Should I Spend the $150 to Stay Active?

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around the decision of whether to spend $150 to stay active as a Pampered Chef consultant, with participants sharing their personal experiences and thoughts on the value of the changeover kit and maintaining activity in their business.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses concern about the cost of the changeover kit while needing specific items for their business.
  • Another participant, identifying as a consultant, describes the Deep Covered Baker as essential for shows and mentions the benefits of the changeover kit, including catalogs and new recipes.
  • Several users mention their hesitation to spend money while wanting to stay active in their business.
  • One participant shares their decision to invest in their business and commit to a more consistent schedule, highlighting the importance of integrity in follow-up and service.
  • Another participant notes the tax benefits of purchasing groceries for recipe testing as a consultant.
  • One participant discusses their efforts to hold a show to meet sales goals after experiencing a drop in activity.
  • Another participant mentions being technically inactive but plans to receive the changeover kit soon and intends to make calls to generate business without spending money.
  • One participant shares their experience of scrambling to gather orders to maintain their career sales despite not actively working recently.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the necessity and value of spending money to stay active, with some participants emphasizing the importance of maintaining activity and others expressing hesitation about the costs involved.

Contextual Notes

Participants share a range of personal experiences related to their business activity levels, financial considerations, and the impact of spending on their overall success as consultants.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants considering the financial implications of staying active and those seeking to understand different perspectives on the changeover kit and its benefits.

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I do need a deep covered baker and a few items for other girls at work but the cost is a little steep for me. Is the change over kit worth it? And.. I really want to give myself a chance with PC.
 
The Deep covered Baker is an essential (and can be a tax right off for you) at shows. If you have friends at work that are wanting to order, yes, go for it. The change over kit will give you 25 catalogs, the new recipes, and excitement for making your PC business work for you.
 
I am in the same situation at this very moment. I do have several shows for February but my two for January fell through. I have one outside order and plenty of things to order for myself. Just holding back cause I don't really want to spend the money. I want to stay active though. Just debating...
 
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Thank you so much Julie for your answer! It's the encouragement and push I needed right now.
 
If you are serious about your business, staying active is important. You don't want to lose your career sales. Once you've hit $15,000 that increase does make a difference in the paycheck.
 
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okay, I did it! The worse that happens is that I get to cook a great meal for my family in 30 minutes! Best wishes to you Audra and your business.
 
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Yes, that's true, Julie, I never thought of that. Now, I know why you're a Team Leader! I do want to take my business more seriously and have others see that I conduct my business with integrity in regards to follow up and service. I decided to invest in my business and I will commit to participating in a more consistent schedule by having others want to commit with me and have a party! Now, I'm off to my facebook page to let my circle know that I'm still in the running. Have a great night, Julie.
 
Good for you ElChef. Don't forget if you are trying out some recipes for your family to share at shows, save the receipts for taxes. I shared this with the cashier tonight. I asked her to ring up the first part of my groceries on a separate receipt for my taxes. "I didn't know we could take off our groceries on our taxes", she said. I told her she could if she was a Pampered Chef consultant trying out a new recipe at home. I share my recipe with her, gave her my business card to look at more recipes on my website. I'll follow up with her when I go in later. Good luck! I would like to hear how things go. You can join me as a friend on facebook -Julie Lockhart-McMinnville, OR (I have a penguin snow globe as my picture).
 
This is a discussion I just had with my director. I'm active with my $150, but my team didn't make their $2500 goal...so I'm holding a $300 show to submit for Feb even though if I submitted it I'd at least make my $750 goal for January. My January fell apart, and I only ended up with one show. Next month will be better!!
 
Are you facing your 2nd month of inactivity (losing career sales) or did you have sales in January?Because I am technically "inactive" right now but have been told I'll get the changeover kit in February. (By then I should have a show in the bag.) I plan to make a ton of phone calls and send an email blast in an effort to NOT spend the money myself!Be sure to put any money you spend on your own kitchen as a "consultant gift" so you can claim it on your taxes.
 
I JUST scrapped together some orders to not lose my career sales (over 90,000.00!). I grant I have not been working at all....LOTS has been going on. But I have shows for February & March already. We are moving at the end of April but I am not worried about maintaining my sales.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I spend the $150 to stay active in Pampered Chef?

Deciding whether to spend the $150 to stay active in Pampered Chef depends on your personal goals and commitment to the business. If you plan to continue selling and engaging with customers, this investment can help maintain your status and access to resources.

What benefits do I get for spending the $150?

By spending the $150, you maintain your active status, which allows you to earn commissions, access exclusive promotions, and participate in training and support programs. This investment can also help you stay connected with your team and the Pampered Chef community.

What happens if I don’t spend the $150?

If you choose not to spend the $150, you may become inactive, which means you will lose access to commissions, promotions, and other benefits. Additionally, you may miss out on valuable training and networking opportunities that can help grow your business.

Can I earn back the $150 through sales?

Yes, many consultants find that they can quickly earn back the $150 through sales. By actively promoting products and engaging with customers, you can generate enough income to cover this investment and potentially earn even more.

Is there a way to reduce the cost of staying active?

Some consultants look for ways to reduce costs by hosting parties, collaborating with other consultants, or leveraging promotions. Additionally, consider setting sales goals that can help you cover the $150 through commissions from your sales efforts.

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