Sometimes Family Stinks! - Whine Alert

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Discussion Overview

This thread features participants sharing their frustrations and humorous takes on dealing with family members involved in direct sales. The conversation revolves around experiences of attempting to collaborate on shows and the challenges that arise from these interactions.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Humorous

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses disappointment after a family member backed out of a show swap, citing a lack of potential attendees.
  • Another participant humorously suggests not attending the family member's show and not purchasing anything if they did.
  • Several users share similar sentiments about preferring to do business with strangers rather than family.
  • One participant describes their response to the family member, asking for help in a light-hearted manner.
  • Multiple participants suggest attending the family member's show while promoting their own business without making purchases.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the frustrations of working with family in direct sales, with many sharing similar humorous strategies for handling such situations. No clear consensus emerges on how to approach these interactions.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences and feelings regarding family dynamics in the context of direct sales, highlighting the challenges and humorous aspects of these relationships.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants who navigate family relationships in their business endeavors may find the shared experiences and humorous suggestions relatable.

amy07
amy07
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ok, here's another one for my pity party. I have a family member who is also in DS (TW). We agreed to swap shows as I am desperate for bookings, as is she. She told me she would email the date to me. Two days later I call her about it, and this was her reply "oh, well "Sue" said that she wouldn't come and if she did she wouldn't buy anything". I was like, and your point is....., cause surely you were planning on inviting more than one person. :confused: She said she didn't know enough people to invite. SO, anyways "we" decided not to swap shows.

Today I get an email, that she is going to do a PL show to help her friend out in July and will I be able to make it? :eek: :eek: Her email contact list had tons of names on it. Guess they don't eat? Or maybe they only cook their food by the light of candle flame? If so, I've got some great BBQ Skewers that they could use:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

BTW, when I asked for referrals she said she didn't know anyone!
 
Tell her that you aren't coming and if you did, you wouldn't buy anything anyway.
 
katie0128 said:
Tell her that you aren't coming and if you did, you wouldn't buy anything anyway.
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LOL
I was just gonna say that!
 
Yippee! I'm thinkin' like Carolyn. Now if only I could do that for all PC stuff as well, I'd be wearing a ring, too!
 
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Actually I emailed her back...."how about helpin' this sista out?!?!"

Sheesh! some people have nads the size of.........well, coconuts!!:p
 
I hear ya...I love my family and all, but sometimes I'd rather do business with strangers!!! :rolleyes:
 
Oh I hear you!!!:rolleyes:
 
Go to the party wearing PC clothing, with your catalog bag and a couple of host packets. Every opportunity, mention PC. Buy nothing. Book a show (even a catalog show) with the PL consultant.
 
MomToEli said:
Go to the party wearing PC clothing, with your catalog bag and a couple of host packets. Every opportunity, mention PC. Buy nothing. Book a show (even a catalog show) with the PL consultant.
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LMAO!!!:D Priceless!
 
Go to the party wearing PC clothing, with your catalog bag and a couple of host packets. Every opportunity, mention PC. Buy nothing. Book a show (even a catalog show) with the PL consultant
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something i would do:D
and make sure that PL show was fabulous lol

then offer her your skewers to cook with lol :rolleyes:
 
MomToEli said:
Go to the party wearing PC clothing, with your catalog bag and a couple of host packets. Every opportunity, mention PC. Buy nothing. Book a show (even a catalog show) with the PL consultant.
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DITTO!!! And very verbally ask the PL consultant if she would be interested in swapping a show with you!!!
 

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