Rule # 6 in Direct Selling: Be Consistent

I worked at a restaurant one time with an older lady who was well beyond retirement age. I was no spring chicken, but still had quite a few years left in me. Most of my co-workers were very young people just starting their journey in life on their own. Energy was rampant with them.

One of the complaints I heard often was that the older lady was "so slow." Younger people tend to not have the patience that I had learned in my experienced years already. Yet, before she finished her shift every day, the older lady had all of her work done. Always.

She was also dependable and on time every day.

We knew that we could always count on her because she was "consistent". And, consistency is FAR MORE IMPORTANT than speed.

In direct sales, this rule is no different. Your customers want to buy from someone who can be depended on to deliver. They want someone they can trust -- and that takes consistency.

So, whenever you are having a bad day and a regular customer calls you to make an order, you should ALWAYS present yourself with the same energy that won them over to you in the first place.

This builds trust and nurtures the relationships you grow to have over time with your customers.

Rule #5 in Direct Selling: Display Your Authenticity by Wearing a Uniform

People love authentic.

It is hard, in these evil times, to know whether someone is safe and authentic. In direct selling, this poses a problem.

People today are wary of strangers who knock at their door. You don't know if the person knocking is a bill collector, a homeless person asking for hand-outs, or someone casing your home for a possible robbery.

As an Avon sales person, I have experienced very suspicious people; even when I tell them I sell Avon.

So, I have remedied the situation. I made T-Shirts that display that I am an Avon Lady. I carry products and sales tools where they can be seen visibly. When they come to the door I say, "Hi! I'm Shonda. I sell Avon. Do you need an Avon Lady? I have Skin-so-Soft today!" (I have a basket of Avon brochures and SSS in one hand, and I hold up a bottle of the Skin-So-Soft in the other). There is no doubt that I am who I say I am. The look of "suspicion" is virtually non-existent.

I display confidence in myself, friendliness toward the customer, and loyalty to my product.

I have noticed that more people are willing to buy from you when they know you are serious about your business.

Nothing says serious like having a uniform on!

Rule #4 in Direct Selling: Always Keep Staple Products On-Hand

I love selling Avon. The name alone sells itself.

Most people associate Avon with make-up, though. I can't count the number of times I've asked someone, "Do you need an Avon Lady?" who answered back with, "I don't wear that make-up. Sorry."

Avon is about so much more than make-up. Make-up is really only about 20% of what Avon sells. Heck, we even sell laundry detergent and dish washing liquid now!

But, the ONE THING that most people associate with Avon is their Skin-So-Soft Bath Oil. That stuff sells like hotcakes!

So, whenever I go out canvassing, I have made it a habit to carry the Bath Oil with me every where I go. I've asked people, "Do you need an Avon Lady?" And then I add, "I have Skin-So-Soft!"

The answer I get is sometimes, "No, thank you....WAIT A MINUTE, you have Skin-So-Soft? How much is it?"

I can't seem to keep it in stock.

And, I've gained a lot of great customers that way as well! "Here, take a book, too! If you run out, my number is on the back and you can order more!"

Check out the catalog, then click HERE to order anything online!

Rule # 3 in Direct Selling; Give yourself a weekly paycheck based on performance

It's all about making money, right? But, you only make money if you sell something.

Every week I keep a log of the hours I work. I keep another log of the sales I make. And, I keep a log of the products I buy to sell.

For now, because I am just starting, I give myself a set amount each week in pay. I get minimum wage - minus the taxes. For me, here in Texas, that is no more than $240.70 for a 40 hour week. However, that is ONLY if I am able to sell at least $882 worth of products each week.

This means I actually have to work at it.

Last week I worked a total of 12 hours selling Avon, including the time I spent doing inventory pricing and answering the telephone, making phone calls and updating my logs -- and watching educational videos at Avon U.

Since I only sold $239.98 worth of products, and minimum wage for me last week came up to $74.91 with taxes taken out and put aside, I am still short on what I need to pay myself this week (my profit is only $71.99, so it was too close to get discouraged about it!). Which means next week, I really need to try harder to make those sales!

