Becoming friends with No

Hi All!

First if you're reading this, thank you for your support! :-)

I unpacked the boxes of the supplies that Silpada sent me. They have everything lined up and organized. A little overwhelming all at once....but you know what? I don't have to read it all at once! They have a notebook of ideas on how to get started, goal setting (something I need desperately to learn ...again). Forms to help organize your customer/hostess information. Tricks of the trade from other reps. The best thing, I think, though is that I am free to run my business as I like - these are basically suggestions that have worked for other people.

One thing I read that will help me in my life outside of Silpada as well is, to remember when you're talking to people about being a hostess, or becoming a rep, it's just your job to let them know the opportunity is available. You're not responsible for the "Yes", or "No".

As my friends and family know, "No" and I do not get along - at least when it's being said to me. I have no trouble saying it to other people :-). Just get the info out there, whether it's about Silpada, or family business, or "day job". That makes hearing an occasional "No" not personal, and a lot easier to take. Of course, clarifying that "No" may really mean just "not now" helps as well.

And when I get scared, know what I do? Layer on the silver baby! Then I feel like a Queen, and they are never scared, right? right? Right.

I sent out my first hostess packages this weekend. It's starting to feel like a real business.

Wish me luck! Oh wait, you already have - thanks!