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ExMember148 wrote:
I just found a fantastic article on the internet written by some american party plan guru, so thought I would share it with you.
Some people won't join a company unless it's free to join. To be very blunt, you're better off without them on your team. These people are what some might call freebie seekers. Not that there is necessarily anything wrong with this. We all love a freebie, right? However, this really isn't something you need on your team. Why you ask?
When someone isn't required to invest at least a little bit of money, then they're also not required to put any thought into it either. I mean after all it's free, what's the loss? Since there's no need to invest any money, there isn't any. So they jump in head first without learning anything more than the "free sign up" only to find out later that the company isn't a fit after all. And think about this ... How many free companies have you joined simply for the discount? When you join a company for the discount, you really don't have any interest in marketing the business at all, do you? Now keep in mind, this isn't always true. Not by any means.
It's been my experience that when people are required to put a little money into it, they're more likely to actually think about it before they join. They will likely read all the fine print of becoming a consultant. Hopefully they'll actually make a purchase to test the ordering process, the shipping costs and time, the quality of the product and most importantly do a little research to see the marketability in their area. In other words, are they going to be able to sell this product in their area? How many other people are selling the same product or something similar?
Another point to keep in mind is that there is now an investment. They at least want to make that money back, right? There's more than likely a spouse or other family member who is going to expect them to at least give it a good try because there is now an investment.
Most companies offer start up kits that are perfect to give your business a jumpstart including some of their best sellers, samples, brochures, catalogs etc etc. Of course what each company offers is different but for the most part, this is generally what is included. Some companies have expensive start ups. However, most companies offer these products as greatly reduced prices making it very affordable to start your own business.
With that said, it brings me to my next thought. If your prospects can't afford an inexpensive start up kit, they may want to consider getting a j.o.b first and start their new business on the side. It takes time and money before your business will start making business. Against the popular belief, your business cannot survive on free advertising/promotion methods alone. You're going to have to invest some kind of money at some point. At the very least, you need business cards and catalogs. That list itself, can be longer however, you can at least get a small start there.
So to wrap up a long story, having a business that requires recruits to pay to start is not a bad thing. Happy recruiting!
FoodDude replied:
It's the happy cheerleader here again !! Hush, this is a fab article and I am in total agreement. I was in a situation where someone wanted to join with our company and didn't have the money. I stupidly, blocked out a whole weekend to do parties with her so that she could pay for her kita and gave her a good four weeks notice that this was the time that I was available, all she had to do was book four parties and I would be there for her and would use the commision element from my parties to pay for her kit. She strung me along and strung me along until about a week before and then said, no I can't get any parties. I was left without bookings for that weekend; something that you just can't afford to do in a new business. I even had a party for the party plan that she was already with and she was to put the commission from that towards her kit with us. Silly silly me ! Yep, we were duped, but I have learned an extremely valuable lesson. if someone wants this business enough and if they want to take the opportunity that has been presented to them, they will come up with the money somehow !
Cheers
Mel
marina replied:
Quote"" if someone wants this business enough and if they want to take the opportunity that has been presented to them, they will come up with the money somehow ! Unuote""
That is so true.... One example is a singel mum that had 2 shows for me . A fab hostess.
She saved every penny for the initial showcase.. it took her months.. She saw the opportunity and went for it.
she is now doing very well and the money has helped her.
I also know her dedication, committment and passion and I know I can invest time into her because of that... She is not going anywhere anytime soon, except up....
Auroralites replied:
Hi Marina,
What a beautiful story.
As to the article I've taken it on bord. I think sometimes when it's to easy people dont put the effort in. And if you make it easy for them in the beginning they expect you to prop them all the time. lesson learnt here I hope!
CMmumoftwo replied:
I agree alot of ppl do but not because they seek freebies
I know a freiend who cant join some pp cause she has to pay and her husband will flip... so if she finds one that is free to join, then she can do something with her life with out pissing her husband off
jazzyjools replied:
HushHush
That is a fantastic article. I totally agree with the author. If you have to put in an investment you then have ownership and with that comes responsibiltity to cover your inital debt, and then to make some money. Having to pay makes people think a little harder and deters the people who jump in with out too much thought about what they have got them selves into or more to the point what they have to do to get out and make a sale.
Thanks for sharing this great information.