Once upon a time an ambitious woman entered a successful store with a reputation for quality merchandise. She walked right up to the owner and said:
"Madam, I am very impressed with your establishment. I'd like to come on board and build a career here. I can promise you that I will work hard and do a great job. In return, all I ask for is:
-I'd like 25% to 39% profit on everything I sell.
-If I bring in and train new Sales Associates, I think I deserve a percentage of what they sell.
-When I do well, I expect lots of praise and recognition ... not to mention special awards and gifts. Oh yes, AND dream vacations to exotic locations.
-By the way, I'm not into the "9 to 5" scene, so I'll want to set my own schedule and work when it best suits me, because I balance my career with other parts of my life such as family and friends.
I think that about covers it. When can I start?"
After the store owner recovered from the shock, she roared with laughter and said, " Honey, you can't be serious! Your living in a dream world ... you won't find an opportunity like that anywhere!!!"
When you read this story you have to realize how GOOD WE HAVE IT and realize how far this opportunity can take us if we make use of it. Let's face it ... that kind of a request to a potential employer would bring hysteria. Now, suppose someone WOULD hire you under those terms ... What would you do? Would you continue to buy products you sell, at stores other than the one you work at? OR
Would you try to increase your sales to reach higher percentages?
Would you try to bring on Sales Associates so you could share in their sales?
Would you do all you could, to qualify for the "Exotic Trips?
I sure hope so! Let me make a suggestion. READ and RE-READ that story until you truly see that you can live this reality.
