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Can someone give me the scoop on Melaleuca. Is it legit? Can I really make the money they say I can? I am seriously considering this option to make money from home with low investment. Anyway know anything? smileys/smiley5.gif
Susan

Hi Susan, welcome to wahm! I am not very familiar with Mela..but I am fairly sure it is legit. You can make money based on how much time and effort you put into the business. You aren't going to become rich over night no matter which biz you choose.


I suggest figuring out what you like, and then researching the options. For me it was candles, because they are highly consumable and 90% of houses burn scented candles. If you would like more info let me know.


Goodluck, if you go to the party plan folder and ask about mela...there will be tons of answers I am sure. I know they have to be very careful on how they advertise and such...they are the part of the stayin home and lovin it , if I am not mistaken.

You will ge mixed answers about Mela. Most people don't make the money
that people claim you will. There is a monthly purchase requirement. (I
think it is between $50 and $75). There products are good. But they
don't promote just getting customers to buy products from you. They
want you to get people to sign up to get this automatic shipment
(basically sign up as a distributor- they use different wording though).



I personally don't recommend joining a company that pushes signing people up in the biz over selling products to people.



HTH

I would suggest you read the policies & procedures of any company before you join. Also check out what is required to earn a check and stay active. It's good idea to look before you leap, especially in this industry.


Corrisa

My advice is to follow your heart and your passion.


Love what you do, and follow through.


Best of luck,


Debbie

Sure the company is legit, but you will still have to work hard to earn money, it's like that with any company. I was in Mela about 4 years ago for about 6 months and I did ok, but I was making just enough to cover my monthy order and I was finding it had to even need to place my monthly order. My family size was small and we just did not use that much stuff. If I could join and just order when and how much I needed I think it would be a better company. But that's just my 2 cents. Some do really well with Mela.


Oh I just read your statment "I am seriously considering this option to make money from home with low investment." I hate to say it but I don't think it's "a low investment"Not only will you have your monthly cometment but to make a good income are going to need to spend money on advertisements, while you might enroll a few people but placing free ads or posting on message boards, I don't think you can build any business just with free ads, but again that is just from my experience. smileys/smiley1.gifI'm sure there will be those that will say you can do great but placing free ads.


What ever you do I wish you the best! smileys/smiley1.gif





P.S I agree with what Debbie said "follow your heart and your passion" that is a big part of any home biz! Edited by: cinnamonmomof3

Hi! I've been with Mela for almost a year and a half. And I love it....I really do :)


You can definitely make money but you have to consistently work at it to keep it growing...just like any business.


I worked full time when I started, I got to cut my hours in half so now I work part time while I do this. My goal is to stay at home soon :)


And the best part...if you don't like it...get your $29 back. If you don't fall in love with the products...get your full refund.

I agree with Courtney-I have been a customer of theirs since June 2004. I love the products!


I actively tried to build a business for 1 1/2 years and I just couldn't do it. The timing wasn't right-no money for advertising or purchasing leads. One day I hope to get back at building my biz but for now, I order my monthly products. I get a paycheck(comm) on people I enrolled for that 1 1/2 years that in essence paysfor those products I bought. So, I am saving money because if I bought those same products at the store, the store wouldn't send me a check!smileys/smiley2.gif


Getting that check every month is a reminder to me of the "residual" income potential with this company and that is what will take me back to building my business with themand keeps me from leaving them. They are very legit and yes, lots of people are doing EXTREMELY well with them!

Melaleuca is a hot debate..... Yes, the company is legit. Keep in mind that you are switching stores - you'll need to buy something from them every month. It's not auto-ship, you can choose the products you want and you can choose from any of their 350+ products. It takes a lot of work and committment but if you are working over the internet you can build a steady income without having to leave your house. It may take a while to see the results, but it is do-able.

