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I N D E P E N D E N T C O N S U L T A N T ,
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Mark and I are sitting on an airplane next to my new friend Area Manager
Jessie Kretzer. We are headed to the Moon Palace and Spa in Mexico and
Arbonne is footing the bill. My white Mercedes-Benz is parked in the airport
parking lot. Oh, and it will be there again when we zip off to Hawaii in
January. Sound pretty good? These are just some of the many perks that we
can enjoy as Consultants with Arbonne. Did I mention the diamond ring?
It was two years ago I began my Arbonne adventure. I have to confess, this
was not something I saw myself doing. I didnt understand this industry and
had no clue of the tremendous business opportunity it represented. I thought
it sounded too good to be true and that only a lucky few succeeded. Then
I began reading Eye on Arbonne success stories, just like the one you are
reading now, of successful people in Arbonne. These people were just like
you and me, and they were making great money by helping others succeed.
After I got over myself and signed on as a Consultant, I treated this as a serious
business from day one. I had a full time real estate career when I frst became
a Consultant so I had to use the limited time I had wisely. I invested in my new
Arbonne business and started with a solid base of products to use personally
and to share with others. Arbonne President Rita Davenport always says You
cant sell from an empty wagon and she is right. I also felt that I needed to
be able to answer when someone asked me how the shampoo was. I was
focused and committed and anyone I talked to knew that I was going to the
top of this company and taking them with me if that was what they wanted.
Now, you might say, why would I start a new business in this crazy economy?
The answer is simple-our business is growing!! The health and wellness industry
is exploding. We baby boomers are fghting aging every step of the way. We
are health conscious and demanding products that are not only good for us
but that deliver results. Our products are Swiss formulated, botanically based,
vegan, contain no mineral oil or petroleum products, and they do what they
say they are going to do-they work! We have what todays consumers want,
from the nursery to the nursing home.
Think about the following questions: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
How about in 10 years? If your current stream of income disappeared, how
long could you live on your savings? Can your position be downsized? Are
you all set for retirement? Are your stock options worth what you thought they
would be? If money were not an issue, what would you be doing?
Why leave your future in the hands or at the mercy of others? Your Arbonne
business will be your business and you will have complete control. Added
bonuswe deal in everyday consumable products people will continue to
use. We wash our hair, take vitamins and buy skin care even in the worst
economic times.
Aldis mother, Gudrun, Aldis and daughters, Kristina and Alex, in Iceland.
Aldis and fanc, Mark in Paris.
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Arbonne Independent Consultant,
Executive National Vice-President
Aldis Higgins Nation; Saratoga Springs, New York
Our company was founded in 1980 and is rock solid and the dar-
ling of the network marketing industry. We are recipients of the Direct
Selling Association Education Award. Our former CEO is an Ernst &
Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award recipient. There is massive growth
opportunity in the US and Canada and we have recently expanded to
Australia and the United Kingdom. The rest of the world remains to be
introduced to our products. This company has staying power and that
is vital to long term proftability.
I was at a training recently with Dr. Tom Barrett and he described our
road to success perfectly. Success in this business is not based on luck.
It is based on vision, courage and stamina. The best way to predict the
future is to create it and we have to be willing to do what others will
never do to experience what others never will. We dust off the dreams
we had tossed aside and get to work on making them a reality!
There are many people that I would like to thank and who share in the
success of my business.
Let me start by thanking my sponsor, Joan Fitzhenry for introducing me
to this incredible opportunity. I am forever grateful that you picked up
the phone that day!
Thank you to ENVP Sheila Greene for cheering me on and leading by
example. Your guidance and generosity is truly valued and appreciated.
Sharing this experience with you has been amazing and I look forward
to creating more great memories. The best is yet to come.
To my frst direct, NVP Sue Cassidy. Thank you for trusting me and join-
ing me on this incredible ride. What a blast we have had! Thank you
for taking me fyingliterally. It was one of the most exhilarating experi-
ences of my life. Just us two, new NVPs, high fve-ing in your airplane
over Saratoga. You are a dynamo in so many ways and have set a
wonderful example for your team.
Dream, decide and dont settle.
You deserve this.
Aldis with NVP Sue Cassidy and husband, David.
New Jersey team at NTC 2008 Atlanta.
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AM Diane Rogala, RVP Nicole Belanger, NVP Sue Cassidy, Aldis and EAM
Glenna DiGiacomo at the Area Managers Retreat in Saratoga Springs.
success strategy:
To our US Regional Vice Presidents, Maria Werrlein, Nina Hart Harmon,
Linda Blum Huntington and Archie Grant: Your work ethic is unmatched.
You should be so proud of yourselves and your teams. I know I am. To
Joy Triglia, Stacy Farber, Joanna Harris and Gilda Garratonthose cars
are just around the bend, youll see.
To our rockin UK team, Caroline The Queen McFarlan, Gordon The
King Fraser, Angela MacVicker, Iain Pritchard, Lilia Sinclair and Claire
Shenkin. Thank you for getting it. What a true delight it has been getting
to know all of you. Your accomplishments are off the chartsyou are
creating a true legacy for generations to come. Caroline, congratulations
on being the frst Regional Vice President and white Mercedes-Benz
outside the US and Canada. Jolly Good Job!
