Author: Pamela Murphy, AVON Independent Sales Representative

Three New Serums from Avon

Pamela Murphy, AVON Independent Sales Representative

Avon is introducing three new Solutions serums to up your skin-care game in Campaign 2:

If you’re already a fan of Nurtura Replenishing Cream, Dramatic Firming Cream, and/or Banishing Cream, you know how good these products are and what a great value for the price as well. Even if you’re on a tight budget, you can afford good skin care at just $9.99 for a full-size 1.7 fl. oz. jar!

I confess that I’ve been using Dramatic Firming Cream for over 30 years, and I still feel its firming effect when I put it on every day.

I have a customer, a lovely lady in her mid-70s, who uses Banishing Cream on her hands every day, and she could be a hand model. Her hands are so smooth and pretty, and no age spots!

Nurtura is the best moisturizing cream for anyone experiencing dry skin – it’s an all-around great face cream, and I sell a ton of it. Most customers buy several jars at a time.

But, back to the new serums. These were formulated to boost the benefits of your existing anti-aging skin care regimen. They are lightweight, ideal for layering under your day and night creams. They are more easily absorbed, with smaller molecules that deliver a high concentration of active ingredients to target your specific concerns. So let’s dive in!

Avon Solutions Nurtura Serum

This ultra-rich serum contains ingredients to help combat even the driest of skin, resulting in a softer, smoother look.

BENEFITS
• Hydrates for softer, smoother looking skin
• Suitable for sensitive skin  

KEY INGREDIENTS
• Snow mushroom extract—Helps hydrate and plump skin. Known to have antioxidant properties.
• Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) —Improves hydration and elasticity.
• Sunflower seed oil—Helps skin retain moisture.
• Hyaluronic acid—Increases hydration for plumper, dewier-looking skin.

TO USE
• Apply in the morning and evening on clean skin.
• Apply to face and neck in an upward and outward motion.
• Follow with a moisturizer.
• Use only as directed.

GOOD TO KNOW
• Hypoallergenic
• Dermatologist tested

Avon Solutions Dramatic Firming Serum

This moisturizing serum contains ingredients to help with a more youthful appearance, visibly minimizing fine lines and wrinkles, and increasing skin’s moisture levels.

BENEFITS
• Skin appears firmer and smoother
• Helps fine lines appear less noticeable
• Suitable for sensitive skin  

KEY INGREDIENTS
• Vegan Collagen— Visibly firming collagen fights fine lines and the loss of elasticity.
• Pomegranate Extract—Helps skin appear firmer.
• Peptides—Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and make skin look plumper.
• Tocopherol (Vitamin E)— An antioxidant  and helps moisturize skin. 

TO USE
• Apply in the morning and evening on clean skin.
• Apply to face and neck in an upward and outward motion.
• Follow with a moisturizer.
• Use only as directed.

GOOD TO KNOW
• Hypoallergenic
• Dermatologist tested

Avon Solutions Banishing Serum

This intensive serum is designed to “banish” the appearance of unwanted dark spots and brighten overall skin tone.

BENEFITS
• Helps diminish the look of dark spots
• Creates more even skin tone
• Suitable for sensitive skin  

KEY INGREDIENTS
• Arbutin—Helps visibly brighten skin tone.
• Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)—Improves the appearance of uneven skin tone.
• Licorice Extract—Helps reduce the look of dark spots. 

TO USE
• Apply in the morning and evening on clean skin.
• Apply to face and neck in an upward and outward motion.
• Follow with a moisturizer.
• Use only as directed.

GOOD TO KNOW
• Hypoallergenic
• Dermatologically tested

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need a serum?

Adding a serum to your skin care regimen can help boost the benefits of the products you’re already using. Serums are lightweight, ideal for layering under day and night creams. They are more easily absorbed, with smaller molecules that deliver a high concentration of active ingredients to target specific concerns.

There are so many skin care products! What order do I use them in?

It can be overwhelming! But the general rule of thumb is “thinnest to thickest.” After cleansing, you would apply your serums first (and you can use more than one serum of you’re targeting different skin care concerns), allowing them to absorb into the skin. Next, you would use any treatment products, such as retinol products, collagen ampoules, etc. And lastly, you would apply your day or night cream. Easy peasy!

Are these new serums hypoallergenic?

Yes! All three of the new Solutions serums are hypoallergenic and dermatologist-tested for your safety.

But are they expensive?

