Lessons in Selling

I wanted to share this little tidbit that happened to me yesterday. My best friends mom works on the same project I do and, consequently, works within walking distance of me. She was visiting our office and stopped by to say hello. In the middle of our conversation my avon brochures (hanging up in my cube) caught her eye and she inquired. Turns out, she's been looking for an Avon rep since moving out to Indiana and she is a very good purchaser! I say this to say you never know who a potential customer can be until you put yourself out there. I was too afraid to promote myself when, if I had, I could've gotten a major purchase last campaign! LOSE THE SHYNESS! Approach people and put yourself out there so people will know. The worst thing they can say is no...