My WHY

Everyone has a WHY for what they do (or DON'T do).  For some, the WHY may be easy to answer.  Maybe you're a teacher because you love kids, love the schedule, have the degree and so on.  Maybe you fell into a job or career by accident.  For me, starting my own business with Biltmore Inspirations was no accident.  You can't possibly be successful in direct sales without being INTENTIONAL.

I first heard about Biltmore Inspirations on NPR back in August 2010 and researched them on the net to find out what their business plan and products were going to be.  I got myself on their mailing list and received company updates.  I researched home decor direct sales companies, average sales, average income and my local market and decided to take the plunge.  As of today, I've been with the company for one month and even though we are still officially in the "pre-launch" phase, I have one recruit on my team (so far!) and three launch parties and an Open House scheduled for July.  I'll save research and strategy for direct sales success for another day and another blog.  Today, on this auspicious "one month anniversary", I need to remember WHY I chose this avenue.

• I need a FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE.  I have a six year old child and am in the process of adopting another little girl this summer.  I need the kind of job where I can be on the computer at 5 a.m. for an hour, on the phone at 10 a.m. for an hour, and out of the house with other adults a couple of nights per week.  Which leads me to my next WHY~~
• I need the company of other humans over the age of 7 who do not want to discuss Taylor Swift, Barbie or iCarly.  Direct Sales is the perfect job for any SAHM or WAHM who enjoys making RELATIONSHIPS and SPENDING TIME WITH FRIENDS.
• I love decorating, redecorating, and rearranging my home.  I like being surrounded by things pretty things with a story.  What could be better than representing a company who offers my PASSION?  Every item by Biltmore Inspirations is inspired by something at the Biltmore House!
• I like the VALIDATION and success in exchange for my work.  In other words, I am as successful as I want to be.  If I work, I meet my goals.  This may not be important to some of you, but I am driven by this on many levels.  While I don't miss wearing stockings, suits & closed-toe shoes to the bank every day, I do miss a certain feeling of accomplishment.  This job totally satisfies that need.
• And along the same line~~I miss being part of a TEAM.  With Biltmore Inspirations, I have a wonderful support system from the home office, directors and peers.  It's a joy to "meet" with them via conference calls or web chat and share our goals, experiences, and suggestions.
• Finally, it would be a lie if I left these two off the list:  MONEY and OPPORTUNITY.  Honestly, I might work for free, but I wouldn't work as hard!  Biltmore Inspirations gives me a ground floor opportunity to earn a substantial salary.

Now I remember WHY I do this job and WHY I love it!  Think about WHY you do what you do.  Is it time for a change?  I'd love to share information about my company with you.  Give me a call and we can discuss your WHY!

Gina
864-979-9116
inspiredtraditions@yahoo.com