REVIEW: Anew Clinical Resurfacing Expert Smoothing Fluid

I am a complete skeptic, as stated in early posts, when it comes to the promises made by skin care lines.  Yes even Avon, and they are my bread and butter.  But after trying the Reversalist regimen from the Avon Anew line, well I was sold that yes indeed, it did wonders for my skin.

In Campaign 4, Avon releases the latest product in the Anew line, in conjunction with the 20 year anniversary of the introduction of the Anew line of products.  This new product is Anew Clinical Resurfacing Expert Smoothing Fluid.  Avon says it is "79% as effective as a professional microdermabrasion".  My skepticism was on full on alert.  We were given samples of this product at our last district sales meeting so I took it home and decided before I tried to sell my customers on this I'd try it for myself. 

I have some deep pitting around my chin and lower jawline from battling adult acne in my early 30's and would love to be able to afford a microdermabrasion treatment for it, or a quick lift face lift.  But I am nervous about any cosmetic surgical procedure and they are pricy.  So imagine my delight when I started to see improvements in my skin from using this product!

The first morning my skin did feel amazing.  I'm 2 weeks into this addition to my regular skin care regimen and I LOVE this product.  Yes, there is a visible difference, the over all look of my troubled skin is improved.  I am looking forward to seeing what 8-10 weeks out will look like.  I am completely sold on this product and highly recommend it.  I love when I try something and can tell my customers that yes it really does what it says!  The texture of my skin is much better.

Anew Clinical Resurfacing Expert Smoothing Fluid is available in Avon Campaign 4, for an introductory price of $20.  Normally $38 it is on sale this one time, you do not want to miss this.  A little bit goes a very long way!

It is available through my Avon online store now!!! Orders of $30 or more ship FREE.  And remember, Avon has a satisfaction guarantee, if you are not happy with the product they will refund your money.

Back On The Tracks

Over the holidays I let a few minor bumps derail my Avon choo-choo but I'm back in the engine and this locomotive is picking up steam! 

I've learned how to break down a goal, get it into a business plan, and my plan says $75,000 in personal sales for 2012, McConnell Club member, and Executive Unit Leader with 100 reps in my first generation.  I can taste the success now.  Just this past week and into today, I've signed up 3 new reps and two of my first generation have each signed up a couple more.  This business rocks our worlds!

I've seen 'mailbox money', my leadership bonus checks, of $125, which is 125 reasons every 2 weeks to keep working this, in addition to my commissions from sales.  I made President's Recognition Program so I now make 40% commission.  This is sweet.  But it is far from enough for me to begin to get comfy.  See, I want total financial freedom, like my idols in Avon, Lisa Wilber and Barb Avery have achieved.  Last weekend at our kick of rally for our division, I got to listen to reps from right here in Ohio some within my division, that have achieved the Senior Executive Leader level, making far in excess of 6 figures.  I want that. I WILL have that.  I have the hunger for the top,  I will get there.

My team is growing and I'm always looking for enthusiastic, motivate women and men (yes MEN, we have one now in our team and hope to have more) that have ambition to work toward their goals.  It isn't expensive, $20 is all you need if you aren't local to me, to launch a career that will change your life.  Doesn't matter where you are, I will train you, help you, teach you all you need to reach YOUR goals.

The economy is long from being strong again, but at Avon, sales are growing.  Jobs are scarce, money is tight, and the cost of everything is on the rise.  Make excuses, or make money, you cannot do both.  But I can show you how to make money and achieve your dreams.

To join my team just go to www.startavon.com and use reference code: bredestege-gard to get started in your career! 

A Story to Inspire

I invite you to read my other blog today,  for this post, it will encourage you and uplift your day. 

Heather's Story

Why do Some People Make It In Network Marketing and Others Don't?

Today I'm posting a 'guest' article written by Dana Wilde of The Mind Aware:

Why do Some People Make It In Network Marketing and Others Don't?


 Recently I was listening to an interview with Frank Kern, the Internet Guru, and he was talking about why most people don't make it in Internet Marketing. It occurred to me the reasons he referenced could also be applied to network marketing as well.



