I still recall when my friend invited me to some meeting about this skincare thing called “Rodan and Fields.” I had never heard of it, and I had zero interest in hearing anymore either. Her “fun time” she described sounded kinda dreadful to me for a couple of reasons, but none that I told her.
For one, it was on my husband’s day off, and I didn’t want to take time away from him just so I could be cordial to a friend. Second, I didn’t really enjoy being around other people. As a bit of an introvert I preferred my own little circle to a larger crowd. But lastly, and most importantly, I figured she was wanting me to buy something, and there was no way I was doing that! I grew up in a lower, middle class family. We bargain-hunted, hit up thrift stores, and did generic brands all the way. I was frugle, so anytime somebody tried to sell me something, my first thought was, “can’t I get that at Walmart?!”
As it turned out my friend sent me another message saying the date of their shindig had been moved, and since my husband would be working I begrudgingly said yes. But I definitely wasn’t buying anything!
Isn’t it funny how God works?
When I sat in on that informational meeting some seven months ago a surprising thing happened. As I sat enthralled by the speaker’s words I realized this woman and I shared the same values and ideals. Her heart was my heart, and the way she was achieving her goals sounded fabulous to me. I wanted to jump up right then and say, “yes, yes! Tell me what I gotta do!”
But instead I mulled it over.
I prayed about consulting with Rodan & Fields, and I discussed it with my spouse. Every part of me said yes. I was scared, but I felt like even God was saying, “go for it.” If other women were retiring, staying home with their babies, and making their dreams come true, then why couldn’t I?
So I jumped. I took a leap of faith, and I haven’t looked back.
It turns out the frugal, bargain-hunter who had only used Equate (Walmart’s generic) brand lotion on her face was shocked after 60 days on the Redefine Regimen. She realized that the price is worth it when the products work, and honestly I’ll never use anything else but R+F on my face.
It turns out this introverted gal who hated crowds found a real love for being around women who shared her same goals, aspirations, and values. God somehow has taken me right out of my shell. He’s stretching me still, and showing me the gifts He has placed inside me that I never knew were there.
A grunt from the Navy, used to following orders, has become a great leader. I’ve discovered a talent for inspiring and mentoring others, something I never knew before Rodan and Fields.
A woman who has suffered from stage-fright since age seventeen is suddenly able to present about the business in large crowds, and if that’s not a God-thing then I don’t know what is.
But what else has Rodan and Fields done for me? I mean, the changes and strengthening of my character have been amazing. The beautiful skin, loss of wrinkles, and boost in self-confidence is wonderful, but there’s more.
When I started consulting I was nearing the end of my pregnancy, and maternity leave was looming close. Although I held a small disability policy, I didn’t have paid time off from my job, and exorbitant insurance premiums would still be due even as I wasn’t earning an income. In the past this had been an awful endeavor. We had even taken out a loan from a bank and received monetary gifts from family the last time I was on maternity leave just to make ends meet. To say I dreaded that time would be an understatement.
But that time never came.
Instead I experienced a paycheck, complete with a bonus, from Rodan and Fields that helped make all the difference. Instead of suffering during maternity leave because of financial stress, I was able to relax and enjoy my baby.
And it just keeps getting better. Month after month I watch my team expand and paychecks grow. Is it some miraculous happening with stacks of benjamins landing in my mailbox? Hardly. But it is a consistent and growing income that I see occurring due to my diligence and perseverance to wash my face and tell people about it.
In fact, this very month I received my biggest paycheck to date. It is ten times larger than the first one I received, and I am tickled pink to share that it completely covered my mortgage payment this month. It’s actually just a breath away from matching my full time RN paycheck, and though they told me that could happen, I’m still in grateful shock and awe.
I believe that God places things in our life that can help us reach the next level where He wants us to be, and that these catalysts for change are there for the taking if we only believe. All it takes is a mustard seed you know.
I have discovered two important things since becoming a consultant. One is that this business really can be whatever you desire it to be. It can be a 25% discount, or an extra $500 to help pay some pesky bills. Yet it can also be a substantial residual income that can change not only your life by being able to retire from Corporate America, but the lives of those you encounter as well.
But I like the second finding even better. I’ve discovered that a skeptic can be made into a believer. A woman who hated “selling stuff” has become an excellent share-person, a Doubting Thomas has become convinced. I enjoy selling the products because I personally know they do what they say they’ll do, and I adore sharing about the business opportunity because it has proven to me that the business model works.
I truly am changing skin and changing lives.
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