2019 - Michelle KAROL
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Yes. OK. So we'll get started where you start it
Tell me about how you started your temporary business
and how long you've been doing it for
I've been in Tupperware approximately 20 years
I started when our children were
very small and it was a wonderful lifestyle for them
growing up and I sold,
I would say off and on about maybe seven years,
and then we relocated with my husband's job
So I had a different career for seven years and
I think I've been back for maybe about 13 months, but
it's really been, it's really been a wonderful,
it's really been a wonderful journey
So what was the catalyst reason?
Did you go to a party or did
you just decide one day that
you wanted to sell Tupperware?
I went to a party, I fell in love with the
products like pretty much everybody and
I just wanted to do my six parties
so I could get my free stuff
And of course, after that I was hooked
Cool. How has Tupperware changed your life and
the life of your family since you started?
Tupperware has really changed our mindset
and I think our children have really
learned to set bigger goals than,
I think we would have never been
where we are without Tupperware
They've really gone out in life and
experienced and sought out and
done so many more things than …
Oh yeah, you can. It’s just always running
Okay.
Yeah. I just think, how would you say that?
I think our kids have learned to set goals and dream
bigger dreams because of Tupperware and they've seen
what it's done for us and …
Do they assist with the business? Do they help you?
Well, they've helped with set up and tear down and
some of those kind of things. Of course,
most of the kids,
Tupper kids probably have stamped catalogs
you know and they really see what it's like to
own your own business and they see the flexibility
I think growing up with the kids being
younger, just having that flexibility to
always be able to go to the games and be present and
that just made such a huge difference
I didn't ever have to miss out. I got
to chaperone the Girl Scout trip or the Boy Scout trip,
so I got to be the cool mom
I love that
How has your career with Tupperware affected
you personally?Like your growth and
confidence, growth financially, growth
and travel and just cultural changes
Travel is definitely a huge passion for me
So having the opportunity to travel as much as we have
has just been amazing
Tell me about some of your trips
We have had the opportunity to go on a trip to Norway
That's amazing
And a lot of times with Tupperware, with
a bigger trip we can extend the trip
So we were able to hike
up Pulpit Rock in Norway
and that was a really huge goal for us
It was something that
has just always been a dream
So I didn't quite make it to the top, but it
was after a year I had had two back surgeries
Wow.Would it be to just do …
Yeah, I had just started being able to have movement in
right after Christmas and then in the spring, in June,
is whenwe went hiking
So that was huge
So I don't have a picture of me on top of the mountain
I was almost there, but I have a picture of
Luke on top of the mountain and
I mean, I'm just always going to remember that. So
I think sometimes it's not always the
goals that we reach 100 percent,
it’s that journey along the way
Right
That really makes a difference
So, of course, Italy too was absolutely amazing
They just take such good care of you and
you're just treated like royalty and there's
nothing else like that in the world
That’s awesome
And then tell me about how it's affected you
personally, just as a growth experience
I really feel like we're all put on earth to edify
others and that is probably my biggest passion,
is being able to lift other people up no matter where
they are in life. And just getting to work and grow
with so many people where no matter
where they are in life, it's
really incredible to just see that,
you know, somebody that maybe you
invite into Tupperware and how they can
not only just grow financially in their pocketbook,
but just watching them
grow their you know their mindset of personal growth
The confidence that it instills in them and it …
What else could you say? You can say
you love working with your team
I love working. I love growing people
Yeah
Any standout success stories?
I think every time somebody on your team
reaches another milestone, whether it's a big
success or a small success,
you're always in the background just
cheering them on. And it is like watching
your own children succeed, because you
just feel like that proud mom moment
Let's talk about
what brought you
in the first place, the products
The products
Tell me what is your favorite?
I know it’s a hard question, but
if you could just pick one or two
So, picking your favorite Tupperware product
is like asking you to pick your favorite child
So that's really not possible
I love all the base systems, of course
The Modular Mates, the Freezer,
the Fridge, the Microwaveable
All of those systems are the base of
our business. So that is really what
when people, when your customers get hooked on the
systems and what that can do and what that can bring
to their lives,
that's really the base for me. And of course,
all of the technology. The pressure cooker,
the smart multi-cooker is one
of my favorites on the grill
All of those are just phenomenal and
they just add to the pot of everything
Do you use those a lot at home with the family?
Oh yeah
What do you guys like to make?
I love the 4-in-1 multi-cooker
I love that you can do the steaming
And even if you're just having
something really quick, like pasta,
I mean you'll never sit and watch water boil again
Yeah
It's such a time saver, but the health aspect
when you're steaming something, we do
double stacking the steaming all the time
You know some sweet potatoes on top, some
chicken in the middle or I love the
4-in-1multi-cooker for the roasted
red pepper chicken Farfalle. I
love that that's so good. So good.
Yeah
It really makes you feel like a gourmet cook
Definitely, and it’s so comforting
And it's so easy, 14 minutes and it's done
Yeah, that's true. Yeah, that's a great one
It's a very popular recipe on the box
So as somebody who's been with Tupperware for 20
or so years, what would be your
biggest piece of advice for
somebody who's looking to get
into their Tupperware journey?
I would say just give it a try
It only takes one party
The name of our team is Ripple Effect
And I feel like just offering
that one extra little tip at a party,
just offering the opportunity to one more person,
you never know who that opportunity is going to
affect, how that's going to affect
somebody or somebody down the line
So just by the power of one
you can have that ripple effect
that just can change so many lives
And sometimes they think,
even at a home party, you don't realize
the impact that you have by just sharing
one little tip or just sharing that
opportunity maybe with a mom that just needs that
one more little bit of money to make ends meet
So we really have the power to change a lot
of things just inch by inch, little by little
I would just say go for it
Try it. See if you like it
If it's not for you, it's OK
And maybe it's not the right time
for you. Maybe the timing is bad
and you can always try it again later
So, it's a good fit for so many people
Absolutely
Do you have a favorite Tupperware memory or your
BFF that you made while working on your business?
I'm sure they're a bunch
Sorry. Okay
I think
almost all my best friends are from Tupperware
That's special. Yeah. Good
Well, is there anything that you
just want to share off the cuff or
anything that you guys had in mind
that you wanted to share with me?
] Sorry, I'm just a little emotional
It’s OK. I understand
I just love my past team. I started a new team,
so it's exciting
Super exciting and you're going
to change a lot of people's
lives, like you just said. So I
can't imagine that. That's tough
Yeah
I just love to grow people. I love
to work with people, I love to
It's amazing how many people do not
see the potential that they have
So it's very fun to see
that aha moment when somebody starts to
realize and they start to come into their own
and they really realize they are a lot
more powerful than they ever dreamed
Yeah
OK thank you so much for your time
Not enough
Oh gosh I just,
especially at this conference
It was so nice to meet you and thank you
for sharing your insight and advice
and we're excited to share these things
from all of you with the newcomers
Sounds good. Thank you. Thank you so much
It’s going to be a good one