Another Tupperware meeting?

Last night I attended yet another meeting hosted by my director, Valli. If you had asked me when I signed up for Tupperware in January of this year if I am willing to attend meetings, go to training sessions, and go to rallies, my response would have been a resounding, "No!"

I have changed my mind. Part of the reason my thinking has changed is a result of our sagging economy. The fact is that I had signed up for this job thinking I could earn a little extra cash. Turns out I need this job. I hadn't planned for the financial strain our family is experiencing. I am grateful to have an opportunity to increase income for my family without having to abandon our family business or have regular office hours that interfere with time designated for my family. Tupperware fits the need.

The second reason is that Valli has been such a huge encouragement in the business. She has me convinced that I really can do this. I have always hated sales. My mother can sell anything. Growing up I would be handed an Avon sack and be instructed to run it up to the neighbor's house. I hated this chore because I was (am) basically shy. It still takes a great deal of "sucking it up" to force myself to make the calls required to generate business. Valli has me convinced I can learn how to do this and do it well. When I consider the extra meetings as training sessions, I find it much easier to find the time to attend them.

At last night's New Consultant Training session, my new friend Ashley and I got some personal training by Valli who is a pro. She gave us a set of 10 challenges to meet within the next four weeks. Had she handed me this list a month ago, I would have considered them impossible. Having received them last night, I realized I have already crossed off seven of them. I couldn't believe it! But the reason I was able to do this is because I am relying on Valli to lead me in the right direction. I have to trust that she really knows what she is doing and to do as she instructs - even if it is out of my comfort zone. And it is paying off.

In January, I had one party. In February I had two. This month I believe I will have 6 or so. Valli's teaching is taking hold and I am learning how to be a successful Tupperware consultant! As I build my own team of consultants, I will work hard to emulate what Valli is teaching and I will encourage and instruct my team members how to build their own successful business.

Becoming a consultant is easier than ever before. After paying for the kit (a bargain price for a some of the best pieces Tupperware offers), each new consultant is required to have only one party within 30 days. That's it! After the one party, each person should be able to tell if this is something they really want to pursue. And with a terrific upline that includes the likes of Valli, well anyone can succeed.

If you know someone who wants to earn an extra $100 a month, or if you know someone who wants a career that is flexible and family-friendly, have them give me a call. Could be that Tupperware will be the perfect fit for them too.