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.  

Let's do this!

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Direct Sales Mentor

How to Recruit at a Scentsy Party

How to Recruit at Scentsy Home Party

Tips about how to build your Scentsy Direct Sales team by recruiting and sponsoring new team members at your Scentsy home parties.  One way to grow a successful Direct Sales business is to quickly build your team and downline.  Here is a short video  with 5 tips about how to sponsor new recruits at a Scentsy home party.

More Scentsy Training Tips

Not a Scentsy Consultant yet?  Come join in on the fun and start your Scentsy business today!  I will help you, and offer more great Scentsy training tips like this one to help ensure your success.

Sell Scentsy

How to Grow A Direct Sales Business

Expand Direct Sales Business Beyond Friends and Family

One key to your success as a Direct Sales Consultant or business owner like Scentsy, is to extend your reach beyond just your initial contacts.  Friends and family can help make your Launch Party a success, and even be your first hosts, but if you don't branch out to find other contacts, you will burn out those who initially support your new Direct Sales business.

Here's a short video explaining how to grow your Scentsy or other Direct Sales Business by expanding your contacts:

Start a Direct Sales Business

If you haven't joined Scentsy or another Direct Sales company yet, now is the perfect time!  There are so many benefits to owning your own business, and Direct Sales is a great way to do that without a lot of the risks or drawbacks of starting a traditional business.  Click on the link for an article about how and why to start a Direct Sales Business like Scentsy that should help answer some of your questions about starting a Direct Sales or Scentsy business.

If you're ready to start a Direct Sales business, come join my Scentsy team!  Not only is the compensation plan amazing with huge potential for growth, but also the free Scentsy incentive trips make it all the more worthwhile.

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Why start a Direct Sales Scentsy Business

Why Choose Direct Sales

I began the start of my Direct Sales business as a Scentsy Consultant in February of 2008.  If you would have told me before that time that I would start a Party Plan type company and not only stick with it, but be successful with it, I would not have believed you.  I have never been the home party or entertaining type, so I never would have thought a Party Plan Direct Sales company like Scentsy would have been a fit for me. 

There are so many benefits to a Direct Sales company, let me share a few with you.

Income 

I am so glad I started my Direct Sales business against my natural inclination, and chose to start my own Direct Sales business with Scentsy.  Over the years I have built my team and my business, to the point of really making a financial impact for my family. There really is great income* potential, you just have to keep building and growing. 

*Income Disclosure Statement:  because I mentioned income and benefits I have earned from my Scentsy business, I am required by the FTC 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. 

Flexible Schedule

One of the biggest benefits to Direct Sales over a traditional job is the flexibility!  I am able to stay home with my five kids, create my own day, and still be able to add to our finances in ways I never would have imagined.  

Recognition

The extra income has been such a blessing, and is the real reason I joined. Along the way, I have also gotten promotions, awards and recognition I didn't know I needed.  Every year I get to walk the stage at National Convention, which is a fun red carpet type moment. 

Develop Talents

As I have been asked to to trainings to help other consultants, I have found that, although it makes me super nervous, I really do enjoy teaching and training.  That is put to the test every time I asked to public speaking in front of hundreds of people.  

Travel

I have earned free incentive trips to exotic places I wouldn't have taken, especially while my children are still young.  My husband and I get to go to Mexico every year for Scentsy's Annual Leadership Retreat and enjoy the beautiful setting and rub shoulders with Scentsy's best of the best. Never thought I would be a work at home Mom, and own my own company, but it has been so rewarding and I am so glad I decided to give Direct Sales a try.

Scentsy is Direct Sales and Party Plan Company

Direct Sales Association

Scentsy is not a pyramid scheme, but it's a Direct Sales Party Plan company.  Some people think that a Direct Sales business is easy or a way to make lots of money quickly.  It is a great business to build, since I get to be paid on the personal sales I make, as well as the sales from my team members in my business, so my earning potential is huge, while my risk and investment is minimal.  

I graduated from college in Business Management and always thought I wanted to own or run a business.  What I didn't think of, was how easy it would be to run a Direct Sales Party Plan company instead of a traditional business.

Join a Direct Sales Association (DSA) Member Business

There are many Direct Sales companies to choose from, but make sure any company you are considering joining is a member of the Direct Selling Association (DSA).  That ensures compliance within a certain code of ethics, and will help guarantee the business is legitimate and give you the best chances of success with your new business.

Why Join Scentsy and Direct Sales

There is no doubt I am so glad I chose to start a Scentsy Direct Sales business. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a great home business opportunity with a wonderful Direct Sales company.

