If the idea of hosting a Scentsy party makes you picture a living room full of guests and awkward small talk, good news — most Scentsy parties these days happen entirely online, and they’re a lot easier (and less stressful) than people expect.
What an online party actually is: An online Scentsy party is basically a shared shopping link and a Facebook group or event page where your friends can browse products, ask questions, and place orders over a few days — no cleaning your house, no set start time, no pressure to entertain anyone in person.
Why host one: As the host, you earn free and half-price products based on how much your party sells, plus access to host-exclusive items that aren’t available any other way. It’s one of the easiest ways to build up a fragrance collection without spending full price.
A few tips for a party that actually gets orders:
- Give it a few days, not just a few hours — most orders trickle in over 5-7 days rather than all at once.
- Share a couple of your personal favorite products early on. People are far more likely to order something when they know a real person actually loves it.
- Invite more people than you think you need. Not everyone who’s invited will order, and that’s completely normal — a bigger guest list just improves your odds.
- Check in once or twice during the party window with a friendly reminder. A simple “closing in 2 days, let me know if you have questions” nudge works well.
- Don’t worry about being “salesy.” Most successful online parties are just someone sharing something they genuinely like with friends.
What happens after: Once the party closes, orders ship out, and your host rewards get applied so you can pick your free and discounted items. Many hosts end up loving the process enough to host again for the next season’s new releases — or to ask about becoming a consultant themselves.
Ready to host your own online party, or just want to see what a party page looks like before committing? Visit shellie.scentsy.us to get started, or check out joining as a consultant if you’re curious about doing this on a bigger scale.