Top Five Things You Want to Know about Selling Scentsy

Should I Sell Scentsy?  Top 5 Things You Want to Know about Selling Scentsyselling scentsy

People often want to know all about selling Scentsy as an independent consultant before they join, so let's talk about the top 5 things you might want to know. Scentsy is a leading brand of wickless candles and fragrance products, sold by independent consultants all over the world. 

Potential consultants often want to know about the business model.  This includes questions like how they can earn money, the commission structure, and the costs associated with joining and maintaining their Scentsy business. They might also inquire about the support provided by the company to help them succeed.

While the specific questions can vary, here are five frequently asked questions that potential Scentsy consultants have:

1. How Does Selling Scentsy and the Business Model Work?

Scentsy is a Direct Sales business model. Consultants sign up to sell the products, and lead a team of other consultants if they choose.  Consultants earn commissions on every product they sell, whether those products are sold to customers or for their own personal use.   Leaders who grow and lead a team can also earn Leadership Bonuses in addition to personal sales commissions. 

Here are some other articles with further information on the business model:

  1. Can I make money as a Scentsy consultant? 
  2. What is the Scentsy Compensation plan? 
  3. Is Scentsy a pyramid scheme?
  4. Why Start a Direct Sales Scentsy business

2. What Products Would I Be Selling?

 People interested in selling Scentsy might want to know more about the products they would be selling, such as wax melts, warmers, diffusers, essential oils, and other fragrance-related items. They may also ask about the quality of the products and how to sell them effectively.

At Scentsy, we have all sorts of fragrance products to scent your space.  That includes home fragrance, laundry, cleaning, bath and body products, kids scented stuffies, and even fragrance products for your vehicle.  We have a partnership with Disney and other licensing agencies like NFL, to bring exclusive co-branded products as well. 

Scentsy quality is second to none.  Some potential consultants worry about seeing similar products in competitor stores, but I have never had a customer leave and not come back for our superior quality. Scentsy's warranties are incredible as well, which customers really appreciate. 

3. What Are Startup Costs and Requirements to Selling Scentsy?

This is a common question among potential consultants. They want to understand the initial investment required to join Scentsy, including the cost of the Scentsy starter kits, marketing materials, and any ongoing fees. They might also ask about any specific qualifications or commitments needed to get started.

In the US, it's $99 to join plus shipping and local sales tax.  That fee includes access to the workstation, your own personalized website for 3 months, and a starter kit full of everything you need to get started.  There are no other fees to keep your account open, only $15 per month for your website if you choose to keep that. 

When I started selling Scentsy, I wanted to make enough money to cover my startup costs in the first month.  That way I wouldn't have a big commitment, and could quit if I didn't like it.  I am still here as a consultant, 15 years later, so I would say it worked out.  

4. Can I Sell Scentsy Part-Time?

Many individuals considering Scentsy are interested in a part-time venture alongside their existing job or commitments. They may inquire about the flexibility of the business, the time commitment required to achieve success, and whether it's possible to balance Scentsy with other responsibilities.

The answer to this one is easy:  yes!  One of my favorite things about Scentsy is how I can create my own schedule to work whenever and wherever it works for me.  When my kids were little, I worked during naptime and after I put them to bed.  You can definitely work Scentsy part time. 

5. What Training and Support Does Scentsy Provide?

Potential consultants often want to know about the training resources available to help them learn about the products, sales techniques, and business strategies. They might ask about mentorship, online resources, workshops, and events that can assist them in building and growing their Scentsy business.

Remember that these questions may vary based on your background, experience, and specific interests. If you're considering becoming a Scentsy consultant, please feel free to reach out with any additional questions.  I am always here to support and help you through this whole journey.

So, should I Sell Scentsy? 

Hopefully these Top 5 Things You Want to Know about Selling Scentsy provide some answers to help you know if it's time for you to jump in!  I would love to work with you and help you get off to a good start.  If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out.  If you're ready to jump in and sell Scentsy, now's a great time! 

Top 5 Reasons to Sell Scentsy

.Top 5 Reasons to Sell Scentsy

5 reasons to sell ScentsyAre you looking for a great work from home job opportunity?  Many families are having a hard time making their income stretch to match their budget, especially with inflation and rising costs for everything. 

To help you decide if Scentsy is the right fit for you, here are the top 5 reasons you should sell Scentsy.

I joined Scentsy when I was needing to help supplement our income, but wanted to still be a stay at home mom.  Selling Scentsy has been the best thing for our family, but also for me personally.  Every day I have something to work on, that won't just have to be started all over again (like changing diapers, making beds, or even cooking dinner!).