Nope! Each of the new serums is on sale for just $12.99 (regular price $16.0) when you shop with your Avon account at joyoflipstick.com. And, during Campaign 2 (January 17-30, 2024), when you order $30 in skin care products, you’ll score a FREE jar of Avon Solutions Nurtura Replenishing Cream!

Where can I find an Avon brochure?

Be sure to browse the new and improved full digital brochure, which is an exact copy of the paper brochure. You can flip through it on your computer, phone, or tablet. When you see an item you like, click on the pink bag to add it to your cart. And where you see a little pink camera icon, that means you can use your phone or computer’s camera to try on the makeup! How cool is that? You’ll be amazed at all the new product lines available to you. You may see things you didn’t even realize Avon had! Also, when you shop with me and opt-in for emails, you’ll receive exclusive VIP Coupon Codes each campaign for discounts or free shipping, only for my valued customers! Your orders of $60 or more ship FREE every day too.

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Flash Sale! Up to 75% Off!

Pamela Murphy, AVON Independent Sales Representative

January 3, 2024

Happening right now!

Get up to 75% off Final Sale items, including skin care, makeup, fragrance, bath & body, fashion, home products, and jewelry!

This sale is WHILE SUPPLIES LAST, or until January 16, 2024, whichever comes first, so don’t delay!

Head on over to joyoflipstick.com for your savings now!

These Flash Sales are not in the brochure – you can only see them online. Make sure you are registered as an e-customer to get advance notice of future Flash Sales.

Your orders of $60 or more get FREE SHIPPING every day (no code necessary).

#AvonRep #AvonFlashSale #NewYearSale #Avondealsandsteals #75percentoff #beautysale #timefornewbeautyproducts #AvonRepnearme #shopAvononline

Super Simple 4 Ingredient Tomato Soup

Pamela Murphy, AVON Independent Sales Representative

December 31, 2023

Who doesn’t love a grilled cheese and tomato soup on a dreary winter day?

Well, I had a craving for this comfort-food meal the other day, and decided to try making my own tomato soup. And it was a success!

It was so easy, and I only used four ingredients (not including the seasonings)!

I always have jars of homemade vegetable broth in the freezer for when the soup monster hits me. Of course, you can use store-bought vegetable broth in a pinch, but homemade is so much better – and healthier too, since it’s not loaded with sodium. And it’s basically free, since it’s made from vegetable scraps and water. Just call me Frugal MacDougal.

Back to the tomato soup. I literally just threw it together. First I diced up a small onion and sautéed it in butter in my stock pot. Then I added two pint jars of homemade vegetable broth, a can of crushed tomatoes, and salt, pepper, and basil to taste. I let that simmer for 45 minutes on medium-low, and then used an immersion blender until it was not quite smooth. So delicious!

To top off the meal, I made a grilled cheese with chunky slices of French bread and American cheese. Divine!

Four-Ingredient-Tomato-Soup

  • Servings: 2
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Credit: joy-of-lipstick.com

Ingredients

  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 onion
  • 1 16 oz. can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • fresh or dried basil
  • salt & pepper

Directions

  1. Dice onion into small pieces and sauté in butter in stock pot.
  2. Add broth, tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir, and simmer for 45 minutes on medium-low heat.
  3. Use immersion blender or regular blender to desired consistency.
  4. Make a grilled cheese and enjoy!

Timeless Beauty: Skin Care for Women Over 50

“The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It’s the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows, and the beauty of a woman only grows with passing years.”

-Audrey Hepburn

When I was young, I wanted to BE Audrey Hepburn. Her beauty, her style, her grace, her wisdom, her empathy, her humility – she was everything.

Audrey knew that we age, but that we can age gracefully and be beautiful, because our beauty comes from within.

Do you ever get all dolled up to go out for the evening, and you look in the mirror, and you just feel great? And do you notice that when you feel great, you get a lot of compliments on how you look? That’s not just because you picked out a great outfit or aced your makeup and hair, but because your confidence is shining through it all too!

Your attitude is everything. Well, almost everything. A good beauty routine is essential too!

It’s never too early to start taking care of your skin. Personally, I’ve always had dry skin, even in my 20s, so I’ve used skin care products for a loooong time!

That said it’s also never too late. If you’re already in your 50s (or even beyond), you can start now.

How do I know which products to use?

It can be overwhelming, looking at all of the skin care products on the market! Which ones are right for you?

First, you want to assess your specific skin care needs, and go from there.

  • Is you skin dry, oily, or combination?
  • Do you have fine lines, or deep wrinkles?
  • Do you have age spots or dark circles?
  • Do you have sagging (as in jowls)?

