If you grew up in the 70s, you probably remember the Avon lady coming to your door saying … “Avon calling!” Or maybe your mom hosted a Tupperware Party when you were younger. The direct sales industry has come along since then, and it can be a great way to earn money from home. If you’re not familiar with this business model, here’s the gist of it.
What is a Direct Sales Business?
Direct sales is the process of selling products face-to-face away from a retail store location. Many times this is done through in-home shopping parties, presentations, and catalog sales. For a minimal fee, companies give you a starter kit that includes everything that you need to start your own business.
Often your first prospects and buyers will be friends, family, and co-workers, you will then build your customer base by getting referrals and marketing your business. Some direct sales companies will even give you a few leads to get started.
As a sales consultant, you will be paid a commission for each product that you sell. Some direct sales companies will also pay you a commission on product sales from consultants who you referred to the program. Besides being able to work from home, you will also be able to choose your working hours and the type of products that you sell. Many moms opt to do their home shopping parties at night or on the weekends when dad can watch the kiddos.
How Much Money Can You Make as a Direct Sales Consultant?
The average commission for a direct sales consultant is 20-35%, so if you sold $500 in products and your commission rate was 25%, you’d earn $125 for a few hours of work. With this said, many direct sales companies offer a tiered commission plan based on your monthly sales (The more you sell, the higher your commission is).
If you’re outgoing, confident, and genuinely excited and passionate about the products you are selling, a career in direct sales may be the perfect work-at-home opportunity for you! Check out the resources below to get started.
Helpful Direct Sales Articles:
- Best Products to Sell from Home
- What Do You Do When Your Direct Sales Company Closes its Doors?
- Do You Have the Right Personality for a Direct Sales Position?
- Direct Sales Consultants: Are You Losing Customers by Doing These 6 Acts?
- Is Feeling Pushy Keeping You From Getting Bookings? Here’s the Remedy…
- What to Look for in a Home Party Business Opportunity
- Where Can I Find Direct Sales Training and Tips?
Direct Sales Resources:
- CEO of Me – Direct Sales and Party Plan Training
- Create a Cash Flow Show – Deb Bixler, Direct Sales Coach
- Direct Sales Aid
- Direct Selling Association
- Direct Selling News
- Julie Anne Jones – Direct Sales Coach
- Party Plan Divas
- World Federation of Direct Selling Associates
Huge List of Direct Sales Companies:
Please be aware that these companies have not been researched by me. As is always the case, please do your due diligence before enrolling in any business opportunity.
4Life Research, LLC sells nutritional products and supplements.
AdvoCare International sells nutritional and skincare products.
Aloette Cosmetics, Inc. sells scientifically advanced skincare and makeup with good-for-your-skin ingredients.
Amway-Quixtar sells health and wellness products.
Arbonne International sells botanical-based beauty and healthcare products.
Artsy sells paint party experiences.
Avon – sells bath and beauty products, clothing, jewelry, and a lot more.
Barefoot Books sells award-winning children’s books, CDs, and gifts.
BeachBody sells workout videos and home fitness programs.
Beauty Counter sells chic, safe, and effective beauty products.
Beauty Society is the only skincare line offering the treasure, not trash, refill program, where refillable items are sold at a 15-30% savings.
Bedroom Kandi sells adult products for the bedroom.
Bellame sells skincare-infused makeup, body, wellness, and skincare products.
Boisset Collection sells wine, jewelry, accessories, and gifts.
cabi sells high-end, stylish clothing by Carol Anderson.
Carico sells fine china, cutlery, tableware, and crystal.
Carlisle Collection sells high-end fashion for women.
Chalky & Company sells all-natural chalk paint.
Close To My Heart sells scrapbooking supplies and products.
Color Street sells nail designs and applications.
Creative Memories sells scrapbooking products and supplies.
Crimson Pallets sells art experiences creating painted pallets.
Crowned Free is a Christian-based company that sells women’s clothing, accessories, and jewelry.
CUTCO sells fine cutlery.
Damsel in Defense sells self-defense products for women.
Discovery Toys sells educational toys.
doTERRA sells essential oils.
Dudley Beauty Corp, LLC sells hair care, cosmetics, skincare, products for men, and gifts.
Epicure sells food, cookware, and meal plans.
Essential Bodywear sells bras, panties, and shapewear.
ETCETERA sells woman’s clothing.
Fifth Avenue Collection sells beautiful jewelry – an international company.
Forever Living sells health, wellness, and weight loss products, as well as essential oils.
Forever Green sells natural energy drinks.
Gallery On The Go sells art experiences through paint parties.
Grace & Heart sells faith-inspired jewelry.
Handmarks sells jewelry and charms.
Harpers Love sells trendy, personalized jewelry.
Hello Pink sells clothing for women, kids, maternity, and men.
Heritage Makers sells scrapbooking supplies and products.
I Thought of You sells fair trade jewelry and handmade goods.
In a Pikle sells compact organizers for essential convenience items, needed for life’s emergencies.
Initials, Inc. sells monogrammed totes, bags, purses, wallets, luggage, and storage containers.
Isagenix sells healthy weight loss products.
It Works sells weight loss body wraps.
J. Hilburn sells stylish men’s clothing.
Jafra sells cosmetics and beauty products.
JBloom sells jewelry and gifts.
Java Momma sells organic fairtrade coffee, flavored coffee, loose leaf tea, cocoa, and accessories in a variety of yummy flavors like Sea Salt Caramel Mocha and Pumpkin Muffin.
Jeunesse Global sells wellness products.
Jewel Scent sells candles and bath bombs with hidden jewelry inside.
Jordan Essentials sells bath and body products for adults and children.
Kaeser & Blair sells promotional products.
Kirby sells vacuums and bags, replacement parts, and cleaning products.
