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.

Pearls of Sharing

So along with the 30 facials was the Pearls of Sharing challenge where I needed to practice giving the business plan with 6-10 people (called interviews). Basically, I had a friend pretend that she was interested in joining the pink club and she would ask questions which Kim would answer. I would listen in on the conversation and take notes. If I completed this task, then a pearl bracelet would be my prize. I tried one on my own after all the practice interviews were done, and I think I did pretty well. Whoever thought of these "jumpstarts" are really brilliant. It really does boost the self-confidence, motivation, and stimulate the business (because maybe who knows maybe these pretend interviewees might really be interested or become interested). I am also very surprised at how much Kim spent with me to learn all this information. Down the line, I know she profits from what I sell and such because they get a unit commision from the company based on how the unit is doing, but still she must have invested well over 25 hours this month alone to help me get started. That support system is above and beyond my expectation; so overall this first month has been a very positive experience.

30 Facials in 30 Days

I did it. I don't know how I did it, but it got done. I am so estatic! It wouldn't have been possible without everyone's support and patience. I've made a ton of mistakes, but because it was all in front of friends, it was okay and they made it all actually kind of fun. Though I didn't make a ton of money, I still had a handful of sales and a lot of positive reactions. My initial investment of $100 is already starting to pay off. I got a ton of referrals and interest piqued. Also, Kim, the director, has informed me that along with the completed challenge is a MK pin: a "PS" with bling which stands for Perfect Start. Hahahah, it won't mean much to anyone except me, but I earned it.