One No Closer to a Yes: How to Be Intrepid and Sell Cutco Knives

One summer during college, I sold $10,000 worth of knives. It was kinda crazy. When I started selling knives, it was to my family and friends – sorry, you guys! – but eventually, through their referrals, I took my knives to complete strangers’ homes, gave them demonstrations and tried selling knife sets to them. Can you imagine inviting a complete stranger to your home who is packing a bunch of knives? (Ok, even if that stranger is pretty innocuous, like me at age 19?)  Continue reading “One No Closer to a Yes: How to Be Intrepid and Sell Cutco Knives”

I Want Pauline Frommer to Read My Work! A Trip Around The World Doesn’t Sound Bad Either! Vote by June 5!

GOAL: Get my writing in front of Pauline Frommer to read (and hopefully love). Win a trip around the world, too. STRATEGY: Enter “I am Intrepid” Contest (done). Be voted into the top 10 by the public and my family and friends before June 5. As you know, I am a new travel writer following my dream while trying … Continue reading I Want Pauline Frommer to Read My Work! A Trip Around The World Doesn’t Sound Bad Either! Vote by June 5!