To RVP Nicole Belanger: Life after hockey? Now you have your answer!
Thank you for choosing Arbonne as your familys vehicle. To think that I did
not know you two years ago seems unreal. I feel like I have gained the
younger sister I never had. I was so proud the day you earned your car,
now you can drive me around in your Mercedes-Benz. You deserve it, look
gorgeous in it, and I feel privileged to have been a part of your journey.
To my best childhood girlfriends, Diane Rogala and Glenna DiGiacomo.
For the 30-plus years that our friendship has spanned we have shared
so much. What a great excuse this Arbonne business has given us to
spend more time together. I cannot wait until we are all together on the
beach in Hawaii!
To my sister-in-law Jeanne Stefanssonas if being the perfect match for
my favorite brother wasnt enoughit is great that we can work together
and at the same time supplement your horse fund.
To my friend of many years Darlene Kingweve delivered puppies,
ridden horses, sent our kids off to college and seen each other at our
worst and here we are in the beauty business. Hey, you just never know.
To my friends, Rick Monaco and Kate Francesa, you are entrepreneurs
and saw this no-brainer right away! I am excited to watch your business
grow and look forward to every excuse to visit you in Beaufort.
To Jeannelle Shaver, Erin Smith, Dawn Duerr, Jennifer Rightmyer, Chris
Rappleyea, France Leblanc, Marie Sophie, Kim, Ken, Pearl and Amanda
Slaunwhite, Lisa Main, Kayla Main, Kelly Pipino, Eva Spade, Kathy
Rampolla, Melissa Killeleagh, Theresa Chiaravalle, Amber Shore,
Michele Hogan, Carol Buckley, Jovenna Young, Celeste Caruso, Kate
Zumback, Denise Horton, Renee Dubiel-Hornung, Jackie Falconieri, Patty
Laguna, Faithe Ferrante, Katie Wood, Donna Orlyk, Jan McAuliffe, Cathy
Farrell and Tracey Biondi. This was a group effort and I want you all to
know how much I love having you on my team and cant wait to share
in all of your future successes. Ready, set, go!
To my uplines and sidelines, Nadja Shipley, Mary Beth Relyea, BJ and
Jamie Pierce, Armae Fant, Lisa deMayo, Debbie Neal, Keri Zoumas and
Evan Shapiro. Thank you for your generous spirits. I am so grateful that
we are on the same team and that we support each other the way we do.
To Arbonne Home Offce staff, our President Rita Davenport, Brad
Weyment, Karen Goodman, Ira Kleinman and Tim Molloy: This is a
brilliant company with forward thinking leadershipyou have your fngers
on the pulse and I am grateful that you are at the helm.
To my smart and beautiful girls, Ally and Krissie: You were accepted into
and are attending your frst choice college picks. As hard as it was to
drop you off at school I couldnt be prouder. I love you bazillions. Hey,
howd you grow up so fast?
To Mark Loreno, my fanc and honey: Thank you for your love and
continued support. Who knew that an added bonus to this Arbonne
business was you discovering your inner chef? Yummo. To Erik, Sara
ENVP Nadja Shipley, ENVP Andrea Rohrwasser, ENVP Sheila
Greene, Aldis; sponsor, Joan Fitzhenry and AM Amy Mangino.
E Y E ON AR B ONNE | AUGUST 2009
Sue, Denise Horton, Theresa Chiaravalle, Aldis, Kate Zumback, Jeanne Stefansson
and Cathy Farrell.
ENVP Sheila Greene, Kate Francesca, Rick Monaco, NVP Sue Cassidy and Aldis.
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The NTC 2008 Atlanta ACE Awards Dinner
at the Atlanta Aquarium.
The UK team leaders at NTC 2009 Las
Vegas: UK ERVP Caroline McFarlan, Aldis,
UK RVP Iain Pritchard, NVP Sue Cassidy and
UK RVP Gordon Fraser.
NVPs in Ritas suite in Hawaii: Jill Caputo, Aldis, Lisa DeMayo, Sheila Greene, Debbie
Neal, Karen Lambert, Sue Cassidy and President Rita Davenport.
and Gina, my grown kids, the possibilities that lie ahead for you are
endless. Think big!
To my beautiful mother, Gudrun, my father, Sig and step mother, Lis, thank
you for using and sharing these great products with your friends and for
supporting me in all I do. You mean the world to me.
Finally, to my grandfather, Daniel: Thank you for always believing in me
and for your unconditional love. I dont think it was just a coincidence
that I earned my car on your birthdayhow perfect. I can feel you
smiling down on me.
To those of you reading this thinking of doing this as a businessjump in.
You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. The fnancial rewards
of this business are awe-inspiring and were originally why I started my
Arbonne business. What I have come to learn is that the personal rewards
far outweigh the monetary ones. We are in the people business and we
inspire them to dream again and we assist in making those dreams come
true. This business is life changing. Please dont settle for things as they
are; you can have it all.