“Be intentional about achieving your goals by engaging in consistent activity every day.”
Have you ever noticed how often the best things in life just slip in quietly and unannounced? When I was introduced to Arbonne, I had no idea I was just handed the opportunity to completely enhance my life, simply by trying a skin care sample!
As straightforward as it was, I did not come to Arbonne easily. Like many, I already had a “graveyard of products,” hoping to resolve skin care issues. When my good friend, ERVP Susan Maris, told me excitedly about her new business of selling skin care products from a company I had not even heard of, I did not want to be bothered. While we were on vacation together, Susan invited me again to try her Arbonne NutriMinC® RE9 anti-aging skin care sample. It was amazing! I immediately noticed a difference and was sold. I became a Consultant for the discount, having no interest in selling “lotions, potions and lipstick.” I already had a busy family life and an established career as a flight attendant. Yet, I found that I could not stop talking about “my discovery.” In the process, I was also learning about the many health benefits of using pure, safe, beneficial personal care products.
I decided to give Arbonne a closer look. My research revealed Arbonne to be a solid company with unquestionable integrity; firmly committed to providing exceptional personal care products. The Arbonne opportunity attracted many men and women interested in developing a successful home-based business, while enjoying a lifestyle of choice. So, I began an unexpected journey, one that felt spiritually directed.
I had many lessons to learn and gifts to receive before reaching the Regional Vice President level and participating in the Mercedes-Benz cash bonus program. My first lesson was to trust and be open to the possibilities. Our life is simply a gift of time from God. I realized Arbonne was offering me an avenue for potential time flexibility and financial peace, allowing me to best utilize that gift of time. My second lesson was to create an intentional plan. I needed to take a dream, make it a goal and create an action plan to bring it to reality. The question is, “Are you willing to do what it takes to create the life you deserve?” The first step to answering this is by writing down your goals and completion date, then breaking them down into bite size pieces of activity. You must be very intentional about how you spend your time.
Another lesson I learned was to plug into the system. Arbonne has made this a very turn-key operation. My suggestion would be to take full advantage of the awesome training and leadership available; do not try to reinvent the wheel. Next, you must assemble and connect with a team of business builders, join conference calls and attend all possible Arbonne functions, especially NTC! Your business and personal life will blossom, surrounded by the Arbonne attitude. Remember, watch your negative self-talk and limit self-doubts because they can single-handedly take you and your business down.
Aside from the potential financial rewards and time flexibility, there have been many other benefits from my Arbonne business that I did not expect. The first is the gift of giving. Success in this business is based on helping others succeed, while educating people about becoming smarter consumers. The second is a gift of community. In Arbonne, you join a wonderful team of caring, dedicated individuals who make a difference in the lives of others. I have also enjoyed the gift of personal growth. People come to Arbonne for the products, but after a closer look, they find a company dedicated to providing a positive, supportive environment, conducive to personal development. Arbonne wisely recognizes that by encouraging its Consultants to become the best they can be, it develop the best possible representatives for their phenomenal products.
Not only do I rejoice in the gift of empowerment, I have the privilege of sharing it with so many others. As we take on adult roles of marriage, parenting and working, we often tend to lose other aspects of who we are. Through developing my Arbonne business, I have discovered those lost parts of me and have felt empowered to be all I can be. The best example of empowerment has been watching my teenage daughter blossom into womanhood with the knowledge that she has no limits. She sees that her world of possibility goes far beyond her current life. That is priceless.
My heart is filled with gratitude for my incredible team of gifted, spiritual people, who hold dear the vision of Together Everyone Achieves More — T.E.A.M.
To my special friend, ERVP Susan Maris: Thank you for continuing to “drip Arbonne” and sharing this gift. We are having fun! To my beautiful mentor, ERVP Beth Williams: I truly would not be here today without your love and the “kick in the pants” you gave when I needed it.
To my awesome AMs, Shelly Rhoads, Nancy Griff and Kirsten Duncan, and my AMs-in-qualifications, Annette Abrahams and Paul Hollenbach (who also happens to be my wonderful husband): You are the “big rocks” of my team and an inspiration to all of us.
To my visionary DMs, Ellen Cutler, Lynne Guisti, Stephanie Dawson, Patricia Whalen, Kim Tomalin, Alana Zittel, Lynda DeFronzo, Kim Wright, Tricia Tatham, Karen Hollister and Anne Fernandez: You are the foundation of our team. We all feed off of your excitement and enthusiasm.
A special thank you to my Consultants and Clients: I truly appreciate your support and encouragement.
To my upline, ENVPs Donna Weiser and Nancy Wilcox and ERVP Sally Hallada: Thank you for being such shining examples of the Arbonne spirit.
To Founder Petter Mørck and our beloved President Rita Davenport: Your commitment to empower, support and love us is what makes Arbonne such a special company.
To my husband, Paul, and my beautiful daughter, Keri: We made short-term sacrifices for huge long-term gains in truly creating a family business. Keri, I am so incredibly proud of the woman you are becoming.
Thank You, God, for my many blessings. I am truly grateful.
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