For many direct selling has offered them a viable source of income with all of the benefits of being their own boss. By offering the flexible hours that some people require, companies like Scent-sations have helped many launch their own home business.
Scent-sations is home to the well known Mia Bella brand. They offer a variety of Mia Bella candles, the Bella Bar, and an entire line of mineral makeup known as the Bella Beauty Line. They also offer an opportunity for their representatives to mold their business into one that fits with their own lifestyle.
We recently had the opportunity to ask Theresa Stacy of Newmoodscents, a Scent-sations representative, about their business opportunity and her own experiences with the company.
What is Scent-sations, Inc.
Scent-sations, Inc. is a company founded in September 2002 by top level network marketers Bob Scocozzo and Charles Umphred that teamed up with Carmen and Lynn Milazzo the masterminds and creators of the gourmet scented candles. Together they created an incredible home based business opportunity and brilliant compensation plan to make the Retail, Fundraising and Residual Income a very doable and duplicable business. Generating over $15 million in Sales last year they have continuously grown yearly. The industry, in scents and candles, does over $3 Billion yearly and with 87% of households burning some sort of scented candle or oil. This makes it an incredible opportunity for many who not only enjoy burning candles, but allowing them to make money in direct sales. The corporate offices are located in Wilkes-Barre, PA employing over 80 people to happily pour, pack and sometimes hand decorate their gourmet candles. Scent-sations, Inc. also contributes often to local charities and major charities on behalf of the distributors. They also recognize our military in “Home Town Heros” in an on-line newsletter located on our website.
What are some of the products they offer?
Besides offering the ever popular Mia Bella’s Gourmet Scented Candles in the 16oz Jar, they just introduced the 26oz Jar along with the popular votives, Mia Melts and Bakery Pies and Cinnamon Buns. Also new is the Spa line of luxurious spa candles and the Signature Line with their unique scents. They are also known for the luxurious cleansing Bella Bar and recently introduced an entire line in mineral makeup, the Bella Beauty Line.
What makes these candles unique is the proprietary blend of natural waxes (NO Parafin. That’s the stuff that gives you the big black rings around the jar and soot on the walls and curtains). The burn time alone on a 16oz jar is on average about 120 hours. The double cotton wicked candles allows a smooth even burn, with the scent throughout the life of the candle which is rare in the industry. So you are provided great value for your money when purchasing one of our candles.
Tell us a little about their direct sales opportunity.
Our company has made it possible for people to start a home business and be successful. Scent-sations, Inc. allows you to choose the avenue you want to take your business. Retailing, Fundraising and Residual Income. You can do one or all three areas.
Unlike many other direct sales companies, there are NO Quotas to meet monthly. Scent-sations, Inc. does not use the Party Plan model. You are paid on all levels of your downline. You receive commissions monthly off your on-line sales and you have the ability to dictate the pricing in your area for the products (with the exception of the on-line store). Fundraising you do not need to be at a certain level to host them. You are not bound to particular areas and you have the ability to sell not only on-line with a personal company website, but you can sell in flea markets, craft shows, trade shows, street fairs. You can choose to do home parties or not. You are not limited to “How” you sell, because you are an Independent Distributor who truly control their own home business and purchase product at a wholesale price (with exception certain on-line publizing and E-bay) . You do not need to “stock up” on merchandise in hopes of selling it. You would if you do trade shows and events, but for most people, they do not stock product. You are not required to “sell” monthly. Although, I suggest you do so that you can have a prosperous business. You have full advantage as a home business and suggest speaking with your accountant for what qualifies in your state.
A unique on-line Business E-course is sent to those requesting further information. We have on going training calls, Regional and local meetings. Weekly live presentations, on-line video presentations, personal websites, backoffice that keeps track of our customers, sales, tracking packages, links to state information, pie charts. Downline info. You literally have access 24/7 to the Yahoo discussion group, an information site with recorded training calls, previous and current information for doing anything related to your business. You are instantly notified of company updates and an incredible support system.
What are the requirements for signing up?
There are no contracts, but it is suggested you do an autoship of one of three choices as a way to introduce new products and scents for as little as $39.95 a month, plus shipping and tax. Joining the team is simple and you can choose your start up package. You can start this business as low as $49.95 (plus S/Tax) and upwards. The packages are designed to introduce the products and material to get your business off the ground. They offer the opportunity to those that may not have a lot to invest to get started to packages that offer everything they sell to jump start your business quicker.
