Why You Should Interview Your Direct Sales Sponsor

Should you interview your Direct Sales sponsor? I am often asked this question by those who are looking to start a home business in Direct Sales. My answer is...YES, You should be interviewing your potential team leader. Why? You need to find out if this 'person' is the right fit for you and your business needs.

What kind of questions should you ask your potential recruiter?

1. Location - If you have never been involved with a Direct Sales business, do you feel you need hands-on training and support? If so, you will need to look for a local sponsor. If you feel you can handle the business and learn from a distance, then by all means, check into joining an online team.

2. Business Experience - This can play a big part in your business success. If you are getting into a home business, do you prefer a recruiter who has experience? These days, you will find consultants out recruiting others before they have even received their business kits!

If you are new to Direct Sales, I recommend joining a sponsor who has been with the business for awhile. If you have experience and don't require a lot of training, then you can consider joining someone with less experience.

3. Time - What are your potential recruiter's business hours? Do their hours 'fit' with the schedule you want to keep? With some consultants, this can be an issue...with others, it doesn't really matter, but it's something to consider.

4. Support and Training - How does your recruiter provide training? Is this training via email, phone calls, teleconferences, webinars, chat rooms, local meetings and emails? Is the type of training they provide acceptable to you? Will it meet your needs?

5. Back Up Plan - When your recruiter is off on sick time, vacation time or family time, do they have another Manager covering their team? You want to make sure your potential sponsor has a back up plan. When they are off work, you don't want to be left hanging until they return.

6. What Do They Expect From You? - There are sponsors out there who expect a lot from their recruits/consultants, so make sure you ask your sponsor if there are any requirements such as:

a.) mandatory team meetings
b.) mandatory amount of parties
c.) mandatory weekly communication

You don't have to sign up with the first person that you contact, and it's okay for you to shop around. Take your time and ask a lot of questions. There is nothing wrong with interviewing your potential sponsor, matter of fact...it's a SMART BUSINESS DECISION.

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Shelly Hill has been working from home in Direct Sales since 1989 and is a Manager with Tupperware. Shelly has been sponsoring new consultants to her team for the past 6+ years. You can contact Shelly at: Web: www.classybusinesswomen.com Web: my.tupperware.com/Ravish30

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