What PHOENIX
BUSINESS LEADERS LEARNED from SELLING
COOKIES
Laura Craig, Owner and President, Rhythm & Wine, Jalapeno Inferno | Years as Girl Scout: 3 “Girl Scouts allowed me to, at a young age, improve my social skills as well as establish lifelong friendships. The informal setting was perfect to learn new skills, become a part of a group, and cultivate simple leadership roles. Hospitality was natural for me, I loved it back then and I love it today. One small way I still get involved each year is by volunteering our restaurants to be part of the Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge.”
Tori Stanley, Co-Owner, Beautif-EYE Studios Years as Girl Scout: 4 “I remember sitting in my living room for hours and hours organizing cookies. I would prepare many plans and events to ensure I was the top seller that year, in other words, creating a business plan. It taught me people skills and customer service at a very young age. I didn't realize it then, but it was my own business and I had to create ways to make it as successful as possible. As a business owner now, these traits are so important and I'm very grateful I was able to learn them at a young age.”
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Kim Dees, Senior Vice President and Southern Arizona Division Manager, Washington Federal Years as Girl Scout: 5 “Most people don’t know it, but the Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led business – and among the most successful financial literacy programs – in the world! From selling cookies, I not only took critical money management skills, but marketing, public speaking and even teamwork skills that I use to this day. Plus, I can still set up a mean cookie booth in a pinch, if needed.” WINTER 2017