Entering Discount Codes: What Do Consultants Do?

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Discussion Overview

The thread explores various approaches and opinions regarding the entry of discount codes by Pampered Chef consultants, particularly focusing on the use of half-price items and the implications of different practices. Participants share their personal experiences and thoughts on the ethics and practicality of these methods.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, mentions using the ck mark and entering discounts as half off, while others have different practices.
  • Another participant shares their experience of hearing about consultants having hosts pay half the amount while still receiving commission and points, but finds the math complicated.
  • Several users mention considering the financial benefits of offering unlimited half-price items for larger shows, though some express hesitation about the ethics of such practices.
  • Multiple participants express concerns about the ethics of manipulating discount codes to earn more trip points, with some stating it feels unethical.
  • One participant notes that they prefer to run their business simply and honestly, avoiding complex discount strategies.
  • Some participants share experiences of audits and express concern over the scrutiny of their practices regarding half-price items and host orders.
  • One participant discusses the potential red flags that could arise during audits if hosts do not utilize half-price items, suggesting that it could lead to questions from higher-ups.
  • Another participant mentions the challenges of maintaining ethical practices in light of stories about others losing trip rewards due to unethical behavior.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ significantly among participants regarding the ethics and practicality of using discount codes and half-price items. Some express strong concerns about the potential for unethical practices, while others defend their use as legitimate business strategies.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a range of personal experiences and opinions among consultants, highlighting the complexities and varying interpretations of discount practices within the community.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants interested in understanding different perspectives on discount code practices and the associated ethical considerations may find this discussion relevant.

I think I mess up on my math. If you take it on percentages. The host gets 30% off and you make 30% commission. Basically 30% off = 70% of the cost of the item. So on a $100 item (100 x .70) = cost of the item = $70. You earn 30% on the sale so $70 x .30 = $21. The host pays $50 for the half price and you put in $21. So you are actually $1 over or ahead by 1%. I had the right math, but reversed it.

Personally, if you have to think this hard to run your business, there is something a little shady.
 
cookingwithlove said:
I think I mess up on my math. If you take it on percentages. The host gets 30% off and you make 30% commission. Basically 30% off = 70% of the cost of the item. So on a $100 item (100 x .70) = cost of the item = $70. You earn 30% on the sale so $70 x .30 = $21. The host pays $50 for the half price and you put in $21. So you are actually $1 over or ahead by 1%. I had the right math, but reversed it.

Personally, if you have to think this hard to run your business, there is something a little shady.
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Exactly. I could never do this, because I really suck at math, and I want my job to be as easy as it can be. I do just what P3 tells me to do, and the math always comes out right!
 
and yet one of the top sellers of this company, a male, openly does exactly that and HO knows about it...

What I don''t like about the "unlimited 1/2 price with $1K shows" thing is that I don't like someone teaching my team to do it. I just don't think they need to be confused with the idea or have to think they have to tweak the host program to be successful with this company. I had a fellow director who did meetings with me who taught that and I quit doing meetings with her. It just seems creepy to me.
 
Nanisu said:
and yet one of the top sellers of this company, a male, openly does exactly that and HO knows about it...
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Interesting and disappointing as well.
 
While the math is too tricky for me, I know several people who do it for the trip points. I struggle with whether it is truly unethical because hosts ARE still getting their half price items, and consultants are paying the difference, so no one is getting ripped off.
I think *I* would be more comfortable offering the unlimited half price items at a $1000 show. I would only be comfortable with it by being totally upfront- this is a special I am offering in such and such month. It's something I have considered, I just have to prepare for it up front.
 
beckyjsmith said:
While the math is too tricky for me, I know several people who do it for the trip points. I struggle with whether it is truly unethical because hosts ARE still getting their half price items, and consultants are paying the difference, so no one is getting ripped off.
I think *I* would be more comfortable offering the unlimited half price items at a $1000 show. I would only be comfortable with it by being totally upfront- this is a special I am offering in such and such month. It's something I have considered, I just have to prepare for it up front.
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This is exactly what I did when I offered the unlimited half price. I made it clear it was a special promotion I was doing at that time and it was from me. This was offered as an extra bonus to the host. It's just like any other special that we run like when people do the DCB bundles, etc. I don't do it anymore because I want to emphasize the amazing benefits that PC offers and I want to be totally duplicatible. I also rarely offer any other specials for that reason.

I would not even consider changing the half price items earned on their host benefit though. I think that is cheating PC in that it does give extra points to the consultant that they didn't really earn but instead paid for by paying the difference in %. That is too grey for me and I can't afford it anyway.
 
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