What do real people say about flexible schedule?
22 people recorded interviews about flexible schedule across 2 organisations. 9 of them mentioned improved movement or mobility in their own words. The most common timeframe people described was 2 – 6 months. Every figure below is a count of what people said in their recorded interview — not a clinical trial or a survey.
First-hand accounts from people who talked about flexible schedule in their recorded interview.
What people said changed
Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.
- Mobility9 of 22 mentioned it
“I even had the experience of running an office out here in Hawaii and in California, and she helped on that side too.”Karim El-Tawansy
- Revenue growth9 of 22 mentioned it
“So this year I'm going to work a few more days because some good events popped up, and it should put me somewhere between $400 to half a million dollars in sales.”Karim El-Tawansy
- Felt supported6 of 22 mentioned it
“So my initial response when somebody claims that Vector's a scam or a pyramid scheme is actually more curious by what somebody's heard or what they think a pyramid scheme is.”Danielle Kalil
- Team & hiring5 of 22 mentioned it
“I can stack my schedule this week that I have nothing going on and do a lot less this other week that I have finals week or whatever." We have so many students on our team who get internships with Vector and internshi…”Danielle Kalil
- Family & relationships5 of 22 mentioned it
“I was just talking to a friend about this the other day that I think part of why they're so amazing is because... my wife and I were always able to be here and present for them.”Karim El-Tawansy
- Confidence4 of 22 mentioned it
“And I would say with this job with vector marketing, I've definitely improved a lot with like my confidence and like communication skills because in physical therapy or in healthcare professions, you're going to be de…”Ellie
- More clients3 of 22 mentioned it
“And I would say with this job with vector marketing, I've definitely improved a lot with like my confidence and like communication skills because in physical therapy or in healthcare professions, you're going to be de…”Ellie
- Better systems2 of 22 mentioned it
“Just the financial knowledge and the way that you start thinking about finances in a different way, that will automatically help you make more money in your future because you think about finances in a more mature way.”Danielle Kalil
How long it took
- 2 – 6 months · 1
Stories in this topic
Showing 12 of 22 interviews.
WatchDanielle Khalil Paid Her Way Through School and Gained Lifelong SkillsDanielle Khalil, District Manager for Vector Marketing, reports that she paid her way through school during her 10-year tenure. She highlights that representatives receive a base pay of $20-$25 per appointment plus commissions starting at 10% and scaling to 5…Danielle Kalil · Vector Marketing
WatchZack Aaron Earned Over $1,000 Weekly Traveling as an InfiniteAloe RepresentativeZack Aaron found success with InfiniteAloe, earning between $3,000 and $4,000 during his first few weeks as a representative. He highlights the product's high demand at Costco shows, noting that its immediate physical results make it easy to sell. Aaron value…Zack Aaron · Infinite Aloe
WatchFormer Introverted Student Achieves $4.8 Million in Career Sales and Total FlexibilityKarim El-Tawansy achieved over $4.8 million in career sales with Vector Marketing, selling Cutco cutlery. Starting as an introverted engineering student, he now earns between $300,000 and $450,000 annually while working as few as 61 days per year. This role p…Karim El-Tawansy · Vector Marketing
WatchFrom Minimum Wage Caregiver to Eight-Year Sales Professional and Business LeaderDaniel Villamizar credits Vector Marketing with transforming him from a 'broke' college student into a confident professional. Over an eight-year tenure, he moved beyond minimum wage work to gain real-world business experience, citing the guaranteed base pay…Daniel Villamizar · Vector Marketing
WatchNutrition Student Gains Management Experience and Flexible Income for Medical School PrepAmara, a nutrition student at Vector Marketing, transitioned from a research assistant to an Assistant Manager and future Branch Manager. She achieved a reward-based income that surpassed standard hourly retail wages while managing a 17-credit college course…Amara · Vector Marketing
WatchCollege Student Gains Professional Confidence and Promotion to Branch ManagerEllie Rauk, a student at Vector Marketing, transformed from a healthcare-focused student with no business experience into a Branch Manager. She reported significant financial gains to fund her college education and travel, while developing professional resili…Ellie · Vector Marketing
