Name:  Charlotte Riley
Business Name:  Scentsy Wickless Candles with Charlotte
Email:  crscents4u@gmail.com
Website: www.charlotteriley.scentsy.us
Contact #: 714-801-3721
Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/scentsybycharlotter

How would you describe yourself? 
Loyal, compassionate, trustworthy, My family and friends come first.

How long have you been involved in your business? 
I joined Scentsy December 2010.

What keeps you motivated? 
My love for such a wonderful, safe product

Tell us a little about your family.
I have been married to my husband John for 25 years.  I have two sons my oldest AJ and youngest Kyle.

How do you prioritize family and your business? 
My boys still live at home, but since they are 23 and 24 I have extra time to build my business.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I would love to be a  star director with Scentsy and spend more time teaching my team how to be the best Scentsy consultant they can be.

Biggest life lesson learned?
When you truly want something you work hard, stay focused, and learn from your mistakes to make the next time easier.

Biggest lesson you’ve learned in business? 
When you work hard, be honest, and put your clients first you will succeed  and your clients will stay loyal to you.

What is your secret to success?
I have been a Esthetician since 1995 and putting my clients needs first has earned their trust and loyalty. I don’t talk people into something they may not need just to make money.   I am using that same attitude to build my Scentsy business.

All Entrepreneurs encounter bad days. How do you handle yours? 
Try to stay positive, have the attitude its not about what or how much you do or make today but what will happen for you in the future if you show a positive attitude in a bad situation.

How do you relax?
Lunch with friends, Pilates and bowling.

Do you send out a monthly newsletter?
Yes, through my Scentsy website.

How can we get on your mailing list if we are interested in more information?
Log onto my website www.charlotteriley.scentsy.usand sign up for my newsletter.

Name:  Amanda LaRosa
Business Name:  Earrpix.com
Email:  info@earrpix.com
Website:  www.earrpix.com
Contact #: 949.636.4749
Twitter:  @earrpix
Facebook:  fb.com/Earrpix

How would you describe yourself?
A career-changed corporate drone, taking command of my destiny by selling the hand-made guitar pick earrings I would design and construct to relax at night.

How long have you been involved in your business?
As a business, about nine months. As a hobby, over two years.

What keeps you motivated? 
Following a couple of downsizings and outsourcings, I don’t want to return to the corporate world.  I am motivated to succeed in my business by looking at the bills that must be paid each month.

Tell us a little about your family.
I am blessed to have been married to my soul mate and will be celebrating our 25^th anniversary next year. We have a terrific son who is a first-year BFA/Musical Theatre student at Cal State Fullerton, whom we hope will be wildly successful and support his loving parents in their old age.

How do you prioritize family and your business?
Family comes first. However their (limited) demands are such that I can easily work around their commitments. And each is very supportive and generous with their time, supporting me just about any time I need it.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Doing the same thing but busier.

Biggest life lesson learned?
You only get one chance with raising a child, and when it’s gone, there are no do-overs.

Biggest lesson you’ve learned in business?
There is no company loyalty or sense of responsibility to employees other than the direct quid-pro-quo of doing your job and getting paid. The ‘sense of family’ that employers and employees once shared is a thing of the past. ‘Doing more’ than is expected is no longer valued in such a way that it will help you keep your job, it’s simply a pending source of disappointment when nothing extra comes of it (or your extra efforts fail to be rewarded).

What is your secret to success?
I’ll let you know when I’m successful. But it will likely have to do with perseverance and not listening to people who aren’t supportive.

All Entrepreneurs encounter bad days. How do you handle yours?
Stop what I’m doing and do something that makes me happy (usually get out of the house).

What was your sweetest success story?
Hmmm….

How do you relax?
Get out of the house and connect with people in meaningless ways with no expectation of return (go to the mall and people-watch, hang at Starbucks, read my Kindle and nosh on blueberry scones.

Do you send out a monthly newsletter?
Not yet, it’s coming once I build up a mailing list.

How can we get on your mailing list if we are interested in more information?
For now, either buy something (preferred) or e-mail me at info@earrpix.com and I’ll add it to the list being accumulated.

Name: Brandy Castillo
Business Name: Candy Band
Email:   Brandy@CandyBandShop.com
Website: www.CandyBandShop.com
Contact #: 562-221-8120
Twitter:  @CandyBandShop
Facebook: Candy Band http://www.facebook.com/pages/Candy-Band/324608209182

How would you describe yourself?

I am a stay at home mom that is a Jill of all trades.

How long have you been involved in your business? 

I have been making the personalized candy wrappers and party favors for over 5 years now.

Why did you choose your particular business?  

It’s a great way meet people. Plus a little piece of me gets to be at all the parties. LOL

What keeps you motivated?

Even when times are hard, helping someone create something fun for a special event can’t help but put a smile on your face.

Tell us a little about your family.

I am married to a wonderful man that makes me crazy and I have 2 of the most remarkable teenagers. Our daughter just graduated from high school and our son is a sophomore.

How do you prioritize family and your business?

Family of course comes first but with this business, I never have to worry about conflict.  I work at my own pace on my own time. That’s the beauty of a home based job. I am extremely lucky because they are so supportive and helpful.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

It’d be nice to maybe have a little shop near the beach.  Something fun and super casual.

Biggest life lesson learned?

I guess a big life lesson for me is to let your friends and family help you. I often take on everything by myself not taking their lending hands.

Biggest lesson you’ve learned in business?

Not to take things so personally.

What is your secret to success?

Just relax and have fun with it!

All Entrepreneurs encounter bad days. How do you handle yours?

Good coffee and a great laugh always help me.

How do you relax?

Just chilling with my family or friends is all I need, I’m a simple girl.

Share your favorite quote or inspirational thought:

“In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.” — Coco Chanel 

How can we get more information about your business?

FaceBook, Twitter, or my Website