Why Blog?
This is a question I’ve asked myself quite a bit over the past several years since blogs hit the mainstream on the internet. Personally, I’m most comfortable with the printed page.
Still, it’s recently become clear to me that my preference for off-line communication is completely irrelevant. People are talking about Vector Marketing online, and my professional reaction is: “Hey, I want to and we need to, be part of that conversation!”
So despite my initial misgivings, it is with great enthusiasm and excitement that I write this inaugural blog post. The folks here at Vector have worked with literally tens of thousands of young people for nearly 30 years. With this blog, we’re going to share what we’ve learned from them and what we learn from YOU about building life skills, growing professionally, and keeping things in perspective. We’ll write about applying basic work skills to a variety of careers, and bring in outside experts to talk about job choices, personal growth, and other things you ask us about.
We’ve read some of what’s being said about Vector Marketing in cyberspace. Most of it is hooey (or fill in your preferred term for stuff that’s just plain wrong). So we’re eager to get in on the conversation. Have a question about working with us? You’ll find the facts here, and we’ll answer your questions.
So here are the ground rules: When leaving a comment or asking a question, keep your language clean, stay on topic, and don’t get into personal attacks. That’s it. Easy enough, right?
Keep coming back and here’s to a healthy, happy and prosperous 2010!
Yay! The blog is up. Can’t wait to see what happens.
Sarah, this is awesome. Great to see, and you are the perfect ambassador to be blogging! Looking forward to future posts! JB
My daughter is getting started with Vector. I’ve just finished going over almost your entire website am pleased. I texted my daughter just now to say “Vector looks great for you!” We’ve been encouraging an entrepreneural spirit in all of our kids. Direct sales experience can be a key to self-confidence and self-discipline. SMART goals.
David, thanks for your post. Your children are fortunate that their parents see the value in an entreprenuerial experience. My son has sold Cutco for two summers and I found the best thing I could do when he faced obstacles was to say “How do you want to handle that?” This can be challenging work, but the results are really rewarded professionally and personally.
WOW!!! Look how far we have come….this ROCKS Sarah!
I only wish we had all this great technology 21 years ago when I started selling Cutco!
It gets better every day, and I encourage people to utilize it to learn just how great Vector & Cutco really is! – DAZ
Hey, I’m a college student in web design and today i met someone from your company at my school. I filled out an application, and I decided to take a look around to see what kind of company Vector is. I wasn’t quite expecting to find a blog, but it was a pleasant surprise!
Right now though, I was curious as to why you decided to make ‘Mail’ a requirement of posting. I couldn’t help but feel that some might be ill at ease entrusting strangers even with an e-mail address, and it might dissuade some from posting what could be very interesting comments.
Thanks in advance for any explanation you decide to offer me. =)
Thanks for your post, Ken. And, thanks for your question. Making an email address a requirement of blog posts helps us in several ways. First, it’s a valuable mechanism for avoiding blog spammers and intrusions into the site, or at least that’s what the security experts tell me. (I’m not a techie by any means.)
From my perspective, I like to have an email address if I want to respond personally, which is sometimes more appropriate. For example, let’s say someone posts about an issue we need to dig into. I may have a lot of questions for them, and I wouldn’t want to bore our readers with a back and forth that isn’t relevant here, or that might raise privacy issues.
That said, I think you’ve raised an important point. I had not considered that someone might hesitate to comment if they had to provide an email. I’m going to reconsider based on your comments, because we definately want a free exchange here. Also, we can add a privacy comment – we never share information or sell lists; the site should make that clear.
Thanks again!
So i came across your blog in a recent search of part-time jobs. I went through the Vector Marketing page, and seen alot of valuable information about interviews and keeping motivated. I would like to be a part of the team and see how far we can take each other on this path called life.
I did it “applied” i would like if you posted more on how to handle getting started from the entry level of this organization, so others and i can get a better understanding on what there getting thereselves into. Thank you for your time and effort.
Hi Steve, thanks for your post. There is some information on getting started under the “parents” section, and you can get a good feel for the work by reading “a day in the life.” Still, I’m happy to tell you how most people get off to a good start with us. Just like any person starting a business, like a realtor, or an accountant, etc., it’s helpful to start with people you know. Cutco is a great product and the demonstration is fun, so most people find that their friends and family will help you out with a presentation. Our base pay per appointment program makes showing the product in a low-key way easy, so your friends/family won’t feel pressured to make a purchase. This is a great way to get feedback on how you’re doing from the people who know you best and care about your success.
From there, you’ll learn how to ask for referrals. Again, the quality of the product and the nature of the demonstration mean that most people will referral you to several other people, and so on.
For some of us, asking friends and family to see the demo, and asking for referrals is a stretch outside our comfort zone. That’s okay, that’s how we grow. Just be confident in the knowledge that thousands of people have success with this program every day.
Good luck!
WOW!! I’m loving this very much. Sarah (and staff) you guys rock!! We’re doing everything we can here in Daytona Beach, however, I just want to say keep up the innovations, keep up the support, and thank you for everything you all have done for us as reps and managers! Love it!
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Thanks for your support, David – it means a lot. Feel free to share the links to the other posts too, and encourage your team to comment. We really want to encourage the conversation and support you in the field. Keep the posts coming!
A lot of positive feedback here from the commentators for sure!
My daughter started working for Vector during her last year of college. Naturally, I was
concerned with Kirby vacume sales coming to mind and told her not to be upset if it didn’t work out. Boy was I wrong! She quickly was promoted to Manger, then opened a location in one state for one year and on to another state; where she has succefully been for past year and a half. She has won contests and traveled all over the world, works w/ folks her age or a little younger and loves what she does! But more importantaly are the ongoing business skills she has been given and power of positive attitude the company has instilled in her. Parents, as always this kind of sales is not for everyone but if you have a student who needs your support – let them try. They may end up a very successful entrepreneur.
I have an interview with Vector today and I was looking around for info on the company and what it is they do. I must admit that I am somewhat skeptical because I have done Kirby and it was not for me. I have read some good things and some bad but I am willing to give it a try.
Ashley, this is a sales position. Our product, Cutco, is sold direct to the consumer in their home. However, unlike some other experiences you may have had, Cutco is sold by appointment only. Our training program will help you learn how to do the work. Be sure to read through this website for more details!
Hi Sarah my name is Todd and I have recently joined the Vector team. Day three of training is over and I can’t wait too see what’s around the next turn. I am verry optimistic about learning how to advance from when you just complete the 1st set of training to the day I get to make my first BIG sale. I think being apart of the Vector company will be extremly good for me and I look forward to meeting nice new people every day as I say every experence has a learning opportunity. If you don’t learn anything from that experence then you have wasted not only an opportunity but alot of valuable experence that can help you succeed and make it far in Vector.
Todd
I am pretty irritated by all of the scam rumors going around about the company. Im almost done with training and I am very motivated and have confidence in the product in myself. Maybe if you aren’t responsible enough to do the job and handle your own schedule the job isn’t for you! But from what I’ve come to observe its a truly great oppurtunity