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thatsacult · 4 years ago

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Scroll through your Facebook timeline and you're sure to find them - people you vaguely know, promising an easy income from home. All you have to do is join their team and sell these "amazing products".

Is MLM always a scam and the recruiters master manipulators? Helen looks for the grey area in direct selling and network marketing.

Written and edited by: Helen McCarthy www.twitter.com/helenlmccarthy Music by: Antti Luode www.anttismusic.blogspot.co.uk

Contributors: Elle's MLM experience - www.ellebeaublog.com The Finance Guy blog - www.finance-guy.net John's Facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/1847755422133684/

Episode 2 - MLM Sources:

SUBREDDITS r/MLM https://www.reddit.com/r/mlm/ "This sub is dedicated to exposing pyramid schemes thinly veiled as multi-level marketing opportunities".

r/mlmcirclejerk https://www.reddit.com/r/mlmcirclejerk/ "This sub is for circlejerking MLMs such as Younique, Mary Kay, and many others that have plagued our social media feeds. We are anti-MLM.".

r/LawOfAttraction https://www.reddit.com/r/lawofattraction/ "A place where believers in The Law of Attraction can get together and discuss their hopes, beliefs, fears, triumphs, and anything in between.".

TWITTER @MLMBotWatch https://twitter.com/MLMBotWatch "We research, investigate + collaborate with similar minded organisations/people to support, educate + protect ppl from the menace of MLM scams".

@ElleBeauBlog https://twitter.com/ElleBeauBlog "I'm Elle, former #MLM hun sharing my story in the hope you'll see that #Younique is #Poonique. Part of the #AntiMLMmovement blogger coalition".

FACEBOOK Entrepreneur Mindset https://www.facebook.com/Mindset2Succeed/ "Entrepreneur Mindset aims to educate, inspire and motivate entrepreneurs from all over the world. We want to provide Value & Entertainment in all forms of content".

Boss Babe https://www.facebook.com/teambossbabe/ "Largest community of ambitious women".

MLM Lies Exposed (closed group) https://www.facebook.com/groups/1847755422133684/ "This is a group for critical discussion about MLMs. This includes false medical claims, making false claims of earnings and other claims such as making false statements regarding the job in order to entice people".

MLM & NETWORK MARKETING BLOGS MLM Tips & Advice https://www.mlmtipsandadvice.com.au "MLM Tips & Advice is your go to website for latest MLM Company reviews & Information".

Antonio R Thompson http://www.antoniorthompson.com/ "Antonio R. Thompson is an entrepreneur, social media marker, speaker, trainer and coach".

ANTI-MLM BLOGS Timeless Vie https://timelessvie.wordpress.com/ "Lovers of makeup, jokes and feminism. We believe Multi-Level Marketing is a feminist issue". 

Elle Beau, the Anti-Blogger https://ellebeaublog.com/  "I am Elle Beau – a former Younique (Poonique) rep speaking out against MLMs".

A MLM Skeptic http://amlmskeptic.blogspot.co.uk/ "A blog about Skepticism, MLM, Scams, and Critical Thinking".

Bot Watch https://botwatch.blog "We research, investigate + collaborate with similar minded organisations/people to support, educate + protect ppl from the menace of MLM scams".

Pink Truth http://www.pinktruth.com/ "Facts, opinions, and the real story behind Mary Kay Cosmetics".

Crownless Princesses https://crownless-princesses.writeas.com/ "Real SeneGence distributors. Real stories".

Facts About Herbalife https://www.factsaboutherbalife.com/

MLM The Truth http://www.mlm-thetruth.com/ "The premier website for persons investigating MLM (multi-level marketing or network marketing)".