I have found there are more reasons to sell Scentsy than I ever could have imagined when I started, and here are just a few:

1. Flexible Work Schedule

Selling Scentsy allows you to be your own boss and set your own hours, making it ideal for flexibility in you work-life balance (especially as a busy mom).  I know I worked on my business during nap times, and after the kids went to bed at night.  Now that they are older, the flexibility allows me to be home with them all summer and work in the early mornings.  That way, we can get up and go on fun adventures all day, and I never miss out! 

2. Low Startup Costs

Scentsy offers a relatively low-cost entry into the business, making it accessible to those looking to start a business, without a big upfront investment.  When I joined, I made plans to ensure I could sell enough in my first month to pay off my starter kit. If it turned out that I didn't like selling Scentsy, I could walk away without any debt or big loss.

3. High-Quality Products

Scentsy's wide range of fragrances and home products are known for their high quality and unique scents, making it easy to attract and retain customers.  I don't have to worry about a competitor's product, because my customers always come back for the real deal.  Our products are also consumable, so customers come back to buy again to keep their house smelling good.

4. Supportive Community

Joining the Scentsy team means becoming part of a supportive network of consultants. We share tips, strategies, and encouragement to help you succeed.  Our team name is "The Best Team Ever", because we really are such a great support and resource for each other.  It's like instant friends who become like family.  We are all in this to help each other succeed and cheer each other on.

5. Unlimited Earning Potential

As a Scentsy consultant, your earning potential is based on your efforts and sales. There are no income caps, allowing you to work towards your financial goals on your terms.  My husband gets an annual review at his corporate job; if they decide that he has done a good job, he gets a small percentage raise.  When I sell Scentsy, it's my own business.  I can determine (through my efforts) if I need to make a little more for our vacation, school supplies, or anything else. 

Benefits to Selling Scentsy

Selling Scentsy has been such a great decision I made all those years ago.  It has helped our family finances, given me opportunities to grow and develop, and has even taken us on trips that wouldn't have happed if they didn't "make" us go.

If you are looking for a great way to make money from home, these are 5 reasons to sell Scentsy.  There are many more.  We would love to have you on our team, so you can find out all of your own reasons! 

Becky Sattler

Scentsy SuperStar Director

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*Results may not be typical. For average Consultant earnings, see the Income Disclosure provided by Scentsy.

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Ten Ways to Sell Scentsy

10 Ways to Work Your Scentsy Business Ways to work your Scentsy business

I love home parties and think they are a great way to run your business, but there are many ways to sell Scentsy in addition to home parties.

"Can I run a successful Scentsy business without home parties?"

Have you ever been interested in starting a Scentsy business (or other Direct Sales business), but found yourself wondering if you had to have home parties to make it work? If so, here's an article just for you! 

Ten Ways to Sell Scentsy

I have compiled a list of 10 ways to grow your Scentsy business without having to host tons of home parties... or bug your family and friends.

These are just a few ideas, but of course there are many ways to run your Scentsy business. (Just make sure you stay in compliance and avoid things like selling on eBay.)

1. Realtors

Realtors - you can work with them home staging, as well as new homebuyer gift baskets.  We can bundle their purchases to get them the best deal. They will most likely be buying a bunch at once, so you can really help make the most of the bundles for them.  Enter the items they want as a party order to give them the host rewards and shipping discount. 

Make sure you label the products with your consultant information, so the homebuyer can come back to you to buy more Scentsy. 

Another spin off to this approach is to work with a housing or apartment complex.  See if they will allow you to leave a warmer in the office with your info, a ballot box to draw for a prize, or even to add a flyer or samples to a new tenant bag.

2. Vendor events

Vendor events are perfect for networking and getting outside of your current circle.  Make sure you don’t just use it as a way to sell Scentsy, but also look for new team members. 

They are also a great way to schedule other party bookings so you get multiple benefits from the event!

3. Corporate Gifting

Corporate gifting includes working with business owners for their gift giving or incentives.  Find professionals like orthodontists who give gifts to referring dentists, or companies who give work anniversary gifts, holidays, business giveaways and incentives, etc.

4. Break Room Work Parties

This is a fun one.  Bring the Scentsy party to them!  Lunch work parties are a simple party setup you bring at lunch in the break room. 

Nobody has to go anywhere or clean their house, and it's a fun way to spend the lunch hour.  

5. Fundraisers

Fundraisers are a super way for any organization to make money for their cause.  Some ideas of where to look for fundraiser groups are sports teams, schools, choirs, pet rescues, dance teams, etc.