Direct sellers are Independent Consultants who choose when and how to work. One huge advantage of direct selling is that you can start a business while still working a full-time job.  Here are a few benefits of a Direct Sales business, such as a Scentsy business:

- Work your own hours, as many or as little as you choose and when you choose

- Never have to ask for time off or plan your family vacations around your work schedule

- Opportunity to build a sustainable business that you can pass on to your children

- The ability to control how much money you make or when you want a raise

- There's no need to create catalogs, product promotions, or other marketing materials

- You don't have to source your own products, or create your own product ideas; no time or energy into new product development

- Create lifelong friendships and networking opportunities

- Tax benefits of running a home based business

- Great part-time job to add supplemental income

- No new schooling, degrees, or previous work experience required

- Opportunity to work from home when your Direct Sales business can replace your full-time job

- New, challenging workplace where you get to create your workplace environment and choose your co-workers

- You are your own boss and can create your Direct Sales business as you like, according to your talents and abilities

- Personal satisfaction from earning promotions and watching your Direct Sales team grow

- Free trips to work toward and enjoy each year to places you never would have gone otherwise

Ready to join Scentsy and start your own Direct Sales business?  Start your Scentsy business today!

Join and Sell Scentsy

~Becky Sattler, Scentsy SuperStar Director
208-340-6538

Scentsy Compensation Plan

Scentsy Compensation Plan Chart

Compensation Chart Scentsy

How to earn money as a Scentsy Consultant

It is important to know how you can make money with your business.  This is the Scentsy Compensation Plan with a few extra details to help explain it.

The title and rank levels is the column in the tan color.  You retain the Scentsy TITLE you have reached in the past, however, you are paid at the RANK you currently qualify for that month.  That is where you reach in the Responsibilities (purple section), according to this Scentsy Compensation chart.

Earn Money By Sales

You receive commissions for every sale you make.  That also includes products you buy for personal use. Obviously, the more you sell, the more commissions you'll make.  Consultants also get to tap into extra leadership bonuses for growing and helping their team to have success.

Leadership Bonuses

As you can see, the higher the rank you achieve, the more money you can earn, and qualify for Leadership Bonuses.  This means you can be paid on the sales of all of your downline team, in addition to your own commission from personal sales.

Want to learn more about How to Make Money as a Scentsy Consultant? Follow the link to my video explaining the 10 different ways you can get paid as a Scentsy Consultant.  I also show how to promote to earn money through the Scentsy Compensation Plan.

How to Promote as a Scentsy Consultant using the Compensation Plan

These three things to determine if you will promote, or what you will be paid as for that month:
1. 500 PRV (personal retail volume)
2. Group Wholesale Volume (GWV) - this is the combo of everyone in your whole downline's wholesale sales
3. # of active frontline (active = 150 PRV for that month)

Scentsy Compensation Plan 101

Monthly Goals

Your business starts out fresh every month, and are paid by what we and you and your team have done by the end of the month. You have to qualify to be paid at your rank at least by the last day of the month.

So, if you are a Scentsy Consultant, look at the Performance tab in your Scentsy workstation and see if you are close!! If not, you have until until midnight to get it where it needs to be.

Make a Plan to Promote

Refer often to this Scentsy Compensation Plan chart to track where you are, and make goals for what you need to do for next month.  Your potential pay increases, the higher the rank you achieve and as your team grows. 

To make the most money with a Scentsy business, focus on getting sales, but also growing a team.

Becky Sattler ScentsyQuestions?  Contact me and I'll help.  Ready to join?  

Join my Scentsy team and I will help guide you through this Scentsy Compensation Plan chart to help you make the most money as a Scentsy Consultant!

 

Life Changing Opportunity

As your sponsor, I'll be with you, every step of the way!

~Becky Sattler, Scentsy SuperStar Director

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Scentsy France

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I am so happy to announce that  Scentsy will be opening in France to expand Scentsy Europe!  Starting August 10, 2014 you can join and sell Scentsy if you live in France.

I invite you to Join my international team of Scentsy Consultants and you could be one of the first Scentsy Consultants in France!  A ground-floor opportunity with a proven direct sales company.  Scentsy is sure to be a success in France and you can be there as it opens!

Scentsy Europe Expands Once Again

Scentsy Europe started in April 2011 with only the countries of the UK and Germany.  Soon it expanded to include Ireland.  At Scentsy Convention last month they announced that Scentsy Europe will expand further to include Scentsy in Spain, France, and Poland, and now even Austria.

Scentsy International

Scentsy is currently open for Scentsy Consultants to sign up in:

If you know anyone in these countries, or if you are in one of these areas, contact me and let's get you started as a Scentsy Consultant today!