WatchFull-Time Student Achieves Full-Time Income and Professional Growth with Vector MarketingCody Brown, a student at Vector Marketing, transitioned from a full-time college student to a skilled sales professional. He successfully secured out-of-state orders from Washington to Texas and reported earning a full-time income while working part-time. Cod…Cody · Vector Marketing
WatchFrom Restaurant Host to Successful Branch Manager Through Personal Growth and SalesSteph Helgeson transitioned from a low-earning restaurant host to a successful Branch Manager at Vector Marketing. She highlights the company's focus on personal growth and professional development, noting that she successfully fostered long-term customer con…Steph · Vector Marketing
WatchAbbie Gained Professional Confidence and Flexible Income While Preparing for SchoolAbbie Wilson joined Vector Marketing to transition from an hourly wage job to a flexible role before starting school. She successfully overcame shyness to master rapport-building and time management. Abbie highlights the company's honest expectations and a su…Abbie · Vector Marketing
WatchStudent Athlete Gains Professional Confidence and Flexible Income Through Direct SalesKatie Barda, a student-athlete at Vector Marketing, transitioned from having no work experience to running a branch office. She leveraged the company's flexible scheduling to balance softball while developing professional communication skills. Katie reported…Katie · Vector Marketing
WatchHigh School Student Gains Coaching Skills and Flexible Income Through Direct SalesKayleigh Gilman found success with Vector Marketing as her first job, transitioning from a high school junior to an assistant manager in just four months. She overcame initial skepticism about the business model, eventually securing 60 referrals in a single d…Kayleigh Gilman · Vector Marketing
WatchSingle Mom Overcomes Social Anxiety to Become District Manager at VectorKenzie Pyatt, a single mother and student, transitioned from earning $100 per paycheck at a retail job to becoming a District Manager at Vector Marketing. She utilized the company's flexible scheduling to balance full-time parenting and online classes, ultima…Kenzie · Vector Marketing
What people were sceptical about first
- “My name's Zach Aaron, and before I joined Infinite Aloe, I had a job actually selling picture frames.”Zack Aaron
- “So before I started working at Vector, so I actually had gotten recommended to the job through a friend of mine who also went to my college.”Ellie
- “There was some negativity of people saying, 'You're selling knives, what are you doing?' People often don't have an understanding from an outside perspective. I just stuck with what I knew was going well for me, and now people congratulate me on my success an…”Steph
Frequently asked
- Is Vector Marketing a scam or a pyramid scheme?
- Danielle Khalil clarifies that it is not a scam or MLM because there are no startup costs, no uplines, and no downlines. Representatives are paid based on the products they sell and a guaranteed base pay per appointment, rather than for recruiting others. — Danielle Kalil
- Do I have to pay for the Cutco products to start working?
- No, there are no startup costs. Danielle explains that representatives receive a loaner sample kit containing $400 worth of Cutco cutlery to use during their appointments at no cost to them. — Danielle Kalil
- Can I be successful at Vector if I don't have a large network?
- Yes. Danielle, who moved from South Africa and had few local connections, succeeded by starting with friends' parents and using a referral system where customers recommend 5 to 10 people at the end of an appointment. — Danielle Kalil
- Is selling skincare difficult or painful due to rejection?
- Zack Aaron explains that while selling can involve rejection, it is not painful or difficult with InfiniteAloe because the product is popular and high-quality. He notes that the process actually helps develop stronger social skills and personal toughness. — Zack Aaron
- What is the schedule like for an InfiniteAloe representative?
- The schedule is flexible; Zack Aaron mentions that representatives can work for three weeks at a stretch and then take a couple of weeks or even a month off. He describes it as an executive-style position where you manage your own breaks and inventory. — Zack Aaron
- How do customers react to InfiniteAloe products during demonstrations?
- Zack Aaron states that the product is very honest because customers can feel it on their hands and see results immediately. He often receives unsolicited testimonials from passing Costco shoppers who tell new customers how amazing the product is. — Zack Aaron