Shocking Twist: When Your Best Friend Joins a Competing Direct Sales Company!

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores the emotional reactions and experiences of participants when friends or close acquaintances choose to join competing direct sales companies instead of Pampered Chef. Participants share personal stories of disappointment, surprise, and acceptance regarding these situations.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares their shock at a long-time friend's decision to sell candles instead of joining Pampered Chef, expressing disbelief at the friend's reasoning.
  • Another participant recounts a similar experience with a friend who chose to sell Home Interiors, noting that the friend found success in that venture.
  • Several users mention that friends may find their passion in other direct sales businesses, and it's important to support them regardless of their choices.
  • One participant reflects on the idea that a friend’s choice may indicate they are not suited for the Pampered Chef business, suggesting that passion is key.
  • Another participant discusses their experience with a friend who joined a different company but remains a good customer and host for Pampered Chef.
  • Some participants express skepticism about the viability of competing products, noting that price does not always equate to value.
  • One participant mentions feeling compelled to support friends in their new ventures, even if they do not align with their own business interests.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ among participants regarding the implications of friends joining competing companies. While some express disappointment, others emphasize the importance of supporting friends in their choices and recognize that different products may suit different people.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal anecdotes and feelings about their friendships and business dynamics within the direct sales industry, highlighting the emotional complexities involved.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may resonate with Pampered Chef consultants who have experienced similar situations with friends or acquaintances in the direct sales landscape.

All of you ladies that have these friends that went with another DS company- and I have a couple, too!- make sure these are the friends you call when you have those $1000 shows, new recruits, 4 or 5 bookings at a show, etc!!! Or better yet, when you win a trip!! :cool:
 
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Yeah no kidding. Then ask what are they doing??! and then.. LISTEN. ;)
 
yea me too
Jilleysue said:
OOOO ....Love the Yankees..I should be a spoke woman for them..LOL
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My husband dreads the thought of me going to the mall. That means stopping at that store (as he calls it). Problem is, I never leave empty handed or without spending $75.:confused: Oh well, the house smells good though :D
 
The trips and prizes are great with PC, I had a friend recently signed with tupperware. I'm not mad she's great at it. Plus, I get added benefits from it. Guess who she calls when the consultant specials come up. : ) So not only do I get the great PC offers I also get discounted items through her. I have the best of both worlds and only had to sign 1 contract. hehehe
 
I also have a friend who used to sell Tupperware. The great thing was that I got several orders from her customers when they would talk about liking the PC version of certain things better. She considered it great customer service. I considered it one of the many perks of being her friend.Darn, I wish she hadn't given up that job!
 
MicheleC said:
Congratulate her on her new business and move on. This may be just the thing for her. She may do great with this or it may open her eyes to the direct selling business and she might decide PC is a better deal after comparing notes. Either way, be happy for her.
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Amen! It takes all kinds of people to make the world go around...just make sure she still has PC shows for you in the future!

Choices like these should NEVER come between friends! Direct Sales takes all avenues, and there is something out there for everyone! In the end, we all must live with our choices, and if this is what she wants to do, more power to her!
 
here is a new one....what do you do when your "good friend" decides to host a PC party with a different consultant, just so she can mingle in her circle of customers to promote her jewelry business.:(
 
Bless and release.BTW, love your tag line!
 
I've been with PC for a year and my wife is not a PC user. She has always loved Tupperware though, so I signed up with Tupperware also. So far the majority of my PC customers aren't interested in Tupperware. Now I can keep my customers happy with PC and my wife happy with Tupperware.
 
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