I think you did a great job introducing your product. Not sure where all you posted, but I found it by way mutual acquaintance.
When your box arrives, it is a beautiful site for the eyes. As my sister always says, "You eat with your eyes first!!!" My appetite goes wild when I open the boxes. They are put together PERFECTLY. I want to rip out all the paper shreds and read all the info within and just study each item!!
The virtual classes are wonderful. The instructor/mentors can actually bring their country, cultures, and fabulous food/recipes to life and make it easy to replicate ... and I love to remake the foods as they get better each time I try them!!
The cultural events are lessons that we don't all get to partake in - even when we travel. Sometimes, most of the time, you are limited to time and don't have time to attend a tea ceremony, or paint a picture under the mentorship of an expert. I would have loved taking the time for an art class in Florence. Didn't have time.
Also.... just an FYI... you are not only giving more memories to those who have travelled, but also to those who have NOT travelled... perhaps pointing to a new reason for saving their money.... to see the wonderful world we occupy.
Someday..when I get to Seattle again, I'd love to meet you in person. I am so proud of you for starting this business early in life. I didn't start my business until I was 57 years old. I'm 68 now and oh! If I only had some years to do over. I am happy to have travelled in my life. Scandinavia, Africa. Europe.. almost made it to the Galapapos Islands, but ended up in Kenya. Never know how long one is able to travel... I'm still good and plan to take off when I can... but there comes a time when the body doesn't want to go thru the TSA lines, etc. Enhancing my memories when my TROVE box comes in...well.. I love it. I may not make it to some countries in my lifetime...but I've been to many and plan on more!
I was told that if I make a profit within 10 years, I'm doing well. I made a profit in year 2. You can do it too! Education, reliving memories of previous trips, or learining about a country that you previously had little interest in can work magic for the human spirit.
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I am wishing you many years of work and many more years of travel!!
Pam Nordby
