First off, let’s get one thing straight – team building isn’t a requirement.
You can run an amazing, successful business by just supporting your dieters.
This guide is designed to take the stress out of sponsoring and make it feel as natural as chatting with a friend.
No pressure, no pushiness – just real, supportive guidance for your team members who are keen to follow in your footsteps.
However, recruiting is a fantastic way to build another stream of income, help others change lives, and create a legacy that keeps on growing! Ready? Let’s go!
What is Sponsoring?
Sponsoring is about helping someone start their own business with The 1:1 Diet. It’s not just signing someone up and leaving them to it – you ’ re their guide, cheerleader, and support system as they take their first steps.
When you sponsor, you earn a percentage of your team’s sales (known as a Sponsor Bonus) – a little thank-you for the time and energy you invest in them.
The more they succeed, the more you all grow together
Sponsoring Myth-Busting!
Let’s knock down some common worries Consultants have about sponsoring...
“I need to be an expert first”
“I don’t have time to sponsor ” “Nope! If you can support your dieters, you can support a new Consultant. You’ll learn together, and Head Office provides lots of training to help!”
“Supporting a new Consultant doesn’t take as much time as you think! They’ll get their own Essentials Training, and you ’ re just there to guide them”
“I don’t want to push anyone into it”
“Good! Sponsoring should never be about pressure. Some Consultants will want to build a team, some won’t –and that’s totally fine!”
Step-by-Step:
How to Sponsor Like a Pro
Submit an Intention to Sponsor
Find the form on the Consultant Only Area under Sponsorship in the lefthand menu.
Help Them Understand the Business
Have an open chat about why they’re interested in joining, what they want from their business, and what level of support they need from you.
Encourage Observation
Invite them to shadow you so they can see what the day-to-day business looks like. Seeing is believing!
Guide Them to Book Their Essentials Training
This is where they’ll learn the nuts and bolts of The 1:1 Diet. It’s a must before they can start!
Step-by-Step: How to Sponsor Like a Pro
Be There for the First Steps
Once they’ve completed their training and received their Consultant ID, check in with them. Help them with their first orders and first clients. and support them to complete the requirements to achieve the Mandatory Trusted title. (more on this later)
Ongoing Support
Keep in touch, answer their questions, and encourage them along the way. This is also an ideal opportunity to encourage them to achieve either Specialist or Expert Think of yourself as a mentor, not a boss!
Why Consultant Development Matters.
Sponsoring isn’t just about signing someone up.
It’s about helping them build a confident, sustainable business with The 1:1 Diet.
Our development pathway gives every new Consultant the knowledge, structure and support they need to get off to the best start.
The first step in their journey is becoming a Trusted Consultant — a mandatory title every new Consultant must achieve in their first six months.
The stronger their foundations, the stronger your whole team becomes.
TRUSTED Consultant Requirements
Every new Consultant must achieve their Trusted Consultant title. This ensures they have the essential skills and standards to support their dieters safely and confidently.
To become a Trusted Consultant, they must:
• Complete Essentials and pass the Assessment (85% or above)
• Purchase their Starter Kit
• Build and publish their webpage within their first 30 days
• Complete Level 1 Nutrition pre-learning (80% or above) within 30 days
• Attend the Level 1 Nutrition Zoom session. within 6 months
• Join and engage with the 90-Day Academy (Mandatory in the First 6 Months)
As their sponsor, your role is to guide them through each milestone and help them stay on track.
After TRUSTED: Specialist & Expert
Once a Consultant achieves their Trusted title, they can choose to continue developing into the Specialist and Expert levels. These levels are optional — but Consultants who invest in their learning often grow faster, feel more confident and build stronger long-term businesses.
