Top Five Things You Want to Know about Selling Scentsy

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

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!

Great Motivational Quotes for Business

Motivational Quotes for Business

Owning your own business is hard, and I find that I love great motivational quotes to help keep me going. I run a Direct Sales business and it is no exception to the ups and downs of business. In some ways, it's harder, since a Direct Sales business owner has to find ways to stay motivated and moving forward, without accountability to a boss.

Maintain Momentum with Quotes

I find that I can gain momentum and energy to keep pushing, when I read motivational quotes. Here are a few quotes I have found to help us all stay motivated and moving forward with our business.

"Lean into life. Begin each day as if it were on purpose." - Mary Anne Radmacher

"Forget what hurt you but never forget what it taught you."

"She remembered who she was and the game changed." - Lalah Deliah

"Wake up beauty, it's time to beast"

"Work hard in silence. Let success make the noise"

"Nothing will work unless you do" - Maya Angelou

"If people are doubting how far you can go, go so far you can't hear them anymore".

"Train or remain the same"

Define success on your own terms, achieve it by your own rules, and build a life you’re proud to live." - Anne Sweeney

"Success doesn't come from what you do occasionally. It comes from what you do consistently." - Marie Forleo

"You never lose in business, you either win or you learn." - Melinda Emerson

"When you start seeing your worth, you'll find it harder to stay around people who don't."

"Making mistakes is better than faking perfections."

"Be the person you want to have in your life."

"Learn to be indifferent about what makes no difference."

I want to Join Scentsy

Join Scentsy and Start a Scentsy Business

Have you ever thought that you would like to join Scentsy? There are many questions and doubts with starting a Scentsy business, but that doesn't need to stop you. Let me show you a few of the reasons I am glad I said, "yes, I want to join Scentsy!" I'm sure you will be glad you did, just like me.

A Few of My Favorite Scentsy Perks

There are so many reasons I am happy I joined Scentsy, and many of them I didn't even expect. The main reason I joined so many years ago was to pay off grad school student loans, and also to pay for extras like Christmas. I did not know I would find so many other benefits too. Let me share a few of the extra reasons I love being a Scentsy consultant.

My Own Boss

I am my own boss, and love that I am in charge of my schedule. That flexibility means that I can help in my daughter’s school class, attend my sons' sports games, go on dates with my husband, and work around their schedules. One year, we even took a month-long roadtrip across the USA and didn't have to worry about requesting time off from a boss. I am my own boss!

Scentsy Trips

When I decided to join Scentsy, I didn't know I would get to travel as well as make money. I have traveled to so many places with my Scentsy business. Whether it's for an incentive trip I earned, or for exclusive Leadership events, or even our annual convention, there are lots of chances to travel and experience new places.

Money Flexibility

What started out as a fun way to help cover expenses became a way to pay for a phone bill, car payment, mortgage to today where it covers all our living expenses. I am so grateful for the choices that come from the extra money from my Scentsy business.

What others are saying

"Becky is an amazing Star Director! Excellent leader lots of skills! Always there when needed with new ideas and suggestions! Very extraordinary leader! Trustworthy, honest, dedicated are only a few things that help describe her."

"Rebecca is a self motivated and enthusiastic leader. She is consistent in her efforts and is an amazing mentor to those on her team. I consider myself blessed to associate with her on a professional level and am inspired by her drive."

"Becky is a great Scentsy Director. I appreciate how she helps keep me informed. She is motivated and helps motivate others. As a leader, she has provided continued training meetings and I appreciate her willingness to help when needed."

Scentsy Awards

Scentsy has given me the opportunity to have earn amazing, all-expense paid trips to places like Greece, Cancun, the Dominican Republic, NYC, DisneyWorld and more. Some of my favorite trips are to visit my amazing international teammates all over Europe, Australia, Mexico, and the United States, attending their local annual conventions and speaking all over the world. Here are just some of the trips I’ve earned, events I’ve attended or presented at, and awards I’ve earned.

Join The Best Team Ever

You join a team when you join Scentsy. I love being a Scentsy consultant and know you will too. We are excited to welcome you to our incredible Scentsy team, "The Best Team Ever". Join my team, and you get me as your personal sponsor and mentor. That means I'll be here to help you get started, and each step of the way.

There are so many reasons why you would want to join Scentsy, and I am excited to help you discover your favorite reasons!

Start Scentsy now

*Income Disclosure Statement: because I mentioned income and benefits I have earned from my Scentsy business, I am required to state that my results are not guaranteed or even typical. However, I have done it, and can help you have success with a lot of hard work too.

