Be YOURSELF!

Not too long ago, I was struggling to find my place in Corp America. I loved all the people around me, but the jobs themselves left me unfulfilled on a personal level. My strengths were not being strengthened, and by default, my personality was slowly being filed away into some bottom drawer under “B” for “Boring.” 

It got to a point where I didn’t even recognize myself anymore. The creative side of me was so underutilized that I found myself asking my close friends, “Remember when I used to be funny? That was real, right? It existed, right?”

Joining an industry that is commonly mistaken as as a scam or something for stay-at-home-moms looking for ways to fill their time was a big deal for me. Yes...I wanted something different, but was I willing to do THAT to get it??? I wasn’t sure, but I really felt like I had no other choice but to try.

After doing my own research, I took the leap of faith...and then something cool happened.

Not one month in to my new business did I feel my soul starting to awaken like a slow, but glorious sunrise! It wasn’t just the ability to be creative again, it was the ability to be ME again! 100% me.

As I am just days (hours, maybe...who knows) away from welcoming my little baby girl, I am so grateful that she is getting to meet ME, and not some drained version that slightly resembles me. I’m so grateful that I get to give her ME, and not some distracted person that has to count down the days before I return to my bottom drawer file. And I’m so grateful that I get to be present for HER little life’s moments, and never have to miss a single one for someone else’s dream.

Is what you’re doing fulfilling you? Is it providing you a space to be YOU, 100% YOU? If not, I would be honored to share more with you about how we can change that. Will the leap be easy? Probably not. But will it be worth it? Oh you betcha! YOU are worth it!!

#daretodeviate #believeinYOU #letsconnect

I Like Big BUTS, and I Cannot Lie...

I talk to people all the time about my business. Why wouldn’t I? It has dramatically blessed my life in so many ways, and I simply want to share in that blessing with others. 

Inevitably, though, people are skeptical, and many conversations end with, “I really want to, but...”

I’m not here to overcome objections, be that money, time, don’t care about skincare, afraid no one will buy from you, you’re too cool for direct sales 😉, don’t want to post on Facebook, etc.

I fully believe in what I am offering and the value of this brand, our products, and the change that this company is bringing to people’s lives. And if someone doesn’t see that, it’s usually because their “but” is too big.😉

I had a big but, too. I was “too cool for direct sales.” 😎 Yep. For 2 years I turned my nose up to this opportunity! Now, having experienced what I have in the past 19 months, I’m KICKING my but!

So with that...if you are willing to have an open-minded conversation with me about your but, I would be honored to share some facts with you to see if just maybe a different perspective could bring change to your life...and maybe even shrink your but.😊

© 2016 Carla Romero

#daretodeviate #getthefacts #letsconnect

Don't Fall Asleep at the Wheel of Your Life!

Every day is full of choices. We choose to get up and go to work (or not). We choose to eat healthy (or not). We choose to be friendly (or not). 

In all we do, we have a choice. That’s the beauty of this life and this amazing country we live in. We all get to get to sit in the driver’s seat of our own lives and choose where we want to go. 

But for many people, you are asleep at the wheel, allowing your life to be driven blindly by the force of something else. Maybe it’s the prestige that comes with your job title (a title that keeps you away from your family and the things you truly enjoy doing). Or maybe it’s the stigma that “real jobs” are 9-5, M-F, in an office building (a routine that leaves you feeling drained at the end of each week and dreading your return). Or maybe it’s your own personal fear that, although you want more for your life, you could never accomplish more than what you have already done. 

I felt the same way for so long. But 18 months ago, I realized that I had a choice. And I chose to wake up and start steering my life into the direction I wanted it to go! It required some sacrifice and hard work, but I was already sacrificing my dreams and self-worth by being asleep at the wheel. 

Are you asleep at the wheel? Are you ready to wake up and take control of your future? I’m here to not only help you, but to also provide you with a new vehicle to make it all happen! 

© 2016 Carla Romero

‪#‎daretodeviate‬ ‪#‎wakeup‬ ‪#‎liveYOURlife‬

AUSTRALIA!! We Are Coming For You NEXT!!

In December 2014, I started my R+F business with one person: Me.  :)

And now here I sit, just 18 months later looking at a map of how much my business has grown. It didn't happen over night, but with consistent, small, daily activities, I am now doing business in almost half of the country.  

Think of it like a franchise....

I opened "my store" in December 2014. I shared my love for our products with everyone I knew. Some just wanted to buy from my store, but others wanted to get in on the action. I look at the latter as me opening "another store" in their city/state, and am now able to serve their network of friends through that store.  

There are days when my store is BOOMING, and there are others when it's slow. But on those days, I have many other stores across the country thriving and bustling of which I am getting a percentage override for their production, making my slow day still a reeeeeally good day.  :)

Wouldn't you like to own your own franchise for less than $1,000? Even better, a franchise that has been awarded as the fastest growing in their market for the past 5 years in a row?!? One that is projected to do over a BILLION in sales by the close of this year? One that has dominated its industry with #1 selling products?! One that is about to launch into its 3rd country (Australia) with full global expansion on the horizon?! 


This train isn't slowing down, y'all.  It's time to put your mark on the map!!!  

