As we get ready to say our final goodbye's to my husband Danny's grandmother this coming week, I've taken some time to reflect on the footprints left by such a marvelous woman. A woman who has touched so many lives for so many years. I only met this beautiful woman one time but she has left a beautiful impression on my life that will last forever. She reminded me so much of my own late grandma. My Granny was a beautiful woman inside and out and has forever touched my soul from my first breath to holding her hand at her last breath, the woman has inspired me.
This makes me wonder, how many people can say that about me? Will I make an impression on someone so much that when I'm gone, I will be remembered for those things? I hope so. I do know that when we lose someone we love so dear and who has made a lasting impression on who we are, we tend to want to be more and more like that person. Both of these ladies have made me want to be a better person...to love, to care, to honor and respect, and to share more of myself than I have before.
I once heard a story or a poem about the dash (-) on someone's headstone. I can't remember exactly how it went but basically it talked about the beginning date and ending date didn't matter much as we all will live and die. But what matters most is how we spent our "dash." That story has stayed with me for a long time and it's times like this when I reflect on my own life and wonder how my own "dash" will be remembered.
What about you? Do you know how much of an impression you leave on the lives that you touch on a daily basis? What will the "dash" say about you?
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
New Year, New Me!
Avon is not like most other companies in that it uses a Fiscal year instead of a calendar year. Our "cycle" as we call it runs from Campaign 8 through Campaign 7 of the following year. This usually occurs sometime around April 1 - March 30th. As we have just recently started a new year, it's time for me to revisit my annual goals and plan for an even "Better Tomorrow!" as Avon says.
So, as I look at what I've already accomplished in just two campaigns, I'm seeing the need to up my goals. After all, a goal is only a goal until it is reached. At that point a new goal needs to be set. Therefore, here are some of my new goals for this New year!
1- Make President's Club by Campaign 20. From the moment I began my career as an Avon lady, I made the goal of achieving PC by Campaign 22 each year. When I joined, it was during Campaign 22, 2006. I set my goal then and there to earn PC by Campaign 22 the following year. Each year since then I have earned PC by Campaign 22, with the exception of last year. Last year things we a bit rough on me so it took me a few more campaigns to reach my PC goal. So this year I want to make up for that by earning PC by Campaign 20. This will mean that my sales will have to be around $777 per campaign on the average. I think I can do it. I am averaging that right now with just two campaigns in.
2- Regain my AUL Title by July 2012. A couple years ago, I had reached Advanced Unit Leader title and was loving the boost in income and team members. I want that back. My dream has always been to reach the highest level of leadership (SEUL) and be the first to do so in my district. That dream is still achievable and alive within me. But in order to do that I need to advance in title soon. In order to make this a reality, I need to help my team build their teams. I need to find the right people who want to earn more money with me and work closely with them to get them moving up the leadership ranks.
3- Add 50+ new team members to my 1st generation this year! This is totally achieveable. All I need to earn this is to sponsor/recruit two new team members per campaign. Lately, I've been doing that and then some. I'm signing up 3 people just this week for Campaign 11 and got two in for Campaign 10 and 8! Campaign 9 brought in 3 new reps joining me.
4- Help Two team members become AUL. I love my team and would love to be able to help everyone achieve AUL or above. However, they have to want this as badly as I do for them. I have a huge list of who I think on my team would make an exceptional leader but they need to want it to. I will be reaching out to those members to see who wants my assistance to reaching their goals.
5- Consistently Hold Monthly Unit and Opportunity Meetings. I used to do this in the past but let life take hold of my leadership business. Now it's time to get back into the drivers seat and get the show on the road! My team needs me and I want them to know that I am there for them. My first meetings are scheduled for May!
I hope to revisit these goals here on the blog and provide you all with updates as the year progresses so you all can see how well I'm doing or not doing in meeting these goals.
Well, I'm off to break new records... see you at the Top!
So, as I look at what I've already accomplished in just two campaigns, I'm seeing the need to up my goals. After all, a goal is only a goal until it is reached. At that point a new goal needs to be set. Therefore, here are some of my new goals for this New year!
