Just Curious... How Much Did You Spend on

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Discussion Overview

This thread explores participants' spending on fall and winter supplies, with many sharing their personal experiences regarding the amounts spent and the use of TPC dollars. There are also inquiries about discounts and incentives related to recruiting and product orders.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal, Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions spending $59 on supplies and inquires about discounts for directors on recruiting materials.
  • Several participants share that they spent nothing or minimal amounts due to TPC credits, with one noting a $360 credit that allowed for more spending without personal cost.
  • Another participant reports spending $148.50, expressing a desire to invest in a rolling tote in the future.
  • One participant notes spending $77 on extra Season's Best to distribute at a show.
  • Another participant shares a spending amount of $179, stating they typically order infrequently.
  • One participant mentions spending $175, highlighting their order of multiple seasoning mixes and expressing disappointment over receiving an incorrect apron.
  • One participant reports spending $259, emphasizing that their order was covered by TPC dollars and detailing the items purchased for promotional purposes.
  • Another participant states they have $150 in PC dollars to spend but have not yet placed an order.
  • One participant shares spending $75 on supplies and $160 on samples, noting the benefits of having samples for selling.
  • Several participants discuss the earning of PC dollars through recruiting, with one seeking clarification on how these dollars are awarded.
  • One participant expresses pride in a fellow consultant's achievement and inquires about the details of their recognition.
  • Another participant mentions spending around $50-$75 monthly on supplies but notes that recent credits have reduced their out-of-pocket expenses.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the amounts spent on supplies, with some participants sharing significant expenditures while others report spending little to nothing due to credits. There is no clear consensus on the specifics of earning PC dollars related to recruiting.

Contextual Notes

Participants share a range of personal experiences regarding their spending habits and the use of TPC dollars, reflecting individual circumstances and varying levels of engagement in the business.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants interested in understanding spending patterns and the use of TPC dollars may find this discussion relevant.

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its_me_susan
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your fall/winter supplies?

I'm about to spend $59! Do directors get a discount on recruiting & super starter flyers? I know they get the low shipping throughout the month (not just once like us).
 
I spent nuthin'!! Woo Hoo - thanks to the TPC $360 credit...gotta love that!
I would have spent about $95 otherwise! (but that's cuz it's so easy to spend more when it's someone else's money - I woulda been a lot more picky choosey if I were actually PAYING for it)
 
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dannyzmom said:
I spent nuthin'!! Woo Hoo - thanks to the TPC $360 credit...gotta love that!
I would have spent about $95 otherwise! (but that's cuz it's so easy to spend more when it's someone else's money - I woulda been a lot more picky choosey if I were actually PAYING for it)
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Caroline, you made TPC this year??? Congratulations!!! Was that for your team? Or does everyone in the cluster get the credit or just the director?
 
I just spent way too much! $148.50 and it was going to be even more if I added the rolling tote to go! Next month I think I will invest in it! Gotta get my Fall booked to pay for it and start making some $$$$$!
 
I spent $77 / I ordered extra season's best to give away at my Sneak preview show.
 
mine was $179-----yes...i spent a lot BUT i only usually do 1-2 orders every 6 months.
 
Mine was about 175.00...but I ordered 6 packages of the fiesta seasoning mix. I cannot believe they are getting rid of the salsa alltogether. I was hoping they would split them up into singles. I was glad to see the guac. in singles. I have some customers who only want the salsa and some who only want the guac. I would like to see more of these types of products.

I was disappointed with my order. I ordered a new apron and was wanting the "discover the chef in you" printed on it. The order form showed it in blue and stated that the blue products were the new updated products, but I received the old apron. I have emailed HO to see if the other one is available yet or what happened.
 
