Can I Meet the Challenge?

I live in a small city.  I am in the “old west,” where the U.S. Army fought Cochise in the late 1800’s.  The city exists because of a military base.  Surrounding our city, there is basically nothing.  It is 90 miles to the nearest large city, 90 miles of nothing.  The vast majority of the population is either in the military, works for the Department of Defense (DOD) or a Defense Contractor.

When I first moved here, I worked jobs, with a boss, earning a regular paycheck.   Then the economy took a down turn.  My job (the position) was eliminated. I started another job, and after a few months, it too was eliminated.  I was tired of job hunting, learning new jobs only to be laid off.  I decided to work from home. I tried a couple business opportunities unsuccessfully before I discovered my current company.

I now work with Xpress Healthcare, a discount health and dental benefits company.  Hmmm.  Military town, health benefits.  Yep, most people who live here have benefits through the military, Department of Defense or through the Defense Contractors. 

Some people look at my career situation as a challenge, even a handicap.  I did not.  I simply began working my business via the internet, entirely through the internet.  Within a few months, I’d built a larger business than I’d had with either of my previous companies, and I grew a team.  I have customers in various areas of the United States, and my team is spread throughout the country. 

I have a strong, ever-growing business, and never had to sell my discount plans locally.  In January, 2012, Xpress Healthcare added some non-health discount benefits to our program.  We now offer LifeLock® ID Theft Protection, Pet Care Discounts, Roadside Assistance, Legal Discounts and Cash Back Rewards. 

The military does not provide those benefits!  I am now in a position where I can offer my products offline.  Although it may seem odd, I AM facing a challenge now – myself!  It has been “interesting” pushing myself out of my phone/internet comfort zone. 

Lots of people say their business requires no “selling.”  On the internet, my products mostly “sell themselves,” because my websites do the work for me.  But approaching the local population is really SELLING!      

I am aware that I am not taking full advantage of the opportunity of promoting my business locally.  I am slowly approaching the local community.  I presented my program at a local senior center a couple months ago, and I’m setting up a table at a health fair tomorrow.  Approaching businesses and individuals will be my next adventure into the community.  I must admit, it is a bit frightening to me.  Wish me luck!   

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