PRESS & ARTICLES Multilevel-marketing companies like LuLaRoe are forcing people into debt and psychological crisis, Alden Wicker, Quartz. 6 Aug 2017. https://qz.com/1039331/mlms-like-avon-and-lularoe-are-sending-people-into-debt-and-psychological-crisis/?utm_source

The Cult of MLM, False Profits Blog. 21 Feb 2012. https://www.falseprofits.com/files/1a752febbefe73223e22a28e5e5e5106-35.html

We ignore what doesn’t fit with our biases – even if it costs us, Jessica Hamzelou, New Scientist. 4 Sep 2017. https://www.newscientist.com/article/2146124-we-ignore-what-doesnt-fit-with-our-biases-even-if-it-costs-us/

These Shopping-Oriented Pyramid Schemes Lure in Ladies, Then Steal Their Friends, Cash, and Confidence, Katie J M Baker, Jezebel. 11 Sep 2012. https://jezebel.com/5942048/shopping-oriented-pyramid-schemes-lure-in-ladies-then-steal-their-friends-cash-and-confidence

Mary Kay Ladies Are Really Just Pawns in a Pyramid Scheme, Katie J M Baker, Jezebel. 19 July 2012. https://jezebel.com/5927139/mary-kay-ladies-are-really-just-pawns-in-a-pyramid-scheme

The Pink Pyramid Scheme, Virginia Sole-Smith, The Investigative Fund. 16 July 2012. http://www.theinvestigativefund.org/investigation/2012/07/16/pink-pyramid-scheme/

The Ins and Outs of Network Marketing, William Morrow, Huffington Post. 16 Sep 2016. https://www.huffingtonpost.com/william-morrow/the-ins-and-outs-of-netwo_b_12028970.html

Life in the 'get rich fast' lane: Network marketers are pushing an insurance scheme to lure prospective sales staff, Sue Fieldman, The Independent. 30 April 1994. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/life-in-the-get-rich-fast-lane-network-marketers-are-pushing-an-insurance-scheme-to-lure-prospective-1432998.html

Can network marketing save your retirement, Robert Laura, Forbes. 27 July 2017. https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertlaura/2017/07/27/can-network-marketing-save-your-retirement/#52108d24c689

VIDEOS & DOCUMENTARIES Multilevel Marketing: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6MwGeOm8iI

Why The First Black Status left Younique to Join LimeLight by Alcone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1tX5-E_pyA&feature=youtu.be&a=

Why I LEFT YOUNIQUE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxMMQ8Tv4rM

Why I left Younique and how I was drug through the dirt on the way out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ximS4N9lQYc

How I recruited 112 people in 30 days in my network marketing business https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ12wjS7AFQ&t=34s

MISCELLANEOUS Wikipedia - List of multi-level marketing companies https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_multi-level_marketing_companies

Direct Selling Association http://www.dsa.org.uk/

Law of Attraction manifestation exercise https://i.reddituploads.com/e27bdfbfe3d640ff9d16ecc53ee4403d?fit=max&h=1536&w=1536&s=c590690c65c8acb8405702de6016dbf5

Federal Trade Commission - Multilevel Marketing (US law) https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/multilevel-marketing

Is MLM pyramid selling? - Critical Thinking http://www.critical-thinking.org.uk/lifestyle-issues/multi-level-marketing/is-mlm-pyramid-selling.php

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thebookrat · 5 years ago

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Today I'll be sharing my thoughts on the final book in Syrie James' Dare to Defy series as part of the blog tour for Duke Darcy's Castle; all of these books are stand-alones and can be read individually and/or out of order. A copy of this book was provided by the publisher for review purposes. All opinions are honest and my own. Affiliate links not used in this post.

Duke Darcy’s Castle: A Dare to Defy Novel (Book 3) by Syrie James Historical Romance, Victorian Romance / 384 pages Publisher: Avon Impulse eBook ASIN: B07DCD1HYB, (February 25, 2020) Mass market paperback ISBN: 978-0062849717 (March 24, 2020)

In Syrie James' newest Dare to Defy novel, a devastating duke goes head to head with a determined young woman. Lance Granville, the Tenth Duke of Darcy, was none too happy to give up his career in the Royal Navy to inherit the family title, complete with an ancient crumbling castle he needs to renovate. When an architect arrives on his doorstep, Darcy is astonished to discover that she's a woman. Kathryn Atherton has one goal: to become the first woman architect in Britain. Marriage doesn't figure in her plans. Despite the odds, her schooling is behind her. Now she needs experience. When she's sent to a small tidal island in Cornwall to remodel a castle, the last thing Kathryn wants is to be attracted to its roguishly handsome owner. Kathryn is determined to keep things professional, but the sizzling attraction between her and the duke quickly blazes out of control. When Darcy learns that Kathryn is an heiress whose fortune would save St. Gabriel's Mount, he wages the most important battle of his life: to woo and win the woman who's captured his heart. But duchesses can't be architects. And Kathryn has worked too long and too hard to give up her dreams…