You should choose your skin care regimen based on your concerns, not necessarily your age. I have customers in their 70s who have beautiful skin and don’t need much more than a good moisturizer. And then there are women in their 50s with fine lines and wrinkles. And let’s face it, sooner or later all of us will have sagging skin.

The most important thing is hydration. If your skin is hydrated well, it will naturally look more youthful. So, never skimp on moisturizer!

What products are best for my skin type?

Let’s look at two of the mature skin care lines available from your Avon Representative (that would be me). 😉

Anew Ultimate

Why lie about your age? Your skin care can do that for you.

The Anew Ultimate skin care line is for combating multiple signs of aging – including fine lines and wrinkles, skin tone and texture, and puffy eyes.

This line includes a Day Cream with SPF 25, a Night Cream, a Night Repair Serum, a Multi-Performance Eye System, and an Ultimate Supreme Eye Balm. Also available are Ultimate Supreme Dual Elixer and Ultimate Supreme Advanced Performance Creme with Black Pearl Extract.

You can get the Ultimate Regimen Set shown here, which includes the Day and Night Creams, the Multi-Performance Eye System, and a trial-size Power Serum, for just $54.99 – a savings of over $30 if purchased separately!

View all of the Anew Ultimate products here.

Anew Platinum

If your main concern is loose, sagging skin, you’ll want to look at the Anew Platinum line. These products are specially formulated to tighten and re-sculpt sagging, lackluster skin.

The Anew Platinum line includes a Day Cream with SPF 25, a Night Cream, an Age Delay Serum, an Eye & Lip Cream, and a Firm & Sculpt Cream for Neck and Chest. Also available is a Sculpting Body Serum.

A Platinum Regimen Set is also available for just $54.99 (a savings of over $30 if purchased separately). The set includes full-size Day Cream, Night Cream, and Eye & Lip Cream, plus a trial size tube of Anew Power Serum.

Avon also offers many other options for the care of your beautiful face. See them all here.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to me anytime! Use the form below to send me a direct message.

Avon Black Friday Deals 2023

Pamela Murphy, AVON Independent Sales Representative

November 20, 2023

Avon Black Friday Deals are here! These codes are good from now until November 25, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. EST. Use the codes at joyoflipstick.com get your freebies!

Holiday items are going fast, so don’t delay! Hit the Special Offers tab to find exceptional deals like this one (available until November 21). This four-piece set valued at $142.99 is yours for just $29.99 with any $15 purchase! The set includes a beautiful weekender travel bag with a slip pocket to go over your luggage handle, Isa Knox Anew Clinical Line Eraser with Retinol Treatment, Isa Knox Anew Clinical Collagen Booster Eye Lift Pro Dual Eye System, and Rice Water Bright Foaming Cleanser. This is one heck of a deal!

It’s also a good time to stock up on all your favorite skin care, makeup, and bath & body products.

Here are the deals:

Deal #1:

Get FREE SHIPPING with any $40+ order! This threshold is normally set at $60, so if you are a smaller order customer, here’s your chance to save $8.00 on shipping!

Deal #2:

Get a FREE ANEW POWER SERUM (a $45 value) and FREE SHIPPING with your $60+ order! This best-selling serum visibly improves wrinkles, radiance, firmness, and skin texture. Use it morning and evening, after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Shop the Deals!

Deal #3:

Get a FREE ISA KNOX LXNEW ULTIMATE REJUVENATING EYE SERUM (a $50 value) in addition to the FREE Power Serum and Free Shipping with your $120+ order! This serum is infused with paeonol (from peonies) and niacinamide to help visibly reduce fine lines around the eye area and depuff under-eye bags. Who doesn’t need that? I use this serum every day, and the bottle lasts forever because you only need two little drops a day. Can be used morning and evening.

So there you have it! Head on over to joyoflipstick.com to start your Black Friday shopping! When you spend $40 or more, I’ll even send you a FREE full-size product as a personal thank you!

#AvonBlackFriday #AvonCouponCodes #AvonRep #AvonRepnearme #shopavononline #joyoflipstick #powerserum #anew #eyeserum #giftwithpurchase

Shine & Strive: A New Incentive for All Avon Representatives

Pamela Murphy, AVON Independent Sales Representative

October 15, 2023

Attention All Avon Representatives!

Avon has just announced another a new Incentive Program: Shine & Strive!

The incentive is for ALL Representatives, and there are two ways to earn. The incentive will run from Campaign 21 through Campaign 26 (October 11, 2023 – January 2, 2024). You can earn a free product in each of those campaigns, as well as a $100 account credit at the end of the incentive!

