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Discussion Overview
This thread discusses the frustrations and experiences of participants regarding commission structures related to host specials and discounted items in Pampered Chef sales. Participants share their feelings about receiving no commission on sales made through past hosts and express varying opinions on the implications of host specials on their earnings.
Discussion Character
- Opinion-based
- Anecdotal
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses frustration over receiving $0 commission on a $216 sale due to the past host's purchase.
- Another participant mentions a desire for some commission on host specials, suggesting that emailing Home Office might influence policy changes.
- Several users note that while commission would be appreciated, they value the business generated by host specials more.
- One participant shares their experience of losing out on commission due to a past host purchasing expensive items at a discount.
- Another participant highlights that they do not have to pay for host specials, contrasting their experience with other direct sales companies.
- One participant mentions that they try to communicate to hosts that they do not earn commission on host specials, framing it as a selling point for the deals available.
- Several participants reflect on how the lack of commission on discounted items impacts their overall earnings and business strategy.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Views differ among participants regarding the fairness and impact of commission structures on host specials, with some expressing frustration and others accepting the current system as part of the business model.
Contextual Notes
Participants share personal experiences and opinions based on their individual sales situations and the nature of host specials in the Pampered Chef business model.
Who May Find This Useful
Consultants within the Pampered Chef community who are navigating similar issues with commission structures and host specials may find these discussions relevant.
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trps said:
It does make it hard when we don't earn anything off of the host specials. :cry:
My upline, Chris Manion, once told me when I brought this same issue up that the company make NOTHING on half price items and usually looses some money. So they will not pay us or offer incentive points for these items because of that. I could see where they were coming.
Because of course, remember that if they pay you...they pay up to your Director, your upline Director etc....that is quite a lot when you add it up. As a Director with $4000+ in sales, you make 30%, your Director can make either 3-4%, their Director 3-4%, their Director 3-4% and their Director 1%. I think I have those percentages right. So this can be 43% paid out in commissions. Makes you realize why the company doesn't pay on the 50% and 60% off items.
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I think the 1/2 price host benefit is awesome. No commission or points is fine with me...I love the business it gives me. (And I love that we don't tie the half-price combos to the number of bookings a host receives like some other companies do....that is icky.)
leggy
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My aunt sells jewelry and they have to pay for part of their hosts special and CC charges. Sure she makes more money on her business than we do (50%) but she has more out of pocket expenses that we don't.
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.I'm working really hard to make sure that doesn't happen in February - I am really stressing the free product value of sales, and also the extra bonuses this month - like the Mix n Scraper free with 12 orders, and the sprinkles free with a $60 order......I just don't want another month like Sept. I know it brought me business - but if I'm going to do the work, I'd like to see a bigger paycheck!
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Yep. My SIL started PartyLite (long story, so I won't go there) and I earned like $175 in free stuff and 2 items at 1/2 price. My 1/2 price items I selected were pretty cheap because there just wasn't a whole lot I wanted. ANYWAY, I ended up paying over $62 for my FREE and 1/2 price items because I had to pay tax AND shipping on the FULL value of my items. What a total ripoff!! I've been telling this (modified of course) at my shows to pimp how great PC benefits are for their hosts. TRULY free products and that you don't pay tax on the full value of 1/2 price items - only the 1/2 price.Di_Can_Cook said:
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c00p said:
I did the same thing in the fall..had to pay over $50 for tax and s&h..I would have ordered more out of pocket for myself had I not had to spend that extra money..as it was, I could only really afford to get what I earned for free, which was still alot..but I wasn't able to purchase the host special that I wanted because it was like $40 and I already burned that up on my out of pocket expenses. I was pretty upset over it.
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It really seems to help them "get it". I don't mention other companies by name, but I do tell them that, many other companies out there do charge you tax and shipping on the FREE stuff, and usually charge tax on the full price of your half-price items, too.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my commission $0 on a $216 sale?
Your commission may be $0 due to various factors such as not meeting the minimum sales requirements, having a negative balance from returns or adjustments, or if the sale was made during a promotional period where commission rates are temporarily altered.
Could my commission be affected by discounts or promotions?
Yes, if you offered discounts or if the sale was part of a promotional event, the commission may be calculated on the net sales amount after discounts, which could result in a lower or even $0 commission if the net sales do not meet the threshold for earning commission.
What if the sale was made to a friend or family member?
Sales made to friends or family members may not qualify for commission if they fall under the category of personal sales, depending on your company's policies regarding commissions on personal orders or if there are restrictions on earning commissions from certain types of sales.
Are there any fees that could reduce my commission?
Yes, certain fees such as shipping costs, returns, or other deductions may reduce your overall commission. If these fees exceed the commission earned from the sale, it could result in a $0 commission payout.
How can I check my commission structure and eligibility?
You can check your commission structure and eligibility by reviewing the compensation plan provided by Pampered Chef, accessing your consultant dashboard, or reaching out to your team leader or support for clarification on how commissions are calculated.
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