Building a Scentsy Business While Working Full-Time

# Building a Scentsy Business While Working Full-Time

Let's be honest: most Scentsy Consultants aren't doing this full-time. They have day jobs, families, commitments, and about 30 minutes of free time per day that isn't already claimed. The good news? You can build a meaningful Scentsy business in those margins. Here's how.

Set Realistic Expectations

You're not going to replace your full-time income in month one. Or month six. Some Consultants eventually do — but they built up to it over time. Start with realistic goals:

• **Month 1-3:** Learn the products, get comfortable, make your first 10 sales
• **Month 4-6:** Develop a routine, build a small customer base, hit consistent monthly orders
• **Month 7-12:** Optimize what's working, consider team building, evaluate your trajectory

The 30-Minutes-a-Day Plan

You don't need hours. You need consistency. Here's a realistic daily schedule:

Morning (5 minutes)

• Check your PWS for overnight orders
• Respond to any customer messages
• Post one story or piece of content on social media

Lunch Break (10 minutes)

• Engage with your VIP group or social media comments
• Share a product highlight or personal recommendation
• Follow up with anyone who expressed interest yesterday

Evening (15 minutes)

• Plan tomorrow's content
• Check in with your Scentsy upline or team
• Process any open orders or follow-ups
• Update your customer tracking (who ordered what, when they might need a refill)

Leverage Automation

• **Schedule social media posts** — use Meta Business Suite, Buffer, or Later to batch-create and schedule a week of content in one sitting
• **Set up Scentsy Club reminders** — help customers set up auto-delivery so they buy monthly without you lifting a finger
• **Use templates** — create message templates for common situations (new customer welcome, order confirmation, reorder reminder)

Protect Your Boundaries

This is critical. Your Scentsy business should enhance your life, not consume it.

• **Don't answer messages at 2 AM.** Set response hours and communicate them.
• **Don't neglect your day job.** Scentsy is a side hustle until it isn't. Your paycheck pays the bills.
• **Don't guilt yourself for slow weeks.** Life happens. Consistency over time beats intensity in bursts.
• **Don't compare to full-time Consultants.** Their output should be higher — they have more hours.

Weekend Power Moves

If you can dedicate 1-2 hours on a weekend, use that time for:

• **Hosting a virtual party** (Saturday afternoon or Sunday evening work well)
• **Creating a batch of content** for the week ahead
• **Sending personalized follow-ups** to past customers
• **Attending Scentsy training** webinars or team calls

The Compound Effect

Small, consistent actions compound. One post per day = 30 pieces of content per month. One follow-up per day = 30 customer touchpoints per month. One party per month = 12 parties per year. Over time, these numbers add up to a real business — all built in the margins of your existing life.

When to Consider Going Full-Time

Some signs you might be ready:

• Your Scentsy income consistently covers your essential expenses
• You have 3-6 months of savings as a buffer
• You've been sustaining your current level for 6+ months (not just one great month)
• You genuinely enjoy the business and can see yourself scaling

Until then, keep building. Slow and steady wins.

*Individual results may vary. Scentsy does not guarantee income from consultant activities.*

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