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My heart leaps for joy as I consider the gift that Arbonne has been to
our family. Never in a million years could I have envisioned myself in
the place I am today — an RVP in this amazing company, potentially
making a lucrative living and having the time of my life doing it!
I was initially introduced to Arbonne at a kindergarten picnic in May
2005 by my friend and fellow mom, now ERVP Marian Horne. Under the
principles of the Arbonne=REsults™ reach out method, Marian handed
me the infamous little skin care sample bag and asked me to try the anti-
aging skin care products inside. A self-confessed product junkie, I willingly
agreed, warning her that the chances of wanting to replace my current
skin care products were slim to none. I further reminded her that my
mother was employed as a makeup artist with a well-known cosmetic
company. (I would later learn, after joining the business, that my response
nearly caused Marian to retrieve the little skin care sample bag!) lee ann webster
Independent Consultant, Regional Vice President
Upon returning home and opening the bag, I was immediately impressed Lee Ann Webster Region; Knoxville, TN
by the overall presentation of the product set. I faithfully followed the six-
step routine and was even more impressed with the way my complexion
looked and felt. Two days later, I found myself in the midst of what I call
“the monthly Webster state of the union” with my husband, Jim. Inevitably, NutriMinC® RE9® anti-aging skin care set. To my surprise, she began to
each month brought the same dreaded reminder that I needed to tighten share her passion for her business with me and revealed how simple,
the purse strings and stick more diligently to the family budget. Eager to but highly effective, the Arbonne=REsults™ method was. A few days
change the subject, I suggested we take our two children, Abbie Lee, 6 later, Marian, NVP Kristi Ayres and ENVP Angie Lyle came to my house
and James, 4, on an outing to enjoy the irresistible spring weather. Jim to do a business Presentation for a group of my friends. Thinking of all
jogged as I roller-bladed, while pushing the kids in the jog stroller. At one the friends I would see at a barbecue that very evening, I told Marian
point, my husband ran up to me and said, “Lee Ann, I hate to admit this that I needed 10 little skin care sample bags right away!
because I am sure it is going to cost me money, but your face looks so
much better after using that ‘orange stuff’!” I began my search for only four business builders who displayed an
entrepreneurial spirit coupled with a large sphere of influence. My goal
Thrilled that I did not need to cut these Arbonne products out of the was, and still is, to duplicate my training with my four business builders.
budget, I called Marian to tell her how much I loved and wanted the As I dove head first into the business, I was pleasantly surprised to
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Lee Ann and AM Lydia Glafenhein ready to
“boot scoot” at NTC 2006 St. Louis.
Abbie Lee, 6 and James, 4. Jim and Lee Ann.
success strategy:
“ Live your life and take this business
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
with you everywhere you go.
”
discover how closely the process of sharing Arbonne paralleled what I
had enjoyed years earlier as an intern in campus ministry. In both cases,
I reveled in the opportunity to meet one-on-one with individuals and to
encourage them to consider their life goals, so they can begin living and
enjoying them forever! Jim Webster, Suzanne Poston, DM Laura Bledsoe, Lee Ann, AM Lydia Glafenhein,
DM Bethany Glafenhein and DM Sarah Kremser celebrating the new Mercedes-Benz.
President Rita Davenport has lightheartedly quipped that Arbonne is
actually a self-development course disguised as a skin care company.
I can certainly attest my business’ contribution to my own personal To ENVP Kristi Ayers, ENVP Angie Lyle and ERVP Phil Troutman:
growth. I have been stretched in a variety of ways, from learning how Thank you so much! Y’all have paved the way for Knoxville. I am very
to create an e-mail contact group and disciplining myself to return grateful for you.
phone calls, to setting up a projector in preparation for a Presentation!
By far, the biggest advantage has been the opportunity to own my own To ERVP Marian Horne: Thank you for thinking of me to try these
business without sacrificing precious time with my two children. I can do
The testimonials in this story reflect the actual experience of an individual, are anecdotal only, and may be atypical.
awesome products. I have had a blast with you!
Arbonne and live the life I love at the same time, taking my kids to after-
school activities and cheering them on in their sports. Additionally, I can To Dee Dee and Ma-maw: Thanks for everything. To my first “go getter,”
even continue to pursue my own hobbies and interests, from decorating AM Lydia Glafenhein: I am sure you will be an RVP before this is even
to tennis, while simultaneously offering the people I meet healthy published. You are awesome. To DM Laura Bledsoe: Your drive and
products along with a plan for the potential to have financial freedom. persistence are amazing. See you in that snazzy two-seater soon. To
AM Beth Robertson: Wow! You are the definition of business savvy. Get
Ten months after starting my Arbonne business, I had such fun picking ready to buy some gum and a guitar. To AMs, Lori Chandler and
out the cutest little convertible, a Mercedes-Benz CLK 350! As I drove Caprice O’Kelly: You all are awesome! Café MiAroma will be busting
my new Mercedes-Benz off of the lot, my heart leaped for joy and with new Mercedes-Benzes soon. Godspeed, Chattanooga! To Lee
overflowed with gratitude for being blessed with the greatest team. They Johnson: Get ready to set St. Louis on fire. To Sandy Bond: I am so
made this achievement possible. thrilled you are on my team. Pick out that little car, it will be here soon.
To my unbelievable husband, Jim: Your support has been amazing! To Janelle Browning: I am so proud of you already! Do not give up.
You called me your ENVP before I even knew what that was. I love you Choices are on the way.
so much and look forward to what God has in store for us! To my
precious kiddos, Abbie Lee and James: I know it seems like the phone To my FOAs (friends of Arbonne), Lyn Collier, Dee Ann Bower, Angie
is attached to mommy’s ear sometimes, but thank you for your patience. Moore, Sarah Attkison and Susan Young: Thanks for your support! Just
It is because all of you that I do Arbonne, and we will have many more say when.
choices because of this short-term investment.
To God be the Glory!
To Mom and Dad: Where do I start? You have supported me from day
one with Arbonne. Thank you for always keeping the kids, and for
being two of my first business builders. I love you all so much! Mom, the
Ocean Club is waiting, and Dad, we need some more money for
Blackberry Farm … 76th is coming soon!
ABOVE:
Holly Byrd, DM Janelle
Browning, Sandy Bond and
AM Beth Robertson.
LEFT:
DM Laura Bledsoe, AM
Lydia Glafenhein, Lee Ann
and DM Bethany
Glafenhein at a baseball
game in St. Louis.
DM Laura Bledsoe and Lee Ann
purchasing “it all” at NTC 2006
St. Louis.
E Y E O N A R B O N N E | OCTOBER 2006