Well, I haven't posted in a while. I guess I will become another stat for Direct Marketing. I gave it a real try but the response rate of new customers was painfully excruciating. I sent out flyers to let people know I would be sending brochures. I sent out invites to my website and then flyers and more brochures. I cold called some houses that I sent flyers to to let them know I would be sending brochures. I gave all kinds of contact info to let people know how to order. But the response rate was low...low....low. I guess I can't continue to beat this dead horse. Oh, well at least I got that out of my system. My husband is very excited I finally came to my senses. I have always told him the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Ha - I think I will take my own advice now. Whew- I'm freeeeee.
I really had to figure this thing out. Does Direct Marketing work - I mean - Can a regular person make a real living at it? Maybe $35,000 or $45,000. The answer is No. I believe you have to have a huge existing network of really close friends and family to even start. Then they all have to believe in the product as much as you do so they either buy allot twice a month and you make the commission or even better they join under you and buy allot, I mean tons of stuff. It's all a dream. I guess I didn't believe huge corporations could stay in business without true integrity but they are selling the dream. P.S Does the CEO of Avon wear an Avon pearl necklace in all the photo opps. That's one thing that I've noticed for the last year or so, every photo you see her in she wears a pearl necklace. I haven't noticed Avon selling pearls?!
I think I will have to start blogging about something else soon. I'll be back here to let you know what I've been up to. Hope I didn't piss anyone off. That is not my intention. I am just a little saddened of this true realization. It is a relief that I am not obsessed with Avon anymore. Although I know my brain will find a new obsession soon enough. I can't stop it!! Maybe I should take up wine tasting. HA! I'm rambling, gotta go.
Thanks for tuning in. I will be back.