The Focus Map to Scentsy Success

In a clock-in, clock-out world there are things like career paths or management training programs that provide talented, high-potential individuals diverse experiences designed to help them progress towards a particular target job. At the end of the experience, assuming the individual does well, they gain the position they were targeting from the beginning. Knowing what the path ahead of us looks like allows us to focus on the now while still anticipating and preparing for what comes next.

LAUNCH YOUR SCENTSY BUSINESS and HAVE YOUR OWN WEBSITE IN JUST 5 MINUTES!!

In order to get the same kind of clear path as a Scentsy Consultant, the obvious place to start is with the Scentsy Compensation Plan. The Comp Plan tells us rank is next, how we are paid at the next rank, and what key metrics we need to hit in order to achieve that rank. And that's actually really great - knowing exactly what I need to do to make more money AND the fact that it is the same path for everyone - is awesome. But beyond that baseline info, we have a lot of Consultants wondering where their focus should be at each rank in order to make the most of their current rank AND how to promote to the next. So based on our own experience, we put together the below information to give our amazing team of Scentsy Consultants tips on where to focus at each rank.

RANKS

Escential

Certified

Lead

TIME

85%-Selling

15%-Recruiting

FOCUS

Paying off Startup Cost
Learn how to sell
Create Customer Base
Scentsational Start Level 3

Becky & Dave Reco

Take advantage of the great incentives to learn your new biz, make money, and pay off your startup costs. Remember sales are money for today, recruits are money for tomorrow so spend your time selling this will prove invaluable to help train new Consultants. REMEMBER - always offer the opportunity at parties & to customers but spend your time getting parties.Star

SuperStar10%-Mentoring

30%-Recruiting

60%-SalesRecruit, recruit, recruit
Partner w/ upcoming leaders
Grow Team VolumeThe real reason we recommend the majority of your time be selling is if you’re out selling you’re in front of new people - the best way to find new recruits. Perfect your customer loyalty programs to reduce the time and money you spend getting PRV. Remember if 120 people spend $100 2X/year, you have 2k PRV every month. Start some mentoring but avoid the temptation to hand hold to ensure someone else's success, don’t create an entitled culture. Don’t let yourself get overwhelmed with the demands of a growing team and their questions. Avoid pushing and pulling your team to success - rather partner with them. Reward results. If effort isn’t getting results than work on training to improve results.Director

Star Director25%-Mentoring

35%-Recruiting

40%-SalesCrank out Directors
Empower your leaders
Create success cultureYour frontline and Director Generation bonuses should be roughly 50-70% of your paycheck if not more at this point. Your system for PRV should be established. Build Directors & help them develop into leaders; let them be leaders. Like you, they’ll make mistakes but avoid being the person your entire group goes to for questions, training, mentoring, news, etc. - let your leaders step up. Creating a culture of leaders requires empathy and accountability at the same time but work for it, it'll save your sanity and build sustainability into your biz.SuperStar Director35%-Mentoring

35%-Recruiting

30%-SalesBusiness sustainability
Keep Recruiting
Keep Leaders EngagedYour paycheck is largely, Dir. Gen. Bonuses and to a lesser degree FL bonuses. Focus on the long-term sustainability of your biz. This means ensuring leaders have goals and momentum and that you're still bringing new leaders. The reality is you can never stop recruiting. New Consultants, even Directors, with potential and promise join and quit all the time so you’ve got to be bringing new people in to keep the momentum and growth going in your business.Life as a Scentsy Consultant can be a lot of fun with the flexibility, time off, free trips, and unlimited income potential but, like any job, there is a learning curve. We hope that this helps give an idea of one way to achieve the success you're looking for as a Scentsy Consultant. If you're not a Scentsy Consultant but you've always thought about being your own boss or launching your own business let me invite you to join my global team of Scentsy Consultants. We have amazing Scentsy Consultants in Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, USA, Canada, the UK and more. Now is a great time to join and launch your Scentsy business! To join, simply follow the link to join Scentsy and become a Scentsy Consultant!

3 Ways to Improve Your Recruiting Today

It's been said, “Sales is money today and recruits are money for tomorrow”. And if you’ve seen our video showing the actual data breaking down our commission paychecks, (Scentsy paycheck breakdown) you’ve seen that the greatest growth opportunity as a Scentsy Consultant is in the Frontline and Director Generation bonus. Essentially, the more you grow your team and help them experience success, the more you are compensated for your success in those areas.

Want to receive our FREE workbook on How to Become a Rockstar Recruiter today? So finding new individuals to join you on your Scentsy journey is always top of mind for anyone serious about making a living off their Scentsy business. Recruiting can also be a very nerve-wracking experience and leave both the Scentsy Consultant and the potential recruit feeling awkward and weird. Nobody likes awkward and weird. Here are three things that I’ve found consistently help me and my team get our game face on and have better, more natural conversations with a better success rate.

