Cindy and I met on Facebook in October! She has been going gang busters ever since and I asked her to write out her experience...

I was introduced to the gourmet candle business online while chatting with Kari Andersen about our favorite author and the gourmet candles that she was selling. We had so much in common that within a month of chatting, I signed up to sell them myself! Although Kari and I live across the country from each other, we don't let that hinder business or friendship! I had some serious doubts about myself and was really scared of failing after I signed up but Kari was my rock!

After chatting with Kari that day and looking at her website, I realized I seriously needed to get myself a life! I was tired of my life revolving around cleaning toilets, washing dishes, and laundry. I still have to do those things but now I am mixing it up with the fun of candle parties and holiday boutiques. I not only get to have "grown up" conversations but I get to dress like a "grown up" too! Not like the sweats I had been living in for 5 years!

I was really limited in cash flow to start up so I only signed up with the Candle of the Month kit and 50 catalogs. Each week, I placed a small order to build up my kit for Home Parties. In the first 10 weeks of selling, I did over $1500.00 in sales and the number keeps growing!! The orders keep coming in!! I have orders coming in over the phone, in email, and in person as I bring my son to preschool. I already have 3 parties and a fundraiser for an entire elementary school in January and the first week of February!

This Christmas, not only did I have some fabulous new friends AND candles, but I have my "own" money! I even shopped for my husband's Christmas gifts and he didn't have to pay for them!! What a great feeling! I also have some great gifts for my children's teachers, bus driver, babysitter, hard to shop for parents and in-laws and nice gifts to give out to the hostesses when I visit at the holidays!

And let's not forget the fact that the leaders are a big part of this business! None of this would be possible without her guidance!! What could you ask for in a team leader other than them being a friend already? And don't forget, we already share a love for similar reading material and candles! She is a personal cheerleader and a sounding board for ideas and thoughts. Kari is all of that and so much more!! She is always there to answer my millions of questions and when I do even the smallest of good things, she is my loudest cheerleader! After all, I can hear her across the country!!! Thank you, Kari!!

I hope everyone has a fabulous 2009! I know I will! See you in August at the Fling!

Cindy Huljack
Watchung, NJ
http://cindyhuljack.scent-team.com