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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses various personal experiences and opinions regarding Arbonne and its business model, particularly in comparison to other direct sales companies like Pampered Chef and Mary Kay. Participants share their thoughts on recruitment practices, commission structures, and product pricing.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares that a friend tried to recruit her for Arbonne but found the commission structure and average earnings unappealing.
  • Another participant expresses disbelief at why anyone would sign up for Arbonne given the low earnings reported.
  • Several users mention concerns about the pyramid-like structure of Arbonne and inconsistencies in product claims.
  • One participant recounts attending a meeting where an area manager claimed to earn over $3000 a month, raising skepticism among others.
  • Another participant notes that the concept of "consumable products" is often touted as a selling point, but they question its effectiveness based on personal experiences with other direct sales companies.
  • One participant shares a story about a friend who took out a loan to pay for her starter kit, expressing confusion over the decision.
  • Some participants compare their experiences with Arbonne to those with Pampered Chef, noting differences in recruitment and earnings potential.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ significantly among participants regarding the viability of Arbonne as a business opportunity, with some expressing skepticism about its structure and others sharing positive anecdotes about earnings.

Contextual Notes

Participants draw from personal experiences and observations related to direct sales, particularly focusing on recruitment practices and earnings in comparison to other companies.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants and individuals considering joining direct sales companies may find the shared experiences and opinions relevant to their decision-making process.

I did the 35% discount thing for two years, but my sister-in-law started doing melaleuca this past year and I love their products even more than Arbonne...and they are cheaper. The two companies are totally different in structure. Arbonne does have some great products. I just can't afford many of them. I have a good rep. She has had 2 PC parties for me. I never used the baby products. But, Cat maybe you should check out the melaleuca products. Their lotion is great for eczema. Their products are all natural too. Maybe there is a rep in your area that would give you a sample to try. My mom used the melaleuca oil mixed with water on my nephew's cradle cap and it worked wonderfully.

All Direct Sales companies are basically Network Marketing. We are all a network of consultants selling for a company. A pyramid is where you can recruit a bunch of people and then do nothing and make money off of your recruits. PC is not a pyramid because in order to make money off of our recruits we have to meet sales quotas ourselves, and everyone has the same potential to make money every month.
 
Hmmm...never heard of melaleuca. But thanks Shawnna, I'll look into it!

As soon as the warmer weather comes, my sons' skins do clear up some.
 

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