Every direct selling company is a little different. Different products, different requirements, different environments. And maybe we’re a little biased, but we think Traveling Vineyard is the best of all possible direct selling worlds: we have a great model, a great product, and excellent endorsements, from the BBB to thousands of Wine Guides and happy Hosts.
Our start-up fee is low - only $179.99 - and not only does it cover absolutely everything you need, every penny is accounted for.
That $179.99 pays for your Success Kit, which includes $150 worth of wine, $115 worth of accessories and equipment, and $25 worth of business, promotional, and training materials. Not to mention your all-access pass to our complete training program and support network.
There are only a few other costs you might encounter throughout your tenure in direct selling wine with Traveling Vineyard. After your first two tastings, you’ll have to replenish your Tasting Sets - but sufficient orders from those events will give you credit to completely offset the cost.
There are no monthly or mandatory minimums. There are no penalties for stepping back from your tasting schedule.
After the first 90 days there’s a monthly maintenance fee - $15.99 - for your personal website.
That’s it.
Direct sales companies often have you turn your home into a warehouse. Traveling Vineyard does not require you to keep any inventory on hand beyond your most current 5-bottle Tasting Set. That’s because you’re not selling the wine - we are. Your job is to market it.
So there’s no need to turn your basement into a wine cellar (unless you want to, for your personal use). Leave the wine storage up to us.
Traveling Vineyard creates and bottles an exclusive line of award-winning wines. So we’re happy to vouch for the quality of the product. But there’s also the fact that direct selling wine is a brilliant business decision.
Not only do your tastings give people a chance to sample the product before they purchase, wine is a great industry to be in.
Learn more about our award winning wines.
There are a lot of fears about direct selling schemes and scams. That’s why Traveling Vineyard is happy to brag about our A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, our 98% satisfaction rating among Hosts, and our rave reviews from real Wine Guides who have fallen in love with the company.
Of their own accord, our Wine Guides have formed a warm and supportive
community. They connect over Facebook. They meet up at regional events, and Harvest, and the incentive trips. They’ve formed lifelong friendships.
It’s not a competitive environment: you’re up against nothing but your own goals. Your fellow Wine Guides are always happy to encourage each other in challenges and victories alike.
The final thing that sets Traveling Vineyard apart is how utterly open we try to be about how we do things.
We welcome your questions and curiosity.
We’re happy to talk about our business model and we encourage you to do your research and are happy to put you in touch with other Wine Guides.
We want you to have everything you need to make the best decision for you.
