FORMER LULAROE CONSULTANT | Typical Day

[@looselylucy]

I'm so far deep into the mlm rabbit hole...

[@taraestelleadelizzi9975]

Loosely Lucy why do they mostly go for women? This is crazy, I’ve been asked to join MLMs from some of the coolest women I’ve known and it concerned me they were going for it

[@sadrabbit53]

I hope you mean far down the MLM video rabbit hole! If you mean irl, then cut your losses and run!! 😰

[@sarabanas1447]

Tara Estelle Adelizzi I know right, and the crazy thing too is how I literally had no clue thats what was happening at the time ya know, so months later to find out ‘Holy Shit THATS what that was?!’ was pretty shocking to be honest, mostly because I felt dumb for not realizing it sooner.. and yes also realizing how close I was to being sucked in or even just buying some of the crap they were shoving down my throat lol BUT thankfully that never did happen.. I think their annoying persistence actually had the opposite effect on me and made me NOT wanna give em my time or money, but many people are the exact opposite sadly and will fall prey to these tactics.. SO yea back to what u said, it WAS shocking to see who was part of all this since some of them were people in my own profession in the medical field, so please don’t take this the wrong way but these women were Not hard up for money or doing it as a ‘side hustle’ cuz they needed more of a paycheck, u know what I mean.. so this actually made me realize just how GOD AWFUL THESE MLM’s ARE EVEN MORE and how NO ONE IS IMMUNE TO THEM OR THEIR DIRTY TACTICS THAT THEY ALL USE, period!!! Not to mention how I also nearly lost my best friend of 12+ years from one evil bitch, and I mean EVIL, they KNOW just how to put a wedge between friends if they sense one isn’t gonna budge ya know, ughhh SO fucking EVIL and THIS is something that SERIOUSLY needs to also be put out there so everyone knows what signs to look for etc!!! (Sorry this turned into such a long rant lol)

[@aigatulifau6127]

Me2 so pissed that mml have caused so many problems for woman and their families

[@lorianabanana6066]

Me too lol 🤟

[@jeremytheloner]

These videos of yours illustrate why you had some success doing this while most of us wouldn't. You didn't just have stars in your eyes, you went about this as logically and as methodically as you could. All things considered, I would consider you a GREAT success! You were smart and you got out pretty much unscathed.

[@LolaGeek]

Thanks, I appreciate it! I think a lot was definitely due to luck and good timing, but yeah, it was never my dream to quit my day job or "retire my husband" 😆

[@annmariemarin5513]

I like your nonsnarky, not bitter attitude. Just your truth. So refreshing.

[@southerngirl4076]

Those are some ugly patterns on those leggings. No amount of alcohol could make me want to buy those.

[@dancalmpeaceful3903]

I've seen some of those patterns.....I wouldn't give that shit to the homeless.....

[@oooh19]

Some are cute though like the Disney patterns

[@buffysmith4278]

You were smart you had a full time job to fall back on. I can not understand how people can get in over their head like they did. They overspent i guess it was crazy.

[@LolaGeek]

People get caught up in the excitement, and some of the predatory ways these companies take advantage of people. There's also a lot of encouragement for people to have a goal of quitting their day job (and "retiring" their spouse). That was never my goal

[@charlottepulaski795]

LolaGeek, i have a request for a video that i think you are uniquely qualified for, with your exceptiinal organizational skills. Could you please do a video with some kind of number breakdown talking about what one may earned vs. how many hours you put in. So many women are really attracted to these companies because they really, really need the money to support their families. But it seems companies do not really outline how many hours you really have to work. Yours is the first video i think i have heard talking about how much time it takes to do things like pop-ups, inventory management, taking pictures, doing social media, actually prepping and mailing packages, etc. No one gives a true accounting of the actual number of hours, from beginning to end, vs. Income. While i know there are a lot of intangibles you can't put a price on (enjoying working in fashion, some of the social aspects some people might really enjoy, etc), for the women out there who really need every $ to feed their family, someone needs to lay it out in hard numbers if they might be better off working at someplace like Lowe's for $12/hr. I think ot would be a real benefit to so many to see a video like that :)

[@LolaGeek]

Thank you so much for your compliments and great suggestion! I don't think my experience is typical, nor is it a good example of a worst case scenario, because I have an actual full-time job that I enjoy, was never planning on leaving, and is what allowed me to pursue these other "fun" side businesses. But I can certainly share my personal experience!

