Quick Start Boxes - When Can a Recruit Get One?

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses the process and considerations surrounding the distribution of Quick Start boxes to new consultants within the Pampered Chef community. Participants share their experiences and clarify differing practices regarding when and how these boxes can be given to recruits.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, mentions that their director provides Quick Start boxes to new recruits before they officially sign up, allowing them to start training and preparing for shows.
  • Another participant shares their experience of giving a Quick Start box to a recruit who submitted a written agreement but delayed sending it in until closer to their first show.
  • Several users express confusion about the requirement for a consultant number before handing out a Quick Start box, with some suggesting that it may be a misunderstanding on the part of their director.
  • One participant raises a concern about the potential for a recruit to "kitnap" the box without signing up, questioning whether the director would incur a charge for it.
  • Another participant clarifies that directors are charged for unused boxes at the end of the season and discusses their approach to ensuring the box is returned if the recruit does not sign.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the appropriate timing and conditions for distributing Quick Start boxes, with no clear consensus emerging on the best practice among participants.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and practices regarding the Quick Start boxes, highlighting variations in how different directors handle their distribution.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for insights into the Quick Start box distribution process and those navigating similar situations with their recruits may find this discussion relevant.

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My director said a consultant needs to have signed up and have a consultant number when they hand out a Quick Start box to them.
That seems backwards to me... because when doing the consultant agreement it asks if they have a quick start box.

Can anyone out there clarify for me? My director doesn't use the QS boxes so maybe that's where the confusion came from.

Thanks!
 
I get my QS boxes from my director - we've been using them when someone wants to sign up, but is wanting to get their shows booked before sending for their kit. For instance - I have a new recruit who's first show is April 5 (tomorrow!) but I gave her a QS Box on March 15 - so she could start training, and get her host packets out to all of her shows for April. She turned in a written agreement to me at that time -but we waited until the 25th to send it in.

If your director doesn't use them, find another director in your area, or one of your upper level directors, and get one from them - it doesn't matter who's you use - you just need to have their consultant # for the agreement. They don't pay for them - the $$ still comes from the recruits payment for their kit.
 
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Thanks, Becky. That makes sense to me. A good friend that lives in Colorado (I'm in NY) is signing with me, by April 14. We found her a hospitality director, so I'll have her ask the hospitality director if she can get a QS box from her. That would help her get a jump start with the host packets, etc.
 
What happens if you give them one and they "kitnap" it and never end up signing? At that point, would the director be charged for it or not?

 
KellyTheChef said:
What happens if you give them one and they "kitnap" it and never end up signing? At that point, would the director be charged for it or not?
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They get charged at the end of the season, if they haven't been used.....I think.I would probably make an effort to get the box back - it's just the paperwork, not the products - so nothing they would be using without having shows.Plus, for the one I just did - I got a signed agreement from her, with her 4 shows dates - and then I gave it to her. But since she decided to sign in March, and all of her shows were in April, it just made sense to wait until the end of the month to send in her agreement, so she could qualify in her first 30 days.
 
jennyl said:
My director said a consultant needs to have signed up and have a consultant number when they hand out a Quick Start box to them.
That seems backwards to me... because when doing the consultant agreement it asks if they have a quick start box.

Can anyone out there clarify for me? My director doesn't use the QS boxes so maybe that's where the confusion came from.

Thanks!
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Yup, she's backwards...hence the name "Quick Start" - it gets you paperwork in hand so you can get working BEFORE you order your kit and get the products. When you order your kit you will get the product box only because you already have paperwork in hand.
 
jennyl said:
My director said a consultant needs to have signed up and have a consultant number when they hand out a Quick Start box to them.
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I think the "hand out" part is key to what your Director is saying, and maybe she just didn't word it right. It sounds like she's trying to avoid the situation above where the person never signs up. I would imagine she would tell the recruit they have a QSB, and to mark it as so on their agreement, but not physically hand over the box until the agreement is signed.

Just my two cents :)
 
The director does get charged for it if it isn't used. If she gives it to someone who ends up not signing and then doesn't return the box to the director to give to someone else the director is out $35.

I give it to people at the time they sign. They fill out the form and submit it and I leave them with the box (or deliver it that day or the next at the latest). If I lend a box out to another consultant I make sure that they understand how to fill out that part of the agreement and that it costs $35 if it's not used and recorded properly. I have never had a problem.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Quick Start Box in Pampered Chef?

A Quick Start Box is a special package provided to new recruits in Pampered Chef to help them kickstart their direct sales journey. It typically includes essential tools, products, and resources to aid in their initial sales efforts and training.

When can a recruit receive their Quick Start Box?

A recruit can receive their Quick Start Box shortly after they sign up and complete the enrollment process. This usually occurs within the first few weeks of joining the Pampered Chef team, depending on the timing of their registration and the availability of the boxes.

Are there any requirements to qualify for a Quick Start Box?

Yes, recruits must complete their initial training and meet specific criteria set by Pampered Chef to qualify for the Quick Start Box. This may include submitting their first order or attending a certain number of training sessions.

Is there a cost associated with the Quick Start Box?

The Quick Start Box is typically provided at no additional cost to the new recruit, as it is part of the onboarding process. However, recruits should check with their sponsor or the Pampered Chef website for any updates or changes to this policy.

Can a recruit choose what goes into their Quick Start Box?

No, recruits cannot customize the contents of their Quick Start Box. The items included are predetermined by Pampered Chef to ensure that all new consultants receive the necessary tools and resources to start their business effectively.

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