© 2016 Carla Romero 

#daretodeviate #workforYOURSELF #RFroadto1

Invest in YOU!

18 months ago, my husband and I decided to make an investment in something a little different...something commonly misunderstood...something a little outside of the box...something others might call "risky." 

No, I'm not talking about my skincare business or even Direct Sales...I'm talking about me. We decided to invest in ME. 

Last week, I got paid for this decision. And, to date, we have made a 4,148% return on our investment. 

I don't say any of this to brag.  I say it to INSPIRE you.  YOU are worth investing in.  You...your ambition, your drive, your creativity, your independence, your desire to be unlike anyone else out there!!  It ALL has value and can be greatly rewarded in the right setting.  Corporate America isn't set up to honor and reward those of us who want to run at our own pace and climb as high as we want.  But my business is, and I am ready to partner with you and run straight to the top of your potential!  

To my sweet husband, thank you for always believing in me!! Thank you for seeing MY potential and breaking me free from trying to fit in everywhere else so that we could live OUR lives on OUR terms. 

© 2016 Carla Romero 

‪#‎daretodeviate‬ ‪#‎investinYOU‬

How DARE you!?

I, like many other's in my company, had never done anything in direct sales before.  Truthfully, the sound of it was revolting.  Inventory?  No thanks.  Parties??? HECK NO!   Delivering products all over town?!?!  Yuck!!  No thank you!  

But when Rodan + Fields was presented to me with the bewildering concept of no inventory, no parties, and no deliveries....well, I knew I had to at LEAST check it out.  

Turns out, it's 100% true.  I don't carry any inventory, host any home parties, and I don't handle any of the shipments to my customers.  So what exactly do I do?!?!  Ha!  I play on Facebook here and there, and then I spend the rest of my day LIVING MY LIFE.  :)  

But the other day, someone approached me about their direct sales company.  Being a natural supporter of this industry in general, I politely listened as she shared her company's business model with excitement.  She told me that in order to get started, all you had to do was purchase a small inventory of about $5,000-$7,000.  (I'll give you a minute to catch your breath...) 

When I questioned what do you do with this inventory, she excitedly went on to tell me that you just have to host 2-3 parties a week, either in person or virtual, to sell your inventory.  (I'll give you another minute to relax the expression you most likely have on your face right now...)

I went on to ask about the products in general.  They are not consumable (they are clothes actually), so how much can one customer actually need/buy over time?  Sure, I like to shop just as much as the next gal.  But these garments are pretty basic and are apparently built to last - leading me to think I will not need to buy them, well, ever again.  She assured me that there was a demand for patterned leggings and that this was a sustainable industry.  (Blink....please don't forget to blink.) 

Lastly, she went on so innocently to tell me that in order to maintain your ability to distribute these highly coveted party leggings, you had to purchase another $3,000+ each month - just to maintain your status! (Please try and refrain from yelling that cuss word that you likely have on the tip of your tongue.) 

Then she looked at me and said the most offensive thing, "Don't you want to do this with me?!?!"  

And I thought to myself...ummm....how do I say this nicely...."HECK NO!"  

So it occurred to me that many of you might also think that THIS is what I AM doing. (Or something similar.) Yikes! No offense, but HEAVENS NO! Here are some quick facts about my biz:

- ZERO inventory

- ZERO parties- Brand/Creator REPUTATION and proven LONGEVITY to GROUND our company
- AWARD WINNING compensation plan 
- FASTEST GROWING premium skincare in the US
- All overhead is MINIMAL, OPTIONAL, and truthfully just replenishing an item or two of your own beloved stash of products AS NEEDED

I challenge you to ‪#‎gettheFACTS‬ before ruling out this opportunity. There's a REASON why so many high-level professionals (Doctors, Lawyers, Accountants, Stock Brokers, CEOs, etc.) are joining our company left and right. It's b/c this is DIFFERENT and it's HUGE!  ‪#‎daretodeviate‬‪#‎letsconnect‬ ‪#‎BIGbusiness‬

Want a Job with REAL Benefits?

Let’s talk about benefits....

I often hear people say that they can’t do R+F because they need something with benefits. The average monthly cost of health insurance coverage without a subsidy is $286 for an individual and $727 for a family (http://bit.ly/1SgBC5f) Sounds steep, right? 

But at what price are you paying to have that cost covered by someone else, rather than covering it yourself? Are you truly fulfilled by what you’re doing? Do you find yourself longing for more time with your family, friends, or even yourself? Are you frequently rewarded for your hard work, or does it go unnoticed no matter what you contribute? 

Many people would rather pay those monthly prices for a car than for their own health and happiness. A car that depreciates every time you crank it up, versus your overall happiness which increases the value of your health, your relationships, and your overall community. Or, think about this...by investing in YOU and daring to do something a little bit different, you could actually reduce (or eliminate) the amount you pay in childcare and give your children what they really want....you. 

What if in less than 2 years you could replace your current salary? That time will pass anyway...why not do something in the meantime that is setting you up for a life with real purpose and priceless benefits? ‪#‎daretodeviate‬ ‪#‎jobwithREALBENEFITS‬ ‪#‎worktoLIVE‬ ‪#‎lifeonYOURterms‬‪#‎bethebestYOU‬