Why I Stay

As I mentioned earlier this week, I have been a consultant with Close to My Heart for 7 years!  February is my anniversary month.  To me, that is AMAZING!  I read somewhere that 50% of folks who join a direct sales company leave that company within their first year of signing up.  Another 40% leave within their first 3 years, and the rest remain for the long haul.  I am one of those.

Convention 2015

I signed up as a consultant without ever having been to a Close to My Heart party and before I even knew how to use the My Acrylic stamps.  (I honestly thought you stuck them to your fingers… I didn't know about the My Acrylic blocks.)  Previously, I had only used the wood/rubber stamps from another company, but didn’t like the results I achieved.  Then, I was invited to an Open House and given a CTMH catalog.  I liked what I saw, and knew I would rather shop from myself than one of the big box stores that shall remain nameless in town.  Close to My Heart had everything I wanted!  The paper packs were gorgeous.  The stamps were incredible, and the ideas and inspiration I gained from others was endless!

Have there been times that I wanted to throw in the towel and walk away, because I had a bad sales month, or a bad experience with a customer, or because I haven’t earned an incentive trip?  ABSOLUTELY!  More times than I can count!  But I stay.  I stay for one main reason… the friends I have made through my Close to My Heart business.  I have met some incredible people from all over the country, all because we share a love of crafting.  Some remain loyal customers.  Some have been hostesses on multiple occasions.  Some are my amazing team members, and others still are fellow consultants from around the globe!  All of whom are now friends that are like family. 

Me and Melissa in Dallas

Me and Brenda in Jacksonville

I’ve been lucky enough on this amazing journey that Russell and I have embarked on to be able to see some of those friends as we have traveled the country, and I look forward to seeing my other friends when we get back to Reno/Sparks next week.  I’d love to see you!  Let’s get together!  Maybe at an upcoming Crop, Retreat, party, or even just for a cup of joe to catch up! 

If you would like to know more about Close to My Heart, why I do what I do, and more importantly, why I stay, watch this video.  Or if you’d like to chat about becoming friends that are like family, let’s get together!  I’d love to share more!

Until next time, do what you love and love what you do,

Roberta

The Traveling Crafter