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THE DIFFERENCE
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What an amazing journey!
Arbonne came into my life in February 2003 when my great friend,
Jennifer Melton, invited me to a “mom’s night out.” I went as most
people do, with no intention of buying anything. As the night went
on, I learned about skin care and the network marketing industry…
talk about being mortified. Although I went home without purchas-
ing anything, I had a sample in hand and spent the rest of the night
stewing in disbelief about all I had learned that night. The next day
I tried the sample of Bio-Matte® Oil Free Cleanser. It was amazing.
I had been searching for something like this for years. I called RVP
Michelle Howe, now my dear friend and sponsor, and told her I
loved the Bio-Matte® Oil Free Cleanser and asked her about the karen ward
business. The rest is Arbonne history. Independent Consultant, Regional Vice President
Karen Ward Region; Port St. Lucie, FL
My road to RVP is like a lot of others, filled with excitement, dis-
couragement and doubt … all at the same time. The excitement of
what you can achieve keeps you going. The discouragement and
doubt also kept me going. Discouragement and doubt are part of her Mercedes-Benz presentation, I went to support her with my step-
life, and challenging yourself to overcome them is part of the sister Wendy, a Consultant who purchases product for a discount. It
process of personal growth. Once you accentuate the positive and was at this event that I felt I was not good enough and would be
eliminate the negatives (I know it is not as easy as it sounds), suc- passed by.
cess will come.
It was not until NTC 2005 Las Vegas when I realized I still had not
Arbonne is such an incredible company with an incredible oppor- made a difference in anyone’s life with the Arbonne opportunity. I
tunity. Do not let it pass you up. Even though I was already in it to still did not believe. Thank you, ENVP Cecilia Stoll, for your honesty
“build a business,” I was almost passed up. When my upline had in truly helping me to see what I needed to do. I had to stop trying
to sell the product and focus on the activity of helping others in order
for my team to grow. I had to not be afraid of offering anyone the
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The Ward family.
Karen’s husband, Richard and
son, Logan
s uccess strategy:
Share the opportunity and
“ empower people with your
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
knowledge … success will follow.
”
opportunity because of what I saw on the surface. Their real needs
may not have only been skin deep. These lessons helped me and my
business turn a corner. Arbonne has the most impressive group of
incredible, intelligent people from all walks of life. They are all work- RVP Michelle Howe, sister, AM Wendy Gilstrap; Karen and NVP Wendy Skinner at
NTC 2005 Las Vegas.
ing toward a common goal of success with a positive and true team
approach. Our Region is all about being proactive toward achiev-
ing health and the potential for financial peace. What people
choose to do with this knowledge is entirely up to them. I like to say
To my son, Logan: Thank you for being my gift and showing me
that I run my business by a very simple formula: Arbonne and
what life is really about. I got the short, fast Mercedes-Benz for you.
knowledge equals the potential for healthy, successful futures.
To my dear friend, ERVP Michelle Howe: Thank you for your con-
Arbonne came into my life at a time when I thought all of my dreams
tinued support and always going above and beyond. You have a
had been attained: I was happily married, I had a career that
The testimonials in this story reflect the actual experience of an individual, are anecdotal only, and may be atypical.
true servant’s heart.
included banking, office management and dental assisting (none of
these are as glamorous as they sound), and I was able to take care
To my first business builder, my step-sister Wendy Gilstrap: Thank
of my precious son, Logan, full time. Although being a full-time mom
you for supporting me and showing me the big picture. I will never
and homemaker was a wonderful privilege, there was something
forget NTC 2005 Las Vegas.
missing — a personal sense of accomplishment and self-worth. You
need both of those to be a success in all areas of your life. Arbonne
To my entire team: This was only possible because of each and
has done that for me, but not without a challenge.
every one of you. Thank you for your efforts and dedication. By
working for the good of others, we will bring joy, potential for suc-
In September 2004, I almost quit. Arbonne was not part of my life
cess, and significance to our lives and the lives around us. Stick with
from September 2004 until February 2005. It is amazing how hav-
it. We will all be at the top together. I love and appreciate you all.
ing just one person say, “I believe in you and I want to be on your
team,” changes everything. Thank you, Wendy. I had been a
Remember that Arbonne is the gift that allows people to attain bet-
District Manager for two years holding my own, with no team
ter health, friendships and personal growth and the potential for
except for a few Consultants who signed on to purchase at a dis-
financial peace. In life we are all given different gifts but the gifts we
count (remember I came into Arbonne of February 2003). My step-
are all left with Arbonne are — peace of mind and heart!
sister, Wendy Gilstrap, came on as my first business builder. I truly
believe that you will not be successful until you are able to handle
it. Go team!
Thank you to all who have gone before me. You have paved the
road and filled me with so many hopes, dreams and promises. Your
words of encouragement have kept us all going.
To my husband, Richard: Thank you for your patience, and for
allowing me to find my self-worth again. I know it has not been easy
for you. I look forward to the rest of our lives together sitting on the
porch in Tennessee.
Wendy Bentley, Karen and DM Denys Gilman.
ABOVE:
Karen shopping for her Mercedes-Benz.
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LEFT:
Karen with DM Diane Furchess.
E Y E O N A R B O N N E | DECEMBER 2005
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