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Talk about a crazy journey! That is what I thought when NVP Jammi
Sivadon of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, wanted to travel all the way up to
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to have an Arbonne spa Presentation at
my home in October 2005. I asked her if she knew it was a 10-hour
drive! Jammi and my brother, Kyle, had been good friends since
they used to work together at an insurance company in Tulsa,
Oklahoma. I thought that since Jammi was willing to drive all the
way up here, I should make it worth her while. I invited all of the
women I knew and sent out an appeal letter begging them to come.
We had no idea what we were in for … soon, many of us would
join Jammi on a different kind of crazy journey, as we began to
build our own Arbonne businesses.
Our first stop on the journey found us in love with the fabulous Arbonne melissa dykstra
products. We were all completely hooked! The products are still the Independent Consultant, Regional Vice President
basis of our success as we continue to grow as a team. We remain so Melissa Dykstra Region; Sioux Falls, SD
proud to offer such quality products to our family and friends.
In November, Jenn Dawes; Kay Husman; my sister, Kirsten Biondi
and I formed the core of our new, fired-up South Dakota team. We team because of this spirit and our enthusiasm. Often, several uplines
nicknamed our team the “Team of Grace” for several reasons. First, are present at a new business builders’ launch event to lend support.
we wanted to be graceful when presenting the products and the
opportunity. If someone did not want to be involved, we would let My main goal has been to be sure a new team member does not
their no be a no, and gracefully move on. We also wanted our team feel uncomfortable or unsure of themselves. I never want anyone to
to treat each other, and our new business builders, with a great deal think we have sold some product to them, and then left them on their
of grace and respect. We work together as a team to put new busi- own to figure out how to be successful with the business. Finally, it
ness builders on the road to District Manager. Many have joined our was obvious to me from the start that this business is truly a gift of
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Darin, Melissa, Matt and Ellie Dykstra.
Melissa’s Why: Son, Matt and daughter, Ellie.
Melissa with sister, AM Kirsten Biondi.
success strategy:
“ Work together as a team
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
building people up.
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grace in my own life, and in the lives of others. The changes we
have seen already have been nothing short of miraculous.
Our journey has been an absolute blast! We have had so much fun
sharing Arbonne. I have been blessed by new friendships and am Melissa with members of the team at her Mercedes-Benz car presentation.
thankful to work with women who I respect and adore on a daily
basis. In five months, I completed my journey to Regional Vice
President and now drive the first, white Arbonne Mercedes-Benz in
South Dakota, after participating in the Arbonne Mercedes-Benz To my dear sister, AM Kirsten Biondi: As your little sis, I have want-
Cash Bonus Program. ed nothing more than to simply spend as much time with you as pos-
sible. You are the “cool” one … hands down! One of the biggest
The Arbonne opportunity came out of nowhere. I am thankful every blessings of this business is that we share it. You have become an
day for the unexpected blessings this business has brought to my life. amazing leader and I am so proud of you.
The testimonials in this story reflect the actual experience of an individual, are anecdotal only, and may be atypical.
I have gone from carrying around the heavy weight of knowing we
have too much financial debt, to having a joyful hope of knowing we To Area Managers, Rebecca Mork and Carolyn Ribstein: Thank you
now have the potential to pay off those burdens very soon. I spend for hopping on this journey with us so quickly! I am proud to know
my days encouraging amazing women to succeed with their own both of you and it is fun to see you reaching your goals. You have
businesses, and help them work through difficulties and celebrate worked hard and your success is well deserved.
successes. I know I will look back on these last few months as an
incredible time in my life. From now on, no one will ever be able to To District Managers, Sue Arntz, Sharese Ihnen, Ruth Krueger-
convince me that something is impossible. Through grace, all things Parkinson, Shannon Larson, Pam Winter, Cheryl Raysloy-Park and
become possible. Sally Woods: Thank you for your hard work and enthusiasm. The
journey would not have been as exciting, if it had not been for you.
To NVP Jammi Sivadon: Thank you for making the journey. You are You are becoming great leaders for your own teams and I am
an incredible motivator and presenter, and we are thankful to draw blessed to be a part of the fun.
upon your leadership. Your belief in me was present from the begin-
ning and I appreciate that. To our DMs-in-qualification and new business builders: I hope you
feel how much we care about you and that we stand ready to help
To AM Jenn Dawes: You have blessed my life beyond measure and you reach your goals. District Manager is right around the corner …
I am thankful to you for seeing what Arbonne could be for all of us and from there, the sky is the limit!
… even before we did. Your steady, faithful friendship is appreci-
ated so much. To my husband, Darin, and our kids, Matt and Ellie: Thank you for
your incredible support and for being so understanding about mom
To AM Kay Husman: Talk about energy! You completely define the being gone a bit more often. Our time together is even more pre-
word and have been an inspiration to me. It is a blessing to share cious to me now and I love you very much.
the leadership of our growing team with you. I could not ask for a
more competent business partner and friend. Ready for your keys?
Melissa with the Area Managers at her Mercedes-Benz
car presentation: BACK, L–R: AM Rebecca Mork, AM
Jenn Dawes, AM Carolyn Ribstein and AM Kirsten
Biondi. FRONT, L–R: AM Kay Husman, Melissa and
Melissa with the District Managers at her Mercedes-Benz Melissa with upline, NVP Jammi Sivadon. NVP Jammi Sivadon.
car presentation: BACK, L–R: DM Shannon Larson, DM
Pam Winter, DM Sally Woods and DM Cheryl Raysby
Park. FRONT, L–R: DM Ruth Krueger-Parkinson, Melissa
and NVP Jammi Sivadon.
E Y E O N A R B O N N E | MAY 2006