Comments on: Sponsor Shopping in Direct Sales: Right or Wrong? http://www.wahmbahm.com/sponsor-shopping-direct-sales-wrong Work at Home Mom Busy and Happy Mom Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:57:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Heather Masson http://www.wahmbahm.com/sponsor-shopping-direct-sales-wrong/comment-page-1#comment-53 Heather Masson Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:27:06 +0000 http://www.wahmbahm.com/?p=299#comment-53 Hi Ivette ~ I'm loving your blog, and I just nominated you for an award. Stop by and pick it up at: http://athomewithheather.com/work-at-home-lifestyle/it-seems-ive-been-given-an-award Thanks, Heather .-= Heather Masson´s last blog ..<a href="http://athomewithheather.com/work-at-home-lifestyle/it-seems-ive-been-given-an-award" rel="nofollow">It seems I’ve been given an Award</a> =-. Hi Ivette ~

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]]> By: Heather Masson http://www.wahmbahm.com/sponsor-shopping-direct-sales-wrong/comment-page-1#comment-603 Heather Masson Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:27:00 +0000 http://www.wahmbahm.com/?p=299#comment-603 Hi Ivette ~ I'm loving your blog, and I just nominated you for an award. Stop by and pick it up at: http://athomewithheather.com/work-at-home-lifestyle/it-seems-ive-been-given-an-award Thanks, Heather .-= Heather Masson´s last blog ..<a href="http://athomewithheather.com/work-at-home-lifestyle/it-seems-ive-been-given-an-award" rel="nofollow">It seems I’ve been given an Award</a> =-. Hi Ivette ~

I’m loving your blog, and I just nominated you for an award. Stop by and pick it up at:

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Thanks,
Heather
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]]> By: Harriette Jasper http://www.wahmbahm.com/sponsor-shopping-direct-sales-wrong/comment-page-1#comment-48 Harriette Jasper Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:16:54 +0000 http://www.wahmbahm.com/?p=299#comment-48 Great post! I have been on all sides on this one. I have been 'interviewed' several times. Sometimes chosen, sometimes not. I also was a consultant with my company in another country & had to re-sign when I moved back to the USA. You bet I sponsor shopped & thought long & hard on who to go with. But I didn't go after the deal-I guess my mind didn't even go there. As a leader overseas in a very new company (they were well established in the US), I was struggling with what to do with my team. I contacted a successful person in our US company & for 2 years she treated me like a member of her team. That helped make my decision when it was time to start over in the US. Family makes it all tough as well. I've seen both sides of this as well.I think that should be a case by case basis. I've lost potential team members because at the last minute they find out someone in the family is in the company. Often that was totally fine, however, several still expected me to train, support & recognize them because their relative was only in for the discount. Some training & help was OK, I have always been willing to help every consultant on our team or not, but spending hours answering every question can become a burden. So I would recommend finding out what that family member's plans are and if she is pursuing the 'business' at all. I think in all cases the potential new person should ask some of those kinds of questions of their sponsor, whether they are family or not. .-= Harriette Jasper´s last blog ..<a href="http://photoalbums4u.wordpress.com/2009/11/03/washed-out-faces-turn-off-the-flash/" rel="nofollow">Washed Out Faces? Turn off the Flash</a> =-. Great post!
I have been on all sides on this one. I have been ‘interviewed’ several times. Sometimes chosen, sometimes not. I also was a consultant with my company in another country & had to re-sign when I moved back to the USA. You bet I sponsor shopped & thought long & hard on who to go with. But I didn’t go after the deal-I guess my mind didn’t even go there. As a leader overseas in a very new company (they were well established in the US), I was struggling with what to do with my team. I contacted a successful person in our US company & for 2 years she treated me like a member of her team. That helped make my decision when it was time to start over in the US.
Family makes it all tough as well. I’ve seen both sides of this as well.I think that should be a case by case basis. I’ve lost potential team members because at the last minute they find out someone in the family is in the company. Often that was totally fine, however, several still expected me to train, support & recognize them because their relative was only in for the discount. Some training & help was OK, I have always been willing to help every consultant on our team or not, but spending hours answering every question can become a burden. So I would recommend finding out what that family member’s plans are and if she is pursuing the ‘business’ at all.
I think in all cases the potential new person should ask some of those kinds of questions of their sponsor, whether they are family or not.
.-= Harriette Jasper´s last blog ..Washed Out Faces? Turn off the Flash =-.

