When rising gas and food prices started pinching the finances of the Harpster family in Pasco last spring, longtime stay-at-home mom Londa Harpster decided it was time to find a part-time job.
She found three within six weeks, but also no longer had much time to spend with her seven children.
Then another opportunity came along: becoming an independent beauty consultant for Mary Kay, a cosmetics company.
“I thought ‘If what they say is true, this is an answer to my prayers,’ ” said Harpster, who was initially skeptical.
But more than a year later, Harpster said owning her Mary Kay business has transformed her family’s lifestyle.
“We’re preparing to purchase a home, which wouldn’t have happened without Mary Kay,” she said.
Harpster’s story exemplifies the swell in the number of people working in direct sales as the national economy continues to struggle, said Neil Offen, president of the Direct Selling Association.
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Charles Lenoir on July 31st, 2009 at 1:15 am
This is a good inspiring article for not only Mary Kay consultants but other network marketing professionals.
It is always good to read or hear about someone being successful with their home based business especially those who started with limited or no network marketing experience. It shows what you can do if you are committed, and have a passion for what you do.
How you approach marketing your product or program will probably determine your success or failure.
And if you take advantage of the different marketing tools that exist you can run your business like a business and later enjoy the fruits of your labor!