People that are interested in Joining my team can visit: www.newmoodscents.com and click on JOIN and sign-up within 5 minutes and upon completion a fully functional website with their information so that they can immediately advertise their business. For those seeking more information, they can visit: www.wealthwithcandles.com/newmood?more Both sites do have the video presentation and if you would like a package mailed to you simply complete the form on www.cashforcandles.com and you will automatically receive the Business E-Course on-line so that you can determine if this is the business for you as well as an information packet along with scent sample.
What have your own personal experiences been like with this opportunity?
I personally have found myself becoming more involved with my community, with other business organizations and being able to become part of a solution to helping others get the word out about our community. I meet many people and obtained many contacts that has helped to spread opportunity to other small and home business owners. Being able to share my experiences with them has helped them to create more profit in their business and I take away a better understanding of their business, desires and goals.
Since you joined with Scent-sations, Inc. over a year ago, what are some of the lessons that you have learned?
If doing an outside event, make sure you use a tent with weights. It’s funny, but true, a tent with a wall will create a sail in the wind. So use weights.
But seriously, I have a greater appreciation for many that do come on board my team that many who join have never before attempted a business and that I am able to help guide them, give them advice and direct them on a successful path.
In earlier years, I learned a valuable lesson, that you cannot make someone do something they do not really want to do. Sometimes I would want something more for them than they did, thinking this was the answer for them, but if their heart is not in it, then I can’t help them. You’ve got to have a reason WHY, passion, dedication, motivation and willing to step outside the comfort zone or you will not succeed.
What are some goals that you hope to reach before your second anniversary? Any long term goals?
I plan on having more in my downline that in turn are achieving their immediate goals and taking that cruise I’ve been planning now for awhile.
As far as my long term, to be financially independent so that I do not need to worry what will happen when I hit retirement age. I plan on redirecting my business to focus on training in 5 years and that gives me another 20 plus years before I officially retire. I plan on having an organization that has created many grand opportunities for those that felt they couldn’t do it and find themselves teaching others that anything is possible. I see my roll evolving into being a life coach and having the freedom and time to spend not only helping others, but with my family and traveling. It’s all about lifestyle.
Have you always been entrepreneurial? Did you ever imagine you would be running an at-home direct sales business?
I’ve always, from high school, been involved someway in sales. I have had several career moves from corporate, to Pastry Chef to small home business co-owner of a franchise and find myself drawn to being self-employed. It would be extremely difficult to work for someone else knowing that I have the power to change my lifestyle within me. That I can discipline myself to having a business that I can operate at my leisure, and the harder I work the more satisfaction I get. Watching something grow from nothing to a thriving business is a rollercoaster ride, but what a ride. The adventure is exciting, but when the ride is over, you have time to stop and see all the bumps you made it over, all the up hill climbs, dips in the tracks and the highs when your on top. And you get to do it all over again, except this time you know what to expect so you move on the bigger rides and see how high you can climb.
Why do you feel people should consider this opportunity and sign up?
First and foremost, the opportunity is for everyone whether you are a stay at home mom, a professional, a student, some looking to earn extra money part-time or full-time, you have FLEXIBILITY. You are not bound by contracts, no quotas, no mandatory meetings, no one calling you asking “why didn’t you sell this month”. Your are paid for all levels of your down-line and receive monthly commissions (as long as you are active). You have a choice to do events, dictate pricing, work from home at your convenience, do home parties or not. Work at hosting fundraising or not. Build a team or not. It’s desirable and consumable products that are environmentally friendly and used in 87% of households. The information received is beyond any other direct sales that I have seen.
What do you feel are some personal requirements that people must reach before they can achieve direct sales success?
First they must know and understand their WHY. Why they want this business and what do they expect to achieve from it. Be willing to be coachable, not be afraid to step outside their comfort zone. Must have a desire to change their thought process that they are capable to achieving success that they can duplicate the process and teach others to do the same. Highly recommend finding a mentor and always be working personal development. But, the number one thing, don’t listen to anyone but your own self. Be positive and follow positive people. Hang around the people you most admire for their values and their accomplishments. Those people that listen to their heart and feed their desires will achieve whatever level of success they have set for themselves.
Remember, “If you continue to do what you do, you will continue to get what you get.”
Success can only be determined by one’s self…