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  1. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Stock items such as hifi bars are all charged as used, so sale or return basically. New member packs come off your stock as used, they show as worth £10 each on your stock levels but come up as no charge when issued to new members. Books you pay for as ordered but can use the deferred direct...
  2. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    I was asked to take a before and after picture with me to interview, just be yourself, good luck! X
  3. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Hi, I bought Avery labels from Staples and used their free online template to print my own, really easy to do x
  4. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Just be yourself and let your passion for SW show, good luck! :) x
  5. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Loved the days 5&6 training. 15 weeks in as a consultant, seem to have been there forever but also seems 2 minutes if you know what I mean! Really enjoying it, feel there is just so much to do and learn! x
  6. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Looking forward to days 5&6 training at the sparkly towers this weekend :)
  7. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Just a notepad and pen really. On day 2 room will be set out like a group so useful to take photos on phone etc you will be given list at pretraining of things needed, like SOS folders etc. x
  8. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Annie, they will help you with editorial, just try have an idea of what angle you want to go for with it and try and come up with a headline x
  9. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Also need tubs for raffle money and change charity jar. tea,coffee,hot choc,sweetener, cordial, possibly disposable cups and spoons x
  10. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    shopping is best bit :) Slimmer of week basket, raffle tickets, certificate and sticker boxes, notepads for at pay and weigh, plenty of pens, calculator, 2 cash boxes, tablecloths (single flat sheets), storage boxes, extension cable, blutac, dayglos stars, A5 wallets for food diaries...
  11. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Hi all, not been on for a few days, congratulations to all you new recruits! :) only just found out myself about training changing to 3 day blocks, did my days 3&4 recently, makes more sense for day 3 to be done with 1&2. Good luck with new ventures x
  12. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    I work 3 days a week in school, it is hard work with all the promotion but still early days for me yet (relaunched Easter). Good thing is that the main promotion times are bank hols which usually fall in school holidays. I am enjoying it, still feel very much the new girl even though my group...
  13. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    My interview was on a Friday and I got a letter on the following Weds/Thurs :)
  14. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Hi, no you don't need to be at target but they like you to be within 2 stone of healthy weight for your height. x
  15. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Hi there new interviewees! Exciting times ahead! Interview is more a getting to know you kind, was asked about things like/dislike about my job, my sw journey, challenging situations, things like that. I had my interview Fe/March? And was in group at end of April. Been in group 8 weeks now and...
  16. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    That's such a shame it wasn't for you, must have been a hard decision having put so much work in but as you say, it's not for everyone. Still early days here, exhausted but enjoying it so far. Looking forward to my days 4&4 training this weekend x
  17. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Yes I did over my qualifying weeks (with a few family members!) found it to be so much emphasis on the magic 25. Hit stage 3 last week (50 paying members) which was my third week. Prongs - leaflets, posters, editorial, banner, A frame, social media, community activities. They will help you plan...
  18. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Wow, well done you! It is definitely a roller coaster ride from here! ;) lots of luck to you all x
  19. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    I give them out everywhere. I ordered extra to put on the chairs for relaunch night and have them on chairs in new member area too, everybody likes a freebie! :) x
  20. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Early days for me with this yet, not many use my group page at the moment but keep posting things and plugging it at group. My group was on relief for a long time so need a bit of tlc. The group I attend has a very active fb group that more or less runs itself. I have had someone rejoin from...
  21. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    You can buy back issues of the mag for 10p each. I bought a load and gave out with sticker on with my group details and a yes you can leaflet. Mags are also good to leave in hairdressers, doctors etc x
  22. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Yes my group is 30 mins drive away. Being totally honest I didn't know the area at all so found it bit difficult to get my head round where to go to promote as it is a bit rural too. Now I know the area a bit better I think this next promotion will be a bit easier. Just need to be organised and...
  23. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Yes you do, I assume it will be the same for you so you will have to factor that into your luggage too :/ best have a word at pretraining for advise. X
  24. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Morning all. Ladies your Secrets of Success consists of 2 large quite heavy ring binders so a checked bag between you might be a good idea. Just weighed both folders, was 3.5 kilos. Your 15 day promotion is the 15 days immediately before relaunch. If your group is on say a Thursday, you will...
  25. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Had an extra drop in and weigh session at my group yesterday due to bank holiday and overall had 5 new members and going to next stage :) just need to keep them all coming every week now! x
  26. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Congratulations Mammamia! I stayed at the Premier Inn Mansfield which is literally next door to the Derbyshire. See if there is someone else on pretraining you can share with to minimise the costs. Training is fab. The next couple of months will pass you by in a whirl, exhausting but in a good...
  27. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Woohoo, well done! Exciting times :) x
  28. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Had my relaunch night last night, 11 new members, pretty good for a bank holiday! Was very nervous all day but as soon as I got started was fine. Second session went much easier. :) Mammamia, good luck for your interview, I was asked what I like/don't like about my other job, situations where...
  29. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Hi to you new ladies who are thinking of joining SW, I am half way through my 15 day promotion, relaunch my group next Monday. Been a long tiring day leafleting today, still loads of posters to get out but am hoping to be full steam ahead this week as am off work. (Work 3 days elsewhere) lots to...
  30. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Really enjoyed days 1&2 training, met some amazing people. Full steam ahead into 15 day promotion!
  31. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    I've done one diploma this morning, that's my job for tomorrow as I'm not working, well my first job anyway! x
  32. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    That's when I relaunch too :) getting a bit stressed with all of the reading/diplomas to do before training now, think it's a lot to get through in 2 weeks with promotion to plan too. Glad you enjoyed your training, am really looking forward to it x
  33. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Ooh, exciting, have fun and let us know how you get on x
  34. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    hi Lisa, I am going the night before, looking at booking Premier Inn myself, am going to share with the other new recruit on my team. Danibear is planning to drive in both days as lives nearer. The amount to read is a bit overwhelming, over half way through first folder now. I will be taking...
  35. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Have found you on there Danielle :) x
  36. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Yes I am, don't know your surname though, mine is Dainton. So much to read, better get some more done! ;) x
  37. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    whereabouts are you based Lisa? We are on our first training on 4/5 April, might see you around head office! :)
  38. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Meant to swap numbers today Danielle, but was so busy talking about dates etc with TD forgot. Only looked at a couple of things since I got back, there is so much stuff to read, guess that's all our spare time taken up now :) are you on fb? x
  39. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Just written out my cheques ready for pre-training tomorrow...scary! See you there Danielle :) x
  40. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    I wen to TSB too, when I rang my bank they said it had to be business and as calls were recorded I just went elsewhere. I told them I wanted a current account to pay part time job wages into. She asked what job was and said was fine. Think it was the words 'buying a franchise' that made the...
  41. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    I opened a normal current account, when I spoke to bank they wanted last 12 months figures and forecasts. Spoke to TD and my consultant, they said just open normal one so I went to different bank and did that x
  42. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Did you get sorted today Danielle? Have had a go at my editorial, sounds a bit cheesy but will see what they say Sat! x
  43. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Bought myself a slimmer of the week basket yesterday and some bits of stationery. :) Went to see my TD in action in her group last night, was another new recruit there too, was really good. Going to see another local consultant who has covered our group before at her group this week too. going...
  44. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Hi, I will be doing the Brierley group Shredfan. How good are you visiting a group so far from home, that's fantastic :) I have relatives in Birdwell near Hoyland and was from that area originally, small world! x
  45. Dawnydeedee

