A: The vast majority of people who enroll with a dōTERRA wholesale account simply want to get high quality essential oils at the best possible price. So, if you are just wanting to use oils for yourself and your family, then choose the Wholesale Customer option. If you are ready to launch your business with dōTERRA, choose the Wellness Advocate option. If you are unsure, start with the Wholesale Customer option and you can also upgrade your account at a later date at no cost.

A: Whether you want to be a Wholesale Customer, or a Wellness Advocate, you get started right here. When you order your starter kit, it will give you two options: Wholesale Customer or Wellness Advocate.

A: You can start your dōTERRA membership in as little as $35. The best option is to get started with one of our starter kits so you can start using the oils for yourself.

A: dōTERRA’s affiliate program offers you the ability to sell the entire dōTERRA product line and earn commissions. Whether you are planning to sell dōTERRA oils in a store, online, or share them with friends and family you must first upgrade your Wholesale Customer account to Wellness Advocate status. The upgrade will qualify you to earn income.

A: No. Setting up a wholesale customer account is like joining Costco. You pay an annual membership fee which allows you to purchase dōTERRA products at a discounted price. There are no additional requirements.

A: Yes, if you would like to share dōTERRA products or resale them as a dōTERRA Wellness Advocate you can upgrade your account at anytime for no additional cost. We can help you with this process and understand how to effectively make an income sharing these amazing products.

A: No.You can choose to build your business at your own pace and as it suits you.

Obviously, your results are determined by your efforts. The harder you work, the more you can earn.

A: No. In doTERRA we simply purchase and use our own products. You can share samples from your own bottles, and use your own oils for doing classes or consultations. What we do is teach people how to use the oils, which ones would best meet their needs, and then help them set up their own Wholesale Customer account. Their oils will ship right to their door directly from dōTERRA, just like yours did! I recommend NOT carrying inventory or re-selling product, as that’s not how the doTERRA business structure works. Other network companies operate that way, but doTERRA does not. doTERRA handles orders, customer service, payment collection, and shipping.

A: If you are brand new to essential oils, I recommend taking your first month just getting to know your oils. I actually recommend starting with the largest kit you can afford – this will give you a wide variety of personal experiences to draw from. The more products you use and play with, the more quickly you will become experienced with them. At minimum, I recommend starting with the top 10 oils, as they’re extremely versatile, and if you get to know what those do, it’s easy to make recommendations to others. Our classes are based on the top 10 oils, so it’s important to have at least those ones, so you can become familiar wth them.

A: We are all busy – I’ve never come across anyone who decided to build a doTERRA business because they were bored and have lots of free time on their hands. Sharing can happen very naturally in your day-to-day life. Just like you would recommend a great movie or a restaurant or a plumber to a friend, if you’ve just put peppermint on your temples and your headache disappeared, you will probably tell someone about it. As much as possible, I simply integrate my business activities into my day to day life. However, if you want to treat this as a real business and create growth, I recommend committing to investing a minimum of 1-2 hours per day, 5 days per week. You can increase that over time if you wish, but consistency is the most important part of growing your business.

A: There are SO MANY advantages to having a home-based business. The tax write-offs alone make it worth while. Getting a 2nd job often means HIGHER taxes, where having a business can reduce the taxes you pay. Also, with a job, you are at the mercy of your employer. Your employer decides how many hours you can work, what your hourly wage is, and WHEN you have to work. Having your own business means you can work from home, on your own schedule, and heck, even in your pajamas. How many hours and how much you earn is completely up to you. The harder you work, the more money you can earn. There is no ceiling on your earnings. As an employee, your wage is probably capped. And chances are pretty good you will never make more than your boss.

In doTERRA, your earnings are literally unlimited. In fact, you can earn more than the people above you if you so choose.

Also, doTERRA Wellness Advocates create RESIDUAL income. This means that instead of trading hours for dollars like with a traditional job (ie – you work 1 hour, you get paid x dollars), in doTERRA, we work hard to grow a business, and then get paid on our efforts for the rest of our life. Having your own business means you OWN your own business, no one can take it away from you. Where I’m pretty sure if you don’t show up for a job, you won’t get paid. In fact, you would probably get fired.

