Day #3 Leadership

[cookn' katie]

Looks Like General Session should start at 11-1 cst. Post any NEW info for Saturday!

[chefann]

HO said that the presentation about the new career path will be on CC at Noon CST. I highly recommend watching it. And there will be an awesome booklet about it in changeover boxes. The changes are a true improvement, and the presentation explains a lot. But there will be a LOT of people logging on to view it, so please be patient if you experience problems.

The SE CN and other info (March and April specials) will also post today.

We've had a great time. The food has been so much better than at McCormick Place, and HO has been great. :)

[TinaOuellette]

Is there any way we can see it (us canadians) or is it just a US thing.

[Cindycooks]

I'm at a birthday party for my nephew from 1-3 EST today - so all of it will have to wait until afterwards for me - can't wait to have a glass of wine and sit here and read all about it!!! And see pictures! WooHoo!

[SpiritdancerIA]

HO said that the presentation about the new career path will be on CC at Noon CST. I highly recommend watching it. And there will be an awesome booklet about it in changeover boxes. The changes are a true improvement, and the presentation explains a lot. But there will be a LOT of people logging on to view it, so please be patient if you experience problems.


::sigh:: I've not be able to get CC to load - not even the login page - for about 24 hours now. Maybe later :-(

ETA: Of course, as soon as I posted that, I was finally able to log in!

[VeronicaW]

I'll be scrapbooking while I'm waiting today!

[baychef]

I have a recruit lead and need to get more bookings...I have an intimate date with my phone!!

[Lisa2Boys]

I have a party for my 4 year old son at that time. I can't wait to get everyone to leave so I can look at everything.

[pcchefjane]

I just checked and it's not up yet. It's 12 noon EST here.... I'll check after I run my errands!

[pampered.chris]

I just checked and it's not up yet. It's 12 noon EST here.... I'll check after I run my errands!

Are your clocks wrong? I am EST as well and currently it is 11:08am.

[Jessamary]

Are your clocks wrong? I am EST as well and currently it is 11:08am.

We're an hour behind, not ahead.

[pampered.chris]

We're an hour behind, not ahead.

I was just saying that it isn't noon in the EST zone. I know that EST is an hour ahead of CST which would mean that CC wouldn't update for us until 1pm EST.

[pcchefjane]

I was thinking vs Central time... We are an hour ahead of them... Must be too anxious to see all that is happening! LOL! I guess not sleeping much last night didn't help. I have a lot of pain in my legs and hips due to a fall in December 2007 plus two falls two days in a row in November 2008 so my brain must still be asleep!

[pampered.chris]

I was thinking vs Central time... We are an hour ahead of them... Must be too anxious to see all that is happening! LOL! I guess not sleeping much last night didn't help. I have a lot of pain in my legs and hips due to a fall in December 2007 plus two falls two days in a row in November 2008 so my brain must still be asleep!

I know I can't wait either!! I am so excited to see everything!! I hope CC doesn't bomb on us and we all can get on there!!

[pcchefjane]

Yeah me too! Better get off here and get a shower and out. I have a box of returns to send to HO and the PO closes at 12:30 today...

[lauradahl]

I keep thinking with all of the changes leading us and recruits to recruit more in order to promote that there has to be some awesome announcement about recruiting promotions.....I just can't seem to settle down. I'm like a tornado of activity cleaning so that I'm not on here every minute of every hour this morning. Like everyone else.....I'm EXCITED! I just got my second recruit (my first is inactive during while moving) and my 3rd is gonna sign between now and March pending current job situation, but she has wanted to sign before and her friend did...so she didn't. Her friend no longer sells....yipee! Gotta go...do something...anything...keeping busy:eek:

[pcsharon1]

"For all of you dying to hear the news from Conference, there's been a marvelous plan revealed today about a new career plan. It involves MORE MONEY and received rave reviews, cheers, standing ovations and wild excitement. The video of the plan as it was revealed to us will be available to view on Consultants Corner after noon on Sat. Jan 10th! See upper left hand corner!

MORE LATER... be prepared to be excited!

Chris"


This is what was just forwarded to me from my NE Director, Chris Manion. I'm so excited to check everything out!

[kreaser]

Cant wait to see it all...will patiently be waiting by computer, as we are snowed in here today in Cleveland Ohio area...and my show already cancelled for 5pm today...she's doing a book show, so all is not lost!!!! Guess I can make phone calls today because I know everyone will be home!!!!! Snow is great!!!! LOL
karlene

[Kattyschack]

I am eagerly awaiting the video! I was bummed I couldn't work a bridal booth this weekend b/c of bed rest, so at least something good will be occurring today!

[candiejayne]

14 minutes to go!

[susanr613]

What great timing - I am training 2 recruits today at 2pm CST. I guess I'd better tidy up my office so they can watch the new video with me :-)

[candiejayne]

lol, what a great excuse to tidy up a bit!

[Kattyschack]

5 minutes and counting!!!!!

[jbdowd0798]

I thought they said it would be up by 1pm CST.Thats what time my D told me late last night. Maybe they changed it.....

[pampchefrhondab]

I'll believe it when I see it that it will be up close to Nonn CST today! The last time the posting was really late!

[candiejayne]

Guess we'll find out in the next couple of minutes! If I have to wait another hour I'm gonna go insane LOL!

[pcROX]

It will be up after 1:00pm central standard. That is one hour and a few minutes away...not five minutes! Gosh...too much excitement here!!

[jbdowd0798]

Well lets put it this way- they showed the people at leadership what CC will look like when its up. So its already laid out and they just have to add the video to the page so its not hard. I'm sure it will be there.

[candiejayne]

OY! thats a long time to wait! LOL

[pampchefrhondab]

I thought CST was only 1 hour later then Eastern - I guess it's two. I'll still believe it when I see it:)!

[candiejayne]

CST is one hour behind EST. It's noon here in CST so it is 1pm in EST.

[Get_Pampered]

My director said noon CST which means 1pm EST, 11am MST and 10am pacific...which is NOW! I want the whole scoop. My husband is even hear to watch it with me. Meanwhile, our downstairs needs to be painted....um, kitty need your help please?

[pampered.chris]

Yeah, I dont see anything different either. Maybe it really was to be posted at 1pm and not noon cst.

You are right Rhonda, CST is one hour behind EST. Denver is in MST though and that is 2 hours behind EST. So right now (1pm EST) it is 11am at Leadership.

[candiejayne]

Gotta LOVE timezone changes!

[pampered.chris]

How about it!! I WANT IT UP NOW!!!!!

[babywings76]

Oh man! When is it going to come! I am so bad at waiting! ;)

[rennea]

My goodness I think there maybe some heart attacks today! LOL!!

My director never sends out info or even checks in with me so I too am waiting for information.

[candiejayne]

We need a game or something to keep us entertained while we "patiently" wait for it to be up!

[rennea]

We could be on the phone. LOL

[Di_Can_Cook]

Nothing looks different either ... and I can't pull up the Spring CN the "sneaky way" either ...

[babywings76]

I am still in my jammies that's how glued I am to this computer! Ha ha! (DH is out of town and I'm having a lazy day with my 4 kids. :) )

[cookn' katie]

I thought it would be after the conference was over, which would be 1 our time (cst). Has anyone found it yet? Any news on specials yet?

[Get_Pampered]

quick! 10 uses for the garlic press....GO!

[Di_Can_Cook]

LOL! We have a blizzard in Ohio. So I am sitting by the computer, sipping soda and eating chocolate pie. Like Chris, I feel like Veruca Salt ... "I want it NOW!!!

[candiejayne]

LOL I thought about the phone thing, but... nah, my luck would be I'd be on the phone with someone and it'd pop up and I'd be stuck talking with someone and wouldn't be able to pay attention to them any longer because I'd be too busy looking at the screen! hehe

[candiejayne]

quick! 10 uses for the garlic press....GO!

crush boulion cubes

[babywings76]

quick! 10 uses for the garlic press....GO!