1- Make President's Club by Campaign 20. From the moment I began my career as an Avon lady, I made the goal of achieving PC by Campaign 22 each year. When I joined, it was during Campaign 22, 2006. I set my goal then and there to earn PC by Campaign 22 the following year. Each year since then I have earned PC by Campaign 22, with the exception of last year. Last year things we a bit rough on me so it took me a few more campaigns to reach my PC goal. So this year I want to make up for that by earning PC by Campaign 20. This will mean that my sales will have to be around $777 per campaign on the average. I think I can do it. I am averaging that right now with just two campaigns in.
2- Regain my AUL Title by July 2012. A couple years ago, I had reached Advanced Unit Leader title and was loving the boost in income and team members. I want that back. My dream has always been to reach the highest level of leadership (SEUL) and be the first to do so in my district. That dream is still achievable and alive within me. But in order to do that I need to advance in title soon. In order to make this a reality, I need to help my team build their teams. I need to find the right people who want to earn more money with me and work closely with them to get them moving up the leadership ranks.
3- Add 50+ new team members to my 1st generation this year! This is totally achieveable. All I need to earn this is to sponsor/recruit two new team members per campaign. Lately, I've been doing that and then some. I'm signing up 3 people just this week for Campaign 11 and got two in for Campaign 10 and 8! Campaign 9 brought in 3 new reps joining me.
4- Help Two team members become AUL. I love my team and would love to be able to help everyone achieve AUL or above. However, they have to want this as badly as I do for them. I have a huge list of who I think on my team would make an exceptional leader but they need to want it to. I will be reaching out to those members to see who wants my assistance to reaching their goals.
5- Consistently Hold Monthly Unit and Opportunity Meetings. I used to do this in the past but let life take hold of my leadership business. Now it's time to get back into the drivers seat and get the show on the road! My team needs me and I want them to know that I am there for them. My first meetings are scheduled for May!
I hope to revisit these goals here on the blog and provide you all with updates as the year progresses so you all can see how well I'm doing or not doing in meeting these goals.
Well, I'm off to break new records... see you at the Top!
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Benefits of being an Avon lady
1. I love getting my products at wholesale. Being a gal that loves her skin care and cosmetics, as well as all the other girly things that Avon has to offer, I enjoy a 40% discount on most of my purchases through Avon.
2. I love the recognition I get for a job well done! I love giving recognition to my team even more!
3. I love the fact that Avon backs their products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
4. I enjoy being able to help members of my downline experience the success in their business through their own personal hard work and dedication.
5. Where else can you start your own business for just $10? With such a low investment, Avon allows representatives to get started without the hassle of coming up with a huge purchase.
6. My brochure is my store. The more brochures I put into the hands of people, the more business I get. Avon sells itself in my opinion, my job is to open up my store so all the world can see what we offer. The nice thing is I don't have the overhead costs of running a store on a daily basis. I don't have to pay for rent, utilities, employees, etc that most companies must pay for in order to keep their business doors open. My door stays open with every 20 cent brochure I give away.
7. I believe in my product, the company, and it's guiding principles. Avon truly is the company for Women (and a few good men) and it stands behind every woman in American with programs to ensure that we, as women are valued in today's society. Through the Avon foundation, Avon has donated millions of dollars to Breast Cancer research, Domestic Violence as well as many other national causes.
8. I LOVE my customers! They are 50% of my business and what keeps me in business. Without my customers I would not earn the things I earn through incentives offered by Avon and income earned from my sales! I pamper my Customers too because I value their patronage and want to keep them around.
9. I LOVE my TEAM! They are the other 50% of my business and they are what makes me want to continue with my business even during the slow times--and we all have slow times now and then. My team are those who I've personally sponsored into Avon, who I have learned so much about, been able to help and also sit back and watch them rise to stardom. I love everyone on my team, from the newest rep to the one who's been through it all with me, right from the start. It doesn't matter how successful each Rep is on my team, only that I can help them have their Avon business be whatever they need it to be for them.