6. Online

Online is a great way to expand your business.  This includes creating a blog, finding bloggers to do a product review for you, or making videos for a YouTube channel. 

It can also include social media efforts, with things like creating a following on Instagram, sharing to a Facebook page, creating a private Facebook VIP group, or even hosting facebook parties online. 

7. Referrals

Referrals are such a great way to leverage your happy customers.  They love you and will introduce you to their friends as well.  Make sure to ask your current customers for referrals, sometimes they won't even think to share. 

Another great source of referrals is to have customers post pictures of their new products on social media and tag you.  That way their friends can see their personal recommendation and decide they need it too! 

8. Customer Service

Good customer care and follow up will make a big impact in your business. Taking good care of current customers allows you to keep the customers you have. That way you don’t have to find as many new ones. Make it easy for them to continue to buy from you!

9. Basket Parties

Basket parties are basically a catalog party, with a basket of samples or product testers.  You can book local basket party hosts, and also mail them away if you choose.

Many consultants have multiple sets of simple basket parties circulating all the time to keep sales coming in.  It also helps you expand your network and find new customers and hosts.

10. Build a Team

Recruit!  Build your team!  This one is kind of cheating, because it's technically not a way to sell Scentsy.  It is, however, a great way to make more money with your business.  Scentsy offers leadership bonuses that can greatly increase your paychecks as you lead and grow your team. 

You can’t stop selling and building your team, but recruiting and leading your team will multiply your efforts. You couldn’t possibly sell nearly as much as you would need to make a full-time income from your business.  Leverage the leadership component and find the joy in leading your team to success along with you!

Here are a few other articles to help you be successful with your Scentsy business:  

Thanks for visiting our Scentsy blog!

Becky and Dave Sattler

Scentsy Independent SuperStar Directors

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Could I Be An Awesome Scentsy Consultant?

Could You Be An Awesome Consultant?

Deciding if you are a good fit and could be an awesome Scentsy consultant is a common and important question.  Here are four key things to consider:

1. First, it's helpful to make sure you are ready to start a Direct Sales business as a Consultant (if you're asking, I think you are!).

2. Second, to partner with a company you trust (Scentsy is awesome!). 

3. Additionally, choosing a good sponsor is important.  Your sponsor can mentor you to get started as a Consultant, and keep building your business to success (I'll be here to help you!).

4. Lastly, YOU are the key ingredient.  If you possess these qualities below (or want to work to get them), you really could be an awesome consultant. 

Could you be an awesome scentsy consultant

My Consultant Experience

Joining Scentsy as an Independent Consultant is one of the best choices I have ever made. My husband and I have started multiple business. None have as been rewarding emotionally and financially as our Scentsy business.

A Team Mentor

My journey as a Scentsy Consultant began when I joined in 2008.  During that time, hundreds of Consultants have joined my team.  I love to help them grow their business and achieve their goals.  My favorite part as a Consultant is mentoring my team, and I have even earned the Annual Mentor Award 6 times, so I have lots of experience with new team members. 

I’ve seen hundreds if not thousands of Consultants join my team or other teams. Some become Consultants and rock and roll their business while others seem to fade and leave.  I have stuck with it as a Consultant, so I think it's helpful to look at why some don't stay. 

Why Some Quit

In the direct selling industry it’s said that at any given moment, one-third of your team is just starting, another third is really working, while another third is on their way out. Meaning they’ve hit some kind of obstacle and lost their drive and momentum to keep chasing their goals.

In the more than 15 years that I’ve been a Scentsy Consultant, I’ve seen plenty of great Consultants run into challenges. They lose steam and let their business fade away.

It could be a matter of bad timing with life.

Could also be that they were not comfortable coming out of their comfort zone, or maybe their team grew and they felt uncomfortable being a leader.

Maybe they felt unsupported by friends, family, co-workers etc. who held the stereotype of direct selling undermining the success of their friend.

Whatever the reason, people join and don’t capture whatever they envisioned in their head.

Who Will Be Successful with Scentsy?

So who will be an awesome Scentsy Consultant?

First, I can say that I’ve not found any demographic answer to who will be a successful Scentsy Consultant.

No single factor, regardless of background, education, income level, race, where you live or any other variable, seems to consistently show how much success you’ll achieve as a Scentsy Consultant. Even having past experience in direct selling isn’t a clear indicator.

I’ve seen individuals join Scentsy from all over the world from all backgrounds.  Some come with amazing experience in direct selling – sellers of other brands with years of experience... and yet that doesn’t always translate into success with Scentsy.