First, change your perspective.

Too often our perspective when we’re recruiting is not dissimilar to begging and pleading. We make a goal to recruit so many or to have so many conversations with people so diligently we head out to “do our duty”, get out of our comfort zone, and find some new teammates. And before we know it, seconds into our first conversation, we freeze and have that, “I want to barf. Why am I doing this?” feeling in our gut.

Perception is Reality. To change your reality change your perspective. If the thought of recruiting makes you sweat and feels like a massive burden on your back than, in my experience, you aren’t completely comfortable with your identity as a Scentsy Consultant OR you have doubts about achieving your goals as a Scentsy Consultant. Accept who you are and the choice you made. You are a rationale person and made a decision to join for a good reason so don’t let fears about how others will perceive you deter you from your goal. You never sweat or go numb when you tell your friends, family, party guests about your favorite restaurant so take that same mentality and apply it to offering the opportunity. You are simply sharing something cool with the people you are talking with.

Second - Relax; Don't surrender to desperation.

You want them to join so badly, for whatever reason, that you start to become slimey forceful. Nobody, even the Consultant being slimey forceful, likes that - nobody wants to be that person, and surrendering to the temptation to become like this in a conversation is actually a massive turnoff to whoever you’re talking with. It’s great to have goals but don’t let an intense focus on your goal handicap the execution such that you are focused purely on the outcome You Want. Relax and be honest with yourself and whoever you’re talking with.

The reality is, the more you talk to people about becoming a Scentsy Consultant, the more appealing it is because it is more natural, casual, and unintimidating. So, avoid creating pressure-filled conversations by being honest, open and unashamed and you’ll find your conversations are much more fluid and more effective. Disconnect yourself from the outcome and focus on how much you love what you are offering and your conversations will be much more natural, unique, and actually much more effective.

Third - Share your Stories.

Your personal stories, and the stories of other Scentsy Consultants, are like underestimated jedi masters in a recruiting conversation. More impactful than every minute detail about operating a Scentsy business is your personal story. I’m not making this up, it’s actually science. Donald Calne, a well-known neurologist said -

"The essential difference between emotion and reason is that emotion leads to action, while reason leads to conclusions."

I’ve had hundreds, if not thousands of conversations with individuals about becoming a Scentsy Consultant and I’ve found that individuals seemingly starving for every possible detail about being a Scentsy Consultant are really NOT interested in joining. Nine times out of ten, they aren’t even considering it. They have negative stereotypes of direct selling and want you to reaffirm those OR in their heart of hearts they want to join and be their own boss but are too afraid so they hope your responses will feed their fears about joining Scentsy so they don’t have leave their comfort zone.

So, what kind of stories are people looking for? In particular people want to know 3 main things 1.How Scentsy has impacted your life, (Travel, Extra moola, be home with family, flexible schedule, etc.) 2. Why you joined, (student loan debt, spouse lost job, love the product, always wanted to be my own boss, etc.) and 3. What your favorite benefit is of being a Scentsy Consultant. (Cruises, Self-development, money, getting to be my kids coach, etc.) Attach a short, concise story to each of those three, and you’re good to go. Remember, nothing will sink a great story faster than too many, unnecessary details. For whatever reason, we want to include far too many details in our stories. Remember, you’ve got 30 seconds to tell your story, keep it simple and include only what advances the core message of your story. It can even be one sentence like - “I joined Scentsy and paid off my startup costs in one month”. Or, “I took my kids to DisneyWorld with my Scentsy Income”, or “My hubs lost his job and my Scentsy income kept us afloat”, or “My husband quit his job to come work with me as a Scentsy Consultant”, or even “Scentsy pays for my monthly phone bill”. Whatever it is, the reason stories are so powerful is because people can relate to them. You can even make it more relatable by saying something like “So, if you’d love to have your phone bill paid for every month, then you ought to take a look at Scentsy”.

Following these 3 simple steps will make recruiting conversations feel much, much more natural and will, in turn, increase their effectiveness. AND you won't get that slimey, forceful feeling when you're sharing the Scentsy business opportunity. Better yet, you'll have some fun new recruits join your team and grow your Scentsy business!

As always, if you're ready to launch your own Scentsy business and become a Scentsy Consultant there's no better time than today to Join Scentsy! Simply follow the link to become a Scentsy Consultant . If you want to get your hands on some awesome Scentsy products follow the link to shop all my current Scentsy warmers and products!

5 Things Every Sponsor Wants to Tell Their Team

Top 5 Obstacles Every Consultant Must Conquer

In the over 9 years I've been a Scentsy Consultant I've recruited over 100 amazing people to join me on this crazy, fun thing I call my Scentsy business. I'm excited and eager for every single one to really take advantage of all the great benefits of making a living as a Scentsy Consultant - flexible schedule, work where & when I want, free travel, etc - and so I jump in and try to do everything I can to help them get their new biz off the ground.

