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Post by arizonastamplover on Aug 26, 2017 19:06:21 GMT
I have been contemplating joining 31 as a consultant for the past several months for the discount for my personal purchases. I was introduced to a consultant through my sister, and I had been talking to the consultant about it a bunch, and she's been awesome. Even out of the blue sent me a card congratulating me on finishing my masters. So, when my sister told me that she had just signed up as a consultant, I told her that I was probably going to do it. The immediate response was 'sign up under me (my sister)'. My mind tells me to sign up under the consultant that I had been previously speaking with, and who, if I decide to do this as a business at some point, would care to help. My sister, meh, we have an odd relationship, but not signing up under her would probably make her mad (and it totally shouldn't). It is ridiculous that I can't figure this out on my own, but I feel either way I decide, I'm not making the right choice. Any thoughts - I don't want to hurt the consultant that is actually making this her business...I'd rather help her than my sister who isn't putting any time into it anyways (full time np, teaching, and single parent)??
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Post by femalebusiness on Aug 26, 2017 19:14:54 GMT
Tell your sister it is too late and that you have already told the consultant that if you decide to sign up you will do it under her.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2017 19:15:34 GMT
I'd go with the consultant who invested time to answer all your questions and who likely would be a better/continued resource for you. Simply tell your sister that you've already started the ball rolling with the other person.
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Post by auntkelly on Aug 26, 2017 19:15:57 GMT
I prefer for business and family to be kept separate.
I would tell your sister you have already talked to the consultant and you like how she runs her business and you are going to sign up under her.
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Post by peabay on Aug 26, 2017 19:17:26 GMT
"I'd rather sign up under someone who has been doing it for awhile and I've made a verbal commitment to her."
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Post by lisacharlotte on Aug 26, 2017 19:35:48 GMT
Do you always do what your sister tells you to? Maybe it's time to do what you want. If she gets mad, that's on her. I would sign up under the consultant who has been grooming you to take on the business. She deserves your downline for the help she's given you. Plus, i keep business and family separate.
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Post by bc2ca on Aug 26, 2017 19:41:58 GMT
I have been contemplating joining 31 as a consultant for the past several months for the discount for my personal purchases. I was introduced to a consultant through my sister, and I had been talking to the consultant about it a bunch, and she's been awesome. Even out of the blue sent me a card congratulating me on finishing my masters. So, when my sister told me that she had just signed up as a consultant, I told her that I was probably going to do it. The immediate response was 'sign up under me (my sister)'. My mind tells me to sign up under the consultant that I had been previously speaking with, and who, if I decide to do this as a business at some point, would care to help. My sister, meh, we have an odd relationship, but not signing up under her would probably make her mad (and it totally shouldn't). It is ridiculous that I can't figure this out on my own, but I feel either way I decide, I'm not making the right choice. Any thoughts - I don't want to hurt the consultant that is actually making this her business...I'd rather help her than my sister who isn't putting any time into it anyways (full time np, teaching, and single parent)?? Did your sister sign up under the consultant she introduced you to? Or someone else? FWIW, I can see why your sister would be mad you don't sign up under her. She would get a cut of your sales, wouldn't she? ETA If the situation was reversed and you signed up first, would you be irritated if your sister signed up under someone else? SaveSaveSaveSave |
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Post by georgiapea on Aug 26, 2017 19:45:05 GMT
I feel it would be unfair to drop the person you are currently talking to and sign up under someone else. Just tell your sister you have already committed to the original person. If she objects, then tell her that obviously means if she worked with someone who then signed with a different consultant she would feel that was ok.
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Post by Really Red on Aug 26, 2017 20:14:30 GMT
Yup. I'd tell your sister you already said that if you decided to go ahead, you'd go with the consultant.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Aug 26, 2017 20:40:17 GMT
Family friend's DIL sells something and is hugely successful. Her mother-in-law signed up under her. Well friend's son and DIL are divorcing and everything got awkward. You won't divorce your sister but you could have a falling out and my story above is what can happen. I hope that wasn't confusing. It's bad all ways around it.
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StephDRebel
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Post by StephDRebel on Aug 26, 2017 20:45:37 GMT
Question before you sign...Dodge your sister sign under the same girl?
Before you fill out the website ask her what she would prefer. There are a lot of times that I sign girls under my downside because they're more beneficial to my team set up. They get the same training and incentives from me, but the way the business works sometimes leaders need girls not directly under them.
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Post by Basket1lady on Aug 26, 2017 21:57:16 GMT
Question before you sign...Dodge your sister sign under the same girl? Before you fill out the website ask her what she would prefer. There are a lot of times that I sign girls under my downside because they're more beneficial to my team set up. They get the same training and incentives from me, but the way the business works sometimes leaders need girls not directly under them. This was what I was thinking. Back in my Longaberger days, this was the case. If you sign up under your sister, you should have a lot of training with her upline. Especially since your sister is brand new as well. The first lady will increase her team and will still get a percentage of your sales--both her and your sister would get a percentage. I'd research it and make the best decision for you. It's a good opportunity to learn what you need to know before you sign up. If all you are doing is making personal purchases, it probably won't matter much, as your sales probably won't keep you qualified as a downline. And if you do have a lot of sales, your sister will most likely have to make enough to qualify to get the percentage of your purchases. |
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Post by Prenticekid on Aug 26, 2017 22:02:45 GMT
I'm just wondering who you both will be selling to. Don't you usually start out with family and friends? Do you live in the same area. I just can't help to think that if your sign up is an issue, that both of you going forward is just not going to go well
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StephDRebel
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Post by StephDRebel on Aug 26, 2017 22:27:36 GMT
I'm just wondering who you both will be selling to. Don't you usually start out with family and friends? Do you live in the same area. I just can't help to think that if your sign up is an issue, that both of you going forward is just not going to go well It shouldn't. With decent training the goal should be to not be doing parties with friends and family after the first 2-3. I try to get my girls out of that circle as soon as possible for 2 reasons. 1. No one wants their friend or family member to turn into that pushy girl that only talks about her business. 2. You can't run a legit business with your friends and family. That is a hobby. If they wanted to pay your bills they'd already be writing you a check. |
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Post by Bitchy Rich on Aug 26, 2017 23:42:26 GMT
I'm just wondering who you both will be selling to. Don't you usually start out with family and friends? Do you live in the same area. I just can't help to think that if your sign up is an issue, that both of you going forward is just not going to go well It shouldn't. With decent training the goal should be to not be doing parties with friends and family after the first 2-3. I try to get my girls out of that circle as soon as possible for 2 reasons. 1. No one wants their friend or family member to turn into that pushy girl that only talks about her business. 2. You can't run a legit business with your friends and family. That is a hobby. If they wanted to pay your bills they'd already be writing you a check. You have the best attitude/outlook of any MLM person ever. |
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