Common Questions
I want to learn more about becoming a Silpada Designs Representative
Is Silpada Designs Jewelry sold in retail stores?
No. Silpada Designs Jewelry is sold exclusively by independent Silpada Designs Representatives.
How do Representatives sell the jewelry?
Party plan is one type of direct selling, and it's simple because the Hostess invites friends into her home or workplace to meet the Representative and to purchase the products. Silpada uses party plan, which we call our Home Party, as our primary method of distribution, but our Representatives can also sell to individuals via phone, fax and email.
What if I have no sales experience?
It might surprise you to know that most of our successful Representatives have never sold anything before. As Silpada's Co-founders, Bonnie Kelly and Teresa Walsh, say, "If you can wear our jewelry, you can sell our jewelry!"® Seriously, it's that easy!
How much time will it take?
You customize your business to your individual goals and desires. You may want a fun diversion in your already busy life, or you may choose a career path with unlimited earning potential. Part-time or full-time—the choice is yours! Your Sponsor can help you customize a plan that's right for you.
Would I be an employee of Silpada Designs?
No, Representatives are Independent Contractors and they are responsible for filing their own Federal and State Income Tax. Independent Contractors may be eligible to take advantage of the tax savings of running a home-based business.
What is "Direct Sales"?
Direct Sales is a method of getting a product or service to a consumer. This distribution system relies on the services of independent sales Representatives, eliminating the need for a retail outlet for the product or services. The sales through this distribution system are growing rapidly—$32.18 billion in 2006, double what it was 10 years ago.*
Silpada Designs is a proud member of the DSA. Member companies must meet the highest ethical standards, and the DSA works with state and federal agencies to ensure that the public is protected from illegal pyramid schemes. The direct sales industry is now studied at prestigious centers of higher learning like Harvard Business School and described favorably in magazines like Fortune and newspapers like USA Today.
* Statistics from the Direct Selling Association (DSA).