10. I LOVE AVON! Being someone that has tried many different work-from-home, direct selling, and home party plan ventures, Avon is the one company that I cannot see myself not being a part of for the rest of my life. I am passionate about everything that is Avon! From the moment I started as an Independent Sales Rep, I have seen the vision. You wouldn't think someone like me would think that being an AVON LADY was cool! But this is not your Grandma's Avon anymore. Avon has stood the test of time and become the Avon of Today, Tomorrow and Always! I will forevermore be proud to be called an "Avon Lady!"
What does Avon mean to you? Are you an Avon lady? Perhaps you've thought about becoming one for a while. Well there is no better time than today. Join my team today and see what Avon can mean for you! If you are interested, contact me today. You'll find my information in my profile. Or you can join Automatically online at http://start.youravon.com/. Be sure to use ref code: wweller so I know I made an impact on your decision to join!
Monday, April 23, 2012
Introduction
Hello all that stop by to read my blogs. My name is Wendy Adams and I'm an Independent AVON Sales & Leadership representative. My story is most likely the norm. I joined AVON to receive my products at a fraction of the cost. Before Avon, I was an avid user of the OTHER PINK COMPANY products. Having been a former Other Co. Lady, I decided to check into re-enlisting as a Beauty Rep for them. I went to a meeting with another rep I knew and got all the basics I needed to get started.
Okay, let's see, to get started it would cost me $99 to purchase the kit just so I would have demo products to be able to do facials and skin care classes. Next, I would need to place a minimum of $200 (wholesale) orders every two months to keep my activity. Keep in mind this $200 meant $400 in retail products. "Could I actually use THAT much skin care and cosmetics up within a 2 month period?", I asked myself. I thought not. So I decided to make a few phone calls to friends and family to see who else could use a big discount on their products and would they be willing to place an order with me every two months.
The first person I called was my neighbor, Stacy, who told me that sure she would be willing to purchase some things, but not every two months. She shared with me that she had recently started selling AVON and had really liked their products. "Hmmm, Avon? How much did that cost you to get started?" I asked. Her answer astounded me! Only $10!!! Are you kidding me? Just $10 to join the number one direct selling company in the world, the one company who has been in business for over 120 years. But could their products really compare to that other company's? Well she seemed to be impressed and her skin always looked so youthful. So I asked my next questions, how much do I have to order and how often? I figured this would be the kicker and that I'd have to do something unbeleivable to stay an active representative. However, when she told me that if I only wanted to place an order for a $1 lip balm I could, I was SOLD!
As my friend was not in leadership and at that time, you had to pay to be in leadership, she referred me to my Leader, Sandy, who would meet with me to get me started. When I signed up with Sandy I told her that I was a busy woman. I already had a day job and didn't plan to be the next Top achiever in Avon. I told her I only wanted to get a discount on my own purchases and I'd check to see if my family and friends wanted anything whenever I placed my order. I did not want to be hounded to place my orders each campaign. I went on to tell her that I was a recognition junkie too. And although I"m only getting into this for the discounts, if I tend to do well, then I would want her there by my side encouraging me and showing me how to build the business. But until then "Leave me alone!" Sandy agreed to be whatever I needed her to be! Thank you Sandy!!
But what I don't think Sandy was prepared for was what happened within the next two weeks. As I shared with my Grandma and my Mom (Who used to have a charge account with her former Avon lady--little did I know)and a few other close friends, that I was now an AVON LADY and they could make their purchases through me, everyone I knew wanted an Avon brochure. Within a couple days, I'm sure Sandy was wishing she could change her telephone number. I would call her every day, and tell her what my sales were then. "They're up to $200!" "Oh wow! They are at $400 now!" "OMG I'm over $500!" etc!
That's right, within my first campaign I sold $848 and I WAS SOLD on the income opportunity! I thought, let's not get too excited here Wendy as this is just your first campaign and people will probably fill up on their Avon needs and not need nothing for a month or two. Boy was I wrong! My 2nd campaign was $850. My 3rd was almost $1200!!! I was on a roll.
