Reps Are Paid To Party

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A business that began with two women setting aside $25 dollars of their grocery money to invest in sterling silver jewelry 12 years ago has transformed into a multi million-dollar direct sales business. Jennifer Husko finds out that despite the recession, sales are up and representatives are actually getting paid to party.

Like many people today, Deborah Michaels was looking for some extra income, but had a hard time finding a part time job that fit her schedule…that is until she fell upon handcrafted sterling silver jewelry company, Silpada Designs. “I was looking for something where I could have more control of my time…I thought this is it, the answer because it fit everything that I would want in a job,” said Michaels.

While people are worried about companies downsizing and getting fired or laid off, the direct sales industry, where representatives sell their products at house parties, continues to be recession proof.

Why you might ask? Well, you’re the boss. There’s minimal start up costs and you can make your own hours because you get out of it what you put in. “If a hostess gets $350 in free jewelry, she puts $350 in her pocket…in a two hour, casual party…there are people making six figures selling Silpada jewelry,” said Lori Carlin, Senior Representative for Silpada Designs Jewelry.

Screenshot from Silpada

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