I absolutely love fashion, but for the last 3 ½ years my focus has been on making sure my daughter has been dressed to the nines and not so much myself.
That is until now.
This past June I received an invitation from a company called CAbi inviting me to view their Fall Fashion Show called The Scoop. CAbi, which stands for Carol Anderson by Invitation, is a direct sales company which offers women a home-based business opportunity in the fashion industry. Honestly, before receiving this invitation, I had never heard of the company and was curious to see what they were all about.
Approximately nine years ago Carol Anderson, a former designer for Nordstrom, decided to take her clothing line out of stores and create her own company which sells the line exclusively through their CAbi consultants via in-home parties.
After viewing the spring collection online, and seeing the modern and stylish clothes, I was very eager to attend the event and learn more about the opportunity. This year’s Fall Scoop was held in Anaheim, California at the Convention Center, and upon arriving at the Hilton, I could tell that The Scoop was a BIG deal!
Around 2,000 CAbi Consultants attended the event and training sessions, and let me just say that the energy and excitement levels of these CAbi Consultants was infectious! The Fashion Show was much like a rock concert with lights, music and adoring fans (CAbi Consultants). The fall line was extraordinary (and this is coming from a very picky shopper)! One thing that I loved about this event is that they had all shapes and sizes featured on the runway, showing that CAbi fits and looks flattering on all body types.
After the Fashion Show, the Consultants were treated to a cocktail party and shopping event where I got to try out the CAbi brand firsthand. Besides seeing numerous pieces that I wanted to purchase from the fall line, I received numerous pieces from previous seasons. Not only are the clothes are super cute, but they fit great, and they have pieces for every occasion and every style.
How Does CAbi Compare to Other Direct Sales Companies?
- According to the Direct Selling Association (DSA), the average sales for a direct sales party is between $400-$500. The average CAbi show is over $1,600/show.
- The basic commission level that CAbi pays on a show is typically higher than the total show total with other direct sales companies.
- CAbi invests in its Consultants in numerous ways to ensure their success. They bring their Consultants together two times a year for The Scoop. The Scoop is a very motivational time filled with Fashion, Friends, and Fun! CAbi puts on a first-class Fashion Show and provides training around the product and sales to ensure our Consultants are successful, regardless of their backgrounds. CAbi’s investment in their Consultants does not end with The Scoop. They also host Corner Events which are essentially mini Scoops on a smaller scale across the country. They serve as a time for community building among local Consultants and also as a platform for additional training. CAbi also publishes a newsletter weekly with product information, sales tips, and motivational messages along with videos to continue the training process.
- CAbi’s retention rate is over 80%.
What are CAbi Consultants Saying About the Opportunity?
What are CAbi Consultants Saying About the Opportunity?“What an amazing opportunity CAbi gifted me when I became one of their valued Fashion Consultants! Surprisingly, what I anticipated as simply an enjoyable way to earn “family fun money” quickly became a vehicle for inspiring women’s confidence in their own beauty while helping lead others to financial success and independence. CAbi is not just a company; it is a culture of bright, intelligent and forward-thinking women who choose to make a great income serving rather than selling some of the most beautiful and flattering clothes a woman could wish for!” – Christiana Parsons
“I feel like I stumbled onto a secret jewel … I work part-time, I’m making a noticeable contribution to my family’s income, and I am doing something that is ridiculously fun, seriously. Shopping, trying on clothes while noshing and sipping wine, helping women find pieces that fit and flatter their bodies and make them feel better about themselves! They actually thank me when they leave and ask about the next season. I feel so blessed and grateful that a friend invited ME to a CAbi party six years ago.” – August James
“I have been a CAbi consultant for six years, and I still find it unbelievable that I actually get paid to wear fabulous clothes and go to parties where I meet incredible women. And for the last six years, I have developed life-long friendships with the most remarkable women … my CAbi sisters. I love being a CAbi girl!” – Joni White
My Two Cents…
I was really impressed with CAbi, from the high quality, stylish clothes to the business opportunity and the enthusiasm that the CAbi Consultants exhibited. The company seems to genuinely care about their Consultants and provides them with the appropriate training and tools so that they can be successful. I seriously left this event wanting to be more fashionable, if I were going to join a direct sales company this is one I would seriously consider – after all everyone needs clothes and what woman doesn’t love to shop for new and fabulous clothes?!?
If you would like more information on this home-based business opportunity, please see CAbi’s website CAbi Online or visit their blog the CAbi Canary.
- CAbi on Facebook: CAbi Clothing
- CAbi on Twitter: @CAbiClothing
CAbi paid for my airfare and hotel so that I could attend The Scoop in California. I was also given a clothing allowance to spend at the CAbi shopping event. For more information, please see our disclosure policy.
Hello, I’m interested in selling from home or online, I live in Rossville, GA can u send me some info please, thank u!
Hi Melisa,
Go here to sign up for additional info:
https://cabionline.com/career-in-fashion/
Good luck and keep me posted!
I’m interested please can you send me more details on how I can earn money and how I start .
Thankyou
Hi Mandy,
Excellent — now is the perfect time to get involved with cabi!
