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.

Here's an excerpt of a C & SC incentive apparently coming out soon:
Breaking News... Just in time for the October Host Special! Watch for a new special to be announced shortly: Earn a Free New Small Ridge Baker...for Senior Consultants and Consultant who host their own show and get in by the 26th of September.... Also Top 25 Shows will earn a Selection of Fall Products worth over $620.00 ...
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Not sure how October is related to the "hold & submit by the 26th" part. Maybe the "top 25 shows" is going to be for Oct? But it reads like it will be the top 25 C & SC shows that are submitted by the 26th ... so who knows! LOL (I guess time will tell ...)
 
Sheila said:
Here's an excerpt of a C & SC incentive apparently coming out soon:



Not sure how October is related to the "hold & submit by the 26th" part. Maybe the "top 25 shows" is going to be for Oct? But it reads like it will be the top 25 C & SC shows that are submitted by the 26th ... so who knows! LOL (I guess time will tell ...)
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I think it is referring to this e-mail:

I'm letting you in on some exciting news!

This afternoon, we'll announce a “Host Your Own Show” Challenge for your Consultants and Senior Consultants. It's a great way to motivate your team and increase September sales, and everyone can benefit!

Benefits for Your Consultants and Senior Consultants:

The Small Ridged Baker - for the first 10,000 Shows submitted.
Over $620 worth of new products - for the top 25 in sales who participate in the
Challenge.
More leads to help grow your teams' businesses.
Higher September commission!
Benefits for YOU:

More overrides on higher team sales.
A motivated, active team of Consultants.
How to get involved:

Encourage all of your Consultants and Senior Consultants to host their own Shows starting tomorrow, Sept. 16 through 26.
Engage in a little friendly competition with other leaders. Whose team can host the most Shows? Better get going!
Later today, we'll send an email announcing the Challenge to your Consultants and Senior Consultants. We'll send you a copy of it so you can see all the details. Let's get started -- I'm excited to see where this Challenge takes you and your team!

Much success,
 
Yes, my exec called me last night. Also a good recruiting tool...when they earn the 3 stones and the Ridged Baker, they value of the stones is more than the cost of the mini kit!
 
finley1991 said:
Got this today from my D... still no hint as to what it could be though. :cry:

Team Leaders and above, I encourage you to hear some good news on Friday in the calls you have been invited to. The information will help you plan your calendars for 2012 and it is very fun and energizing news! Consultants and Sr. Consultants, you'll be getting the scoop on Monday, I believe.

I know there are a lot of calls being offered to you. This one's an easy one to listen to and bubbles with good promise for the future. Can't say any more.... :-)

Doesn't sound like a raise. :(
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You're right! It does not sound like a raise. Bummer. Hopefully we'll be surprised??!
 
Yup! Just saw that e-mail. I was going off what I got in e-mail last night from my upline. LOL Glad to have the details. Not sure what she was referring to with the OCTOBER Host Special Comment.
 
The Host & Guest Special in Oct -- the unglazed Stoneware for 60% & 20% off --
 
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Sheila said:
Yup! Just saw that e-mail. I was going off what I got in e-mail last night from my upline. LOL Glad to have the details. Not sure what she was referring to with the OCTOBER Host Special Comment.
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I think she meant that they can earn the SRB and they can promote the October host special with it.
 
SHOOT!! I just booked a recruiting interview for my call time!! Would anyone who has an earlier call time be willing to share the cal-in information with me??? Pretty please with shaved chocolate and a Playgirl playmate on top drizzled with warm honey???
 
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Chef Kearns said:
Pretty please with shaved chocolate and a Playgirl playmate on top drizzled with warm honey???
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WOW Sandra!!!! If I were on the earlier call I'd DEFINITELY accommodate!!! :D

I'm hoping :pray: that someone on the earlier call will come here with the details...??? All of you ADs out there????

Pretty please with shaved chocolate and a Playgirl playmate on top drizzled with warm honey??? :angel:
 
Becca_in_MD said:
I'm betting on definition 2: initiating action; enterprise.

It's worded as a 2012 initiative, so I assume it starts in Jan. A new partnership with another corporation? We had all of those Pillsbury coupons with the recipe cards when I started. Or we're buying someone out. Man, what if we merged with TS?!?

I'm still placing my money on charitable giving, ie. a revamp of the HWC campaign. Though to be really sure, bet it's NOT something I've thought of. I am never right. :)
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Hubs and I were discussing this a few months ago - remember the survey that came down asking our feelings about pantry lines...and now the new line of pantry items...and right after NC I noticed several of our muckety mucks who are on FB were suddenly becoming friends with several TS muckety mucks...well, we shall see...less than 24 hours away...
 