It's been a struggle for awhile now for me to finish books. I know a lot of us are having focus issues, and finding it difficult to enjoy things the way we normally would have in a pre-pandemic world. So I don't hold it against Duke Darcy's Castle that it took me multiple months to finish what is a fairly simple romance novel. At least, I don't entirely hold it against the book. Whenever I managed to pick up Duke Darcy's Castle, I found it engaging and easy to fall into; it's light and pleasant and gives the reader what they're probably expecting from a Victorian romance called Duke Darcy's Castle -- everything except the Darcy part, that is (if "Darcy" piqued your interest, know that this is not a Pride and Prejudice retelling, though it does have some nods). The book is steamy and pleasantly fluffy and surprisingly feminist*, and on the whole, I enjoyed it. But. There was something holding me back from loving Duke Darcy's Castle, and it wasn't just Corona-focus. I've grown accustomed to cheesiness and a fair amount of cliche in romances, and tbh, as a general rule, I don't mind it. But there has to be balance there that makes the cheesiness work, or twists the cliche into something new, and I think Duke Darcy's Castle was lacking that something extra. The book occasionally felt a little too write-by-numbers; not phoned in, exactly, but missing a spark. In the way of erotica masquerading as romance, it was mostly just a string of near-miss sexual encounters with talking scenes peppered in. And while there's nothing wrong with erotica (and I'd be fine with more dukes and lady architects in erotica), the format doesn't really do much for building an understanding of who the characters are individually or as a pair, or why I should care if they get it together. That is crucial in a romance. It's the thing that makes a reader care. It also doesn't help that their reactions and liaisons are so immediate and intense. Insta-love is endlessly debatable across fiction, and I contend that if done right, it can work (it's just very rarely done right). But I think insta-love/lust in this instance did these characters a disservice. It robbed the story of tension and anticipation. The reader isn't given a chance to know either character before being plunged** into the fog of their raging hormones. The final thing that held me back from loving Duke Darcy's Castle was the overall voice. I think a lot it readers will see "Victorian romance" and expect something very buttoned up and probably more historical (as in, no modern amenities, because so many readers equate histrom with regency, and regency with some cultured, nebulous before-time). This lack of understanding on the reader's part alone may make parts of the story jarring. I understand that late Victorian is actually fairly modern, so I wasn't too thrown by talk of indoor plumbing. But at times, the voice is yesterday-modern. I can't entirely put my finger on it, other than to say it feels jarringly current at times, which took me out of the flow, and kept me from fully buying in. That said, it's still a fun, steamy distraction from the world outside our isolation chambers homes, and if approached as a tease more than a building romance, I think most histrom readers will enjoy it. For myself, despite its flaws, I did find myself curious to read the other two books in the series. * Surprising only in that it's set in the Victorian era, and not that I expect romances or Syrie James to be lacking in feminist rep. ** phrasing.

ABOUT SYRIE JAMES SYRIE JAMES is the USA TODAY and Amazon bestselling author of thirteen novels of historical, contemporary, and young adult fiction and romance. Her books have hit many Best of the Year lists, been designated as Library Journal Editor’s Picks, and won numerous accolades and awards, including Best New Fiction by Regency World Magazine (the international bestseller “The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen”), and the national Audiobook Audie for Romance (“The Secret Diaries of Charlotte Bronte”, also named a Great Group Read by the Women’s National Book Association). Los Angeles Magazine dubbed Syrie the “queen of nineteenth century re-imaginings,” and her books have been published in twenty languages. A member of the Writer’s Guild of America, Syrie is also an established screenwriter and playwright who makes her home in Los Angeles. An admitted Anglophile, Syrie has addressed audiences across the U.S., Canada, and the British Isles.