It's like anything else...it has it's pros and cons. You do have to order a minimum amount of products every month (I think it's 35 or so points, not dollars). Also, you can NEVER resell these products on Ebay. This, in my opinion, was the biggest sticking point for me, even though I love the products and found them, for the most part, to be well worth the money and unique. On the plus side, you don't have to sell the actual products. Getting people to join and then possibly become reps themselves is where the work comes in. The reps I know do regular workshops and introduce the products and services of Melaleuca on an ongoing basis, to keep their income constant and growing. Whatever you decide, good luck to you.


Susan


http://susansspa.blogspot.com/

I agree with most of the above posts. I really liked the products, but trying to come up with the monthly purchase was tough. I didn't like putting pressure on my friends, etc to sign up, too.


Unfortunately, the second time I tride the company, the upline support was crummy...maybe I just hit a bad time or something, but it cured me personally of trying MLM's.

Well,


I LOVE melaleuca. YES you do have to work, but when YOU choose to. Yes you do have to make a monthly purchase, but it shouldnt be extra to what you already spend. You try the products, if you like, switch over, they are non toxic and safe for your family. You will be making a purchase that you make anyway when you go do your shopping at the chemical isle. Not only willyou be getting safer products, you get money back every time u purchase.


I started out as a customer, I love the products. The only time I go to the store is for food. I was an online shopper as it was. So in MY opinion you should try it out,if you donlt like the products,you get all of your money back.


I think alot of people dislike when they have to actually work to make money, but you know what? You will be working from your home in ur pj's and nothing can beat that. Yes it will take some time, you will not get rich fast, but I assure, its a good feeling hwen you are trying to make a business with GOOD products to back you up.

Oh I forgot to add, you will ALWAYS have support, and if for some reason you were to be unhappy with who you paired up with , then you are free to contact anyone else in Mel who are willing to help youa at all times, Like me smileys/smiley1.gif

Hi Susan~


Welcome to WAHM!smileys/smiley17.gif It's so nice to have you here! You will find a wealth of resources and wonderful support here!


There are so many different companies out there to choose from that offer great opportunity and futures! Finding the right fit is the key! We all joined a biz that was right for us!


There are also a lot of individual DS folders further on down. What sort of things interest you? Find something (products/service), that excites you! I chose Watkins because I enjoy cooking, and found true relief from the medicinal products. Not to mention all the other great products offered.


Take your time with your research, and be sure to ask LOTS of questions!smileys/smiley1.gif The right Home biz will come your way before you know it!

I was with mela a few years back. I did not make any money with it, but I am not saying you will not. After paying my phone bill and making the monthly commitment I was out $$. It may have just not been the right biz for me though or I may have not had a good upline. Just be careful which 'Team' you join with..do a search on them and find one with a good reputation and ethics. Some push, push, push..and that is not a good approach with anything. Yes pushy people make sales (passive people will buy to get rid of them) but not make a good customer base/relationship. READ ALL the small print and ask a ton of ??'s no matter what biz you choose.


Welcome to WAHM you will love it here and find a motherload of info on every topic you can think of.


Lisa

I've been with Melaleuca only three months and have enjoyed the products tremendously! Just knowing that I can clean my house and not worry about my children or animals getting into, or being exposed to any harmful chemicals! These products are all natural and is what nature has intended for everyone to be using their households! Just being a customer is well worth it! This company gives everyone the sameopportunity, being a customer or business builder! My up- line is awesome "Stayin Home and Lovin It" always supportive and there for me, itis truely a wonderful team! I reccomend joining this team if you are interested in building a Melaleuca business!!! I have hit director in only 2 months and already have enough residual income to pay for my product! Advertising is simple and free for the most part, whatever you choose to do, go with your heart Susan!

I was in Mela a few years back b/c of the products. i also wanted to
make extra money but was not the time for it. Mela requires:

-time to meet/talk to prospects and get people as customers or business builders.