As time goes by, though, and I am able to keep regular customers coming back and do more call-backs on established customers, that sales percentage will grow...and so will my pay. I am confident of that, just looking at these numbers!

And, minimum wage based on the hours that I worked is not a bad start!

Direct selling is not a get rich quick scheme. It is an honest living for an honest day's work. The only difference is that you get out of it exactly what you put into it. So, find what you enjoy to do and do it! Being happy isn't about the money, it's about enjoying life doing what you love to do!

I love Avon because it is easy to sell, it's flexible, and I see the fruits of my efforts -- and best of all, I get to KEEP my profits!

Click HERE to buy Avon

Rule #2 in Direct Selling: Accommodate the Customer

The second rule to direct selling is to always accommodate the customer. If the customer wants you to sit with them for an hour to talk, do so. This is how you build rapport. This is how you get to know your customer's needs and desires. This is how you can make suggestions that they will be grateful for and buy.

I am thankful that the quarantine measures are easing. However, there is still need to accommodate.

For instance, yesterday, I knocked on doors at a senior living apartment complex. The first customer was sitting outside on her porch. She said, "You are an answer to prayer!" I sat with her nearly an hour as she browsed through my catalog, looked at the products in my basket I was carrying, and talking about her needs and her situation. By the time I left her, she had bought over $50 worth of products, half of it from the basket of products I had on-hand already. I am so glad I stayed and took the time to accommodate her!

The other day at Wal-mart, an elderly lady was putting groceries in her car. I asked her if she needed an Avon Lady. She said, "No, I need help getting this water into my car!" She was about a head shorter than me and very frail-looking and thin. I said, "Yes, ma'am! Let me help you with that!" She was grateful, and bought some Skin-so-Soft from me.

At another door at the senior living apartment complex I was at yesterday, a man answered the door. I introduced myself and offered to sell him some of the men's cologne in my basket. He asked me to come in. "I don't need the Avon, but my wife wants to see what you have!" I said, "Sure!" Then he handed me a disposable mask to wear and asked if I wouldn't mind putting it on first. Of course, I accommodated him! And, I sold another $10 worth of Avon while I was there. She asked if I had anything for arthritis in her feet. OF COURSE I did!

If you aren't willing to accommodate (and sometimes that means to serve) your customers, you aren't going to get very far in direct sales. Direct selling allows you to have versatility in how you serve your customers.

1st Rule of Success in Direct Selling: Don't stay home.

1st Rule of Success in Direct Selling:

Go where the customers are.

Don't stay home and hope the customers gravitate toward you. They will, but not as quick as you need them to.

You have to get out of the house, your car, or where ever you are stuck at and actually engage.

If you do not engage, you cannot communicate.

If you cannot communicate, you cannot advertise your wares.

If you do not advertise, you cannot close a sale.

If you cannot close a sale, you cannot make money.

If you cannot make money, you cannot pay your bills.

And if you cannot pay your bills, you cannot run a business.

And so the circle turns.

The more I study this guy, the more I like him. He's crude, obnoxious and ambitious. Aside from that, he is one of the greatest opportunists alive. Like me. Like I want to be. There is so much I can learn from him...while chewing the meat and spitting out the bones...

Getting Back My Groove...

Hello, World!

I have worked a straight 5 days at the restaurant. Tonight, I'll be the graveyard cook in training for that shift.

I really think this job is good for me. It is helping me to get back into shape. My legs feel so much better than they did when I first started.

I have always liked to have jobs that kept me moving constantly because it is good for my health. This job is, as my friend who visited the store yesterday said, "better than a gym membership". LOL

I'm REALLY looking forward to getting that first paycheck though. God actually came through "RIGHT ON TIME" once again!

Thank you, Jesus!