Wow--10 uses?! Hmmmmm.

garlic
ginger
play doh (I would never, but I bet some have! :) )

[Jessamary]

Put cookie dough through it to make "hair."

[pcsharon1]

quick! 10 uses for the garlic press....GO!

Pressed garlic!!!!

[rennea]

quick! 10 uses for the garlic press....GO!


crush ginger

[Deeder]

squeeze a tea bag (don't ask!)

[pampchefrhondab]

Hate to say I told you so! Damn IT people (LOL)!

[candiejayne]

hmmm... i dunno what else!

[chef131doreen]

Playdough WHERE IS THE IHFO it's 1;21 in Ct

[candiejayne]

maybe we could juice small pieces of fruit with it!

[pamperedpals]

You can also put frosting in it to press grass, hair, etc.

[pampered.chris]

LOL! We have a blizzard in Ohio. So I am sitting by the computer, sipping soda and eating chocolate pie. Like Chris, I feel like Veruca Salt ... "I want it NOW!!!

I LOVE Veruca!!!

My DD was Violet in the 6th grade musical. I saw the musical 4 times and haven't stopped telling people that "I want a pink candy boat and I want an oompaloompah and I want it NOW!!!"

[candiejayne]

LOL that girl drives me crazy!

[katie0128]

This waiting is driving me crazy...

[candiejayne]

I know me too! I even made my BF run to the store for me so that I didnt have to leave my computer, but now I'm really thinking that I need to get up and do something. Maybe like fix the kid lunch since he keeps asking me and I keep saying just a little bit longer. With my diet too, it's time for me to eat also. I bet I can be back on here in 10-15 LOL! should make time go a bit faster then sitting here waiting!

[straitfan]

I LOVE Veruca!!!

My DD was Violet in the 6th grade musical. I saw the musical 4 times and haven't stopped telling people that "I want a pink candy boat and I want an oompaloompah and I want it NOW!!!"


Stay away from squirrels! LOL!

I would be very surprised if it was posted before Leadership "officially adjourned", which I assume is at 1:00 Mnt. Time, which would be 2:00 Central Time, which would be 3:00 Eastern Time.............. (this makes my head hurt!)
:yuck:

[babywings76]

See, I was fine with waiting till Monday. I thought that's what it was supposed to be. Now with people saying their directors called and said it's supposed to be up by noon CT, I'm all excited and now am inpatient. I guess I need to just figure on it not being up until after they adjourn from the meetings, and even then, maybe not until Monday. :(

[lauradahl]

quick! 10 uses for the garlic press....GO!

Play-Doh for the kids...makes great spaghetti....and hair! OK, that idea taken..........

Somewhere on CS the last few days, I did see a post that said "new info posted on CC at 1P CST
so that is what I have been planning...until we heard this new 12P info....maybe the original
post was correct?

[kam]

Play-Doh for the kids...makes great spaghetti....and hair! OK, that idea taken..........

Somewhere on CS the last few days, I did see a post that said "new info posted on CC at 1P CST
so that is what I have been planning...until we heard this new 12P info....maybe the original
post was correct?

Yes, I saw that post too, it did say 1pm CST

[nicki25]

It is up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[pampered.chris]

If it is 1pm...then we have less than 3 minutes to go!!

[kreaser]

OK it is 1:58pm cleveland ohio time and the icon is up on CC but when I click on it,,,it says it is not available...guess I have to be patient
karlene

[kaseydee]

it's up now.

[nicki25]

I can pull it up. It looks like a lot of info. to go through!!

[bgpamperedchef]

It's up on Consultant's Corner but the link doesn't work!!!

[LUPE]

I can not pull it up - It tells me the page has moved.

[kreaser]

me too...any tricks to pulling it up?

[pampered.chris]

I have the new career plan working, but I can't find the new special edition consultant news!! I want to listen and look at the new stuff too!!

[lauradahl]

I can not pull it up - It tells me the page has moved.

I got the same thing:yuck:

[LUPE]

How did you get the new career plan - mine says page moved.

[pampered.chris]

How did you get the new career plan - mine says page moved.

Are you double clicking on the picture on CC home page? That is all I did.

Get ready to sit...it is 29 min long

[Kodeysmom]

How did you get the new career plan - mine says page moved.

Mine did too, i just kept trying and it finally let me in.

[Di_Can_Cook]

I don't care about the stupid career plan! I want to know recruiting promo! Specials! The stuff that will make me CARE about recruiting.

[priscilla]

I don't care about the stupid career plan! I want to know recruiting promo! Specials! The stuff that will make me CARE about recruiting.

You get $25 every time you recruit someone who does $1250 in sales in their first 90 days. Does that make you care about recruiting? You then get overrides on their sales, from the beginning. Does that make you care about recruiting?

Robin

[Di_Can_Cook]

To be honest ... not really ... and I want to see paperwork, not a video ...

[smithcooking]

It doesn't look like they are going to be having a live video for us to watch. I just got an email from Home Office saying that if you go to consultants corner and click on the career plan. I think this is all that we are going to get.

[tabnat80]

this video is long. kinda loosing me. i have a short attention span

[straitfan]

I have dial-up and am not even going to attempt to watch it. What I DO want to see is the CN with pictures of the products, price changes, specials, etc......... I can't get THAT to load, get message page has moved (sneaky way)
:(

[priscilla]

The video is a slide show with talking. It is very good for aural and visual learners. Watch it, I am doing so now.

Robin

[kam]

So far it makes sense. They are REALLY pushing recruiting. It looks like as long as you are recruiting, and your recuits are recruiting, it is probably more rewarding. But, it really seems as though more directors today may drop to Team Leaders...

[pampered.chris]

There are 3 video/slide shows. The first one explains Consultant, Senior Consultant, Team Leader and Director.

But I too have a short attention span. I watched that one...but I will wait until later to watch the others.

[priscilla]

So far it makes sense. They are REALLY pushing recruiting. It looks like as long as you are recruiting, and your recuits are recruiting, it is probably more rewarding. But, it really seems as though more directors today may drop to Team Leaders...

But this new career plan doesn't start until April, and current Directors will keep their title through July. Gives them 6 months to assess their team and make any changes to maintain their Director status.

Robin

[kam]

What I want to find out more about, is if, as a Consultant, if I don't submit sales in a month and I am "inactive" - what does that really mean for ME? It appears as though if I do not submit $150 in a month, it affects my Team Leader or Director.

Since the Director levels requires ACTIVE lines, and I don't submit in a given month, that would affect my director since I would be an INACTIVE line.

[debbieskitchenhelper]

When I try to log in it won't let me put my consultant number in.. It does nothing.

[priscilla]

What I want to find out more about, is if, as a Consultant, if I don't submit sales in a month and I am "inactive" - what does that really mean for ME? It appears as though if I do not submit $150 in a month, it affects my Team Leader or Director.

Since the Director levels requires ACTIVE lines, and I don't submit in a given month, that would affect my director since I would be an INACTIVE line.

Unless you have a recruit who submits $150 in sales. Then, the LINE is active, and counts for the TL or Director. You would not get the 1% override on your sales or your recruit's sales, though.

Robin

[debbieskitchenhelper]

never mind,, it is working,, it was my computer

[Kodeysmom]

You also can become a director if you have $75,000 in personal sales for the last 12 rolling months, and $6000 in sales for that current month. Without recruiting anyone.

[Ginger428]

There are 3 video/slide shows. The first one explains Consultant, Senior Consultant, Team Leader and Director.

But I too have a short attention span. I watched that one...but I will wait until later to watch the others.

I hear ya!! I really wanted to listen to the others, but I really need to do some other things around the house....

[kam]

Unless you have a recruit who submits $150 in sales. Then, the LINE is active, and counts for the TL or Director. You would not get the 1% override on your sales or your recruit's sales, though.

Robin

No, I would have no recruits and I am trying to find out what happens to me if I am inactive for a month. I am still watching the videos, maybe it will explain...

