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Three years ago, when I was introduced to Arbonne, I was the director of a non-profit children’s museum. I worked a lot, earned too little and played less than I would have liked. I longed to slow down and spend more time with my son and husband. Our days were racing by; I was introduced to Arbonne at the perfect time. I had just quit a parttime nanny position. Michaela Schager, my colleague at the museum, casually introduced me to Arbonne by planting an Unwind Arbonne Aromassential Body Lotion on the table while we were attending a conference together. That got the conversation started! Later that night she told me more about the products and showed me a catalog. I was impressed. I have always sought out products made with essential oils and here was a company with over 300 botanically-based health and wellness products. The following day, I started making a list of everyone I wanted to share these products and company with. I could not stop thinking about Arbonne. I had not really even decided to do the business … I just started doing it. I signed up and purchased products for my family and myself. The big picture quickly came into focus, and I realized that this opportunity would go far beyond replacing the income of that part-time nanny job. Shortly after I started my business, I found out I was pregnant with baby number two. One more reason to build an Arbonne business! I feel so blessed to have found a career that encourages me to dream! My partner, Chris, and I always talked about living a life that was not so focused on working just to pay the bills. We have big dreams – we want to travel, open a cross-country ski yurt retreat, buy a lake cabin, build a “green” house, donate money to help children in need, the list goes on. My ability to affect change in our lives and in the world makes this an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I have the potential, through Arbonne, to
Cindy’s partner, Chris, and kids, Quinn and Solvei at their favorite hot springs.
cindy bullis
Independent Consultant, Regional Vice President Cindy Bullis Region; Missoula, MT
help so many people achieve their dreams and the ability to give to the causes close to my heart. This is not just a career; it is about creating a life and leaving a legacy! Making this business work is a choice. It works when you work! I became a District Manager in December 2004. I continued to work my business in the nooks and crannies of my life. I attended my first NTC at NTC 2006 St. Louis. Wow! I came away with such belief and pride and determination. My baby girl had just turned one and I was ready to end
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Cindy and her family cross-country skiing at Lolo Pass.
success strategy:
Commit to consistent activity and build relationships.
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
the hokey pokey and put my whole self in! I promoted to Area Manager in September 2006 and quit my job at the museum shortly after. At NTC 2007 Las Vegas, in April, I declared a goal: Promote to Regional Vice President by August 2007. One of the speakers at NTC trained on a 10 for 10 challenge, which had me talking to ten people each day for ten days. The challenge was like a catapult for my business – activity and energy was building and we went into qualification that month. I became an RVP on August 1st 2007! How could you make it happen? Make the decision to work this business, believe and get to work making it happen. Commit to consistent activity and build relationships. Know your Why and learn by doing. Follow up and follow through to make the most of this incredible opportunity! To my amazing team: DMs Amanda Casaray, Corey Anderson, Jennifer Marrow, Jess Hines, Pum Lowry, Ruth Sissel, Sarah LaMar and Tahmina Ringer, and EDMs Elisabeth Ristau, Erin Huffman, Katie Brase and Julie Clark, you are the backbone of this business. You have proven that you have what it takes! I am truly honored to have each of you in my business and grateful for the chance to get to know you. To my dear friend, EDM Drea Dineen: I am so glad you are on this journey with me. I will see you at the beach! To my lovely sister, DM-in-qualification Jeanne Beuckens: Thanks for jumping on board. We are closer than ever and we have Arbonne to thank for that. See you at the top! To AMs Janna Van Witbeck and Christa Weathers: You are both such amazing women! I cannot wait until we have a fleet of MercedesBenzes! I know what you are capable of and it will not be long until you achieve it. You are awesome leaders with steadfast belief and contagious enthusiasm. To all of the Consultants and Clients in our Region: Thank you for your support. Your love for these amazing products made this happen! To my sponsor, ERVP Michaela Schager: You rock! You are an awesome leader. Thank you for sharing this amazing business with me and for
NTC 2007 Las Vegas. EDM Erin Huffman, Jeanne Beuckens, Cindy, Cindy’s sponsor ERVP Michaela Schager, AM Christa Weathers, EDM Drea Dineen and AM Janna Van Witbeck.
the time you have spent helping me and my team. Your belief made me believe. Thank you for that! To ERVP Besty Dahlberg, NVP Amy McGovern, ENVP Julie Lackner: Thank you for leading the way. You all bring such different strengths and inspiration! To my incredible sidelines: You are the best! Your love and support has been amazing. To my love, Chris – I am a lucky girl to have such a wonderful partner in life. Thank you for all that you do – always believing; dinners and bedtime and chauffeuring for family road trips to out of town classes. Here is to adventure, love and laughter! To my little love bugs, Quinn and Solvei – You are my sunshine! I love you so much. This is for you! To Mom – Thanks so much for your constant support and belief. You have been such a good sport. Your willingness to help out with the kiddos, the house and the dogs has been such a blessing. We are so fortunate to have you! To the entire Arbonne Executive Team: It is so nice to know you have got my back! Thanks for all your hard work to make this the best company, with the best products and the best people!
Cindy and her new Mercedes-Benz at Manager’s Retreat 2007: FRONT, L-R: AM Christa Weathers, DM Tahmina Ringer, EDM Elisabeth Ristau. BACK, L-R: EDM Julie Clark, AM Janna Van Witbeck, DM Jennifer Marrow.
DM Tahmina Ringer, Jodi McKay, DM Pum Lowry, AM Janna Van Witbeck, DM Bobbie Reeves, EDM Elisabeth Ristau and Kate Brewer. Cindy with her sponsor and team at the Grand Awards Ceremony, NTC 2007 Las Vegas.
E Y E O N A R B O N N E | SEPTEMBER 2007