| crystalsmom | 08-04-2005 03:12 PM | Quote:
Originally Posted by centralnewyorki You should have said that you do very well for yourself and given her your web address. I would also see if you can get the number of sales from the last year- I'm sure it's pretty impressive! You're not still in business because people think it's weird- this is a huge industry and you've been resourceful and creative enough to know a good thing when you see it. I love candles, but come on, how many people enter your home and just HAVE to know where you got that candle?! Has anyone told you how cute a candle looks or asked to take a picture with a candle? Who is in the more exciting industry?! Also, you could mention the fact that it's obviously quite a popular industry because you don't need to beg people to buy your clothes- they sell themselves. Isn't she the one pestering everyone so that she can make a living?!
Be proud- girl, your stuff is great! When people are in the craft store and ask what you're making, tell them: "Dog apparel for my internet business. I'm so busy right now I can hardly see straight! Would you like a card?" and hand them a business card.
Who the he** cares what people think about your career. You get to wake up every morning and earn a living by doing what you love. Believe me when I tell you that I, among millions of other people, am jealous of that fact alone! | Susan, I could not have said it better. Be proud and don't lower yourself to her
level. I bet you never had to beg. I'm new but if you made the darling little
dress on your pup, you are a very creative person doing beautiful work. Pouring
a candle in a mold ??? Woopey!! In a way I'm glad you didn't say anything. Like
you say, you do have to see her every day. Some day you could ask her how
her business is doing and I would mention how well yours is doing (Susans reply
is perfect) Geeee it's a billion dollar business; is she living in a cave. Your busy
business gives you the perfect reason NOT TO SELL CANDLES OR EVEN GO TO
A PARTY. You are a lovely person I'm sure, so put that woman out of your head. |