What motivates you to try something new?
What motivates you to try something new? For me, it’s a challenge to invent something that people need. The reward is the experience of making it happen, the excitement of the buzz created by a new product, and the pleasure of receiving positive feedback.
All my adult life, I’ve wanted to invent. I’ve got files dated from the 1980’s with new product ideas: reams of research and sketches on everything from cellular radio (which turned into cell phones), wireless weather and fishing services (now available on your cell phone or PDA), exotic beer recipes, sun tan lotion, medical devices, house designs, sailboat bottom paint formulas. Until four years ago, I worked for large multinational companies as a chemical engineer. I had to work on my ‘pet projects’ early in the morning, late at night and on weekends. Then, a senior colleague at a major personal care products company challenged me by asking, “If that is what you want to do, what are you doing here?”
Good question. So, two weeks later, I resigned from a senior project management position, and started working on what would become Brazilian Peel. I have never had so much fun in my life! I’m not sure I can even call this a job. Creating something new has been so rewarding – especially because the end result, the product, performs way beyond my original expectations.
I’ve never had a traditional sales job, but telling people about Brazilian Peel is easy! In the coming days, weeks and months, I’m going to be posting on the Advanced Home Actives blog about the launch of the product, the people I meet and the experience of starting up a new business. I’ll be writing about glycolic acid peels and the difference between the performance of leave-on consumer products and a professional strength treatment. I love to tell stories, so you’ll hear about the people I meet and the adventures we have. I’ll invite guest bloggers to contribute on our blog. I’ll probably blab about other things as well, like vintage cars (we’ve got an old VW bus, an El Camino and a Karman Ghia in the driveway), kayak fishing and living in the fifth decade of my existence. Stay tuned!
What Others Are Saying
I have the same question Diane Bondurant has. Please post an answer.
I have read the article in the Jacksonville paper and just wondered how long will the effect last after the 4 week supply is gone? Must you continue weekly to keep the effect? How is the product sold? Retail? Home parties? etc. Can you use the product on the neck and chest?