-money to pay for your purchases and business supplies,etc



I would still use mela if it wasn't for the "forced buying" approach of
the ir marketing plan. You have to buy 35 point of products that can
add up after taxes and shipping. I would order about 40point and that
meant about 100-150 canadian dollars. that is including 14%taxes inmy
province, plus shipping, plus add 4% for orders. so the '50-60 dollar
per mmonth' spill is not really so.



i liked the people and support, and i realy really enjoyed the
products. I just found that for me and my husband, it was unrealistic
to keep purchasing products that we didn't need that month. I was on
the weight loss drinks, i transformed my house to mela products right
away. But i found myself using more products per single use in order to
replenish it that month!



it works for some and not for others.



see ya!

yaraluna

I'm also going to toot the Melaleuca horn!!!!


I love the products and I love the company. I am a customer, we all have to shop somewhere and who doesn't wash their clothes, brushes their teeth, clean their homes - you get the picture. And I'm buying products that are non-toxic, safer and cost effective to boot!! At least with Melaleuca its like a co-op, they revenue share, so why not share in that.


I do choose to do the business side of things also - I just refer people, enroll people or sign up people - however you want to word it. They become Melaleuca's customers - I do not "sell" the product. I only do this because I really love the product - I'm passionate about it just like everyone else is about their candles, watkins, etc. We love what we do. I do have to say though, if I never refer another person to the company I would never stop being a customer myself - No Way!!


I enrolled eight customers right away and have never had to pay for my product because of their program.


Research, research, research just like the above posts say - they are really right. To each is own - we all feel differently about what drives us - I hope you find yours!!


If you have any specific questions on Mela, doesn't hesitate to PM me.


Karen


www.advancingwithus.com/Ka13647

I know a good about of information about this company. Did you get your question answered?

Hi Susan and welcome to WAHM.com!Your first post was a great question!


I am not a rep but it is because I decided that I was lazy and didn't want to have any kind of sales business. It was introduced to me as a business and although I decided not to work the business I still love all the products.


I have been using Melaleuca products for about two years and I love all of them. I buy about $70 worth of products (35 points are required andIusually buy between 35 and 40; taxes and shipping add up)a month and while they are expensive, it saves me money in the long run because they are safe, high quality products that are delivered right to my door. It keeps me out of Wal-Mart and is much easier than trying to drive an hour to the health food store. I find that I use everything up every month.


You purchase these products when you are a distributor as well. When you reach a certain level you are required to purchase more. Some people decide to work just enough to pay for their products and one of these days I might do that but I am too lazy right now.


I have mixed feelings about the product purchase requirement every month. While I don't really like the pressure of the purchase every single month, this plan ends up saving me money while I keep the things I need on hand. I would not order every month if it weren't required and then I would run out of things, go to the store way more often, and probably settle for things that are not safe. This way I can plan for the purchase and not run out of things I need.


I am not sure about the other things that are offered to distributors but you have probably found all about that by now.

Michelle is right about going to the store anyway.


I actually prefer to shop every two weeks - who goes only every second month to shop? I just have to make a list and shop only once a month with them - it keeps me out of Walmart and with 4 kids - that a good thing!!


Melaleuca also hasn't technically had a price increase in 20 years - you can't tell me that is the same of any other products ie. Tide, Crest, etc. etc. etc. etc.!!!! Technically - because in the early 1990 some products went up in price but in April 2005 over 200 products had a price decrease!!! What companies actually lower the costs of their products - NONE!!!


I also have to mention by ordering every month there is no storage of their products so we get fresh product, Melaleuca knows how many people are on their vitamins, etc. every month and can plan for production and customer increases, keeps their costs down, which keeps my costs down, we all shop anyway - who doesn't wash clothes, brushes their teeth - to me and hundreds of thousands more - it just makes sense!!


Karen

Well,


I have been a Mela customer for over two years. My enroller has made no less than $30,000 per month since July, and she started three weeks before I did.


I only actively built the business in the first five or six months, but I didn't stick with it and I realize now what the problem was.


I want to share a few points and maybe this will be helpful to you:


1. Network marketing companies in the long run always pay more than party plan. But party plan companies are nice when you don't have much money in the beginning to get started, and you need to make a decent profit very quickly.


2. A company will not succeed unless someone is buying product. Whether that be retail customers, wholesale customers, or distributors, or a combination of the three, SOMEONE has to buy the product (or service)!