My excitement must have been contagious because at this point, one of the girls I worked with at the time, came to work one morning after my fourth campaign and told me, "I've been going home and telling my husband how well you are doing with your Avon business and he told me to get off my fat butt and start selling Avon. So, I'm ready to join your team!" And the rest has been a whirlwind of excitement for me!
I am passionate about everything Avon has to offer. Being a habitual direct seller for a multitude of home party and direct selling companies, I am hooked on Avon...it's products, it's people, and it's income opportunity.
I hope to share with you all, what Avon means to me and what it can mean to you too. Please, if you have questions or would like to know more or become an AVON representative too, just let me know. Avon has truly changed my life and it can change yours too!
Okay, let's see, to get started it would cost me $99 to purchase the kit just so I would have demo products to be able to do facials and skin care classes. Next, I would need to place a minimum of $200 (wholesale) orders every two months to keep my activity. Keep in mind this $200 meant $400 in retail products. "Could I actually use THAT much skin care and cosmetics up within a 2 month period?", I asked myself. I thought not. So I decided to make a few phone calls to friends and family to see who else could use a big discount on their products and would they be willing to place an order with me every two months.
The first person I called was my neighbor, Stacy, who told me that sure she would be willing to purchase some things, but not every two months. She shared with me that she had recently started selling AVON and had really liked their products. "Hmmm, Avon? How much did that cost you to get started?" I asked. Her answer astounded me! Only $10!!! Are you kidding me? Just $10 to join the number one direct selling company in the world, the one company who has been in business for over 120 years. But could their products really compare to that other company's? Well she seemed to be impressed and her skin always looked so youthful. So I asked my next questions, how much do I have to order and how often? I figured this would be the kicker and that I'd have to do something unbeleivable to stay an active representative. However, when she told me that if I only wanted to place an order for a $1 lip balm I could, I was SOLD!
As my friend was not in leadership and at that time, you had to pay to be in leadership, she referred me to my Leader, Sandy, who would meet with me to get me started. When I signed up with Sandy I told her that I was a busy woman. I already had a day job and didn't plan to be the next Top achiever in Avon. I told her I only wanted to get a discount on my own purchases and I'd check to see if my family and friends wanted anything whenever I placed my order. I did not want to be hounded to place my orders each campaign. I went on to tell her that I was a recognition junkie too. And although I"m only getting into this for the discounts, if I tend to do well, then I would want her there by my side encouraging me and showing me how to build the business. But until then "Leave me alone!" Sandy agreed to be whatever I needed her to be! Thank you Sandy!!
But what I don't think Sandy was prepared for was what happened within the next two weeks. As I shared with my Grandma and my Mom (Who used to have a charge account with her former Avon lady--little did I know)and a few other close friends, that I was now an AVON LADY and they could make their purchases through me, everyone I knew wanted an Avon brochure. Within a couple days, I'm sure Sandy was wishing she could change her telephone number. I would call her every day, and tell her what my sales were then. "They're up to $200!" "Oh wow! They are at $400 now!" "OMG I'm over $500!" etc!
That's right, within my first campaign I sold $848 and I WAS SOLD on the income opportunity! I thought, let's not get too excited here Wendy as this is just your first campaign and people will probably fill up on their Avon needs and not need nothing for a month or two. Boy was I wrong! My 2nd campaign was $850. My 3rd was almost $1200!!! I was on a roll.
My excitement must have been contagious because at this point, one of the girls I worked with at the time, came to work one morning after my fourth campaign and told me, "I've been going home and telling my husband how well you are doing with your Avon business and he told me to get off my fat butt and start selling Avon. So, I'm ready to join your team!" And the rest has been a whirlwind of excitement for me!
I am passionate about everything Avon has to offer. Being a habitual direct seller for a multitude of home party and direct selling companies, I am hooked on Avon...it's products, it's people, and it's income opportunity.
I hope to share with you all, what Avon means to me and what it can mean to you too. Please, if you have questions or would like to know more or become an AVON representative too, just let me know. Avon has truly changed my life and it can change yours too!
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