Reflections on a business venture

So I have sorely neglected my blog because my life sort of exploded with my Jamberry business.  I joined in June of 2014 and now have a team of 33 ladies and promoted to Team Manager.  I am sort of flabbergasted really at now much I've earned and how I've steadily worked at growing my business and how FUN it has been succeeding.

I joined just for the product discount, because I liked the product and I knew I was going to be buying a lot of these little nail wraps. Now the income from Jamberry pays for the extras for our family and I am saving up for a vacation to Great Wolf in the fall.

I learned some important lessons along the way.  When you first start out you are SOOO excited and want to succeed SOOO bad that you risk turning people off with your fervor.  Don't be desperate let people discover that these wraps are FUN and EASY and they sell themselves.  My best piece of advice is to get out of the friend zone as fast as you possibly can.  Your business will be all the stronger for it.  Find ways to expand your networks - try a new Meetup group or take up a social hobby.  Don't be afraid to ask for business but when you do ask, don't be salesy or desperate.  

I discovered that I REALLY like helping and mentoring my team.  I get a greater sense of accomplishment from helping them promote than from my own sales.  I diligently work my business and make sure that I lead my team by example, I am always looking to learn new things to share with them and love the sense of family we have built.

I am so excited to see where the next year leads us.