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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses the eligibility of new consultants to purchase host specials from shows booked from their own shows. Participants share their personal experiences and interpretations of the policies regarding host benefits and discounts available to consultants.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses concern about not being able to afford cookware at personal order prices and seeks clarification on purchasing host specials.
  • Another participant shares that consultants cannot purchase host specials from shows booked from their own shows but suggests reaching $150 in sales to qualify for a catalog show and obtain the host special.
  • One participant appreciates the suggestion of pursuing outside orders to reach the sales goal for a catalog show.
  • Another participant notes that consultants do not receive booking benefits or past host discounts, referencing specific sections in the business guide and policies.
  • One participant mentions a belief that if the original show occurred before signing as a consultant, booking benefits might still apply, suggesting checking with headquarters for confirmation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the eligibility for booking benefits based on the timing of the original show in relation to signing as a consultant. No clear consensus emerges on this point.

Contextual Notes

Participants share their interpretations of company policies based on personal experiences, with some referencing specific guidelines from the business manual.

Who May Find This Useful

New consultants navigating the policies related to host specials and discounts may find this discussion relevant.

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Happy Labor Day!
As a new consultant, I came across this question while looking at my meager cookware inventory....
Am I able to purchase the host special from someone's show who booked from mine?
I searched the policy manual online and can't find the answer. There is no way that I can currently afford to increase my cookware stock at a personal order price and I just held my own show last month.
Any answers will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks so much

Linda:confused:
 
Unfortunately you can't (since you are now a consultant) - if you are able to get enough loose orders during September to reach $150 in sales - you can then put it in as a catalog show and get the host special of cookware for yourself.
 
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Thank you so much - I do think my director told me that awhile back but I think I was secretly hoping I didnt understand her correctly. The outside order idea is very well worth pursuing. I appreciate the suggestion.
Linda;)
 
Because you are the consultant, you don't get the booking benefit or past host discount. It's in the section that mentions holding your own kick-off/grand opening party in the business guide. And in the policies and procedures, it's on pg. 5 under Consultant-hosted Shows.

Could you hold a fall open house? Maybe you could round up enough sales to have it count as a show so you can get the host special. Another thing is that on the supply order you can purchase the 1.5 qt. covered saucepan at a discount. Or if you wait till your fourth month, it'll be your Kit Enhancement month and you can buy things at 40% off.

Hope that helps! :)
 
I was under the impression that if your original show was BEFORE you signed, then you could take advantage of the booking benefit...at least my consultants who did that were able to do it. To be safe, I'd check with HO.
 
Chefstover2 said:
I was under the impression that if your original show was BEFORE you signed, then you could take advantage of the booking benefit...at least my consultants who did that were able to do it. To be safe, I'd check with HO.
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Yes, that is correct.

If it's a "consultant as host show" AFTER you sign, you don't get any booking benefits, or commission on the discounted products.
 

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