You may have noticed our flashing Mom Ceo button on the left sidebar.  If you’ve been a little curious but haven’t clicked over yet, here’s some more information for you.  Mom Ceo is owned by Sandi Sullivan and here’s her interview about Mom Ceo:

Q.   Why did you decide to start a home based business?

A.  I was working in Corporate America.  I made a six figure income, but it was very demanding and stresssful. I realized that if I wanted to have a family, I couldn’t be the mom I wanted to be and still work in that environment.  I tried a few more corporate positions, but it was the same grind. I finally tried a home business, but failed badly.  Luckily, I didn’t give up the idea of a home business at that failure.  Instead,  I did due diligence and found my perfect fit! 

Q.  What features of MomCeo appealed to you most?

A. My business allows me flexibility to build my work schedule around my family life.    I am ultimately my own boss, but I have a team of people that I get to work with who have a similar why, values and goals.  The pay structure rewards teamwork. I am a people person and enjoy the energy I get from helping them succeed.

Q.  How does working fit into your busy schedule?

A.  I treat my business like a business.  I have business hours that I keep so I stay on task and also my family, friends  and team members can respect my time.  I use technology as much as possible. I depend on my email to communicate with my customers and team members. My cell is always with me when Im out running errands and between appointments to keep me on schedule.  I save a lot of talk time with texting – but not while driving.  I monitor my calls and my social networking througout my work hours, as a conversation or quick look at your facebook account can take hours away from important things that need to be done.  I often let calls go to voicemail so I can better addess them in an environment that lends to a proper response.

Q.  What ways does your business generate a profit?
A.  I am are partnered with a 25 year old company that manufactures high quality, cost effective, highly-consumable wellness products. “Green” products.   Everyday household consumables like laundry products, cleaning items, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant and lotions and so much more revolving around wellness..  Our customers order direct using a catalog or online.  The only way you can become a member is through an exsisting customer.  By using the products ourselves and helping others open accounts—we are considered joint-business partners with the manufacturer. I make commisons from customers ordering and I make commsions and bonses on my teammembers referrals as we work together to create a database of  satisfied customers for the manufacturer. Ninety-five percent of our customers order monthly, therefore creating an ongoing stream of commisons.  

Q.  How long did it take for you to build a decent income? 

A.  I signed up as a customer in late 2004 and I decided to build this business in March of 2006.  The very first month I was in the black. I earned about 20k that year. I doubled that the next year. I should more double that this year. To date I have earned over 246k. I work about 10 hurs a week on average.

Q.  What is the best part about your business?

A.  I wake up every day, so thankful that I have found a busiiness that doesnt run my life!~  I run it, and I design its operation around my family, travel, friends, and my non-profit work.

I have met some of my best friends working in this business. I love that my children and husband are totally supportive of my work and encourage me all the time. They know they come first!

Q.  What is the hardest part about your business?

A.  This has been a life changing move for me and for so many others who work with me. This is a people business.  I tend to belive in people more than they belive in themselves and it can be dissapointing.  I know anyone can do this business, but I have learned not to expect them to do it.

Q.  What advice would you give to a mom who wants to work from home?

A.  Get the Facts about the business you are considering before jumping in on emotion. I spent 4 years pursuing my first home business venture before realizing that motivation is not enough to make it work.  I thought it was my fault it wasnt working for me (they kept telling me that). 

Ask important questions, like Angela has asked me.  Other important Questions – What will be the monthly ongoing costs to run your business?  Are there any quotas to attain or maintain.  Are there any inventory requirements? Is there a large upfront investment?  For more questions like these, I have a free report that can help with your due dilegence at my site at  www.momceo.com.