PArt 1 didn't really say and Part 2 looks like it will focus on AD and above...

[kreaser]

I just watched "listened" to the whole thing...it is very well organized...just long...29 minutes to be exact...45 slides used...everything sounds great, except the directors needing the 2 other lines to keep them as director...I have a feeling that many directors will lose their status...they need only 4 recruits, but 2 of those also have had to recruited someone, and between that person and their recruit they need to be an active line for the month (meaning at least one of those had to submit 150 for the month. And this has to happen 'every" month..yikes...I'm nervous about this..I have a wonderful cluster, and 1 of my gals has 2 recruits right now, and another is getting ready to recruit one, so I would be ok for now...but no matter how many recruits I do myself, I could still lose my directorship if others dont or cant' or don't want to have recruiting be part of their business..I don't think this is right. I can see directors "passing recruit leads" to their recuits just to have to maintain directorship..especially if the director already has more than 4 personal recruits...this is crazy!!!!!
Im also afraid that it may discourage others from trying for directoship since more is at stake and more "maintaining" is needed...just my thoughts.

[priscilla]

Why is it crazy to pass on recruit leads? Isn't that part of being a leader? And Team Leaders will be receiving leads from HO, and while they may not all pan out they are still a possibility to help with sales and recruits.

My opinion is to be a director you should be a leader with depth in your organization. This structure rewards that depth. It also rewards those with recruits no matter what level and right away, not after the recruit qualifies.

Robin

[chef131doreen]

You are right You must always have people under you maintain 150.00 in sales to to stay at a level it seams we will be bouncing back and forth all the time , now the free new products that directors get didn't come up at all what if you maintain for so long then drop down you may not get the new products i know we have to really understand this but it seems likre too much to keep up every month

[priscilla]

Okay, I am on section three. A lot of these concerns about bouncing around are addressed. Seriously, watch them all before making a decision or forming an opinion. Example- You are a Director under the new plan. You miss some of the requirements for a month. you remain a Director, but are paid as a Team Leader. If you meet the Director req. the next month, you get the Director overrides. If you miss the Director req three months in a row, you drop to the title of Team Leader, but can repromote at any time by meeting the req.


Also, the same month you meet the requirements you get the bonuses. No more waiting a month to get those overrides.

Robin

[coriatc]

Here's an outline from part one:

Beginning April 1st:

*Commission Structure will not change
*New Career plan:
Encourages selling every month
Rewards personal & indirect recruiting
motivates you to help others perform

CONSULTANT
SENIOR CONSULTANT
1 personal recruit (active in month)
be active in month
1% override on personal sales & 1% override on personal recruit's sales
$25 recruiting bonus
Active - $150 in sales in month
practical sales ideas

FUTURE DIRECTOR/TEAM LEADER
2% override on personal & recruit sales
1% override on indirect recruit sales
$750 personal sales minimum
$2500 team sales minimum
2 active lines/recruits
lines is active as long as one ONE consultant in the line sells $150 or more that month
TL's are paid on ALL sales, even if it's under $150
30% discount on personal orders
can purchase quick start boxes
eligible for home office leads ($1250 in past 3 months & recruited)

DIRECTOR
3% overrides on personal & personal cluster sales
$30 recruiting bonus/personal recruit
$10 activity bonus on every active consultant, senior consultant and TL in personal cluster.
TO PROMOTE & MAINTAIN:
$750 personal sales
$4000 personal cluster sales
4 active lines (2 need to be senior consultant lines)
consultants don't need to be qualified JUST active
A new director is paid overrides & bonus for the month she meets the qualifications!
Paid for the qualifications that are met (Director/TL, etc)
KEY SUCCESS BEHAVIORS:
Selling, Recruiting, Developing Others

Elite Seller Program
Requirement: $75000 in personal sales in past rolling 12 months & $6000 in personal sales in current month
Additional 2% commission on personal sales
Qualify as a Director!

If current Director doesn't meet requirements - Guaranteed Director Title through July.

*If a director falls back, she doesn't lose her team

[Ish]

Just got this email with the new structure...

http://www.pamperedchef.com/repsonly/sales_training/career_plan/career_plan.jsp

[ChefBeckyD]

I just watched the whole thing - and I am THRILLED THRILLED THRILLED!

I am so excited about my future with PC!

[coriatc]

What I want to find out more about, is if, as a Consultant, if I don't submit sales in a month and I am "inactive" - what does that really mean for ME? It appears as though if I do not submit $150 in a month, it affects my Team Leader or Director.

Since the Director levels requires ACTIVE lines, and I don't submit in a given month, that would affect my director since I would be an INACTIVE line.

Only ONE person in a line has to be active!! it's not as bad as it seems.

[priscilla]

Director, AD, and Senior Direct: For April, May, and June, they will compare your earnings under the old and new plan, and pay you the higher.

Pretty nice company, huh?

Robin

[cookn' katie]

Any news yet on incentives??? I am dying here! Just watched the video! I love the new plan. I think it will be easier to recruit and build. I don't think you will be able to have "lazy" months anymore. This new plan is all about consistancy.

[priscilla]

Car program for the higher levels!!

Robin

[prepchef]

Did they say anything about what they are going to do next year instead of a Leadership Conf?

[pampered.chris]

I am looking forward to seeing the new consultant news and the March & April host/guest specials.

I wonder where they are? I thought they were being posted today?

[Kodeysmom]

Car program for the higher levels!!

Robin

Yeah top is $900 a month-good gracious!!

[priscilla]

Yeah top is $900 a month-good gracious!!

Any car you want! Your current payment if you want! WOW!!

Robin

[bgpamperedchef]

THIS IS INCREDIBLE!!! With the new plan it will be so much easier to build our teams and encourage our consultants to get out there and recruit their very first consultant! It is no longer intimidating and complicated to promote to director...

IT IS SO ACHEIVABLE FOR EVERYONE! WAHOOOOO!!!!! :chef:

[candiejayne]

I don't think they ever said there won't be any more leaderships, what they said is this is the last of it's kind. I think with this restructure, they will restructure leadership too! jmo

[cookn' katie]

I have called my director and my AD. Where is everyone with the news? I need to know so I can actually get something done today. I have sat in front of this computer all morning with my hot coccoa. Help Me~ I am starting to get a buzz from the chocolate.

[candiejayne]

where abouts in IA is oxford? I'm in IL, but can look out the window into IA

[Kattyschack]

I was just told that the specials for March is the silicone bake stuff and pans and April is all the new bamboo stuff.....that is all I know for now!

[cookn' katie]

where abouts in IA is oxford? I'm in IL, but can look out the window into IA
I live about 15 just west of Iowa City. Where are you in IL?

[kam]

What I want to find out more about, is if, as a Consultant, if I don't submit sales in a month and I am "inactive" - what does that really mean for ME? It appears as though if I do not submit $150 in a month, it affects my Team Leader or Director.

Since the Director levels requires ACTIVE lines, and I don't submit in a given month, that would affect my director since I would be an INACTIVE line.

Only ONE person in a line has to be active!! it's not as bad as it seems.

I guess what I was trying to say was:

It appears as though if I am inactive for one month it does not affect ME so much as it might affect my TL, or Director. Especially if they don't have a lot of lines.

I am trying to figure out Consultant Level effect of the $150/month sales requirement. I can't seem to find out what happens in the month that I am inactive. I have no recruits and I am just at the Consultant Level. So what happens during those months I am inactive? Nothing? If I sumbit $150 or more the next month, I guess my career sales are still in place. So maybe this is better than the $200 rolling (for me as a consultant).

[Get_Pampered]

Everyone should watch all 3 slides - I just did and I am soooooo excited about my future with PC!!! Each slide will have stuff that doesn't pertain to you right now but each slide also has information that applies to everyone. WATCH ALL 3! Even though it is a ways away from me currently, I am happy to hear about the car allowance. I've always felt that PC was behind the times by offering jewelry but nothing to do with vehicles. I am a practical person and would rather have a vehicle (we all need one for our business) than jewelry that may or may not be my style.

