THE GIFT
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WORTH GIVING
My Arbonne journey began in November 2004 when my longtime
friend, who is now NVP Kristen Salas, gave me a sample of
Arbonne’s NutriMinC® RE9® anti-aging skin care line. I immediately
noticed wonderful results after using it. My skin was hydrated and
glowing. I loved the product so I signed up to be a Consultant right
away in order to receive my product discount. My best friend, EDM
Lisa Nehk, also noticed a difference in my skin and asked me what I
was using, and I told her about the skin care products. She said she
could not wait to try them! Since Kristen was having her Arbonne busi-
ness launch Presentation that week, I invited Lisa so she could sample
the incredible products. I also invited my other dear friend, ERVP Kim
Pollak, to join us. Unlike Lisa, Kim had no intention of coming and told
me “no” five times. Finally, however, I wore her down and she ended
up going, informing me that she was only there to get me off her back
about this Arbonne stuff. By the end of the Presentation, both Lisa and
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Kim were so excited about the products that they signed up to be
Diana Kleist Region; Temecula, CA
Consultants along with me.
My friend and sponsor, Kristen, was so excited for me. She knew that just five-and-a-half months and was going to be presented with her
as a top realtor in my company, I would also be great at Arbonne. I Mercedes-Benz. I saw my friends having fun, having the potential to
quickly told her I was not interested in the Arbonne business, only the make money and moving up the Arbonne ladder. With my 40th birth-
products. I was not looking to get involved in a home-based business. day approaching in June, I had some choices to make. I could turn 40
I had no extra time with my demanding real estate career and I cer- and have it be like all the other years leading up to it; or, I could build
tainly was not hurting for money, since I was already making a my Arbonne business and make it the most amazing year of my entire
healthy, six-figure annual income. So, I wished her luck with her new life by becoming an Arbonne VP.
business venture and went on with my life.
Even though my real estate income was great, I realized that I was no
In May 2005, Kristen told me that she was now an Area Manager longer enjoying myself. My cell phone rang 24/7 and I did not own
with Arbonne and that her sponsor, who is ENVP Amme Weilert, had my own life anymore … it owned me. The mounting stress was start-
at the time just become the first RVP in our town of Temecula and was ing to take a toll on me and my family. Did I really want to do this for
now driving a white Mercedes-Benz. A week later, Kristen told me another 10 years? When it came right down to it, I realized that life
Amme’s sister-in-law, ERVP Annette Warburton, became an RVP in is all about having choices and I felt I had none. This had to change.
I grabbed my two best friends, Lisa and Kim, and told them we need-
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Diana with her husband, Joe, at her Mercedes-Benz
car presentation.
Diana’s son, Joey, with Bruiser and Harley Ann. The “what if” girls, EDM Lisa Nehk, Diana and ERVP Kim Pollak.
success strategy:
“ Dream big and have a
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
whatever-it-takes attitude.
”
ed to go to an Arbonne “Opportunity” Presentation at Amme’s home
to find out more. I had a sinking feeling that Arbonne was going to
be taking off with or without us, and I definitely did not want to miss
out on this opportunity of a lifetime.
After the Presentation, the three of us decided that we had nothing to
Diana and her brand new, 350 ML Mercedes-Benz car presentation.
lose and everything to gain since we already loved the products. After
all, what was the worst thing that could happen to us? At the very
least, we would still get our wonderful products at a discount. So, in great things are just around the corner for you. Thank you for imag-
June 2005, we headed out on our Arbonne journey together, embrac- ining “what if?”
ing the vision and belief in the company and the products. We were
advised to plug into all the trainings, follow the duplicatable system To all my DMs and Consultants: It is so exciting to watch each of you
and teach others to do the same. They said this was the only road to grow and succeed in your businesses. The best is yet to come. Dream
RVP. Thanks to the hard work of our teams, Kim Pollak and I com- big and never give up. I cannot wait for us to all be at the top together.
The testimonials in this story reflect the actual experience of an individual, are anecdotal only, and may be atypical.
pleted qualification for Region in March 2006.
To all my downline, upline and crossline Arbonne friends: You are the
I am happy to report that my 40th year has turned out to be one of the reason this is all possible. The spirit of teamwork is alive and well in
best I have ever had on this earth! Not only am I driving a beautiful, the hearts of everyone involved with Arbonne.
white Mercedes-Benz, but I also have the potential for financial free-
dom and the opportunity to work with my friends in helping to change To my Why, the love of my life and best friend, my husband, Joe, and
lives. This business is truly a gift worth giving, as well as receiving. my wonderful son, Joey: Thank you for your patience. Although it was
not always easy, I knew that it would be so worth it. I could not have
To ENVP Amme Weilert and Chris Weilert: Thank you for being built this business without your help. Our future shines brighter now!
Arbonne pioneers in our town and having the belief and vision to
make your dreams come true. You are truly amazing! To President Rita Davenport and the entire Arbonne Executive Team:
Thank you for this opportunity of a lifetime!
To my friend and sponsor, NVP Kristen Salas: Thank you for continu-
ing to “drip” Arbonne on me, even when I did not see the big picture.
Because of your perseverance, I now see it!
Diana with ERVP Kim Pollak, her sponsor, NVP Kristen Salas and
ERVP Debra Whitworth.
To ERVP Kim Pollak: I am so glad you stopped saying “no” to me and
jumped into this with both feet in June! I hope we always have our
7:30 a.m. phone calls to start our Arbonne day. You are my rock.
To the Whitworth Region: Give yourself a big hand for a job well
done. You deserve the success.
To EDM Lisa Nehk: This business has transformed you into a confident
and joyful person. Keep going on your Arbonne journey because
The Diana Kleist Region.
ENVP Amme
Weilert and Chris
Weilert and ERVP
Heather Jaques.
E Y E O N A R B O N N E | OCTOBER 2006