My Business

I'm at this crossroads it seems. Kind of a turning point I guess. I can either drive as hard and fast as I can, or I can settle. I am not good at being a quitter. It disturbs me. It's hard to keep a positive attitude sometimes when people let you down. But I am trying.

I have been in Arbonne since December 2007 and it has been awesome. I am trying to build my team and add new consultants to create a really strong group. My sales are slacked off a bit due partially to my lack of parties (new baby....less motivation to get "out there" and book) and also I think partially due to the economy. Money is tight for a lot of people. However, I have yet to see a woman refuse to wear makeup or use proper skincare just because money is tight. She might feed her kids grilled cheese for a week to buy it, but she won't give up her beauty secrets!

I thought heavily about just slacking off. I would make a pretty good hermit style housewife. I can become overly obsessive with routine and love it. But I really do enjoy sharing these products with people. I don't actually SELL them. They sell themselves. Either you like or you don't....chances are that you do. It's really great to expose people to such a great product. And something that is actually GOOD for them. Anyway...so I'm doing this huge campaign to get more product out there. I sent an email to a bunch of friends and I'm making fliers in hopes that some men will take hold of the deal for Christmas presents. It's buy one get one free which is HUGE. My commission is only 35% of retail, so under normal circumstances, I can't just GIVE someone half price on anything. But it's a numbers game with this deal, I'm combining it with another special offer and giving up my commission in order to offer this. But it really benefits me more in the long run, and double duty, it benefits my friends and family because they get a better deal than I could ever give them individually. So, spread the word! I need some help!

I've prayed about this business quite a bit. I always say "Lord, you know I enjoy this. But I'll only do it if it's your will.Please continue to SHOW me if you want me to continue with this business. " It's amazing. Time after time he won't let me quit. I was almost ready to give up the other night, and Patty, one of the people in our small group, gave me a bunch of business supplies. I was down in the dumps yesterday. I actually told Hubby I might just settle. He didn't want me to give up, and today I found out a huge order is going in from someone I didn't expect. So apparently God has something in store for me and my business. I know he'll bless this sale I'm doing if I'm diligent.

It's not just about the money, don't get me wrong, that part is nice too. But its more about the connection with the people I meet. And about the fact that I contribute to our household income, if only a little, while still being committed to raising our daughters full time instead of tossing them in daycare. I want to be the one to see them do all the "firsts" and make happy memories together. This business is allowing me to do that peacefully without the stress of "when should I go back to work" so it is definitely a blessing.

Well, I gotta get to work. Pray for the sale please!

Have a good Thursday!