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LIVING ON THE
EDGE OF MY POTENTIAL
I never could have imagined the experiences, personal growth and
friendships I would discover when my mother, NVP Eunice Ray, and I
were invited to an Arbonne Presentation in December of 2003. I was
looking for purpose in my life. Little did I know Arbonne would bring
both the means and meaning to my life.
My mother suggested Arbonne to me, and within weeks, she and I
joined the other Consultants who were dedicated to helping others.
Jumping in with us were my cousin, ERVP Courtney Dobbs and RVP
Marcie Hughes. As partners, we shot to the top and worked with each
other’s uplines, downlines and crosslines. We cheered each other on
and encouraged one another to persevere. kelley frances sears
Independent Consultant, Executive Regional Vice President
I soon learned something was wrong when everyone began to promote Kelley Sears Region; Louisville, KY
to RVP, while I was still struggling to maintain my Area. I was working
the business, but I was struggling to get other committed business
builders on board to add stability to the business. As the old Arbonne
team would certainly grow and I began to spend the bulk of my time
axiom goes, “You can get to DM without a team, but certainly not RVP.”
with those who understand Arbonne as a fabulous opportunity and who
are in activity.
I was committed to success. I would not let this challenge beat me, and
quitting was never an option for me. I set out to take stock in my belief
I had tremendous belief in the products from the Prolief natural, botani-
in all areas of my business. My friend, ERVP Joey Davis, gave me a
cally-based cream to the NutriMinC® RE9® Repair Corrective Eye Crème.
book that quickly transformed my attitude and understanding. I began
I went to trainings offered by my upline and many other generous
to interview as if I had already met my goals in Arbonne. I had faith my
Arbonne leaders. I listened to every call offered and began to prepare
for the team that I was sure to grow.
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Kelley and cousin, ERVP Courtney Kelley with President Rita Davenport
Dobbs at NTC 2004 Texas. and mom, NVP Eunice Ray on the
ASAP Hawaii 2005 trip.
Kelley with brother, Shelby
Sears.
success strategy:
EXECUTIVE REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
“ What would you attempt to do if
you knew you could not fail?
”
Some early Consultants who purchased product at a discount began to
move into the business. A few of my strongest business builders were
people I continually “dripped” on or called for over a year. I moved out DM Angie Marshall, Charlsey Baumeier, AM Bobbie Trimble, EDM Jessica Bishop,
Kelley and Debbie Cain.
of my comfort zone and just went for it. I learned the business was not
necessarily social, and I no longer feared rejection. My rule of thumb is:
If you have not been rejected recently, you probably are not living up to
your potential. To NVP Linda Brenner: Thank you for helping me to understand the big
picture. You have touched so many lives with your commitment to
Everywhere I go, I talk about the Arbonne business and products; women’s skin care.
The testimonials in this story reflect the actual experience of an individual, are anecdotal only, and may be atypical.
whether I am on an airplane or in the grocery store. The next NVP may
be waiting to hear about Arbonne and you could become one if you To ENVP Cathy Epperson: Thank you for coming out that cold December
present it to him or her. Where else can you have the potential to deter- night and sharing the opportunity with us. You have done your home-
mine your income level based on commitment? Go for it! work and always have the answers we need.
Thank you to my team, you all are so special. Finally, to my family, mom, Colonel and Shelby: I love you all. Mom,
thank you for recognizing this opportunity and not only encouraging
To my AMs: Thank you. To Bobbie Trimble: Your excitement is conta- me, but becoming my first business builder. Shelby, you told me to make
gious and I am so glad we are on the same team! You were worth every RVP by the time you returned and we have. Colonel, thank you for
call. To Amy Moser: I am still impressed by how well you finished. reminding me that prayer prepares the way, and action possesses the
When I called you, you gave me the greatest compliment. To Suzanne land. Shelby and Colonel, thank you both for your service to this coun-
Vosseller: You remind me of what Arbonne is really about and inspire try and to the Marine Corps. Semper Fi, (always faithful).
me. To Christy Riner: I am so thankful that my closest college girlfriend
and I are in this business together. Do the work to build your belief in the industry, company and the prod-
ucts; be in activity and prepare for the team that is forming. Put your
To all my DMs, Lisa Housholder, Angie Marshall, Karen Housholder, team’s goals above your own. Make it your goal to help everyone on
Jessica Bishop, Suzanne Vosseller, Brandi Milne, Colleen Bebeck, Jamie your team reach their goals so everyone wins.
Gomez, Kim Reese, Barbara Wilt, Kelly Bebeck, Mona Anderson,
Elizabeth Vosseller and many more: Thank you.
To my cousin, ERVP Courtney Dobbs: Thank you for being the sister I
never had.
AM Amy Moser, DM Brandi Milne, EDM Lisa Housholder, Sue Hepler, NVP Eunice Ray,
Kelley and Victoria Irving at a team car presentation.
DM Suzanne Josselier and AM Amy Moser.
E Y E O N A R B O N N E | JANUARY 2006