You’ve felt it. We've all felt it. Our income is not going as far as it did. We're tightening our belts like crazy….especially in the little things that make life easier.
We find ourselves putting groceries back on the shelf and cancelling extracurricular activities for the kids. We put off necessary medical procedures and scale back family vacations. Sometimes it’s not just the luxuries we let go. Even the basics are getting harder to afford.
These kinds of ups and downs in the economy are a tale as old as time. Sometimes things are bad and sometimes things are rosy. These days, according to a recent LinkedIn News article, around 44% of Americans have a side hustle in addition to their “day job” or regular employment.
Side hustles are a way to boost your income without a major time commitment or investment. They allow you to stick a toe in the water and explore the possibilities with very little risk. If you're lucky, they can turn into something worth pursuing with a little more gusto.
In this post we'll cover 9 reasons why Thrive Life should be at the top of your list when considering supplementing your income.
What is Thrive Life?
Before we get to the list, a little background. Thrive Life is growing quickly and is already the largest freeze dried food company in the world. Their product line is a variety of freeze dried foods (fruits, veggies, meats and more), ready made meals, and shelving. They also do probiotics, pet food, and more!
In the beginning, their products were sold in retail outlets like Costco. In 2009 the company switched to the direct sales model which encourages word-of-mouth marketing by "consultants", or representatives who get the food in front of other people by whatever method they prefer -- cooking demonstrations, online marketing, social media, expos, and more.
The company also launched a recurring monthly delivery service that was a huge success. Since then, tens of thousands of people have benefitted from sharing Thrive foods. The demand for freeze dried food is increasing daily for everything from health to preparedness.
In this post, we'll discuss the consulting opportunity with Thrive Life. Let's get to the specific benefits.
#1 Low Cost To Get Started
The only investment required to start a Thrive Life business is to buy a consultant kit. The kits contain several cans and pouches of Thrive freeze dried food. The kit prices range from $100 - $499. It doesn't matter which one you choose. Each kit gets you full consultant privileges.
On a personal note, when I bought a consultant kit 13 years ago, I didn't plan to share the food or run a business. I decided to buy a kit just to get money back on my own purchases. I learned that I wouldn't be required to sell any product, or even buy it regularly myself, so I figured it would be safe enough to get the extra perks.
When the kit arrived, my family ate most of it. But I did let some other people try it too. That started the ball rolling a little unexpectedly. Turns out people liked the food as much as I had!
#2 The Product Is Consumable.....and Necessary
Fun fact: everybody eats. Food is a necessity, not a luxury. Thrive's freeze dried food is especially appealing in a time when many people are looking for whole, clean, nutritious foods that are also convenient.
Covid brought home the necessity of having some kind of long-term food plan as well. With a 25 year shelf life and no hit to nutrition, freeze dried food is the future of food around the world.
Consumers buy food, and keep buying food. That is good news for those in the consultant role. Add in the convenience of a monthly delivery service and you can start to see why this product is easy to spread the word about.
#3 No Sales Quotas Or Minimums
Thrive Life got it right when they crafted this into their compensation plan. The "no pressure" aspect of being a Thrive consultant makes it more likely for people to at least give it a try.
That's how my story began. I knew that once I bought that kit, I was not obligated to do one other thing....unless I decided I wanted to. Consultants don't even have to buy the food regularly themselves.
Another perk is that customers simply order online through a consultant. The product ships directly to the customer. There is never a need to handle inventory or purchase product to sell.
An added bonus is that the corporate side of Thrive Life handles the ecommerce, IT, shipping, and legal aspects. Consultants are not burdened with the extra work of having to learn and manage those personally.
#4 You Don't Have To Be A "Salesman"
Not everyone dreads sales, but...let's face it, it's not always a popular job choice. I knew it was definitely not something I wanted to do. I soon learned that with this product, all I had to do was put it in front of people and let them see for themselves.
