This past weekend a friend emailed me a number for a recorded call with Michael Clouse, nationally known speaker and direct sales/network marketing guru. This morning I decided to listen to the call as I took Suzie and Riley for their morning walk. I have to say, I was quite impressed with what he had to say.
The big stir was over an article that appeared last week (May 14) in the USA Today titled “Direct Sales Offer Recession-Proof Jobs.” When I returned from my walk, I pulled up the article on the internet to read it for myself. From my personal experience, I find the content to indeed be valid.
Almost five years ago I stumbled on a flyer in a health food store advertising an upcoming free program on “Discover Wellness and Natural Hormone Balancing.” A nurse for 30 years, I had never heard of “natural hormone balancing.” Long story short, that seminar changed my life, maybe saved it. It started my journey into health and wellness…and ultimately to the writing of the book I am about to publish, The Awakened Body, A Woman’s Guide to Feeling Vibrant…Naturally.
The company sponsoring the program was Arbonne International. After I conducted my own research, I called and asked to purchase the progesterone cream – but refused to sign up as a “wholesale consultant” to get a discount because I didn’t want to be tricked into anything. I proudly paid the full retail price. That purchase was to change my life. I next tried the omega 3 product and noted significant changes. I then was given an RE9 facial product sample which smoothed away my wrinkles and made me look younger. It was only at that point that I “signed up” – just to get the discount by having my own account.
I was so excited at how I felt and looked. Everyone wanted to know what I was doing. In 13 months I was a Regional Vice President in the company, having had zero experience in sales, not even liking the word. Along the way my personal research taught me that what I put on my skin is perhaps even more impactful than the benefits of the progesterone cream I was using. I learned that the skin is our largest body organ and whatever is placed on the skin rapidly makes its way into our blood stream and body organs.
I have found the integrity of the company to be impeccable. The products live up to the company’s mission of “safe, pure, beneficial.” The products are herbal and botanical, rich in healthy ingredients such as anti-oxidants, no artificial dyes or fillers, no animal byproducts, no mineral oil or petroleum byproducts, pH correct for the skin, and dermatologist tested.
I am sold on every single product the company makes, and my family and I use all of it. There is a wide variety of products: body, face, & skin care for baby, teen, and adult men & women, detox, health, wellness & anti-aging products, weight management, vitamins, & nutrition, aromatherapy, make-up, etc., etc. These are products I would normally purchase elsewhere. Now I have the satisfaction of knowing that I am using products that support my health and wellness, not detract from it.
As I was walking this morning, it occurred to me how little I have shared about these products and the business opportunity this past year as I have devoted all my time to taking writing classes and working on my manuscript. I realized how I have done people a disservice by not telling them about these products that will improve their lives – from a health and wellness perspective as well as a financial perspective.
The USA Today article and Michael Clouse’s information is absolutely right on. There are literally thousands of direct sales/network marketing companies popping up in this day of lost jobs and loss of retirement savings in the stock market. There is an incredible opportunity to generate extra income by using and sharing high quality health and wellness products with your friends and family. It is important to use the products yourself, and when you do, you will become as passionate as I am, which then makes it so easy to share with others. I feel I have the responsibility to make people aware. It is then their choice to make their own decisions.
If you would like to listen to the call by Michael Clouse, here is the number. I am not sure how long it will be available: (410) 426-6969, access code 85214473#. If I can be of assistance, feel free to contact me at rosiebrown@myarbonne.com. Have a wonderful day! : )
