Things We Would Like to Say to Our Team....

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Discussion Overview

This thread features participants expressing frustrations and humorous observations about challenges faced in their roles as Pampered Chef consultants. The discussions revolve around communication issues, accountability, and expectations within team dynamics.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares their experience of feeling frustrated with team members who do not follow through on commitments, such as scheduling parties or submitting orders on time.
  • Another participant expresses annoyance at team members who do not respond to calls or emails, highlighting the impact on their own business.
  • Several users mention the challenges of coaching team members who seem unmotivated or reliant on others for their success.
  • One participant humorously notes the absurdity of team members expecting exceptions to rules regarding show submissions and deadlines.
  • Another participant reflects on the difficulty of maintaining enthusiasm when faced with team members who do not engage actively in their business.
  • Some participants share their thoughts on the importance of accountability and communication within the team.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ among participants regarding the level of accountability expected from team members, with some expressing frustration and others finding humor in the situations described. No clear consensus emerges on the best approach to address these challenges.

Contextual Notes

The thread captures a range of personal experiences and sentiments related to team dynamics among Pampered Chef consultants, reflecting the complexities of working within a direct sales environment.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants who are navigating similar challenges in team communication and accountability may find the shared experiences relatable and insightful.

I supposed I could go on tour and just do shows for everyone... I can see the t-shirts now...This is kinda funny... when I was looking to buy a condo two years ago, my 18yo niece suggested I get a tour bus and put a big PC logo on it and live out of it. That way I could just roll up to someone's house, have the hosts and guests board the bus for the show and no cleaning of the host's house needed. She might have been on to something... ;)
 
Either *crap* or get off the pot...I can't do it for you!

Okay, so I'm being nice about it ;)
 
good thing is obviously we are not alone because we have all had these people!!
 
I've got to say -- this thread is SO cathartic - I think we need to keep it going ALL THE TIME.
And btw - has the tracker updated and my team just seriously sucks ass or has it not yet updated?
 
The tracker has not updated. I know this because I submitted a show that is not yet showing. GAH!
 
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"Yes it is amazing that _______________ did $1500+ at her kickoff show! It was pretty complicated, she pretty much let everyone know that she was starting her business and invited them...., no I don't think anything was magic about it. She just did what I told her, just like I told you when you had 4 people there at your show and didn't advertise. Yes, it's a shame your kickoff show did $350 and you go no bookings..."
 
These really were awesome and I think we've all mentally stated these at one point.

Linda, I love your attitude and that you have a plan. Rock it!!

No updates yet.
 
It's updated now!!:happyforyou::clap::money:
 
Nooo... you HAD to get your show in YESTERDAY to remain a consultant. Nooo... there are no extensions... you've had 6 months to get a show in. Noooo... my Director can't make an exception for you. Feel free to contact her if you'd like. She'll tell you the same thing I'm telling you. Noooo... HO won't make an exception *just for you.*

Please excuse me while I go find a wall to bang my head against...
 
finley1991 said:
Nooo... you HAD to get your show in YESTERDAY to remain a consultant. Nooo... there are no extensions... you've had 6 months to get a show in. Noooo... my Director can't make an exception for you. Feel free to contact her if you'd like. She'll tell you the same thing I'm telling you. Noooo... HO won't make an exception *just for you.*

Please excuse me while I go find a wall to bang my head against...
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Tell her: "lucky you! You can sign up with the mini kit and earn 3 new stones in your first 30 days!" lol
 
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"No I don't answer my phone on Wednesday or Friday nights. I work those nights. What do I do? Oh, I do shows."
 
I love that Nancy! I love the "well I work a full time job adn the only time I can call you is 9 on week nights" really because I work a full time job too! so I am not available during my family dinner time! Nor at 9 pm... ever unless you make a specific appointment. And even better I am working MY business 3+ nights a week so I am not even home... so dont call and then email because while I am doing a show I can't talk to YOU!
 
I put all of my team in my phone with a specific ring so when it goes off, I know it's a consultant calling. I don't answer any calls from them after 9pm or before 9am. It's my policy and they know it. They also know that if they call me and say, "I have a question, call me back" that they will NOT get a call back. They have to leave the question/comment/concern/issue/problem/complaint/etc on my voicemail in order to get a call back. If they do leave that message, I send them a text asking them to CALL BACK to my VM with the question and I will call them back with an answer. I beat that into them.

They might not all work every month, but that part, they get!!! LOL! :p
 
My Mother-in-law gets up at like 4:30 in the morning & thinks the whole world should be up & functioning by 7. I turn off all my ringers when I go to bed. I'm also a night owl & like to stay up until midnight or 1AM. My team knows it's okay to call late & not worry about waking me. They are more likely to catch me without distractions when the kids are in bed for nap or after bedtime at night. So it's common for them to call at 10 or even 11 at night (which is day time for the ones in Japan). But that works for me. ;)
 
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My comment was when they asked me "oh, where do you work?" when I say I am working....
 
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