You can't MAKE me.

I'm not really one for "sales".  I don't like being pressured, whatsoever, into buying.  To be honest, I've often chosen to go without rather than succumb...

(Herein the title comes into play...  Hey?!?  I am NOT stubborn.  lol) 

Nor do I ever want to pressure someone else into buying something they do not want or need. Meanwhile, my husband spent much of his childhood years in a flea market; selling.  He's quite talented at making 'most anything sound desirable; loves selling and being sold to; or is it the being schmoozled part he enjoys?  lol

He and I started managing dental offices 10 years ago.  At first I was uncomfortable "selling", but was pleasantly surprised listening to my husband asking our patients, "What do YOU want to do?" in regards to their dental treatment.  He wasn't "selling", he was first informing (options) and then helping them achieve their goals.  Nice.

Many of our patients in the beginning had *never* been to a dentist.  Many were missing FRONT teeth.  They told us they never smiled any more; always had their hands over their mouth.  These same people BEAMED when they had their new teeth and hugged us as they left; they couldn't stop smiling.  I wasn't selling.  I was giving people what they wanted and felt very good about it.  I needed this extreme to realize that I can offer goods and services and be successful without pressuring, without "selling".
Now I venture into direct sales; multi-level marketing even.  I'm "supposed to be" selling the millionaire dollar dream, selling to and recruiting everyone who will listen, and talking louder to those that aren't listening yet, right?  Not if I want loyal, long-term customers.  Not if I want a team of consultants who will still be around in a few months.  Not in my stubborn opinion... So I'm taking it slower---not pushing; just sharing my information, listening to what others want and enjoying the process (meeting some wonderful people that I wouldn't have otherwise). 

Like you, I hope. 

What are your thoughts on selling?

~~carleen

I Need Scents

scents/cents/sense

A fun play on words… Scentsy wickless candle customers need scents for their warmers. I need to make cents so a fun Scentsy "hobby" makes sense. Yes, I’m silly and grateful for my children who help keep me that way.

Soooo, on March 23rd, 2010, I DOVE into Scentsy. I love the products and I love the business model; my business grows as I help others grow their businesses.

'love it.

But now I need exposure. No one’s buying if no one’s knowing… More diving, but this time into Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and b-l-o-g-g-i-n-g. The former were relatively comfortable for me; short tidbits of info, but the latter is DAUNTING. A daily blog post? What do I possibly have to say that anyone would want to follow?

So far my favorite part of networking has been the social aspect; getting to know others and their stories. So tell me, how did you get here to blog world?