[@LolaGeek]

PS: I love your profile pic, looks like one of my kitties 😺

[@Galworld761]

This doesn’t sound like part time work for full time pay. It doesn’t sound flexible enough to be truly present for kids. Other jobs may not be conducive to spending time with kids but they don’t use that as a recruitment tool.

[@kittymervine6115]

wonderful to hear that you kept your head, while selling. No one should be blamed for "falling" for one of these MLMs. I've been close many times but know, I wouldn't be able to be organized enough to do a side job on top of my regular job. Extra money is nice, but I really loved my regular job and was afraid that job would suffer if I took on one of these other jobs! I was a few times sad I couldn't join such a "fun group" or supportive people, but I knew I was not up to juggling two jobs and a family!

[@LolaGeek]

Thank you for your comment! I agree, people should not be blamed, some of these companies are very manipulative or do seem like a legitimate good idea at the time. It's just important to not put all your eggs in one MLM basket!

[@user-sf9gs2pg1b]

A friend in high school tried to get me into an MLM. I didn’t even know what those were, but looking back it probably was one. I was 16 at the time, I believe. Too young to work so they didn’t hire me. I dodged a bullet! What got me in was the crazy $100/hour if you sell enough thing, lmao

[@niaakima]

the color of your wallpaper and the pictures on the wall are glorious!!!

[@LolaGeek]

Aww thank you! That's just paint, I love it! And some geode photos I got from Birch Trail Boutique (I think they're on Etsy).

[@dancalmpeaceful3903]

When someone says, "I was lucky to get in...and OUT when I did.." should tell YOU every thing YOU need to know about this SCAM company...PAY attention people.....

[@reaganpartridge9230]

you seem like such a organized individual, i love how detail oriented you are!

[@LolaGeek]

Thanks so much! 🥰

[@helloitsme9808]

I have a Lularoe top. It's plain, but I like it alot. Got it at a thrift store for around $1.

[@euenfheiejrj]

Does lularoe even have solids?

[@LolaGeek]

Would you believe that at one time consultants complained about getting too many solid colored pieces and not enough of the patterns they were known for? 😂

[@quotidian5077]

Happy you got out👊

[@LolaGeek]

Thank you!

[@awnutz]

I’m exhausted just listening to you talk about all the work you did.

[@wherethewildflowersare]

Sounds like a whole bunch of work and nonsense for no reason!

[@MMandGlitter]

It's sad that Lula Roe takes advantage of good people. You are obviously very business oriented and professional, and were really meticulous and cared about your product. Yet it still didn't work out for you. That's just proof that it doesn't work for anyone in the long run. I'm glad you got out. But if you ever did start your own (actual) business, you would be good at it! haha

[@LolaGeek]

LOL thank you!

[@MelissaKitto525]

The fact that you have to photograph the clothing yourself is crazy.. the company should provide photos of the product

[@taraestelleadelizzi9975]

“Dear god, who would trust a consultant?” - Lemony Snicket

[@JessieCarty]

I debated doing LLR for quite a while but always end up backing out LOL. I did sell Perfectly Posh for a while and the worst part was trying to do vendor events for sure.

[@LolaGeek]

Haha I hated events!

[@BH-lp1vk]

Jessie, is Perfectly Posh still around? I went to one of those parties and the saleswomen were INTENSE! (I kinda liked the products, though..)

[@JessieCarty]

@@BH-lp1vk they are! Their products really are great but I didn't like the sales model they went to a year or so ago so I left as a consultant. I'm still working through some of the items I had left LOL

[@SweetGinRickey]

I love that wall color!

