Should I Call the Guy Who Called About My Ad at 4am?

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around a participant's experience with a recruiting ad and a late-night phone call from a potential recruit. Participants share their thoughts on whether the original poster should return the call and discuss their own experiences with placing ads for recruitment in their local areas.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares a story about receiving a call at 4 AM regarding their ad, expressing mixed feelings about the timing and the caller's enthusiasm.
  • Another participant suggests calling back to apologize, noting that everyone can be caught off guard.
  • Several users inquire about the content and effectiveness of the original poster's ad, showing interest in how to craft their own ads.
  • One participant mentions their ad wording, which emphasizes the benefits of working independently and invites potential recruits to consider joining.
  • Another participant shares their experience with the frequency and success of their ads, noting variations in response rates over time.
  • Some participants discuss the challenges of recruiting in small towns and the effectiveness of different ad placements.
  • A few participants express humor about the fertility of their teams, sharing personal anecdotes about team members leaving due to pregnancy.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on whether the original poster should call back the 4 AM caller, with some advocating for an apology while others suggest a humorous approach. There is no clear consensus on the best ad wording or placement, as experiences vary widely among participants.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences related to recruiting ads, including the wording, timing, and effectiveness of their approaches. The discussion reflects a range of experiences in different community settings.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for insights on crafting effective recruitment ads and those interested in sharing experiences related to team dynamics and recruitment challenges may find this discussion beneficial.

pchefkristin
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So, every once in a while I will place a recruiting ad. It has always been successful to me, so I thought what the heck, I would do it again.
My ad ran this weekend in our local shopper and I had a wonderful sounding woman call yesterday who I am meeting up with tomorrow! Yeah me!

(the paper doesnt "Officially" come out until today) I also got another call on the ad. At FOUR OCLOCK THIS MORNING! :eek: The guy was like, "Yes, I am calling about the ad in the paper." I could have handled it a bit better, since I answered the phone, still asleep, "DUDE! It is four in the morning! (IN a not so pleasant voice)" He said he was sorry and added, "I thought this was an answering service". :confused: Its only got MY personal phone # and email listed... why in the world?!

So, should I call him back? I mean, he did make me upset, but it shows the guy has ambition to be calling as soon as the paper hits the sidewalks! What do you all think? And truly, do you think the guy would want to work with me after I was so caddy to him on the phone? Truly... who calls anyone at 4am?? I am torn!
 
Call him back and apologize. We are all human and not nice until we have coffee! LOL!

Good luck!!!
 
I say call him back- Maybe at 4 AM?
 
Kristin, What to you put in your ad- I have been thinking about doing this. I have a friend who works at our local paper, as the grafic artist, and she will set one up for me, I just never know what to put in it.
 
Great responses on your ad! Did you use the Merrill ad generator?
I'd call him back later & apologize for him catching you off guard. Let us know what happens:)
 
I am also curious how you worder your ad. Please share!!
 
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My ad reads:

If you love your boss, and enjoy working 9-5 for someone else for less than your worth, THEN DO NOT CALL ME! However, if you have ever thought of owning your own business, setting your own hours, getting praised on a weekly basis and earning a free trip each year then you owe it to yourself to try a Pampered Chef apron on for size!
Looking for team players to work the hours YOU want to work. LOW start up cost with TONS of incentives! Whether you want to work one day a month for discounted products or wish to make a career for yourself, The Pampered Chef will fit any lifestyle.
My name, title
phone #s and email/website info

I did call the guy this morning just before church, but oddly, he did not answer the phone. Told him I was sorry for being so short with him, but admire his enthusiasm. I would love to chat more, if he can call before 9pm any night this week. Will keep you all posted on those results! Hehehe...
 
So, curious Kristin - what type of response and retention do you usually get? How often do you run this?
 
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janetupnorth said:
So, curious Kristin - what type of response and retention do you usually get? How often do you run this?
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It ranges. The most I have gotten with the ad were four recruits. That was quite some time ago, when I was still in my first year actually. I have been in over 3 years now, and up until just recently had two of the four still with me. (Did I mention I had the most fertile team on the planet? I lost nearly half of my team last year to births of babies)

The last few times I have gotten just one or two, but I think its certainly worth it. I usually run an ad twice a year, but not neccessarily the same wording each time. I like to do a New Years Resolution ad as well.
 
That really isn't bad at all!
 
How large an area does the ad cover - Are yo uin a couple of small towns, a large town or a big city?
 