I am off to the local farmer's market with my catalog tote!!!

P.S. My hubby just said his confidence about my career with PC was boosted by this news....so watch with your loved ones :)

[kam]

It almost seems as though there is no more "coasting by" to be a director. They really want directors to be active team leaders AND builders.

Right now I can't see myself putting enough into PC to become a TL or Director (that was never my goal). But, I would have to say, IF I made the decision to quit my FT job and put all my effort into PC, I could see that it might be easier for me to reach pretty good income levels to make it worth my while to quit the FT job.

[priscilla]

I guess what I was trying to say was:

It appears as though if I am inactive for one month it does not affect ME so much as it might affect my TL, or Director. Especially if they don't have a lot of lines.

I am trying to figure out Consultant Level effect of the $150/month sales requirement. I can't seem to find out what happens in the month that I am inactive. I have no recruits and I am just at the Consultant Level. So what happens during those months I am inactive? Nothing? If I sumbit $150 or more the next month, I guess my career sales are still in place. So maybe this is better than the $200 rolling (for me as a consultant).

Correct. They are rewarding for consistency. Your upline will see something if you do not do $150 in a month, but that means they need to have more than the minimum people to be safe...same as now. The difference is if they do not have the minimum requirements to receive the Director benefits they get the next level down overrides. If the next month they have the requirements for Director, they again receive the Director benefits.

Consistency is what the company is rewarding.

Robin

[twinkie10]

I'm excited to see that Team Leaders will receive Home office leads! They are trying to build their businesses, too! This will help them promote and therefore help the upline!

[cathyskitchen]

The news coming from HO has really re-ignited my interest in the business. I was thisclose to quitting this year, but since I have some shows on the books this month and next, and still have 2 active consultants under me, I'm feeling a renewed sense of happiness about the company and my business! Way to go PC - they knew they needed to fix the career plan and I think they did it right this time!! :)

[pcROX]

I didn't see in the videos anything about whether you lose career sales or not. Nor did I see anything about being inactive for 6 months. Does anyone know when you actually lose career sales and/or recruits by being inactive??

[debbieskitchenhelper]

I am soooo excited about the new program. I watched all three videos and they give alot more information. I am really excited to see they now have a car program if you want to work hard and achieve it. For someone who has been sitting on the fence as to do they want to move up in the company or stay where they are, it really makes you want to do more. Way to go Pampered Chef. WAY TO GO...........

[ChefChris]

So do we know what the March and April Host Specials are? I haven't seen it anywhere.

And anything about a recruiting promotion?

[jrny2001]

Where is all the news from today???
I am super excited about the new career plan!

[BethCooks4U]

I don't know the monthly specials but the recruiting promotion for Jan-Feb is:

1st recruit $100PC$ and $25 cash ($30 for directors) when they do $1250 in 30 days
2nd recruit $200PC$ and $25 cash ($30 for directors) when they do $1250 in 30 days
3rd recruit $300PC$ and $25 cash ($30 for directors) when they do $1250 in 30 days
4th recruit 400PC$ and $25 cash ($30 for directors) when they do $1250 in 30 days
5th recruit 500 PC$ and $25 ($30 for directors) cash when they do $1250 in 30 days

That's $1500 PC$ if you recruit 5 and $25 cash for every recruit.

They get $100 in whatever products they want if they submit $1250 in 30 days.

[candiejayne]

holy moly! i can't wait to get that flyer to my potential!

[twopamperedchefs]

I didn't see in the videos anything about whether you lose career sales or not. Nor did I see anything about being inactive for 6 months. Does anyone know when you actually lose career sales and/or recruits by being inactive??

I too was wondering about this. In the one slide they did stress that you don't "Go" innactive anymore. I'm assuming there is some kind of change to the loss of career sales thing. I'm hoping!!!

[PamperedDor]

I was wondering the same thing - I think it will be in the fine print - while I agree somewhat with it - I also think sometimes its not so easy - like in the summer months - with vacations - it was nice to have a month "off" not to worry - I will not be happy if after 3 years (this month!) I lose my 115,000 career sales because of a vacation or crazy schedule -

[BethCooks4U]

If you don't submit $150 in a month you are inactive that month. If you submit $150 the next month you are active again. If you do not submit $150 in two consecutive months you lose your lifetime sales.

Note: I actually came back on here to add that very thing!

[byrd1956]

I've watched all the info. on the career plan. I understood that you could go 'inactive' if you didn't have $150 a month as a consultant, but you were not inactive just because you missed a month. I got the impression that you could still end up inactive, but I thought it would be if you did not have any sales for, what is it now......3 months?

[BethCooks4U]

I've watched all the info. on the career plan. I understood that you could go 'inactive' if you didn't have $150 a month as a consultant, but you were not inactive just because you missed a month. I got the impression that you could still end up inactive, but I thought it would be if you did not have any sales for, what is it now......3 months?

No it's 2 months, just like it is now. I just got this info from my ED (I asked her that exact question).

[kam]

If you don't submit $150 in a month you are inactive that month. If you submit $150 the next month you are active again. If you do not submit $150 in two consecutive months you lose your lifetime sales.

Note: I actually came back on here to add that very thing!

Thank you for clarifying!

BUT...what if your inactive month occurs during changeover? Do you still receive the C/O paperwork?
I am thinking we don't actually become inactive until the 2nd month - isn't that how it is now?

[Di_Can_Cook]

I, too, would like to see the fine print on the inactive thing.

I've never aspired to leadership (I DO offer the opportunity but refuse to feel like a failure because nobody has taken me up on it yet) so I have very little interest in the sales pitch for the career plan. Will probably check it out after my roomate goes to bed ...

Thanks for posting the recruiting promo!

They get $100 in whatever products they want if they submit $1250 in 90 days.


Is this in addition to the usual new consultant promotion, PC dollars, etc?

[BethCooks4U]

"They get $100 in whatever products they want if they submit $1250 in 90 days. "





Is this in addition to the usual new consultant promotion, PC dollars, etc?

Yes

[Di_Can_Cook]

If you don't submit $150 in a month you are inactive that month. If you submit $150 the next month you are active again. If you do not submit $150 in two consecutive months you lose your lifetime sales.


Thank you, Beth, for giving me "fine print" to read!

[twopamperedchefs]

If you don't submit $150 in a month you are inactive that month. If you submit $150 the next month you are active again. If you do not submit $150 in two consecutive months you lose your lifetime sales.

Fantastic! That's a much better deal then. I was worried.

[jkinak]

I just watched the tutorial and it's a LOT of information! Looking forward to working on my recruiting in the next couple of months so I can transition as a Team Leader with a STRONG team!!!

Exciting stuff and we haven't even seen a new product yet!:chef:

[Pamperedva]

I would just like to know, when do I lose my Career Commissions and my 2% raise? Thanks, VA

[jbdowd0798]

i believe its after you don't submit the $150 in two months. If I understood my director right......

[jkinak]

That is how I understood it, you get a month off without losing your career sales and the minumum to stay active is down to $150. The part about being inactive for that month you don't submit really only affects your upline if your entire line (you and your recruits) aren't active by submitting $150. Sound right?

[pcchefjane]

So are you back, Cathy? Hadn't seen you for a while...

[Di_Can_Cook]

From what I understand, the only thing you lose if you are inactive for one month is the postcard.

Just finished viewing the first 30 minute video. It sounds like even though we don't really lose anything by not being active that month, our upline DOES lose so there will be a lot of pressure to sell every month. I can't think of many months when I didn't intend to sell HOWEVER ... sometimes the best laid plans go awry, such as summer and winter. I'd hate to think of my upline losing out, but oh well. Such is life.

