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WOMAN WHO INSPIRES
My wife is very caring , loving , helps in any way anyone she can. She has a very good heart. Completely Romantic and attentive.
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As a parent she is strict and very focus on education. She teaches the values of life and also the values of self care.
My family Consist of 4 children ages 18, 11, 6, and 4. We have 3 boys and 1 girl. My oldest is a high school graduate out of the house and living on his own, which i am very proud of him. Like with any teenager you have your moments but as a parent you don’t give up and continue to push. My daughter is 11 she a total diva, She has a bubbly personality and very energetic. My 6 yr old he is like the old soul of my kids. He is goofy, very loving and caring, and very emotional. Our smallest one the 4 yr old he is very strong mind it. Has a tough character, and can be very sweet. He too is very energetic. Both boys have a love for dinosaurs and sea animals that is incredible the information they know at their age.
How did you get to where you are today? What gives you strength?
I got where i am today because i saw an opportunity to have control over my life, income , abilities and potential. I didn’t give up when it got tough or confusing i continue to push.I asked questions, do research what ever it takes. You have to be willing to do what you have to do, to get where you want to be. We are all in a journey in life going through different failures, mistakes and rough patches but success would not be attainable if we didn’t have any of those. What gives me strength is knowing how that end effect is going to feel or the fact that i can celebrate the fruits of my labor home with my family and noone did that but me.
#5 Name a tramatic event in your life and what you did to overcome it?
A tramatic event i went through was when my son decided to move out with his dad at 16 to try a different school. I felt betrayed, I felt scared because mom is always supposed to be there to protect you, I felt broken like a child was stolen after so many years of vested energy and love while he was with me, and i felt not want it. I was depressed for a while, didn’t have the energy to do much. My family and business were hurting over this.
I decided that was enough i looked at my self and said you are as strong as you are do to your own experiences . Allow him to built those same coping factors, and solutions on his own. I said he will be fine because he will see you fine. But you have 3 other children that need you in this face of their life. Start it a completely different outlook on things.
What challenges have you faced this year, especially in business, and how have you pivoted?
Some of the challenges i have experience this year are,: covid 19 like all of us in one way or other it pretty much has affected everyone. In the very begining sales slowed down. Customers had priorities and that was understood. But as a business owner you have to find ways that you not only connect with your customers on a understanding level but also continue to move your business. This year i have not being able to do many home parties, or allow no one in my home store due to safety health reasons in my home.
What I have done is I have research whether through web tutorials, or books I have read information on algorithms in social media how they work what are the drivers, and things to do to allow your algorithm to prioritize You on social media allowing for viewers to go up . In doing that not only your viewers go up, but also your sales because you are generating an organic list of new people that are joining your lives but also giving those other customers that break that although they might not want they have to have. I have also gone up on my live videos , this allows Consistency and the ability to replace some of those home parties that now your doing live.
What motivates you and keeps you moving forward ?
This is simple - my family motivates me, having the freedom to attend school activities, getaways with my wife, have a fun filled day, being there when they get home, or just being able to help my wife more because i am available and have the flexibility to switch my schedule.
Also the ability to help others do the same. Being able to take a another woman/man just like me. Giving her or him the tools and the support she or he needs to work at their dreams, or aspirations. It motivates me because i am changing someones life.
Personally i see myself maybe living in a warmer area . Also I would like to built a non profit organization or platform that i can help reach those that are either a Domestic violence survivors or current victims. Maybe through my personal story I can help someones life. I would also love to go back to school.
Professionally I have a plan to double or triple my team . Additionally double to triple my income in 3 to 5 years. iIwould love to own a store from as well. This way i can run all sales from there whether in person or via social media and work from home only if i choose too.
What made you choose a MLM as your business model and why Paparazzi Jewelry?
In today’s Era everything is digital, everything is via computers or some type of electronic device. MLM its perfect for that with MLM you have the ability to control your earnings, your exposure, your time and your future vision.
I choose paparazzi because I love their Business Model - They are all about change. Changing your look, the way you feel about your self, changing peoples future and lives. Our Passion is to inspire dreams, empowering talents and teach goals. Now although the jewelry might not change the world alone. Those of us that sale the jewelry absolutely can.
You can provide the gift of become financially free, what about that mom that struggles to get sports gear for her son. The parent struggling to pay bill or just that person that has not taken a vacation in years. Now lets look at a customer that gets a major self-esteem boost the moment the wear the jewelry. Lets look at that woman in the parking lot that’s having a rough day and you walkup to her and say here you go and gift them a piece to turn their day around. Not to mention that paparazzi is unsaturated there is still plenty room for growth. Is the only MLM company currently that earns a full 45 % commission on every sale not including team building compensation. The earnings are also uncapped so there is no limit you make as much as you want at your schedule. They provide resources / training / tools and so much more to allow you to be successful.
And their product is good quality , very affordable to all customers and always changing keeping up with the trends.
What are some of the pros and cons of being a female entrepreneur, especially doing events, and with social media?
Pros - As a female Entrepreneur i feel like we are more patient, we can Connect easier , I feel being a woman your also less intimidating and easier to approach, We put everything into perspective when speaking to others in Social Media you can create a lot more content, You can also get more Creative.
