Company-specific checklist
Someone pitched me Pampered Chef. What should I ask?
If someone invited you to become a Pampered Chef Consultant, ask for U.S. typical earnings information and the full list of costs before buying anything.
If you only have five minutes:
- Do not pay during the pitch.
- Ask for written documents before another meeting or purchase.
- Compare any earnings claim with costs, refund rules, and cancellation deadlines.
If you are being pressured right now: You can pause the conversation without debating the opportunity. Ask for written documents, take time away from the pitch, and decide later.
- Do not pay during the first conversation.
- Ask for the documents listed below.
- Use a script if you need more time.
Documents to request before paying
Ask for these in writing:
- The current income disclosure or earnings statement.
- The compensation plan or business plan.
- A full first-year and recurring expense list.
- The refund, cancellation, subscription, and inventory return rules.
You can ask to read these away from the pitch before paying, ordering product, joining a subscription, attending a paid event, or contacting friends.
- Any U.S. income disclosure or typical earnings document.
- The Consultant earning opportunities document and policies.
- A list of kit, sample, product, subscription, insurance, event, and travel costs.
- The written refund, cancellation, and product return rules.
Common costs to check:
- Product, samples, shipping, and taxes.
- Starter kits, renewal fees, websites, apps, or back-office tools.
- Training, events, tickets, travel, meals, lodging, and childcare.
- Advertising, giveaways, displays, packaging, or payment fees.
- Licensing, exam prep, background checks, or required continuing education.
- Unsold inventory and unpaid time.
Gross income is not the same as money kept after these costs.
Questions to ask in writing
- Is there a U.S. document showing typical Consultant net earnings?
- What monthly sales or team requirements apply to the rank I am being shown?
- Which tools or subscriptions are optional but common?
- What can I return if I leave?
What this does not prove
Being invited to join Pampered Chef does not prove anything improper about the company or the person who contacted you. Not locating a U.S. income disclosure is a reason to ask for written U.S. outcomes before paying.
Read next
Sources
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Company disclosure
Consultant Earning Opportunities
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Company disclosure
2025 Canada Income Averages Statement
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Regulator guidance
Business Guidance Concerning Multi-Level Marketing
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