Ashleigh F., a 12-year-old Girl Scout from Bay Ridge, achieved a remarkable feat by selling 2,528 boxes of cookies, making her the top seller in New York City's five boroughs. This accomplishment highlights her persistence and effective sales strategies, including using digital payment options like Venmo. Ashleigh, a seasoned Girl Scout since age five, credited her experiences with teaching her essential skills such as money management and people skills. The Girl Scout Cookie program aims to empower young girls by developing crucial business skills, helping them thrive in various aspects of life.
"I felt really excited because I never thought I would be first... I thought I'd be second or third because the all-time seller used to sell 5,000."
"Sometimes it's harder than others... It takes persistence. When someone says, 'I don't have cash,' I say, 'We also do Venmo.'"
"The more you sell, the more people you get to know and the more they will buy from you... you just get a wider horizon if you keep selling."
"Girl Scouts of Greater New York... helps girls develop five essential skills that set them up for success: goal setting, decision making, money management, business ethics, and people skills."
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