A: The cost of entry is extremely low compared to starting a traditional business. You can get started for just the cost of your starter kit. You don’t have to invest in equipment, inventory, a store front, insurance, advertising, training materials, staff, etc. You don’t have to handle payments or payroll. dōTERRA handles all that on our behalf, our job is simply to get out there and share the oils. Plus you have the advantage of joining an established company – many small businesses fail within their first year. When you’re joining an established, existing company, your risk is almost nil. You can grow your doTERRA business without going into debt and putting your personal finances on the line. If you are willing to work hard, you can earn back the cost of your starter kit and your monthly order quickly. Most businesses take years before they are in the black. Your monthly business investment is extremely reasonable – just 100 PV worth of products that you and your family use personally. Compare that to the cost of starting a brick and mortar business – carrying inventory, paying for overhead, employees, etc. – network marketing is like a home-based franchise, where someone has done all the hard and expensive stuff for you.

A: It’s up to you. You can choose to earn just enough to cover the cost of your monthly essential oil order so you are effectively getting your own oils and products for free. Or you can choose to supplement your income, help pay for some extra bills or debts, maybe save up for a vacation. Or you can choose to replace and multiply your existing income. If you’re interested in leaving your current job and doing doTERRA full-time, you can do that. You can create a life of flexibility and freedom if you choose. It depends how much effort you’re willing to invest. It’s important to be realistic with your goals, and to be willing to be in it for the long-haul. It’s extremely rare to reach these leadership ranks in a very short period of time. Leaders in doTERRA tend to be focused and determined, and don’t get easily discouraged when they don’t achieve success immediately. They see the big picture, and are willing to do what it takes to get there.

A: Initially, your primary goal will be to earn enough to cover your monthly doTERRA order, so that your own products are effectively free.This is done through something called a Fast Start Bonus you receive for their first 60 days. If you are interested in covering the cost of your monthly order very quickly, you will want to create momentum right from the get-go, by teaching regular, consistent classes. After your new customer’s first 60 days (which is when you’ll invest the MOST time and energy into helping them), your commission will drop to a lower, residual percentage on anything they order for the rest of their life. This percentage may not seem like much, but the more customers you have, the faster it adds up. This is your RESIDUAL income stream – the income that starts slow and grows month after month, and eventually will be the largest portion of your income.

I generally tell people to expect not to profit during their first year. It’s a business and an investment, and takes time to grow. It’s not get-rich-quick though some people grow faster than others and some grow slower. Sometimes it takes people a bit of time to adjust to the fact that they’re not trading hours for dollars (like traditional employment, where you earn x amount per hour). Your earnings will grow slowly over time, and if you stick it out, you will be well rewarded in the future. What you’re building is a financial pipeline, which could take care of you and your family for years to come. I generally tell people to expect it to take 3-5 years to substantially supplement or replace your income. But that time is going to pass anyway… why not spend it investing in your future?

If you wish to be successful, you will need to treat it as a real business – not a hobby! Hobbies don’t earn money. Treat it like a brick and mortar business if you want to achieve success. Show up every day, preferably at the same time, create a schedule and stick to it. If you only open your doors when you feel like it, then you don’t have a business, you have a hobby.

A: Perfect. I don’t want you to be. Your job is to use the oils, care about others, and share them. Just as you would pull a Tylenol out of your purse for someone who has a headache, you can just as easily pull out your bottle of peppermint and offer to share a drop. I would actually feel terrible if I knew I had something that could help someone and I didn’t offer to share it with them. Being a good sales person is all about SERVING your customer. Not about selling them things they don’t want or need. Think about the last time you had a great experience with a sales person. Did they go out of their way to answer your questions, help you feel comfortable, and get you the right product for your needs and budget? THAT is what a good sales person does. Our job is to educate and support people as they grow on their essential oils journey.

A: Well... quite frankly Nothing! If you do nothing different, then nothing will change. And you will wake up 1 year, 5 years, 10 years from now doing the same exact thing you are doing now and if you aren't fulfilled now... do you think you will be then? You landed here, so there is something in you right now saying you need something different. You want something different. Don't let fear of the unknown stop you from unlocking the potential inside of you! But, if you choose to do nothing. It's okay. I appreciate you taking the time to read through this. If you decide it is time to make that step, let's get started! I promise, you won't be disappointed!