Watkins- A Review with Donna DeSalvo

Provide a brief description of your company and the products?

J.R. Watkins provides delicious baking goods, healthy home products, high-quality nutritionals, and a fabulous apothecary line.

Provide a brief company history including how long in business and how many consultants in how many countries.

Watkins has been in business since 1868. J.R. Watkins began selling liniment in and around Plainview, MN. The company added its famous extracts and baking ingredients a few years later and the company’s growth exploded from there.

Currently, there are several thousand consultants in both Canada in the U.S.

What is the cost to start up? What comes in the startup kit?

You can start your journey with Watkins for only $39.99

This includes a catalog, business guide, and a 25% discount on the products.

You can choose from 3 business builder packs:

The Living Naturally Upgrade Kit is $69.95 and includes $105.00 in product and business materials.

The Gift Certificate option is $129.00 and lets you choose $200.00 worth of Watkins products.

The Watkinize your home option is $349.00 and comes with a huge assortment of products for every aspect of your life. It also includes an upgrade to our premium E-Associate program.

Are there any additional expenses (startup, yearly renewal, website, etc)?

Yearly renewal is minimal but you can easily earn it free with our Associate Free Renewal Program.

You can sign up as an E-Associate which is $69.95 and $19.95 a month maintenance fee.

How much is the commission on personal sales and downline? How often are consultants paid?

Personal sales are paid at 25%. You can bonus up to an additional 14% on personal and group volume

Associates are immediately paid at every party and event.

Commissions are paid once monthly and the company even offers direct deposit!

What are some of the additional benefits/rewards consultants can earn?

Associates can earn life-changing trips, advancement bonuses, company-sponsored training and monthly incentives.

What is your favorite thing about your company?

Watkins has experience and brand-recognition on it’s side. People have trusted their products for generations. I remember my Mother cooking with Watkins’ Vanilla when I was young. It’s a brand that has always been in our home. The company is also always looking to add new and healthy products. I love the Apothecary line! The body lotion is the best I’ve ever tried! I’m proud to be able to offer Watkins in 2010 and in the future

What is your favorite product?

I love the look and feel of the Apothecary line. The bath oils, facial scrub, body lotions….I love it all! The lemon scent is simply fabulous. Of course I love the Cinnamon and Vanilla Extract…they’re fabulous. My newest favorite? The Chai Tea Latte! Ridiculously delicious!