[aPamperedBride]

Since the amount of override your upline receives is increasing for all the months you are active, don't worry too much about it! As a regular consultant, I think it said she was getting $7.50 and will now get $10 a month, so 3 months on makes up for one month off. I have had months where I didn't intend to sell...like when we were out of town 25 consecutive days for our trip to Australia!

The business is definitely easier when you are consistent. I've done it both ways in the past 8 3/4 years. I'm glad to know that the requirement to keep my career sales and 2% raise is actually dropping to one show every other month, even if I'm 'inactive' in between. The one firm show I've had for this month is rescheduling to Feb. I need to follow up with 3 other people, but other life stuff has been a priority (helping husband find a job, dealing w/ insurance for car wreck caused by other driver whose insurance denied our claim, root canal, holidays, full-time job, etc). I love my PC products and I know that this business has potential, but right now my other job pays the bills and I can't afford to prioritize my business. I am excited about the overrides next time I have a new recruit...in the past, my recruits have been surprised that I didn't make any money off of them (and I think that discouraged them from getting their first recruit). The only plus was that I could tell them not to worry about "bothering" our director with questions because SHE was getting paid to help them!

[pampered.chris]

In the 4 years I have been selling there was only ONE month that I didn't submit anything. Every other month I have sold at least $800 for the month. I am not concerned about the $150 but glad they changed it to $150 from $200.

I also agree that being able to earn money right away on recruits will be SO helpful for people to recruit. It has been a deterrant in the past for many b/c there is no immediate benefit for them and some feel they will "lose" sales they could have and make money on. So I think that aspect is AWESOME and I would be too concerned if I was a director, I think they will find so many more in their line recruiting that weren't ever interested in it before.

[Di_Can_Cook]

I've always been one to offer the opportunity for THEM and not for ME. My recruiter is finally THIS CLOSE to promoting her second recruit. However, now she is discouraged by the requirements to earn overrides. She and I both average 1-2 shows a month, which is about all we can handle on top of our jobs, families and lives.

I was REALLY psyched about offering the opportunity last year because of the cash for recruiting promo. But nobody took me up on it! My recruiter has been looking for a second recruit since she promoted me and hasn't found one either until probably right about now.

[susanr613]

I am still trying to digest it all and will need to look at the presentation again. I just trained my first two recruits, after having and losing one last year. So, I guess I'll be a team leader in April, unless God drops two more recruits on my lap and a recruit on one of my recruit's laps.

The onus is definitely on directors and above to coach and support their lines to recruit and coach. I like that, as mentoring others is a reason I joined PC.

I like that I can tell my newbies that if they recruit just one person, they start earning overrides. What I would like to see is training or coaching outlines on how to help people get over the fear of recruiting and/or a version of the recruiting workshop everyone raved about at NC last July.

I'm happy for the people who love to sell that they will be rewarded, via the Elite Sellers program.

I am not happy about the car program - it just rubs me the wrong way. I know that with my personality and lifestyle, I will never reach the Exec level. I'll still be hustling and schlepping to as many shows as possible in my little Scion XA, for as long as it lasts. The car allowance program seems to me to be another way to seperate the superstars from the rest.

Thank goodness we have a few months to digest and adjust!

[pampchefrhondab]

Haven't finished the presentation yet - I'll finish tomorrow.

I don't like that directors will be pushing more for recruiting. I always talk about recruiting at my shows, but just don't do a lot of them and enjoy PC as part time. I worry that if they push recruiting more at our meetings it will turn people off. Just my opinion.

[allisonserna]

where are the pictures of the products?????

WAHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[zmom58]

where are the pictures of the products?????

WAHHHHHHHHHHHHH

I am totally dumbfounded that there is not one picture on CS yet!! What is up with that!!!!! I can't believe that we have had to wait this long!!! :cry:
Everyone that is a part of CS must be so exhausted from their travels to put pictures into their PC and post them. I wish my Director's meeting was today so I could see everything!! Hopefully someone will post this morning.:)
Deb

[BettieC]

I am dying to see pics!! LOL

[gailz2]

I'm anxious to see pix also, but let's not blame those people that actually took the time and money to attend the conference for not getting them to us sooner.

We are in the process of "digging out" of a snow storm in the east that dumped about 7 inches of snow yesterday.

[ChefBeckyD]

I'm anxious to see pix also, but let's not blame those people that actually took the time and money to attend the conference for not getting them to us sooner.

We are in the process of "digging out" of a snow storm in the east that dumped about 7 inches of snow yesterday.

Yes - and parts of Michigan and south received 11 or more inches.....

I think a little patience would be appropriate - Conference ended not even 24 hours ago, and they have already rolled out a HUGE restructuring plan.

And we are not the center of the universe.

[zmom58]

I'm anxious to see pix also, but let's not blame those people that actually took the time and money to attend the conference for not getting them to us sooner.

We are in the process of "digging out" of a snow storm in the east that dumped about 7 inches of snow yesterday.


I hope I wasn't misunderstood. I am not blaming anyone or upset with anyone. I just can't wait to see the new products! I truly am happy for all of the consultants who took time away from their families and jobs to grow their business. Way to go!
Sorry if I offended anyone. It was not my intention at all. I'll just sit here quietly and wait and stop typing.
Deb

[chef131doreen]

Don't get me wrong I do like the new program but I think it's not very simple . people like simlpe and there is too much change in the stucture one month you can be a director the next you may drop down ( do we need to have different business cards too for D, TL,SL Haha)
I already know that my Director that has been with PC for 17 years may go down to TL cause she has not a large team any more , cause the way I understand it her directors is not in her 4 anymore she goes to her 1st generation
I think until we get through a few more months there may be alot of Directors go down to TL until they can up again

[priscilla]

Don't get me wrong I do like the new program but I think it's not very simple . people like simlpe and there is too much change in the stucture one month you can be a director the next you may drop down ( do we need to have different business cards too for D, TL,SL Haha)
I already know that my Director that has been with PC for 17 years may go down to TL cause she has not a large team any more , cause the way I understand it her directors is not in her 4 anymore she goes to her 1st generation
I think until we get through a few more months there may be alot of Directors go down to TL until they can up again

Remember, though, that Directors as of March 31st retain their title at least three months, so they really have until June30th to reach the requirements. That is almost 6 months from now.

Robin

[chef131doreen]

That's true

[pamperedpnina]

I'm confused on a few things:
a) people keep saying that the number went down from $200 in sales to $150 that is NOT the case it was $200 every 2 months not monthly now we have MONTHLY requirements!!!! I dont like that when I joined I knew I could at least scrape together $200 in sales every other month I'm not so sure about $150!!!! (by the way that's from $200 every 2 months to $300 so we now have to sell more!)

b) if we are inactive that month do we get commission on any sales for the month?? for example I sell only $20 in Jan do I get the $4 commission?

c) if you fall inactive one month what happens to your personal website and direct website orders (this is the one that really has me upset b/c I just renewed my website knowing that I could stay active the old way and figuring there it was a good idea to have the website. but a website that no one can order from is useless for me, I don't normally get online orders from shows only. Individual orders!)

Now those 3 questions aside I am sure once I understand the whole thing better I'll be more excited! (I watched the 3 vids but they were long, lots of numbers and confused me :)

I really want to promote to director by Dec. of next year so I guess I need to really start working on understanding this :) and to top it off the team meeting here is on Monday night and I cant go b/c we have to be in philly for medical tests and I wont be back yet :(

[pampered.chris]

I am not happy about the car program - it just rubs me the wrong way. I know that with my personality and lifestyle, I will never reach the Exec level. I'll still be hustling and schlepping to as many shows as possible in my little Scion XA, for as long as it lasts. The car allowance program seems to me to be another way to seperate the superstars from the rest.

I think this is the point. I personally think this is a GREAT incentive. With the new requirements the higher level directors will have to work their business AND their team harder than they have before. This is another way to reward them and it is comperable to quite a few other DS companies that reward with cars, except it is better. B/c they get to pick their vehicle. I also think it is a kick in the butt for other consultants and up to be motivated to work for that level.

