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Thinking of becoming a slimming world consultant.

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Horsiemummy · 24/01/2008 20:13

hi all,
just wondering if there were any slimming world consultants on here who would dish the whole truth!!. all i can seem to find on the net are consultants who are deleriously happy and chirp on about how much money they earn. TBH i went to a oppertunities evening and was a bit shocked by how much its costs you to get started and also by the percentage of your takings that goes back to slimming world. i kinda dismissed it but the idea just keeps going round in my head because i think i would be a good consultant - ive lost 2st on SW and am always raving about the plan to anyone who will listen.
just wondered if there was any downside to being a consultant, and tbh how long before you have made back your franchise fee and you start to make any money for yourself.

heres hoping someone can help

OP posts:
sallyp79 · 19/10/2013 19:28

hi, I looked into slimming world and a few other and in the end went with cambridge weight plan. it was a smaller outlay and you are allowed to run it much more as your own business. You dont run groups (although you can if you want) but more often see people one on one. Each consultation lasts about 15 mins and i make about £15 for each consultation. Your aren't tied to doing the same times each week as you just arrange meetings with your clients on a week by week basis on what suits you so its really flexible. I have a child so this fits perfectly. Feel free to ask any questions and i'm more than happy to answer (or give me a bell on 07843411144).

fluffy74 · 22/10/2013 21:41

Hi, sorry to sound ignorant but I've not heard of the Cambridge diet, how does it work? X

joyhg · 28/10/2013 16:28

Cor, that really is an interesting thread and explains why I have an ex-sw consultant working with me now in my business!
It doesn't sound terrible, just a little hyped up. All these things take hard work and time, which most people are happy with... if it pays well!!! Good luck to you all x

NicQ · 18/11/2013 20:55

I'm 100% commited to SW and have lost over 5 stone since having my daughter 11 months ago.
I've read this whole thread and thx to every1 that's added there experiences it's a great insight to the world of SW!
I'm going to an ops event in a few weeks, I went to one a few years ago so know what to expect but was full time at the time so know I couldn't give it my all, I've now recently returned to work 4days per week after mat leave and feel it could be the right time to become a consultant to not only help members but hopefully in the future earn enough to maybe drop another day at work and spend more time with my lil'one, my day job is long hours which I miss my daughter terribly but it's my career so don't want to give it up but would love to drop another day at some point so I had more 'day time' hours with my daughter as could do the majority of SW when she's in bed (obviously not the leafleting)

Legg1234 · 08/03/2014 21:20

Can anyone help? I'd like to start a sw franchise after attending an opportunity event. I know sw run a credit check even if you don't want finance to set up. Through no fault of my own I have a poor credit raiting. I know I will fail,the credit check. Does anyone know if there is a way around this and if you can still become a consultant. I am more than happy to do a criminal records check. Just because I have bad credit doesn't mean I can't be trusted with running a franchise! Would really appreciate any thoughts/ help. Thank you.

purplejo1010 · 17/03/2014 22:10

Hi does anyone have a copy of the licence agreement? It would be interesting to have a read of it before I get bombarded with info and set up costs....you know, read it and make a more informed choice on expectations etc. Thank you x

Babyboys03 · 28/04/2014 16:37

Hi I'm currently looking to buy in to a sw franchise I've read loads of comments and found most of them very true full and helpful but only thing that's missing from the feeds is r u guys buying into 1 franchise or more has folks aren't explaining this so when they put there figures up I'm thinking oh dear! I'm looking I to buying a 2 double franchise has I'm going into this 110% !!!! has the fees are increasing very soon !!!! So I'm i guessing right theses figures is just a single franchise. ??? Can someone help please xxx

Cadburysmirnoff · 11/05/2014 09:19

I'm considering SW as a career opportunity. I have been a member for a number of years and feel I have the confidence to support others. I'm not afraid of hard work and I have a full time job 37 hours per week. I'm attending an ops event soon and this thread has highlighted some questions for me.