My Milo is having troubles jumping onto the couch and bed. His bones are starting to ache, I think. I guess he's about getting that age. He's 7 years old this month. Poor baby. Going to see if I can get him some arthritis formula that will help him next time I go get groceries.

He's still active, though. He and Otis chase each other around a lot and wrestle. He just can't seem to make that extra "push" it takes for him to jump onto higher places.

I am still selling Avon. So please make your order for Campaign 24 ASAP! Just click HERE to order online and have it delivered directly to YOU from Avon (I still get credit if you use THIS link!)

Have a blessed day!

Tooth-aches and Sales

Monday I spent the day delivering as many books to previous customers as I could. I went and visited with a cousin who was in from out of town, and even sold her a little bit of Avon.

I also gave out books to family members while I was there.

On Tuesday, I had a tooth-ache from you know where. It incapacitated me. I was either nursing it, or sleeping through-out the day.

I tried to go out and distribute books, but I ended up riding around in a circle because I was in so much pain, and coming back to the house.

Today, the tooth-ache was still there, but the pain had subsided somewhat...so I went to the local Wal-mart, bought some more tooth-ache medicine and some aspirin, and gave out a few books. I was able to get one $25 order before I decided to call it a day and go home to finish nursing my mouth.

Maybe the tooth-ache will be gone by tomorrow. It's not getting worse. That's a plus.

I've learned to make cloves my friend, though.

I have about 3 new phone numbers to list, also.

Tomorrow, I have to make my bi-weekly trip to Flower Acres to get some free produce that we need badly (I had 4 wieners and some oatmeal to eat yesterday, and about the same today). Then, have a couple of deliveries to make before I come home to start my call backs for this campaign.

Have a blessed day!

Rainy Day

Hello, World!

Today I spent the day delivering to as many customers as I could. I went to the bank, made a deposit, and then got calls from more customers to deliver to.

I sat at the Pitt Grill for awhile and labeled some books, gave out some more books, then it started raining.

I came home and went down my previous customer list, which notes which campaign they received a book, and I labeled and packaged proper books and flyers for each of them to deliver in the next few days.

Maybe those who haven't ordered during the last few campaigns will finally order. I sure could use a great campaign.

In two weeks, Avon will start selling Christmas products, so you might want to stay tuned and check out my Avon website.

I'll finish off the night labeling the rest of my books for new customers.

Ya'll have a blessed night.

The 100

Today was HOT.

I left the house about 1:45 PM and went to the local Walmart and parked my car. Then I gathered up my books and started walking the parking lot, asking every lady I could if they needed an Avon Lady and showing them the catalog.

I talked to 100 People today.

20 said they wanted a book and that they would call me.

2 said they sold Avon and thought I was really working hard.

1 said she lived too far away. I showed her the website and explained that she could order online, and that I am only a phone call away if she needed me. She exclaimed, "WOW! Avon has really come a long way!"

2 said they had never ordered Avon before but would like to look at the book.

3 gave me their phone number.

5 said they had an Avon Lady already.

All the rest said they weren't interested. 77 said "No".

Not bad for a day's work.

I am out of catalogs for Campaign 21 already, and am only 2 days into the campaign. But, I still have about 100 Mini-catalogs to give out.

I'm hot and tired.

Canvassing Neighborhoods

Yesterday, I spent all day knocking on doors. I left home at 2 PM and came back in at 6 PM.

It was hot and tiring work. If someone answered the door, I introduced myself holding up the Avon brochure. If they were interested, I would give them a book with instructions on how to contact me, showing them the information on the back, and making sure they saw the website address.

If they were not interested, I took a move from Jesus's play-book and shook the dirt from my feet as I exited the property.

If they were not home, I hung a flyer on their door.

When I returned home, I was hot, and tired, and my clothes were clinging to me from the sweat. I was happy to sit down.

And, disappointed.

I spent four hours and didn't get one phone number. I gave out maybe ten books and hung quite a few flyers.