What you do is request additional information on their website here: https://www.cabionline.com/become-a-consultant/?theworkathomewoman
If you’re approved, you will start out as a Stylist for their Fall 2018 season. They also have an Apprentice Program where you can get some practice now.
Good luck and keep us posted!
Can you send me more info on how to get started.
Thanks
Hi Carmen,
cabi is a great company!
You can request additional info right here: https://www.cabionline.com/lead-form/
Good luck and keep me posted!
Can a man become a consultant or it us only for women?
Hi Miguel, Men are allowed to join cabi too. Good luck and keep us posted.
How do I see the clothes to determine if I want to sell them or not
Hi Tara, You can sign up online to connect with someone in your city: https://www.cabionline.com/fashion-experience/
Once you fill out the form they will connect you with a local Stylist. Let me know if you have further questions or if you’d like me to connect you with someone on the team.
Good luck and keep me posted =)
I have a good friend who I’ve been buying Cabi from for a number of years. My town is small and I told her that I’d love to take over her job if she ever decided to quit. She then asked me about becoming a rep too. I would love to know how many reps are in the Ruston, LA to Shreveport, LA areas. Thanks so much!
Hi Patti, If you give me your permission, I can forward your request and email address to the cabi team. Or you can check out their career event page to get additional information: https://www.cabionline.com/career-events/
Do you have to have home parties are can you sell online, pinterest, social media? If you don’t sell the clothes can you send them back. I have lots of questions that I don’t see ask here
Dusty
Yes, consultants have websites, so they’re able to sell online, as well as use social media for marketing.
hey,
I love fashion and Im very interested but I live in Uttar Pradesh,India
Currently they’re only in the US and Canada — I’ll let you know if they expand that way in the future.
cabi is headed to the uk! It was announced at scoop two weeks ago!
Very cool! I was at the Scoop, but only the fashion show. Thanks for the new information!
hi Im Eileen I love fashion and Im very interested but I live in Madrid, Spain
Hi Eileen,
Currently, they only service the US and Canada — I’ll let you know if that changes.
Just curious about selling from my home:)
Were you able to find out your information for selling from your home?
I’m interested in becoming a consultant but im in the uk
They’re not in the UK yet.
where are they located?
Cabi is open to US, Canada, and UK residents, but their home office is in California.
Cabi us expanding to the uk! It was just announced!
Any news on when the UK launch will be?
Hi Hayley, Regarding the UK launch, there is a pilot group of cabi Stylists that are there now helping launch the brand. Not exactly sure when it will open to the public. You can check out this article for additional details: http://wwd.com/fashion-news/ready-to-wear/social-selling-site-cabi-enter-u-k-market-womens-fashion-carol-anderson-trunk-show-10499090/
I was actually interested in becoming a consultant but I’m in South africa.
They just expanded into Canada … so they many expand to your area in the future.
I’m interested & live in Canada. Can I get some info? Please & Thank You
Hi Julie, You can request information here and they will put you in touch with the appropriate people: http://www.cabionline.com/lead-form/
Are you kdding me? The author is given airfare, hotel, cash towards the product, for them to keep – and we are supposed to believe this is non-biased? I’ve got a bridge for sale in NY. If CABI was an ethical company they woudln’t have paid the authro to attend, they might have purchased a dinner, but nothing else…disclosed or not!
Hi Abey – Yes, it may seem like it is difficult to be unbiased when you receive a bunch of free goodies, but because I only work with companies that I feel I can legitimately recommend to my readers, and that I would actually purchase myself – it’s not so hard. Since attending the Scoop, I have since hosted numerous CAbi parties in my home, because I truly LOVE their products! I have also had numerous friends host CAbi shows, because they too, love their products. CAbi is not an unethical company, they just wanted to spread the word about their products and opportunity – many companies do this, it’s not new or unethical. I’m sorry that you feel this review is unethical, perhaps you should check out their products and opportunity before you make a snap judgement.
If any of you CAbi women are interested in expanding your business line, please feel free to get hold of me at: [email protected]. Just as CAbi offers fashion forward items to women through their direct sales network, J. Hilburn, the company I represent, does the same for men. We’ve been finding many women have had success selling for J. Hilburn by leveraging their existing client base. If you have any interest in doing this for yourself, just shoot me an email so we can plan to talk by phone!!
Interested in knowing how well known Cabi is in Raleigh, NC? How many consultants?
Hi Becky,
I’m not sure of the number of consultants in Raleigh, NC
but if you are interested in finding a consultant
to have a show or finding out more about the CAbi business
opportunity in your area, you should contact CAbi directly
and they will put you in touch with someone who can answer
your questions. http://www.cabionline.com
I’ve been a consultant for 6 years and love it!
I too love CAbi’s clothing. Wish I could have made it to the 2011 Scoop!
I loved reading this blog! I feel the same way about CAbi. Truly awesome clothes and fun to buy! I’m interested to know if there are many consultants in the New York City area? And also if women in the area are aware of CAbi? I’d love to hear anything you might know about this.
I love their clothes! What an awesome honor for you to be there and get to review this great opportunity for women.