But TS recently bought up Homemade Gourmet, so that wouldn't seem right....
 
Chef Kearns said:
SHOOT!! I just booked a recruiting interview for my call time!! Would anyone who has an earlier call time be willing to share the cal-in information with me??? Pretty please with shaved chocolate and a Playgirl playmate on top drizzled with warm honey???
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Other than my 2 year old (who obviously doesn't count!), I haven't seen a naked man since I left hubby behind in Tokyo 178 days ago. Man, I'd love to see a Playgirl Playmate right about now! LOL

I'm on 1PM EST call, but don't want to ruin the fun for the ones calling in at 2PM. We could do a PM on FB with the group who wants the spoiler if you girls want to do that. But we'll have to have it set up & ready to go before the call starts. I don't think I can add people to the conversation after we've started.
 
Or it can be posted here and anyone who wants to hear it on the call can just not look until after their call and then can join in the conversation.
 
finley1991 said:
Got this today from my D... still no hint as to what it could be though. :cry:

Team Leaders and above, I encourage you to hear some good news on Friday in the calls you have been invited to. The information will help you plan your calendars for 2012 and it is very fun and energizing news! Consultants and Sr. Consultants, you'll be getting the scoop on Monday, I believe.

I know there are a lot of calls being offered to you. This one's an easy one to listen to and bubbles with good promise for the future. Can't say any more.... :-)

Doesn't sound like a raise. :(
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I'm dropping my business merger idea. On to my next bizarre conspiracy theory-based idea. :roflmao: Initially I thought it was too early for them to announce the incentive trip (remember Oct. 2009 when they announced Disney instead of waiting for Jan.?). Now I'm thinking about the possibility that they've revamped the whole incentive trip program. Not likely. Soooo thinking about some new kind of incentive program - whether it's for us or our hosts (not likely for hosts b/c that would mean new catalogs). Just not sure how it's going to help us plan our calendars for 2012 unless it's a mini-trip opportunity like New Orleans was for this year, but this would be open to everyone if they're doing all of these conference calls.

Can't wait for my call this afternoon. So what time is the earliest call? 1pm CST? I'm staying away from here after noon and will rejoin the discussion after my call.
 
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I agree about the merger... at least I hope not. I thought about another change and maybe something to the host program? But the reality is, HO could change a gazillion different things!And again, like some have said here... we're probably ALL wrong! And wouldn't it be funny if we were! I guess it will be fun to come back and see how far off base we are!!!
 
I am pretty sure I will be underwhelmed...but then it does take a lot to get me excited.
 
jwpamp said:
I am pretty sure I will be underwhelmed...but then it does take a lot to get me excited.
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:roflmao:
:roflmao:
:roflmao:
True, so very true.
 
So you girls want live updates? Any objections to that before I do it?And not sure if 1 is the earliest call or if SD's get a call before that? I did notice that my call in # is different at the 1PM time than the # posted for the 2PM time. I guess that's to keep people from dialing in earlier! LOL
 
I don't want to talk while listening, I just want to be on the earlier call because I have an interview during my call time. I want to be on the call instead of hearing it from everyone after my interview. If you don't wanna share the # with everyone else, could you PM me the 1pm call in information?
 
a merger does not make sense since we are owned by Berkshire. They would buy someone else and run it as a seperate company because Berkshire is only going to buy a profitable company and let it run like it already had.. just like they did with PC
 
They usually ask for your info when you call in, don't they?
 
Janice, not that I remember. Course I could be remembering incorrectly.
 
jwpamp said:
They usually ask for your info when you call in, don't they?
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Yeah. They'll ask for consultant number if you don't call in on the number that's listed for you at HO ...no wait, I remember other calls where we have to state our name and then we get connected.
 
Sheila said:
So you girls want live updates? Any objections to that before I do it?

And not sure if 1 is the earliest call or if SD's get a call before that? I did notice that my call in # is different at the 1PM time than the # posted for the 2PM time. I guess that's to keep people from dialing in earlier! LOL
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I can't be here for my call ( I'll be at my other job :cry: ) So I just want to know!! TIA! :D
 
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Last guest... maybe it has something to do with all of this Hollywood stuff... like a PC tv show???? That publicity would help us book shows...
 
That's what I have been thinking...maybe some type of partnership with TLC or an advertising campaign of some sorts bc it says about helping with bookings.

I guess we will know shortly!
 
My guess is that they'd be ticked if I shared the call in info. But I'm happy to do a spoiler thread. ;)
 
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Well, I guess none of us win the prize for correct answer... :(
 
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