Today, I had to meet a customer at the bank so she could pick up her order and pay for it. It was after 5 PM when she and I rendezvoused, so I decided to knock on a few more doors. After an hour, I came home -- just as disappointed.

Tomorrow, I have to do call-backs on the numbers I've already collected. I have another customer who is coming by to pick up my last two bottles of Skin-So-Soft.

Then, I have decided on Saturday, I will stick to working the parking lots. That seems to work so much better, and I am not nearly as wore out at the end of the day.

Yes, I think I'm done with knocking on doors. At least until the weather cools off and I can stay at it a whole lot longer.

What works the best?

Yesterday I went to my usual spot at Walmart to distribute my books and after about 30 minutes and collecting about 4 phone numbers, the manager came out and said he got a call from someone who complained and asked me to leave.

Now, it doesn't make sense why someone would complain, since I was well away from the door and only holding up my books asking the ladies if they needed an Avon Lady, and only offering to give the books to those who really wanted one. He said I couldn't be selling things outside their door.

Of course I sweetly exclaimed, "But, sir! I'm not selling anything! I'm simply giving away free books!"

He said I couldn't give away anything either. Sigh...so I submitted and left. Besides, there is another store just down the road and it was busier. LOL

Today, I decided to try cold calling with very little success. I did manage to leave messages on about 15 answering machines, though. Most of the numbers in the phone book I had were either not working or no one was home. Very few of them even had an answering machine. Of three pages in the phone book, I only talked to about 5 people directly. That's sad.

I don't think I'll be doing that again anytime soon. But, no one can say I am not trying everything!

So far, what seems to be working the best is walking busy parking lots at local stores talking to prospective customers. I think I'll keep doing that.

But, I have a lot of products in my cart I still need to sell, and for that, knocking on doors works the best. Tomorrow, I will be doing that.

I am also thinking of hanging out at the city bus terminal some with my cart.

The weather will be cooling off soon so I can start putting my table up again in some places. I give that another month.

In the Galleria

Texarkana has an area out on Richmond Road, in what used to be an area called "Richmond Ranch", that we call "The Galleria" today. It is where all the shops in town converge.

I guess since most businesses found it too expensive to remain confined to the Texarkana Mall, they all moved over there in the business park. On the other side of Richmond Road is Super One Foods, Sam's Club and a few more shops.

I haunted that area today giving out Avon Books and collecting phone numbers for Campaign 19.

I gave out about 25 books and took down 10 phone numbers. Then, I had about 50 books left that weren't labeled for me to give out. So, about 5:30 PM, I came home to label my books and rest.

While I was out there, I had one prospective customer give me her number and say, "I just want to tell you, I have a LOT of respect for anyone who will go out and beat the pavement in this heat!"

I answered, saying, "I got bills to pay just like everyone else. This is my job. I work it!"

She shook my hand and said, "I can see that!"

Avon isn't just a hobby to me. It's a career. And, just like any job, it requires me to go out and actually work it. If I sit at home, my business will slow to a crawl and I'll lose my customers. I can't wait for customers find me. I have to go where the customers are.

Finishing up Deliveries

Today, I made the last of my Campaign 17 deliveries (except for one that is due to be delivered after the 1st of the month).

Then, I went to the bank and made my deposit at Wal-Mart. (My bank is inside the store).

Afterward, I walked the parking lot seeking customers for about 30 minutes.

I walked up to one lady in particular and said, "Hi! Do you need an Avon Lady?" I held up the book.

She said, "Yes, as a matter of fact I do! I've been looking for one! I even went online to search for a representative, but no one was close enough..."

I said, "Well, now you have one!" I took her number to call her back.

I went and bought the bus tickets from the "Bus Passes for the Homeless" campaign that ended on July 31. But, the Mission was closed by the time I got there, so I'll have to wait to give them the tickets I bought until another day.

I ended up with 4 new numbers to call, and after 30 minutes, I decided to go visit my mom, on my way to carry a book to another customer close by her that requested one.

After that, I came home and decided to do call backs. I took another $60 worth of orders, and still have 15 numbers left to call because they were not answering.