Unfortunately, it doesn't always happen. And not for the reasons you might think.

I've never seen a Consultant close the doors of their business because they didn't know what to do or how to do it. Never.

Below are the top 5 obstacles I've seen trip up Consultants leading them to not achieve the success they envisioned when they enrolled. If you've ever thought of being your own boss and looking for something new, check out my blog post about My Favorite Benefits of Being a Scentsy Consultant. If you're ready to join Scentsy and launch your own business simply follow the link to Join Scentsy.

YOU ARE MORE AWESOME THAN YOU THINK

I've noticed that many new Consultants feel inadequate or have a burdening self-doubt. I just want to say "You are enough. You are more than just enough. You are awesome!" Too often new Consultants bring in heavy negative baggage they’ve acquired from life that weighs them down under a belief they are not smart enough, tall enough, pretty enough, rich enough - whatever it might be - to do well as a Scentsy Consultant. You do not need to be anything more, or anything different than what you are.

Actually, once you allow yourself to tap into your OWN creativity, your OWN uniqueness and free yourself to be your type of Consultant - THEN you will find success. You, all by yourself, can figure out how to win at being a Scentsy Consultant. You have what it takes in spades to be successful. Don’t let yourself give in to the excuse that you - and anything about who you are or your unique situation and circumstances - disqualify you from success. Rather, recognize that your unique strengths, perspective, and personality are the very things that will help you be successful. Stop doubting yourself, or beating yourself up over past or current mistakes and engage your own strengths and you will be surprised just how awesome you are. Sounds cliche I know, but I've seen it over and over and over again.

FEAR

This happens with almost every single new Consultant. It is the number one reason, in my experience, that so many new Consultants give up. This quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson is so true -

Fear defeats more people than any other one thing in the world.

Fear of failure is the most prevalent and debilitating. They say to themselves, "I don’t want to be the person that tried Scentsy and failed. If I get excited and go out and have parties, and tell everyone that I am a Scentsy consultant, talk about the business on Facebook, maybe even grow a team, and then it doesn’t work out I’m going to look like a schlumpf. All my friends will see me as a failure, I’ll feel like a failure, and they’ll tease me about that one time I tried to chase my goals as a Scentsy Consultant." I see this with SO many new Consultants. After doing this for over 9 years this is easy to recognize but the last thing new Consultants want to admit is preventing their success.

I've found the best way to address fear is to open about it. Every time I coach my team and we're making goals and tactics to achieve their goals, we always talk about any fears or skill gaps that would prevent them from doing the tactics we discussed. It is impossible to be successful as a Scentsy Consultant without overcoming fear. Nelson Mandela once said -

“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.”

JUST DO IT

NOTHING can replace doing it. I’ve had hundreds of goal-making sessions, spent hours training, coaching and even roleplaying everything from how to enter parties in the workstation to how to book parties, recruit a new team member, and take care of customers. I’ve bent over backwards to make sure my team KNEW how to do everything and felt motivated to do everything they needed to do to win. But, all too often, regardless of how much they knew how to do what they needed to do - they still didn’t do it. Consultants with little or no training have awesome parties, and recruit amazing new Consultants. They just simply do it. They host parties, they talk to people about joining Scentsy, they message people about their orders, they just do it. Untrained, untouched, imperfect, yet getting it done. No amount of training or coaching will ever replace an attitude focused on simply doing it. Sometimes we let ourselves get so focused on preparation and practicing that we become paralyzed and fail to actually just go and do it.

Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.
Dale Carnegie

If you're too worried and focused on preparing and practicing then your focus is driven by fear and you doubt yourself and your training at the first sign of training. The sooner you jump into improvement by practice you are focused on finding your way to success; getting better with each misstep, tailoring your approach to fit you and ultimately finding your own, unique, very YOU type of way of operating. That's when you'll hit your stride and find you're no longer forcing yourself to invite people to buy, host, or join.

MAKE GOALS

In soccer you need goals to win. Literally, if there were no goals no-one would ever win. It’s true with Scentsy as well, if you have no goals you won’t ever achieve them. And how could you? You have no measurement of success, you have no direction, no target. Say out loud what you want from your Scentsy business and write it down. Tell someone, anyone that will be an accountability partner for you, what your goal is - whether it's your Scentsy sponsor (who would love to have that convo with you!) your spouse, friend, parent, sibling, whoever, and then get to work.

