Is Financial Success Guaranteed for Directors in Network Marketing?

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Discussion Overview

The thread explores the financial implications and benefits of becoming a director in network marketing, particularly within the context of Pampered Chef. Participants share their personal experiences regarding commissions, overrides, and various perks associated with directorship.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, questions the financial difference between being a consultant and a director, noting specific benefits like $50/month for booths and free products.
  • Another participant shares that directors receive numerous benefits, including multiple overrides and discounts, suggesting that these perks contribute to financial success.
  • One participant details their personal sales figures, illustrating a significant increase in commission as a director compared to being a consultant.
  • Several users mention the importance of team performance and recruitment in determining financial success as a director.
  • One participant expresses that the personal fulfillment of helping team members is a key benefit of directorship, alongside financial incentives.
  • Another participant emphasizes that the director role can lead to checks that are typically double what they would be as a consultant.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on whether the financial benefits of directorship are substantial enough to justify the role, with some participants expressing strong support for the position while others remain skeptical about the financial guarantees.

Contextual Notes

Participants share a range of experiences, with some focusing on specific financial metrics and others highlighting the emotional rewards of leadership within the team.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants considering the transition to directorship may find the shared experiences and insights valuable for understanding potential financial outcomes and personal satisfaction associated with the role.

phatratz
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I know directors make money off of their recruits, do you really see a difference financially? I know there is the benefit of 1) $50/m for booths and 2) Free Products if your sales are there.

Is it worth it to become a director?
 
Yes, of course if you can keep up with the requirements!They get so much!Go on CC and you can read all the benefits of Directorship...
 
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With 5 recruits making 3% override, a director gets roughly what $75 a month for training?

Am I missing something?
 
Here are just SOME of the benefits:- 3% personal override
- 3% 1st line override
- 3% 2nd line override
- $50/mo. for exhibiting at fairs
- free samples when meeting sales requirements
- $100/yr. professional development
- 30% merchandise discount
- discounted points for incentive programs
- possible production bonus
- special event at National Conference
- additional reports for managing your cluster
- additional director-only training
- Home Office leads
- access to Quick-Start BoxesThe ability to join your friends on Director Chef Success...Motivated yet????
 
Oh, and don't forget your gold whisk charm. ;)
 
janetupnorth said:
Here are just SOME of the benefits:

- 3% personal override
- 3% 1st line override
- 3% 2nd line override
- $50/mo. for exhibiting at fairs
- free samples when meeting sales requirements
- $100/yr. professional development
- 30% merchandise discount
- discounted points for incentive programs
- possible production bonus
- special event at National Conference
- additional reports for managing your cluster
- additional director-only training
- Home Office leads
- access to Quick-Start Boxes

The ability to join your friends on Director Chef Success...

Motivated yet????


Well I don't know about anyone else...but I AM!!! Thanks Janet;)
 
I had $1288 in sales a couple of months ago. According to my commission statement if I had been a consultant I would have made $322. Because I am a director my commission was $760.

Another month I had $2600 in sales and would have made $682. My team didn't do as well that month but I still made a commission of $1,100 that month.

I also get online orders and home office leads which give me sales I wouldn't have if I was not a director. And of course many other benefits!! (see Janet's post)

I would say it's worth it!
 
janetupnorth said:
Oh, and don't forget your gold whisk charm. ;)
...and lower trip points.
 
BethCooks4U said:
I had $1288 in sales a couple of months ago. According to my commission statement if I had been a consultant I would have made $322. Because I am a director my commission was $760.

Another month I had $2600 in sales and would have made $682. My team didn't do as well that month but I still made a commission of $1,100 that month.

I also get online orders and home office leads which give me sales I wouldn't have if I was not a director. And of course many other benefits!! (see Janet's post)

I would say it's worth it!
How many consultants do you have under you?
 
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So you have over 500 in overrides?
 