Your earned credits can be redeemed in Campaigns 1 and 2, 2023.

You’ll be able to see your sales goal and progress on your Avon Dashboard.

Here are all the details from the Incentives Hub:

SHINE & STRIVE INCENTIVE

FOR ALL REPRESENTATIVES
CAMPAIGNS 21-26, 2023
(OCTOBER 11-JANUARY 2, 2024)

The holidays arrived early and you’ve got two new ways to score free products! Place your first qualifying campaign order and earn a full-size product drop within your shipment, Campaigns 21-26! And earn a $100 product credit when you place orders of $100 or more in 6 consecutive campaigns! Spend your product credit in C1 or C2, 2024.

1ST WAY TO EARN:

Place your first qualifying campaign order at or above your minimum order size goal and earn a full-size product drop within the shipment of achievement, C21-26! Earn a different product each campaign! Premier and President’s Recognition Program Members will receive additional samples along with the full-size product.

ContenderPremierPC+
Minimum 1st Order Size to to earn Product Drop Each Campaign$100$250$500
  • Order size goal is based on your current Campaign Sales Level Title.
  • Order size goal must be achieved with the first order a Representative places within a campaign.
  • The free product will be included within the shipment in which the first order a Representative places is at or above the order size goal.
  • Multiple orders to achieve the order size goal will not qualify for the product drop. Direct Delivery orders will not count.
  • Limited to one product drop per campaign, for the first qualifying order in a campaign only.

2ND WAY TO EARN:

Earn a $100 product credit when you place 6 consecutive campaign orders C21-26 with a minimum order size of $100 each campaign. The product credit is redeemable in C1 or C2.

ContenderPremierPC+
Minimum Order Size each Campaign to earn $100 Product Credit$100$100$100
  • All orders count and Representative must have $100 in cumulative sales each campaign, C21-26.
  • Sales are NOT cumulative between campaigns.
  • Achievers of the $100 product credit will receive the credit in C1, 2024 (January 3, 2024).

IMPORTANT GUIDELINES

  • The Representative’s account must be active and in good standing (past due no more than one campaign with a balance of less than $500.00) to qualify for the Shine & Strive Incentive (“Incentive”).
  • To qualify for this Incentive, a Representative’s account must remain in good standing through the close of Incentive, Campaign 26, 2023, or the account will be disqualified. Avon reserves the right to review and withhold rewards for past due account balances over $500, at any point in the review process.
  • 1st Way to Earn: The full-size product is redeemed within the shipment of a qualifying order. Only the first order a Representative places in a campaign at or above the order size goal will qualify for this incentive. Orders placed after the first campaign order will not count either as a standalone qualifier or cumulatively across multiple orders. Direct Delivery orders will not count.
  • To redeem the Avon account credit earned, Representative must have an Avon Wallet account, subject to the terms and conditions of Hyperwallet.
  • Rewards received cannot be substituted or transferred.
  • Redemption for the Account Credit is Campaign 1 and 2, 2024. If Account Credit is not redeemed during that timeframe, reward will be forfeited.
  • Avon reserves the right to adjust rules and regulations or cancel the Incentive at any time, at its sole discretion.
  • Avon reserves the right to audit all performance data when determining Incentive reward eligibility and reserves the right to disqualify or remove any Representative it determines has violated principles of fairness, program intent, or any violation of the Independent Sales Representative Contract or Business Policies and Procedures for Independent Sales Representatives.
  • Avon reserves the right to audit returns. Any returns processed during the Incentive period will be subtracted from the Award Sales of the campaign in which the return is processed and will affect the calculation and payment of the bonuses. Returns processed after the end of the Incentive period will result in any applicable bonus or commission payments being deducted from the Representative’s current account balance.
  • This program is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
  • All federal, state and local taxes, if any, associated with acceptance of the reward are Representative’s responsibility.
  • By participating, Representatives agree that Avon will have no liability whatsoever for, and shall be held harmless by Representative against, any liability, for any injuries, losses or damages of any kind, resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, misuse or use of the reward (including any travel or activity related thereto) or participation in this Incentive.
  • 1900s accounts cannot participate in this incentive.

Not a Representative Yet?

You can still earn this incentive if you join now! Your goal for the six-campaign incentive period will be six consecutive campaigns of $100 or more (including direct delivery orders), which is easily doable!

What’s Next?

Destination Avon 2024 – Sail Away!

How about a 2024 cruise, all expenses paid, including round-trip airfare? The details aren’t out yet, but watch for them to come soon. If you’re already a Representative, you have received an email from Avon with your incentive goal.

