How Many of You Work Mult. Home Businesses?

[micocina]

I've tried doing multiple home businesses myself, but honestly I learned my lesson... I either build a career with one and join the other for their discounts, but to want to build a career with multiple companies is very overwhelming. Besides, there is absolutely no other company as generous as The Pampered Chef and I did not want to be known as the Jack of all trades.

 

[heat123]

Its good to hear the comparison of other people "trying" other DS companies and then ranking TPC highest!
If I were to sign up for other companies it would only be for the personal discounts only! I love TPC and couldn't imagine trying to work anything else!

 

[pamperedlinda]

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!

 

[heat123]

Funny Linda, I too thought about signing with Arbonne just for their products and personal discount since they are kind of pricey!

 

[pamperedlinda]

I think they are a little on the pricey side too, but once you get that 35% discount it makes them much more reasonable. Have you tried their Awaken Scrub? Love it!

 

[janetupnorth]

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.

 

[strtngnw]

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 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.

 

[chefann]

Arbonne ...
I also did a lot of investigation into their company, story, etc., and wasn't pleased at all with what I found out.

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.

 

[mheat923]

I am part of several other companies for the personal discount..
one is a spa and beauti product company, another is a homemade candle company(which I use as door prizes) and then I also have my own retail business in the making full of trendy gift items although currently italian charm bracelets are the only thing I offer.And I can not tell you how important it is to pick one company as your "career" or you will never make money and will always be spreading yourself thin..I call myself the queen of DS b/c I have tried all the "big name" companies but overall PC is the best fit for me as a career, the rest are just great for a personal discount.

 

[heat123]

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!

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!

 

[pamperedbecky]

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!

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.

AND with my last order of the day cream ($53 or something crazy like that) she was telling me the prices of the RE9 stuff was going to be going UP!!! So, I doubt I'll be ordering more down the road. I do have to say that my skin feels great when I do use it consistently for a couple days in a row and I can tell a difference.

Anyway, just thought I'd add my .02!!

 

[pamperedlinda]

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.

 

[AJPratt]

I couldn't imagine doing more than one, but I know some do it successfully.

 

[Chef_2_Four]

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.

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!!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

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!!

Let her "long run" run it's course.....then show her a couple of your paychecks, and talk about how you don't have to carry inventory, etc.....

 

[Chef_2_Four]

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!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

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!

Oh - one of "those"! Someone looking for a "get rich quick" deal, not a legitimate "work-from-home" career!

 

[Chef_2_Four]

That is right!! I have known her for several years and has had several jobs!! She and her husband used to rent from my MIL, my MIL went out there and told her to get a job! She was so mad! They moved out owing over $5000 in rent b/c she wasn't working but spending money like she had it! Oh well one of these days she will grow up!

 

[heat123]

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!?

 

[Chef_2_Four]

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!?

I went to my friends "open house/party" thing and all her director did was try to recruit me and a friend of mine. Oh and she tried to sell me the anti-aging stuff....I'm 28 and people think I'm 20....don't think I need to spend the money on that. I told her that and she kept saying well you should start now blah blah!

 

[heat123]

Well my freind is certainly not pushy, but if her upline steps in to try and recruit I will say no thanks! Just wanted the personal discount type thing!

 

[Pampered Laura]

A lady I know sells Arbonne. She kept trying to get me to sign up "just for the discount, kind of like a Sam's Club". I told her over and over that because I'm a Director with PC, I could not sign up (nor did I want to). She insisted that it was not signing up to be a consultant if I just signed up for their 35% discount thing... it was sort of like a preferred customer.
So... I called their home office. The lady from their home office told me that they strongly advise their consultants to NOT use that wording when recruiting, and that it was false. If you sign up for their "discount" plan, you ARE a consultant with them.
The reason consultants encourage people to sign up just for the discount is because they get paid on whatever you purchase at "wholesale".
Too shady for me, thanks but no thanks!

 

[heat123]

A lady I know sells Arbonne. She kept trying to get me to sign up "just for the discount, kind of like a Sam's Club". I told her over and over that because I'm a Director with PC, I could not sign up (nor did I want to). She insisted that it was not signing up to be a consultant if I just signed up for their 35% discount thing... it was sort of like a preferred customer.
So... I called their home office. The lady from their home office told me that they strongly advise their consultants to NOT use that wording when recruiting, and that it was false. If you sign up for their "discount" plan, you ARE a consultant with them.
The reason consultants encourage people to sign up just for the discount is because they get paid on whatever you purchase at "wholesale".
Too shady for me, thanks but no thanks!

It's funny that you mention that... my friend who signed up said she was doing it just for the personal discount too but will sell to family and freinds at a 25% discount!

 

[Chef_2_Four]

I hear you!! I have used some of their samples and bought their baby lotion. It is great for Eczema for my babies. But that is it. I'm not into paying a ton for make up that I rarely wear!