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Membership is $299/year — a fit for most professional development budgets. Copy the email below, fill in the brackets, and send it to your manager.

Subject: Professional development request: OFFBRAND membership ($299/year)

Hi [Manager's name],

I'd like to request $299/year from our professional development budget for a membership to OFFBRAND, a brand-only community for DTC and CPG operators.

Why it's worth it for us:

• Peer benchmarks, not sales pitches. Members are brand-side operators only — no vendors or agencies — so I'd get honest numbers on what's working across marketing, retention, logistics and tech.
• Fewer expensive mistakes. Before we commit to a new platform, 3PL or agency, I can ask people who've actually used them.
• Faster answers. Instead of weeks of research, I can get real-world input from peers in days.
• Talent and network. Access to a vetted directory of operators helps with hiring, partnerships and referrals.

At $299/year (about $25/month), avoiding one bad vendor decision or finding one useful tactic would more than cover the cost. I'll share key takeaways with the team regularly.

Happy to talk through it. Thanks for considering!

[Your name]

Talking points for your manager

Brand-side peers only

Honest benchmarks from operators doing the same work — no vendors in the room.

Avoid costly mistakes

Vet platforms, 3PLs and agencies with people who've actually used them.

Saves research time

Get answers from peers in days instead of weeks of demos and guesswork.

Clear return

At $299/year, a single better decision pays for the membership many times over.

Questions your manager might ask

How much does it cost?

$299 per year, per member.

Can we get a receipt or invoice?

Yes. You'll receive a receipt for expense reports, and we can provide an invoice on request.

What budget does this usually come from?

Most members use a professional development, learning & development, or training budget.