If you’re not a Representative yet, but a free cruise sounds appealing, sign up now to get a jump on your sales goal with holiday shopping, already in full swing!

The incentive period runs from Campaign 21, 2023, through Campaign 16, 2024 (October 10, 2023 – August 14, 2024), and the cruise will take place in the fall of 2024.

Prepare to explore crystal blue waters, luxury dining, and so much more in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. You’ll be able to earn a trip for one or two, so get your passport ready!

As soon as the details (like where we’re going, and dates) are announced, I’ll let you know!

Pick Your Perfect Product: A New Incentive for All Avon Representatives

Pamela Murphy, AVON Independent Sales Representative

Updated September 2, 2023

Attention All Avon Representatives!

Avon has just announced a new Incentive Program: Pick Your Perfect Product!

The incentive is for ALL Representatives, and you will be able to earn up to $200 in product credit when you reach your sales goal. The incentive will run from Campaign 18 through Campaign 20 (August 30 – October 10, 2023), so don’t waste any time getting those sales going, because you’ll want to max this one out!

Your earned credits can be redeemed in Campaigns 21 and 22.

You’ll be able to see your sales goal and progress on your Avon Dashboard.

Here are all the details from the Incentives Hub:

FOR ALL REPRESENTATIVES
CAMPAIGNS 18-20, 2023
(AUGUST 30 THROUGH OCTOBER 10)

Earn up to a $200 product credit when you hit your sales goal — the higher your sales, the bigger your product credit! Whether you’re a top seller or brand-new to Avon, this incentive is for Representatives at all levels — everyone can earn!

  • Your sales goal is based on your sales in Campaigns 15 through 17, 2023. Check your goal and potential product credit in the tracker below.
  • For brand-new Representatives, just reach $250 or more in Award Sales and earn $25 (or more!) in free-product credit.
  • Shop for free products with your account credit in Campaigns 21 and 22.
  • Your account credit will be made directly to your Avon account.
  • Leaders, check out your team’s reporting on your Leadership Dashboard.

AWARD SALES AND MILESTONE ACCOUNT CREDITS,
CAMPAIGNS 18-20, 2023 (3 CAMPAIGNS)

New Representatives & Contenders/Premier*

Award
Sales		Milestone Avon
Account Credit
$250$25
$500$50
$1,000$75
$2,000$100

President’s Recognition Program Members*

Award
Sales		Milestone Avon
Account Credit
$1,000$50
$2,000$100
$4,000$150
$8,000$200

*Total sales from C18-20 will require a minimum increase of 10% vs C15-17.
*Credits are not cumulative

IMPORTANT GUIDELINES

  • The Representative’s account must be active and in good standing (past due no more than one campaign with a balance of less than $500.00) to qualify for the Pick Your Perfect Product incentive (“Incentive”).
  • To qualify for this Incentive, a Representative’s account must remain in good standing through the close of Incentive, Campaign 20, 2023, or the account will be disqualified. Avon reserves the right to review and withhold rewards for past due account balances over $500, at any point in the review process.
  • To redeem the Avon account credit earned, Representative must have an Avon Wallet account, subject to the terms and conditions of Hyperwallet.
  • Rewards received cannot be substituted or transferred.
  • Redemption for the Account Credit is C20-21. If Account Credit is not redeemed during that timeframe, reward will be forefeited.
  • Avon reserves the right to adjust rules and regulations or cancel the Incentive at any time, at its sole discretion.
  • Avon reserves the right to audit all performance data when determining Incentive reward eligibility and reserves the right to disqualify or remove any Representative it determines has violated principles of fairness, program intent, or any violation of the Independent Sales Representative Contract or Business Policies and Procedures for Independent Sales Representatives.
  • Avon reserves the right to audit returns. Any returns processed during the Incentive period will be subtracted from the Award Sales of the campaign in which the return is processed and will affect the calculation and payment of the bonuses. Returns processed after the end of the Incentive period will result in any applicable bonus or commission payments being deducted from the Representative’s current account balance.
  • Back orders placed after the completion of the Incentive will not count.
  • This program is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
  • All federal, state, and local taxes, if any, associated with acceptance of the reward are Representative’s responsibility.
  • By participating, Representatives agree that Avon will have no liability whatsoever for, and shall be held harmless by Representative against, any liability, for any injuries, losses or damages of any kind, resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, misuse or use of the reward (including any travel or activity related thereto) or participation in this Incentive.

Not a Representative Yet?

