What Can You Tell Me About Pampered Chef-Canada Vs Pampered Chef-Us?

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores the differences and similarities between Pampered Chef operations in Canada and the United States, particularly in relation to signing new consultants and referral programs. Participants share their personal experiences and knowledge regarding the business structures and product offerings in both countries.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions having a potential recruit interested in joining Pampered Chef in the US due to her sister's positive experience as a consultant in Canada.
  • Several participants express uncertainty about the ability to sign someone living in Canada from the US, with one noting that the recruit is looking to sign in the US because of this limitation.
  • One participant shares that Canada has separate business offices and suggests that while some policies may vary, the overall operations are similar.
  • Another participant notes that the US offers certain products not available in Canada, such as bread mixes and dessert plates.
  • One participant highlights that Canadian consultants do not have personal web sites and that their wedding registry setup differs from that in the US.
  • One participant discusses differences in sales requirements for incentives, indicating that Canadian consultants need to achieve higher sales for certain rewards compared to their US counterparts.
  • Another participant mentions the existence of an international referral program that allows consultants to earn rewards for referring recruits across borders.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that while there are some differences between Pampered Chef in Canada and the US, the overall business model and product offerings are quite similar. However, specific details about policies and product availability vary, leading to differing experiences.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal insights and experiences regarding the operations of Pampered Chef in both countries, focusing on the implications for consultants and potential recruits. The discussion reflects a mix of knowledge and uncertainty about the specifics of cross-border recruitment and product offerings.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to current and potential Pampered Chef consultants, especially those considering cross-border recruitment or looking to understand the differences in business practices between Canada and the US.

dannyzmom
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I have a potential recruit who is very interested because her sister up in Toronto is with PC up there and loves it. We are having a phone interview at 3:30 today and she said she will have some questions about how PC-US compares to PC-Canada. I don't know anything about how PC-Canada works or is run or if it is really all that different...help???
 
Can you sign someone who lives in Canada or out of the US?

SOrry Carolyn, I have NO idea!!!
 
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PampMomof3 said:
Can you sign someone who lives in Canada or out of the US?

SOrry Carolyn, I have NO idea!!!
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No, you can't - that's why she is looking to sign here in the US. Otherwise she would sign under her sister in Canada.
 
I know they have separate business offices in Canada, the UK, and Germany. I'm guessing they have things on a slightly smaller scale, and maybe shipping and a few small policies vary, but I would think they are about the same.

Her sister should get "credit" for referring her to the company...there is a referral incentive program for those countries, she may have one for ours... ...just a thought...
 
It's pretty much the same in US and Canada!! The US offers a couple things that we don't have like Bread mixes and dessert plates if you guys still have those, there is usually one to two things now. We don't have outlets on our PWS. The seasons colors are the same and specials are the same. HTH
 
Does the person live in Canada or the US??:confused: Cause if she lives in the US she can't sign under her sister in Canada.
 
Janet is right...there is some sort of international referral program, so check into that so her sister can get a few PC dollars or something.
 
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DebbieJ said:
Janet is right...there is some sort of international referral program, so check into that so her sister can get a few PC dollars or something.
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Anyone know anything more about the intl referral program?
 
No clue. Maybe call Career Solutions?
 
Sorry I haven't heard anything about one myself.:rolleyes:
 
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DebbieJ said:
No clue. Maybe call Career Solutions?
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I am on the call-back-queue -- 9-12 minutes...
 
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rennea said:
Does the person live in Canada or the US??:confused: Cause if she lives in the US she can't sign under her sister in Canada.
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The potential recruit lives in US...her sister is a consultant in Canada. Do Canadian consultants get PWSs,too? If so can u link me to yours Rennea? I am curious to see how different or similar they look?
 
I don't have a PWS myself but they look the same. They don't have an outlet and I think that the wedding reg. is set up different.
 
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OK - I spoke with HO US and HO Canada and here's what I learned...the consultant who REFFERED the recruit to the other country (in either direction) will get PC $$'s (I wasn't told the amount) as long as THAT consultant's name and consultant number are included on the agreement.
 
Like rennea said, it's pretty much the same.

Our sales amounts for incentives and commissions are slightly higher. For example, to get the mid-season products, we have to submit $1500 in sales (and not $1250, like our American counter parts). Our product prices are also higher than in the states. For example a food chopper is $40 Cdn.

I also don't have a personal web site but I'll pm you my director's site so you can look around. We don't offer the online bridal registries and we still use UPS.

If you have other specific questions, ask away!
Julie
 
CrazyChef said:
Our sales amounts for incentives and commissions are slightly higher. For example, to get the mid-season products, we have to submit $1500 in sales (and not $1250, like our American counter parts). Our product prices are also higher than in the states. For example a food chopper is $40 Cdn.
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A lot of those differences are simply because of the exchange rate. (I'm in a border community, so we hear about the exchange rate all the time, along with border delay reports.)
 
one more differencethe incentive trip is Paris this year! :) Whoa!
 
Looks like the differences are not many, but some are neat! :)

Carolyn - hope it works well to sign under you and give her sister PC$s...did you get all your answers on that one? Can she still be signed under you and put both consultant #s on the agreement or if she signs under her sister does she get "reassigned" wherever is closest in the US.
 

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