Meet Corinne Brown

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Corinne Brown. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Corinne, thank you so much for joining us. You are such a positive person and it’s something we really admire and so we wanted to start by asking you where you think your optimism comes from?
Positivity was ingrained in me at a very young age. My mom would often say, “you can choose to be better or you can choose to be bitter.” She also used to tell me that your “attitude determines your altitude.”

When I was in the 8th grade, I participated in a speech contest where the theme was “Optimism is Key.” That was when I found my life motto by Helen Keller: “Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.” 🙂

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
Sure!  As you shared my name is Corinne and I am The Fresh Expert.

I was born, raised, and burped in Tupperware. Yes, burped like a Tupperware Bowl. LOL
Growing up with both of my parents involved in direct sales, definitely shaped a lot of my work ethic and entrepreneurial mindset. Although I helped out around their office, I always swore I would never sell plastic bowls, I was going to be a “career women.” So off I went to college for a Graphic Design degree. After my first year I needed extra money and started looking for a job with a flexible schedule. I knew that Tupperware allowed you to work on your terms, so I decided I would give it a try. I believed in the product, since I already used it, and I had an advantage: I grew up in the back of the sales rooms.

22 years later, I still love what I do! I have been honored to represent Tupperware on CBS Sunday Morning and locally in Charlotte on WBTV. I have trained on physical and virtual stages to thousands, and have a body of work that I am proud of. Helping others realize their dreams; as well as, helping others save time, space, and waste is what makes my heart smile. My business has allowed me the life I choose, putting my girls first as a single mom.

Tupperware has also allowed me the ability to pursue other passions.

In 2020, I decided to give up alcohol for a dry lifestyle. I didn’t like the way it affected me and after some personal traumas, wanted to prioritize my mental health. Seeing a need to make elevated non-alcoholic options a standard in local restaurants, bars, and venues, I founded Be Refreshed Beverage Company (BRBC) in 2021. BRBC is a nonalcoholic distribution and retail company based in Fort Mill, SC. All the items available are award winning and taste amazing. I believe that whether you are choosing a dry day, or a dry life, you deserve elevated options, and that is what BRBC provides.

I went on to get certified as a Mental Wellness Coach in 2022, so I could start helping others find their authentic selves through private mentorships.

I still love sharing fresh tips & tricks through Tupperware Parties and love that I can offer others the Best Not the Rest with both of my Fresh Businesses.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Tenacity, Communication and Networking

Being an entrepreneur is not for the faint of heart. You must have tenacity to keep going after every no. I tell my sales team to not take it personally and to think of each “NO” as their Next Opportunity; find out the objections and work to overcome them. When I first started selling Tupperware, I was 19 years old and didn’t have friends that would host a party to help get me started (parties are the main way Tupperware reps make money). So in order to get my business started, I had to make over 200 cold calls. I got a lot of no’s, hangups and more. What I learned by being tenacious in the process was priceless. I learned to master my work choices, overcome objections, and saw first hand how sales is a numbers game. When starting BRBC, it took multiple points of contact to find restaurants and bars that would partner with me, sharing the sober love with elevated options. Don’t give up before the bend in the road – keep going and you will find results.

Communication is the next skill: Words & Manners Matter. Know how to communicate who you are and what you do concisely. People do business with who they know, like and trust. Learn how to ask open questions to find out more about your clients and prospects. When you get them talking about themselves, they will think you are the most interesting person they have met.

Last, learn to network! It is not what you know, it is who you know. Being a successful entrepreneur truly depends on your network and being able to find the gatekeepers to allow your business to thrive.

I had a dream that I wanted to be more than just “The Tupperware Lady”. I wanted to be on local television and share fresh tips and tricks with viewers. Through networking I was able to find the right person to connect me with the producers to make that happen. I would never have had the opportunity without networking. Look at groups near you with the chamber or via meetup.com. Many meet virtually as well as in person. Network Build Grow is amazing international group I am part of because of its personal and professional development, so check them out and see if it’s a fit for you.

Okay, so before we go, is there anyone you’d like to shoutout for the role they’ve played in helping you develop the essential skills or overcome challenges along the way?
My mom and dad have both been incredibly helpful for me in my success in so many ways.

Growing up I learned what it meant to be self employed and that your dreams are possible if you put in the time and do the work. They are my mentors, my sounding boards, and my cheerleaders.

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