[@LolaGeek]

Thank you, me too! Makes me happy every time I go in there 💙

[@joannepelletteri4734]

I used to order and 80% of the clothes were ugly and/or poor quality. The clothes are very expensive

[@Candiecane908]

Imagine stealing lularoe clothing

[@LolaGeek]

😂 ...The worst part was that the party where it would have happened was some kind of church group ☹

[@shelocsher2396]

😂😂

[@chaychaybay24]

🤯

[@gdaymates431]

@@LolaGeek Haha, typical

[@nellymed85]

Do you have an accounting background? It sounds kind of like you do.

[@LolaGeek]

No, I'm horrible with numbers, just a Virgo 😂

[@nellymed85]

LolaGeek a natural accountant 😆. You’d be great at it.

[@GoodThingsIndeed]

@@LolaGeek this virgo feels that lol

[@dennisandkatelynpelletier-8496]

PLEASE dish on the lularoe fundraiser “truth”!

[@LolaGeek]

OMG! I think I only ever did one fundraiser and it didn't even "qualify" 🙄

[@dennisandkatelynpelletier-8496]

LolaGeek oh no! Does that mean not enough product sold in order for them to match or give the partial earnings to the organization?

[@LolaGeek]

Yup, exactly :(

[@ladiorange]

Thank you for making this wonderful and informative video. I am not currently selling mlm but always curious to hear more about managing inventory/orders. Thanks for sharing

[@lizzietizzy]

How interesting to hear the day's ongoings as an MLM rep!

[@janhaley4082]

I was never a lularoe rep, but I do have one of those ikea bags. Its a great laundry bag! I'd say its the same material as tarp.

[@LolaGeek]

Love the Ikea bags! 💕

[@ladyv5655]

I will look at photos of LLR clothing and think, "How ugly! Do people wear that?" Did you ever look at inventory and think that?

[@LolaGeek]

OH YEAH! I mean, there were some things that just weren't my style but other people really loved. And then there were some that were just... 🙄

[@anneblubaugh58]

It is hideous clown clothes! 🤡

[@jcamillo66]

Oh girl, tell me about it... ( your photo shoot info).... Lol I'm aprofessional photographer. And YES! PHOTO SHOOTS ARE A LOT OF WORK. This is also the reason why "PROFESSIONAL" photography can be expensive.

[@LolaGeek]

OMG yes, probably my least favorite part of the whole thing 😂

[@tdr_paraadvisor3996]

Love love love that color💙💙 on the walls...do you remember the particular name of it?! 😉🤷🏻‍♀️💯

[@LolaGeek]

Thank you! I love this color, it makes me so happy! Just checked and it's Behr "Caribe" 💙

[@tdr_paraadvisor3996]

@@LolaGeek alright!!!💙😉 ...thank you 💯

[@Angelica2020]

May I ask something that is in no way intended to insult you or put you on any sort of spotlight? Are you now broke? And if so, Will you (in any way) be able to make up the money you have invested that will not return to you? The whole lularoe thing is just heart breaking to me. Back in the 90's when my kids were little, I did Princess House for about a month as a p.t gig. I quit just because I didn't feel the need of others for purchasing "crystal" and hauling suitcases full of stuff was not my thing. I regret that 20 years later 🧐

[@LolaGeek]

LOL! No, I'm not broke, I have a good job and never went into debt or spent more money than I had. I was also pretty low key with my business and just kept to the bare minimum of inventory and supplies, instead of renovating my house into a "LuLaRoom" or whatever. All said and done, I did come out a little ahead after going out of business, though that doesn't really cover the intangibles (time and effort) I put in. But I know I am very lucky compared to many other former consultants.

[@Angelica2020]

@@LolaGeek Smart lady!!! Seems you were really careful then. I get "suggested" vídeos and have been hooked on the Lularoe vids. There's a documentary that initiated my desire to watch these. I was heart broken to see one of the ladies having to sell her house because her debt was just not manageable. I am glad to hear you are okay. These videos can be gold to the people still in this business and going through the pain of having g inventory sitting. I never bought this brand, but must say I went into a Goodwill in Denver Colorado over the holidays, to find old white tshirts, and was surprised to see 6 full racks with this brand. All items for $6.99. couldn't really bring myself to buying anything because it is not my style but was shock to find it there.