Setting Goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.
Tony Robbins

If you want Scentsy to pay for a date night at least once a month, or cover a phone bill, the utilities, car, or even the mortgage - say it and write it down. Your Scentsy business can do any of these, and all of these!, but like anything, it takes work and working without a goal is like driving down the freeway just hoping you can correctly guess the exit that will take you to your destination. Pick your destination first (make goals) and then find a map (what you'll do to achieve your goal) to get you there.

BE PERSISTENT

For some reason, we want to believe that any setback is an indication that the whole thing is flawed. Too often if a new Consultant invites someone to have a party, join their team, do a fundraiser, or some other Scentsy-related activity and that person responds negatively they get deflated and give up. If you ask someone to host a party and they say no thanks. Move on. How many people did you date before you found the right one? There’s a million shows on TV yet we ignore the large majority of them and have our own few favorites. They simply don’t interest us. Scentsy isn’t for everyone, it has NOTHING to do with you and everything to do with them. It’s their choice, not yours. Allow people to be different than you and not be interested in buying, or joining WITHOUT taking it personally. A “No” is not a “You suck, I hate you”. It is what it is, someone indicating they are not interested, nothing more.

Giving up on your goals is like slashing your other three tires because you got one flat.

When you feel like you've hit a setback, don't surrender your goals so easily. Stop blaming yourself, you didn't royally screwup, give yourself the benefit of the doubt and try again...and again, and again. You can either keep trying with the aim of getting better as you go on your path to success OR consider everything that doesn't go as planned, as further evidence that becoming a Scentsy Consultant wasn't a good idea. So keep on keepin' on and giving it the ol' college try and I have no reason to believe you won't get better and find a way to make it work.

Is Scentsy a Good Fit for Millennials?

Millennials look for a different way to work, and wonder if a Scentsy business would be a good fit. The millennial generation carries unique qualities and talents and opportunities. A lot of those would make a millennial a great fit as a Scentsy Consultant. Often, they get a bad wrap, but there are some definite benefits to the millennial generation as Scentsy Consultants.

Who is a Millennial

First, just to make sure we're all on the same page, what makes someone a millennial? The P ew Research Center reports on data about Millennials and defines them as those born after 1980. They are the first generation to come of age in the new millennium. Below are some general characteristics of the Millennial generation.

Millennial Generation

According to research from Goldman Sachs, the Millennial generation is the largest in history with a whopping 92 million members! That is even larger than the Baby Boomer generation coming in at 77 million and Generation X which was even lower still at 61 million.

Technology generation

Millennials are the first generation to grow-up in the era of rapid technological innovation. They were born during smartphones, internet and the always-on digital world. As such, they are much more digitally connected than previous generations and use technology like texting, vlogging, messaging. They are particularly more likely to use social media platforms to communicate.

Debt generation

The Millennial generation is burdened with much more debt than previous generations. Student loan payments take up an increasing percentage of Millennial income after graduation. According to the Federal Reserve, the mean student loan balances of 25 year olds has practically doubled from just over $10,000 in 20013 to just over $20,000 in 2013.

Earning a Living

So now that we are more familiar with some of the characteristics of the Millennial generation, what do we know about what they want out of an occupation? Or really - what do they want, if anything, from the way they earn a living? There are lots of stereotypes about Millennials and lots of research about how to cater careers to Millennials.

A recent article in the Harvard Business Review stated -

Everyone gets it. Conventional wisdom holds that Millennials are entitled, easily distracted, impatient, self-absorbed, lazy, and unlikely to stay in any job for long. On the positive side, they’re also looking for purpose, feedback, and personal life balance in their work. Companies of all kinds are obsessed with understanding them better.

Actual Few Differences

The article goes on to suggest that more and more evidence is finding that there are few actual differences in Millennials and the rest of us. It continues -

While pithy descriptions of what makes Millennials unique are presented as self-evident and seem to have a ring of truth to them, very few are supported with solid empirical research. On the contrary, a growing body of evidence suggests that employees of all ages are much more alike than different in their attitudes and values at work. To the extent that any gaps do exist, they amount to small differences that have always existed between younger and older workers throughout history and have little to do with the Millennial generation per se.

The article continues to suggest that though there has been much said, studied, discussed and while stereotypes seem to abound, there just doesn't seem to be any real evidence of difference between the generations. It appears, according to this Harvard Business article, that there really is minimal differences in what the Millennial generation and the previous two (Generation X and Baby Boomers) want out of a career. The article states that -

For one, a group of researchers from George Washington University and the Department of Defense analyzed more than 20 published and unpublished studies examining generational differences and concluded that meaningful differences among generations probably do not exist in the workplace. The small differences that do appear are likely attributable to factors such as stage of life more than generational membership.

