A natural-born saleswoman who never got past the eighth grade, she decided that the best way to sell Tupperware wasn't in stores but by giving parties at home.

Her marketing skill in leveraging the social networking model and motivating thousands of women to come together in their homes to sell Tupperware was unrivaled.

Weekends, she sold Tupperware door to door.

Selling Tupperware has an awful lot in common with the new-economy jobs that young adults crave.

Colleen Layne, 24, has been selling Tupperware for nearly five years and says she now earns more than $5,000 a month working 20-hour weeks.

"Somehow I can't picture you taking pies to garden parties or selling Tupperware."

Ever since, she has sold Tupperware at bridal showers and gatherings in apartments and bars.

Phranc was still selling Tupperware in 2008, but as of 2013 her online store was closed.

Before Mrs. Raftery started her classes, she usually kept herself busy by selling Tupperware.