Mela focuses on wholesale customers and distributors to sell their product. Whereas most party plan companies focus on getting retail customers to buy the product or service.


Autoship ensures your check, so that you only have to present your product or service once, but get paid monthly as long as the individual continues to order. With party plan, you do a party and get sales, but if you want to sell more product, you have to go out and do another party!


3. More people need money than they need your product (or service). If you put $100 worth of the best product or service your company has to offer in your right hand, and a $100 bill in your left hand, and ask someone which would they rather have, they will pick the $100 bill every time. This is why most people that build their business by focusing on the opportunity, in the long run make more money and work much less than someone that focuses on selling the product. Especially considering that most people hate to sell.


Read "The 45 Second Presentation That Will Change Your Life" by Don Failla, and listen to the audio series "Learn To Earn" by Jack Zufelt. These materials will change your life and your business.


Peace,


Adrianne smileys/smiley2.gif

Susan,


Is Melaleuca legit? YES. Can you make the money they claim? YES. Is it going to be hard? YES. Just like any business you get into it takes work, time and dedication to make it a go. You have to be diciplined enough to put the time in.


With a company that sells products, in order to make that kind of money every month, you have to keep your customers buying. True many customers will continue to buy because the swear by the products. However let me put this thought into your head.


Most consumers now adays are looking more for less expensive alternatives, and not good quality. Shameful I know. Our life would be so much better if everyon purchased the better quality products rather than going for the cheap stuff in most cases.


That being said, you will be able to build a customer base, however you have to keep building your base to keep earning that money. Like any other business, you will have customers who find a better deal and just stop buying.


In my opinion I would say look into it. If you believe in the product and you want to try it, go for it. Melaleuca is definately a business worth looking into. However don't go in with the expectation that you will be earning a full-time income your first week. That's why so many people fail. They don't give a business enough time to truely test it out.

I'm another happy, satisifed customer who happens to be getting a paycheck for telling people about my favorite store :)


Just curious, those of you who found it too expensive or didn't have business success for whatever reason, what was your approach? I know some people build entirely online by buying leads, etc, and some do all in-person. I do half and half. I do online advertising, but I don't buy leads anymore though because it's a waste of money. I also do in-person enrolling and will start group presentations this month. I don't think I would be successful if I tried to do it all online.


Regarding the product purchase commitment. What needs to happen is you need to re-educate yourself on what you're buying and plan ahead. I only need laundry soap (96 loads) and fabric softener (100 sheets)every three months. I only need toothpaste and shampoo, etc every two months. So you need to make yourself a shopping list ahead of time and plan your shopping. This is a change from our typical approach of, "I'm out so I'll run to the store". I think that's why a lot of people think they can't possibly use enough product each month, is they haven't been taught how to shop properly with the company.


Finally, I'll agree with the comment of look for a good team. Stayin' Home and Lovin' It is my team and the support is really great. I'm not familiar with the rest of them yet. Look for a team that really offers you a lot, and a mentor who will actually be there for you and walk you through. I have a four-month commitment to help all of my new enrollees with their ordering and business start-up, then I'm available as needed afterward, and I personally think everyone should have a similar plan.

I agree 100% with Kaaryn. Even those very successful in building their business in the beginning on-line have broaden their approach to their warm market. My market has been 99.9% warm. I'd love to connect more on the internet but I do NOT buy leads and do not pay for advertising. I spend NO money to build my business via advertising- and I haven't had to!!! Its just talking to people.


Looking for a good team if you are going to persue the business side of things (referrals) is very important. Support, training, emails, freewebsite,etc. go a long way when you are just starting out. Even after a year, if I couldn't help a new business builder with a presentation because of other committments, my enroller, or her enroller would!!!!! Team support and fun have been huge for my success and others I have enrolled! And that $30,000 per month is correct and very possible - but do be realistic - its not going to be instant - it takes a couple of years to get there. In the meantime - enjoy the ride and love what your buying - because when you get down to it - its all about the product or we wouldn't be here!!!!