SEE MORE ABOUT THIS BOOK FROM OTHER BLOGGERS ON THIS TOUR: International bestselling author Syrie James tours the blogosphere February 24 through April 24, 2020 to share her new historical romance, Duke Darcy’s Castle: A Dare to Defy Novel (Book 3). Twenty-three popular book bloggers specializing in historical romance and Austenesque fiction will feature, spotlights, exclusive excerpts and book reviews of this acclaimed Victorian romance novel featuring a strong, independent heroine and complex, swoon-worthy hero.

February 24 Austenprose—A Jane Austen Blog (Review)

February 25 Laura Lu's Reviews (Review)

February 26 Scuffed Slippers Wormy Books (Review)

March 02 Unabridged Chick (Review)

March 04 Drunk Austen (Review)

March 06 Austenesque Reviews (Review)

March 09 From the TBR Pile (Review)

March 23 Half Agony, Half Hope (Review)

March 16 Romance Junkies (Excerpt and giveaway)

March 20 Courtney Reads Romance (Review)

March 23 My Jane Austen Book Club (Excerpt and giveaway)

March 26 Laura's Reviews (Review)

March 30 Chicks, Rogues and Scandals (Review)

April 01 Robin Loves Reading (Review)

April 06 Frost Magazine (Review)

April 07 Frolic Media (Review)

April 13 Let Them Read Books (Excerpt and giveaway)

April 15 Dena Garson (Spotlight)

April 17 Romantically Inclined Reviews (Review)

April 20 Book Rat (Review)

April 23 Unwrapping Romance (Review)

April 23 Delighted Reader (Review)

April 24 The Lit Bitch (Review)

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timedogs · 7 years ago

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noisilyghostlystudentworld-blog · 7 years ago

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10 Small Business ideas for Women

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biswinedrunk · 7 years ago

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Why You Should Definitely Research Direct Sales Companies Before Handing Them Your Money.

Hey Y’all. Brooke Bozarth here, Young Living (YL) Star Member and proud of it. But let me tell you that I have given a lot of toads a lot of money before I found my prince. I am here to tell you about my direct sales (DS) journey and why you should most definitely not do what I did, and how a little bit of research, or the right questions to ask could decide if that company is the right fit for you.

Before joining YL, I was no newbie to independent consulting (direct sales, they are the same thing). I had grown up watching my mom jump from company to company and my dad supporting her every whim, and even helping in some of them. My family has represented Avon, Stampin Up, AdvoCare, Mary Kay, and I remember a lot of Pampered Chef and Tupperware but I don’t really know if my mom was a part of them or if she just really loved their products.

And monkey see, monkey do right? I began my DS journey at a really young age with Usborne Books. I always wanted to work, couldn’t wait to grow up and get a job and who better to sell kids books than a kid. I can’t remember how old I was exactly but I do remember that I was so young that my mom had to go open a checking account with both of our names on it because I was too young to have my own. And the actual account with the company was in her name but I hosted all the parties, it was my job! But I think I might have hosted like two parties. Because well, I was a kid and kids have short attention spans. I don’t remember the ins and outs of Usborne. I was way to young to do all of that, my mom did it all.

After my short stint in the book selling business, I focused on just helping my mom who was a Mary Kay rep at the time. I was obsessed with organizing her stock, taking inventory, and filling orders. I helped mom with all her parties. I have washed more feet than I care to admit, Jesus would be proud. But mom switched back over to Avon, with whom she is still with today, but at that time I was a sassy teenager who couldn’t be bothered with the shenanigans of her mother (eye roll, we all know I’ve always been a mommy suck up. I mean she is the greatest woman on earth).

Fast forward some years and now I am old enough to be considered an adult, and with adulthood comes copious amounts of caffeine. I remembered when I was in high school and my parents were also AdvoCare reps that I had lost a bunch of weight drinking Spark every morning and afternoon so I signed up as a rep for the company. I paid my fee, got my starter kit in the mail annnnnnddd that was about it. I’m not 100% how AdvoCare reps actually make money because I never got anything after that. So, I just got my Spark, my friends got some Spark and yea. I’m not even 100% sure of any other products they have other than Spark.

