Her Story
About Crystal
Crystal Rowland has built a diverse career in sales since starting in 1998 with a newspaper, where she handled sales and advertising. She later pursued opportunities in photography while continuing sales work, and after family priorities led her to return to advertising around 2003 to 2004, she became one of the top salespeople at her company. Following a break in 2012 to care for her husband, she resumed work in 2014 with ten years in pharmaceutical sales before moving to her current position as a wholesaler sales representative two years ago, where she visits stores to manage promotions, equipment issues, and customer needs. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, she earned the Best in Photography award and has supported her family by prioritizing their education over completing her own college degree. Outside her professional achievements, she contributes to breast cancer awareness and cancer awareness initiatives in general.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Crystal
01What do you attribute your success to?
Honestly, she attributes her success to her husband Mike for giving her all the support during their marriage to push and persevere through so many different obstacles even while he was very sick. She also gives credit to Bill Tuttle for giving her the love and support she needed, during her current role. She ran a home with so many different moving parts. Her mentors through the years currently is Brian Reithman, Kim Stout, Bethany Paul and her previous employers Dean Nelson, and Tom Nehaus. She also gives credit to Brandy Tarter, who is and has been her best friend for over 25 years. They work together for more than 20 years and Brandy was a big part of her success, by giving her different tools that would help her throughout the years. And of course to her children, Felicia, Christen, Amberly and Heather.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
S- SEEK The Right Opportunity
A- ASK To Understand
L- LEVERAGE Solutions & Overcome Objections
E- EARN The Business
S- SERVE With Excellence
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
No matter what never give up, find mentors and take in everything they are trying to give to you. Write it down, study it and adapt.
04What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Honesty and Loyalty
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