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[UNCalum]

ForeverRoses, I know exactly what happened. Unfortunately, you must have been invited to a business building event. The majority of events are about the actual products. The event you went to was for people interested in getting involved as a consultant. Whoever invited you must have thought you'd be a good prospective consultant. Ask your friend to invite you to an event when she is explaining the skincare products. The products are amazing and dermatology-grade. PM me if you have any questions or want to see the website for more info!

[UNCalum]

Another thing, while it's on my mind... for anyone interested in getting into direct selling, definitely keep in mind that a goal of yours should be residual income. You don't want to invest money into something that's going to be a "flash in the pan". People go crazy at first with companies like Origami Owl, and once someone has purchased a locket (and they are super cute!) they won't need another. You are always trying to find new people to sell to, and eventually everyone has one and they lose their appeal. What do you do then? With my company, I'm creating loyal customers that love what the products do for their skin - and they will continue to buy. And healthy skin will not lose it's appeal over time. I'm sure it's possible to be successful with jewelry companies that are continuously adding new items and staying current. But for the companies that don't have any way to stay fresh...I just don't see how someone can make a reliable income once the interest has died down.

[IrishLake]

Originally Posted by PM_Mama00

I'm looking at the Damsel in Defense site. Don't you need a permit or something for pepper spray and tasers?

The stun guns are prohibited in some states, yes. I know Michigan is one of them. I don't think pepper spray is illegal anywhere. No permit needed, it's not a real gun, (though I suppose that probably varies). Perfectly legal in Ohio!

Originally Posted by UNCalum

Another thing, while it's on my mind... for anyone interested in getting into direct selling, definitely keep in mind that a goal of yours should be residual income. You don't want to invest money into something that's going to be a "flash in the pan". People go crazy at first with companies like Origami Owl, and once someone has purchased a locket (and they are super cute!) they won't need another. You are always trying to find new people to sell to, and eventually everyone has one and they lose their appeal. What do you do then? With my company, I'm creating loyal customers that love what the products do for their skin - and they will continue to buy. And healthy skin will not lose it's appeal over time. I'm sure it's possible to be successful with jewelry companies that are continuously adding new items and staying current. But for the companies that don't have any way to stay fresh...I just don't see how someone can make a reliable income once the interest has died down.

Very good point! Something I've wondered myself with how some of these companies do. Pampered Chef and Thirtyone and the like keep on rolling out new products. I'm interested to see how Damsel grows.

[UNCalum]

Good luck! I looked at the Damsel website, and it's very relevant these days!