There are not many criticisms about Rodan and Fields as a company, but there are some criticisms regarding their products. Today I am going to tell you about the company. Maybe you are looking to join them, maybe your spouse, maybe wondering how they compare to other skincare companies. Let us begin …

The company was founded by Dr. Katie Rodan and Kathy Fields. Doctors are also known as the creators of the Proactiv Solution, also known as the number one selling global acne solution. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know they got great results for clients with that product, eventually selling to Guthy Renker and moving on to bigger business projects. So here we come to Rodan and Fields Dermatologists.

Rodan and Fields is fairly new to the direct sales (aka ‘network marketing’) industry. They have a very unique and interesting company history.

They started in high-end department stores like Nordstrom, Henry Bendel’s, Macy’s, and Bloomingdales. They became the number one selling clinical skincare line at Nordstrom in 2007. Quite impressive to say the least! It makes sense though, people know them as creators of high-quality, dermatology-grade skincare products that get results, so why not go to Nordstrom and get the latest to make you look gorgeous? people just know they can count on the products to actually work or get their money back

The female doctors, who were brilliant businesswomen, entrepreneurs, practicing dermatologists, and product creators, researched their buyers and realized that people were buying their products because of word of mouth about how good they were, not because of the fact that they were high-end. Retail stores.

So, they did their research on the direct selling industry and in January 2009 they pulled out of retail and launched their business in the network marketing industry. Interesting and daring, right? Think if Coach or Estee Lauder or some other great brand called the giant went from retail to direct selling, you would definitely want a piece of that cake! There is an instant clientele, tremendous global brand equity, and the product line is aimed at all people with aging skin.

Rodan and Fields Dermatologists, the company, is a member of the Direct Selling Association, which is an association that maintains standards for direct selling companies when it comes to ethics, trust and safety. And they have received several awards from the DSA.

Think about it, Drs. Rodan and Fields are a “brand” unto themselves. They would not jeopardize their reputation in what some might call the MLM industry a ‘scam or pyramid scheme’, but instead plan to revolutionize skincare through direct sales, as well as the notion of big brands that they enter direct sales. What a great way to stimulate the economy, don’t you think?

With only two and a half years in the direct sales channel, they are seeing stellar success, as are their independent consultants. In 2010 the company grew more than 800%. Its great brand, its positioning in the industry and its unique product in the market attract people from different backgrounds and industries, including plastic surgeons and even celebrities and celebrity wives.

Their products are consumable, which keeps customers buying and getting great results. You may have seen intact customer photos before and after on the internet. Remember, Proactiv customers had excellent results, so this skincare line is only expected to do the same. Past Proactiv customers are also quickly drawn to these products, especially if they had great results or know someone who did.

Rodan and Fields products are gold standard dermatological quality ingredients and are focused on anti-aging, reversing the signs of sun damage, acne and psoriasis, eczema and rosacea. They have something for everyone and offer it with an empty bottle, 60 day money back guarantee.

So can a new consultant really make money with Rodan and Fields? They have a quick start program that shows new consultants how to make money “right now” within their first 30-45 days. They know that if they make money and see the return on investment, they will continue to grow. Its marketing model is mainly geared towards the use of offline methods and BBL (Big Business Launch Parties), in which customers can use and experience the products in addition to seeing a professional presentation.

The compensation plan can be found on their website and is one of the best in the industry. Consultants are paid based on their personal volume, based on the volume of their team, and there are monthly bonuses. In short, as long as you recruit consultants who have a minimum staff volume (comprised of client registrations and new consultants) of $ 600 each month and they recruit others who have that same minimum staff volume, you can quickly scale the Rodan and Plan of field compensation. When a certain level is reached, the company offers a shiny new pearl white Lexus to its high achievers.

At the time of this article, there are approximately only 12,000 consultants in the United States, Guam, and Puerto Rico. They will open their operations to Canada in 2012.

So if you or someone you know is interested in network marketing, loves skincare, and wants to be in the skincare industry without a lot of skincare competition, Rodan and Fields tops the charts. There are other skincare companies in network marketing that have been around for a long time. Rodan and Fields has a unique product like no other due to its enormous global brand equity and the moment the company entered the direct selling industry.