~Becky Sattler,
Scentsy Star Director
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Scentsy Spain

Spain Open to Scentsy

Exciting news!  Scentsy will expand internationally through Europe and open in Spain on August 10, 2014.  What a great time to join as Scentsy Spain opens up.  You can be one of the first Scentsy consultants ever in Spain.  What a great time to join Scentsy Europe!

Scentsy Spain France Poland

Join Scentsy in Spain

Join Scentsy

Starting August 10, 2014 you can sign up to sell Scentsy in Spain and join Consultants in Scentsy Europe.

I would love to be your Scentsy Spain sponsor and will help you start a successful Scentsy business in Spain.

Scentsy is expanding their business internationally into five new countries in addition to Spain this fall:

~Becky Sattler,
Scentsy Star Director
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Scentsy in Australia

Australia is officially opening to Scentsy!!

Breaking news that dates for Scentsy Australia informal "Meet Scentsy Open House Meetings" are Scentsy in Australiaconfirmed:

Scentsy and Grace Adele Open House in Australia

Come and see the Scentsy and Grace Adele Starter Kits, experience the fantastic products, pick up your own product catalogue and/or Host and Join Brochure, and address any questions you have. Bring your prospective Consultants along, or a friend to keep you company. Pop in for a short time or stay as long as you like at this event.

Come meet Mary Christensen, renowned author, public speaker, and Direct Sales expert who is heading up Scentsy's expansion to Australia!!  I am excited to meet Scentsy's ground-floor Consultants in Australia!

More cities in Australia to have welcome meetings soon

Perspective Australia Scentsy Consultants in Canberra, Adelaide, Central Coast, Hobart, Perth, and Northern Queensland and other areas - we will get to your area as soon as we can - watch this space!

Join Scentsy Australia

Starter Kit Cost: $139 (AUD)

Products Ship From: Distribution center within Australia

Join Scentsy in Australia September 1 and be one of the FIRST Scentsy or Grace Adele Consultants in Australia!  I'll be your sponsor and help you have success!

Australia Scentsy Starter Kit (acutal scents and warmers may vary):Scentsy Starter Kit

Choose the Best Scentsy Mentor

I would love to be your sponsor and mentor - it's the favorite part of my job!  I have earned Scentsy's prestigious Annual Mentor Award for sponsoring, mentoring, and training new consultants on my team two years in a row now.  I will be committed to helping you succeed with your new Scentsy business in Australia too!

For more information about Scentsy in Australia, see my post about Australia Scentsy FAQ and Information.

~Becky Sattler, Scentsy Star Director
208-340-6538
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Scentsy in Australia!

*UPDATE:  Scentsy has now been open in Australia for 4 months and there are already almost 1,000 Scentsy and Grace Adele consultants!!  The country is simply exploding for Scentsy!  Join Scentsy Australia now and get in while it's still ground level.**

Scentsy Fragrance and Grace Adele Brands are coming to Australia starting September 2013!  Scentsy will sell great in Australia.  This is a huge opportunity to be in on the ground level with Scentsy in Australia.

Join Scentsy in Australia

Contact me for information on how to join and be one of the first Australian Scentsy Consultant ever!  There is lots we can do to get you ready to hit the ground running!

Best Scentsy Mentor

I love to sponsor and mentor new Scentsy Consultants so they have success - it's the favorite part of my job!  I have earned Scentsy's prestigious Annual Mentor Award for sponsoring, mentoring, and training new consultants on my team two years in a row.  I will be committed to helping you succeed with your new Scentsy business in Australia too.  Let's build your successful Scentsy business together!

Join my Scentsy team in Australia and be one of the FIRST Scentsy or Grace Adele Consultants in Australia!  I'll be your sponsor and help you have success!

Know Someone in Australia who would like to join?

I am looking to sponsor and mentor a team of great Scentsy Consultants in Australia and would love to help your friends and family in Australia have success!

If you know someone who is in Australia and might be interested in joining Scentsy Australia on the ground floor as a founder, please have them contact me or send me their information and I would love to talk with them and help them get started!

Having a good sponsor and mentor is so important for success and I would love to help!

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~Becky Sattler, Scentsy Star Director
208-340-6538
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Scentsy Corporate 9th Birthday

Scentsy Corporate Anniversary Happy 9th birthday, Scentsy!

My, you've come a long way in just nine short years!  From such humble beginnings and starting off in an ocean container to a beautiful, huge Scentsy Corporate campus with hundreds of thousands of Scentsy Consultants all over the world!

I love being a part of the Scentsy company and am thankful for the past 5 1/2 years as a part of the Scentsy Family!  Such amazing growth, and a huge wonderful impact on my own family.

Join the Scentsy Celebration

Join in the celebration... join Scentsy!  You will love it too!  Come be a part of something big - and getting bigger by the day!!

~Becky Sattler, Scentsy Star Director
208-340-6538
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