When the CEO, Jessica Herrin was on the Steve Harvey show, so many people visited our website. So many still do not know about the company, the opportunity, or what we do. I wouldn't be surprised if we experience some technical site issues on Friday with the influx of visitors!
I'm so excited to see this company experience more growth in 2015! Who's with me!?!
I have been getting more emails lately about being a Stella & Dot stylist, so I thought I'd take it to the blog. (I'm also hosting an informative yet super casual event via Facebook next week. If you're interested, send me an email so I can get you the details!)
I am 34 weeks pregnant, mom to an adorable toddler, and wife to one amazing guy. I also work full time as a purchasing manager (3 days from home, 2 from the office)....so why on earth would I want to add to my already full plate???
Easy. The style is irresistible, and if "mama ain't happy...." ;) I have been with Stella & Dot for 2 years now. It was a huge thing for me to join a direct selling company....the stigma that comes with direct sales is not one I really wanted to have to deal with. A few bad apples, in my opinion, had ruined the entire bunch - - in this instance, one direct sales company being a "scheme", to me meant that all direct sales were a "scheme".
For anyone considering any position with a direct sales company, keep this in mind: pyramid schemes are illegal. Just because a company is "direct sales" does not mean it's a pyramid. I had to get that through my head when I was researching Stella & Dot.
Some of the top questions I have been asked regarding Stella & Dot: 1. What is the initial investment? I normally reply with, "what's your interest level?" We offer 3 different starter kit options: $199, $499, & $699. All of them provide you with a business in a box: everything you need to get your business off the ground. If this is more of a hobby option for you, then stick with the $199 kit. If you are looking to perhaps make a career change, then go for the $699 kit. 2. Do you actually make money with this? Um, YES. From the first day you sign on, you make 25% commissions on all of your sales. There is a potential of making 30% and even 35% commissions. Everything is laid out for you, and really user friendly. If you decide to "build a team" by sponsoring others that love the brand, then you'll build on your earnings and make even more. The potential to earn a living is definitely there - - - but like with working out, you get what you put into it! 3. How many hours do I have to work? You don't have to do anything you don't want to do. This is your business. You would set your hours, and you would be the only one keeping YOU accountable. You could do a trunk show a month (average about $250 commissions), or you could do 4 trunk shows a month (average about $1000 commissions). I like to suggest to those asking me, evaluate your goals & needs. That will determine how much you "have to work". To be honest, this doesn't feel like work to me. I thoroughly enjoy working this business! Isn't that the best job? To work somewhere that you look forward to "working"???
With all that said, there are sporadic sign up specials that our corporate office offers throughout the year. One was literally just launched yesterday: an extra $100 in product credit to all new stylists. If you are even the least bit intrigued by this company, shoot me an email and let's discuss your hesitations / questions / concerns.
We all know I'm pretty OBSESSED with Stella & Dot. Seriously, who wouldn't be!?
For those of you unfamiliar with this brand, it's an accessories company that has gained so much notoriety for both its irresistible styles and its fabulous business plan.
Consistently featured on celebrities, and in magazines like InStyle, People Style Watch, Redbook, US Weekly, to name a few - the fashion forward trends & designing genius' behind this brand, make it a coveted brand by MANY.
This brand though, is NOT sold in stores. It's available exclusively through stylists via online or trunk shows. Don't know a stylist? You can be paired up with one through corporate! You don't have to know a stylist to shop the line. You can shop online 24/7.
October 1st marked a new line launch for the brand, and YOU are getting the opportunity to win a $125 SHOPPING SPREE to shop this new line!
Stella & Dot launched it's Breast Cancer Awareness boutique, benefiting the Noreen Fraser Foundation:
As well as some TRUNK SHOW EXCLUSIVES for customers....
These items are available at HALF OFF with a qualifying $50 purchase!
There is now a STACK UP PROGRAM to stock up on those gifts you have to give out yearly! Seriously! This is such a great idea and the items would make such cute stocking stuffers, "just because", and birthday gifts. Really, they are great gifts for any occasion.
Stella & Dot LOVES their hostesses, and has an awesome rewards program. But, there is an added bonus for fall hostesses! An exclusive boutique - - items available ONLY to hostesses:
(that bag is LEATHER)
Another important thing to note, Stella & Dot is really big in philanthropy and has its own foundation.
Their mission is:
SMALL ACTIONS
MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE
The Stella & Dot Foundationis committed to empowering women
and children through economic and educational development.
100% of the net proceeds will go to our partner charities.
Stylists GLOBALLY, yes globally (Stella & Dot is present in the UK, Germany, Canada, and now FRANCE!) - are styling women in settings like their living rooms, offices, coffee shops, wine bars, ball fields, pretty much anywhere.
This month, new stylists are getting an EXTRA bonus! A $100 in product credit!!!
The Fall Fashionista Giveaway Event is hosted by The Chief Blonde at Still Blonde After All These Years http://stillblondeafteralltheseyears.com and Katy from ModlyChichttp://www.modlychic.com/. K Squared Glamour http://www.ksquaredglamour.org/ is our co-host! All Fashion! Only FASHION event! Largest Fashion Giveaway event on the internet with $26,000+ in prizes, 100+ participating blogs and 3/4 million entries. Each individual blog has a minimum of $125 prize!
Some restrictions apply on the Stella & Dot offers. Winner will be notified of these restrictions & limitations. Certificate can not be redeemed towards a trunk show. Winner must place order through stylist mentioned by phone, email, or in person. Winner will be responsible for tax & shipping costs. LEGAL Stuff: 18 years of age or older to enter. US Only! Read Instructions carefully because rules vary from contest to contest. Make sure to provide a correct email address so we can reach you if you win. You have 48 hours to respond once contacted. Still Blonde after all these YEARS , Modly Chic, K Squared Glamour , Fall Fashionista Events Giveaway or the Fall Fashionista Events Giveaway bloggers are not responsible for sponsors/bloggers that do not fulfill their prizes or for any product failure or harm caused thereby.In most cases, shipping of prizes is the responsibility of the the sponsors who will be sending prizes to you directly. Your prize should arrive within 30 days, let us know if it doesn’t and we will TRY TO HELP OUT! The writer of this giveaway received a sample for this review. Compensation was not provided. Opinions expressed are the blog’s own. This Giveaway is not affiliated with, associated with or promoted by Facebook. Happy Entering!
Seeing the brand regularly featured in fashion magazines is what intrigued me & ultimately got me to join. We obviously have a fabulous PR team that sends out samples of our line to editors & celebrities....but it's up to them to feature us and wear us. (We do not pay.)
If you're looking to start up a fun career - with the flexibility we all want & need - I'd love to hear from you. I am looking to join forces with fashion forward women, and maybe you would be a great fit.
