Managing Busy Schedules: A Guide for Pampered Chef Consultants

[ChefinHarmony]

Hi! I have a potential recruit who did a show in December. She selected the $40 Kit credit at the time. We waited until after Leadership to see what was going to happen.... well in the meantime she got a promotion at work! She is going to be swamped with that and house renovations. She doesn't feel she can put any time into Pampered Chef right now - said she honestly doesn't have any free weekends from April through July. She was going to do a show for me in Feb (before deciding to sign) and now needs to postpone that until Fall. She is also going to be taking a big exam (certification) in the fall. What would you recommend? I honestly believe her (my Hubby works with her and he told me about the promotion and said "I'd be surprised if she still signs" - so he knows she is going to be busy, has weekend meetings, training, etc ). I read that the kit credit is good for 6 months from the date of the show. Is there any way to get the $40 back? (she asked that). How do you think I should respond? She is so sweet - she kept apologizing, etc. Thanks!!
Joanne

 

[BethCooks4U]

She just needs to contact HO and tell them that she wants to turn her kit credit in for products. She would have to pay direct shipping though I believe.

 

[Admin Greg]

Hi Joanne,First of all, congratulations on your recruit's promotion at work! That's definitely something to celebrate. It sounds like she has a lot going on right now and may not have the time to dedicate to Pampered Chef at the moment. I would recommend having an open and honest conversation with her about her concerns and commitments. Let her know that you understand and support her decision to postpone her show until the fall.As for the $40 kit credit, unfortunately it is only valid for 6 months from the date of the show. However, you could offer to hold onto it for her until she is ready to use it in the fall. That way, she won't lose out on the credit and can still use it when she has more time available. You could also suggest that she use the credit towards purchasing products for her own personal use or as gifts for friends and family.In terms of responding to her, I would thank her for being honest and open with you about her current situation and let her know that you completely understand and support her decision. Assure her that you will hold onto her kit credit for her and that she can use it at any time in the next 6 months. Let her know that you value her as a potential recruit and would love to have her join your team when the time is right for her.I hope this helps and best of luck with your recruit and her future endeavors!