This campaign is slowly coming together, but it looks promising!

Don't forget to get your order in before Campaign 18 ends on the 19th!

Avon at the Produce Line

Hello, World!

While I am trying to get my Avon Business to build up, I am taking advantage of any opportunity to save money on food and supplies.

Flower Acres Baptist Church gives away free produce to the public on every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. The line of cars is long and I usually go prepared to sit and wait in my car about 2 to 3 hours as we slowly make our way up the line for them to fill our trunks with produce.

We never know what we are going to get, but you can bet that whatever we get will be a lot!

Today, I received 4 bags of onions, 2 cartons of strawberries 5 packages of celery, 6 heads of iceberg lettuce, 3 heads of Romaine Lettuce, a bag of Apples, 2 coconuts and 8 bags of grapes.

While I sat in the hot car waiting for the line to move up, I took advantage of the time I had to label all the Avon books I had with me in the car. I had to get out of my car a couple of times to move books from the back seat to the front, then back again as they were labeled.

A lady across the street saw me. She came over to my car and asked, "Are you selling Avon?"

I said, "Yes, Ma'am!"

"Can I have a book?"

"Well of course you can!"

She took her book back across the road and started looking through it. Shortly, a lady got out of the car in front of me and came to my window.

"Was that an Avon book you just gave her?" she asked.

"Yes, Ma'am. Would you like one!"

"I sure would!"

I thought it was neat how I could just sit there in my car and customers gravitated to me. LOL

It is why I decided to sell Avon. The product sells itself. All it needs is an Avon label. It is so easy to gain Avon customers.

And, then, God showed up.

When I left the house today from New Boston, my gas tank was nearly on empty. I had $3.00 in my purse (and a check I hadn't cashed yet because it was post-dated...) So I was worried about what I was going to do to get home. While I sat there labeling my books, I contemplated trying to sell some of the perfumes I had in my back seat for some cash.

As I pulled out of the produce line, I called my mom who lives in Redwater and told her that I had some stuff for her. I always share my produce. I figured if I could make it there, I could borrow a few dollars for gas.

Then, my phone rang. It was a customer who lived near where I was who was ready for her delivery.

THANK YOU, JESUS!

I made the delivery, and left her with her Avon and a bag of onions and a head of lettuce. She gave me her money and told me to keep the change. I was happy (and so was she!)

Then, I went to a friend's house who was struggling, and I left her some onions, lettuce, cabbage and celery and grapes. She was happy.

Then, I got to thinking. My Avon order should be home by now. I got gas with the money my customer paid me and went home to unload my car and grab my mom's order.

I took her a coconut, some celery, lettuce, onions and grapes. She paid me for her Avon and was happy. She went on and on about how much she liked the Rare Pearls perfume she bought.

Then, as I drove back home, I remembered I promised a lady to stop by and show her my men's cologne collection that she was wanting to buy for her son. So when I got back to New Boston, I stopped by her home. She chose three items and set up an appointment for me to deliver it tomorrow, when she had the money.

I got home and put all my Avon in bags to get ready for delivery.

Tomorrow, I'll start making deliveries and call-backs for the next order to go in.

Whew! What a blessed day!

I hope yours is!

Irate House Wives and Avon

Hi, World!

Yesterday while I was door-knocking, I pulled over on the side of a street I was planning to canvass to label my Avon books with my name and phone number and web address, when a young man pulled out of his driveway and stopped his car next to mine and asked,

"Are you okay?"

I thought, "What a nice young man!" Then, I held up a book and told him, "I'm fine. I'm selling Avon. Would you like a book?"

He laughed and pointed out that guys might not be interested in make-up. I quickly told him, "Oh, but Avon is a whole lot more than make-up! We got great products for men, too! Colognes, after shave conditioners, deodorants, soap-on-a-rope, and there is a lot more stuff!"

He said, "Well, probably not. But my wife might be interested."