Then along comes Arbonne. This is where I definitely wished I would have known the right questions to ask and done research before shelling out thousands of dollars on products I knew nothing about. This was the first real company that I would say I personally represented and I learned a lot from that company. A lot about everything I didn’t want to do as a DS consultant. And part of the reason I decided to write this post was due to the fact that I just read a book that advocates for the exact same approach as Arbonne. Only validating that the approach works, but was definitely not for me.

Now, before I go on, I feel obligated to mention that I do not have any resentment or distaste for Arbonne as a company, or any of its reps. I love all the friends I made in the company, it just wasn’t a fit for me. Like essential oils, what works for one person, may not work for someone else (see what I did there, because of YL, get it?). So here are the questions I wish I had known to ask before signing the dotted line.

1. What exactly will I be representing? Companies like Arbonne and apparently Rodan + Feilds and I am sure many others lead with the business. They show you all of these potential income earnings and pretty flash cards and OH! you can earn a shiny new car and they reel you in without ever actually mentioning the products. And you’re thinking yes please I would love that shiny new car before ever even realizing what it is you would have to do to earn it. I am 100% a sucker too and was trying to sell a skin care line. I have never had a skin care routine. I am one of those lucky people that just doesn’t have to worry about that. So how in the hell was I supposed to sell a skin care line. And when you’re asking this question, don’t take “a healthy lifestyle” as an answer. You want to know products. I knew Arbonne was pure, safe and beneficial, vegan, organic, toxin free, and blah blah blah long before I ever even knew what it was.

2. What does my membership fee include? I can’t speak for R+H on this one but I can tell you that Arbonne, the membership fee is exactly that, a membership fee. You then have to purchase a starter package and the cheapest one is about $600. I have seen also, that ItWorks does this same thing. You think you’re joining for $9.99 but then BAM you get charged like $138 for products without even knowing it. Make sure you know EXACTLY how much start up money you are going to need before you take that step.

3. How do I earn an income? This is the big one for me. When I read the book “Get Over Your Damn Self’ I was actually kind of shocked when I saw words like lead with the business and products are a last resort come across the pages. Mainly because this is always what I heard from the upline in Arbonne and what I was most uncomfortable doing. Now, here are two businesses that do the EXACT same thing. And when you refuse, you’re deemed “uncoachable.” Which is stupid, IMO. These companies want you to make a list of everyone you know, classify them, and then cold call each person on that list and say “Hey Karen, I know we haven’t talked to each other in 30 years but I just took advantage of a business opportunity and I immediately thought of you, you who hasn’t crossed my mind in ages and just so happens to be on my facebook friends list, and how this could help your family, are you interested in learning more? No? Ok well I would love it if you could help me out and host a party for me and/or give me the name and number of every person you know so I can cold call them too. Still no? Thats ok, here let me tell you about the products we sell and maybe you will want to buy something since I couldn’t sucker you into any other part of it, I don’t know a ton about them because you were supposed to say yes at the business or hostess part but its toxin free skin care, I think.” Ok, ok, maybe I threw a lot of sarcasm in there but that is the gist of it. And you may be cool with calling every person in your contact list and asking them to join a business they know nothing about, but again, it wasn’t for me.

And lastly, I would ask to see a detailed compensation plan, what exactly you have to do to rank and what happens if you fall short a month and won’t meet your goals. Y’all there are companies out there that will actually make you purchase product yourself if you don’t meet your goal. Like, what, no. I can’t express enough to do your research. If cold calling people is something that is unsettling in your stomach, don’t do it. There are other companies out there that work solely on social media. We are millennials after all, putting a phone against our ear for any reason is petrifying as well as hearing the word “no.”