SPECIALIST REQUIREMENTS
(Consultant must be Trusted first)
• Attend all three Regular Schedule calls:
– Unwrapping Your Mindset
– Find Your Next Dieter
– Inside the Mind of Your Dieter
• Complete Level 2 Nutrition pre-learning (80% or above)
• Attend the Level 2 Nutrition Zoom
EXPERT REQUIREMENTS
(Consultant must be Specialist and Trusted)
• Complete Level 3 Nutrition prelearning (80% or above)
• Attend the Level 3 Nutrition Zoom
SPONSORS Checklist
Your support has a huge impact on your new Consultant’s confidence and growth. Here’s how to guide them through Trusted, and into Specialist or Expert if they choose to progress.
Help them:
Understand the Trusted pathway from Day 1
Break their milestones into simple weekly or monthly goals
Stay motivated without feeling overwhelmed
Join and engage with the 90-Day Academy Celebrate each achievement
Move into Specialist when they feel ready
Keep developing into Expert as their business grows
Great sponsors don’t push — they guide, support and celebrate progress.
The Benefits of Sponsoring
Besides the personal satisfaction of helping someone build their own business, sponsoring comes with some great financial rewards.
Earn 8% of your team member’s spend (First Generation)
From Leader Level earn 4% from their team members (Second Generation)
At Executive Level, you unlock 2% from your Third Generation
At Senior Executive Level, you unlock 1% from your Fourth Generation
Example: If your First Gen team member spends £1000, you earn £80. If they sponsor someone who spends £1000, you earn £40 from them too! It adds up!
Check out the Pathway to Success for a full breakdown of levels and earnings.
Common Sponsoring Concerns
(And How to Handle Them!)
What if I don’t know all the answers?
That’s okay! You don’t need to know everything – just be open to learning. GHQ and the Learning Hub have tons of resources.
What if my new team member struggles?
Everyone moves at their own pace. Check in with them regularly, encourage them, and remind them that they’re never alone.
What if they’re not successful?
Success looks different for everyone. Some will go all-in, others will take it slow. Your job is to support them at their own pace.
Best Practices -
The DOs & DON'Ts of Sponsoring
DO encourage and inspire – you ’ re helping someone start their own journey.
DO lead by example – be the kind of Consultant you’d want to be sponsored by!
DO check in regularly – a quick message can go a long way
SHOWS THE WAY
DON’T pressure anyone – sponsoring should feel like an opportunity, not a requirement.
DON’T disappear – be there to offer guidance when needed.
DON’T expect everyone to grow at the same speed – each Consultant’s journey is unique.
A LEADER IS ONE WHO KNOWS THE WAY, GOES THE WAY AND
Your Sponsoring Checklist
✔ Submit Intention to Sponsor Form
✔ Have an open chat about their goals
✔ Invite them to shadow you
✔ Help them book Essentials Training
✔ Support them through their first steps to be a Trusted Consultant and beyond
✔ Keep in touch and be their biggest cheerleader!
CHALLENGE
Take the First Step!
This week, challenge yourself to have one conversation about sponsoring. It could be with a dieter who’s passionate about the plan, a friend or family member who is interested in earning some extra cash or making a difference. Just plant the seed!
Remember – sponsoring is about helping others succeed. You don’t need to be perfect, just willing to support and inspire.
Now go out there and build your dream team!
When I became a Consultant, my Sponsor told me it would change my life!! Well, she got to say ‘I told you so ’ again ��
Because now folks, my sponsor bonus exceeds my monthly salary. I’m not saying this to brag or show off but to encourage anyone starting off or thinking of sponsoring that it’s worth it and to have faith that things will work out if you put your heart and soul into the business
I used to have to work myself silly to do 3 full days at the bank where I worked, juggling kids in 3 different schools and nursery, after school clubs, family help doing a job I loathed with a ton of responsibility and little to no job satisfaction. I’ve now got confirmation that not only am I able to support my family on my earnings as a Consultant but GHQ are giving me a bonus that exceeds all that faff in my old day job as a thank you for my team being successful in what they love to do too - I mean how amazing is that?!
Katy Toft
We are so lucky with this opportunity to be able to earn two streams of income AND most importantly change lives, this is honestly THE best job ever and I’m so grateful to my little team ��
