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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around the costs of starter kits from various companies, with participants sharing information and personal experiences regarding these costs. There is a focus on comparing these costs to those of Lia Sophia and discussing the implications for recruiting potential consultants.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions that the Lia Sophia kit costs $150, which has increased in the past year along with the addition of more products.
  • Another participant shares that the Mary Kay kit is $99, but requires significant inventory investment.
  • Several users note that Party Lite's kit costs $350, while Creative Memories recently reduced theirs to $145.
  • One participant expresses a desire to see a compiled list of kit costs for better comparison during recruiting discussions.
  • Another participant highlights that the Taste of Home Entertaining kit is priced at $199 and discusses the quality of their catalogs.
  • One participant emphasizes the importance of selling the opportunity rather than focusing solely on kit costs.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the significance of kit costs versus the overall opportunity presented by the business, with some participants focusing on the financial aspects while others emphasize the potential for personal growth and income.

Contextual Notes

Participants are sharing personal experiences and insights regarding the starter kits from various companies, reflecting their own perspectives on the recruiting process and the importance of being informed about competitors.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking to understand the competitive landscape of starter kit costs and how this information may assist in recruiting efforts may find this discussion valuable.

DebbieJ
DebbieJ
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I'm compiling a list of other company's kit costs.

I can't find it on the LS website--anyone know?
 
I believe it's $150...they have upped it in the last year as well and added more product and paperwork.
 
Hey Debbie, Will you mind posting that list when you're finished? I have 3 fence sitters right now!! ;) DIRECTORSHIP????;)
 
Hey Deb,

Are you going to post this list when complete? Should be interesting...
 
Last I heard Mary Kay was $99 not including inventory (they want you to carry two or three thousand) and Party Lite was $350. Don't know if this helps you any.

Please do post it when you are done. I see where you are going with it. We may be going up in price but hopefully we will still be cheaper than other companies.
 
HI! Debbie,
I would also like a copy of the list. I am sure it will help with my fence sitters as well.

Thanks,
Cindy
Future Director
 
Are you also going to list how much product is included in the kit cost? That way we will be comparing apples to apples.
 
Creative Memories recently reduced theirs to $145.
 
here is my friends website www.liasophia.com/jenniferb. She also told me that if you dont keep up your sales when you promote , they demote you and you have to start all over again with new people! Sounds like a lot of extra work to me! Kristi Pea****
 
Yes Mary Kay is 99, my best friend signed right when I signed on for PC or became active, but she had to get tons of inventory. Her basement is full. However, you can send it back if it is less than a year old and not opened. She tried to get me to switch over....but I was like NOOOOOO WAYYYYY. I like my make up and I have made too many PC friends...LOL
 
KRISTI'SCOOKING said:
here is my friends website www.liasophia.com/jenniferb. She also told me that if you dont keep up your sales when you promote , they demote you and you have to start all over again with new people! Sounds like a lot of extra work to me! Kristi Pea****
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Hey Kristi! I'm Kristi as well and I'm about an 1 1/2 away from you! Are you by any chance going to a meeting tomorrow night in Orlando? IF so, I'll be there!;)
 
PampMomof3 said:
Hey Kristi! I'm Kristi as well and I'm about an 1 1/2 away from you! Are you by any chance going to a meeting tomorrow night in Orlando? IF so, I'll be there!;)
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We are actually having a multi cluster event tonight with Bobbi Lyn Boltons Cluster. Which cluster are you in? Kristi
 
KRISTI'SCOOKING said:
We are actually having a multi cluster event tonight with Bobbi Lyn Boltons Cluster. Which cluster are you in? Kristi
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I can only assume your last name is pea-rooster, as it automatically edits out your last name. HOW FUNNY!!!
 
Uppercase Living has 2 kits to choose from. Their standard kit for $154.00 and the Deluxe kit for $254.00. They are a home interior, wall expression company. I too would love to see this list once all compiled. Thanks!
 
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I was trying to figure out the last name thing... LOL
 
thechefofnorthbend said:
I can only assume your last name is pea-rooster, as it automatically edits out your last name. HOW FUNNY!!!
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Oh my gosh!!! That is too funny!!! I didn't even catch that!!
 
How much is the Home Interior Starter Kit?
 
PL is free with a $350 starter show, and if you have less than a $350 show you have to pay the difference in monthly payments. My SIL just signed with PL last week...
 
jwpamp said:
How much is the Home Interior Starter Kit?
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OH WOW..Home Interior is still around. I can remember My mom use to have parties all the time...LOL:D
 
jwpamp said:
How much is the Home Interior Starter Kit?
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This is the info on the UL kits...

The Uppercase Living Starter Kit comes with everything you need to get your new business started right away. Our Essentials Kit is only $149 and gives you everything you need to begin holding Open Houses immediately including $25 of product credit to purchase decorative lettering for your own home or to give away as Open House prizes. Our Essentials Plus Kit ($249) includes everything from the Essentials Kit, plus doubles the quantity of many of the Open House supplies and includes $100 of product credit to purchase decorative lettering.
 
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I would be glad to share it. I'm not gathering the info to make a flyer to give to leads and would caution you against sharing the list with your leads. I am selling the DREAM, not the kit. It's not about the cost, it's about the opportunity.

However, I think it is important information to KNOW so that we can have more effective recruiting interviews and be able to respond to their objections about the cost with correct info.

Does that make sense?
 
DebbieJ said:
I would be glad to share it. I'm not gathering the info to make a flyer to give to leads and would caution you against sharing the list with your leads. I am selling the DREAM, not the kit. It's not about the cost, it's about the opportunity.

However, I think it is important information to KNOW so that we can have more effective recruiting interviews and be able to respond to their objections about the cost with correct info.

Does that make sense?
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It makes absolute perfect sense. I always feel the better informed I am the more informed they will be when making such a big decision. An with all the avenues of support the new recruits will have (their recruiters, clusters, US here at CS) how could they possibly go wrong!! :D
 
Just got this email from a CM consultant.....Here is info on The Starter Kit for CM:


Lastly, I wanted to share how Creative Memories lets me earn an income, have a flexible schedule
and do something I love. Last year my Creative Memories profit helped with bills, paid for some
date nights and ALL of our Christmas shopping. If you want more information in a low-pressure way,
attend my next Monthly Meeting on January 22. Find out how you can start a business with $680
worth of product for just $165. This offer only available through February.

 
Just went to a Taste of Home Entertaining party yesterday and their kit is $199. The catalogs are very expensive (they are beautiful and thick) and do not get any free with season changeover, but they can earn credits toward them. I mention this one, because they are actively telling people (I have now had two tell me directly) that they are a cross between The Pampered Chef and Southern Living. I understand they are a spin off from Southern Living, but I don't think they should compare their kitchen tools to The Pampered Chef. Their stuff can not possibly compare especially without a warranty. Sorry to have stolen the thread to rant. Here, I'll give it back now.
 
Yes. I am a Pea- rooster. maybe that is how I should list my name! I have been kicked off many a site because of my last name. It gets kinda frustrating! It took me a while to be able to join this website too. i cant help being a Pea-rooster! LOL! It is better than my maiden though- Leach! Kristi
 
KRISTI'SCOOKING said:
Yes. I am a Pea- rooster. maybe that is how I should list my name! I have been kicked off many a site because of my last name. It gets kinda frustrating! It took me a while to be able to join this website too. i cant help being a Pea-rooster! LOL! It is better than my maiden though- Leach! Kristi
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Isn't there a way that Greg can override something to allow you to at least list your name correctly? I understand the need to have filters on here but you should be able to list your name :(
 
GeorgiaPeach said:
Isn't there a way that Greg can override something to allow you to at least list your name correctly? I understand the need to have filters on here but you should be able to list your name :(
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I agree! :rolleyes:
 
sillylittlechef said:
Just went to a Taste of Home Entertaining party yesterday and their kit is $199. The catalogs are very expensive (they are beautiful and thick) and do not get any free with season changeover, but they can earn credits toward them. I mention this one, because they are actively telling people (I have now had two tell me directly) that they are a cross between The Pampered Chef and Southern Living. I understand they are a spin off from Southern Living, but I don't think they should compare their kitchen tools to The Pampered Chef. Their stuff can not possibly compare especially without a warranty. Sorry to have stolen the thread to rant. Here, I'll give it back now.
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You know, I was just thinking about this company today. I haven't heard of anyone around here selling or hosting a show. I was just wondering how their business was going, it it was at all. They don't have a warranty? This is surprising. I thought most Direct Sales companies offered them.
 
sillylittlechef said:
Just went to a Taste of Home Entertaining party yesterday and their kit is $199. The catalogs are very expensive (they are beautiful and thick) and do not get any free with season changeover, but they can earn credits toward them. I mention this one, because they are actively telling people (I have now had two tell me directly) that they are a cross between The Pampered Chef and Southern Living. I understand they are a spin off from Southern Living, but I don't think they should compare their kitchen tools to The Pampered Chef. Their stuff can not possibly compare especially without a warranty. Sorry to have stolen the thread to rant. Here, I'll give it back now.
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Taste of Home Entertaining is actually a spinoff from the Taste of Home magazines and cookbooks (which may be a spinoff of Southern Living, for all I know). They just started as a home-party company this past summer. Kits were ridiculous (I vaguely remember $600), and they were only taking a limited number of contracts each month for the first several months.

For further comparison, the Longaberger kits are $129 + $15 for shipping (2 baskets, liners and protectors, 2 pottery pieces, 1 wrought iron piece) and $399 + $30 for shipping. Each comes with an assortment of paperwork, etc. Yikes!
 
Sounds like PC offers the best value for Start up so far! :)
 
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