February – Innovator
Alice Flowers of AF Image Group is a virtual client at France OffiCenter and this month’s Innovator! Whether you just don’t have the time to shop or you need to upgrade your look, AF Image Group is all about making you feel and look your very best. Discover how Alice and AF Image Group can take your personal brand to the next level at www.afimagegroup.com and learn more about Alice by reading her answers to our questionnaire.
Every business has a story, tell us yours: With more than 20 years of experience as a model, fashion show producer/coordinator and wardrobe consultant; I decided to transfer my industry knowledge into an image consulting business. As an image consultant, I teach my clients how to evaluate their personal brand and professional image to see if they need to take it up a notch. My company, AF Image Consulting Group, offers individual services and professional image workshops to corporations. The goal is to help each client create the most authentic, dynamic and powerful appearance possible. It’s simply about matching who we are with who we say we are; there should be harmony between the two. AF Image Consulting Group can help make that happen. We offer a FREE 30-minute consultation to see if we are the right fit for what you are looking for.
You were chosen as this month’s Innovator Client, why? I believe that Lori and her team saw the fire and passion I have for my business. Plus, they knew that I really wanted to be a client and this is their way of supporting my entrepreneurial efforts.
No one likes to brag about their business, but if you HAD TO… My service is truly about making others feel and look good. Some of my clients are busy professionals that need to consider their overall image, but don’t have the time to keep up with the latest fashion. I help keep them in sync by advising them on what to update in their wardrobe. I also have clients who want to move up in their career. They want to upgrade their look to match where they are going. It doesn’t matter if you are busy, promotion focus or weight loss, my services are designed to make you feel more confident and look your best.
We learn from our mistakes, especially in business. Give us some words of wisdom. Several years ago, I read a book by John Maxwell titled Failing Forward, Turning Mistakes into Stepping Stones for Success. There were many great nuggets of wisdom in his book that I could quote. But what resonated with me the most was the consistency of what he wrote about how achievers react to mistakes. For instance, in one of the chapters he wrote, “Achievers see failures as isolated incidents and not a lifelong epidemic.” My take away was that each mistake I make is independent of the others. I get back up faster/quicker when I isolate my mistakes rather than compounding them.
Share the best advice your ever got. From a personal perspective my mom would always give me advice based on biblical scripture. So to this day, the Bible is my number one source for advice. From a business perspective, my late brother John told me to learn how to separate personal emotions from business emotions. And when they overlap, recognize them and sort them out.
Describe your perfect day off. Relaxing and hanging out with family, especially my grandkids. My grandkids call me the “COOL” grandma – I love it!
What might someone be surprised to know about you? I love watching the Andy Griffith Show. I watch reruns at least once or twice a month.
Together we are stronger. Tell us something you like about being our client. The energy and excitement I get from being around Lori and her team. They make you want to be in their space. Also, I feel more successful when I’m around like-minded entrepreneurs, VOC gives us that opportunity.
If you could work anywhere under the sun, where would you choose? If I had to work, work, I’d have to say VirtualOffiCenters. But if I could play while working then The Bahamas (any island) – hands down!
How can people CONNECT with you? I can be reached by phone 952-240-8228 or email at alice@afimagegroup.com.
