NPR Interview with a Adult Novelty Saleswoman

 This time on No Pants Required, we have a good friend of mine who is a hard-working mama, fiance, and business woman, plus on top of that she is super sweet and hilarious to boot!
We delve into her business with a company that is doing wonderful things in the romance area of things.

Please welcome Brandi Grandon!

No Pants Required: Tell us a bit about yourself?
Brandi Grandon: my name is Brandi Grandon.  A 32 year old divorced mom of 3. I am outgoing, strong-willed, and sometimes stubborn.

NPR: What do you do?
Bg: I have my own business,  Cloud 9 Parties, a direct sales venture.  I also work a “9 to 5” job,  managing 2 storage facilities and uhaul dealership.

npr: What drew you to this type of business?
BG: I had been in direct sales with another company for 4 years, after some life changes,  I thought I'd look for a new company in the romance field. I researched and requested information from many companies in the US.  I fell in love with cloud 9 parties’ catalog.  The more information I found out in comparison to other romance companies secured my decision to invest.

NPR: How often do you work when you are doing Cloud 9 parties and sales?
Bg: the time I work in front of the public varies. When I do in-game parties,  I try to limit it to 3 hours from the time I arrive (about 30 prior to the party for setup) to me leaving the house after taking orders.  

When I do a vendor event or a fundraiser. I work anywhere from 2 hrs to 10 hrs.

NPR: Tell us more about Cloud 9 as a company?
BG: Cloud 9 Parties is the dream Crysti Sheldon had,  the CEO of C9P. She had been working in the romance field for years and wanted to create a company that was different and unique to the romance industry.  
Our consultants, no matter your rank in the company,  get personalized service.
Our host program is corporate paid,  so having a party is no expense to me, for the hostess’ s shopping spree is really free.
Cloud 9 customers have special buys available.

NPR: How did you get started with Cloud 9?
BG: I contacted the home office and was set up with kim krenkel director of marketing, 1st person under the CEO of cloud 9 parties. I paid for the largest kit available and had my first party within 2 weeks of ordering my starter kit.  

NPR: What was the first thing that drew you to working with Cloud 9?
BG: the catalog and company theme

NPR: How much time are you able to dedicate to your business each week?
BG: 10-30 hrs per week

NPR: What is your favorite part about having your own business?
BG: the freedom to make extra money when needed.

NPR: Any tips for someone who is looking at joining the Cloud 9 team and how to be successful at it?
BG: use the resources in the back office, use your fellow consultants ideas and tips. Attend conference.

NPR: Where do you see yourself going in the future - with or without being a part of Cloud 9?
BG: successful in all that I pursue

NPR: Any last words you’d like to share with everyone?

BG: be a pineapple, stand tall, wear a crown, & be sweet inside! Check out Cloud 9 Parties @ www.cloud9parties.com/bkendall on fb facebook.com/kansascloud9