How does doTERRA compare?
Amid all the hype, startups popping up everywhere, and overwhelming good information, it’s all too easy to get carried away and completely lost in it all. Although many people will sell any particular home business as if its birth were similar to a key world historical event, many others will come out of the woods to label almost every business a scam, regardless of the evidence or lack of it. in order to test your claims. Somewhere Between all the publicity stunts and alleged denunciations, the truth is.
This article was written about doTERRA for a couple of reasons:
1. So I can provide you with unbiased third party insight from someone who is NOT actually a doTERRA sales rep, and who has been on the block with the MLM industry multiple times, to help you sort out the BS.
2. Provide you with helpful training that shows you how to master as a representative with doTERRA, should you wish to join this company.
And, without further ado, let’s dive into it.
What does doTERRA offer?
doTERRA is an emerging company; As of January 12, 2011, they are in the pre-launch phase. Its core product is a line of different types of therapeutic grade essential oils used for a plethora of therapeutic benefits in addition to widely accepted medicinal benefits, without all the horrible side effects of “traditional” medicine. They also market hair care, skin care, and dietary supplements that have also been combined with the right essential oils.
Is doTERRA a scam?
After a little research, in addition to looking at the Better Business Bureau, it was very obvious that doTERRA is not a scam. The BBB rated doTERRA A-, citing how little doTERRA has been doing business, but also how it had hardly any complaints (only 1) and how quickly the complaint was resolved.
DoTERRA Compensation Plan:
With what I was able to discover in the doTERRA compensation plan, there are two main ways to make money with doTERRA, with one method that comes with added benefits depending on how well new reps perform out of the door:
1. Retail: doTERRA awards a 25% retail commission on every sale from a customer, as well as a 9% commission on a preferred customer’s purchases.
2. Build a team: doTERRA uses a multi-stage system, which may require 3 to 6 qualification stages, as each stage has to reach a certain level in order for you to reach the higher levels. doTERRA also offers more incentives to get started with Fast Start Bonuses, which are paid out weekly. Basically, you get an additional 20% from your downline purchases and sales in your first thirty days. Organizational Leadership Bonuses are also awarded to those who are in it for the long term. This particular bonus is awarded every month and also every quarter. When you reach the highest executive ranks, from Silver to Presidential Diamond, you can also receive a portion of the Leadership Funds, which can add up quickly.
Requirements to stay active with doTERRA:
It takes 100 VP to stay active. Also, if you stay on Autoship for an extended period, starting in the month, you are awarded product credits, or basically a percentage discount, for purchasing Autoship products, up to 30% of the PV value of your purchases.
Final thoughts on doTERRA:
From what I discovered while researching doTERRA, I discovered that this is indeed a legitimate company with a product line that has authentic value; a product that people would actually buy even if it didn’t have a business model attached to it.
On the other hand, no company is perfect. There is a clear and potentially deadly flaw that could very well destroy any dream a sales rep had of making a profit that replaces work and living the life they so desperately want to earn.
The most important thing I noticed in the middle of the company introductory video was HOW this opportunity was marketed. The main focus is “person-to-person” marketing, also known as harassment of friends and family who will soon become your new great product. This particular marketing “strategy” still decimates many close friends today due to a lack of training on how to properly and effectively market yourself without acting like an infuriating plague.
What is absolutely crucial to surviving (in most cases) and thriving (in all cases) in your business, whatever business opportunity you choose, is a step-by-step formula to easily bring leads directly to you, who are already looking for it with a credit card in Ready to join YOUR opportunity and YOUR team! I don’t know if you can think of how much better your life would be as soon as you use a working system to make this possible. Once you learn how to do exactly that, and partner with an experienced leader to show you through this critical process, there is no limit to how far you can go in your doTERRA business.