Start-Up—Initial Training
The Licensed PDP Representative Certification Course begins the process of learning the PDP business and philosophy, including: products, services, operations, sales, and marketing. During this training, you will receive:
- PDP Tutorial with Training Aids
- PowerApp® Facilitator’s Guides with Training Aids
- Strat-Map® Facilitator’s Guides with Training Aids
- Technical & Research Reference Guide
- PDPworks.com Representative Account
- Materials and supplies to begin your new business
Investment Summary
The PDP Primary Licensee model offers a low start-up cost and low overhead with no real estate and no inventory required. In addition, PDP Corporate does not charge an advertising fee. Advertising materials are included with your initial training.
Start-Up Expenses
- Initial Fee Options:
- $40,000 for 70% profit margin ($60,000 for international Reps)
- $20,000 for 50% profit margin ($30,000 for international Reps)
- Travel/Lodging Expenses for Training $1,500 to $2,500
- Equipment $0 to $5,000
- Signage $0
- Opening Inventory Provided in Investment Package
- Advertising Fee $0
- Additional Funds—3 months $0 to $5,000*
Total Expenses $21,500 to $52,500**
Term
- Five (5) year
Renewals
- Five (5) year terms, no fees if sales performance exceeds initial investment
Includes
- 4 days of certification training for up to 2 key people Marketing materials
- PDPworks.com Representative Account
- Sales tracking and banking
- Annual PDPworks Maintenance Fee
- $4,500 (retail) in PDPworks.com Pre-Purchase reports
- On-going mentoring from PDP Corporate
* Includes security deposits, utility costs, and incorporation fee. This estimates your initial start-up expenses. These figures are estimates and PDP, Inc. cannot guarantee that you will not have any additional expenses starting the business. Your costs will depend on factors such as: how closely you follow PDP, Inc.’s methods and procedures; your management skill, experience, and business acumen; local economic conditions; the local market for our product; the prevailing wage rate; competition; and the sales level reached during the initial period.
** PDP, Inc. relied on its 30 years of experience in the management development business to compile these estimates. You should review these figures carefully with a business advisor before making any decision to invest in a license.
