a dream, a journey

Today’s post is written by Cassie at Messy Fun Mommy Life. Cassie is a young, single mom whom I deeply admire. It’s so much fun to read about her journey as a mom in business. I too began my entrepreneurial journey when I was 21. I opened my first business at age 21 and haven’t looked back. I encourage all to peruse their dreams. Cassie has the dream of working at home as she raises her son. We know she will achieve her dream.

Thank you Cassie for teaming up with Blessed Nest....xo, Donna

Let me just tell you I am an entrepreneur.  I have tried every business model out there.  If I have not tried it, I have at least researched it! Now, I am not one of those ridiculous crazy women.  You know the women who sign up to sell everything. They buy the kit and never sell a thing? No, I am not THAT crazy.

I have sold Avon on and off since I was sixteen.  For the record I was dang good at it. I would walk up and down the hallway in our high-school with a bag full of brochures.  I sold more than you would think in those hallways. The big kicker was that I LOVED selling Avon.  Getting my order in was like Christmas day.  Reading the representative times gave me a high.  I even got to the point that I knew the price and pretty dang close to the page number of every item.  Mind you the books change every two weeks.  I was GOOD.

Anyways, somewhere between delivering orders with a baby on my hip and being too tired to remember to place orders I quit.   Quitting is easy; you have no obligation.  I did not feel it necessary to let my customers know that I was quitting.  You can see where this is going I am sure!

Well, I am back! Yes, selling Avon again and begging my old customers to please forgive me.  The economy is bad and anyone who loves selling anything I suggest Avon.  The company is well known and they basically have everything! 

 Since I’m showing my good business skills I have to attach my website.  Check it out if you want. If you every have any questions about directs sales of any kind.  I am the expert. I would be happy to help!

Beginning Stages

Today's post written by Cassie at Messy Fun Mommy Life

Join Cassie here on the perch monthly as she takes us on her journey of opening a new business and working from home.

Why did I decide to start a business from home? Did I just wake up one day and think I am going to start a marketing business? My mother sure thinks so. Starting a business was a pretty impulsive decision I will admit. I am known for being impulsive which is why my actions are usually quick and sometimes scare people. Working from home had always been a dream of mine; A dream that seemed out of reach. This journey of starting my own business has been one of the most terrifying journeys of my life.

I began my journey at Guru. I signed up, posted my profile and began sending proposals. I received my first job and was so excited. I will be honest I hated it. It was one of the most boring time consuming jobs I had ever completed. I completed it on time and on budget. It wasn’t until I received my first check that what I had done hit me. I had earned the same amount of money I earn working outside of the home with my son sitting next to me. I was hooked.

I had wanted to start my own company from the beginning. I did not want to find jobs through another site but I was terrified. What if I started a company and it failed? How do you even start a company? I was toying with the idea for a few weeks when I came across a podcast. The Barefoot Executive explained that toying with idea made it a hobby but announcing it made it a business. That very day I typed a blog announcing the start of my business. I was so anxious about posting that blog I almost got sick.

I am still in the beginning stages of my business. I’m hoping to use this monthly column to let you walk with me in this journey. I am currently hosting a contest at my website to name my business. I am looking forward to reading all of the entries!

Name her business and you win a Target gift card or some Mabel's Labels!

Find Cassie blogging at Messy Fun Mommy Life

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Cassie