E Y E O N
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THE REFORMED
SKEPTIC
I dedicate this Eye on Arbonne story to all of the unmarried, young
professionals who think that Arbonne is great for others, but not for
them. I was one of you. Reading these stories, I am often struck by
how different my experience has been. Therefore, I will take you
through my journey from absolute skepticism to blissful belief.
Though my story may sound harsh at first, I am reformed now.
Admittedly, I was a network marketing scoffer. I judged and stereo-
typed people who participated in this method of distribution. When
I was first introduced to Arbonne, I thought it was perfect for others.
I would think to myself, oh, that is great for her. She is a stay-at-
home mom. She has been in sales for 20 years. He has been in net-
work marketing before. Everyone else had the perfect situation that
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would allow them to succeed in Arbonne, but I was convinced it Independent Consultant, Regional Vice President
could not, and would not, work for me. For myself, I thought, I am Amy Levesque Region; Atlanta, GA
too busy working full time and finishing my master’s degree, do not
have the money or like selling, and do not want to be a part of the
“NFL” (No Friends Left) club. was passed up by a superstar in my downline, Paula Ward, who
promoted above me. It would have been the perfect time and excuse
I got real with myself and changed my poor attitude. When I joined to give up. Still, I persevered and started to think it is all going to
Arbonne last August, I did not believe it would work out for me, yet work out.
something pushed me to keep going. I did not follow my sponsor’s
advice. Instead, I thought I would blaze a trail and find success in I admitted to myself that all along, my skepticism, pessimism, disbe-
my own way. I sponsored three people who started their own teams lief, scoffing and inactivity in my business … and general negativity
and within four months of starting, two of my teams quit, while my in my life … were all due to one simple thing: Fear. There it was,
other team took off like a rocket. Needless to say, by February, I laying out there in the cold by itself, exposed for what it really was.
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Some of the Atlanta team at a recent business briefing. L–R, TOP–BOTTOM: DM
Jessica Shisler, Amy, AM Joyce Bahorich, Sarah Bockel, DM Sirpa Horstman and
DM Kay Hagar.
Amy’s most valuable team and support system, her family.
success strategy:
If this business is not working
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REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
for you, it is because you are
not working this business!
I was terrified. Although it had limited so many opportunities in my
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life, I decided that my fear had taken me down for the last time.
Within weeks of my revelation, I attended the Atlanta Celebration
on June 4th to honor the 26 people in Georgia who had received
their Mercedes-Benzes. I distinctly remember watching two girls who Amy with members from her New York and Charlotte teams: Mike D’Orazio, DM Tara
D’Orazio, Amy, AM Laurie Levesque-Bell, DM Allison Emig, DM Ellen Mack-Nunn, DM
had been introduced to Arbonne on the same day as me walk Dina Cuomo, Craig Nunn, Barbara Hanson and Bernadette Mack.
across the stage. That was the moment! Sitting next to my sponsor,
I felt two unexpected feelings — excitement mixed with a little jeal-
ousy. My next thought was that I was going to make it happen!
My New York team is on fire and I am so proud to call all of them
I promoted to AM the month after deciding I was tired of being so teammates. AM Laurie Levesque-Bell has pioneered a rock-solid
fearful of my own success (and everything) in life. The next month, I team, along with DM Tara D’Orazio and DM Allison Emig.
The testimonials in this story reflect the actual experience of an individual, are anecdotal only, and may be atypical.
was in first-step qualification for Region. Now, two months later, I
am writing this story and picking out my Mercedes-Benz. DM Jessica Shisler and DM Ellen Mack-Nunn are working this busi-
ness with the vision of going straight to the top, and I have no doubt
Do not waste time like I did. Make a list of all the reasons why you they will both achieve their dreams. I am also thrilled to have two
do not think Arbonne will work for you, or all of the reasons why dear friends in Boston, Christine Size and Alyssa Sadowski, who
you are not going for it full force. Then take a really close look at are ready to write their own Eye on Arbonne success stories!
that list. I am going to bet that all of those excuses are truly rooted
in one underlying factor: Fear. Let me be blunt, “Get over yourself, I wish to identify three instrumental players on my rocket ship team:
get out there and make it happen!” If Arbonne is not working for Sirpa Horstman, Paula Ward and Joyce Bahorich. The three of you
you, it is because you are not working! are models of fine leadership, teamwork mentality and success! At
night, I dream about the day we all reach the top. I know your suc-
I most definitely need to thank God. He has been seeking me out for cess has meant my own success and that without you all, I would not
29 years now and only after I started letting my faith be in charge be writing these words today.
of my life, and relinquishing my fear, have I felt more peace.
Finally, I wish to thank Arbonne. The past 14 months have fostered
I am also blessed with an incredible family. My two strong, loving such personal growth and incredible change in my life. I look for-
and supportive parents always manage to make me feel special and ward to a positive future, leaving all negativity in the past.
they tell me how proud I make them. My four fun, caring and help-
ful sisters cheer me on each day. My three fabulous brother-in-laws
protect me like only older brothers could. My five adorably sweet
nieces and nephews offer constant kisses and hugs.
Blessings abound in my Arbonne team, too! I am part of the most
dynamic and record-breaking team in Arbonne. Thanks to the
vision, leadership and fortitude of ENVP Sibley Gammon, the sup-
port of ERVP Amanda Macho and the incredible mentor I have in
ERVP Jennifer Mims.
Amy with some key players of her Atlanta team: AM Paula Ward, Joan Lask, and
DM Sirpa Horstman.
ABOVE:
Some of Amy’s team and upline celebrate
her achievement. L–R: ENVP Sibley
Gammon; Ashley Mims; Amy; Aniki Mienie;
DM Sirpa Horstman; Amy’s sponsor, ERVP
Jennifer Mims and Josh Brisbane.
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LEFT:
Amy with newest team in Boston:
Christine Size and Alyssa Sadowski.
E Y E O N A R B O N N E | JANUARY 2006