This is kind of scary... I just spent $259! But, Mine was FREE! TPC dollars RULE! I ordered all I should need until Mid October. At first I was embarrassed that I spent so much but, I ordered items like Move up to Upper level Directorship, Training and Coaching Super starters, lots of bridal registry info and tons of catalogs. I do 2-3 shows a week so this isn't too bad considering the payback. I figure that $.39 catalog is the best advertisement I have. I want everyone I know to have one by their cookbooks with my name on it! I tell them to give me a call if there is a problem, a cooking question , they want to order a product or want to have a show to get a lot of products FREE. It seems to work for me.
 
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mrssyvo said:
I spent $77 / I ordered extra season's best to give away at my Sneak preview show.
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Shoot I forgot to order Season's Best!!!! Uggghhhhh!
 
Havent placed my order yet but I do have $150 in PC dollars to spend!!!
 
I spent $75 on supplies and $160 on samples! I fugure that I would buy it any as a customer, so I may as well get the discount and sell more by having a sample!
 
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Cindycooks said:
Havent placed my order yet but I do have $150 in PC dollars to spend!!!
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HOW DO y'all get these? I assume you don't buy them but somehow earned them?

thanks
 
You get $5O PC dollars when your first 5 recruits qualify. Sweet huh? Also, Directors can order them to use as incentives.....for example...we had a cash crock that 5 PC dollars went in every cluster meeting. I can't remember the details right now but I do knwo that the names stayed in the crock and that you had to have a show minimum.........
 
its_me_susan said:
Caroline, you made TPC this year??? Congratulations!!! Was that for your team? Or does everyone in the cluster get the credit or just the director?
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I earned TPC in Personal Sales...just me, not my team.
 
You get $5O PC dollars when your first 5 recruits qualify
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Somebody clarify this for me. OK - I have a total of 7 recruits but only 5 qualifies (2 were kitnappers). I have gotten a total of $200 in PC Dollars. Should I be getting $50 more PC Dollars for my recruit that qualified the end of June - or are the dollars only on your first 5 recruits whether or not they qualify. Know what I am sayiing - sorta hard to explain. I keep wondering whether or not that 5th check is gonna show up - not that I am really complaining.....
 
You get $5O PC dollars when your first 5 recruits qualify
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Somebody clarify this for me. OK - I have a total of 7 recruits but only 5 qualified (2 were kitnappers). I have gotten a total of $200 in PC Dollars. Should I be getting $50 more PC Dollars for my recruit that qualified the end of June - or are the dollars only on your first 5 recruits whether or not they qualify. Know what I am sayiing - sorta hard to explain. I keep wondering whether or not that 5th check is gonna show up - not that I am really complaining.....

BTW - one recruit from way back in Feb, who I thought was a kitnapper has all of a sudden decided to become active and is putting together a catalog show and then going full swing in Sept. What about her since she was my 2nd recruit?
 
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Cindycooks said:
Somebody clarify this for me. OK - I have a total of 7 recruits but only 5 qualified (2 were kitnappers). I have gotten a total of $200 in PC Dollars. Should I be getting $50 more PC Dollars for my recruit that qualified the end of June - or are the dollars only on your first 5 recruits whether or not they qualify. Know what I am sayiing - sorta hard to explain. I keep wondering whether or not that 5th check is gonna show up - not that I am really complaining.....

BTW - one recruit from way back in Feb, who I thought was a kitnapper has all of a sudden decided to become active and is putting together a catalog show and then going full swing in Sept. What about her since she was my 2nd recruit?
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you get the $50 with each of your 1st 5 qualifying consultants. Sometimes it takes a few weeks to receive it. Why not call PC and see?

CAROLINE I AM SO SO PROUD OF YOU! What's the ring look like? How many shows did you average?
 