Overall Occupation Goals

So what does this all mean? My key takeaway is that Millennials, Generation X, and Baby Boomers are looking for the same type of benefits from an occupation. This is definitely not what I had supposed! I have done lots of research outlining the differences between Millennials and previous generations. And this article suggests that the differences are not attributable to generation, but rather life stage.

So if you are a Millennial, Generation X, or Baby Boomer, a Scentsy business could be a good fit. A good fit is if you like the freedom to work where and when you like, enjoy free travel, spending more time with family and friends, and making good money. If this sounds like you, then consider joining Scentsy and becoming a Scentsy Consultant.

Benefits of a Scentsy Business

Millennials are a good fit for Scentsy, and Scentsy is a good fit for Millennials. Come start a Scentsy business that offers the flexibility and use of technology where you can thrive.

Owning your own business is key to the flexible schedule, gig-type economy, and using your creativity with technology. This is where the benefits of a Scentsy business outweigh other jobs.

Want to know my favorite benefits of being a Scentsy Consultant? Or see if you'd be an awesome Scentsy Consultant? Check out my post called "Could I Be an Awesome Scentsy Consultant?"

Is Scentsy a Pyramid Scheme?

Pyramid Schemes

Every now and then I tell people how my husband and I support* our family with our Direct Sales business. Inevitably the conversation leads to this question, “Oh, so it’s like a pyramid scheme?”.

No, Scentsy is not a pyramid scheme. After a while, I began to wonder what exactly is a pyramid scheme. Why do so many people consider any direct selling business to be one?

What Is a Pyramid Scheme

So first, what is a pyramid scheme? When in doubt, turn to Wikipedia! 🙂 –

“Pyramid schemes—also referred to as franchise fraud or chain referral schemes—are marketing and investment frauds in which an individual is offered a distributorship or franchise to market a particular product. Participants earn the real profit, not by the sale of the product, but by the sale of new distributorships. Emphasis on selling franchises rather than the product eventually leads to a point where the supply of potential investors is exhausted and the pyramid collapses.”

Often, the term pyramid scheme is associated with direct selling businesses. However, it actually happens just as much if not more often in the financial sector.

Examples

I did a Google search for the term pyramid scheme. The first result was an article about a Montana woman. She pleaded guilty to using money from new investors to make payments to earlier investors, between 2008 and 2016. The article states that "she's accused of taking $1.5 million from 28 different people. At least four of the investors were identified as vulnerable persons because of their age, and one was mentally disabled."

That type of "business" is bad, and should get a bad wrap. It's also illegal (with good reason).

Here is an another article in Investopedia about pyramid schemes in the financial sector. There's also a great short video on that page explaining pyramid schemes.

How to Know if a Business Is Legitimate

Below is a video from the Direct Selling Association in Australia called "Understanding Illegal Pyramid Schemes". The video outlines they key points of how to identify whether a business is a legitimate direct selling business or a pyramid scheme.

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MLM organizations

Specifically with regards to Multi-level marketing organizations the same Wikipedia page states –

According to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission legitimate MLM, unlike pyramid schemes:

"...have a real product to sell. More importantly, MLM's actually sell their product to members of the general public, without requiring these consumers to pay anything extra or to join the MLM system. MLM's may pay commissions to a long string of distributors, but these commission are paid for real retail sales, not for new recruits."

Selling of Goods is Key

In summary, any business model in which members make money from the signup fee of someone else rather than any actual selling of goods or services is a pyramid scheme. Additionally, in exchange, the organization promises its new members a share of the money taken from every additional member that they recruit. If a percentage of your sign up fee goes directly to those who enrolled you, or if you are a member of a business that rewards you financially when someone joins under you – then you are part of a pyramid scheme.

The FTC also has more information at this link- FTC Pyramid Schemes - to help consumers understand the difference between legitimate direct selling businesses and scams.

So do I sell products? Absolutely! Scentsy has a fantastic brand with amazing, innovative products namely, Warmers, Diffusers, Buddies, Laundry, Skin, and, of course, it's very, very popular fragrances!

To buy Scentsy online simply visit my Scentsy Website to browse all of the fantastic items I sell.

Pyramid Scheme Promises

Pyramid Schemes come in all shapes and sizes but all make massive promises. Generally speaking, these schemes also leave their members, except the few at the top, worse off. This same Wiki page tells of about a dozen notable pyramid schemes all over the world. These businesses have caused riots and robbed thousands, if not millions, of people lots of money.

Pyramid schemes are illegal ploys to rob people. They promise an income to convince more and more people to pay the enrollment fee, of which they get a portion.

Structured to Defraud

In a Forbes magazine article by Nancy Collamer, she clarifies that “MLM’s are sometimes erroneously referred to as “pyramid schemes” – companies structured with the intent of defrauding the public”. These organizations are designed to make money, but NOT generated by the sale of any product or service. Money is made when individuals pay an enrollment fee - to a small group or individual at the top and are illegal.