You can still earn this incentive if you join now! Your goal for the three-campaign incentive period will be $250, which is just $83.33 per campaign! When you reach or exceed that goal, you’ll earn $25 (or more!) in free product credit.

The Power of Consistency: How It Pays Off in Direct Sales

Pamela Murphy, AVON Independent Sales Representative

August 28, 2023

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In the world of direct sales, success isn’t like ordering pizza – it doesn’t arrive within 30 minutes or less, guaranteed. I wish!

Nope – in direct sales (or any sales profession, for that matter), to be successful requires something called consistency. You know, that thing we all try to practice at the gym and fail miserably at when it comes to dieting.

But, fear not! In this blog post, we’ll dive into the quirky world of consistent direct sales, and uncover how it’s the secret sauce to turning you into a Sales Superstar!

1. Building Trust and Credibility:
Picture this: you promised your best friend a movie night, and you actually delivered. Now she’s convinced you’re the master of movie plans. Consistency works the same way in direct sales. When you consistently deliver on your promises, your clients start to believe that you can move mountains – or at least, move products like a pro.

It seems like a no-brainer, but say what you’re going to do, and then do it! Keep your appointments, be on time, bring the sample she asked for last week. She will love you for remembering. Write it down so you don’t forget. I confess: I am very forgetful, so I use a paper planner AND put appointments in my phone so I get the reminder dings, plus I carry a little notebook to make notes of things I want to remember while visiting with my clients. Once I get home, I take care of the notes right away by adding them to my planner, ordering the samples requested, etc. It’s a lot, but it helps me stay on track. Getting old sucks!!

2. Nurturing Relationships:
Let’s be honest – relationships take work. And that’s what direct sales is all about – building and nurturing relationships. It’s like adopting a houseplant that somehow manages to be high-maintenance. Your beautiful, expensive plant is dying – you have no idea what’s wrong, so you Google it to find out how to care for it properly. (In my case, it’s usually under- or overwatering.)

But in direct sales, consistent communication is your watering can. Regular follow-up calls and emails show that you care, even if it’s not as thrilling as catching up with a friend. Your clients will appreciate your “consistent watering,” and your sales will flourish like a well-tended garden.

If you’re an introvert like me, maybe you hate making phone calls. I get it! I despise it, and have to work myself up to even call my clients who don’t use text or email to schedule deliveries. So, obviously, I am not a phone-call follow-up person.

However, I do consistently mail brochures to my clients, and I consistently post special deals and coupon codes on social media. When there is a special on something I happen to know one of my clients loves, I will text or email her with that information – it depends on her preferred method of communication.

3. Long-Term Business Growth:
You know what’s not consistent? The weather (unless you’re lucky enough to live in San Diego). You know what is? Consistent sales efforts. While a spontaneous burst of activity might make you feel like a superstar for a day, it’s the day-in and day-out grind that creates the real success story.

Remember the story of the Tortoise and the Hare? That tortoise had the right idea, just plodding along doing his thing, while that crazy hare had a case of the zoomies and then thought he had it made, so he took a long nap while the tortoise passed him by and won the race.

4. Brand Recognition and Recall:
Ever walked into a room and forgotten why you’re there? That’s not the kind of forgetfulness you want in direct sales. Consistency in branding is like putting sticky notes all over your customer’s brain. They won’t forget you, even if they try. Plus, it’s more effective than leaving post-it notes on their front door.

To stay top of mind, make sure everyone knows who you are and what you do (without being obnoxious, of course). Your social media profiles should include your title, your company, and a link to your online store. Wear your products (if applicable) so you can sprinkle them into conversations when you get compliments on them. Put a decal in your car’s back window (but keep in mind that this may change your insurance rates). If your company has brochures, leave them everywhere you go – waiting rooms, bus stops, diner foyers, etc.). Post your business cards on local bulletin boards.

The recognition and recall will stick. When someone posts in a Facebook group that they are looking for a Tupperware or Thirty-One or Avon consultant, others will respond with YOUR name and tag you because they associate that with you. Voila! New client.

5. Adaptation and Improvement:
Remember that time you tried to impress your cat with a fancy trick, and she just stared at you like you’d lost your marbles? Well, direct sales can be a bit like that – you need to adapt to what works.

For example, if you’re looking to gain clients in the 65+ age group, doing silly TikTok videos is probably not going to work (but it may get you younger clients). Likewise, if you want to appeal to 20-somethings, knocking on doors is not your best bet. Think about who your target audience is, and research how they shop, what appeals to them, and where they spend their money. Then, adapt your strategy to fit those parameters.

