How To Be A Great Avon Beauty Boss

For 130 years, Avon has helped provide economic independence to generations of women, including moms, aunts, grandmothers, daughters, grand-daughters and friends.

Among our Representative ranks are mothers, who have turned to the Avon opportunity for many different reasons. Hundreds of millions of dollars have been earned by Avon representatives who have turned to Avon to provide additional income for their families, take a vacation, pay off their homes, cars and student loans and much more. These incredible women have discovered the joy of entrepreneurship. Additionally, they’ve shared it with their families and friends, inspiring them that nothing is more beautiful than succeeding on your own terms. When those Representatives win with Avon, so do their families.

So mark your calendar. October 16th is National Boss’s Day. A day Avon loves to honor because, after all, though the term “Girl Boss” has only recently entered the trendy lexicon, it’s something Avon has believed in for far longer.

To celebrate the day, we asked two of the best beauty bosses we know—Avon celebrity makeup artist the Kelsey Deenihan and Avon Representative Ivanna Diaz—to share some secrets of success. So, whether you’ve been running a business for years, or are just now thinking about going out on your own, read on to learn and to be inspired!

1. Be disciplined.

When it’s just you, you have to supervise yourself. “Being a party of one can be an immense amount of pressure, but dealing with it is as easy as being organized. Organization is the key to staying sane—not overwhelmed—and on track.”

2. Do the work.

It sounds simple, but if you want to see results, you have to put in the time to make things happen. “When you are your own boss, nothing is going to happen if you don't take action,” says Diaz. “The more time you set aside to do money-producing activities, the more results you'll see. The most common excuse I hear from people who give up is that they didn't make any money. But when I ask them what actions they took, they usually don't have much to say. You can't be surprised you didn't make any money if you didn't put much time aside for your business.”

3. Take risks.

Don’t be afraid to try new ideas and take chances. “There’s never a right time or a good time; there’s always going to be an element of uncertainty to taking that leap of faith,” says Deenihan. “It’s going to be scary, but if you stick with it and understand that a few setbacks don’t mean failure, you’ll be ok.”

4. Outsource.

Burnout is real, so avoid it by delegating when you need to. This could mean hiring a helper or a virtual assistant, or even asking friends or family members to pitch in. “I may not have time to do everything on my to-do list, but when my husband helps me, we both get to reap the benefits of the rewards,” says Diaz.

5. Just do it.

If you’re still slaving away at your desk job, dreaming about taking the plunge to become your own boss, allow us to humbly say: Go for it! “Don't wait; there will never be a better time to do something positive for yourself other than the present moment,” says Diaz. “The best thing you can do for yourself is to take a chance on you.”