Monday, February 20, 2012

The Lessons Of The Honey Badger

Few of us haven't heard of the Honey Badger by now. He is small, fearless, ferocious and doesn't fear any enemy. He's become something of a pop culture legend, with his own YouTube videos, commercials, and possibly even a TV show! No matter what happens to him, the Honey Badger don't care!


At Uppercase Living, the Honey Badger has become a symbol of strength against adversity. Our Honey Badger charm was an instant favorite of the Blume jewelry line. Inscribed "Stand Strong" on the back, we like to think he brings an extra dose of toughness to the person who's wearing it, especially during those tough times in life. Recently, one of our owners, Jeff Wilson, shared a touching story of how the Honey Badger became a source of strength for one of his sweet young daughters. Here's the story, as Jeff told it to us:


Stand Strong: a message from Jeff Wilson
As many of you know, I am a man in living in a woman’s world.  The vast majority of our Demonstrators are women.  I have four daughters and a wife and presumably all of our pets are female, including the fish.
So what do I do when something goes awry with one of my female counterparts?  I do what every man should not do; I offer advice. Fortunately, the following is a story of when my advice actually helped.

In December, my 11-year-old, Hannah, came home from a particularly rough day at school.  A few kids were saying “mean things” behind her back and it really upset her.  Being the questionable parent that I am, I invited Hannah on a Daddy Daughter date to Walmart.  During the drive we were able to talk about life, school, and Hannah’s concerns.  It was apparent that Hannah’s feelings were really hurt.  I wasn’t quite sure what to say to help.  In a stroke of genius I said the first thing that came to my mind, “Hannah you need to be strong.”  I continued, “you need live your life in such a way that everyone who knows you will know that the mean things are not true. And because they know you, they’ll never believe the lies.”  I told her how wonderful she is and that sometimes, boys are dumb (I couldn’t admit that we’re dumb most of the time).  I told her that I loved her and I think the world of her. 
Later that week, I was working late in the warehouse and I was thinking about Hannah.  I was bothered that she was hurt and I wanted to help in some way.  Christmas was fast approaching and I thought of the perfect present to help out, the Honey Badger charm.   The Honey Badger’s call to action of “Stand Strong” was exactly what Hannah needed.   
Christmas morning arrived and she opened my poorly wrapped present and she gleefully exclaimed that she had, “always wanted a beaver.”   I explained the meaning behind the badger and how she can clip it on a necklace or on her backpack as a reminder that she is beautiful and strong in her Dad’s eye. 
During the Christmas break, Hannah built a fort. Typically, we have several feet of snow in Utah around Christmas, so it was rare that she built a fort instead of an igloo or a snowman.  While she enjoyed her break from school, she kept herself occupied building and stylizing the fort to perfection.  She added protection from the wind and rain.  She accessorized with an iPod holder made out of a burnt log.  She fortified the structure with ribbon.  She was ecstatic to show me the fort during daylight hours. I rearranged my morning work schedule and stayed home so I could get the tour during the day.  
Hannah surprised me with her teepee building skills.  I was impressed with her craftsmanship and her attention to the little details.  But the part that surprised me the most was the message that she inscribed on a rock.  Hannah bravely declared on her little rock the unequivocal decree of, “Stand Strong.”  It is her war cry.  It was her message to the bullies at school.  It was her way of reversing the teacher/student relationship and teaching her dad a lesson.   
Hannah reinforced the power of our products.  That inspiration is inspiration.  She can gather inspiration, confidence, and comfort from a Honey Badger/Beaver.  That inspiration can be worn around her neck or declared on a rock in a fort.  Whether it’s UL Blume or our vinyl, our products and the messages they carry, can shape and mold peoples’ lives for the better.  Oh, how I feel blessed to be a part of Uppercase Living, to be Hannah’s dad, and for all of the women in my life.  Stand Strong! 

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Our Inspirations Incentive is Back With All New Products and Deals!

It's that time of year again: Inspirations is here! With new, exclusive products, FREE items for customers, bonuses for hostesses and a fantastic opportunity for new demonstrators, you are going to love this year's offers.

New Products
We have 16 brand new products, all beautiful, unique and inspirational. All of them are only available until March 31 and include both vinyl expressions and Blume jewelry pieces. The Silver Lining necklace, below, is one of my favorites.
Here's the great part: when you spend just $50 on any UL products, you can choose a FREE item from any of 14 Inspirations choices. Of course, when your order reaches $60, $80, or $100, you'll get to choose more free gifts from our monthly choices and at $100 your entire order will receive flat-rate shipping of just $5.95 (US) or $13.00 (Canada). 

Hostess Bump Up Bonus
When you invite some friends over to enjoy our Inspirations products and free items, you also get a bonus. Your Hostess Rewards will be one level higher than your guest orders' total. Your Double Up Rewards will also be added to your sales total, so you can earn a lot of FREE and half price products just for inviting friends over for a fun gathering. I'm scheduling parties NOW and would love to get yours on my calendar. Contact me today to reserve your date. 



Join Uppercase Living for FREE
Inspirations offers anyone considering becoming an Uppercase Living a fantastic opportunity to earn back the cost of the starter kit.  Whether you want to focus your business on vinyl expressions, Blume jewelry or both, your starter kit will include absolutely everything you'll need to begin having parties and starting your business off strong! From products, to supplies, to a full website with a shopping cart, you can get started 5 minutes after you sign up, and never stop until you achieve YOUR goals. Of course, you'll have full support not only from me, but from a fabulous company who wants to see you succeed. 

All Uppercase Living demonstrators have an UpStart period, 90 days from when they join, where they can receive cash rewards for reaching particular milestones. If you reach all of the UpStart requirements, you will not only enjoy the rewards that come with them, but you will also get the entire cost of your kit refunded back to you! So, in essence, you will be getting paid to start your UL business!

If you'd rather do Uppercase Living on a smaller scale, or perhaps do your marketing and sales online instead of through parties, there's another kit for you. The Networker Kit also includes a full year of your own shopping website, as well as catalogs for our full range of products. At just $59, it is a fabulous way to try a UL business on to see if it's the right fit for you. Contact me for more information on all of the kit options, our UpStart requirements and rewards and to discuss which kit would be right for you.

Inspirations is a fantastic time for Uppercase Living customers, hostesses, and demonstrators. Don't wait too long for your chance to take full advantage of everything it offers.

Monday, February 13, 2012

Sharing Some Love With a 25% Off Sale

It's Valentine's Week! You know how much I love all my readers, customers, hostesses, team members, and Facebook fans, right? In case you weren't sure, I wanted to share some love with all of you by way of a 25% discount on all orders today and tomorrow. Just use the code FANLOVE2012 when you order. The discount will be applied to your entire order. Now pay it forward and share the love with a few friends who'd also LOVE to save on their UL orders! Who loves ya?

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