I'm sure you have heard about these pyramid schemes. Where I sign up to sell things then I recruit people to sign up under me. I make a percentage of what I sell and a percentage of what the people under me sell. There are several companies out there that get you to sell their products. You can sell jewelry, soaps/lotions, cleaning products, essential oils, food products, etc.
Well, over the years, I have witnessed quite a few moms joining the ranks of direct sales in an effort to supplement the family income. It's great if you are purchasing and using the product and you know a lot of people that will buy from you (and possibly have a party to expand your customer base and business).
Recently, one of my Girl Scout moms signed up with one of these companies and is now selling jewelry. She had a party to kick off the start of her business. I had to work that day and wasn't able to make it, but I did purchase something, even though I did not attend. I saw her regularly at softball games this summer and she would casually mention her business and how she is trying to figure out how to grow it.
I guess this is where the business side of my head wants to jump in and say something. I mean, did you have a plan when you started this business? Who is going to be your customer? Who will have parties for you? Are there any shows (craft fairs) you can do?
I keep my mouth shut. Afraid I might get asked to do a party. It's nice jewelry, but, I don't want to make my friends feel obligated to purchase jewelry.
I did get a text from her telling me someone did not use their coupon from the party. I politely declined. I felt bad, but, I could not justify purchasing jewelry when money is needed for other necessary things at the moment.
Have you ever signed up with a direct sales company? If so, how well did you do? Have you been approached by friends selling stuff? How do you react?
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