Is Scentsy a Pyramid?

In Scentsy, I do get potential leadership bonuses from the amount my team sells. However, I don't get a sign-up fee when they join. I am paid for helping new team members join and start a successful business, selling actual products.

Many ask the question of how is a Scentsy consultant paid; can I really make money with Scentsy? You can watch this video I created to explain the Scentsy Compensation Plan and how we make money.

Start a Legit Business

And as always if today is the day you’re and ready to be your own boss and looking for a legitimate business opportunity, come join my Scentsy team! Ever wonder if you’d make an awesome Scentsy Consultant? Check out my blog post answering that very question – Could I be an awesome Scentsy Consultant?

Are you ready to work hard to earn trips, make great friends, make money, and be able to enjoy more time with your friends and family? Then come on over to my Scentsy website and Join Scentsy!

Is Scensty A Scam?

Want to learn more about Scentsy, the company? Here's a little history about Scentsy in an article answering the question Is Scentsy a Scam?

*When I talk about income from our Scentsy business, the FTC requires that I add results are not typical, and include this Income Disclosure Statement. Results are not typical, but honestly, neither are you. I worked hard to make this happen, and so can you.

Scentsy Whipped Body Souffle

The Scentsy Whipped Body Souffle is one of the fantastic four items in the Scentsy Skin collection. The Whipped Body Souffle is super moisturizing and leaves your skin feeling fantastic! For more information about all of the other products in the Scentsy Skin collection visit our blog post about the Scentsy Skin or Scentsy Lotion products. The Scentsy Skin collection is a great group of custom-formulations of skincare products that are so smooth and rich you will be probably be surprised and find yourself getting hooked super quick!

The Scentsys Whipped Body Souffle is easy to buy online at my Scentsy website along with the entire Scentsy Skin collection and all other Scentsy products. To buy the Scentsy Whipped Body Souffle simply follow this link to Buy Scentsy Whipped Body Souffle. All of the fragrances available in the Body Souffle's are great and you're going to love each of them! They are great in the hot dry summer months as well as in the cold, cold winter months when the heater is cranking and you need to treat your body to some moisturizing body souffle! Still have some questions about the Scentsy Whipped Body Souffle and/or the Scentsy Skin collection? Below are some frequently asked questions for your review as well to learn more about these high quality amazing lotion and skin products.

1. Where are Scentsy Skin products made and packaged?

All Scentsy Skin products are made in the nifty-fifty United States.

2. Are Scentsy Skin products tested on animals?

Scentsy Skin products are not tested on animals. However, individual ingredients may have been tested on animals at some point.

3. Do Scentsy Skin products contain animal by-products?

No.

4. Are Scentsy Skin products vegan and gluten-free?

Yes. Scentsy Skin products are vegan and gluten-free.

5. Can Scentsy Skin products be purchased with Host Rewards?

Yes.

6. Do Scentsy Skin products contain any allergens or toxins? Is it safe for sensitive skin?

All Scentsy Skin products are created with ingredients that are generally accepted as safe in the industry and effective for use in personal care products. Though Scentsy Skin products are both non-toxic and non-irritating, individuals with specific known fragrance sensitivities should test the product on a small patch of skin before using.

7. Are Scentsy Skin products available in multipacks?

No.

8. Are Scentsy Skin products safe to use on children?

Scentsy Skin products are safe to use on all members of the family, and may be used as directed on children with adult supervision. All Scentsy Skin products are for external use only. Avoid contact with eyes; if the product gets in your eyes, rinse with water. Discontinue use and ask a doctor if rash or irritation develops and persists. To ensure proper use, please supervise small children when using Scentsy Skin products and keep scented products out of the reach of small children and pets.

9. How long does the scent last?

The amount of time the fragrance lasts on your skin depends on your own body chemistry. Scentsy Skin products contain the highest concentration and quality of fragrances available, giving the wearer the longest lasting fragrance experience possible.

10. Why is Scentsy Skin more expensive than Layers products?

When developing Scentsy Skin, we developed entirely new formulas to create a premium line. We elevated the quality of the ingredients, the feel of the products on skin and their effectiveness to create a luxurious experience. These improvements resulted in a noticeably higher quality product with commensurate pricing. When comparing our ingredients and formulas, we’re confident you’ll find they are comparable to pricing of other prestige product lines.

11. Why aren’t the Scentsy Skin products offered in existing Scentsy Bar fragrances?

The five beautiful fragrances in our Scentsy Skin line have been designed to be used on the skin and react to each person’s body chemistry for a uniquely personal fragrance experience. We may consider extending our Scentsy Skin line to include Scentsy Bar fragrances in the future.