So why don't people make it in network marketing? . . . 1) Some Never Start. In some cases, after a person signs up and receives a distributor kit, they simply forget about buying the kit and never actually make the commitment to start working their businesses as a business. Some people might never actually book one single party, or if they do get around to booking a party, they never get around to booking another one. Or, sometimes a person has great intentions about starting but somehow finds something else which takes priority. Also, many people are just plain scared to start a business and never actually take part in the the most important task in network marketing . . . talking to people.

2) Some Might Start and Then Hit an Obstacle and Quit. Anyone who starts a business, anywhere, in any field, will at some point face an obstacle. It's a given. At this point, a person must decide if he or she will continue running the business or quit. It's no different in network marketing and direct sales. The real difference between those who make it in network marketing and those who don't are simple: the types of thoughts a person has when facing an obstacle and how a person reacts to a setback is the sole determining factor between successful network marketing businesses and ones which never get off the ground.

Remember . . . thoughts determine whether we make it or not. Nothing else.

A person who won't make it will always think:

"This is never going to work."
"I'm no good at this."
"People aren't interested in this product."
"My timing is bad."
"The economy is bad."
"This is too much work."

A person who makes it will always think:

"How could I have avoided this?"
"How can I improve my business so this doesn't happen again?"
"What have I learned from this?"
"That was a fluke."
"One little bump in the road isn't going to stop me!"
"What good came out of this situation?"

Obstacles and challenges are a natural part of doing business and the unsuccessful network marketer, who focuses on setbacks as a way to justify quitting or stopping short, will never fully understand what a fantastic opportunity was sitting right there in their own laps.

On the other hand, the successful network marketer will seize the opportunity to start their own business, get to the top of their organizations, and confidently see everything through to the end no matter the obstacle or setback.

We don't have to do too much to be successful. It really is easy to make it!

We just have to . . .

* Start. This might sound too simple . . . and it is . . . but it's the most important step you'll ever make!

* Think differently about obstacles. Accept challenges as a normal part of business.

* Use setbacks to your advantage and think to yourself . . . . "How can I make money on this?"

* Keep going. And follow it through to the end.



If you know of someone who could benefit from this short article, please forward it on Facebook, Twitter, or via email. Thanks so much for your support!

Dana Wilde is founder of The Mind Aware, at http://www.themindaware.com. The Mind Aware is dedicated to helping network marketers, direct sales people, and party plan entrepreneurs attain success in their businesses quickly, simply, and to have fun doing it.

Thanks To My Team!

My team is doing great and I totally appreciate their hard work.  Yes they are my down-line, but they run their own business and I am simply their support.  Daily I email all 25 women in my down-line with what I call my daily Rep Pep.  It is something I write up to inspire them, along with a sales tip for gaining new customers.

I read every day, authors that have made it in sales, like Joe Girard and Avon's own Lisa Wilber.  I want my 'team' to be motivate and aim for those stars of financial freedom.  I am also available  to them whenever they have a question or need advice or assistance.  It is part of my job.   I love this job, and I know that this will all pay off not only for me but for them!

This business can be discouraging at times.  Recruit prospects set appointments with you then don't show up.  You put together a kit so they can get their own Avon business off the ground.  You block off  time to meet, set up the appointment, even confirm it, and then the 'recruit' doesn't show up and doesn't bother to call.  Time is precious to us all, both the recruit and the rep. The recruit would not be pleased if she set aside time from her job, kids, etc and the rep signing her up did not show up or call to reschedule.  And yet they do it to us all of the time.

Today I had an appointment with a recruit  and she made my day!  She thanked me for getting back to her so quickly.  She initiated online contact with Avon yesterday early evening, and I received the information and called her within a very short period of time.  She was very impressed with the speedy reply and was eager to be a part of my team for that reason.  I needed that boost as my sales are not where I need them this campaign.

When I returned from the appointment I had an email asking me to 'please stop littering" a yard with my brochures, despite the fact that I toss on driveways. I am very careful to do so.  One little negative threatened to derail my entire positive afternoon.  But I work hard to remember what my idol in Avon says, go for the 'no'. She also says if you aren't being asked to stop by someone,  the you aren't trying hard enough.

So, while redirecting  my thoughts back to the positive rails, I received a great email from one of my down-line, thanking me for the daily emails and support, and for encouraging her with them, she said it energizes her. That  made my entire day!

I have such a rocking team! Thanks you very marvelous women!

The Golden Rule

One of the interesting things about Avon, beyond the fact that you can make a mint at it, is the way some folks treat the Avon Lady. 