Career Sales: 300,419.81
Overrides Comm. Sales Comm Amt.
Directors 3.00 Override on Personal 5,026.94 150.81
Directors 3.00 Override on First Cluster 7,489.90 224.70
Total Overrides: 12,516.84 =375.51

Total Commission: 1,732.79
Production Bonus: 125.00 per # of consultant---
Total Adjustments -264.18 mid month

Mid-Month Commission Paid: 239.96
Month-End Commission Paid: 1,593.61
Total Monthly Commission Paid: 1,833.57 total 5 cooking 2 catalogs--- as a consultant i wd have made $1200.00
$500 DIFFERENCE!!!
 
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It depends on how the sales are for me and for the team and the make up of my team. We get a production bonus based on our downline (FD, personally recruited consultants, other consultants...). Mine is about $100. That is meant to be used to put the meeting together and get incentives for the team. And then there's the 3% override on all my sales and all the sales of those on my team. I have between 16 and 20 any given month.
 
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Production Bonus: 125.00 per # of consultant---

I don't understand what this is...
 
phatratz said:
Production Bonus: 125.00 per # of consultant---

I don't understand what this is...
Did my last post explain it for you?
 
FOR each consultant -you receive an override-i think cons (personal) $7 $5 downline
future is $10 monthly and it goes up
 
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honestly when I realized the 2% increase and on my sales--I said why not--
and went for it---
the best part of Directorship is making a difference for the teamates- Being thanked is PRICELESS
 
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So, the $100 $$ paid to you to hold meeting and such, or it is added into your commission base and you get your 31%?

So, for you 100$ do you get the $100 or $31?
 
In the upcoming June Consultant News, they have the Director benefits listed. Which is another benefit. You receive your Director edition of the CN before Future Directors and Consultants. I received mine two days ago.
 
As a director, my checks are usually double what they would be if I were a consultant. To me, that's worth it!!!!!
 
phatratz said:
So, the $100 $$ paid to you to hold meeting and such, or it is added into your commission base and you get your 31%?

So, for you 100$ do you get the $100 or $31?
I don't understand your question ...well, let me try.

The $100 example is the amount that is earned. It is added after the % of commission is determined and is not based on commission but on the makeup of the team.
 
the $100 is professional development-ex: we did a live event-
and chipped in=)
Home
the $50 is monthly for the events to gather leads etc---
 
BethCooks4U said:
...and lower trip points.

Yup, that is listed under discounted points for incentive programs...
 
The best way to explain the Monthly Production Bonus is to log onto Consultant's Corner. On the Frequently visited Links click on Director Policies.
Go to the bottom of page 2 (Adobe page 3) and view the examples.
 
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Thanks everyone, you helped a lot
 
MORFIA said:
honestly when I realized the 2% increase and on my sales--I said why not--
and went for it---
the best part of Directorship is making a difference for the teamates- Being thanked is PRICELESS


this is really the best part...we can't take money with us (just like we can't pay the mortgage with thank you's!;) ) but helping others achieve their goals is a wonderful feeling! All of the Director perks are great and what I love is that PC gives us everything we need to achieve it and maintain it!
 
Phatratz, I was just looking thru this thread...are you a consultant for PC? for how long? Directorship is the only way to build your business!
 
jwpamp said:
Phatratz, I was just looking thru this thread...are you a consultant for PC? for how long? Directorship is the only way to build your business!
She is a consultant for PC but I don't know how long...I think for a few months now...
 
You're still thinking small5 recruits is where it starts. Remember the Breck commercials when we were young (I may be older than you - ha, ha). You tell 2 friends and they tell 2 friends.

As you and your team continues to recruit you will see your team continue to grow. One month you may have 5 recruits and within 30 days you could see that double to 10 if you teach your team members to ask everyone from the day they sign to join this business with them.

Keep doing the math. Each month anyone signs a recruit on your team and they try to earn their new consultant bonus by doing 1250 in sales you will earn the 3% commission. Right now, your Director is earning that 3% on everyone YOU recruit. Wouldn't it be nice if YOU were earning the 3%.

Is it worth it to me? YES. My team is small and my commission override each month is the same as if I did 3 more shows a month.
 
I heard before that Directors get money for each person who attends NC. I thought is was $50 each. Is this true?
 
pampchefrhondab said:
I heard before that Directors get money for each person who attends NC. I thought is was $50 each. Is this true?
No that is not true.
 

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