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I love how you worded it:)
 
I like it!!!

But... Can you actually say Pampered Chef in your ads?
 
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chefkristin said:
I like it!!!

But... Can you actually say Pampered Chef in your ads?
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I have the circled R in the ad... as it is a registered trademark. I have always put PC in the ad... as long as it is in a local paper, you are good to go with it.
 
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Kathytnt said:
How large an area does the ad cover - Are yo uin a couple of small towns, a large town or a big city?
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I am in a small town. When I run the ads it is usually for my county or mine and two surrounding, so most of those contacts will be in close proximity to my location. It is in the local shopper, which goes to every household in my area. I have tried our local weekly paper (that is how podunk small town I am) and just didnt get the results I have from the weekly shopper.
 
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lacychef said:
I love how you worded it:)
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:D Thanks Lacy! Each time any of my team members started the ad the way I just did, they always get good results too. So far I have three recruit packages going out today, and am going to call each person to see if they want to meet for coffe and dessert, on me, next week to talk more.
 
:) Awesome! I do have an idea why that man called you at 4am. I have looked in the paper before and seen ads that say similar things as your ad, such as, don't like your job, interested in a new career, want to work on your terms for yourself....and on and on....I have called a couple of those. Most are pre-recorded messages where you listen for what seems forever and then you can leave a message. In fact, before I started PC, I called and left a message on one of those. It did not say what kind of company or anything. The man who called back sold brooms! And wanted me to sell them.....:eek: So, maybe that was what he was expecting at 4am.
 
Do you put the ad in the business opportunity section or the help wanted section?
 
I live in a really small twon and I never thought about that... though I see one occusionally for Avon.. so what would it hrut right???
 
The Avon people seem to spend a fortune Their start up is cheap but dang - New catalogs and samples all the time - How do they make any money??
 
They dont' that is the problem....... and they just plain annoy me, That would really bite if I had to put catalogs every stinking week!! Wait a sec I used to be one of those people.. and their training isnt' very good either....LOL
 
I love the wording Kristen! I checked back in the summer here and an ad in my local paper was very expensive. I have forgotten the price but it was way too much for a 3 day ad which is the least you can run it. I dont know how much the Shopper ads are really read here. I may tweek your wording a little and try it on something to post at the grocery store on the community bulletin board. I've gotten parties that way!
 
I'm so glad that it not only me with the most fertile team on the planet.

I had one girl that had twins and decided to leave ( and she really had good partys for a while) , then I had a girl that her husband was in the navy she decided to adopt twins and she also left after a while. so the running joke is that if you want to get pergo or if you have a fertiliy problem then I should have you sign with me

I think I may look into adds too thanks
 
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Kathytnt said:
Do you put the ad in the business opportunity section or the help wanted section?
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I have put it in both at one point or another and have seen no difference between the two sections
 
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chef131doreen said:
I'm so glad that it not only me with the most fertile team on the planet.

I had one girl that had twins and decided to leave ( and she really had good partys for a while) , then I had a girl that her husband was in the navy she decided to adopt twins and she also left after a while. so the running joke is that if you want to get pergo or if you have a fertiliy problem then I should have you sign with me

I think I may look into adds too thanks
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Doreen~
I lost 10 girls to pregnancys last year! :eek: But, on the plus side, I know some of them will come back when things settle down. I sure do miss having them on the team, but I am now a "PC Aunt" to some pretty beautiful little babies!
LOL... I too toted my team as a sure thing if you wanted to get pregnant!
 
Maybe the guy works nights? If that is the case - than by the time you called him - he would have been in bed asleep!
 
We don't have a shopper like that in our area - I have a paper here that covers several towns that I am considering a trial run

How often do you run the ad??
 
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Kathytnt said:
We don't have a shopper like that in our area - I have a paper here that covers several towns that I am considering a trial run

How often do you run the ad??
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When ever my recruiting is down. Mostly just two or three times a year, but I have heard of many people who know someone on the paper who offers discounts, and there maybe a discount if you consistantly run for so many weeks out of the year.
 
Can consultants put ads in the paper? I thought only directors could. If consultants can, then i think i might do one if you have such good results. I dont have any recruits so anything would be great! I'm working on my first one right now and looking for informatin to send her.
 
Ouch - I even trimmed the ad a bit and they quote on the paper I talked to was asking over $100 for the ad. Now it is a paper that cover several mid sized cities. I think I might have to try something shorter
 
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