Possible Recruit, Need Suggestions

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses the experiences and feelings of a participant regarding recruiting a potential consultant for Pampered Chef. Participants share their thoughts on handling situations where a recruit may not be fully committed to consulting.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses nervousness after a previous recruit did not follow through and shares a potential recruit's uncertainty about consulting.
  • Another participant asks about the potential recruit's concerns, indicating the importance of understanding her hesitations.
  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, refers to individuals who only want products as "Kitnappers" and suggests that if the recruit is not committed to selling, she should not be signed up.
  • Another participant shares their experience of fulfilling the sales requirement to receive a rebate and encourages the potential recruit to consider the opportunity if she is willing to work for it.
  • The original poster provides an update on their attempts to contact the potential recruit, noting a lack of response and a feeling that she may have changed her mind.
  • One participant suggests allowing the potential recruit to communicate her decision and mentions that often people are just busy, not necessarily uninterested.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on how to approach the potential recruit, with some participants emphasizing the importance of commitment while others advocate for maintaining open communication regardless of her decision.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences and strategies related to recruiting within the Pampered Chef community, highlighting the varied approaches consultants take when faced with uncertain recruits.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants navigating similar situations with potential recruits may find the shared experiences and perspectives helpful in understanding different approaches to recruitment challenges.

cewcooks
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My first recruit turned out to bail and run.. so I am a little nervous about this, I had a customer want to purchase the kit and possibly get the rebate, but she is not 100% sure if she wants to consult.

Any advise: I plan to call her back on Friday when she places her order for my next show...
 
First what are her concerns?
 
We call those "Kitnappers". If she is telling you flat out that she only wants the products and not to be a consultant, I personally would tell her that she is signing a contract to sell $1250 in products and could not sign her up if she was not planning on doing so... You don't need a Recruit who is not planning on working her business IMHO!
 
If she wants the rebate, then she'll have to at the very least fulfill her agreement to do $1250 in sales - and that's all that PC asks, really.

That was my plan when I signed up - and as I say at my parties - obviously I've done more than 4 shows in the last 7.5 years!

If she's willing to work to get the rebate, then I'd say Go For It! She might find out (as I did!) that she absolutely loves it!
 
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we here's an update she said I could call her Friday after 1 because that's when she said she would be available, well she did not answer so I left a message, then I called a little later on friday eve and today its sat so I called her on my cell b/c I will be in and out and her phone goes to voice mail of course I left her a nice message saying that I will be available to take her order for my show which I need to close soon

she has not returned my calls so I plan to leave her be and carry on, I feel she has changed her mind and that's why she's not calling me back...
 
Give her the chance to tell you that. Just like potential hosts that don't get back with me, I leave a message letting them know that it's okay if they've changed their minds. I just need to hear that from them via phone or email. Usually I get a call or an email relatively quickly. Most of the time they've just been too busy to get back with me. Sometimes they've changed their minds. Either way, I've maintained the relationship.
 

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What are some effective ways to approach potential recruits for Pampered Chef?

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How can I overcome objections from potential recruits?

Listen carefully to their concerns and validate their feelings. Provide information that addresses their objections, whether it's about time commitment, financial investment, or product knowledge. Share success stories from your team members who have faced similar challenges and how they overcame them. Emphasize the support and training available to new recruits.

What resources can I provide to potential recruits to help them make a decision?

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