If you’re looking for a simple way to make a little each cash, look no further than this list of the easiest direct sales companies to make money from.
Direct sales has been around for what seems like forever. It’s quite popular as a part-time job or something many strive for to become full-time work that pays really well. I’m not a great salesperson, as I tend to feel bad when I try to make people spend money on things I know deep down they don’t really need, but other people are fantastic at it. My aunt did Mary Kay for a little while, and even though she hated it and had to quit, she was pretty good at convincing people to buy their products.
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Direct sales is essentially a startup business that works under a larger business. You become a salesperson and representative for a company, but it functions as your own business. Many of them function like a pyramid model, where you constantly recruit people to work under you and start their own businesses. You’re paid according to the amount you sell and the amount the people under you sell. It’s quite complex in some ways, but basically, you’re selling both products and the idea of doing the same thing for others. It’s a constantly perpetuating business model. Many direct sales companies are perfect for stay-at-home moms, and it’s quite possible they’re on our list of Well-Paying Part-Time Jobs for Moms.
In order to make this list, we checked out Answer the Public’s suggestions. From there, we ranked these companies by how much individuals make it commissions by percent. Each direct sales company has a specific, unique system for how people earn money, as previously mentioned with the pyramid-type business model, but the percent in commissions is the easiest thing to use to rank; therefore, it’s the one we chose.
Let’s take a look at the easiest direct sales companies to make money from.
10. USANA Health Sciences
Commission: 20%
Founded: 1992
USANA made $918 million in revenue in 2015, ranking 21st on the DSN Global 100 list. It’s a health and wellness direct sales company founded in 1992 by an immunologist named Myron Wentz. Not only does it have health and dietary supplements, it has products for the hair, skin, and body.
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9. The Pampered Chef
Commission: 25%
Founded: 1980
Pampered Chef has truly stood the test of time and has a wide variety of kitchen products and recipes.
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8. Amway
Commission: 25%
Founded: 1959
Amway was first on the DSN Global 100 list in 2015 with a $9.5 billion revenue. It began with health and wellness dietary supplements and later expanded to bath, body, and home products.
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7. Thirty-One Gifts
Commission: 20%-34%
Founded: 2003
Thiry-One Gifts is a little bit newer than others on this list and is a proud member of the Direct Selling Associations. It ranked 36 on the DSN 100 list in 2015 with $516 million in revenue.
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6. Arbonne
Commission: 15%-35%
Founded: 1975
Arbonne products are infused with botanical ingredients, so they’re eco-friendly. The products revolve around skincare, cosmetics, bath and body, and hair, but it also sells protein shake packs.
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5. Scentsy
Commission: 20%-37%
Founded: 2004
Scentsy was first a simple family business, but soon it landed at spot 43 on the DSN Global 100 in 2015 with a $429 million revenue. It started with wickless candles and has now grown to include bars, sprays, and even household items like soap.
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4. Avon
Commission: 40%
Founded: 1886
With a start-up cost of just $10, you can easily start selling cosmetics, skincare, and more. Avon made $6.16 billion in revenue in 2015, coming second to Amway. With 40 percent commission, this is definitely one of the easiest direct sales companies to make money from.
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3. Herbalife
Commission: 50%
Founded: 1980
Herbalife’s goal is to spread a healthy lifestyle around the globe with health and wellness products. The nutritional shake mix is the trendiest and most popular. In 2015, revenue reached $4.47 billion.
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2. Mary Kay Inc.
Commission: 50%
Founded: 1963
Mary Kay is one of the oldest direct sales companies and it reached revenue of $3.7 billion in 2015.
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1. LuLaRoe
Commission: 30%-60%
Founded: 2013
LuLaRoe was born out of a DeAnne Stidham’s desire to care for her seven children at home while still earning money. The company offers stylish, comfortable, and affordable clothing.
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That concludes our list of the easiest direct sales companies to make money from. If you’re looking for a new side gig to make extra cash, this list should be a great guide for you.
