chefkristin
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So I was just curious if anyone on here does more home businesses than just PC. I just with a new one and it has been great!!!
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Well sort of like we can't advertise PC I can't advertise this company. I can however advertise my website till I am blue in the face. It is products that are environmentally friendly and will not harm your children or pets.Kathytnt said:I wish you success with your secondary business but the info on your website doesn't really tell anyone anything and that makes me a little nervous.
I suppose I am a little gun shy because I spent years, $$ and tears trying to be successful in another direct sales company with very little success. It also seems very geared toward just mother's and that leaves out huge segments of society.
I really don't have time to do two businesses. If I did have a second DSA business it would probably be something like Premier Designs or a jewelry line.
I am actually signed up as an Arbonne Consultant but just for the discount - I rarely even buy the stuff because although they claim it is natural I think many of the products have things like parabens and I am trying to get away from any products that can potential cause health problems.
I didn't say it.Pampered Laura said:It's probably Melaleuca. Melaleuca has secret names for their company, like "the mom team". They are very vague in their advertising and have alternative names for the actual company, which I think is strange. I have lots of customers that try to get me to sign up for that.
Just so you're aware, if you plan to accept Directorship from Pampered Chef, you will not be allowed to be with another DS company at the same time.
Pampered Laura said:Hey Kristin, if you're really concerned about health stuff and cleaners... you can make most household cleaners out of food items. i.e. vinegar, lemon juice, salt, etc.
brendaivette said:Yes I also have another home-based business www.travel-dreamz.com....... as you can tell it has to do with travel...........the discounts and perks are awesome....................
Just curious if you made any real money with avon after that long? I tried it for 6 months and didn't make a thing and didn't like all the leg work envolved!SummerG said:I am also a consultant for Close To My Heart, a scrapbooking a stamping company. A lot of FUN!
I was previously an Avon rep for 14 or 15 years. I signed up right after I turned 18. I'm not a a rep anymore but I really enjoyed it.
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janetupnorth said:Our Arbonne lady tried to recruit me...I thought of doing that $29.00 to get the discount because they are VERY pricey, but realized, I wouldn't use the stuff that much and buy that much in a year.
I also did a lot of investigation into their company, story, etc., and wasn't pleased at all with what I found out.
I'd rather do only PC where I know their history and what they stand for and that they aren't trying to deceive anyone to make a buck.
I vaguely remember something being posted here a couple months ago about thir "all-botanical" spiel being incorrect. I was at a vendor fair this weekend and the Arbonne consultant yesterday made some very unrealistic-sounding claims about their products. I didn't want to look like a jerk, so I didn't say anything to her challenging it. Looking at the ingredients list on the lip gloss I bought, there are some multi-syllable names that sure don't sound natural and "direct from the earth" to me.janetupnorth said:Arbonne ...
I also did a lot of investigation into their company, story, etc., and wasn't pleased at all with what I found out.
What FREE (limit) product value is it up to do you know when you sign? I love the Orange colored facial system wich is like $299 or something insane! I forgot the name of it but it has like 6-7 different things in the kit for day and night use. I'd strictly be buying for myself not even family I don't think, do they allow that? Or to only buy the samples for this kit since my original sample kit has lasted me like 3 weeks! I may have to sign up if I can do this, as my sample is almost gone and I love it!pamperedlinda said:I signed with Arbonne last week, just for the discount, I'm not leaving PC (they do have a great program though). I guess 'technically' I am a consultant for them. I will probably just buy things for friends and family using the discount ($29 to join and then 35% discount and one FREE product when you join....well worth it). I love their products.
My DH is a consultant for Nikken, which is a health & wellness company out of Japan. They have great products too. He doesn't really work his biz though, mostly just buys stuff for us and family. He does have good intentions though!
I "use" Arbonne and really love that RE9 system (the orange bottles like you're talking about Heather). The only reason I started on this regimen is because my Arbonne consultant was giving a HUGE discount and supposedly donating her commission to a breast cancer fundraiser herself. I have to say that I don't use it much because I'm not good with those multi-step regimens. I go to bed SOOO late as it is, that I just use my regular stand-by cleanser I've used for years (Cetaphil) and go to bed. So, because of that, my stuff from ARbonne lasts forever! She's tried to get me to sign for that $29 fee and the 35% discount, but technically that would be signing as a consultant with them and as a Director, I'm not allowed. I don't even want to because that does sound kinda fishy to me. And I don't even really use the products consistently.heat123 said:What FREE (limit) product value is it up to do you know when you sign? I love the Orange colored facial system wich is like $299 or something insane! I forgot the name of it but it has like 6-7 different things in the kit for day and night use. I'd strictly be buying for myself not even family I don't think, do they allow that? Or to only buy the samples for this kit since my original sample kit has lasted me like 3 weeks! I may have to sign up if I can do this, as my sample is almost gone and I love it!
You can't get a set as the free item. I chose the RE9 night cream (that's in the orange set) - it's regular price is $79.heat123 said:What FREE (limit) product value is it up to do you know when you sign? I love the Orange colored facial system wich is like $299 or something insane! I forgot the name of it but it has like 6-7 different things in the kit for day and night use. I'd strictly be buying for myself not even family I don't think, do they allow that? Or to only buy the samples for this kit since my original sample kit has lasted me like 3 weeks! I may have to sign up if I can do this, as my sample is almost gone and I love it!
strtngnw said:I have a friend who is with Arbonne & she says she does something with them that doesn't sell the cosmetics. She doesn't do "make up parties" or whatever they are called. She just recruits people, it sounds like a pyramid scheme thing to me. I like PC because of the product & the pay back. If I work it I make it if I don't I don't, no schemes no gimmicks nothing hidden.
Chef_2_Four said:Arbonne is a pyramid! I have 2 friends that joined, one to actually sell it and one for the discount. That one that joined for the discount showed me the "consultant only" part of the website and they go on and on talking about how they are NOT a pyramid and then when they show you how you get paid there is literally a picture of a people pyramid!! But nope they aren't a scam! They get paid like 4% commission and when they start making their money is when they have like 20 people recruited. What Arbonne reps do is buy the product at the 35% discount and then re-sell it for retail price. Needless to say my friend that joined to sell is also selling Avon. I tried to get her to start with Pampered Chef but she didn't want to put the money into it! She says she will make more in the long run with Arbonne. I tried really hard not to laugh!!
Chef_2_Four said:I told her that on avg I make $100 a show but she just kept saying well you make more upfront with Pampered Chef and blah blah. She is one of those that does anything NOT to work. So probably according to her we put to much effort into it!
heat123 said:I just contacted a freind who signed up with Arbonne two months ago, I inquired about signing up just for getting samples and am waiting to hear back from her!?
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