I am a Consultant with one recruit that NEVER submits shows monthly and barely submits $200 every other month. So while this seems so out of reach for me...I personally welcome the challenge!! I think it is GREAT!!

Just like those of us at lower levels are now being rewarded quicker and better than before, they are as well. They worked their butts off to get where they are and it is FABULOUS that PC is stepping up and being more comperable in their career path to the other companies.

Just my humble opinion.

[crystalscookingnow]

I'm confused on a few things:
a) people keep saying that the number went down from $200 in sales to $150 that is NOT the case it was $200 every 2 months not monthly now we have MONTHLY requirements!!!! I dont like that when I joined I knew I could at least scrape together $200 in sales every other month I'm not so sure about $150!!!! (by the way that's from $200 every 2 months to $300 so we now have to sell more!) Just remember though, being inactive on this plan doesn't have the same consequences for the consultant as it does now. You can 'be' inactive for 1 month and not lose your career sales.

b) if we are inactive that month do we get commission on any sales for the month?? for example I sell only $20 in Jan do I get the $4 commission? I don't know for sure, but if you only sell $20 right now, do you get the comission? I think so. I don't see anywhere where that has changed.

c) if you fall inactive one month what happens to your personal website and direct website orders (this is the one that really has me upset b/c I just renewed my website knowing that I could stay active the old way and figuring there it was a good idea to have the website. but a website that no one can order from is useless for me, I don't normally get online orders from shows only. Individual orders!) They didn't mention the website, but I would guess that it's going to stay active to help you. Remember, you don't "go" inactive, you just are or you aren't. You can be active the very next month just with $150. Before, to reactivate, you had to do $200 in a single month.

Now those 3 questions aside I am sure once I understand the whole thing better I'll be more excited! (I watched the 3 vids but they were long, lots of numbers and confused me :)

I really want to promote to director by Dec. of next year so I guess I need to really start working on understanding this :) and to top it off the team meeting here is on Monday night and I cant go b/c we have to be in philly for medical tests and I wont be back yet :(

Guys, these changes are really a good thing. I was there & heard the whole presentation. The ability to promote to director is so much less scary now. Before, if you didn't have the director minimums in place each month, you were in a position to lose everything (Don't jump on me, I know it wasn't after one month, but there was that fear). Now, if(when) you promote, you CAN'T LOSE your team members that you have recruited. That is just amazing to me. I didn't want to work so hard for director, just to have it & all of my recruits gone 6 months later. Leadership was an eye-opening experience for me & I'm so glad that I went. I "GET" it now.

OK - and I don't have any pictures from Leadership. Sorry!

[jwpamp]

Remember, though, that Directors as of March 31st retain their title at least three months, so they really have until June30th to reach the requirements. That is almost 6 months from now.

Robin

Well, to put it in perspective, I have $150,000 in sales since I started 3 years ago. I have recruited 28 in that time, also. I take care of 12 people on my team (some active, some in and out of active, but I support anyone who is doing anything and answers my phone calls).

If I can not motivate my consultants to recruit, I will be demoted to a Team Leader -- not taking care of 2 consultants like other Team Leaders will, but 12.

6 months is a long way away....but how many have YOU recruited in the last 6 months, and how many have YOUR consultants recruited in that time also?

Seems to me that unless you have 20-25 in your first line, you won't be in a "safe" position to be a director...there is the $150 minimum per month that could quickly put you under the quota for a month.

Better get recruiting now....that's a whole lot of people to sign!

[crystalscookingnow]

Did anyone mention that you can maintain directorship by being an 'elite' seller. You will earn the director title & pay/perks when you have $6,000/month.

[babywings76]

Crystal, did they talk about any special recruiting incentives for the recruits?

[chef131doreen]

Janice we old PCer's see your point I have been around 9 years and you are right 6months seams like a long time but how may peoplr have recuted alot in that time frame. And for the ELITE sellers 74,000 is alot in one year I sell alot about 60,000 in a year of sales so either way its a bit MORE work on our part.
The thing I just don't like is that I people have to have my peolpe recruite so that makes us have to put presher on others which may not be THERE GOALS

[missyciccolella]

OK, forgive me if I missed this post or question, but there is a lot of info to sift through...
first, do we keep our 2% commission increase for $15,000 in sales?
And if we do not submit something one month and are "inactive" do we lose our career sales as well as the 2% commission raise?
Currently if you fall inactive you lose your career sales and your recruits...did I miss the info on this in the video?

[BethCooks4U]

OK, forgive me if I missed this post or question, but there is a lot of info to sift through...
first, do we keep our 2% commission increase for $15,000 in sales?
And if we do not submit something one month and are "inactive" do we lose our career sales as well as the 2% commission raise?
Currently if you fall inactive you lose your career sales and your recruits...did I miss the info on this in the video?

The commission structure does not change at all so you keep your 2%.

If you do not submit in one month you are "not active" but you do not lose your career sales and 2%. If you do not submit in 2 consecutive months you lose career sales and the 2% but you only need to submit $150 in a month to be active again.

Here's an example:

A person submits $150 in January, she is active. She does not submit $150 in February, she is not active. She does not submit $150 in March, she then loses her lifetime sales. She submits $150 in April, she is active again (but lost her lifetime sales).
-OR-
A person submits $150 in January, she is active. She does not submit $150 in February, she is not active. She submits $150 in March, she is active again and maintains her lifetime sales. So it actually BETTER than the current system. Right now if she doesn't submit $200 in a rolling 2 months she is inactive and loses her sales and to reactivate she has to do $200 in one single month.

[missyciccolella]

The commission structure does not change at all so you keep your 2%.

If you do not submit in one month you are "not active" but you do not lose your career sales and 2%. If you do not submit in 2 consecutive months you lose career sales and the 2% but you only need to submit $150 in a month to be active again.

Here's an example:

A person submits $150 in January, she is active. She does not submit $150 in February, she is not active. She does not submit $150 in March, she then loses her lifetime sales. She submits $150 in April, she is active again (but lost her lifetime sales).
-OR-
A person submits $150 in January, she is active. She does not submit $150 in February, she is not active. She submits $150 in March, she is active again and maintains her lifetime sales. So it actually BETTER than the current system. Right now if she doesn't submit $200 in a rolling 2 months she is inactive and loses her sales and to reactivate she has to do $200 in one single month.

Thanks...that was unclear to me and I can hear the questions now...
so as long as the person is at a bare min submitting $150 every other month she/he will be ok. Thank you!

[legacypc46]

This program is a huge change, but I think most of us who were at Leadership came away feeling good and comfortable about the new structure. Doris was glowing when she shared how excited she is about it (and that speaks volumes for me). Give it a day or two and let those of us who were there get settled back in...we'll be posting our thoughts and be able to answer more questions. Also, please listen to your uplines with an open mind when they start calling you (and trust me, they will...even those of you who seem to never hear from them.) Focus on the content and not the change itself. :)

[trps]

Well, to put it in perspective, I have $150,000 in sales since I started 3 years ago. I have recruited 28 in that time, also. I take care of 12 people on my team (some active, some in and out of active, but I support anyone who is doing anything and answers my phone calls).

If I can not motivate my consultants to recruit, I will be demoted to a Team Leader -- not taking care of 2 consultants like other Team Leaders will, but 12.

6 months is a long way away....but how many have YOU recruited in the last 6 months, and how many have YOUR consultants recruited in that time also?

Seems to me that unless you have 20-25 in your first line, you won't be in a "safe" position to be a director...there is the $150 minimum per month that could quickly put you under the quota for a month.

Better get recruiting now....that's a whole lot of people to sign!

