I took so long, traveled all day Sunday and still tired from cinci.
 
I'm Joining The Club Too!!!I have 2 recriuts;
1 qualified, active, but no shows in her calander.
1 not qualified, was supposed to submit orders in Dec but never did, has turned into a kit-napper.

My goal was to promote by April 1st (my 1st year anniversary month). I think I will be extending that goal...

My plan is to recruit 5 more (at least) before setting my sights on Directorship. I need to pump up my own bookings to 2 a week min. I have been doing about 5 a month.

Need 1 more recruit this month before my kit-napper becomes inactive and I lose my future directorship. Keeping my fingers crossed!
 
jrny2001 said:
I have 2 recriuts;
1 qualified, active, but no shows in her calander.
1 not qualified, was supposed to submit orders in Dec but never did, has turned into a kit-napper.

My goal was to promote by April 1st (my 1st year anniversary month). I think I will be extending that goal...

My plan is to recruit 5 more (at least) before setting my sights on Directorship. I need to pump up my own bookings to 2 a week min. I have been doing about 5 a month.

Need 1 more recruit this month before my kit-napper becomes inactive and I lose my future directorship. Keeping my fingers crossed!
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Encourage your team to recruit too...until they promote your recruits' recruits are your first line! That will help for a strong start!
 
I just spoke to one of my fence sitters. She is still on the fence. I told her I would send her the flyer. She also mentioned she was was thinking about booking another show soon. I mentioned the great deal for February, so hopefully it will be REAL soon! (I will follow up again in another 2 weeks)
 
Do you guys have room for one more? I want to promote by June 1st. I have 2 signed; one of which is about to qualify and the other has a little bit to go. I have one interview on Saturday!!!
 
I would like to join inMy goal is to become Director by 07/01/2008!

2 signed
1 inactive
1 qualifying in Feb.
1 signing on Saturday (01/19/2008)
2 sitting on fence

I am really excited about the incentive trips. I am shooting for the stars to go to Paris, France!!! :D :D
 
Um, folks - here's a fun fact I learned at Leadership. It's actually better to promote on JUNE 1, not July. Why? Because then you'll get the Spring AND Fall products free. And it gives you July as your fall-back date, just in case. Same rule for December promotions.
 
chefann said:
Um, folks - here's a fun fact I learned at Leadership. It's actually better to promote on JUNE 1, not July. Why? Because then you'll get the Spring AND Fall products free. And it gives you July as your fall-back date, just in case. Same rule for December promotions.
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I'd never really thought about that! Thanks for sharing! I plan to promote by March 1st - my Director outed me at Leadership so I guess I better get moving...I need to qualify 1 and sign and qualify 2 more...I better get on the phone! LOL
 
I didn't realize my recruits recruits count as my 1st line. Hmmm. Something to think about!

So let me get this straight, if we promote June 1st we still get the spring products free? As in the directors pack? That means we automaticaly get the fall directors pack also?
 
Another QuestionSo now that we are all onboard to promote this year, what are we doing to keep us all accountable?
 
I think we need to have a check in time, once a week. I have made some phone calls this week nothing as of yet, just helps me get closer to the yes!A fact I learned at leadership, that 1 in every 10 stick w/ the biz. I haven't got to my ten yet.
 
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Great fact to know Ann!
I sent out the new promotion flyer to a few fence sitters yesterday; now to follow-up!
 
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