  1. Will I recoup my money ... Yes if I work hard.
  2. Will people attend? Probably but I will need to consider social team etc if it's a new group.
  3. Credit check ... No CCJ or bankruptcy so I should be ok
  4. Will I be able to inspire people to lose weight? I hope so
  5. Best buy some flat shoes for leafleting !
lenniejive · 06/07/2015 14:26

Anyone able to add to this for 2015? What are the costs like? I heard £1500 is that right?. can you just not attend the evening/weekend meetings? Have they started to go online a bit more ie emailing stuff? What happens if you don't attend?

lighteningirl · 16/07/2015 13:50

Yes the fee is higher now £1500 but so are the earnings SW has seen a massive growth in last two years and earnings if you get the right hall/area and promote it properly are really good. Meetings are now more or less compulsory but training is fantastic. I find the company very pushy and you are expected to conform 100% it's not really a part time job and I wouldn't be able to do it if I had another job. They will always try to make you takeover a relief group as it m makes managers figures look better. I have been a consultant for ten years and wouldn't recommend it wholeheartedly because HO won't back you up and expect you to give non stop but if you can stand your ground groups are very very rewarding.

Beckiashy · 24/01/2016 19:35

Sorry opening this up again.
I am very much considering becoming a SW consultant, with me eventually finishing my full time job for it to then be my full time/part time job. Happy with hard work and definitely wanting to put the hours in, it will fit in with my children and no more childcare costs.
My question is when you set up can you only take over an existing group (if that consultant is leaving) or do you have to find and arrange you own venue? If so do you get help guidance on this as its all new to me.
Also is the fee still £1500 and do you get any 'materials' in that or is that purely to buy in to the franchise and you have to buy the rest?
Thank you x

Kiansmum06 · 17/07/2016 17:36

I just attended the consultants event last Friday. Yes the £1500 sounds a lot of money but if you do research into franchises it's certainly one of the cheapest. Yes they expect it done a certain way at certain times etc but that's so members have the same experience even if they are at a different group and know nobody they will know where to stand etc. You get all your kit for that too including a few hundred pounds worth of books and hi fi bars which you then sell and get the money. I was impressed with there support system tbh and talking to consultants there they say the earnings are good if you work and build your group to good numbers. SW don't want you to have a small group and earn £30 a week they want you to help as many peope as possible thus earning good money. It's in their interest to support you. I'm def going for it. I'm not afraid of hard work. I don't expect to make a fortune in five mins but I will get to help people like I was helped to get there lives back and doing that my income will grow. Good luck all. I can't wait to go for it tbh

MiaR11 · 03/02/2017 13:49

Hi everyone!
Sorry to (again) reopen this topic, but I have a few concerns... I was thinking about applying to become a SW consultant, but after reading about all the difficulties and the high fees you guys mentioned i'm kinda demotivated...
What exactly is the status of the consultant? (freelance, employee, self-employed?) What is written in the contract?
Thank you!!

0shinebright0 · 07/02/2017 19:18

Hi there, know this thread been dead for a while but I'm planning on becoming a SW consultant and although this topic taught me a lot already, I wanted to know how much you guys paid to start in the SW business? I thought also it's quite difficult to earn good incomes and it mostly depends on how much effort you put in promoting your group right? still I'd like to know how you get paid it seems many consultants work for less than min wage!!

0shinebright0 · 07/02/2017 19:22

sorry Mia didn't see your post!! wish I could answer you hun! I'm considering it as well but can't decide bc of the earning issues
let's see xx

CurlY21 · 07/02/2017 20:40

Hi Munksmun,

what you said is very interesting!
I wish you good luck and I am sure you will make some profits!
you seem to be hard-working!

But I don't understand. Are you an employee of SW when you are consultant or self-employed? what is your legal statut as a consultant?

Sorry for the question. I am studying law and it is interesting for me.

Thank you!

curly

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