Recruited Consultant Quits: Is it Ethical to Contact Her Guests for a New Show?

[Shawnna]

Okay...I recruited a girl in May. She was all excited about PC, loved the products, wanted to qualify in 30 days. I did a cooking show at her home and she told her guests she was signing and I talked to them about helping her get started and how she would basically be their consultant.

She qualified and then quit because she took a full time teaching job. She has not turned in a show since June. So, I have been sending her emails...newsletters, meeting info, new product info, etc...but she rarely acknowledges that she has received anything...even when I ask her to let me know that she has received the info.

So, here is my question...she has several customers/friends who ordered at her show and held shows for her. Since she obviously is not going to work her business, is it ethical for me to contact the guests that were at her original show...that I did?

I am really wanting to get another show together for the first of Dec. and if they need to order Christmas presents it would help me and them. But, even though we don't have territories...I don't want to step on her toes. I keep hoping she will have a show and get her business going again. I was really wanting to go to Leadership this year, but since she is inactive I won't be able to go.

 

[AJPratt]

Well, you did the show. So, IMO you are following up with your customers. If it comes up in conversation you could tell the customers that your consultant is taking a break. And, if you want to clear your conscience, this is what I would do. Send her an email saying...

"I haven't been able to connect with you, but out of courtesy, I wanted to run something by you. I am sure your schedule is crazy with your new job, but I just wanted to send you a quick email regarding customers at your (date) show. I know you were planning on having these individuals as your customers, but since it seems like you are taking a break from PC, I would like to follow up with them to make sure they are happy with their products but I don't want to step on your toes when you decide to pick up your business. Please let me know what your feelings are regarding this."
Or something along those lines.

 

[fikibiff]

I would ask the girl that you recruited if it was ok. If she doesn't respond, then call the customers. Otherwise, maybe she will give you an indication of what she plans to do.

 

[finley1991]

If you don't follow up with the customers, someone will so why shouldn't it be you?

 

[baychef]

Yes, try to get the consultant active again, but if she says no or blows you off...call these customers yourself!

 

[vwpamperedchef]

I would call the customers too. You could just say that Suzy is no longer selling PC, and I wanted to see if you needed anything for the holidays! Or something along those lines.