Consistently evaluating your market and your tactics, and changing things up when needed is like mastering the art of pet psychology – minus the bewildered stares.

6. Overcoming Challenges:
Life throws us curveballs, and direct sales does too. But if consistency were a superhero, it would wear a cape labeled “resilience.” Consistently showing up, even when things get tough, is like telling challenges, “Hey, I’ve got my game face on. Bring it!” So, don’t be surprised if challenges end up retreating faster than my Chihuahua at bath time.

Direct sales is kind of like a roller coaster ride – exhilarating, exciting, ups, downs, and a few stomach-flipping moments. But with consistency as your seat belt, you’re in for an overall smooth ride that leads to YOUR success.

Whether you’re building trust, nurturing relationships, growing your business, or just trying not to trip over your shoelaces in the sales arena, remember that a dash of consistency and a sprinkle of humor can make the journey not only fruitful, but enjoyable too!

Avon 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Starting Your Own Business

Pamela Murphy, AVON Independent Sales Representative

August 19, 2023

Are you thinking about signing up as an Avon Representative? Or maybe you’ve already signed up and don’t know what to do next. Either way, this post can be your guide!

In it, I will show you simple steps on how to get started and attempt to answer any questions you may have. There will be a contact form at the end of the post in case I miss something. Just send me a quick message and I’ll get back to you shortly!

You’re In Business!

Congratulations! You have made the right choice with Avon, the company that has been empowering women (and a few good men) since 1886! How many direct sales companies can say that? (Here’s a hint: ONE.) There’s a reason why a company has been around for that long, and that reason is SUCCESS! And now, you have the opportunity to share in that success.

First things first!

  • The first thing you should do is edit your online store. Just log in to avon.com with your new account number and the password you selected. Click on your online store at the top of the page and hit Edit. You can then upload a photo of yourself and add a brief bio. Customers like to shop with a real person, so your photo is key! You can also add personal videos and product photos to your online store.
  • Then, complete your profile information on Avon.com. To find it, click where it says “Hi, YOURNAME” at the top of the page and go down to My Profile.
  • Now, start sharing your online store URL with your friends and family! Click on My Store at the top of your home page. Above your name and picture is a Share button. It’s that easy to get the online side of your business up and running – and it takes less than five minutes!

What is your “WHY”?

Think about why you joined Avon. Do you want to get a discount on your personal orders, make a little extra money for a specific expense like a vacation, or do you need more money to make ends meet? Keep your “Why” in mind as you plan your business strategy, and let me know if I can help you set goals or make a plan to achieve them!

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Take the free training

After you’ve entered the site, you should immediately begin taking the Avon U courses for New Representatives. The link to Avon U can be found at the top of the page on Avon.com, in the black bar. Here are a few important courses to start off with:

Lesson 1 – New Representatives: How to Get Started

New Representative Welcome Lesson

What’s a Campaign?

Your Avon Address Book

Customize Your Profile and Online Store

Find Your Way in Avon U

Once you’ve completed the first few courses, make it a point to do a course or two every day to continue learning about your business – there are literally hundreds of courses on Avon U, and most can be done in ten minutes or less. This is the best way to learn and build on your knowledge base. You’ll be an expert in no time!

Be aware of the rules!

It is very important that you take the time to read the Business Policies and Procedures document, which can be found under Manage Business > Seller Central > Documents and Resources.

You will want to familiarize yourself with Avon’s policies so you don’t accidentally violate any of them.

The Nitty-Gritty: How Avon works

There are two ways to sell Avon: traditional and online.

Ding Dong! Avon Calling!

With the traditional way, you pass out brochures during each two-week campaign. When your customers place their orders, you collect the money from them up front, order the products on avonnow.com (along with any demos, samples, bags, brochures for the next campaign, etc., that you need), and pay the wholesale cost. When the order comes in, you bag the orders and deliver to your customers. Your pay is the difference between what your customers paid you and what you pay Avon for the items (retail price minus wholesale cost).

Online selling

With the online method, you simply share your custom URL via text, email, and social media. Your Avon online store website is FREE (many other direct sales companies charge a monthly fee for this). When your customers shop online with you, they pay for their order through the website, Avon ships the order directly to them, and Avon pays your commission through your Avon Wallet (see the Avon U training on Avon Wallet). You choose where you want your money to go from the Wallet – i.e., checking or savings account, Venmo, or PayPal. You can set it up for automatic transfers or manual transfers. I have mine automatically deposited into the checking account I use for my business so I don’t even have to think about it once I have it set up. Please note that you MUST sign up for the Avon Wallet to receive your online sales commissions (and leadership earnings if you choose to go into leadership).