Food that tastes good, looks good, and has some serious bonus features (like a crazy long shelf life, high nutrition, and uber convenience) doesn't need to be "sold".
In my entire Thrive career, I'm happy to say that all I've ever done is show or talk about the food and opportunity, as I'm doing now with this post, and then help any interested people get it for the best deal. It's a pretty sweet gig.
#5 You Can Work At Any Level
Thrive Life's consultant partnership lets you decide how much or how little you want to work. Some people choose not to work at all -- just get a little kickback on their own orders. Others work enough to pay for a daughter's dance lessons or a car payment. Others work even more to pay the mortgage, replace a career income, and more.
Because the food is consumable and because of the convenience of the monthly delivery service, residual income is a very real thing. You can continue to benefit from work you did last month, last year, and a decade ago.
I have customers who still buy the food on a monthly basis, who started their deliveries twelve years ago. Sometimes they pause and take a break, but then come back for more.
#6 Appealing Company Culture
Thrive Life was started by a couple of college friends, who then recruited more college friends, who are all a bunch of really decent folks. They don't take themselves too seriously, but have steered the company through some tough times -- times when competing companies couldn't weather the storms. Intelligence, integrity, hard work, and a good dash of humor have made the Thrive Life culture a favorite with customers, consultants, and corporate employees alike.
#7 Extra Incentives
The Thrive Life consultant gig offers a few extra cherries on top. Free fantasy getaway trips (My husband and I have been on 9), money back on your own purchases, and free food, all put a little extra sparkle on an already rewarding endeavor.
Before I started with Thrive Life, I had traveled very little. Since then, I've been to points around the globe including Canada, Mexico, Belize, Panama, Aruba, multiple U.S locations, and more.
The climax of my Thrive travel experience was a trip to Kenya with one of my daughters with Thrive Life's humanitarian arm, Thriving Nations. That experience deserves a blog post all of its own. It was one of the richest experiences of both our lives.
#8 Residual Income
The Thrive opportunity has another edge over traditional jobs, and that is the power to increase income to make dreams happen. In a traditional job you trade hours for dollars. You have no way of increasing your income except occasional raises.
Thrive, on the other hand, has some serious economical power. You can set your sights on a goal or dream and then work to make it happen. Our popular monthly delivery service and the fact that the product is highly consumable are the perfect setup for residual income -- lots of it.
Thrive's structure means you can still get paid today for work you did years ago. I still have customers who order monthly from me that first began ordering 12 years ago!
A personal example of the benefits: My husband and I love to take our family (now numbering 28) to Disneyland periodically. It is not a small investment with that many people. Only Thrive enables us to do that.
We dream of making it happen, set the goal, and then use the economic leverage we have with Thrive to work and make it happen. It would take years to save up that amount in a traditional way. Thrive Life also funds other family adventures and trips, as well as giving us the ability to assist others more freely.
#9 Flexibility
One of the most valuable benefits of the Thrive Life opportunity is ultimate flexibility. Since I am literally my own boss, I can take the time I need to concentrate on other things. No one tells me when or how to work.
This is one way that the Thrive consulting opportunity beats owning a small business. The company doesn't depend on me to keep it running. I simply opt in when I can, and take time off when needed.
So many people are sold on the idea of quitting their jobs to become entrepreneurs. But the reality is, most people have no desire to become an entrepreneur; they just want to earn more money. -- Chris Guillebeau
In all my years as a consultant, I have treasured the opportunity to take the time I need to plan weddings and funerals, help with newborn babies, travel, serve, build family relationships, and be there for children and grandchildren who need me. It may be the most valuable aspect of all.
A Final Word
On the day I first tasted Thrive food, I wasn't looking for a job. I didn't even know what a side hustle was. But I am thankful every day that this opportunity fell in my lap. I had nothing to lose and everything to gain. It did change my life.....and not just financially.
If you have questions, be sure to message us on our contact page. And check out our Thrive site for more consultant information or read this post on how to start.
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