Friday Call: Possible Commission Increase at My Company

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around speculation regarding an upcoming conference call that may address potential changes to commission rates and other initiatives within the company. Participants share their hopes and concerns about the content of the call, particularly regarding commission increases and the implications of recent company policies.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Opinion-based, Anecdotal, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses hope for an increase in the base commission from 20%, noting that other companies start at 25% to remain competitive.
  • Another participant speculates that the call might focus on charitable initiatives rather than commission changes, suggesting that significant changes would typically be announced at larger meetings.
  • Several users mention the importance of the 90-day notice requirement for changes to the Career Plan, as per industry codes.
  • One participant shares their experience of missing the email about the call, indicating that not all Advanced Directors received it.
  • Another participant suggests that the emails may be sent out in batches, leading to confusion among those who have not received them.
  • Some participants express concern about the "paid-as" issue and how it affects bonuses, indicating dissatisfaction with the current commission structure.
  • One participant hopes that if there is a commission increase, it will not be in the form of business credits, as they prefer cash incentives.
  • Another participant recalls past experiences with changes to the Career Plan, expressing skepticism about potential new changes.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ among participants regarding the nature of the upcoming call and what changes might be announced. While some express hope for a commission increase, others are skeptical and concerned about the implications of potential changes.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a mix of personal experiences and speculation about company policies and practices, particularly regarding commission structures and communication from leadership.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants interested in understanding the dynamics of commission structures and company communications may find this thread relevant.

finley1991
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What do you think the call on Friday is going to be about?????

MY hope (hope, hope, hope) is that they are going be increasing our base commission from 20%. So many other companies start at 25% and go up from there... in order to remain competitive (not only in products but with our consultant opp as well), they need to (and should be) considering things like this...

Or maybe electrical appliances. ;) Although I don't find that as exciting and the e-mail said *exciting*...
 
I'm focusing on the word "initiative" making my guess something to do with charitable giving. IMO career plan changes incl. commission rates would be announced at big meeting (National, Launch). I hope I'm wrong b/c who wouldn't love to see an increase in commission rates! There's always the argument that as product prices increase, our commission automatically increases. Oh, Execs are on their retreat this week. I bet they know!!! Who's got a direct line to their Exec?Did only Directors get this e-mail?
 
I will be doing the Avon Walk for Breast cancer this weekend so won't catch the call. Please someone let me know. I was hoping they were going to tell us we have a new sales director.
 
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My D is at exec but she's like a steel trap... I can't ever get anything out of her!!!Last time they announced the Career Plan change (the 2nd change to what it is now) they did it via conference call so who knows. I only remember that because I was in the car listening in on the way home from a recruiting interview and almost ran off the road! :pIt must be something though with policy because (according to what my D told me after the last career plan change) they have to give consultants 90+ days notice of any changes per the DSA codes or something like that. I asked her because I wondered why the April start-date for the career plan change (because it seemed so random!) and that's the explanation she gave me...
 
I never got the email. Did any other Advanced Directors get it?
 
I think the e-mail is going out in batches. My D (AD) hadn't gotten it as of late this afternoon. I'm only a D but I can't imagine it's a D-level only conference call.

Colleen - very good point about the 90 day notice for change in Career Plan. Hmmmm....

Gotta love PC - always something going on! Keepin' it exciting! I'm trying to get rid of my perpetual Negative Nelly outlook so am thinking that whatever it is, it will be good news.
 
I'm an AD and didn't get it and neither did mine...
 
Since others haven't gotten it yet, here it is. Now I'm paying attention to the fact that the e-mail is from Jean and not Marla.


We want you to be among the first to hear about an exciting new initiative we're announcing for 2012.

Please join us this Friday, Sept. 16 on a conference call to hear about it. The call-in details are at the end of this email.

Much Success,
Jean Jonas
Senior Vice President, Sales

CONFERENCE CALL DETAILS:
DATE: Friday, Sept. 16
TIME: 2–3 p.m. (CT)
CALL-IN #: (877) 397-0300
ACCESS CODE: 927735
You may dial in 5-10 minutes prior to start time.
 
Y'all better fill me in since I lost my D title last month :(
 
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I'm guessing the ADs and SDs will have an earlier call-in time. I can't remember if they did it that way last time...
 
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pamperedlinda said:
Y'all better fill me in since I lost my D title last month :(
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Of course we will!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :candyheart:
 
My time is 1 to 2 and I am an AD
 
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Okay Jenni... does that mean you're going to post the details for us?!?!?! :pray:
 
Yeah! I got invited too...except my call is 4:00....guess I'm in with TLs.
 
pamperedlinda said:
Yeah! I got invited too...except my call is 4:00....guess I'm in with TLs.
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Dangit! That's central time....this would be 5:00 my time....gonna mess with my Friday afternoon Happy Hour! Y'all who are on the earlier call please let us know what's up!
 
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pamperedlinda said:
Dangit! gonna mess with my Friday afternoon Happy Hour!
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LMAO!!!!! :roflmao:
 
finley1991 said:
LMAO!!!!! :roflmao:
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Are YOU laughing at me......I really thought YOU would sympathize....lol!
 
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Oh I TOTALLY get it! That's why I'm laughing!!! I normally don't let anything cut into my happy hour time! You know that!!!I would be *virtually* joining you if I didn't have a show that night!!!! ;)
 
I am an AD and no invite to a call yet?!
 
Huh? What email? What call? I have heard nothing other than this thread????
Oh - and thanks for hte virtual chocolate ladies - you gals are the bestest!
 
I'm an AD and didn't get the e-mail either. My downline D did get one, though.
 
My call time is 2-3pm. I hope it is a commission increase. I was just talking about this today with someone. Our commission structure isn't competitive.
 
I got the email later tonight. My call is at 1-2 pm.
 
Maybe they are sending them out by last name --- I am ALWAYS last!!!! Darn DH!
 
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I had another thought... Maybe it's some kind of ad campaign... But they don't need to give us notice on anything like that... I'm keeping my fingers crossed on the commission thing!
 
Just got it -- 1-2pm.

It HAS to be something regarding a change or new career issue...Execs just had their meetings and they most likely told them already.

Hopefully they are NOT changing the career plan again -- geez -- I am holding out hope!
 
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My only other thought on this is that too many are being hosed by the *paid-as* issue. Surely they'd have to address that at some point...
 
We're getting hosed on the production bonus issue. When I'm not paid as D, my AD is not getting production bonus on my people either. PC is not paying production bonus on anyone on a D team when that D is not paid as.
 
I agree with Colleen -- I know of LOTS of Nationals who are not getting "Paid As" NED's each month -- several thousands lost for them I am sure.

In talking with my husband this morning, he mentioned that he doubted that they would do a "paid as TITLE" instead of "paid as ACTIVITY" for EVERYONE....there would be no incentive then for Directors to produce monthly.

One thing is for sure, they surely "Sold It" to the Execs as to what a great program it is -- and we will see....remember how "fabulous" that 'other' Career Plan was at Leadership 2009?
 
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