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START, STOP, CONTINUE [Commission Store Upgrade: Dec'22]

I’ll start with some good news. The farmers and farming cases have significantly dropped since we removed the gift cards. Not entirely eradicated, but greatly reduced. I’m personally seeing more quality content in the WR as well, so kudos to y'all!


While removing the gift cards, we promised something to you and are here to deliver on it. But before we do, in case you missed the previous updates on this or are new to the War Room, here’s a quick recap of what this is and why we’re doing it:


  • We removed gift cards from commish store because of farmers & imposters posting shitty content, upvoting shittier content, and taking out gift cards in return.

  • We decided to launch a START, STOP, CONTINUE project to refresh the commish store on a monthly basis, so that people can have stuff in here, they want to spend their commish on.

  • This way, we can not only keep the bad actors at bay but also create an authentic commish store together with people who matter most in the War Room - you!


While we’re aware of some of the items you want to see for sure *cough, Macbook, cough* post the Black Friday Sale, we want to be respectful of all community members in the War Room and hear their voices.


So let’s start with the very first edition of the Start, Stop, Continue project for the War Room commission store.


We can have max. 36 items in the commish store for now. Which means to add a new merchandise (start), we need to remove an old one (stop). If I were you, I’d also mention what I want to keep seeing (continue).



Let’s Effin’ Go!!!


-@Gasty



Note: When we perform the December '22 upgrade, we will take into consideration your individual opinions, the consensus (combined voice of WR), and what’s logistically feasible and possible.

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TennisandSales
Politicker
14
Head Of Sales
Start: head sets for us WFH savages (like the jabra evolve 75, or 85), Macbook

Stop: tote bag, wine tasting, card holder, rolex,

Continue: standing desk, airpods, switch, ipad, yeti

also am i the only savage in here hooked on lawn care??? cus if not....id suggest some of those items to soo....
braintank
Politicker
5
Enterprise Account Executive
Head sets are a great idea!
Sunbunny31
Politicker
4
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
I love mine, and for those who don't have them, it's a GREAT idea.
Mobi85
Politicker
3
Regional Sales Manager
agreed with all this and need to be looking into a new headset soon anyway so that may be a fantastic add.
punishedlad
Tycoon
2
🧙‍♂️
Agreed on basically all of this.
FinanceEngineer
Politicker
2
Sr Director, sales and partnerships
I would keep the wine tasting, but agree on the other stopping.
Diablo
Politicker
2
Sr. AE
Headset can be useful. I use Jabra Elite and it works great for me. Hopefully other folks would like it too
antiASKHOLE
Tycoon
7
Bravado's Resident Asshole
I'd say get rid of the Rolex and the bracelet as they are just ridiculous to have in there. But the Macbook needs to come in permanently though.

also, no offense to @sahilbut a wine tasting? let's cut that shit and make it something a bit more fun. This only works for a select few people and I doubt that he will travel to other states for something that is pretty much local to him.

p.s. @GastyKeep coughing so that macbook makes it..
braintank
Politicker
3
Enterprise Account Executive
Agreed -- I'm not spending my commission to drink wine over zoom with a stranger.

Similar, if I want a cameo from corp bro I can just buy one on cameo https://www.cameo.com/corporate.bro
ThatNewAE
Big Shot
1
Account Executive - Mid enterprise
What’s wrong with Sahil’s wine tasting event ? Just curioussssss.
braintank
Politicker
3
Enterprise Account Executive
How would it actually work?

Do I travel to Sahil? Does he travel to me? Are we just drinking wine together on zoom? Why would I want to drink wine with Sahil?
ThatNewAE
Big Shot
0
Account Executive - Mid enterprise
Uhmmmmmmm. Hummffff.
Kosta_Konfucius
Politicker
2
Sales Rep
I would see the wine tasting as just an activity while networking with Sahil. If you are trying to create a start up, revitalize your career, or understand the overall role of a VP of Sales; that can be a great way to have an hour plus to ask questions.

Plus you are a little boozed up to ask the hard hitting questions, unless its one of those where you spit the wine out.

But i have the same questions of traveling/zoom. I would assume it would be in Napa/Sonoma
antiASKHOLE
Tycoon
1
Bravado's Resident Asshole
Exactly my point. I think the networking aspect would be huge, that is a given with knowing where his hands are. But, I don't think they are going to cover my travel and expenses to go out to him in CA.
braintank
Politicker
5
Enterprise Account Executive
Y'all really putting Sahil on a pedestal...