[@user-sf9gs2pg1b]

Off topic, but sound like a very nice person :) have a good life

[@Josie2013]

Your wall looks good. I have a thing for turquoise.

[@lilobutt625]

I don’t understand why you have to take your own photos like what so weird?????

[@LolaGeek]

I think two reasons: 1) When the company started, products were primarily sold in person (we had to kind of skirt the rules to sell online), so photos weren't necessary. 2) By the time online sales were taking off, there were so many possible combinations of style/size/print LLR probably had no way to keep track and have a stock photo of each. Also pattern placement could vary, so you really did need photos of specific items in many cases.

[@josephandrews8534]

You seem to be the type of person who could have success in a regular job. Possibly then start your own small online business on the side.

[@MistressGlowWorm]

Is it true LLR got busted for using clip art on the internet for their patterns?

[@LolaGeek]

Haha yes, there were many cases where art was used without permission of the artist - famously, one still had the artist's watermark in the print! There used to be a Facebook page that tracked all these. It's because the design team was under such pressure to create a certain number of new designs per day 😕

[@seameology]

Pretty much like my Tupperware selling. Except I didn't have to wear it.

[@tamaravanvoorst448]

Great explanation. I tell women: y"es I would love to make less than minimum wage" in anti MLN videos. Those that have been in it, get it.

[@hippietoes456]

Wait, I thought they went out of business?

[@LolaGeek]

😂 Not yet!

[@Koselill]

Did you ever end up going positive, money wise?

[@LolaGeek]

I did, but not enough to justify the time I spent. And I know I was extremely lucky compared to many others.

[@Koselill]

@@LolaGeek Ahh yeah I understand that. Physical money isnt the only thing in the equation.

[@MrsPinkyChiChi]

I’d be out of luck if I had been your customer. I dislike geometric and southwestern patterns on myself. I love pinks and floral but even that all pink floral top/dress isn’t doing it for me. Narrow that down to size and I imagine I’d be out. Why wouldn’t they just make plenty of what ppl actually wanted. Surely they had gotten enough experience to see what sells and what smells?

[@LolaGeek]

Well I hate to break it to you but you'd have been out of luck if you were _anyone's_ customer 😆

[@MrsPinkyChiChi]

@@LolaGeek true statement right there ;)

[@jagoehring]

Wow! You sound super-organized! It wears me out just hearing about it. LOL. :D I cannot imagine the work involved for some of those poor ladies that have massive amounts of inventory. Did you feel like you actually made any money by the time it was all over????

[@LolaGeek]

All told, I actually did come out ahead, but it mostly had to do with luck, good timing, and yes, being very organized 😉 Thanks for watching!

[@jagoehring]

@@LolaGeek Good for you! I was a candle "consultant" for awhile. It can be an exhausting business. Especially if you're really TRYING and full-on with the treadmill of requirements to "make it". ;) I'm enjoying your posts. :)

[@whateverperson2006]

Your cats are so cute!

[@LolaGeek]

Haha thank you!

[@denamartinez9005]

How long is the sign of cake going to be 499

[@LolaGeek]

🤷🏼‍♀️

[@808sandcupcakes9]

An sign of cake is going to be baked at 499 degrees for 45min. 😄 Jk

[@TiffyVella1]

This world is filled with talented and creative people who have ample skills to design gorgeous fabric textures. Look at all the skilled texture artists on deviant art and in second life and in any modding community in every corner of the internet who would probably LOVE a paid job to design. And then look at that LuLaRoe turd dress and wonder--how the heck did that get to happen in a world where millions of creatives struggle to get a paid gig? HOW?

[@LolaGeek]

🤣

[@lefthome3191]

Subliminal thought....

