Sales Calls

Happy New Year everyone!

This is an exciting time for Honeymilk Designs. We are embarking on our full production run with product in stores in by the end of this month!

Yeah!

It’s been a long time coming and all my efforts will be realized soon.

This morning I went out on my first professional sales call. Even though it was with someone I knew from my time as a bra fitter, it was still intimidating. I wanted everything to go perfectly, or at least somewhat smoothly. I was very nervous and I realized I am really in need of a better deodorant.

On my way out the door, I checked to make sure I had everything I needed, product samples…check…purchase orders…check… company info…check.

I waved goodbye to my son at the door. He was without socks or pants, but his teeth were brushed and he was wearing underwear.

A small victory!

Starting my Jeep I did one last mental check. I had everthing I needed. Did I look professional? Hair…so-so, a few greys and minor root regrowth strategically covered by texturizing balm. Too bad I broke my flat iron AGAIN. They really need to make those things more damage-resistant when dropped on the floor. Pants… a wee bit tight, from too much baked camembert over Christmas but masked by my favorite coat. Boots…fantastic. Make-up …well done. Eyebrows…nicely sculptured. What’s that? A nose hair!? NO! False alarm, just a rouge bristle from a cheap blush brush. Thank God!

I dug quickly in my purse to find my liner to give a bit of help to my pucker. The liner wasn’t working that well and I made a mental note to go and get a better one that went on smoother. It took  me three minutes to realize I was attempting to line my lips with a crayon.

Crap.

At least I got the color right.

The joys of being in business with a small child.

Note to self: remove said crayons (given out by well meaning restaurant hostesses) from bag.

So, it was definitely time for a coffee. Thank goodness for drive through coffee houses.

I guess I’ll get better at this as time goes on, although things went well and I believe the product met their expectations.

The wrinkles will get ironed out.

If only the same could be said for my face.