I totally agree I have been with PC for 11 years and a director for 9 1/2 years and have had 100++ on my team over that time however I have 1 director who is loosing her directorship and not one other person in my personal line that has a recruit at one time I was an advanced director for a few years and have had a few recruit but none today.
So after 10 years I will loose my directorship because others do not want what I want. I do like that we never loose anyone under us but I do not like that someone has to recruit under me I can only control my business. This will be a big dip in my family's budget!
I also have mostly occasional consultants $200 every other month. Since it will not effect them to be inactive one month I think they will do $150 every other month so I could see going down to TL even if they had a recruit because of their inactive status that month.
It is scary and with the economy it is hard to even convince some hosts to hold their shows.

I also stay in touch with my consultants and they are just not interested in the business in the directorship roll at this time.

[crystalscookingnow]

Crystal, did they talk about any special recruiting incentives for the recruits?

$100 extra free products for new recruits from jan 1 - feb 28 when the qual in 30 days.

Plus, recruiting special for us. It's great! (this may be just Jan, but I don't remember. It was day 3 gen session & I had a headache!)

1st recruit - $100 pc dollars for you
2nd - $200 for you, total of $300

continues incrementally. :D

[legacypc46]

This will be a big dip into my families budget!

During the first three months of the new plan, HO is going to figure pay based on both the new and old structure...and pay you whichever is higher. (I don't know of any other company that would do that.) It doesn't resolve your concern long-term, but gives a buffer while we all adjust.

[Jules711]

I wish they'd put the info up since it's affecting now. Drives me crazy when they announce a new special and 1/4 to 1/2 of the time is over by the time we know about. I have a couple fence sitters and would like to get them off the fence.

Right now, this new plan does seem to favor the higher ups and the not director yet group. It's making it scary for directors, but HOPEFULLY, it will make recruiting more intriguing since they can move up faster. I will choose not to worry yet and see how it unfolds. After all, worrying and complaining does nothing but stress me out :). So big breathe and back to work.

[missyciccolella]

Really sit and listend the recording...it is broken into 3 segments so those of us with short attention spans can still pay attention. Lots of changes, but a HUGE move forward...we're able to make more money so lets focus on that! I have a few detailed questions, but I know my director will able to answer them for me...I need to wrap my head around a few ideas and ways to help new consultants. I think this will be huge in helping our new consultants!

[chef131doreen]

trps you said it exactly the way I mean too , we really don't have control over our business . ( it's our business and we can run it the way we want to ) remember those words

[babywings76]

$100 extra free products for new recruits from jan 1 - feb 28 when the qual in 30 days.

Plus, recruiting special for us. It's great! (this may be just Jan, but I don't remember. It was day 3 gen session & I had a headache!)

1st recruit - $100 pc dollars for you
2nd - $200 for you, total of $300

continues incrementally. :D

Wow! That's great! How come no one is talking about this! I think this will help fence sitters. It will also help consultants who aren't too gung ho on recruiting. Everyone can use extra money right now in this economy-- and plus with the recruiting money you get on top of that, plus the 1% overrides. Am I right? Directors should also remember that this new program will help to inspire consultants to become recruiters. I do understand all everyone is saying. You've worked long and hard to be where you are and fear that the change will ruin things. But just remember all the positives and let the company's programs inspire the recruits and consultants. There are rewards, so they might start getting busy! :)

[straitfan]

trps you said it exactly the way I mean too , we really don't have control over our business . ( it's our business and we can run it the way we want to ) remember those words


I questioned the "your business your way" when they changed the incentives to so that you couldn't even earn level one without a recruit!!!

[pampchefrhondab]

I agree with others, we should not HAVE to recruit for anything! We should WANT to recruit.

Like I mentioned before it will rub me the wrong way if all of our meetings start being all about recruiting!

[jcsmilez]

Wow! That's great! How come no one is talking about this! I think this will help fence sitters. It will also help consultants who aren't too gung ho on recruiting. Everyone can use extra money right now in this economy-- and plus with the recruiting money you get on top of that, plus the 1% overrides. Am I right? Directors should also remember that this new program will help to inspire consultants to become recruiters. I do understand all everyone is saying. You've worked long and hard to be where you are and fear that the change will ruin things. But just remember all the positives and let the company's programs inspire the recruits and consultants. There are rewards, so they might start getting busy! :)

Yeah, it is a pretty insane promo, though I am nervous about the 1250 in 30 days requirement. :o

So the deal is:

New consultants that sign Jan 1- Feb 28th AND submit 1250 in sales in their first 30 days will receive an extra $100 PC dollars.

For us:

Recruit Jan 1 - Feb 28 and earn unlimited PC dollars. (They must submit $1250 in their first 30 days).

1st = $100 = 100 total
2nd = 200 = 300 total
3rd = 300 = 600 total
4th = 400 = 1000 total
5th = 500 = 1500 total

then 100 for each additional recruit after that.



As a Future Director, I am excited about the new structure, though it will take adjusting for everyone, I think it will lead to a stronger, healthier business structure and be much better in the long run. For those of you concerned and frustrated about "relying" on others willingness to recruit in order to keep your position ...
I remember not wanting to recruit when I first started until I captured the vision of simply offering the opportunity. I was nervous, afraid and too busy trying to get a handle on my own business, I have seen this in most new consultants that have joined my cluster, all of which have different timing for when they come around. I'm hoping that even more upline directors will be inspired to help their downline capture that vision and I think consultants will now be more likely to offer the opportunity because there seems to be less pressure now PLUS the recruiting bonus and extra commission.

[DebbieJ]

No, I would have no recruits and I am trying to find out what happens to me if I am inactive for a month. I am still watching the videos, maybe it will explain...

PArt 1 didn't really say and Part 2 looks like it will focus on AD and above...

Nothing happens if you have no activity in one month. After two continuous months of inactivity, you lose your career sales. After six continuous months of inactivity, your contract is dissolved and you are no longer a consultant (vs 12 months now).

[DebbieJ]

I just watched the whole thing - and I am THRILLED THRILLED THRILLED!

I am so excited about my future with PC!

Here here! I totally agree! PC has our success as their #1 focus! I LOVE THIS COMPANY!!!

[DebbieJ]

I don't think they ever said there won't be any more leaderships, what they said is this is the last of it's kind. I think with this restructure, they will restructure leadership too! jmo

There will be no more leadership as we know it now. This year there will be regional meetings in 31 cities.

[DebbieJ]

I didn't see in the videos anything about whether you lose career sales or not. Nor did I see anything about being inactive for 6 months. Does anyone know when you actually lose career sales and/or recruits by being inactive??

Two consecutive months of inactivity--you lose career sales, but do not lose your recruits

Six consecutive months of inactivity--your contract is dissolved, your recruits roll up, you are no longer a consultant and would have to resign and buy a new kit

[DebbieJ]

I don't know the monthly specials but the recruiting promotion for Jan-Feb is:

1st recruit $100PC$ and $25 cash ($30 for directors) when they do $1250 in 90 days
2nd recruit $200PC$ and $25 cash ($30 for directors) when they do $1250 in 90 days
3rd recruit $300PC$ and $25 cash ($30 for directors) when they do $1250 in 90 days
4th recruit 400PC$ and $25 cash ($30 for directors) when they do $1250 in 90 days
5th recruit 500 PC$ and $25 ($30 for directors) cash when they do $1250 in 90 days

That's $1500 PC$ if you recruit 5 and $25 cash for every recruit.

They get $100 in whatever products they want if they submit $1250 in 90 days.

This is unlimited--you can sign and qualify more than 5 and they keep piling on the PC dollars.

[DebbieJ]

"They get $100 in whatever products they want if they submit $1250 in 90 days. "



Yes

Actually, it's their first 30 days.

[DebbieJ]

If you have questions that are not answered here, send an email to careerplan@<hidden email>.

They have set up this dedicated inbox just for this reason, so send an email and they will get back to you.

[BethCooks4U]

Actually, it's their first 30 days.

Thanks! I'll go back and fix that.

[cookn' katie]

There will be no more leadership as we know it now. This year there will be regional meetings in 31 cities.