12. What do the fragrance numbers mean?

We wanted to make it clear that these fragrances are only available in the Scentsy Skin collection and not anywhere else in the catalog. Numbering our fragrances further differentiates Scentsy Skin from existing Scentsy fragrances.

13. Will we introduce more scents in the future?

Yes.

14. Are Scentsy Skin products paraben- and dye-free?

Yes. All Scentsy Skin products are paraben- and dye-free.

15. Do Scentsy Skin products have any anti-aging properties?

No. Scentsy Skin products are not formulated to deliver age-defying benefits.

16. Does Scentsy Skin Velvet Hand Cream and Whipped Body Soufflé contain sunscreen?

No. Scentsy Skin Velvet Hand Cream and Whipped Body Soufflé do not contain sunscreen.

17. What’s the difference between Scentsy Skin Velvet Hand Cream and Whipped Body Soufflé?

Our Velvet Hand Cream is more concentrated for a smoother, more luxurious feel. Our Whipped Body Soufflé is designed to be spread over the entire body to provide quick hydration with a powder-soft finish.

18. What’s the difference between Scentsy Skin Velvet Hand Cream and Layers Hand Cream?

The formulas for Layers Hand Cream and Velvet Hand Cream are completely different. Our Velvet Hand Cream has been formulated to trap moisture in your skin. Does that sound awesome!

19. What’s the difference between Scentsy Skin Whipped Body Soufflé and Layers Body Butter?

Though both products are highly fragrant and soften skin, Scentsy Skin Whipped Body Soufflé is non-greasy and formulated to dry with a powder-light finish.

20. Can I use these products on my face?

The Whipped Body Soufflé and Velvet Hand Cream may be used on the face. As with all fragrance products, avoid contact with the eyes. For more about the amazing Scentsy Skin Collection please feel free to click on any of the images above or follow the highlighted text to our Scentsy Skin or Scentsy Lotion page for more information. All of these products, the Scentsy Whipped Body Souffle, the Scentsy Velvet Hand Cream, the Scentsy Moisturizing Body Bar, and the Scentsy Fine Fragrance Roller, are available via my Scentsy website where you can buy online and have it shipped directly to you! And don't forget about the great deals and bundles that make it even easier to get more of the Scentsy product you love!

And as always if today is the day you're done with the rat race and ready to be your own boss, come join my Scentsy team! Ever wonder if you'd make an awesome Scentsy Consultant? Check out my blog post answering that very question - Could I be an awesome Scentsy Consultant? If you're ready to rock 'n roll today and begin earning trips, make great friends, make moola, and be able to enjoy more time with your friends and family then come on over to my Scentsy website and Join Scentsy!

Shriner Scentsy Warmer

For nearly 95 years, Shriners Hospitals for Children ® has provided life-changing care to more than

1.3 MILLION CHILDREN.

Shriners Hospitals sends Love to the rescue ® to little ones with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip and palate. All care is provided regardless of the families' ability to pay.

The beautiful Scentsy Warmer "Love Heals" supports Shriners Hospital for Children. Scentsy will donate $8 from the sale of each Love Heals Warmer to Shriners Hospitals for Children. Every year Scentsy selects a cause it will support and introduces a unique, limited-time Scentsy product custom-designed around the selected cause. In years past, the Scentsy cause product has supported organizations combatting breast cancer, organizations like Sunshine Kids, Autism Awareness, the Ronald McDonald House, and several others. Together with the Scentsy Family Foundation, Scentsy offers philanthropic support with scholarships, Charitable Cause Products and direct donations. More than $5.6 million (USD) has been donated to causes that support families. Five years after Scentsy was established, in 2009, Scentsy created the Scentsy Family Foundation to fulfill the company’s motto to “contribute more than you take” in a way that was influenced by Scentsy Consultants, employees and customers, and connected them to causes near and dear to their hearts.

The unique Shriner Scentsy Warmer is a beautiful addition to any home and supports a fantastic organization that is making a tremendous difference in the lives of so many children. This amazing warmer is so easy to buy online as well. Simply follow the link to buy online the Shriner Scentsy Warmer "Love Heals". Scentsy has a goal of donating $500,000 to the Shriners Children Hospital and you can check the status of that goal on my website by following this link - Shriner Scentsy Warmer donation. Shriners Children Hospital has 22 locations in the USA, Canada, and Mexico but is able to treat children from all over and they anticipate they will serve 120,000 children this year. Scentsy partnered with Shriners to help them carry out their mission and help children and families that need Shriners help. The Scentsy Shriner Warmer helps ensure they are able to take care of all those that need their help. To buy online simply follow the links above.