The blessings of this business

A couple of my BC friends

  I am always and forever blessed by the friendships my BC spa business have brought me over the years.  Several weeks ago I was asked if I could do a bridal party spa on a Saturday evening in April.  I don't normally hold spas on weekend evenings - I even told the hostess that.  But business had been a little slow so I said "sure", even though it was a reluctant yes.     When I learned the morning of the spa that there were going to be 16 people I almost wanted to back out, knowing it would be crazy!  "Ugh, another insane spa with everyone partying, probably low sales and I don't wanna go" were my thoughts.

Deb, my dear BC friend

  However, I put on my good attitude and happy face and went to the spa and lo and behold had a wonderful time!  One of my favorite moments was watching three girls in particular take those eye pads and put them on their eyes and practically fall asleep right then and there.  Guest Emma enjoyed it so much that she booked a spa and then quickly emailed me and said "I'd really like to be on your team."  Those words are always fun words to hear!!   The funny thing is that I had thought to myself "Boy I like her and would love to have her on my team"....who knows if I would have ever actually asked her if she hadn't asked me.  Yes, even directors have to fight their fears and internal dialog of being rejected.  Truly her asking to be a part of my team was a gift.
  What I learned over lunch with Emma a few days later is that life has been tough.  She has been chronically ill for years and her husband lost his job last fall and is still looking for a job in quality control.  After a series of experimental treatments she finally had major surgery in January and feels like she has her life back again.   Now Emma wants to give out to others, help her family financially and I very quickly learned that Emma does indeed have much to give.  Her friends at her grand opening spa couldn't say enough about her positive attitude, her stick-to-itness despite major obstacles, and the value of her friendship towards them. And now I get to be a part of her life as well....none of that would have happened had I not agreed to do that Saturday night spa that I didn't want to do.  
  I know I will learn from Emma, and I know that she will learn from her new friends with BeautiControl.    I pray it will be a new lifelong friendship, and I pray this new part-time spa business will bless her family as much as it has mine.  As a dedication to friends here's a great song celebrating friendships.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X7d7Ul6PmI

On another note, team members who love challenges here's your MAY CHALLENGE:
* Hold 4 spas (personal or group) in May and sell $750 for a glitzy new BC t-shirt decal.
* Additionally, be invited to dinner with National Director Nancy Savely on Thurs., May 26 at my home for inspiration and connection with other BC consultants.
* Sell $1000 and receive a t-shirt to go with your bling decal.