Karen

I was with Melalueca for about 9 months and personally make more money in party plan. I finally got out (I felt trapped) and am back in my party plan and very happy.





The products are good, but I had stock piles of stuff because I had to order so much a month 75pts. Which is not $ for $ like I was told. smileys/smiley2.gif


But different strokes for different folks. It just wasn't for me. I brought alot of customers in and felt terrible for the people that weren't happy!

My sister in law was thinking about joining this company and I didn't know what to tell her. I just told her I knew that I saw it on my WAHM site and I would check it out for her. All your comments have been very helpful. Thank you so much for asking your question Susansmileys/smiley1.gif

So, what is the discount that you get from the company? How much does it cost to get started? I've looked on their website but I can't find any information. Thanks!


christy

I used to be in Melaleuca, but the products were just overwhelming.



I am not a 'sales' type person and in 2 years I did not enroll a single
person. I REFUSE to approach family and friends about any program
because I do not want a alienate them or want them to feel like they
HAVE to join/buy or whatever.



I still find ways to purchase the product at a reduced rate, but I am no longer a marketing executive with Melaleuca.



BUT, the products are absolutely wonderful and if they would not FORCE
you to buy every single month (I spend typically $75.00-$100.00 to make
my minimum) I would join again in a heartbeat.



Nic

Christy, it normally costs $29 to join. That is good for the life of your membership, and you get a big business notebook to go with it if you are planning to build a business with it.


You get a good discount on all the products you order. For instance, a tube of toothpaste is $5 regular price but $3.99 with membership. Many things are offered as packs (two or three of the same thing) and the three-tube toothpaste pack is 8.99. Or you can get a dental pack with toothpaste, mouth rinse, breath spray, floss, and xylitol gum for 14.49.


You get money back with everything you order in the Advantage dollars program.I don't know how much on the dollar you get back but I accumulate $20-30 or so every few months and use that to get free stuff.


You could purchase products whenever you wanted to without membership. To keep your membership active, you must make an order of 35 points (usually about $70 for me) a month. Distributors must purchase 75 points a month once they reach a certain level.


I hope this helps! I am a customer, not a rep, but I did look into the business side of it.

>>This is why most people that build their business by focusing on the opportunity, in the long run make more money and work much less than someone that focuses on selling the product. Especially considering that most people hate to sell.<<


This thought pretty much sums up what I personally think is wrong with MLM. Sure, those few will make big $$$$, but of the folks they roped in, I'll bet they are getting hit pretty hard. Pyramid schemes, even de facto ones involving product at some level, are more profitable to those at the top than actually creating weath through product flow (in code:"building your business" makes more money than "selling a viable product"). More code: "building their business" = SELLING the oppurtunity to others, so folks who don't want to sell aren't going to make any money recruiting either.

I think most of Mela's products are great, but I had a hard time finding $50 worth of product I needed a month. There were always going to be things like colgate toothpaste and secret deodorant that Mela was never going to be able to beat.





But as a money maker - very few make it work. If you want it bad enough I think you can do it. However, it literally would take you months and like 50 - 60 customers to sign up under you just to make maybe $500.00 a month.

Do you mean 50-60 customers that you personally enrolled, or 50-60 customers in your group? Because most Marketing Execs that have 50-60 personally enrolled customers are usually a Senior Director or above, if they have duplicated themselves. Senior Directors average $50,000 per year.

You said it!


Thanks for the great info!

Before joining any company, you should always read the Policies and make sure it something you can follow - (buying product, quotas, etc). If you have trouble talking to people and aren't willing to overcome it to be successful in your business, then joining any type of sales company will not serve you well.


Corrisa

50 - 60 may be an oversestimation, but Iput it like that because know you make $5 - $10 per month on someone you enrolled before they enroll anyone else. So, that is where I got that from.





**edited to add that I forgot about those big bonuses. But you do have to enroll quite a few people to make much of anything.





