I am a former CPA/attorney who dabbled in direct sales before starting a family. I truly believe that the only way for me to earn a living while raising a child and NOT GO CRAZY trying to do both is through the direct sales industry. That being said, I tried a couple of home party businesses and I had a blast! I met tons of wonderful women, had some fabulous training, went to inspirational conferences and used quality products.

One of my endeavors lasted 5 years before I realized that I was never going to make any money at it even though I believed in the business, the product, and the company. You see, I lack the requisite inventory management genes and this business was extremely inventory-driven.

I also found that I dreaded "doing parties" because I was so stressed out beforehand: Did I bring the right inventory with me? Did I bring all of the supplies and samples I need for each guest? Am I going to have enough time to set up and will it be midnight before I am out of my hostess' home? Is my presentation polished? Am I perfectly polished? Will this be the third COMPANY A party the guests have been to that month?

The second business I discovered was easier to make money at, although the product wasn't something everyone was interested in or wanted to spend money on. At least I didn't have to carry an inventory. However, I was never passionate about the product. There were also many other direct sales companies offering the same products.

I had my baby girl and took a break from direct sales for about a year. Then I got a call from a friend (also a former attorney turned stay-at-home mom). She was so excited about a Jockey Person to Person party she had been to several nights before - she wanted to purchase one of everything so she said she signed on to the business that night. I was intrigued so I quizzed her relentlessly: I checked out every detail about Jockey Person to Person that I could think of. First thing that struck me - NO INVENTORY! Second thing - GROUND FLOOR OPPORTUNITY! You mean to say that I am not competing with 5 other consultants in my neighborhood alone? That there are no other consultants in my city? Hardly any in my state? And then, mix in the brand name recognition of its parent company, Jockey International... It had my attention.