There are plenty of members in the War Room who have double the years of experience and interesting stories.

If you want to connect with Sahil just DM him or hit him up on LinkedIn. He's not Jeff Bezos or Marc Benioff
antiASKHOLE
Tycoon
1
Bravado's Resident Asshole
exactly why I don't think the wine tasting thing makes sense being on there. I think it really was added as a joke in the first place.
Sunbunny31
Politicker
7
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
Confession: I've been working toward Pebble Beach, so would like to have it stay for a few more cycles (maybe a few few more) but I'll just cry inside a little if I'm rightly outvoted by the group. So I'd love for this to continue, but will understand if I'm an outlier. Also suggest we continue: airpods, iPad, switch, the magical Traeger, and the Yeti.

Stop: wine tasting, Rolex

Start: MacBook, outdoor items - yes, it's winter now, but putting more outdoor items now gives us all something to work for. Hammock? (maybe we pend that for a month or two?)
antiASKHOLE
Tycoon
3
Bravado's Resident Asshole
I can understand the Pebble Beach thing. But why not make it something that isn't just location specific? Again, most people in this WR aren't from that geographical area. So, that is only appealing to a ver, VERY small piece of the pie. If there will be something like that, then make it more generic, like the Spa package.
Sunbunny31
Politicker
1
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
Well, I mean, if they offered Augusta, I might still try to make it work. ;)

I hear you, though.
Kosta_Konfucius
Politicker
2
Sales Rep
Now without gift cards the high ticket items like Pebble, will be a lot more common at least in my opinion
Sunbunny31
Politicker
2
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
Maybe? I just wanted to put my plug in, because it's the one thing I'm currently hoping to get to. That said, it may take a while. :)
BlueJays2591
Politicker
5
Federal Business Dev Director
MacBook and maybe a cheaper laptop as well. Just more tech would be nice. I would get rid of the Rolex
braintank
Politicker
5
Enterprise Account Executive
Start: Tech gear (headsets, chomebook, non-apple earbuds, gaming systems etc.). Travel gear (luggage, chargers, etc.) Cooking/kitchen gear (coffee/espresso machine, wine fridge, blender etc.)

Stop: Wine tasting. Tote bag, golf balls, echo dot, candle, baby gift. Most of the high end stuff other than golf clubs, traeger, and standing desk can go to make room for more mid-level things.

Continue: asking for feedback
CuriousFox
WR Officer
4
🦊
The wireless Ring doorbell and the robot vac were cool too.
braintank
Politicker
4
Enterprise Account Executive
Id trade my commission for a new Dyson vacuum
CuriousFox
WR Officer
2
🦊
Dude. I got my niece a Dyson vacuum for Christmas. Kids toys have grown so bougie since I was a kid. I loved my damn pogo ball LMAO!
braintank
Politicker
2
Enterprise Account Executive
I've seen those toy Dysons!

I love my full Dyson stick vacuum. We have a lot of stairs in the house (humblebrag) and it'd be impossible to vacuum with a corded vacuum.
CuriousFox
WR Officer
1
🦊
They also had a full Miele kitchen for kids. $140 range. I thought about it...
ThatNewAE
Big Shot
4
Account Executive - Mid enterprise
I actually want the Rolex to stay. Something to look forward to - even if it seems unrealistic.
It’s about “timeeee”. I had a dream that I was wearing Rolex and walking into a meetinggggg. So please don’t take it away from me. @Gasty PLIS. NO.
Sunbunny31
Politicker
3
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
What if it was swapped out for a more realistic but still quite nice timepiece? I have a super Movado that I love that was a corporate gift back in the day, and a gorgeous Bulova - would that do it?
ThatNewAE
Big Shot
1
Account Executive - Mid enterprise
I think yeahh, it would do it !
A good classic timepiece.
Diablo
Politicker
1
Sr. AE
May your dream come true soon
Kosta_Konfucius
Politicker
4
Sales Rep
A possible low ticket one to start doing is books. So many posts here about book recommendations or talking about the importance of reading. Having "Never Split the Difference" can be a great add.