Best of luck and follow your heart! smileys/smiley1.gifEdited by: SammysMom

I used to actively do Mela and I enrolled 13 customers in about 5 months and the first 2 months I hardly did worked at all. My checks where around $300. Sometimes more, sometimes less. If I had gotten to 20 personally enrolled the checks would have doubled! Most of the people I had were customers who just enjoyed using the products. I did get a two other people who were actively enrolling as well. I don't do it actively as a business anymore because I had decided to take a job offer and then "got out of the groove of things." It CAN be a great business for many people, if you apply yourself. Money CAN be made. It's a completely different kind of business though, so you have to adjust to that and also struggle sometimesto help other people understand it as well.


When I started looking at making more money from home again, my focus shifted back to direct sales though. It's just an easier concept for me and I have more fun with it. That's why I'm now with Taste of Home Entertaining. It's just a better fit for me.


I just wanted to help clear up any confusion with the 50-60 people over several months, thing. ;)

I never post here, but I had to today.


I really lost a lot of money with Melaleca and see it as almost a scam.


I had enrolled 10 people before I quit, and my checks used to be about $60.00 So yes, you have to enroll many, many people to make any money at all. smileys/smiley1.gif

I also was a Mela rep.I was told the product purchases were about $50, but they were $75-100 once I got the brochure. It was only me and my husband at the time, and we didn't spend anywhere near that monthly on the products they sold. Part of itdepends on where you live. They have a list of what they say Tide versus their laundry detergent costs. Their Tide estimate was about $5 more than what that size cost at my grocery store. For us, it was not a wise financial move, particularly when we have made our own truly non-toxic cleaners for pennies.


Sol-U-Mel is an all-purpose cleaner, and it is the only one thatI wish we could still buy. It worked wonders! We still (after 1 year) have some of the hand soap and other products leftover that we're using up.


Read, read, read on Melaleuca. There is a lot of negative information about them. It seems there's more negative than with other similar companies. It is not a low-cost investment if you are spending more on the products every month than if you were going to the store to buy them.


Brandi

Brandi, I miss Sol-U-Mel, too, and the only other Mela product I liked a lot was Tub and Tile. You can buy it on Ebay. I do once in a while.

If any of you are interested in getting back with Mela...., I can help you. It has alot to do with your up line and if you really want to build a business, I got 8 customers in 2 months and I recieve checks that pay for my product plus making a bit of a profit! The independant company I am working with "Stayin Home and Lovin It" are Fantastic people and provide all the resources you need to get your home business to explode!! I love all the products and have truely saved a lot of money compared to shopping at the grocery store for those products, not to mention they are super concentrated and last for a long time. One month I buy all the things we need and the next month I get to have fun trying new items! The most important thing for me though is keeping my children (5) safe in the home!

LOL...I always giggle when I see these threads.


It's another one of those "truth" things.


Some people enjoy it. Some people don't. Some people make money. Some people don't.


I have been a customer fo 5 years now. Won't stop being a customer either. Like all the products and effortlessly make my monthly commitment, and we are a family of 3. Just depends on how much of your shopping you move over to Mela. And it depends on whether you like the products or not. I happen to love them.


I don't build a business, and I still get a $25-30 cheque each month. I haven't enrolled anyone in years. Been thinking I may soon as my coaching business is getting to where I want it to be, and that's my passion.


1. Check out the company policies.
2. Check out the products and see how many of them you'd be willing to switch stores for.
3. Check out your partner. This is REALLY important. Make sure they are someone with similar values to you. Make sure they build the business in a way that you'd be willing to do. If it stretches you, that's good, but if it steps outside of your values, it's not good.


When I start building my business again, I'm automatically enrolling everyone who comes into my business into my Inner Game of Business program. I've come to believe that most failures step out of abundance issues. You can do what everyone else does, and still fail. So what's missing?


So there's my thoughts on the whole ball of wax. smileys/smiley2.gif You can take what fits and toss out the rest.


Dream BIG!


Velma Gallant
Abundance Coach
"The Coach's Coach"
http://www.welcomechanges.com

The reason I have not in the past/do not now have anything to do with this company is teh deceptive advertising I've seen them do. And I've seen it come from TONS of the various teams.

