Happy Saturday! We are honored to have a fellow nurse by the name of Christi Padilla here with us to introduce you all to Norwex. Both of us personally use Norwex in our homes so of course we are excited to share our obsession with the world!
1. Why did you decide to start a side “hustle”?
In all honesty I find the term “side” hustle to be slightly limiting because for many, what starts off as just a “side” endeavor, can eventually become a primary source of income instead of an addition to another career. As many of my friends say, Norwex is a business that offers you the opportunity to make FUN money or FUNdnamentally life changing money! This was part of the allure when I looked into the business for myself. I saw the potential and wanted to take advantage of the business opportunity. I was a new mama and although I chose to reduce my hours at the hospital to be home with my baby, I wanted to supplement my family’s income so my husband would not have to pick up any OT. I loved being a new mom, but I also missed ME. I missed the connection with other women and wanted to tap into something that I was passionate about and would allow me to help others to lead a healthier life.
2. Why (How) did you choose your business?
I was invited to one of those “Magic Rag” parties by my mother, who had to convince me to tag along! 10 minutes into the demo, the Science behind these amazing products struck a chord with me. As a former Science teacher and current RN I truly saw the “magic” in the unique micro silver cloths. I purchased a few items and upon using them I was BLOWN away at the quality, ease and effectiveness of their products! I quickly realized I could easily eliminate the harsh, toxic, chemicals I had been trained to use for so many years. Not only did this significantly change our budget for the better, I was also making small changes to help the environment. Norwex saves me time when I clean and it has allowed me to make my home a SAFE HAVEN for my friends, family and pets. Once I fell in love with Norwex, it was easy to share. I couldn’t stop talking about it. That’s when I knew that I wanted to be a part of this incredible movement. I can fully stand behind a company whose core values are: Integrity, Trust, and Respect. I have seen first-hand how much they give to their community, consultants and consumers. I am so inspired by the men and women who are committed to leaving a legacy for the future and happy to be a part of that change.
3. How do you balance your side hustle along with your marriage, your two toddlers, and your nursing career?
I am the type of person that thrives on a check list, so I will admit-I am very organized. But I am also not afraid to say “NO”. I have to set boundaries for my business to protect my family time. One of the main reasons I stepped into this journey was so that I could have more time with my family, so I never want this business to become my primary focus. Early into my journey with Norwex, I defined my goals with the support and approval of my husband. I had to be realistic about what I could commit to while still being a wife, mom, nurse and an individual. I then set a plan of action to achieve the goals. Each month I reflect back on my goals to see what worked and what didn’t so that I can make the necessary changes to meet them the following month.
4. What advice would you share with someone who is thinking about or may have just entered the side hustle scene?
Define your WHY. Why do you want to do this? What motivates you? What do you hope to gain from the experience? You have to realize that you will only get out what you put in. You can’t go into a side-hustle with unrealistic expectations that it’s just all going to miraculously happen. It is work. It takes daily commitment to build it. Find something that you absolutely LOVE and can’t stop talking about, because you want to be able to TELL and not just SELL. Don’t ever assume that just because a person is already making a good living that they wouldn’t be interested in joining your team or taking advantage of the business opportunity. Because, not every person will start a side business for the same reason. Some will join for the connections and friendships they’ll make, others are looking to step out of their comfort zone and build their confidence. Many may be going through a recent divorce, affair, or loss of a family member and are looking for something new and exciting to fill a void. Money is not always the driving force of those looking for a side hustle. With that being said, share what you love… the rest is easy!
5. What was the initial investment to start your side hustle?
I paid $9.99 for the shipping & handling of my starter kit. I had over $2,000 is sales in the 1st 90 days so I earned my kit (valued at over $300) for FREE! Plus, I earned a ridiculous amount of products and shopping sprees along the way. I have been blessed with incredible leaders on our team and mentors who continue to help me grow and reach my goals. Norwex provides excellent support and training to new consultants and feeling supported and encouraged has been invaluable!
If you are interested in learning more about Norwex and acquiring safe products for your home, please visit Christi’s website: www.christipadilla.norwex.biz
