Recruiting Superstars: Share Your Wisdom!

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around participants sharing their personal experiences and strategies related to recruiting new consultants within the Pampered Chef community. Many contributors discuss their approaches, challenges, and insights gained from their recruiting journeys.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares that finding out what potential recruits want, such as free products or financial freedom, has been effective in her recruiting strategy.
  • Another participant mentions that changing her mindset about recruiting helped her realize the importance of asking open-ended questions and listening to potential recruits.
  • One participant emphasizes the significance of selling the "dream" rather than the "deal," suggesting that focusing on the benefits of the business is more appealing than just the products offered.
  • A participant notes that asking specific questions during recruiting conversations has been beneficial in understanding potential recruits' motivations and concerns.
  • Another participant expresses that being genuine and enthusiastic while simply asking people about the opportunity has led to her success in signing new consultants.
  • Several users mention feeling apprehensive about being perceived as pushy when recruiting, with some sharing strategies to overcome this fear.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best approaches to recruiting, with some participants advocating for a focus on personal connections and others emphasizing structured questioning techniques. No clear consensus emerges on a single effective method.

Contextual Notes

Participants share a range of experiences from their time as consultants, highlighting the varied challenges and successes they encounter in recruiting efforts.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for insights into different recruiting strategies and personal experiences from peers in the community may find this discussion beneficial.

dannyzmom said:
This is EXACTLY why I keep a stack of recipe cards next to me at acheck-out. This way it ends that icky feeling when you ask and they say no. You just say, Ok, well, if you ever change your mind, my contact info is right here on this recipe card for the delicious Phyllo Wrapped Asparagus...try this recipe out at home, I bet you'll love it!

Nice way to end, Carolyn! I always give out recipe cards, but I like how you say about the contact info if they change their minds. Leaves the option open too!
 
dannyzmom said:
I was SHOCKED SHOCKED SHOCKED to earn top recruiter in my lcuster for 2006...but I think the big change I made this year that helped so much was the 7 QUESTIONS I ask my potentials...and learning to SHUT UP and listen to their answers...
1 Why did you meet w/me today?
2 Have you ever done anything like this before?
3 What other work experience have you had? What are the srtngths you have that you think will help you succeed in this business?
4 What clubs/organizations/social groups do you belong to?
5 How would your family feel if you were to do something like this? (if they won't be supportive...then get those first 4-6 shows in ASAP to show them the immediate rewards of this business)
6 How much time would you have available each week if you decided to do this?
7 How much money would you LIKE to make? If you knew you could count on at least $100/show...how many nights/month would you need to work to make the amount of money you want?

Susie Lite (a HO Sales Manager) gave us this info in September and I LOVE it!!!
 
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Just wanted to bump this... I know we have some star recruiters here!
 
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Just wanted to bump this...
 

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