I read a book recently called, "Don't Shoot Me, I'm Just The Avon Lady" and found it funny what this poor woman endured over the years just trying to make an honest living and keep food on her table.  As I've encountered similar situations as an Avon Lady, I've often wondered whatever happened to the Golden Rule.  You know the one, 'treat others as you would want to be treated'.  Let me explain.

In order to have a customer base one must get their brochures into as many hands as possible.  Not unlike 'The Door Store',  a bunch of printed ads that arrive weekly on the driveway apron or hanging on the mailbox in a plastic bag, we Avon reps need to mass distribute our catalogs.  Some reps chose to go door  to door and hang them.  This is fine if homes are close together and there are not a lot of steps.  Not to mention one needs a LOT of free time to do it this way if you plan to distribute any large number.  And it is a numbers game, to gain a few customers you end up distributing several hundred brochures.

Because I distribute 600-1000 books a campaign, I've taken to using the roll and toss method.  I learned it reading other rep's stories.  I put the brochures in the plastic bags, roll them, put a rubber band around them, then drive along throwing them on driveways like the paper boy would do.  Based on the number of customers I have, I would say this method works.  I have more this way than when I hung them on doors.  Also, once someone orders from me I include brochures in their orders and then will also hang the book  on their door.  Or if they call and specifically request that.

What amazes me is out of the thousands of brochures tossed between me, my sister and my mom, the few rather rude individuals we have encountered.  The newspaper and the weekly store ads are thrown on their driveway without issue.  But when we tossed a brochure in the same method, we receive a call or email stating that we are littering their yards.  My sister and I have each received 1 flat out nasty and mean call regarding this.  It isn't the many wonderful customers that we remember, it is the unkind, and often rude few that get to you and can discourage you and make you feel bad.

I got let go when the economy tanked, from a nice office job I had for 26 years.  I managed 2 more offices that also fell victim to the times. I could be sitting on unemployment or welfare, but I have chosen to try to make a living working for myself selling Avon.  It isn't easy work by any stretch but I like it.  I offer great customer service and I'm always nice and polite to everyone, even when someone is just plain rude.

Ease up on those folks trying to make an honest living next time you want to complain.  Be it the cashier working retail who is simply doing their job as they are trained, or someone like me that tosses some books hoping to gain a new customer.  You never know their story, what they are about, why they do what they do, or what they do for the community.  I work hard with Avon to help contribute to charity events in my township, have business license and volunteer my time and donate my products.  If  you don't want the service, a polite thanks but not interested will do.  Littering your yard? Please, no more so than the ads or the newspaper.  Treat  others as  you'd want to be treated, we pay taxes instead of living off of yours, cut us some slack.

OH and remember my name, because my business IS growing and one day I will be quite well off and you just never know when you might be needing my assistance. Believe me, I will remember yours!

Paying It Forward

One thing I believe is that every blessing we receive is meant to be shared with those in need. We pay it forward and it blesses others lives. We receive a second blessing in giving what we have been given.

Nothing will rip my heart apart more than seeing anyone suffer, especially a child. Every so often I will see one of those telethons for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, the one that is doing all they can to cure cancer and other catastrophic illnesses that attack children. The stories will rip your heart out and many do not have a happy ending, though so many DO. St. Jude's never denies a child treatment based on their family's inability to pay, which makes them outstanding. They rely on donations to keep them up and running in the business of research and treatment to try to give these kids a fighting chance.

I was blessed that my kids grew up without these issues, and I give thanks often for this because they could just as easily have been one of those patients fighting for their life.

Avon has been a blessing to me, giving me extra income, allowing me to forge friendships with other women and giving me the chance at a financially secure, debt free future. One thing I want to always do is give back, pay it forward, in some way.

I am starting For The Children Friday. Everyone who buys online or submits their Avon order to me on Fridays, 20% of their total will be donated to St. Jude's. So once a month I will donate 20% of the total Friday sales, both online and regular phone/email sales for that month. Each Saturday I will post what the previous day's sales were, and each month I will post the monthly Friday totals, and a copy of the receipt for my donation so that if anyone has any concerns about my actually doing this, that way I am accountable.

Beginning tomorrow, For The Children Friday begins. Pray for this ministry of mine, that it might be very successful...for the children.

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