The Power of 3

So my director has asked me to do a booking blitz contest and kind of told me that 3 is the magic number. Everything I do needs to be in 3. Call back 3 existing customers, book 3 appointments, interview 3 people...and we'll be doing this all year long. It is an extremely challenging goal, but I really need to get off my butt and start earning some extra money. The wedding is definitely going to bite into our budget, and I don't want to be limited or stress out about our expenses. So power of 3, that is for me.

Motivation

So some days are good days and some are bad. It's always a little hard to keep consistently "good" and on top of it all the time. I've found a book through my pink sisters that is very motivational, and it has kept me afloat for the past month through some rough times. It has a list of principals that if taken head and followed will lead you to success. The book is called, The Success Principles by Jack Canfield. Of course, there is a lot of common sense, but it is tangible because it is written out very clearly. I absolutely love the personal stories as well as quotes from people who became successful. It is my motivation. I want to walk in their footsteps and achieve great things. When you were in school, you had a lot of help from parents, teachers, siblings, and other supporters who picked you up and told you which direction to go. I find that it is extremely hard to be my own personal motivator. I mainly depend on Paul to be that one I go to for guidance, but even he can get a little overburdened with this responsiblity. So it is nice that I have other people to turn to for help and support. And it is fantastic that I've found a book I trust that will re-orient me in the direction I want to go. I recommend everyone whether they are in sales or not, have a goal or not to read this book. If anything, it will make you feel really good reading how people overcame obstacles and achieved their dreams even when they were told it was impossible.

2nd Month

So technically, I am in my second 30 days. I have yet to fulfill my goals. I actually haven't had time to do much. Amazingly, I was able to get 12 facials in, and I need about 28 more. I need like a big party or something. Good news is that I am getting my first return customer which is fantastic. Her story is that she's gone to the dermatologist to help her black heads without any success. Somehow the set she is using is doing a more effective job than any medication she has taken. I am estatic that I was able to truly help her out. I don't want people to waste their time or money. I hope there will be many more to come.

Boxing

So usually I shoot at boxing events, but this time they didn't need a crew. Instead, I asked if maybe I could set up a table and show off my products. That is how I spent 2 hours of my friday night right before going to work at my full-time job. I told myself that this isn't normally the venue that would bring in the big bucks, but if you talk to one or two bored girlfriends or wives, then at least someone will know you exist. The gig turned out better then expected. People were signing up for their facials, and a handful made some purchases. One unexpectedly came right at the end of the night when I was packing away my things. I also made a few friends at the table across from me who were selling woodsilk. They have the softest material (other than real silk of course). All in all, it was a very good experience. I think I will do it again next time.

Goals

So I always knew that having goals is essential to moving forwards because you have a reason and a place to move forward to. But the importance of this hasn't hit me this hard since I graduated from college. In school, I was always goal driven. I must attain this grade. I have to submit this paper by this time. I have to finish this project for this award. I have to graduate, etc. I don't always reach every single goal, but at least I was moving forward in every grade. Plus the at the end when I received my diploma, it was all worth it because this was the moment where all my childhood was spent trying to accomplish. I felt that soon afterwards, I kind of floundered a bit. Yes, I needed a job to pay my bills; so that's what I did and I entered into post production. The commute was pretty terrible. At first, I didn't have a car so I took the train at 5 am, transferred onto the subway, and then the bus, a grand total of 2 hours back and forth. What kept me going was the fact that one day I would have enough saved for a car, which I eventually did. Then, I wanted to afford to move out to an apartment with Paul. But after that, I guess I drifted along through life thinking one day this, one day that. Now, I have a few goals under my belt. They seem to make me reassess my life and DO things. I've got some things set up through the pink dream, and I've also entered some parallel goals for the film dream. It makes me maximize my time as well as keep me focused. Plus, the gals are always positive, and it makes me feel good. So this month my goals are:

by June 15th:

Pink goals-
1) 7800 wholesale points (already have 3600...4200 to go)
2) Heart of Gold Bracelet (total: 4 recruits)
3) Add 30 new faces (30 facials by June 30th)
4) Pearls of sharing (3 Interviews)

Film goals -
1) schedule Nintendo intv
2) shoot pilot in studio
3) rough 30 sec./5 min. promo
4) Another story to add to the angels anthology

Keep the eye on the prize...

Selling Lesson in Real Life

So I finally attended a Monday night meeting. Here is where all the top secret things come out for our training. It is really interesting how this "seller's" world work. I feel fortunate that this company practices good customer service. Today, I've experienced bad customer service which compelled me to pull my order. When people act unprofessional, I get really angry and frustrated. And of course, it is the total opposite when people are really nice and helpful. It makes me want to be really nice and helpful back. So we ordered this camera online and the price was right. The only problem was that it didn't arrive when it was supposed to and I think we were set up in a bate and switch plan. I called for the tracking number, and they wouldn't give it to me. I called to get a copy of the invoice, and it was just a typed up email...very unprofessional. The people handling our order sometimes acted very rude. Finally, I said, "Cancel my order." I had to talk to the credit card company in order to straighten things out, and just in time. So that taught me the importance in treating people right, how I like to be treated. So just to remind myself:

1) always check better business bureau no matter how good the reviews/price may be

2) always ask for a name and write down everything that's being said

3) don't be a lame duck and take it. Fight for what is right.

4) be kind and curteous and professional

Tyler

This was a wonderful surprise. Tyler, who I haven't seen in over a year, had said that he would be a guinea pig and participate in one of my facials. He only lives right down the street, but it's been impossible to get him to come over for dinner or a party. Out of the blue, he IM's me and asked if I still needed help. I thought I was dreaming. Out of all the people in my life, I didn't think he would be one to come down and do something like this for me. Kind of makes you re-evaluate certain things about certain people. Also, it made me feel really nice inside. I always say that I don't have that many friends. I really don't have that many close friends, but anyone who has touched my life in some way or another I will consider them a friend. It's only those who try to hurt me or my loved ones, I will put on my sh*t list. So Tyler, thank you, for reminding me of the value of friendship, and that they might appear in the most unlikely of places.