It always says:
"No parties, no selling!"

Which is a load of crap because you ARE selling stuff.

And lying does not set well with me.

Just my .02

I think some people may be decieved in their own perception of a particular situation sometimes.


Being a part of Mela... is simply referring people to become a customer, which means to me,is thatyou share the opportunity of buying safer, natural products.


That leaves it strictly up to the person you are in contact with to make that descision, to become a customer or not.


Those products that they order, don't come from the person that is sharing the opportunity, but from Mela... itself!


Yes you do have the option to have home parties, but is not a requirement. You can build your business all online, it is up to you.

Well, new to the boards, but wanting to comment on Melaleuca. :)


I've been with the company for about a year and a half. I'm with the side that says I'll always be a customer of the company, whether I'm building a business or not. :) Someone commented on Tide and the price comparison -- I had to laugh, 'cause I just posted a training about that in a newsletter I did. If anyone's interested, let me know, and I'll send it to you. :)


However, for myself and my team, our focus is definitely not on "selling." It's on education. So many people have absolutely no idea what they have in their homes. They also have no idea what's available out there, that can help with various medical issues, including allergies, high cholesterol and things like lupus or chronic fatigue. My "job" is simply to teach them, and I don't necessarily push them toward Melaleuca. If they're using products that are equally effective, and they're happy with them, stay with it! If they're spending more money than Melaleuca will charge, I'll probably point that out, even as I tell them that they can certainly try Melaleuca and if they don't like it better, get their money back.


As someone whose focus tends toward herbal medicine anyway, and who plays as a midwife at Renaissance faires, teaching people all the time, this is simply a modern day extension of that. I work with a great team (FourPoint Group), but my biggest problem is that I'm a paralegal by trade, and time is a major issue. Until I can create more time to work the Melaleuca business, I'm not going to get far. It's definitely work. But just between my husband and me, we start at 110 points a month. <grin> Nothing like high cholesterol, menopause and two types of arthritis to make this a company worth being a member of. :)


For those who just want the Sol-u-Mel, you can be a direct customer, buy at the retail price, and not worry about monthly commitments. Expensive that way, but Sol-u-Mel tends to be worth it. :)


My two cents.

Its too bad CBTammy and SandeeM your experiences were so negative but I have to make a comment - actually a few!!


1. I enrolled 8 people in my first month - just referred others - my first cheque was $622.79!! That is no where near $60.00??????? My second cheque I enrolled 5 (so now I'm up to 13 personnally enrolled) and my cheque was just slightly less. The next month (3month in) and I had enrolled 4 - was over $700.00. I have photocopied the cheques and are willing to show or prove to anybody that this is a legit business.


2. No parties/selling is Crap???????? I don't sell a single product - never have - never will. I DO SELL a concept though - a different way to shop - that part would be accurate. And I don't do parties. Sitting around a kitchen table with one or two people decribing Melaleuca is hardly a "party". Between on-line (internet) and in-homes (one-on-ones or a few more) is not a party and is NOT selling product - period.


3. Tide vs MelaPower. Well I can go on and on the benefits of using Melapower and all there other productsbut what was addressed was price. Yes, it "looks" like the price is more but it does more loads!!!!!! So if Tide is 15.99 and MelaPower is 21.00 but does 96 loads compared to 64 - its still cheaper!!! In Canada, I did a price check myself to make sure the costs savings were there - not because I wasn't told they were - I was - I just wanted to prove to myself that this was all accurate. I don't mind paying a little more for better product but I DON'T - it works out to be less expensive. Most products are so concentrated but you have to compare price per use not price per size to be accurate on the savings.


There are always negative and positive experiences in all businesses - direct sales or corporate. But you have to remember there are also PEOPLE in these businesses that are very ethical and honest and others that are not. Be wise, do your homework, ask questions! Your memberships and products are all guanteed - worse case scenario - you cancel you membership (get your $ back) and send back your product and get your money back as well. How many other companies offer the same no risk policy??? Please, just get the facts first and you won't have to bother with the hassle.


