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.

The Director kit is based on Level 3 of the Sell-a-thon in June. :)
 
I placed my order on July 31st and ordered some new paperwork and plan on ordering my new catalogs towards the end of August. I spent $35 on supplies and $135 on samples. I spent so little on the samples because I earned Level 3! Love it!:D

I ordered Pkg E,F, Grill Pan, Grill Press and the Large Grooved Cutting Board.:)
 
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BethCooks4U said:
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.

Really, 25 catalogs for each recruit until we become directors? Yeaaa!
 
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Pampered Laura said:
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

Laura, don't you have to earn $1250 the 3 months before the samples are sent out? Are you saying that anytime we become directors in the season (as long as we do the 3 months sales requirements) we'll get the level 3 sample package? That will be nice! My goal is to promote by October (the director training is coming to my state). Hoping to sign #6 tomorrow, but only have 2 qualified... one of which is not active status... and 2 of the 5 already signed quit (one was a kit napper).
 
its_me_susan said:
Laura, don't you have to earn $1250 the 3 months before the samples are sent out? Are you saying that anytime we become directors in the season (as long as we do the 3 months sales requirements) we'll get the level 3 sample package? That will be nice! My goal is to promote by October (the director training is coming to my state). Hoping to sign #6 tomorrow, but only have 2 qualified... one of which is not active status... and 2 of the 5 already signed quit (one was a kit napper).
You have to sell $1,250 in products for 3 of the 4 designated months before the new products come out. This season was March, April, May, June. If you promote in October and you had 3 of those 4 months with sales of $1,250 you will get the fall director package!!

edit: correction on which months we could earn the products
 
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Beth - I believe it is 3 of the 4 months before you promote is when you have to sell $1250. I should be promoting September 1, so I have to sell $1250 in 3 of the following: May, June, July and August. I also believe we have until December 1 to promote and get the fall products...I could be wrong on that one.
 
Yep. Before December 1st (per home office), and $1250 in the 3 months before you promote (per home office)...
I do around $4k a month, so I should be okay as soon as I promote - regardless if HO is wrong (again). LOL ! :D
 
Ok then I stand corrected. The requirement is stated in the director agreement, I believe, so just double check that if in doubt. ;)
 
SO far I have spent 54.00 in supplies......But I am getting ready to order some more next week!!!
 
Cindycooks said:
Just realized I forgot to order show planners for the hosts but I have some S/S ones which will be fine.

The show planners didn't change. I was going to order some, but noticed that they weren't showing as being updated! I was glad, too... I have a whole unopened pack still. :o

I ordered very small!! Just under $50, ordering just 25 catalogs and some order forms, and of course the new Season's Best! I'll place a larger order in Sept, after I get some commission. I took all of July off, so need to step it up for August and get my Fall rolling!!!
 
We were going to order the small package that included the new cutting board and mandolin, but now after hearing the negative reviews about the mandolin, I may just wait until kit enhancement time to get the cutting board.
 
I haven't ordered my supplies yet. I'm holding out as long as I can. I have $2 in PC bucks from my director (yes, I typed that right, $2) but I have two new recruits signing. If they both qualify fast (they are both wanting that knife), then I will get $100 more in PC bucks. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
 
I spent $89 on supplies. I haven't even bought sample packages yet. I have alot of shows lined up for the fall so far so hopefully everyone will hold their shows.
 
Well I went ahead a prepared my samples order but my future hubby said don't hit the send button until next week when he gets paid...... urgggg... frustrating when ur dying to see ur new products.. I am ordering the smaller packages........... but I am going to order the larger ones' too!!!!
 

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