]]> By: Harriette Jasper http://www.wahmbahm.com/sponsor-shopping-direct-sales-wrong/comment-page-1#comment-602 Harriette Jasper Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:16:00 +0000 http://www.wahmbahm.com/?p=299#comment-602 Great post! I have been on all sides on this one. I have been 'interviewed' several times. Sometimes chosen, sometimes not. I also was a consultant with my company in another country & had to re-sign when I moved back to the USA. You bet I sponsor shopped & thought long & hard on who to go with. But I didn't go after the deal-I guess my mind didn't even go there. As a leader overseas in a very new company (they were well established in the US), I was struggling with what to do with my team. I contacted a successful person in our US company & for 2 years she treated me like a member of her team. That helped make my decision when it was time to start over in the US. Family makes it all tough as well. I've seen both sides of this as well.I think that should be a case by case basis. I've lost potential team members because at the last minute they find out someone in the family is in the company. Often that was totally fine, however, several still expected me to train, support & recognize them because their relative was only in for the discount. Some training & help was OK, I have always been willing to help every consultant on our team or not, but spending hours answering every question can become a burden. So I would recommend finding out what that family member's plans are and if she is pursuing the 'business' at all. I think in all cases the potential new person should ask some of those kinds of questions of their sponsor, whether they are family or not. .-= Harriette Jasper´s last blog ..<a href="http://photoalbums4u.wordpress.com/2009/11/03/washed-out-faces-turn-off-the-flash/" rel="nofollow">Washed Out Faces? Turn off the Flash</a> =-. Great post!
I have been on all sides on this one. I have been ‘interviewed’ several times. Sometimes chosen, sometimes not. I also was a consultant with my company in another country & had to re-sign when I moved back to the USA. You bet I sponsor shopped & thought long & hard on who to go with. But I didn’t go after the deal-I guess my mind didn’t even go there. As a leader overseas in a very new company (they were well established in the US), I was struggling with what to do with my team. I contacted a successful person in our US company & for 2 years she treated me like a member of her team. That helped make my decision when it was time to start over in the US.
Family makes it all tough as well. I’ve seen both sides of this as well.I think that should be a case by case basis. I’ve lost potential team members because at the last minute they find out someone in the family is in the company. Often that was totally fine, however, several still expected me to train, support & recognize them because their relative was only in for the discount. Some training & help was OK, I have always been willing to help every consultant on our team or not, but spending hours answering every question can become a burden. So I would recommend finding out what that family member’s plans are and if she is pursuing the ‘business’ at all.
I think in all cases the potential new person should ask some of those kinds of questions of their sponsor, whether they are family or not.
.-= Harriette Jasper´s last blog ..Washed Out Faces? Turn off the Flash =-.

]]> By: Ivette http://www.wahmbahm.com/sponsor-shopping-direct-sales-wrong/comment-page-1#comment-44 Ivette Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:18:04 +0000 http://www.wahmbahm.com/?p=299#comment-44 Great points Linda! I agree, if your sister or best friend is a consultant with a company you want to join, you need to sign up with them. I believe that if you want to be a success, nothing will stop you - even if your sponsor is not helpful. There are direct sales trainers like Jen Fong, Lisa Young and Jackie Ulmer, that can help you be successful no matter what business you are in. Great points Linda! I agree, if your sister or best friend is a consultant with a company you want to join, you need to sign up with them. I believe that if you want to be a success, nothing will stop you – even if your sponsor is not helpful. There are direct sales trainers like Jen Fong, Lisa Young and Jackie Ulmer, that can help you be successful no matter what business you are in.

