I am just starting PC. I really love the company and cooking so it seems like a perfect match. My question is this. I am worried about staring out at only 20% profit. I looked into MaryKay and Premiere Jewelry witch both have 50%. I know the products are more moderately priced and so will sell better but I don't want to kill myself for a small paycheck. So my question is do you make enough for the time you spend? Thanks for the input!
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Discussion Overview
The thread centers around the experiences of participants who are starting or have recently started as consultants with Pampered Chef. They discuss concerns about initial profit margins, particularly the starting commission rate of 20%, and share personal experiences regarding earnings and the effort required to succeed in the business.
Discussion Character
- Anecdotal
- Opinion-based
Main Points Raised
- One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses concern about starting with a 20% profit margin compared to other companies with higher rates.
- Another participant shares their experience of averaging $300 a month with 1-3 parties, noting that increased effort can lead to higher earnings.
- Several users mention that while the starting commission is 20%, it can increase based on the number of shows held and sales made.
- One participant reports an average commission of 23% and highlights that they have consistently earned more than the starting percentage.
- Another participant states that they earned back their kit cost with their first show, indicating that initial earnings can be substantial.
- One participant mentions that the lack of inventory and additional costs, such as hostess gifts, makes the commission structure more favorable compared to other companies.
- Several participants express satisfaction with their earnings relative to the time invested, with some stating it feels more like fun than work.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Views differ regarding the initial commission rate and its implications for earnings. While some participants express concern about the 20% starting rate, others report higher average commissions and satisfaction with their earnings based on effort put into the business.
Contextual Notes
Participants share personal experiences and earnings, emphasizing the variability based on individual effort and the number of shows conducted. The discussion reflects a range of experiences from those just starting to those with more established practices.
Who May Find This Useful
New or prospective Pampered Chef consultants may find this discussion helpful in understanding the potential earnings and experiences of others in similar positions.
ange13
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I don't know about the jewelry but with mary kay you have to buy inventory, so the only reason it's 50% is because you need to recoup what you've already gotten into it!
With PC, you start at 20%, but you can always give yourself a raise by doing more shows a month. also no inventory to keep at all.
And, you get paid what you put into it. Meaning if you only work the business at 20%, that's all you're going to make. For some people that's just what they need, others really throw themselves into it and make quite a bit more.
This year so far I've averaged about $300 a month, doing only 1-3 parties a month. My fall will be more than double that because I have started putting more time into it, so I have a fuller schedule.
make it what you want and good luck!!!
With PC, you start at 20%, but you can always give yourself a raise by doing more shows a month. also no inventory to keep at all.
And, you get paid what you put into it. Meaning if you only work the business at 20%, that's all you're going to make. For some people that's just what they need, others really throw themselves into it and make quite a bit more.
This year so far I've averaged about $300 a month, doing only 1-3 parties a month. My fall will be more than double that because I have started putting more time into it, so I have a fuller schedule.
make it what you want and good luck!!!
AJPratt
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ChefinHarmony
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Never just 20%I have NEVER received only 20% commission! My average commission is 23%. I just hit my $15K mark so now I will get 2% more. I started back in December and looked back through the months. I only do about 3-4 shows a month, but every month was about 24%. Just something to think about...
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With the 'average' show, at 20% comission you would make around $100. If you average about 4 hours total for the show (actual show time, driving, inputing into computer) you would make $25/hour. Not bad
Like someone else mentioned....the more sales you have in a month, the higher your comission is. PC rewards you more for working harder. I don't know about the other companies, but w/PC SEVERAL times in the year you get to earn FREE products & other rewards based on you sales also! I've been doing 4-6 shows a month & have been averaging $600-700 per month.
This is truly an awesome company!
Like someone else mentioned....the more sales you have in a month, the higher your comission is. PC rewards you more for working harder. I don't know about the other companies, but w/PC SEVERAL times in the year you get to earn FREE products & other rewards based on you sales also! I've been doing 4-6 shows a month & have been averaging $600-700 per month.
This is truly an awesome company!
Chef Michelle D
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You only had to spend $90.00 to start PC with MK you have to spend $100's of dollars to start and keep an inventory. Also with MK you have to pay for the host's gift with PC you don't. The 50% looks good but you don't really get the whole 50%. With PC you do, it's all you about what you put into yoru business. Good Luck
beepampered
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I don't know about other direct sales companies but PC is fairly easy in my opinion. My FIRST paycheck with four shows (one of them lest than $200) was $500! I think that's amazing since I don't like to cook, didn't know the products at all and couldn't answer any questions. My husband was amazed as well for as little effort as he saw me put into it. Since last Nov, I have earned money, gotten hundreds of dollars of FREE products that I would never be able to justify buying, and given my husband the chance to be the main guy with the kids (as well as giving me an outlet).
Now, don't get me wrong, I still spend more time than I should on much of this business so my hourly rate wouldn't average to $25. I do buy paperwork, postage and other supplies so it's not all profit; however, it is worth it.
I'm not a director, but I think you don't start making the easy money until you have quite a few people under you. I see it as planting seeds. If you stay in any business long enough, you should see a profit later. PC just makes it easy to keep the motivation to do. No Inventory is the BEST.
Now, don't get me wrong, I still spend more time than I should on much of this business so my hourly rate wouldn't average to $25. I do buy paperwork, postage and other supplies so it's not all profit; however, it is worth it.
I'm not a director, but I think you don't start making the easy money until you have quite a few people under you. I see it as planting seeds. If you stay in any business long enough, you should see a profit later. PC just makes it easy to keep the motivation to do. No Inventory is the BEST.
AJPratt
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cat
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Carrie: Sorry, but I didn't answer the second part of your post. I feel that what I am paid is more than worth the time I spend, because it doesn't feel like work at all. I'll look at my commission and can't believe someone even gave me a dime for laughing my butt off and meeting some really great people. Now don't get me wrong, not everyone is my new best friend but some people I just can't see not being a part of their life or them a part of mine!
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I just became a consultant in March and it is so worth it. I am PT and my first show was $808 which more than paid my kit, so I was very pleased. Most months I have made 22%+, but I think 2 months I only made 20%. Go for it! If you like to meet people, talk and have fun you will enjoy it. The money is there, but it's just how much effort you want to put into it. I work another FT job which I intend to continue, so I don't do as much as many people. Oh yeah, the free products are great, too!
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What is the average profit margin for Pampered Chef consultants?
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