Shakeology

[Vintage VFer]

Originally Posted by jhsimpson

Ella

First off let me start off by stating that I am a 'customer' and not an commissioned reseller (known by Team BeachBody as a 'Coach') of their products.

BeachBody, Team BeachBody and it's parent company Product Partners LLC is in the Network Marketing business using a commission structure with similarities to other companies. What I'm trying to say is a product's pricing is for the most part 'static' as various chunks are used to pay the commissions.

Shakeology @ 120 bucks a bag will break down probably like this: 50% of the price is most likely being broken down to the 'coach's' commission (they get 25%) a team bonus allocation (5-10%) and the residual is probably comsumed with Shipping and Handling and warehouse storage (15% - 20%). The other 50% is probably heading to TeamBeachbody for their operations and manufacturing of the powdered 'magical dirt'

Remember that Shakeology is a Team Beachbody only product that is not offered on the regular BeachBody website so only a 'coach' can middleman this transaction so there always is their commission!

Now the incentives (I guess you could call them discounts) are to join the TeamBeachbody Club where you receive a 10% reduction in pricing on most all items. The catch is there is a membership fee to participate in the 'Club' (155.88/y). This may be advantageous of you assuming you spend 1558.80 or more in product purchases. You have broken even on your membership fees (heck the big box store memberships or the preferred customer program at the book store is cheaper). Even being a 'club' member your fees/purchases are generating commissions to your assigned 'coach'

Finally there is the 'COACH' program where you sign on to be an INDEPENDENT RESELLER (middle man fencer) for TeamBeachBody products. There are a few strings (obligations) involved. 40 bucks to sign on and a recurring 15 bucks to continue to be active each month to ensure you maintain your status. That is what I call the baseline of $205 (40+165/y) so you can get any purchases at a 25% discount from list price. So per year you need to plunk down more than $820 to break even.

"But wait there's more" (my homage to Billy Mays)

Once a coach there are enticements to hit ranks: 'Coal' - Emerald - Ruby - Diamond and the pinnacle level of "Molly Shannon - SUPERSTAR NOVA"

So recruit (pimp) to your hearts desire that TeamBeachbody is your religion and assemble your down-line (suckers) to drink the Kool-Aid (Shakeology)

Cheers,


-JS-

If this post gets blown away - So Sorry - I was in a comedic mood!

Honestly, do some research on the boards and pull the Ingredient List from the product. You may surprise yourself and figure out that you can create you own 'Shake-o-logy' by hitting the whole food or supplement/vitamin stores.

Very clear and informative.