Melinda Ann Gates (August 15, 1964) is an American philanthropist and a former general manager at Microsoft. After graduating from Ursuline Academy of Dallas in 1982, Melinda joined Microsoft as a marketing manager, where she was responsible for leading the development of various multimedia products. In 2000, she co-founded the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation with her husband Bill Gates, the world’s largest private charitable organization as of 2015. Gates has consistently been ranked as one of the world’s most powerful women by Forbes.
“If you are successful, it is because somewhere, sometime, someone gave you a life or an idea that started you in the right direction. Remember also that you are indebted to life until you help some less fortunate person, just as you were helped.”
When I first started my sales rep business, it was my husband that inspired me. If I did not sell to a particular store, he helped me analyze what I could improve upon. After a time, I gained the confidence I needed to move forward without his help.
Many of us need an extra push from time to time to move forward in our business. I needed it — and I am sure you need it from time to time.
As I gained knowledge in the area of selling to retailers, I started sharing that knowledge with others. I wanted to help creative entrepreneurs grow their business by learning the methods for selling wholesale.
I am sure you have been in the same shoes.
How are you inspiring others in their dreams?