Opportunity Knocks

July 4, 2016

opportunity knocks

As a writer, I’m constantly looking for ways to supplement my income from my day job in public education in order to pay for writing conferences, workshops, association dues, contests, and the myriad other expenses that come with struggling to make it in this industry. Over the years, I’ve tried quite a few “business opportunities.” None of them turned out to be the golden egg that I’d hoped they’d be. So when a friend contacted me last fall with a “great new opportunity,” I was less than enthused. In fact, I was downright skeptical.

But, my friend was armed with a 60 day money back guarantee and some pretty persuasive before and after pictures for the skincare line developed by the doctors behind Proactiv. This new line promised to address the signs of aging. The regimen I chose pledged to tighten, firm, and reduce the appearance of fine lines. What woman in their late thirties would say no to that?

That was November 2015. It is now July 2016 and I’ve been astonished by the difference I see in my skin. It’s softer and more toned. The deep lines around my mouth when I smile have morphed into barely noticeable divets. I couldn’t be happier. So, with my skepticism swept aside, I took the plunge and joined forces with the Rodan + Fields team as an independent consultant.

Will I get rich overnight? Of course not. My goal is modest. I’d like to generate enough extra cash to fund my writing life (and maybe pay off those pesky student loans). I’m excited for the opportunity to do that simply by sharing products that have already proven themselves, not just to me, but to multitudes of others as well. It’s easy to talk about products that you love!

So, I hope you’ll join me in my excitement as I launch this new endeavor. Let’s face it, everyone wants better skin! Who knows? Maybe Rodan + Fields is just what you’ve been looking for, whether it’s improved skin or an avenue to extra income. After all, opportunity knocks, but it’s up to us to listen for it.