    Starting my consultant journey!

    Thanks :) x
  46. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Oh, well at least pretraining is next week so not too much longer to wait. Been writing lots of lists - boxes etc need to buy, questions to ask next week, ideas for boards etc! Can't believe this time in 3 weeks we'll be on first leaflet drops! Looking forward to seeing my TD in action tomorrow x
  47. Dawnydeedee

    Starting my consultant journey!

    Hi everyone, I have been back at SW since July (done everything over the years!) and after losing almost 4 stone have decided to take the plunge and train to be a consultant. Joined this site nearly 2 weeks ago when I came across Rosie's thread showing hers and others consultant journeys, there...
  48. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Not written anything down yet, just trying to come up with ideas, how about you? x
  49. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Haha, probably! Yes going for that group as it's on a day where I don't work or the day after so ideal for me that way x
  50. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Me too! Have actually read through the whole of the contract and bumf that came, got my training days booked off at work, told a few people and going to see my team developer in her group Monday so it's all getting a bit real now! Hubby back from work trip today, been away since day of opps...
  51. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Thank you for your comments, these are all things I have been considering. Have been weighing it all up and decided to take the plunge with a group about 30 mins away. My new team developer travels that for her group so had a good chat about pros and cons. Pre training next week, exciting!
  52. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Sorry, missed this post last night, live in Wakefield and poss groups more towards Barnsley, about 30 mins away on good run. Had good chat with my sis last night and team dev who is ringing me travels that for her group so feeling more positive about it this morning. Think it's a bit of a fear...
  53. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Great, well done :) Yes I am, also had call tonight saying team developer would be in touch about group choices in next couple of days, all a bit exciting and scary! Was paying extra attention at my group tonight, ha ha x
  54. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Hi Danni, got a letter today :) did you? Must admit feeling a bit unsure about distance of groups still. Going to have a chat with my consultant tomorrow, just don't want to fail! X
  55. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Had my interview last night and there aren't any groups available in my immediate area. Still a bit unsure about taking on a group that isn't very near, looking at around 30 mins from home. Does anyone else run a group this far away? Worried won't be able to promote it properly on the community...
  56. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    No didn't recognise her Danielle x
  57. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Hi Danielle, seemed to go well thanks, lots of questions, was lovely to chat, let's see what next week brings :) x
  58. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Ooh, the mid Yorks woman of the year? Thought so, I was second to last :) my interview is at 6. I said to Jo about not being at target on the phone and she said didn't matter, more about your journey than weight. Good luck for your interview x
  59. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Yes I did, do remember name Danielle but not the face unfortunately, maybe see you on Friday! :)
  60. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Congratulations Zander, 6 stone loss is amazing! I am almost at 4 stone. Dannibear my interview is in Doncaster on Friday, where abouts are you? We could maybe be on this journey together. This past 10 days has been an up and down whirlwind for me since ops event. So much to think about, have...
  61. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Thanks Doobers 87 :)
  62. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Had my call back today following the recruitment meeting, interview on Friday, excited! Would anyone care to comment on how their interviews were please?
  63. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Seen a few people mentioning fast tracking, what does that mean please?
  64. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Thanks for your reply Ellebear, going to have a good chat with the district leader when I get my call back, so much going round in my head at the moment and hubby flew out on business trip couple of hours after meeting so not had much chance to discuss it all properly. Will be interested to see...
  65. Dawnydeedee

    A diary of a slimming world consultant

    Hi everyone, I went to a recruitment meeting yesterday and have so many things going round in my mind, hence surfing the net and spending an hour reading interesting threads like this at 5am! I am very excited at the thought of becoming a consultant but have not set a target yet, am thinking...
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