Sonya Eckel is one of the best in the country at her job. Eckel, a Sioux Falls mother of four, is one of the top-selling Norwex independent consultants nationwide.
She has been selling the chemical-free cleaning products for six years since she became a stay-at-home mom.
“I just saw the opportunity and the potential,” she said. “It took me really fast into a full-time income.”
Other area direct sellers also are finding the perks of earning extra income, having flexible schedules and connecting with others who share the same passion. The number of people becoming involved in the direct sales industry has increased in recent years, and sales are climbing, too.
More than 18 million people were involved in direct selling nationwide in 2014, with estimated sales reaching $34.5 billion, a 5.5 percent increase from 2013,