Adventures in Business

www.marykay.com/kristenhankins

Above is my very own website for my new business- Mary Kay!

My journey started off with learning about the company, finding out ways to get my business started through the Mary Kay website, ordering inventory to have items on hand to purchase, and talking a lot to other Mary Kay consultants. They are such an amazing bunch of women. Since there are no territories, everyone is so helpful and accommodating. They want you to succeed! It's so refreshing! Where in any company are people supporting you to move ahead?! I love it.

I have two goals I am trying to reach this month. One: Do 30 facials in 30 days. Two: 100 stripe tests of the new foundation in 30 days. The first goal is not as lofty, I can totally do that! I am almost there. Thanks to my mom, Jen, Steph, Rachel and Matt's lovely cousins I have 20 facials and stripe tests complete. My ten more facials will come from the parties I have lined up this coming week with Julie, Amy, and Jessica. I can't wait! However, the 100 stripe tests is a lofty goal. A lot of the ladies in MK are almost there, but since I just joined come February when the new foundations came out, I had a late start. I am hoping to get those done too.

I was able to get "adopted" into a unit here since my directors are in Florida and Georgia. They meet on Mondays. I would love to go to every single one, they are like these amazing pep rallies for selling Mary Kay! They're motivating, inspiring, and I learned a lot already in my one attended meeting! The problem with the Monday meetings are that I meet with my small group- and I love them too! My goal is to hit at least one Monday meeting/ month.

My facial classes have been great so far.  I haven't received any further bookings from them yet, but I am hoping more will continue. I would also like to try and get some stripe tests from my school friends. All I need is a willing face, no purchases necessary!

This is a very exciting time, and I am loving every minute of my new adventure. I really truly appreciate my family and friends who have supported me through this new journey and supported my facial classes. Without them, none of this could even be possible. I value that support so much. Words cannot express my gratitude to those who have booked a facial class and let me try out my new Mary Kay wings. Thank you!!

I can't wait to update more on this work in progress!

Welcome to Mary Kay!

Well, as I mentioned, it's official, I am with Mary Kay. There is a lot to do before I get this ball rolling. I just ordered my starter kit which should hopefully be started shortly. 

There is a new catalog coming out and usually consultants send these out to their customer base. However, I don't have any customers just yet, so I was wondering if you'd be interested. You don't even have to purchase anything, just send me in a message your e-mail or address and it will shipped right to you! You really have nothing to lose from this, so I would greatly appreciate the practice if you are willing to share that information. 

Additionally, I would like to ask you when you have free time to browse my website www.marykay.com/kristenhankins and tell me what you would like to order. This will help me with my options in what people want for inventory purposes. Again, you don't even have to order right now, but if you'd like to, that'd be super! 

I am really excited about this new adventure and I appreciate all of your help! 
Thanks, friends!

Well, It's Official

Well, I think I am in one of the oddest places I have ever been in my life. For the first time, I feel as if I don't really have it all figured out. See, I always knew exactly what I wanted to do and went for it. I knew I wanted to teach, so I ventured into every teaching avenue I could. I knew I wanted to get my masters degree, so I did. Well, now, I am doing all of these things and I am loving every minute of it. However, I seem to be on my way to a new, unfamiliar adventure. I decided to sign on to Mary Kay.

After discussing all of the previously stated options, talking with Matt, friends, and family, I found that with talking with Crystal, I was able to get a better hold on what a selling opportunity is like. Crystal was really informative and it seemed like Mary Kay would provide me with just what I needed in this part time job: a flexible schedule, plenty of repurchase opportunities so less parties during the school year are necessary, and a great pay rate, better than any other company I was looking at.

I am really excited, but super nervous. First of all, I have never sold anything. Hopefully, I have inherited my dad's amazing ability to sell body their own shirt off their back. :) I know you may be thinking, "Makeup? Really Kristen? You don't know the first thing about that!" And, you would probably be correct. I do wear just the basics, but I have sampled Mary Kay's products, and they are really great. Matt has been really supportive. It's also really nice because if I find out this isn't right for me, there is time to change.

I would just appreciate prayer and support over all of this if you think of me. I think it will be a great new adventure, and I can't wait to see what it holds. I have just ordered my inventory box and supplies. So, once that comes, I can really sit down and get the ball rolling. Thank you to those that put in their thoughts to help me on this journey.

Help, Can Somebody Get My Purse?

So, I know I probably don't really need to, especially after hearing about being rich with God at church on Sunday, but I have been thinking of getting something to do part time. I used to tutor, and that was great. However, we aren't allowed to do it in the school building anymore, and nobody wants to drive their child to the library after school. So, I am tutee-less, which was a great way to get some extra income. Now, I have to devise another plan.

I thought of going the route of getting a second job somewhere, but the question is when and where? I really need something flexible. I have been pondering the idea of selling something like Pampered Chef, Thirty-one, or Mary Kay. I really don't know if I am a great seller or not, but I think I could get people excited about a product. I don't know what I would sell. What would people buy? Who would support me? Could I actually get customers? I have all of these questions. I would really like to try it out, and the nice thing is with these companies if I don't stick with it after awhile, I will at least get what I purchased to start my adventure as a going away prize. 

So, my question for you is: What do you think I should do or sell? What would you most likely want to purchase? 

I would be ever so grateful for your response. I just want to see if there are opportunities out there for me without me actually putting the money upfront right away. I still need to do some praying about it and all, but I am very curious as to what your opinion is on the matter. 

Thirty-one's Site:  http://www.mythirtyone.com/wendys31/

Pampered Chef Site: http://www.pamperedchef.com/

Mary Kay's Site: http://www.marykay.com/crystalnorman/default.aspx

Tastefully Simple Site: http://www.tastefullysimple.com/