When customers order $60 or more, they get free shipping, and some of that shipping charge will be charged to your account. This is usually $8.00 but can be more on larger orders.

Online selling has its benefits:

1. Avon currently prints 3.5 million brochures every two weeks, and all of that paper ends up in landfills. Online is much more environmentally friendly.

2. You don’t have to worry about collecting money, driving all over town delivering orders, trying to schedule convenient delivery times, etc.

3. Your commission lands in your Avon Wallet immediately!

But, it’s entirely up to you. Whether you choose to sell in person, online, or a combination of both, you will earn money!

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Placing your order

When taking customers’ orders, be sure to collect their payment up front. Just say, “How did you want to pay for that today?” If they balk, remind them that no other company lets you pay after your items are received. This is important, because you will need to pay for your order online with your own credit or debit card when you place it.

Orders are placed every two weeks (or more often – the choice is up to you). Each campaign runs from a Wednesday to 11:59 p.m. on a Tuesday. A campaign schedule is attached to this email. You may place your order on the day of your choosing within the two-week period, but I would advise you NOT to wait until the last day, in case of unforeseen circumstances like the website going down or popular products being sold out. Note that you will be charged a shipping fee for each order that you place during a campaign.

As you get customers, add them to the Address Book section in your Web Office. Customers must have a valid phone number or e-mail address in order to be added to the Address Book.

To enter customers’ orders, go to “Shop by Product” on the Home Page, choose your customer’s name from the drop-down list, and enter her items. This way, you will be able to create invoices for individual customers through the Web Office. When ordering your sales tools, demos, and personal items, choose the customer name that is YOUR NAME in all caps in the drop-down list.

Keep your store open at all times with brochures!

To invest in your business, you will need to purchase your most important business tool every campaign – your brochures! After all, that is YOUR STORE! Keep in mind that you need to order brochures for two campaigns ahead of the one you are in (i.e., when placing your Campaign 6 order, you will order brochures for Campaign 8). Look at the attached Campaign Calendar to see what campaign we are currently in, and order brochures for the second one after that in your first order. That way you’ll always be ahead of the game.

Brochures are ordered in packs of 10 – not individually.

If you want 20 brochures, you would enter the number 2 on the order screen. Keep in mind that the more packs you order, the cheaper they are! And the more brochures you put into the hands of people, the more customers you will get!

You should also purchase some “popcorn bags” (paper bags) in different sizes for packaging up your orders. There are also the nicer shopping bags with handles, which are good for higher-end and heavier items. These are all found in the Sales Tools section of the order page.

In any campaign, you can order demos from the next two campaigns’ What’s New flyers. Selected samples are also available for purchase. Representatives can purchase up to ten of each product from What’s New unless specified.

Build your own team for even more earnings!

Tell your friends and family about the Avon Opportunity! If they sign up under you, you earn a percentage of their sales too! Watch your income grow with your team!

Ready to get started? Of course you are!

I know there is a lot to digest – take your time, take the Avon U courses, NEVER hesitate to call, text, or email me with questions! I am here to help you succeed, and I know you are going to do GREAT things!

Haven’t signed up yet? Click here to go to the signup page!

Still have questions? Send me a message!

Avon Fall & Holiday 2023 Preview

Pamela Murphy, AVON Independent Sales Representative

August 15, 2023

Here’s a photo dump of some of the new products Avon will be offering for Fall and Winter 2023! I had the opportunity to view these in person at the Avon Convention in Maryland this past weekend. My phone pictures don’t do them justice – all of the new products are just gorgeous, especially the jewelry! And who doesn’t love Avon PJs and slippers for the holidays?

The fall fashion line is just what you need to update your wardrobe, and there will be new makeup and fragrances too!

Haven’t seen an Avon brochure lately? You can view it online here or message me with your address to be added to my brochure mailing list. I guarantee you will be pleasantly surprised.

I’ll let you in on a little secret – you can save 20 to 25 percent off your holiday shopping!

It takes about two minutes to sign up as a Representative and begin receiving your discount. There is NO OBLIGATION! As long as you place an order for at least $40, you will get your Representative discount. You don’t need to meet any quotas or even sell to customers (unless, of course, you want to earn some extra income). Many people sign up as “Personal Shoppers” just to get their discount.

Without further ado, here are snaps of some of the upcoming products! And this isn’t even the half of it – just wait until you see the holiday brochures!

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