Do You Self-Promote?

Don’t forget that you should be talking about your business all the time, everywhere, everyday!


Many Leaders say that often times someone in their downline will call and say, "I have no sales!"  When you ask them what have you been doing to promote your business, 9 times out of 10 your conversation will sound very similar to this:

“Well, I talked to my mom and her friends and I have gotten nothing.”
“What else have you done to promote yourself?”
“Well, I pass out books but nothing happens!”

And there in lies the problem… I pass out books and nothing happens.

Ok, do you get the person's phone number and call them and ASK them for an order? Do you call them and just leave a reminder, “Hey my order is going in this weekend in case you need something!” Do you order extra books and pass them out like water? Do you make flyers and mail them out to everyone you know? Do you TREAT your business like a business?

Honestly, most of the time the answer is no. The most self defeating thing in our business is our self!!

I will say it again.

The most self defeating thing in our business is our self!

Why? Because we are afraid to promote OURSELVES!

I have seen Avon Reps cringe at the thought of talking to a stranger.  I have seen ladies hang their head and mumble while trying to push a book into someone’s hands. Would I order from someone like that?

Probably NOT!


Be proud of your business! If you truly love your business, why are you ashamed to talk about it and shout it to anyone who will listen???

Stand up and say “I sell AVON and I LOVE my job!” Wear pins, carry books and business cards with you everywhere! Put stickers on your car, signs on your lawn, notices or biz cards in your mail, talk to the other moms you know, network locally, and tell the world! You don’t have to be pushy or tacky about it, but you also don't have a neon sign above your head that says you sell AVON.  So if you don’t promote it, who will?

Take a hard look at your business and how you act with it and see what you can do to improve yourself and your attitude about it. Everyday, work on improving your business visibility in your community and with other people, your potential customers. And remember, customer service and consistency is key! Then, watch your sales rise!

Don't Reinvent the Wheel

I have never believed in reinventing the wheel, so I love to see how others are promoting their business and find out how I can use their ideas to suit my needs.  Often times I will do a Google search for AVON FLYERS to see what is already available.  In my search, I found a great website for downloading and sharing all different kinds of promotional material.  The site is scribd.com. You can search all of the documents that have already been posted or you can add your own. 

One of my favorite items I have found so far is the Avon Product Flyer ebook! 87 unique flyers for your business.  This eBook includes flyers for both finding new customers and new recruits.  You can customize the flyers with your information and then hang them at places like the library or the laundromat.  Flyers can be a great way to find new representative when placed on job boards in your neighborhood.  There are full-sheet, half-sheet, and tear-off flyers, so you can find one that is perfect for your needs.

Find an Avon Buddy

Do you know any other Avon Reps? If so, it can be a great idea to buddy up and try and think of selling strategies together.

Having a friend to bounce ideas off is a great way to stay motivated.  It's also more fun if you decide to hand out brochures to people if you have someone else there for moral support.  I it just like when you start a workout routine.  If you have plans with someone else who is counting on you, you are more likely to follow through.

Choose a great location and both go and hand out brochures and business cards. You can even hand out samples if you like - but try not to spend too much money. Any new customers or leads that you get, split them 50/50 with your Avon buddy so it's fair.

New to Avon

Whether you just started selling yesterday or have been selling for years, here are some good tips to keep in mind.

• Make goals and keep them where you can always see them. If you have something to work towards you'll have a better chance of getting there.
• Reinvest back into the business - samples, brochures, and sales aids are your friend.
• Tell everyone you know and everyone you meet that you sell Avon.
• Smile, people do business with happy people.
• Be reliable. If you say you'll call - then call.
• It takes time to build up a good customer base, and it takes good customer service to keep it.
  
• Think positive - everyone has bad days but try and find something positive out of the experience even if it is a learning experience.
• Remember, Success attracts Success, so don't give up. If you want it to work, it will.