Time It Goes by So Fast!

Where to begin it has been since February that I last wrote here!  Well there is a lot to share and not a lot of time for me to do, so I will make it quick!

So back in February I was still a district manager working hard to schedule parties and build some clientele.

I won't lie it wasn't easy but it was fun!  I have met so many different people and have learned so much about myself.  First, I can do something other than healthcare!  Next, I have the best family in the world (yours may be too, but mine rocks...they support me in all my endeavors!).  Finally, when it becomes tough that is when I must be stronger!

Through my many valleys and highs I managed to promote to Area Manager in March!  I was super excited because that means I am one step away from my first goal, Regional Vice President.  With that title many great things happen, one my daughter gets my car and I drive home a Mercedes.   But that isn't my first excitement of reaching the next level, it is about doing what I thought was impossible!  Anything is possible and the only thing that keeps you from reaching goals is your mind!  I do truly believe that! Do you?  What is holding you back from going after what you want?  Well, first what is it that you want?

Besides Arbonne, I had the awesome opportunity to be part of my church's "The Promise" this is a very intense and well done play about the life of Jesus.  I love being part of this yearly production because I know I am giving of myself for God to bring others to know Him, and that makes me smile!  Below is a picture of Christina, Misty, Me and Lisa 4 of 10 Hebrew Ladies!  Yes, I was a dancing Hebrew woman.

Check out the youtube trailer: https://youtu.be/NEb7Q5UuB2M

Back to Arbonne! In April I had the opportunity to visit Las Vegas for the annual Global Training event for Consultants...WOW~! As a new Area Manager I had the opportunity to attend the Pure White Vibe party with my other uplines.  All I can say is that no other corporate job would treat you like I was treated with Arbonne.  I truly felt appreciated and cared for and that we WANTED to be there not because we HAD to be.  I love being part of this amazing company and cannot wait to see where it takes me!

Arbonne hasn't only changed my physical appearance (see below) but also my mentality.  No degrees, no work experience, no tests or mandatory meetings will ever do what I experienced in Las Vegas this past April! I must thank Katie Kniss my RVP for sharing this amazing opportunity with me and God for not letting me pass it by and trusting in Him that all things are possible through Christ!

Seasource Detox Spa - LOVE This Line from Arbonne!

It's been a while since I have made an entry into my blog - it isn't because I haven't wanted too, mostly because I have been busy!  Busy is a good thing but I have realized being busy can lead to stress and emotional roller coasters.  With those items in mind it has led me to identify areas in my life that I need to be more attuned.  Since before Christmas I have been using Arbonne's Seasource Express Detox Spa set and have absolutely fallen in LOVE with it! These gender neutral smell products are intended for both men and women (we all have the need to detox).  Whether you're already involved with an exercise regimen or weight loss program or perfectly content with yourself the detox spa set is for everyone!  My two favorite items are the foaming sea salt scrub and the fortifying hair mask.  This mask leaves your hair looking and feeling amazing.  The scrub is fantastic at removing the dead surface cells on your skin, removing those environmental toxins that lead to premature aging, weight gain, stress and a variety of other unhealthy factors.

The components of the seasource line include marine plant life which works synergistically to transport nutrient elements to cells, helping to cleanse, purify and remove toxins from the body.

The Seasource Detox Spa line is created for detoxification, restoration and total renewal benefits! It's purpose is to Stimulate, Strengthen and Support skin and body functions.  These products complements other skin care regimens including anti-aging and overall optimal wellness.

Reasons to detoxify:

• Remove Toxins
• Support Body Functions
• Improves Anti-aging Results
• Restores Energy
• Renews Balance
• Promotes Healthiness

Detoxing begins with Stimulating the skin's surface; which is a vital component of removing toxins involved with lymphatic drainage and natural circulation.

• Foaming Sea Salt Scrub
• Detoxifying Rescue Wash
• Sea Mud Face & Body Mask
• 5-in-1 Essential Massage Oil

The benefit of stimulating is Detoxing.