Karen

I normally stay out of these because I've seen such extremes of love and hate that I don't know where I stand.


Karen, I'm soo glad you are having great success. But that success in your first month is not typical. It says a lot about you as a person, and your passion for the products.


I have friends who are in it, and do make some money, but I know they did not have that luck, and they have been with it a while. They love it though. I know one person out of them who does make good money. The others make pocket money.


I also have friends who tried it and didn't get anywhere or lost money. I won't go into detail, but I think it also has to do with their upline.


And for the selling products, yes, you are selling a membership to an elite group who agrees to purchase x amount per month.


With anything, follow your passion. Don't chase a rainbow which is $$$$$. Money is a great motivator, but thefit needs to be right.


If you love the products and are excited to share them with others like Karen, you'll enroll people. If you are not sold on what you are doing (and there is nothing wrong with this), no matter how bad you want it, it won't happen.


Just my 2 cents.


Debbie

Debbie you are SO RIGHT about moneynot be the only motivator. Any business that you do for ONLY the business and chase that $$$$ - you WILL FAIL.It HAS to be about the products.


To all of you that are chasing your dreams because you Love what you do and Love the products you are promoting - KEEP WITH IT!!! You will succeed both in happiness and finances. I truly wish that you all reach your goals and enjoy the ride getting there!!!!!


Karen

Thank you for everyones input! It is nice to see the way people feel about a particular thing! Following your dreamswith passion!!!!

Its too bad CBTammy and SandeeM your experiences were so negative but I have to make a comment - actually a few!!


1. I enrolled 8 people in my first month - just referred others - my first cheque was $622.79!! That is no where near $60.00??????? My second cheque I enrolled 5 (so now I'm up to 13 personnally enrolled) and my cheque was just slightly less. The next month (3month in) and I had enrolled 4 - was over $700.00. I have photocopied the cheques and are willing to show or prove to anybody that this is a legit business.


2. No parties/selling is Crap???????? I don't sell a single product - never have - never will. I DO SELL a concept though - a different way to shop - that part would be accurate. And I don't do parties. Sitting around a kitchen table with one or two people decribing Melaleuca is hardly a "party". Between on-line (internet) and in-homes (one-on-ones or a few more) is not a party and is NOT selling product - period.


3. Tide vs MelaPower. Well I can go on and on the benefits of using Melapower and all there other productsbut what was addressed was price. Yes, it "looks" like the price is more but it does more loads!!!!!! So if Tide is 15.99 and MelaPower is 21.00 but does 96 loads compared to 64 - its still cheaper!!! In Canada, I did a price check myself to make sure the costs savings were there - not because I wasn't told they were - I was - I just wanted to prove to myself that this was all accurate. I don't mind paying a little more for better product but I DON'T - it works out to be less expensive. Most products are so concentrated but you have to compare price per use not price per size to be accurate on the savings.


There are always negative and positive experiences in all businesses - direct sales or corporate. But you have to remember there are also PEOPLE in these businesses that are very ethical and honest and others that are not. Be wise, do your homework, ask questions! Your memberships and products are all guanteed - worse case scenario - you cancel you membership (get your $ back) and send back your product and get your money back as well. How many other companies offer the same no risk policy??? Please, just get the facts first and you won't have to bother with the hassle.


Karen Karen is very right!I enrolled,as a matter of fact she is my enroller!The products are phenomenal!The Melapower is a godsend and I will never use anything else ever again.The products do what they say they will,they clean great and my home never smelled better lol.The cleaning products are my favorite,the prespot took out grease and oil stains that I had previously tried to get out with tide and other laundry products.I enrolled as a preferred customer and I ordered the laundry system and some of the cleaning products.The products have saved me money and I enjoy using them.I will admit that this buisness is not for everyone,but the products are worth trying.The company even gives you a guarantee that you will not find in any retail store thats for sure!It all comes down to being a personal choice,the point is,to make the buisness aspect of it work you have to find value in the products first.

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