Cons -Family needs as women we are required more, so its important to set a schedule for your self, Some customers might test your skills or intelligence simply to know if you know your information, when doing events if you dont have the proper equipment to carry your stuff it could be challenging, In Social media there is a heavier presence of woman than man doing MLM or other categories. You have to make your self stand out.
Do you have any helpful advice to someone interested in starting their own business/franchise?
Do something you love. It will be that much easier to invest your time into it. Make sure to recognize your strengths and weaknesses and lead with strengths. Make both short and long term goals. The short term goal will give you that reassurance that your doing it and long term goals are bigger hard to reach. But they should always be attainable/ doable and measurable .
If you needed to start all over again tomorrow and you had just one thing to change, add or subtract, what would it be ?
The only thing i would do differently is prepare my self better when growth happen and do a lil more research on certain categories.
Tell us about one moment in your life that has had a lasting impression on you and formed who you are today.
I have to say when my mom use to do MLM companies. That right there set the tone for questions and possibilities. That essentially grew with me into curiosities and then when i finally understood I kept pushing for my self.
Tell our audience one thing about yourself that not many others know.
I like to eat yogurt with pretzels or I am terrified of the Dentist ( everytime I go I panic).
How do you balance work and life responsibilities?
I try to set a schedule for the day and if possible the week, when planning life stuff or any family activities I am sure to input everything on my phone calendar so i plan everything accordingly.
What is your favorite part of your business and why?
My favorite part is meeting new people on my lives getting creative, and having fun while you work.
Who knows you best?
Of course I have to say my wife knows me best .
Who is someone that inspires you and why?
Someone that inspires me is one of My upline Earica Cole - She is just like you and I , she start it the business out of a closet space, but no matter what came her way she had and she saw a vision. Today she is a multi millionaire and only in the business for 4 years although she is she still takes the time to train, still takes the time to talk, challenge and meet people. I have met her in person and even spend a week in training bootcamp with her and she was just another one of the girls. But her drive and ambition for success can be contagious.
What’s the most crucial thing for a healthy relationship?
Communication, Understanding, and Intimacy. You have to be able to communicate on a personal and business lever to let your significant other know what’s going on and why maybe certain things cant or can be done.
Understanding to be able to understand sometimes it might not work or they might, or sometimes things get hectic or even overwhelming.
Intimacy because no matter what either of you are doing personal or business you can not forget one another and who is always in your Corner- supporting,
helping or just proud of you.
Tell us the story of how you met your wife.
I was actually friends with my mother in law for about 4 years prior to ever meeting my wife. I saw wife picture on her desk and i admit it she was cute. After a while when i became single i use to mess around with my mother in law and tell her fake stories about her daughter and I dating. She would tell me to leave her alone or start laughing it was very innocent. But we never saw each other . After a very long time. Her son was going through some medical problems and my mom in law was not eating well, very worried and stress. So my wife happen to reach me via email because all our emails were very generic in our job and my mother in law had mention my name before. She emails me concerning her mom and tells me to keep her post it how she is doing and if she eats. We would literally talk once or twice a day to check and that was it.
Once my brother in law got better and she did too. We stop emailing for 2 weeks and all of a sudden i receive an email checking on me and how i was doing. At this time i was a single mom with 2 kids and expecting a 3rd. I told her how i was doing thanked her for checking on me and we kept it at that. The next morning I sent her a good morning via email and she replied good morning “how was your ride into work”, We told each other it was odd not emailing since we got use to it. So then we start it email each other just to say hey and normal conversations. After 2 months of emailing back and forth we decided to finally meet. It was so funny i was very pregnant trying to walk cute and it was such a fail attempt and she was sooo shy because we spoke only on email. After a few months of emailing, texting, and seen each other I slipped and said I LOVE YOU in a email. It is safe to assume i almost broke the computer trying to get the email not to go through so she wouldn’t panic.
The thing was she was feeling the same way and just didn’t know if her feelings were going to be responded back. So my accidental email was actually a push we need it.
We started talking a little more about our feelings in person. We were trying to figure things out and i was so confused as to why she would even like me with my penguin walk and huge belly. One day we met to talk and when i went to leave i put something in my car and turned around, To have a kiss stolen from me and of course i respond it. I swear that night i couldn’t even sleep and my face hurt from smiling. Shortly after that she wrote me a letter pouring her heart out in one of our regular meets she gave it to me and she told me she would never force me into anything but she want it to let me know how she was feeling about me and that it would be my choice, at that point there my heart knew i wasn’t willing to lose her for nothing or noone. I told her I don’t want to lose you. I told her I was finally being me. How I felt when we were together. That I was ready to take a stand for what I felt and want it this time. I said Yes to her.
In the very beginning my parents took a little to adjust but they knew I just want it to give them the respect of telling them first. Now they absolutely LOVE her.
What is the best part of your marriage/ relationship?
She is my best friend I can laugh , joke, cry, vent, be goofy, get frustrated , share secrets with her . We became best friends before we became couple.
What is one thing not many people know about you?
I am scared of any dog that is not my own lol - personal I am not a fan of packaging / shipping my orders takes a long time. - business.
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