So why did I choose Young Living. I purchased a premium starter kit because my friend had joined and I wanted to support her. I had no interest in the business side of it because, well you just read that very long list of failed DS attempts. And because I was still trying to recover from the fear I had developed reaching out to people with Arbonne. But I was sharing the products because, well they are amazing products. I posted pictures on facebook, did a couple of DIY live videos, sold a roller. Then I thought hmm, what if I keep doing this, sold a kit, then another kit, then another kit, then she sold a kit. And boom, my business was born. I didn’t have to cold call anyone, I didn’t have to make a list of people or ask for referrals. I just shared a genuine love for the PRODUCTS and people responded. That is the beauty of this company. We work off of referrals. You get a bonus if someone buys a kit but you never actually have to ever sell anything if you don’t want to. If you sell, sell, sell then decide to take 4 months off, guess what, you can. You never have to reach goals or ranks. You do whatever you want. You earn an income or you don’t. It’s all up to you. Young Living is fully aware that life happens, so there is no pressure. That is why the system is set up the way it is. By referrals. Our products are first, the business is second. When you sign up with YL, you’re picking the type of membership you want. You can be a wholesale member or a retail member. You have to purchase a PSK if you want to be a wholesale member but what that gets you is 24% off future purchases, the ability to earn free products, and access to the referral bonuses if you want them. But you never actually have to do anything. Just spend $50 in a year to keep your discount. There is a little bit more if you choose to do the business side of things, you do have to spend money to make money, but hey, that is how it is with any business. If you want more information about our products or purchasing a premium starter kit click here. <--- See, that’s it.

I did not write this blog post to throw shade on DS or to tell you that one company is better than the other. I am a huge advocate for DS and working for yourself. There is success in this and the industry itself brings in more profits than the NFL. So for real, I will always tell you to go DS before anything. Just to take your time and do your research. Find out everything before you just sign up. Find a company that’s products and sales approach fit your personality and lifestyle. There are hundreds of companies out there so I am sure you will find one. And please, understand that direct sales is hard. Its not a get rich quick scheme. With any DS company, its hours and hours of dedication and commitment. You are starting a franchise from the ground up. You are the CEO of YOUR business. A person doesn’t become a CEO without putting in hours and hours of work. I do this for extra money, I one day hope that I can survive off of it alone, but I will tell you that I am not there yet, I still have a lot of hours to log before I get there. But the hustle is on y’all. Good Luck!

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Thanks for visiting with me today! Please be sure to leave a comment or ask a question. You can comment below this post or send a message. Have a great day and remember to always find the beauty in you. Be sure to keep scrolling down to see some helpful links… Until next time, xoxo Barb.

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About Barb

Barb Barry is a mom, full-time pediatric RN and Avon Independent Sales Representative.

Barb’s Hobbies

Her hobbies include crocheting, quilting and coloring. She loves to travel via motorcycle. She has not been on any road trips lately. Good company, food and wine make her happy. Barb grew up and still lives on Long Island in New York.

Her Journey

Her journey with Avon started years ago. In 1999 she became a representative for the first time. Her son was just a toddler.

After September 11, 2001, she went back to school, nearly 40 years old at that time. Pursuing a career in nursing, she graduated in 2005. Barb works full-time as a Registered Nurse at a Children’s Hospital on Long Island.

Over the years, many family and friends would ask if she was still involved with Avon. She rejoined the Avon Family in January 2015. It’s been full steam ahead.

What Barb’s Doing Now

Currently servicing customers in the USA via the internet, this blog, social media and eStore. Barb loves sharing Avon’s products, promotions and opportunity with others. Through Avon’s free online training for representatives, Barb acquired her Skin Care Specialist Certification. Barb attended Avon’s National Convention also known as RepFest in Nashville August 2017, where she received training for the espira by Avon Health & Wellness product line as well as attended business building seminars, product expo and enjoyed an exclusive concert, barbecue and fireworks on the Riverfront in Nashville, TN with over 6,000 of her fellow Avon Representatives. Barb has earned a Pink Cowboy Hat, free products, jewelry and discounts by achieving incentive goals.

Her Goals

Her goals for 2017 included achieving President’s Club Level (10,000 sales annually) and building her team (Team Awesome). Being a full-time Avon Representative is Barb’s retirement plan, how about you?

Family

Barb’s son is now grown and is a History Major at a local college.