How will they announce new products, I wonder if they will do Nat'l Meeting day again and do a video. Will the conferences be spread out or will they on one weekend? Just wondering............

[debbieskitchenhelper]

So just so I have this staight,,, it is they have to sell $1250 in 30days, not 90 days, for you to receive the cash for recruiting, is this correct??

[priscilla]

So just so I have this staight,,, it is they have to sell $1250 in 30days, not 90 days, for you to receive the cash for recruiting, is this correct??

The 100 PC dollars is the current recruiting special, and will be when they do $1250 in 30 days. The $25/$30 bonus is under the new career structure, and they need to have $1250 in sales in the first 90 days for the recruiter to get that.

Robin

[whiteyteresa]

I questioned the "your business your way" when they changed the incentives to so that you couldn't even earn level one without a recruit!!!

That is exactly what I said to my director

I earned level one the first year - that was great

I have recruited 3 people - 1st one was a kitnapper, 2nd quilfied but then had to quit because of having her baby too early, 3rd one ripped Pampered Chef off almost $600. As they say ' 3 strikes you’re out’ I don't know if I want to push recruiting. I have signs in my host booklet, on my display boards, or If they ask, I already have a little bag ready to hand to them with lots of info inside - but to push 'NO WAY'
When I first looked at signing up with PC my director told me I was in business for myself but not by myself - she said 'Your Business, Your Way'
with PC there when needed. That I can work part-time, full-time, hobbyist, career, etc. I was told that if I wanted to recruit I could but I didn't have to. It was up to me if I wanted to promote.

If you sign up and make sales and reach a certain level then you should be rewarded for that. You shouldn't HAVE to recruit to earn the 1st level. Yes, I understand about the bigger rewards – YES recruiting should be then and I also like the Disney trip – you don’t really need to recruit – they give a different level for that. That is fine by me – a little high I think but at least you can try if you want to go.


:chef:

[merego]

I too have not had luck with recruits and am not sure if I even want to. I joined because I love the product and wanted to earn some extra money for me and get out of the house a few times a month.
I agree with all of Teresa's points.

How did your 3rd recruit rip off PC? I am confused.

[pampered.chris]

Yeah, I am interested to know how she ripped PC off of over $600 bucks. How did they not get it back from her?

[murkey]

I was thinking the same thing! How the heck did that happen?

[DebbieJ]

If they submit the shows and their debit card doesn't clear. The products ship well before they debit us.

[whiteyteresa]

She signed up in May of 2007 under me and did a show in June 2007 - took everyones order and money.

Time went by - the host contacted PC in September about the orders - PC tried to get a hold of the consultant and couldn't - the host showed PC the canceled checks and orders and PC shipped out the products to the host in easly Dec 2007 and some more in early Jan 2008. First amount was $405.86 and then $186.04 for a total of $591.90.
Pampered Chef never contacted me, my director did. She forward the e-mail that she got from HO. I have also tried to reach her but she wouldn't return any phone calls

But what makes this really back - she is a former Director with PC - she quit in 2003 when her husband got transferred and she decided not to proceed with PC. At first I didn't believe this but when I contacted PC about signing her - they gave me her old consultant # and told me who her director was and that she did a very good job with PC. So that part was true.

I have never heard anymore

:chef:

[Cindycooks]

Me too - how did she rip PC off???

[rennea]

She signed up in May of 2007 under me and did a show in June 2007 - took everyones order and money.

Time went by - the host contacted PC in September about the orders - PC tried to get a hold of the consultant and couldn't - the host showed PC the canceled checks and orders and PC shipped out the products to the host in easly Dec 2007 and some more in early Jan 2008. First amount was $405.86 and then $186.04 for a total of $591.90.
Pampered Chef never contacted me, my director did. She forward the e-mail that she got from HO. I have also tried to reach her but she wouldn't return any phone calls

But what makes this really back - she is a former Director with PC - she quit in 2003 when her husband got transferred and she decided not to proceed with PC. At first I didn't believe this but when I contacted PC about signing her - they gave me her old consultant # and told me who her director was and that she did a very good job with PC. So that part was true.

I have never heard anymore

:chef:


This isn't the first time I have heard of this happening!! Sad:(

[jwpamp]

OK, I am done being a Debbie Downer...who is going to be recruiting???

I am sharing with all of my downline to get them on the wagon -- would love words to share with them (can someone start a new thread??).

I want them to earn as much as possible with this new incentive and there is no more "4 shows or $1250", just the "$1250" part, so let's get brainstorming!

[DebbieJ]

OK, I am done being a Debbie Downer...who is going to be recruiting???



yay! I have a recruit signing next week--she already has her Grand Opening Show scheduled for Jan 24th. So I'll get $100 PC $$ and the rolling catalog bag (that is a Leadership Attendees incentive).

[HeatherLee08]

Not to sound negative but, I'm a little worried about the new requirements. I'm a PC consultant part-time and try to book multiple parties every other month. Now I have to sell $150 every month instead of $200 every two months. Since we have until the 15th of the following month to submit shows, would submitting a show early in the following month still count to keep my active status and if I go inactive do I lose all the points I've earned? My 3 year plan was to earn a trip.:eek:

[chef131doreen]

Ok I just got this info from My D TPC has also been changed LAST DATE TO SUBMIT will be MARCH 31 They are going to take off 10,000 but NO May and April . So us East Coast people that need to Plan around the Snow cause of the weather will have to really plan Jan Feb,and March ONLY
Wow :eek:

[jwpamp]

Regarding the $150 in monthly sales requirement:

It is a proven fact that people who are consistant with sales will stay with the program. I think this is why the company has done this.

While I think that PC has to continue to stay a profitable company, I think that they have our best at heart and are not trying to make it anymore difficult a transition than it has to be.

By being consistant in your monthly sales, your monthly sales will grow.

[straitfan]

Glad to have the "Happy Janice" back! It will all work out! :)

[jwpamp]

Ha! I guess if it doesn't work out I will just add another show to my schedule to make up the difference.

[chefann]

And to answer the question about career sales, the booklet that Leadership attendees received (and will be in changeover boxes for everyone) indicated that after 2 months of inactivity, you'll lose career sales. If you just miss one month, you'll still be OK.

[ChefBeckyD]

Not to sound negative but, I'm a little worried about the new requirements. I'm a PC consultant part-time and try to book multiple parties every other month. Now I have to sell $150 every month instead of $200 every two months. Since we have until the 15th of the following month to submit shows, would submitting a show early in the following month still count to keep my active status and if I go inactive do I lose all the points I've earned? My 3 year plan was to earn a trip.:eek:

Are you saying you thought your points would roll over from one year to the next to earn a trip?

The points for trips are yearly. For the Disney trip, you have to earn those points Jan 09-Dec 09, so submitting shows every other month probably wouldn't get you a trip....(Unless you submit $10,000 every other month - or recruit and qualify a ton of consultants!)

[chef131doreen]

No not the Trip Incentive TPC RUBY RING info is what has changed
That date was June 1 -08 to May 31 09
Now it is June 1, 08 to March 31 but not 55,000 it will be 45,000 they are taking 10,000 off

[pcROX]

Wow! What was the reasoning behind that idea?? Will this be the standard from now on? So now TPC in sales will be $45000 this year with the sales ending March 31st? I might just make that!

[chefann]

The standard for future years will be different, because it will be based on the new career plan. It's a pretty good bet that every category will have higher minimums than currently.

[trps]

So the TPC requirements are ending in March 2009 and required $45000 sales what about recruits and balanced business?

[chef131doreen]

That I don't know

[chefann]

The requirements for the updated 2008-2009 TPC program will be up on CC tomorrow, with the TPC Calculator updated 1/19.

Personal sales: 45k
Personal recruits: 12
Developing Directors: 3
Balanced biz: 10 recruits, 1 director, $37,500 personal sales
1st line cluster sales: min $290k. If repeat achiever, $350k
Overall cluster sales: min $830k. If repeat achiever, $1M