Day 2 = Bust :(

Okay so today is day two of my new theme, finding 20 dollars a day. Today I was trying to earn my $20 through my direct selling business. Yes, that's right, I'm "one of those people", but actually I enjoy it! I've been trying this for around a year. I was with one company, and I didn't like it, so I switched to another. Now, I don't want to violate any of my terms for being a consultant so you will not see me name the company I sell for. Besides, this blog isn't about selling, or running a DS company, it's about finding 20 dollars a day ;)

So, to move on. I sell for this company, and normally I make around $50 - $70 on average when I have a party. Interest was high for this one, and I was really hoping I could finally break my $350 in sales threshold I seem to be stuck at. Well, that didn't happen! Long story short, about every body ended up having to attend an activity for their kids, or family :( This meant only 2 people came, and I collected 1 outside order, with a total in sales of only $60. Which means I made $15 in commission, but, I put $20 in gas to get there, sooooooo B-U-S-T! The good news is that my awesome Hostess is going to talk to her friends and family that couldn't make it, but wanted to order and try to collect more orders over the week. Then mail me the orders and money. So, down the road I should make more, and I just hate when a Host doesn't earn free stuff from their party! Fingers crossed she can get to the mark and get herself some free stuff, she has 4 kids so she can use it!

After this disappointing day I've decided that I should make a "plan" so to speak for tomorrow. Now, I have a small son, and he has already outgrown a lot of his things. So tomorrow I'm going to post some of the nicer things for sale on some Facebook Buy/sell/trade sites local to my area. In case you are wondering, these are "groups" that have been created by people for FB users to post things for sell that they no longer need, want, use. Other FB users scroll through the offerings, and buy things that they want/need. Here are a few thoughts to keep in mind if you are interested in trying this yourself:

1. Many of these sites have A LOT of members! So items can easily get lost in the multiple postings that different members put on there.
2. Good news is that many allow you to "bump" your item. This simply means that you leave a comment on your item(s) that moves your item back to the top of the page, or "bumps" it.
3. Buyer Beware! You are buying these items from individuals, and not all will be honest or fair. Some post pictures of items that do not reflect the actual condition of the (it's actually dirty, faded, broke, etc.) True story, a friend of mine traded some items with another woman for some sheets for her sons bed. Turns out they had BED BUGS! Yuck! When she confronted the woman, she admitted that she knew there "was a chance" the sheets could be infested. Smh, I don't understand some people!
4. Seller Beware! People will swear they want you item, promise to show up at agreed time/place to get said item. Then not, or ever return your messages or calls. Very frustrated. You will also get people who will give you an insulting low price for your item, then say mean troll type things when you refuse them. Ignore those people!
5. Putting an item for sale, doesn't mean it will sell. I've listed items I thought for sure would sell fast and easy, and they've sat forever. On the other hand, I've sold things within minutes of posting them, and had people asking me to hold it for them if the first person doesn't get it. Nice!

Overall selling things on FB isn't that hard or that complicated, and can help make a fast dollar sometimes. If you are wondering how you can find these sites, ask your friends first. Many will probably already be members of different sites, and can "add" you to the group themselves. Next you can search for groups through FB. Go to the search bar at the top of FB, and type your town's name and then buy/sell/trade. If that gets you nowhere, try different variations of each. Also try your county, state, etc. Once you find a couple it gets easier to find more. 

Try to make some rules for yourself before you start though. Like: how far will you drive? Will you deliver, or will they have to pick something up? What's the lowest you will go for that item (don't tell them, but know in your mind)? Will you meet people somewhere? Where? Nothing to complicated, but it helps to establish these rules before you go into this so you don't wind up spending $10 in gas for $2 item!

Well, that's it for today. Tomorrow is a new day, and I've got my game plan ready, and I'm going to try, try, and try again! I'll let you know how it goes, and I'll share what I did, how I listed my item, and if it worked. Goodnight all!