Kyani sells a superfood juice.
Labella Baskets sells gift baskets.
L’BRI Pure N’ Natural sells natural aloe vera skincare products.
Lemongrass Spa sells bath and body products.
Le-Vel sells wellness supplements.
Life Force sells nutritional supplements.
LOVEWINX sells adult products for the bedroom.
Magnabilities sells customized magnetic jewelry.
Mannatech sells nutritional supplements.
Martha and Mary is a Christian-inspired direct sales company that offers a unique blend of business and ministry, selling home decor items and gifts.
Mary Kay sells cosmetics, skin, and body products.
Maskcara Beauty sells makeup that enhances your skin tone, camouflages blemishes and dark circles, and sculpts features on your face.
Matilda Jane Clothing sells children’s and women’s clothing.
Melaleuca sells personal care, cosmetics, cleaning, and wellness products.
MIG Living sells pure and clean beauty and bath products.
Modicare sells laundry, auto, and personal and home care products.
MONAT Global sells all-natural hair care products.
Morinda sells essential oils, noni juice, skincare products, and lip products.
Nature’s Sunshine sells health and wellness products.
Neora sells a line of skincare products.
NéVetica sells wellness products for pets.
Nikken sells wellness products.
Noevir sells skincare, haircare, body care, and cosmetics.
Noonday Collections sells jewelry and accessories.
NuSkin sells skin-care products.
NYR Organic sells organic haircare, body, cosmetics, aromatherapy, herbal remedies, and more.
One Hope sells wine, gifts, and other gourmet products while providing built-in donations for each product to various charities.
Opulenza Designs sells handcrafted sterling silver jewelry.
Origami Owl sells personalized charm jewelry.
Pampered Chef sells high-quality kitchenware and gifts.
Paparazzi Jewelry sells fun and fabulous jewelry for five bucks.
Park Lane Jewelry sells jewelry.
PartyLite sells candles, home décor, and gifts.
pawTree sells pet food seasonings, food, treats, supplements, and accessories.
Pink Zebra sells candles and home fragrances.
Perfectly Posh sells pampering products.
Pierre Lang sells designer jewelry.
P!PHANY sells leggings, dresses, skirts, tunics, cardigans, pants, and tees for women.
Plexus sells all-natural, healthy solutions to help individuals lose weight.
Plunder sells vintage-style jewelry at savvy prices.
Princess House sells products for your home.
Pure Romance sells relationship enhancement products and in-the-bedroom toys.
Purely sells essential oils, beauty products, products for men, and jewelry.
Rainbow sells home cleaning systems.
Red Aspen sells silk and faux mink lashes, as well as lip and nail products.
Regal Ware Worldwide sells cookware.
Reliv sells nutritional products.
Rena Ware sells cookware, juicers, and water purifiers.
Rodan + Fields sells dermatology-based skincare treatments for men, women, and teens. Formulated by the doctors who created Proactiv©.
Royal Prestige sells cookware.
Ruby Ribbon sells clothes with built-in shapewear.
Saba sells appetite, control, and energy supplements.
Saladmaster sells complete cooking systems.
Scent-Sations Inc. sells Mia Bella’s premium scented candles.
Scentsy independent consultant sells wickless candles.
Scout & Cellar sells wine.
SeneGence International sells long-lasting cosmetics.
Shaklee.com sells wellness products.
Signature Homestyles sells home decor.
Silver Icing sells chic and comfy clothes in Canada.
Soul Purpose sells bath and body products.
Stampin’ Up! sells high-quality rubber stamps and accessories.
Steeped Tea sells loose-leaf tea, gourmet mixes, and other kitchen and food accessories.
Style Dots sells jewelry.
Sunrider sells health and beauty products.
Sunset Gourmet sells food mixes and sauces.
Sweet Minerals sells all-natural, mineral-based makeup and skincare products.
Tastefully Simple sells gourmet foods and gifts.
The Gourmet Cupboard sells gourmet food mixes and coffee.
Thirty-One is a Christian-inspired company that sells bags, totes, purses, and backpacks.
Threads Worldwide sells Fair Trade, handcrafted jewelry, and accessories
Thrive Life sells food, seasonings, sauces, snacks, beverages, and more.
Tocara sells an exclusive line of fine jewelry.
Tori Belle sells magnetic eyeliner, lashes, and makeup.
Total Life Changes sells wellness products.
Touchstone Crystal sells Swarovski crystal-embellished jewelry.
Traci Lynn Skin sells skincare regimens.
Trades of Hope sells fair trade jewelry made by artisans from around the world.
Tiber River sells bath and body, hair, hand soap, face, and home and lifestyle products.
TruAura sells makeup.
TriVita sells herbs and nutritional supplements.
Tula Xii sells customizable lifestyle organizers
Tupperware sells storage solutions.
Unicity International sells nutritional, personal care, and wellness products.
USANA sells quality nutritional and personal care products.
Usborne Books and More sells children’s books.
Valentus sells health and vitality supplements and drinks.
Vantel Pearls in the Oyster sells pearls.
VIC Cosmetics sells makeup.
VOXXLife sells socks with Voxx HPT technology.
Watkins Online sells home care and personal care items.
Willing Beauty is a direct sales company for young girls. They sell healthy skincare products and makeup.
WineShop at Home sells wine, gift baskets, and stemware.
Wink Kitten sells fake eyelashes.
Yanbal sells makeup, skincare products, and jewelry.
YOR Health sells nutritional products and supplements.
Young Living sells essential oils.
Youngevity sells wellness and health products, beauty and care products, and food and beverage products.
Younique sells makeup and accessories.
Zermat International, LLC sells skincare, body care, and makeup.
Please be aware that these companies have not been researched by me. As is always the case, please do your due diligence before enrolling in any business opportunity.