[@helene8706]

I'm curious if there's any lularoe pieces you have kept to this day? Confession): I HATE their style for the most part but I actually have 4 dresses from them myself- 2 I bought secondhand, 1 I got free from a friend when she was decluttering, I actually have 1 I bought from a friend of a friend and that's the only one I haven't worn? But the print was cute (rocket ships!) so I kept it...

[@LolaGeek]

I've sold or donated most of my personal collection. I have a box of leggings left to sort through that I may be able to sell on Poshmark (they're from the pre-toilet paper days 😂) and I have one dress but will probably never wear it again and should sell it!

[@Nikki-jn3ud]

Damn you sound like you were doing a lot only part time

[@LolaGeek]

YUP! And I didn't even put in as much effort as a lot of others did 🙃

[@beckystarrski]

I personally think it’s complete and utter BS how it seems that almost every Lularoe consultant is pushed to spend/spend/spend ...to change who they were prior to selling the product. Especially the higher ups, if you will. It’s so blatantly obvious that it’s a cycle, a blueprint if you will how their teeth begin to look upscaled ..., & then the weight loss, the hair dying /extensions, the tans, either spray or tanning beds. Which I used to tan quite addictively when I was in my late teens/early 20’s. I’d go very often and it alone wasn’t cheap, along with an occasional spray tan. That was yrs ago! Also the bleaching of teeth & getting hair done often. I personally know the upkeep on those two is not too expensive, (I was lucky enough because my mom is a licensed Cosmetologist, so I always had my hair done free) And my teeth bleaching was done free because I went to school for the dental field & worked in it for 13yrs. So I basically got that done for free, but paid just 50$ for my bleaching trays to the lab, until I did my own lab work when I got more skilled. But a patient paying for me to make trays, and bleach their teeth would cost upwards to 250-400$!!? I have a question mark because I quit working in that field a few yrs back, due to back/neck issues. So the price may have gone up. Sorry 😐 I am writing a book. I’m just piecing together a few of the cosmetic things I’ve heard about this company pushing on women to do. It’s literally sickening. So just the hair, tanning, teeth whitening by themselves would be very expensive as an upkeep. Those things along with always having to buy more clothes 🤦🏼‍♀️! Js ~ I think you are beautiful btw. And I’ve seen too many women literally talk, look, act, so different than who they really are. They legit #SoldOut & their soul for this company ..& other mlm’s as well. So obvi that you are still you, & that is refreshing. 💜✌🏻

[@LolaGeek]

Thank you! 💕 I agree, I think these companies can really take advantage of people looking for somewhere to "belong," and with that can come all sorts of other things they do in the interest of fitting in...

[@beckystarrski]

@LolaGeek Btw your outfit choices that you showed us looked just fine. You definitely didn’t pick any of those squirrelly patterns. 🤣 You actually put outfits together really well! 🌹✌🏻

[@LolaGeek]

Haha 😂 Thank you!

[@beckystarrski]

You’re welcome! 💜✌🏻

[@lefthome3191]

That is the most bizarre thing....physically remaking yourself, I guess to look like Deidre?

[@erikmolnar6585]

Thank God for moms spare bedroom

[@juliaparks06]

now Lula roe has some great outfits !!!! I’m thinking of joining soon.

[@LolaGeek]

You should probably look more into the company and the MLM model in general.

[@brendawestee2932]

Lularoe is probably the most ridiculous and worst pyramid scam of all time. Tupperware and Mary kay the most under the radar. Can't tell you how bad I was sucked in, glamorous get togethers, beauty pageants ( I won). Mary Kay . These scams were horrific. Meri Brown is perfect target, fundamental, single Mom cash strapped. Do hope with the awful publicity she has distanced herself. Looking for to more vids.,

[@awnutz]

Why was Mary Kay bad?

[@brendawestee2932]

@@awnutz It was a buy in scam too Overly priced couldn't sell. Left with lots of inventory just like LLR, Monat, and lots of others. They say that Shannon Watts house and garage had loads of vitamin patches and protein powder shakes.

[@awnutz]

@@brendawestee2932 just curious. I was surprised when someone I knew started selling MK. Thanks.