09/03/2015
Retailmenot.com did a great article and rated R+F as #1! Great read if you are watching my posts and thinking about if R+F is something you too could do. (P.S. you can) http://www.retailmenot.com/blog/direct-sales-companies.html
Also here are MY TOP BUSINESS QUESTIONS REGARDING R+F:
#1 Q: Do you get a discount on your products?
A: YES - And it's a pretty good one! We get 25% off all product purchases.
AND we get to write it all off on our taxes, which is huge!
#2 Q: Is this a Pyramid Scheme?
A: Before I answer, let me just say that this one makes me giggle (and is offensive (in a funny way) seeing as I'm an intelligent person and would not be involved with an illegal Ponzi scheme.) Definition of a Pyramid Scheme: "An unsustainable business model that involves promising participants payment for services, primarily for enrolling other people into the scheme, rather than supplying any real investment or sale of products or services to the public." To be clear: Rodan + Fields is a company that sells a consumable product (go ahead - read that definition again). We have a very loyal customer base + over 60% of our revenue comes from customers. We are also members of the DSA (Direct Selling Association - and, psst, they don't let in Pyramid Schemes). We were given the RISING STAR AWARD, which is the highest award in the industry. And we were just named the 4th largest Premium skincare company in the U.S. -- and the fastest growing. Want the short answer? That would be "NO."
#3 Q: How are you compensated?
A: Our compensation plan is extremely fair and generous. It’s designed to reward both part-time and full-time efforts with the opportunity to earn immediate and residual income.
#4 Q: Is there a quota to meet?
A: NO. We do not have quotas... And you can't get fired (smile). You can sell zero product and still be an R+F consultant. That said, you will always be paid if you are selling product.
#5 Q: Is there start up costs.
A: Yes, this is a business – Your business actually. So, yes. There is a cost to start. That said, it’s extremely low and we offer several plans to choose from. Our goal is for you to earn back your initial investment within the first 2 months of business. I did, and then some.. And I can show you how to do the same.
#6 Q: Do I have to have parties, stock inventory, or handle cash?
A: NO. Our business is a virtual one. Your clients purchase their products from your personalized website (which is provided and maintained by Corporate) and they are shipped directly to their doorstep. You never touch product or money. There are NO party requirements with R+F!! That said, if you’re someone who likes to get the girls together for a good time then have at it! The beauty of this thing is that it is yours and you can do with it what you want!
#7 Q: Is there any support for me once I join?
A: How many different words are synonomous with YES?! First off, you have ME (and I take training and supporting my team VERY seriously – just ask them). You are given an entire back office system which gives you access to training, corporate marketing, local events -- as well as your orders and team volume. We have TONS of training – all FREE. There are multiple calls each week that are given by leaders in our company. You can dial in live or listen via replay when it’s convenient for you. I also host 1:1 calls with members of my team and I'm accessible by text + FB chat at late hours of the night... We have private pages where consultants share information and success stories, and there are apps for business building – so the whole thing can be downloaded to your mobile device. There are local events that you can attend and bring prospects to and a team of certified nurses at your fingertips. The support is honestly endless.
#8 Q: Can I work this around a full-time job and still be successful?
A: YES!!! This is YOUR business so you can put in as much or as little time as you want. We have TONS of very successful consultants who are juggling up to 50+ hour work weeks, multiple kids, and their family obligations. They might only be able to devote 5-6 hours a week to their Rodan + Fields business, and honestly that’s enough. It’s all about working SMARTER, not HARDER. Not sure how to do that? I can show you. Typically, the most successful people with R+F are the busiest. Why?! Because they know how to get things done. I’m happy to connect you with a few, if you’d like to hear first-hand how they do it. I have met some incredibly inspiring men + women through this business. (You want to know these people!)
WE ARE EDUCATORS - NOT SALES PEOPLE. We're in the business of helping others, whether that be through products that change skin or a business that changes lives. Still have questions? Feel free to ask… .
Don't believe me? Listen to Jena, a fellow R+F consultant, doctor, regular on the Dr. Drew show, mom of twins and a professor at Pepperdine tell her story of how R+F changed her life too. 15 minutes, you'll be inspired – I promise.
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