About that time, a blond lady came stomping out of her drive toward my car. She looked angry. I said, "Uh oh. She is probably wondering who the heck you are talking to..." About that time she rudely yells out,

"Who are YOU!"

I smiled and said, "The Avon Lady. Would you like a book?" The young man started driving off.

"No, thank you," she curtly answered, shaking her fist at him as he drove off. "Yeah! Get your drunk a** gone!" she yelled.

I figured I wouldn't knock on her door any time soon...LOL

Today, I went to Texarkana and deposited my money. Then, I went to a grocery store down the road and sat in the parking lot and labeled about 20 books. Then, as women came out of the store, I met them at their cars and asked, "Do you need an Avon Lady?"

If they said yes, I handed them a book and got their phone number.

I gave out 15 books and took 11 phone numbers in less than an hour an a half...and it was MUCH easier than knocking on doors.

I'm gonna have to do that more often.

I am so looking forward to call back day.

My Avon order should be here tomorrow. I'm looking forward to that as well.

Have a blessed day!

Sweating it...

I just got home from door-knocking, once again. It was so hot outside, I was sweating. My T-shirt was soaked with sweat. I can imagine how I looked to the customers who answered the door. LOL

I ended up giving out 17 books, collecting 5 more phone numbers and I have an appointment to see a lady at her house tomorrow with some men's cologne for her to buy for her son. She might want something for herself, too...She was too busy at the moment (she had an appointment with her kid's teacher).

Then, tomorrow I have to go to Texarkana to do some door knocking before I go to church, and I have another delivery to make tomorrow night.

I'm tired and wet with sweat, and praying for relief!

God meant it when He said,

Genesis 3
19 In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.

Last night when I got home from work I took a nutritional supplement that is sold by Avon for restful sleep. I figured it would take me a few hours for it to kick into effect.

Sure enough, around 9 p.m. I started getting sleepy. By 10:30 I was in bed. It is 6 a.m. and I've had the best sleep I've had in days.

So if you look at your Avon catalog and you find the Espira section, I urge you to look at those supplements. Avon is well-known for putting out quality products and this is no different. I think I'm going to start taking the energy supplements as well.

Another Hot Avon Day

Today I finished up my call-backs from the phone numbers I have collected, and I ended up with over $500 in orders for this campaign! WooHOO!

I'll definitely keep collecting phone numbers when I give out books.

I did a bunch of door-knocking. I gave out about 20 books, collected 8 phone numbers, delivered $12 worth of orders and sold a skin-so-soft for $7. Before I left home, I took another $50 worth of orders. I also set up my $100 gift certificate winner with an account to order off of. (He was happy. He said his wife and daughter will benefit from his account). Not a bad day -- except that it was HOT.

I completed 3 whole streets before the end of the day.

Also, I have ALL my bills paid except two, one is paying back on my credit I had to use while I wait for my money for the deliveries I'm making, and the other is my internet bill --- then I need to buy food. I have until the end of the month...All things are possible with God.

One of the things I love about going door to door is the people I meet. Today, one lady was in the process of moving, and had missed my knock. She heard me next door and waited by my car until I got back, just so she could buy some Skin-So-Soft. I gave her a book and my web address, and she told me to tell all my friends to come get her furniture she was setting by the curb and wasn't taking with her.

WooHOO! I'm on a roll!

Have a blessed day!

Avon On-hand Profits

Hello, World!

I am used to getting up around noon because I stay up to work on marketing my websites at night, so I go to sleep late. But, this morning, I got up at 9 AM to bathe and leave the house for an appointment meet-up at Wal-Mart at 11 AM in Texarkana (approximately 25 mile drive from my home).

The customer bought and paid for $19 worth of Skin-so-soft.

I had another appointment in Texarkana around 4 PM, so instead of going back home, I took advantage of the time in between to do some door-knocking. I was able to collect two phone numbers, then decided to try to catch another customer at home I had a delivery for in the area. She paid me $28 for her order, then ordered another $20 worth of Avon.

