Ten Years and Going Strong for Tami Hovendick at Arbonne International

“I never thought 10 years ago I would be where I am today,” stated Tami Hovendick. She is a consultant for Arbonne International, a botanically based skin care and health and wellness company that prides itself for being pure, safe and beneficial.

“I sell skin care, aromatherapy, make-up, baby products, health and wellness and nutrition products,” Tami said.

Choosing to become a consultant for a business is a big step, as it is time-consuming, but can also be very rewarding. “At first it was the premium quality skin care then after referring friends and family to my friend, I decided to jump in,” Tami stated. “I love the people I meet and getting to help them personally and financially.”

Tami decided to become an Arbonne International consultant because it is a consumable product business that equals repeat sales. “It is no different than going to Walmart, Target, etc. One will never say they don’t need anymore shampoo, conditioner, make-up, facial cleaner, etc,” Tami said.

As with any business, getting started takes a great deal of effort. “At first, my sponsor helped me with my shows until I got built up with my own products. Now I pretty much work my business 95% virtual so there is no need for any extra products,” Tami stated. “What I do keep on hand at all times are books and samples for mailings.”

The time it takes to get a business going to where you make a profit varies from one person to another. “It can take as little as six months to make $3,000 to $5,000 per month and the white Mercedes bonus for others takes longer. It depends on how bad you really want it,” Tami said. “No matter what though, those that don’t quit before their time are winners.”

Overall, Tami puts about an hour a day into her business. “This is I work it in the nooks and crannies of my day. I send out a few messages/texts in the morning before I go to work. I may do the same during my lunch,” Tami stated. “Right now, I am communicating with businesses and people from Poland as Arbonne just launched over there on October first. It is a blast trying to translate and understand everyone. They are great people and they are very interested in what we have.

Tami is very much a self-employed person, even as a consultant. It depends on her and her alone to make her business fly and to make a profit. “It is hard to have your own business as you have to be disciplined to keep doing what you do every day no matter what. Working for someone else, well every day you know you will punch a time clock and have that same routine every day,” Tami said. “You know what has to get accomplished in order to keep in good graces with the boss.”

Tami has been fortunate to have the support of her family. “My family is behind me 100%. Just last year, my youngest daughter joined me in this business and then last week my middle daughter decided to jump on board,” Tami stated. “I am very proud of both of them and their decision to come on board with me.”

She has faced many challenges during her 10 years in the business. “The biggest challenge has been getting past myself and to not be an undercover consultant.” Tami said.

She enjoys what she does, and it has been very helpful to her in many other ways. “Because of Arbonne, I not only have great skin and health, but I am more confident, less shy and willing to step out of the box,” Tami stated. “I am so happy and proud to be part of a company that is there for you no matter what. It does not matter what level of success you are at, when we are together in a room, we are one.”

She has met many people over her 10 years, one of whom she won’t soon forget. “I have stood right next to David Cassidy’s wife Sue and talked with her as if she were my neighbor.,” Tami said.

To say that Tami loves her job is an understatement. “I love, love, love what I do. I love that five minutes here and two minutes there can bring in an extra paycheck,” Tami stated. “I would love to share with you more about our company and business.”

Tami Hovendick, second from right, and other consultants at and Arbonne convention in Las Vegas. Photo courtesy of Tami Hovendick.

Tami, right, and her daughter Jessyca at an Arbonne Convention in Las Vegas. Photo Courtesy of Tami Hovendick.