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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 stereotyped 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-athome mom. She has been in sales for 20 years. He has been in network marketing before. Everyone else had the perfect situation that would allow them to succeed in Arbonne, but I was convinced it could not, and would not, work for me. For myself, I thought, I am 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. I got real with myself and changed my poor attitude. When I joined Arbonne last August, I did not believe it would work out for me, yet 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 my own way. I sponsored three people who started their own teams and within four months of starting, two of my teams quit, while my other team took off like a rocket. Needless to say, by February, I
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Independent Consultant, Regional Vice President Amy Levesque Region; Atlanta, GA
was passed up by a superstar in my downline, Paula Ward, who promoted above me. It would have been the perfect time and excuse to give up. Still, I persevered and started to think it is all going to work out. I admitted to myself that all along, my skepticism, pessimism, disbelief, scoffing and inactivity in my business … and general negativity in my life … were all due to one simple thing: Fear. There it was, 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:
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If this business is not working for you, it is because you are not working this business!
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I was terrified. Although it had limited so many opportunities in my 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 had been introduced to Arbonne on the same day as me walk across the stage. That was the moment! Sitting next to my sponsor, I felt two unexpected feelings — excitement mixed with a little jealousy. My next thought was that I was going to make it happen! I promoted to AM the month after deciding I was tired of being so fearful of my own success (and everything) in life. The next month, I was in first-step qualification for Region. Now, two months later, I am writing this story and picking out my Mercedes-Benz. Do not waste time like I did. Make a list of all the reasons why you do not think Arbonne will work for you, or all of the reasons why you are not going for it full force. Then take a really close look at 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, get out there and make it happen!” If Arbonne is not working for you, it is because you are not working! I most definitely need to thank God. He has been seeking me out for 29 years now and only after I started letting my faith be in charge of my life, and relinquishing my fear, have I felt more peace. I am also blessed with an incredible family. My two strong, loving and supportive parents always manage to make me feel special and they tell me how proud I make them. My four fun, caring and helpful 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 support of ERVP Amanda Macho and the incredible mentor I have in ERVP Jennifer Mims.
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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 Dina Cuomo, Craig Nunn, Barbara Hanson and Bernadette Mack.
My New York team is on fire and I am so proud to call all of them teammates. AM Laurie Levesque-Bell has pioneered a rock-solid team, along with DM Tara D’Orazio and DM Allison Emig. DM Jessica Shisler and DM Ellen Mack-Nunn are working this business with the vision of going straight to the top, and I have no doubt they will both achieve their dreams. I am also thrilled to have two dear friends in Boston, Christine Size and Alyssa Sadowski, who are ready to write their own Eye on Arbonne success stories! I wish to identify three instrumental players on my rocket ship team: Sirpa Horstman, Paula Ward and Joyce Bahorich. The three of you are models of fine leadership, teamwork mentality and success! At night, I dream about the day we all reach the top. I know your success has meant my own success and that without you all, I would not be writing these words today. Finally, I wish to thank Arbonne. The past 14 months have fostered such personal growth and incredible change in my life. I look forward to a positive future, leaving all negativity in the past.
The testimonials in this story reflect the actual experience of an individual, are anecdotal only, and may be atypical.
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. < 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