I then went back to the street I was on to do more knocking, when I got a phone call from the daughter of the customer I was supposed to meet at 4 PM. She wanted to know what Perfumes I had on-hand. She lived down the street from her mother, so I immediately went to see her. She ended up paying me $36 for some perfumes she found she liked, and took a book to order more from Avon later.

Since she informed me that her mother was home, I went ahead and collected the $8 from her mother and decided it had been a profitable enough day to go ahead and come home. Besides, today is payday for my house-mate, who owes me rent -- and we are looking forward to getting some groceries in the house, which I have to be able to transport him to buy.

I am now washing clothes and waiting for dinner tonight.

Would you believe I am almost out Skin-So-Soft again?

Have a blessed day!

P.S. I forgot to mention, I was walking down the street doing door-to*door yesterday and I found a Regions Bank Card on the street. I asked all the houses around if they knew this person but no one did. I didn't tell them why. Today I called the bank and told them I had found this person's card and the bank closed the card and thanked me.

Then, I thought about seeing if she was on FB. I contacted her to try to let her know, but I don't know if she got the message because she hadn't posted in a while ... hope the card was found before money got stolen.

Bank guy said, "I don't know of anyone who would do what you just did. Thank you."

Made me feel all warm and fuzzy...LOL

Just #showingintegrity

Cucumbers and Avon

Hello, World!

I woke up around 1 PM (I stay up late nights to work on the computer...) and I got bathed and dressed for the day. I packed up my car and then was on my way to Texarkana to make a delivery and do some door knocking. As I neared Hooks, I received a phone call from a friend who said she had some cucumbers for me. I told her, "Oh, WOW! Thanks, but I'm on my way to Texarkana right now. I have a delivery to make. You can sit them on my door step if you want!" Then I told her how to find my house.

She said I gave good directions. LOL

When I got to Texarkana with my delivery, the lady I was delivering to wasn't home. It was still a little early, so I called and left a message for her to call me when she got home, that I was in the neighborhood, knocking on doors.

The first house I came to, the man wanted some of the Skin-so-Soft I had with me. But he couldn't buy it until next week. So I took down his information and scheduled a visit for next week.

The next house I came to was an older lady. She was eager to get a book, but unable to order today. I showed her a bottle of my Skin-so-Soft and explained that I was selling them for just $7.00 and she immediately went to her purse to get some money for it.

Then, my customer I was delivering to called. I delivered the Avon and collected the money then went back to do some more door knocking. After knocking on doors for two blocks, I went to Taco Tico to cool off for a bit. Then, I returned to where I left off to continue my work. I gave out about ten books and had two phone numbers at around 6 PM. I decided I needed one more phone number (to fulfill the "Power of Three") when a Facebook friend I had helped out with information about how to obtain much needed groceries that she badly needed and had heard about me from a friend, called.

After playing phone tag on messenger, I was finally able to stay connected long enough to get her address. She was in Wake Village, just around the corner from where I was, so I made the trip over there.

I misread the house number I had written down and went to the wrong address. When the lady answered the door, I mentioned the name of the lady I was intending to see. She said, "Oh no, she doesn't live here. But I think she lives on this street somewhere. What are you selling?"

I told her I was an Avon Independent Sales Rep. I asked her if she wanted a book, and then I took down her information to make a call back. Wallah! Number three...but I still needed to see my friend.

I realized I had read the address wrong and finally made it to the right house. She hugged my neck and said how delighted she was to finally meet me. She told her fiance' who was there with her, "This girl saved my life!" She said she finally asked for my assistance after five different people told her that she should meet me.

"Am I really that famous?" I laughed. She said, "Apparently SO!"

She bought two of my Skin-So-Soft bottles. I came home with $40 more than I left home with this morning, and one order, 3 new phone numbers and about 8 addresses to do call backs on.

Not a bad day.

When I got home, there was a bucket of cucumbers waiting for me.

I am so blessed!

Hope yours is too!