My Monthly Battle: Working to Make the 'Sucker' Go Green

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around participants expressing their feelings about the monthly sales tracking system used by Pampered Chef. Many share their frustrations regarding the initial zero sales at the start of each month and the anticipation of seeing their sales figures turn green.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses dislike for seeing their sales figure at zero at the beginning of the month, feeling it is a motivational tactic that adds pressure.
  • Another participant shares their experience of not being able to see their sales exceed $2500 for the first time, suggesting they need to submit shows earlier in the month.
  • One participant congratulates another on their successful month, indicating a desire to see specific statistics reflected in their performance.
  • Another participant mentions the ability to view sales in the "year at a glance" section, highlighting a feature of the tracking system.
  • One participant humorously refers to the pressure of the sales tracking as "Pavlov training," indicating a shared sentiment about the motivation behind the system.
  • Another participant notes frustration with the delay in finalizing sales figures until the 10th of the month, especially after submitting shows late in the previous month.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express a shared frustration regarding the initial zero sales figure and the timing of sales finalization, indicating a lack of consensus on the effectiveness of the motivational aspect of the system.

Contextual Notes

Participants are sharing personal experiences related to their sales tracking and performance within the Pampered Chef consultant framework, reflecting on their individual challenges and successes.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants who experience similar feelings about the sales tracking system or those looking to connect with others facing the same challenges may find this discussion relevant.

Sheila
Sheila
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Is it just me, or does anybody else hate to see that sucker zero out at the beginning of every month?
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I know it's a motivational thing to make us get off our butt and get busy, but I seriously HATE seeing it at ZERO!!!
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I work hard to get it to go green as fast as I can every month.
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I guess their evil plan is working, huh?
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LOL I was just thinking this...especially because I never got to see it say that I submitted over $2500 (my first time!) *sigh* I guess I should work harder at holding and submitting shows early in the month if I want to enjoy seeing that high sales number!
 
LOL Michelle....I wanted to see my stats showing 2 active sr consultant lines.

Congrats on such a successful month! :)
 
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You girls will be able to see that in the "year at a glance" section. ;)
 
Thanks Sheila! I wanted to see green across the board! Dang Pavlov training! Ha Ha
 
Oh sure you can! Just go to the performance tracker and and choose September. I hate seeing it too, though! I know I had consultants submitting shows last night, and my personal cluster sales may be the highest for us yet! My organizational will be too. WHAHOO!
 
Jolie_Paradoxe said:
Thanks Sheila! I wanted to see green across the board! Dang Pavlov training! Ha Ha
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Are you a Director yet?
 
I hate it as well, and I also hate that it takes them to the 10th of the month to get our prior month's sales finalized! That's what happens when you submit shows on the 27th, 28th, and 30th- you have to wait until the 10th to see the end results :p
 

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"My Monthly Battle: Working to Make the 'Sucker' Go Green" is a personal journey focused on the challenges and strategies involved in promoting sustainable practices within the direct sales industry, particularly through the lens of Pampered Chef products. It highlights the importance of eco-friendly choices and how individuals can make a positive impact while engaging in direct sales.

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