Cindycooks said:
Somebody clarify this for me. OK - I have a total of 7 recruits but only 5 qualifies (2 were kitnappers). I have gotten a total of $200 in PC Dollars. Should I be getting $50 more PC Dollars for my recruit that qualified the end of June - or are the dollars only on your first 5 recruits whether or not they qualify. Know what I am sayiing - sorta hard to explain. I keep wondering whether or not that 5th check is gonna show up - not that I am really complaining.....
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You only get the $50 for the first 5 qualified recruits but you should receive the 25 free catalogs for all recruits until you promote.
 
its_me_susan said:
you get the $50 with each of your 1st 5 qualifying consultants. Sometimes it takes a few weeks to receive it. Why not call PC and see?

CAROLYN I AM SO SO PROUD OF YOU! What's the ring look like? How many shows did you average?
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Aw thanks Susan!!!
The ring is gold, a cluster setting with 12 rubies...it's HUGE! And for the next 6 years, every time I earn TPC they will add a diamond to the setting!
 
I usually spend around $50-$75/month on supplies...it depends. Of course, I have been receiving FREE catalogs and PC dollars the last few months, so I really haven't spent anything!

This recruiting thing has some nice perks!

WOO-HOO!:p
 
Cindycooks said:
Somebody clarify this for me. OK - I have a total of 7 recruits but only 5 qualified (2 were kitnappers). I have gotten a total of $200 in PC Dollars. Should I be getting $50 more PC Dollars for my recruit that qualified the end of June - or are the dollars only on your first 5 recruits whether or not they qualify. Know what I am sayiing - sorta hard to explain. I keep wondering whether or not that 5th check is gonna show up - not that I am really complaining.....

BTW - one recruit from way back in Feb, who I thought was a kitnapper has all of a sudden decided to become active and is putting together a catalog show and then going full swing in Sept. What about her since she was my 2nd recruit?
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For your first 5 qualified recruits (no matter what order you recruited them in), you'll get $50 PC Dollars. If your recruit goes inactive before qualifying, you will NOT get the $50 PC Dollars even if she comes back and qualifies.
You'll be getting a call from PC to ask you if you'd like to be a Director when you hold 5 qualified and still active consultants in your 1st line.

HTH! :)
 
What did you order from the sample kits? I earned the first level and wanted ideas on what I should order to show everyone.
I know i want the grill pan and press. Not sure of what else! any ideas?
 
I plan on promoting to Director here in the next month or two, and when I do, I'll get the Director box with a ton of samples... so I'm not ordering a bunch. I am ordering package E, package F, most of the open stock items and the Grill Pan.
I have $150 in PC Dollars, so it'll cost me around $110+ tax
 
So, Laura...how many cheffers are you going to have staying with you at Leadership Summit ?!?
 
Haha :) I think a bunch of us are actually planning on getting a hotel downtown for Leadership, rather than driving each day! I'm about 40 minutes north of downtown Dallas, and really don't wanna fight traffic every morning!
Wouldnt that be a hoot to have a ton of PC cheffers for a sleepover? LOLPS: I plan on walking as a new Director at Leadership... will yall scream for me? :D
 
Laura, It sounds like you're so close to your goal! How many do you need to qualify before you can promote?
 
One. She has her shows scheduled for this month... so we'll see! :o

And, I just signed another today, who plans on qual. by the end of Aug... and have 7 more on the fence. One of my consultants just signed HER first recruit yesterday, too. It's an exciting time for our whole team!

I had TWO kitnappers in a row. :eek: but I'm so glad I hung in there... I have a fabulous upline that really works with me! :D
 
I spent about $65 for paperwork supplies. I had to cut back what I really wanted. I'll have to wait until I book some shows to pay for it.
 
Just spent $86 on supplies and ordered the grill press on Samples ($14). All FREE!!! And I still have $50 left in PC Dollars. Saving the rest until I decide what else I want. Just realized I forgot to order show planners for the hosts but I have some S/S ones which will be fine.
Y'all have to recruit, I'm just saying it is the BEST! I think the PC Dollars and the Home Depot Card & Knives is such a great recruiting incentive! I always forget to mention the PC Dollars for your first 5 recruits!
 
What do you all get in a directors box???
 
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