Age: 37

Family: Husband, Jeff; Children; Michael (18), Taylor (13).

Highest education: High School and a limited amount of college.

Year Started Business: 1998.

Type of Business: “We sell FUN! We market party supplies through Direct Sales. ‘Theme Parties in a Box’ is our signature item.”

Market: Busy people, who want to celebrate, but simply don’t have the time or the creativity to put it all together.

Number of Employees: None.

Best month (gross revenues): $13,000.

Hours worked per week during start-up: 15 to 30.

Hours worked per week now: 25 to 40.

Favorite business magazines: Network Marketing Lifestyles, Success.

Favorite business books and authors: Clicking, by Faith Popcorn. “ Boy did I get excited about my business while reading this book!”

Relaxes by: Filling the bathtub with hot water and bubbles, and reading a book. Using a cordless phone gives her the ability to work while relaxing. “It doesn’t get any better than that.”

Keeps in shape by: Playing tennis on a regular basis, and going to the gym on a not so regular basis.

Favorite part of job: “In the beginning it was the simplicity of the program, and the flexibility it allowed, but now it is working with my team of consultants and seeing them reach their goals.”

Least favorite part of job: “It is very difficult when I see people with great potential give up because of negative outside influences, whether it is an unsupportive spouse, friend, or family member.”

Companies Admired: Amway. “They took the arrows and paved the way.”

Favorite quotes: “When riches come, they come so quickly and in such abundance, you do not remember when you did not possess them.” (Unknown)

The person who most influenced your life: “My parents. As far back as I can remember, no matter what “crazy” ideas I dreamed up, they would ALWAYS say, ‘You can do it.’ To this day, I still believe that. Belief in a child is the best gift a parent could ever give.”

Heroes: “I have many heroes. I have great admiration and respect for all people who excel and rise to the top. Whether it is in athletics or a profession, I now understand the dedication it takes. Anyone who actually finishes what they start, persevering through good times and bad, is a hero. These are not just “lucky” people; they are people with vision, and I love that.”

Special Accomplishments: Presidential Award of Excellence; Top Sponsor Award; Chairman, The President’s Leadership Council.

Months before Achieved a Profit: 10.

How Ace got into business for herself: “A dear friend told me about this ‘crazy little party business’ going up in her back yard; she thought it had great potential. I was skeptical so I flew to Florida to see things for myself. The rest is history. I was hooked the minute I saw the balloons and curly ribbon. I had never seen anything like it. After signing the application, I felt like I was the first Tupperware lady, and there was no Rubbermaid!”

Best thing about being self-employed: “The flexibility of time, and the fact that the only limitations you have are the ones you put on yourself! The sky is the limit!”

Contact Ace at: 505-244-1631 or iparty@flash.net.