Also @Gastywhat happen to the chapter reviews, I need them!
Kosta_Konfucius
Politicker
3
Sales Rep
Even though I have used commission on one of these before, but I think more of the "Experiences". I think it would be cool to have an "President's Club" like experience. Where it would be an all-inclusive resort stay. This would obviously be a pretty high ticket item, which will take some time to get, meaning it will need to be up there for awhile.

Its hard for me to say "Stop" for anything, because I have seen people post about wanting to get basically everything in there. And now without the gift cards, people will be more willing to save for a Peloton, Spa, or the other less redeemed items.

Even the Rolex which no one will probably get, its the thing people post the most about here. So I think it should stay in.
CuriousFox
WR Officer
2
🦊
I'm curious how the spa one works since we aren't in the same area. I'm guessing it would have to be a gift card to your local spa of choice? We need details on the items. That would be cool.
Diablo
Politicker
3
Sr. AE
Start: Air purifier, smartwatches, travel kits, MacBook.

Stop: Rolex, Wine tasting and anything that has low demand or never redeemed
Gasty
Notable Contributor
3
War Room Community Manager
Great stuff ! Keep ‘em comin’ savages !!
CuriousFox
WR Officer
3
🦊
@GastyMaybe refresh the items to the latest tech? Or tell us what the Switch is, as well as the iPad? I wouldn't think folks would be redeeming for an iPad 8 🤷‍♀️
antiASKHOLE
Tycoon
1
Bravado's Resident Asshole
Include a game or two with the switch. Sure, it would increase the redeem amount, but at least it will then be plug and play. Like Mario Party or Smash Bros.
SaaSyBee
Politicker
3
Founder
Start: MacBook Pro fo sho

Stop: Golf balls (blech), Echo (basically just a shopping device - Amazon should be giving them away for free at this point), tote bag (have it and like it, but meh), high-ticket items that no one actually gets

Continue: Clothing options (love em), Yeti cooler, Switch
Pachacuti
Politicker
2
They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy
I'd say a few sales-related items under the 2k level (headsets, etc) and a couple unachievable high end items (rolexes anyone?).

I really liked the traeger and was probably going to save for that next.
CuriousFox
WR Officer
2
🦊
You will not be disappointed. 🔥
t1044
Valued Contributor
2
AE (Account Executive)
Can't really say more than what has already been said, but maybe Start the Android app?

I'm not gonna get into the Apple vs. Android debate. I don't know what's best for you (same response to politics), but I like Android.
Gasty
Notable Contributor
1
War Room Community Manager
Already on our roadmap! I think the Web DM's would come in first though.
antiASKHOLE
Tycoon
2
Bravado's Resident Asshole
@Gastywhen will this be updated? Just your friendly curious Savage
Gasty
Notable Contributor
1
War Room Community Manager
Before coming Wednesday for sure
antiASKHOLE
Tycoon
0
Bravado's Resident Asshole
Thank you!
activity
Politicker
1
VP, Business Development
Start: Driver (golf), Macbook

Stop: Echo dot, candle, Prada card holder

Continue: Golf clubs, apple products, WR swag
Gasty
Notable Contributor
0
War Room Community Manager
. . .
salezkween
Opinionated
1
Enterprise Account Executive
Stop: candle, dryfit, sweats, golf balls, restaurants (not in some cities)
Continue: 500 points range, coffee mug (forecast), electronics
Start: sales branded lawn chair, enhancing WFH set up (also could help with brand awareness, I would put some sales stuff in my background it it was funny)
Lambda
Tycoon
1
Sales Consultant
Stop: rolex peloton baby gift
Start: headset/phones, video cam (make those zooms tight) subscriptions to services like loom, otter.ai, etc
Continue :iPad, switch, yeti, sahil tasting
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Members only

What will your first purchase be on the Commission store?

Question
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First War Room Commission Purchase
15% 1:1 with Corp?
32% Rolex?
53% Something dumb and meaning less, like a mug?
136 people voted
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Members only

Next Commission Check Ima Buy... 🤑💰💸 Bitcoin or NFT?

Discussion
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I'd buy....
32% Bitcoin 🪙
43% Save the cash... ima wuss 😱
14% NFT (Mutant ape yacht club) 🦍
11% Splurge on a tesla 🔋
148 people voted
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Rant: I just need another 100k this month and I'll effectively double my commission and pull in a 6 figure check.

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