Welcome Amanda- Wife, Mom, Thirty One Consultant, Younique Presenter
WAHM Spotlight
I love Amanda’s motto for her Thirty-One shop! I had the pleasure of interviewing her and I was delighted at how she has a passion and excitement that you don’t see much anymore. I would be excited for you all to read about Amanda and join us for Thirty-One Facebook Party on Friday night 4/12 from 8p to 10p. There will be games, prizes, specials and more! Please go here to RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/172758762878721/
-Tell me about yourself and family.
I’m 28 and live in western Maryland with my husband, 2 1/2 year old son and our 2 dogs, Roxy and Ginger. I have been a licensed Cosmetologist for the last 9 1/2 years, and have also dabbled in just about anything else you can think of from Real Estate to candle making.
My husband and I have been married for almost 8 years and he’s always been my biggest supporter for whatever “venture” I want to try next. 🙂
After 4 years and 2 ectopic pregnancies we were blessed with our son in October of 2011. It killed me to go back to work, but when he was 2 months old I had to. I always had a feeling in my soul that I was destined for more though. When my son was 9 months old, and through the encouragement of my husband, I left my job in the salon and began working out of my house. With the severe income cut I took, I knew I had to find something else to help bring in money. I had done direct sales in the past but never really found a company that was a good fit for me. Then two months later I was introduced to Thirty One and finally found my “home”.
-Why do you sell Thirty One products?
I started selling Thirty One for two reasons. The first is because we needed extra money. The second was because I truly believe in the company, their products, and their mission to Celebrate, Encourage and Reward women. The products are cute, functional and, more importantly, affordable. I have made so many new, lifelong friends through my journey with this company and what drives me now is being able to pass that on to my team and see them and their businesses grow in the same way I have.
Thirty One also offers incentives several times through out the year in which we can earn anything from free products to free trips. I love that :).
-What is your fave Thirty One product?
I have a few faves, but I think my favorite would have to be the Large Utility Tote. I literally have 8 of them, and could honestly use about 2 more! Lol. I use them for everything. Like storing seasonal clothes/shoes, beach/pool bag, market trips, laundry, and toy storage. They’re one of the most functional products that Thirty One carries.
-I heard that you also sell for Younique. Could you tell me about that?
Absolutely! Younique is a new Direct Sales company that features all natural and mineral based cosmetics. I was introduced to them in October of last year and actually signed up to be a Presenter the day before they officially launched. I’m so proud to be part of this new company, and to be one of the founding Presenters. What sets them apart, is that they focus their selling through Virtual Parties. This means that Presenters do not have to do Home parties if they don’t want to. Everything is 100% online and I love that. Plus, the products are the best I have ever used.
-Plus you have two blogs. What are they about? What are the links?
Yep! I like to keep real busy ;). My first blog that I started 2 years ago is Girl Loves A Bargain (http://girllovesabargain.com). It’s focused on coupons, deals and ways to save and earn money. I started it when I was in the process of deciding to quit my job or not. Couponing really helped up save money and I wanted to share that to help others who needed to save money.
Then in January of this year I started All Those Things I Do (www.allthosethingsido.com). As you can probably guess, it’s about everything I do. I’ve been working lately on Direct Sales posts because that’s what I’m most focused on right now. But I also feature some recipes and organizational tips and projects.
-If someone wanted to sign up to sell Thirty One products, is there a special going on right now to sign up?
At this time, no there is not. However their enrollment kit is very affordable at just $99 and features over $300 worth of products and business supplies that will help get them started in their business. Their website is also free for 3 months! Plus they offer an incentive in which new consultants can earn even more free products and business supplies in their first 30, 60, 90 and 120 days based on their sales! The complete details can be found by visiting www.mythirtyone.com/AmandaSmearman and clicking Join My Team at the top.
-And the same for Younique. Any special sign up bonuses?
They actually just created a new kit and I love it. Theirs is also $99 and will get you all 15 of the Moodstruck Minerals Matte Eye Shadow pigments. Plus the first 999 Presenters also receive their website Free for one year, a Founding Presenter Charm and $33 in “Younique Cash” which can be used to purchase more products. There are currently under 500 Presenters nationwide so there’s still time to get in and become a Founding Presenter.
-Can you give any advice to women who want to try to be a WAHM?
Time Management! Use a calendar or planner of some sort and schedule your work time, family time and “me” time. It took me a long time to work this out with myself. I felt like I was constantly being torn in different directions and felt guilty no matter what I was doing because I felt like I was neglecting something else, whether it was the dishes, my business or my family. I now work my schedule around my husbands work schedule and my son’s routine. It is challenging with a toddler, but I find I spend a ton less time working when I have everything planned out in advance. Now I know when it’s time to call my Hostesses, check in with my team, work on that blog post, and when it’s time to just sit down and be a mom and a wife.
Be sure to visit Amanda’s websites, Facebook pages and blogs!
Links:
My Thirty One website — www.mythirtyone.com/AmandaSmearman
My Thirty One business group on Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/groups/178104365605131/
My Younique website — www.youniqueproducts.com/AmandaSmearman
My Younique Facebook page — http://www.facebook.com/YouniqueByAmanda?ref=hl
Girl Loves A Bargain — http://girllovesabargain.com
All Those Things I Do — www.allthosethingsido.com
Be sure to join us for Thirty-One Facebook Party on Friday night 4/12 from 8p to 10p. There will be games, prizes, specials and more! Please go here to RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/172758762878721/
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