A little bit about New Avon

Avon is a company that puts mascara on lashes and food on tables, fights wrinkles with one hand and Breast Cancer with the other. A company that knows the value of a perfect lip, but still opens its mouth and speaks out against Domestic Violence and for women’s financial independence. Avon is a company that not only brings beauty to doors but also helps to open the doors of opportunity to so many. There are more than 6 million Representatives in over 100 countries. Avon is a company that for over 130 years has stood for beauty, innovation, optimism and above all…for women (and a few good men). I am very proud to be an Avon Representative!

The NEW AVON

New Avon LLC (“Avon”) is a privately held company consisting of the Avon businesses in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. For more than 130 years, the Avon brand has stood for beauty, innovation, optimism and, above all, for women. Avon products are sold through active independent Avon Sales Representatives in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, and include color cosmetics, skin care, fragrance, featuring such well-recognized brand names as Avon True Color, ANEW, mark. by Avon, Avon Skin-So-Soft, Bug Guard Plus, Moisture Therapy, Avon Senses and Advance Techniques plus on-trend fashion, jewelry and home decor (Avon Living).

My Avon Story

I started my Avon business as a way to earn extra money. Selling Avon to family, friends and coworkers. Over the years, I realized that my passion for being an Avon Representative was growing so I expanded my customer base with the help of the internet. I have customers all over the United States now. I continue to build my Avon business because it allows me to supplement by current income. Truly enjoy servicing customers near and far by sharing the wonderful products that the NEW AVON, LLC has to offer.

Love networking with other representatives and had the pleasure to meet so many during my visit to Nashville for REPFEST in August of 2017. My next steps will included expanding my team and earning a free cruise to Bermuda in 2018. I am looking forward to working my Avon business full-time when I retire from nursing in a few years. Avon will be my retirement plan, do you have one? Having my own business makes me feel empowered, independent, confident and yes, beautiful inside and out.

Direct Sales

Most direct sales company representatives join to earn extra money or get their products at a discount. Some become very successful. The best advise that I can give to anyone looking to start a direct selling business is that you will not get rich quick overnight. It takes time and consistency to develop and build relationships with your customers and team members. In the end, those of us that succeed are the ones that never give up on their goals and dreams. I have learned this to be true for everyday life too.

My Journey & Future

So where will my journey with my Avon business take me in the future? After attending RepFest in Nashville in August 2017, I realized that there are many successful Avon Representatives out there and had the pleasure of meeting some. I am on my way to becoming one of them. Yes, you can really make a living selling Avon, only the sky is the limit! Barb

More Posts from The Beauty In You Blog – Beauty with Barb

Skin So Soft

Bug Guard Plus Insect Repellent

Skin So Soft Satin Glow

Helpful posts about Avon ANEW

Retexturizing Peel

Line Eraser with Retinol

Vitamin C Brightening Serum

ANEW Clean Cleansers & Toners

Sheet Masks

Skinvincible

Which Skin Care Regimen is Right for YOU?

Power Serum

ANEW Firm & Sculpt for Neck & Chest

Shop Avon ANEW

mark. by Avon – Check out the new look!

Pout Lip Paint

Clique It Custom Eyeshadow Palette

Shimmer Cream Cubes All-Over Face Palette

Shop mark. by Avon

Top Fragrances

Soft Musk is back!

BE – Romantic Daring Fun

Prime for Men

Haiku Reflection

Prima

Little Red Dress

Little Black Dress

ABSOLUTE

Helpful How-to Posts

Project Runway Makeup

Want to order from a previous brochure?

Skin Care Advisor Quiz

How to start your own business online

Help choosing the right skin care regimen

View Brochures Online

Preview 2017 Avon Brochures Online

Shop current Avon Brochure online

View/Shop current mark. by Avon Magalog online

Shop current Avon Living Home Decor online

View/Shop current Avon Outlet Clearance online

Selling Avon – Helpful Representative Posts

Learn about Avon’s KickStart Program and how you can earn up to $1,000 in first 90 days!

Starting Avon Representative Business

CRUISE-LIKE-A-BOSS INCENTIVE Preview 2017 Avon Demo Book online

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Barb’s Beauty & Wellness

See posts as the new health, beauty and wellness products become available. Full line launching nationally early 2018 – sneak peek coming as soon as fall 2017 – View Blog

Have a question or comment? Click here to Message Barb now.

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