A Domestic Worker On A Journey To Success: How Locardia Built a Successful Senza Cosmetics Business
Meet Locardia Mandishayika, a 45-year-old domestic worker with a passion for reselling!
At Senza Cosmetics, we believe in the power of opportunity, determination, and the incredible stories of the people who bring our brand to life. One such inspiring journey is that of Locardia Mandishayika, a vibrant and hardworking woman based in Johannesburg whom we sat with for breakfast to find out more about her and her journey as a Senza Cosmetics reseller.
As a dedicated domestic worker, Locardia was introduced to Senza Cosmetics by her employer. What started as a small step into the world of fragrance and business quickly became a success story. She began with just six Perfumes, selling them with enthusiasm and belief in the brand. Today, she has grown her business significantly, now selling over 150 Perfumes, Lotions and Roll Ons in a month and expanding her reach with every sale.
Locardia’s journey is a testament to how passion, resilience, and the right opportunity can transform lives. Keep reading to learn more about how she built her business, the challenges she overcame, and what keeps her motivated every day.
1. Who is Locardia Mandishayika?
Locardia is a 45-year-old woman who was born in Zimbabwe, currently working as a domestic worker in River Club, Sandton. She is a woman who is very proud of her faith and her business, which was very evident from the minute that she walked into our interview!
2. How did she begin her journey with Senza Cosmetics as a reseller?
She was introduced by her boss, who initially asked her 3 times if she was interested in starting the business for an additional income before she actually agreed to begin. Her boss is the one who bought an agent membership for her. She signed up for an agent membership in 2023 on our website (senzacosmetics.co.za).
3. How does she market her business effectively and what tips would she give other Senza Cosmetics agents/resellers?
She advises new Senza Cosmetics agents to start their business with perfumes, especially the popular ones and that they should provide exceptional customer service. She offers credit to her customers and trusts them to pay back, and that has also helped her business to grow. She wishes to venture into digital marketing for a bigger reach, and we are excited to help her take her first steps in that direction.
4. What challenges did she face and how did she overcome them?
Her biggest challenge is some of her customers who do not pay back when they get products on credit, but she always recovers from that because she uses her profit to buy more products for more orders. She states that it is a very low percentage of her customers who default on paying her so it is never a huge loss! Additionally, she mentions that she recovers her loss through redeeming her points using our Step Ladder Loyalty Programme.
5. What are her 3 Senza Cosmetics products?
Locardia especially loves our Perfumes, Lotions and Roll Ons!
6. Where does she conduct her business?
She sells her products at her local church, where her business started and in the complex that she lives in. If you are around the Parkmore area or you go to Everton North Church, feel free to contact her and support her business on 084 204 0576.
7. Senza Cosmetics is launching new and exciting ranges and products soon. Guess one of the ranges or products that you think will be launched soon?
She thinks that Senza Cosmetics will be releasing Hand Creams for men, and she is happy with the current products we are offering. She also thinks Senza Cosmetics should launch Backpacks or Tote bags for agents to carry their products in when they are selling!
Locardia Mandishayika’s journey with Senza Cosmetics is a powerful reminder that opportunity, determination, and passion can turn a small beginning into a thriving business. From selling just six perfumes to growing her sales to over 150 products a month, her story is an inspiration to all entrepreneurs looking to build something meaningful.
Her faith, resilience, and exceptional customer service have played a key role in her success, and her dream of expanding into digital marketing is a testament to her ambition. As Senza Cosmetics continues to grow and introduce new and exciting products, we are excited to see Locardia’s business flourish even further.
If her story has inspired you, why not take the first step in your own Senza journey? Visit senzacosmetics.co.za to sign up as an agent and start your business today!