help me understand marketing my business

Granted by Heroes: Elenasmom213
I am the sole provider for my family. A little over 2 years ago I started to have panic attacks out of nowhere while I was driving. I have been to at least 5 psychiatrist and I am going to have to reapply for social security. I was denied the first time. I have 5 children. My oldest son is 9, daughter is 6, daughter is 4, daughter is 3, and our newest son is 7 months old. My 6 year old has health issues and today we go to the cardiologist to find out what is going on with her heart. Last night our 7 month old was put on breathing treatments. My husband can't work because of my panic attacks so I started to get into direct sales to make money. I see so many people that are able to recruit, they have sales, they are making money. I am out there. I work through my panic attacks and I market myself. I use my printer to make my own type of business cards. I am not tech savvy so I can't make anything like a blog, even when wordpress and such are fairly easy. I don't know how to add buttons..etc. I guess my wish is that I had the ability to draw in this crowd of people that love the products I sell as much as I do. I wish that I could have my life back so I can drive again. I wish that I could reach a broader audience than relying on my facebook page to reach fans. My paycheck this month (on the 10th) will be less than 30.00. How do I pay 300 in rent, 380.00 in propane, 176.00 in water, 150 in electric, gas to go to a bazillion dr. appointments for my daughter, and still survive with 30.00? I am at my breaking point. Before the panic attacks, I was this outgoing no limitations person. I am not that person anymore. I am working my business mostly from a computer because people can't see me and they can't see my anxiety. Life sucks right now! I can take a bootcamp course for marketing to help sales for 100.00 but I can't even come up with that. I can hold a party at a restaurant but I need stock to do that! I can't afford that! I need help but I wont give up. EVER!

Wish Info

  • Posted: Dec 5, 2012 10:27 am
    Granted: Dec 7, 2012
  • Member: dreemedayze
  • Member Since: Nov 23, 2012
  • Wishes Granted: 1 time
  • Raised: $0.00 Goal: $200.00
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  • City: fritch
  • State: Texas
  • Country: United States
  • Type: Want
  • Wish is for: Self
  • Category: Dream Fulfillment
  • Cause: Advertising & Design
  • Views: 216
  • Comments: 5
  • Follows: 0

1 Accepted OffersLast offer 6 months ago

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  • Elenasmom213 6 months ago - Accepted!

    I have a lot of experience with marketing, specifically through social media. I would love to be able to help you!!

    Please add me on facebook
    Alyssa Cupo Reinbolt

    or email me at:
    arcbabysitting@yahoo.com

Comments & Responses


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dreemedayze 6 months ago

Thank you!

dreemedayze 6 months ago

I added you!!!

dreemedayze 6 months ago

I did that! It's South Hill Designs Independent Artist Goldy Lockets. :) I have had a lot of traffic. I did sign up for twitter but it has changed since I was on it last and I am totally lost now. lol

BigDreamer 6 months ago

As someone that owns a rather successful blog as far as traffic is concerned I would suggest making a Facebook page and having anyone and everyone invite their friends to like it....this is not a page like your normal one but rather one like say Tide or Gain has where you like it and get their updates in your feed.

Brand that with your name, info, the items you are selling etc. Post pictures of your products and ask for shares. I get a ton of my traffic from Twitter as well. You do not need to pay for a marketing class these days! Do as much research on google as you can, many have the steps laid out for you.

mommie817 6 months ago

i hope you get your wish you are in my prayers