If it’s not experience, education or any of these things that determine success what does?

Qualities of Awesome

There are a handful of things that I’ve observed that make a very real difference in how much success a Consultant is able to achieve. 

What is so amazing and inspiring about the things I’ve observed are vital ingredients in the recipe for success is that they are characteristics that ANYONE can have. There is no monopoly on them so there is no reason anyone, from any background can become an amazing Scentsy Consultant.

1. Optimistic

The first is Optimistic.

No matter your background, years of direct selling or professional experience, you will be hard-pressed to achieve any significant Scentsy goals without overcoming obstacles. I’m not saying that the road to success is impossible or only for the real superheroes. But, like any real notable achievement, you will need to get comfortable out of your comfort zone and be able to overcome fears or skill gaps.

Whether it’s fear of failure, lower sales than planned, a potential recruit that declines, or some other thing – those who can lift up their head and optimistically move forward, win. Success as a Scentsy Consultant, is more attainable than most people realize.  Whether you define success as trips, time with family, working from home, extra income or lots of income, it really can be yours. But without optimism people sell themselves short and give up. Optimism is the silver lining.

For example, because Scentsy is a very popular product, sometimes a product will sellout within hours. It’s a real bummer and I don't envy the employees who spend hours and hours estimating, calculating, and forecasting how much of a particular product to produce. It’s a thankless job and sometimes they get it wrong. But, what am I going to do? Complain that my products are so popular and wish I could join the countless numbers of other companies begging people to buy my product?

There is always a positive side to every news, training ourselves to find it is the trick. By no means does that mean we, as Consultants no longer carry the need to communicate to the company when they screw up. However, after that, the best course forward is with a positive attitude.

2. Team Player

The second is being a Team Player. We’re all in this together – life and Scentsy. To achieve any of the goals that people have with their Scentsy business, it’s imperative to have the ability to work with people that are different from you.

As your Scentsy business grows you will recruit people, possibly from all over the world where Scentsy is available, and they will be different than you.

I’ve found that those who join Scentsy with an attitude of “We’re all in this together” and help their fellow teammates and their downlines, really get their business off on the right foot.

3. Self Starter

Being a self-starter. In the more than 15 years I’ve been a Scentsy Consultant I’ve been at a leader level for almost 14 of those years. I’ve welcomed amazing new team members, and been super excited for them. I would put myself in their shoes and envision ways they could have awesome sales success and grow their team given their unique strengths. I often found that I was thinking more about their success than they were.

Every new Consultant asks me to help them grow their business, and I absolutely LOVE helping everyone achieve their goals.  I am not a Scentsy Consultant just for the money, trips or anything else. Nothing is more motivating to me than to see the lives of my team change with their Scentsy business.

SO many have discovered they can be home with their kids and still bring home a good income, earn free trips for them and their significant other, help cover bills after a spouse is let go from work, or pay off pesky student loans. THAT makes it SO MUCH FUN.

That said, I discovered that when I held my new Consultant's hand, I actually did them a disservice.  It robbed them a bit of the “baptism by fire” experience that fuels their drive. Since I could easily see them as a successful Consultant in my minds eye, I worked to help them.  However, in the long run, they didn’t strengthen their self-starter muscles so they floundered.

Now, my approach is I don’t push or pull, I partner. I will work alongside you, recognize your success, cheer you on and help you overcome skill gaps or fears but I cannot earn you a trip or a promotion. And in the long-run, it is better that way. That seems so counter-intuitive but I’ve found it to be true.

4. Determination

If you could work hard for 2 years and earn a Doctor's salary would you do it? How many years do they work hard for a Bachelor’s degree, or a Masters, or even longer – to be a doctor?

I’ve seen both talented, promising individuals and seemingly untalented, and unpromising individuals join Scentsy and become Scentsy Consultants. I’ve seen people from both groups go on to experience massive success and people from both groups that let their business die.

Along with the other characteristics I’ve talked about, those that found success seemed able to keep on keeping on when confronted with obstacles. Not only that, they didn’t let life happen to them, they made goals and dreams with dream boards and pictures of what they wanted to earn or win sticky-tacked to the mirror in the bathroom or in their car. They decided what they wanted and worked to earn it, at all cost. The simple act of deciding what you want, writing it down, posting it all over the house, and doing whatever it takes to make it happen is very, very powerful.

Again, no one has a monopoly on determination, nor is it very complicated.

Determination is something that I cannot give or train, which makes it so vital to your success as a Scentsy Consultant.

I can help you make goals, I can even help make dream boards. 

How well you make it happen and actually do it every day is up to you.  

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