]]> By: Ivette http://www.wahmbahm.com/sponsor-shopping-direct-sales-wrong/comment-page-1#comment-601 Ivette Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:18:00 +0000 http://www.wahmbahm.com/?p=299#comment-601 Great points Linda! I agree, if your sister or best friend is a consultant with a company you want to join, you need to sign up with them. I believe that if you want to be a success, nothing will stop you - even if your sponsor is not helpful. There are direct sales trainers like Jen Fong, Lisa Young and Jackie Ulmer, that can help you be successful no matter what business you are in. Great points Linda! I agree, if your sister or best friend is a consultant with a company you want to join, you need to sign up with them. I believe that if you want to be a success, nothing will stop you – even if your sponsor is not helpful. There are direct sales trainers like Jen Fong, Lisa Young and Jackie Ulmer, that can help you be successful no matter what business you are in.

]]> By: Linda Stacy http://www.wahmbahm.com/sponsor-shopping-direct-sales-wrong/comment-page-1#comment-43 Linda Stacy Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:54:10 +0000 http://www.wahmbahm.com/?p=299#comment-43 I'm someone who recommends interviewing more than one potential sponsor. I think it's important to find a sponsor who has similar business goals, whose leadership style is compatible with your needs, and who has developed a marketing strategy that can help you reach your goals. Interviewing should be done responsibly and fairly, and each potential sponsor should be told that you are interviewing others. I agree that starter kit deals and finding the most successful consultant in a company aren't the best strategies. I also agree that someone who invited you to join a business should be first on your list of potential sponsors. Of course, like everything, there are exceptions... if your sister or your best friend is a consultant for a company you're joining, I wouldn't recommend looking elsewhere. I think you're best bet is to sign with her. :) .-= Linda Stacy´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.irepnetwork.com/blog/1153/plr-mom-content/" rel="nofollow">Private Label Rights – Mom Content</a> =-. I’m someone who recommends interviewing more than one potential sponsor. I think it’s important to find a sponsor who has similar business goals, whose leadership style is compatible with your needs, and who has developed a marketing strategy that can help you reach your goals. Interviewing should be done responsibly and fairly, and each potential sponsor should be told that you are interviewing others.

I agree that starter kit deals and finding the most successful consultant in a company aren’t the best strategies. I also agree that someone who invited you to join a business should be first on your list of potential sponsors.

Of course, like everything, there are exceptions… if your sister or your best friend is a consultant for a company you’re joining, I wouldn’t recommend looking elsewhere. I think you’re best bet is to sign with her. :)
.-= Linda Stacy´s last blog ..Private Label Rights – Mom Content =-.

]]> By: Linda Stacy http://www.wahmbahm.com/sponsor-shopping-direct-sales-wrong/comment-page-1#comment-600 Linda Stacy Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:54:00 +0000 http://www.wahmbahm.com/?p=299#comment-600 I'm someone who recommends interviewing more than one potential sponsor. I think it's important to find a sponsor who has similar business goals, whose leadership style is compatible with your needs, and who has developed a marketing strategy that can help you reach your goals. Interviewing should be done responsibly and fairly, and each potential sponsor should be told that you are interviewing others. I agree that starter kit deals and finding the most successful consultant in a company aren't the best strategies. I also agree that someone who invited you to join a business should be first on your list of potential sponsors. Of course, like everything, there are exceptions... if your sister or your best friend is a consultant for a company you're joining, I wouldn't recommend looking elsewhere. I think you're best bet is to sign with her. :) .-= Linda Stacy´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.irepnetwork.com/blog/1153/plr-mom-content/" rel="nofollow">Private Label Rights – Mom Content</a> =-. I’m someone who recommends interviewing more than one potential sponsor. I think it’s important to find a sponsor who has similar business goals, whose leadership style is compatible with your needs, and who has developed a marketing strategy that can help you reach your goals. Interviewing should be done responsibly and fairly, and each potential sponsor should be told that you are interviewing others.

I agree that starter kit deals and finding the most successful consultant in a company aren’t the best strategies. I also agree that someone who invited you to join a business should be first on your list of potential sponsors.

Of course, like everything, there are exceptions… if your sister or your best friend is a consultant for a company you’re joining, I wouldn’t recommend looking elsewhere. I think you’re best bet is to sign with her. :)
.-= Linda Stacy´s last blog ..Private Label Rights – Mom Content =-.

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