I believe that when dealing with people it is very important to be upbeat and enthusiastic. I have fun while providing some basic wine education at the same time. We want to take the intimidation out of the idea of wine tasting, something that so many people possess because they do not know how fun wine and wine tasting can be.
What type of investment is required to get started as a Wine Consultant?
There is a starter kit that each new consultant purchases. The kit contains items such as wine accessories, corkscrew, crystal tasting glasses, paper supplies, etc. The kits are extremely reasonable and amount to a very small investment for this fantastic business opportunity.
We also offer special promotions on our kits so anyone interested in becoming an Independent Wine Consultant for The Traveling Vineyard will want to be sure to ask about the details of our special promotional offers. For example, as part of a promotional offer, we'll have a new starter kit with a reimbursement program available. A consultant could get the kit for as little as $50 through this type of promotional offer.
How does a Wine Consultant earn income with The Traveling Vineyard?
The wine consultants earn a marketing fee for the wine orders placed at their wine tasting events.
Do consultants have an opportunity to earn bonuses or promotional trips?
There are all kinds of incentives for consultants. This year, consultants have the opportunity to earn six different trips to destinations around the world, such as Chile; Tuscany, Italy; Burgundy, France; Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Verona, Italy, and California. Each month there are opportunities to earn additional rewards and incentives for various things based on consultant activity.
What kind of time commitment is required of a Traveling Vineyard consultant?
It really depends on the individual consultant. We have 3 types of consultants:
- Hobbyist – Becomes a consultant because of the love of wine, wants to earn a discount on wine and accessories, has a desire to meet others, wants to earn a little extra income. These consultants are usually people who work full time in other jobs or are leading busy lifestyles. They usually do a minimal amount of activities, such as one or two wine tasting events per month.
- Part Time – Typically conducts at least one or two wine tasting events per week. Stay at home moms and dads often fall into this category, as do those who are employed part-time.
- Full Time/Career – This is the category I fall into. These consultants can see that there is an incredible business opportunity in The Traveling Vineyard and decide to pursue it. This category comprises stay at home moms and dads, those who are looking for a career change, those who are newly unemployed, retirees, and people who love wine and have always wanted to be in the wine business.
The consultant can terminate the relationship at any time. Everyone should try the opportunity as there is nothing to lose, but so much to gain!
How do Wine Consultants handle marketing? Does the consultant do his or her own marketing, is there support from the parent organization, or is it a combined effort?
The Traveling Vineyard supports its consultants' marketing efforts wholeheartedly, but it's a combined effort. The Traveling Vineyard provides the marketing materials; the consultant decides how to use them. Materials include business cards, brochures, catalogs, ad templates, promotional flyers, personal websites, and much more.
On average, what percentage of a Wine Consultant's time is devoted to marketing and bookkeeping activities compared to the total time spent on all activities as an Independent Wine Consultant?
The average wine tasting event takes 2 hours including set up, presentation and close out. The time consultant's spend on marketing and bookkeeping varies depending on the individual and the size of their business.
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