Last week, I had the opportunity to interview Becky, an Avon representative who makes extra money selling products to family and friends.  What I loved about this interview, is the no-pressure attitude that Becky takes to selling products.  She does it when she can so that she can still balance her time between family and selling products.

As a result, she’s able to use the money for family vacations and the occasional surprise bill or two that may come up.  We all love extra money!

Here’s the interview:

Talk to me about how working with Avon and selling the products has given you financial freedom or at least access to it?
For me, Avon is fun money for me and my family.  Take vacations or do things like that.  That’s my purpose to put extra money aside to do that.

What is the best thing about that?  What motivates you to keep selling?
We love to travel and do more of that now that the kids are older. 

What was your biggest obstacle when first getting into selling AVON products?  How did you overcome it?
Making the time to do it. and more so insecurities around selling things and talking to people.  I had to tell people I don’t know about the opportunity, but I told them about my story and it helped people begin to get on board and sell their own products.  I’ve come a long way and I’ve discovered that I am a sales person, both-a salesperson and a down to earth rep for the company.  I love the products and the company.  I let people know about products that I don’t care for, I give my honest opinion about the products.

What does your life selling AVON products look like?  How do you end up selling so many products to so many people?  You must be really good!
I do it part time.  I try to work it into my daily life, such as  dropping off products while running errands.  I’m learning how to balance selling products with spending time with family.

What would you tell a woman who may be considering selling AVON but thinks she doesn’t have what it takes?
I think we all have what it takes.  Avon makes it so easy to start.  $20 to start your own business.  If isn’t for you then you don’t lose much.  There’s nothing to lose.

How does AVON support you in your daily or monthly goals?
Extra cash for bills AND vacations and fun stuff.

Do the products sell themselves and what is your absolute favorite product?
Yes, because of the name-everyone knows what Avon is…  My favorite product is the ANEW Reversalist Serum.  Just put it under your moisturizer or before bed and your skin feels amazingly soft.  Glimmer stick eyeliner is another fave-it’s only $3.00

What are your thoughts on Avon?  Have you sold Avon products now or in the past?

Disclaimer:  I am a paid brand ambassador for AVON. My views are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Avon and its affiliates.