The world of direct selling has created amazing opportunities
for people looking to become their own bosses.
In fact, direct selling accounts for over 30 billion dollars in
retails sales each year.
But, how can you take advantage of this trend.
Well, let's ask my next guest, Andrea Urista, an independent
consultant for Jafra USA, and Jafra president Paolo Moledo.
Welcome.
It's so great to have you on the set.
Thank you.
And, I think there is some misconceptions right off the bat
about direct selling, and Paolo, what do you want women to know
about this field?
They need to know that direct selling is a real opportunity
for women.
It really empowers women, and just like anything in life,
direct selling has evolved.
It's not the old door-to-door anymore.
Now, companies like Jafra, that have been around for 58 years,
17 countries, you know, we give you the fun and excitement, the
nice environment of direct selling, but we have added
technology and science to it.
So, your opportunity is real.
That's fantastic and Andrea, I want to turn to you.
Online tools have really changed, in the way you can
support your customers.
What's the biggest change in the industry?
Definitely, social selling.
I feel like it offers a bigger potential to my business,
because I can find and reach my clients anywhere.
That's so important.
What are some of the positive experiences you've had with
Jafra?
With Jafra is amazing.
I have been in fabulous trips.
I drive my Mercedes I earned.
I know amazing people, and of course one of the most important
things is I'm making more money now, than I did with my master's
degree.
With your masters degree.
You're making more money with Jafra.
Yes.
Oh my gosh.
And you're able to be with your kids too.
We were talking about that earlier.
This allows you to do both.
Yes, I have four children, and I wanted to be involved in their
lives.
That's why I left my job, and I joined Jafra.
And now, I feel complete because I have my business, but I can
say proudly, that I am in all their special moments.
Mom is there when they need me.
That is so important.
There are so many direct selling companies out there.
What sets Jafra apart?
Many things, Julie.
First of all, the products.
We have been around for so many years, and the products really
work.
We have the great technology.
We have incorporated technology as Andrea said, we took the word
of mouth to a whole new level.
Now you have your own store on Facebook, 24/7, and the
potential is unlimited.
Now, she drives a Mercedes and so many other people are doing
the same thing.
So, Jafra is really at the top of technology when it comes to
direct selling.
Andrea, in addition to having fun, why did you choose Jafra as
your business?
Why wouldn't I?
The level of support I have is amazing.
I can call the president of the company any time.
And she does, Julie.
Any time.
Jafra is really my business partner.
I can count on them all the time and as I told you, I have four
children, and I just wanted to be present for them, but also I
didn't want to lose my income.
Oh yeah.
And Jafra was the best opportunity I could find.
It's the best decision I've ever made.
That's so fantastic.
What advice would you give women wanting to be entrepreneurs?
Don't be afraid.
Just take the chance, and enjoy what you do.
Pick something that you are passionate about.
For me, it was my love for Jafra products, and the desire to be a
mom.
Thank you both for coming in.
A great story, great experience, great opportunities for women.
Absolutely, and Julie, one last thing.
I learned from a great person in direct selling, Andrea Young,
that a person should follow her compass, and not the clock, and
at Jafra, we really respect that.
We have thousands of independent consultants that have been with
us for an average of 26 years.
That's only possible because they are really making money.
They are really having fun.
And great products.
Absolutely.
That work.
Great to have you both today.
Really exciting that women can do this for themselves and their
family.
Absolutely.
Alright.
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