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Discussion Overview

This thread explores the considerations surrounding the decision of where a new consultant should sign up, particularly in relation to existing relationships and the potential impact on team dynamics. Participants share their thoughts on supporting new recruits and the implications for team success.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses concern about taking a recruit away from their new recruit and emphasizes the importance of supporting their success.
  • Another participant notes that the decision ultimately lies with the friend, and signing under the new recruit could help motivate her to stay active.
  • Several users mention that if the new recruit goes inactive, the recruit would revert to the original consultant, which could impact team structure.
  • One participant shares their experience of having recruited multiple consultants but only a few remaining active, highlighting the importance of team depth.
  • Another participant lists benefits of signing under the new recruit, such as increased motivation and opportunities for earning rewards like free conference registration.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the benefits of the new recruit signing under the new consultant, particularly in terms of motivation and team dynamics. However, there is no clear consensus on the best approach, as individual circumstances and preferences are acknowledged.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and insights related to recruiting and team management within the Pampered Chef consultant community, focusing on the dynamics of support and motivation among recruits.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants considering how to structure their teams and support new recruits may find the shared experiences and viewpoints relevant to their own situations.

cathyskitchen
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I am going to my newest recruit's Grand Opening show in a few hours. I called her this morning to check in on her, and she asked me to bring a few more things and that a woman who had hosted with me in the past was going to sign up, too.

My question is, should this woman sign up under my new recruit or me? She booked shows from my recruit's shows in the past, so she is my recruit's friend and I wouldn't have met her without her, but I was the one who put the "bug" in her ear about becoming a consultant when she hosted her show last fall.

I want my new recruits to be successful, so I don't want to take a recruit away from someone at all. I just want to know the way this is supposed to go. I know it will help my team to be "deep" and motivate my recruit to do well since she'll have someone on her team to start out with.

I think I'm answering my own question, just want to be sure this is what I should do when I sign her up this afternoon. Thanks for your opinions!
 
It's really up to the friend to decide whether she wants to sign under you or your recruit. If she wants to sign under your recruit, that's good for your recruit, because that's halfway to FD for her! They'll both still be part of your team (although you won't get overrides on the friend until you promote to Director), so you'll still be able to train them.Sometimes having someone under them can help a recruit stay active, so they don't lose that recruit. That will help your team in the long run. (I know, it's not fun to think of your recruits going inactive, but it's a real part of this business.)
 
and to just add to what Ann said - IF your recruit goes inactive, her recruit reverts to you. She doesn't count as part of your 5 to promote, but she would count as part of your 5 to remain active as a director.
 
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I was thinking the same thing about keeping her motivated to stay active. I definitely want to do that (I've recruited 8 over the course of my career, but only 3 are currently active). I think the new consultant program really helps give them a good start, and it'll also give my recruit a chance at free conference and more PC dollars, so even though a new recruit for me would put me one person closer to directorship, I don't want to just get to director and then lose it soon after b/c my team isn't "deep" enough. So, thanks for your opinions - this is exactly what I was looking for. I'll talk to them this afternoon to make sure this is what they want to do, but I'm sure my recruit will want to start her business with a recruit of her own, and I know her friend will want to help her, too!
 
Some other nice things about having her sign under your recruit is that she will 1. see how easy it is to recruit, 2. be motivated to sign more people and become a FD and D 3. will have the chance to earn FREE Conference Reg. which gives her a big motivation to come and 4. will also show her recruit how easy and motivate her to sign and get FREE Conference Reg. and go...much more fun when people from your team go!
 
nannnnnever mind
 
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