The next step is Strengthening your body by hydration and re-mineralizing.  The key benefit is restoration of your body's necessary vitamins and moisture.

• Purifying Sea Soak
• Fortifying Hair Mask
• Re-Mineralizing Body Lotion 24H
• The Sea Source Detox Spa Set

The final step in the detox process is that of Support.  Your body will support an optimal state of health and beauty through detoxification which leads to enhancing the body's natural ability to fortify, protect and oxygenate itself.   The primary benefits is renewal and enriching your current state of being.

• Renewing Body Gelee
• 7 Day Body Cleanse
• Detox Tea
• Protein Shakes
• Daily Power Packs for Men and Women
• Essentials Vitamin Spray D & B12
• Greens Balance
• Evolution
• Immunity Support
• Essentials Sleep Well Spray
• Omega-3 Plus
• Joint Support
• Fit Chews

I have incorporated these products into presentations and would LOVE to share these products with you!

If you're interested in these products - purchase the Express Spa Set today and receive 30% off your order!  

January - Finding momentum!

“The great upside-down misconception about sales is that it is an effort to get something from others. The truth is that sales at its best—at its most effective—is precisely the opposite: it is about giving." - Bob Burg


Hello - it has been a little bit since I last shared anything about my success thus far with this amazing company - Arbonne.  As of last month I qualified for Area Manager and currently working diligently to become Area Manager!  Each day I am coming closer to that Mercedes AND building a team that is strong and willing to work for what they want.

You may think it is all about the money or what I can earn - but in reality it has nothing to do with those (maybe a little).  I love people and I most certainly enjoy hearing people share their successes and trials! You can be so much more when you decide to listen and truly hear what someone is saying - you will begin to see how the products you love will change another persons life!

I believe EVERYONE wants success - but not all of us are willing to use the elbow grease that is associated with success!

I have come to realize that having your own business is about being someone who gives - and desires to give without taking anything in return!  A book I recently started reading by Bob Burg; Go Givers Sell more has really intrigued me.  Why, you may ask?

What is the nature of selling?  To receive cash or some sort of value in exchange for your product or service, right?  True but more deeply it is about serving the person you are selling too - or attempting to sell to :).

I have realized something as I have been reading this book - people want/desire to be heard.  By understanding this I as the promoter of Arbonne products - I need to hear what my client wants and be educated enough to realize I have what they need!

This journey of being part of an MLM has guided me through places I never thought I would journey. I have done things that I didn't think I would do - I am certainly blessed that I was allotted this opportunity.

Most importantly I am blessed to have met so many new people and have had the opportunity to be a giver to many!  God Bless!

Reflection Experience...Going to Arbonne GTC 2015! Woo Hoo!

Hello! I hope that your Christmas was as special as mine! I love spending time with my family and truly reflecting on how special this time of year is!

As we approach the new year I have put a special out for the the 90 day evolution challenge that Arbonne has  created.  I am offering the full 3 month set for 50% off!  This offer will go for today until 5pm! Check out the site: http://90dayevolution.arbonne.com/

Last evening my up-line Executive Regional VP took myself and a few of my team members out for dinner as a gift to us.  It was such a nice time - it also displayed how much she cares for her team - but it also shows how much she cares for our success!  

An exciting news flash - I signed up for GTC 2015 in Las Vegas - Yes I am going to my first big conference in VEGAS and I want to go as an Area Manager! The only way to do that is to get to work!  (More on this subject as it becomes closer!)

I am going to make this entry short and sweet because I have a million and one things to do before midnight tonight...but I want you to be left with this thought; 

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.

This business is something that doesn't necessarily take a lot of wisdom to start but as you grow a business you begin to understand how people react and respond to certain situations and ideals.  In learning these habits you begin to understand how the Arbonne products can enhance, assist, and ultimately change another's life.  Change can be defined in many ways, change of lifestyle (becoming healthier), change of skin tone/texture (beauty products), change of attitude (health and wellness), change in thinking (Arbonne products being free of chemicals, dyes, parabens, mineral oil, etc.) AND change in personal development (becoming the business!)  

The three methods of wisdom include reflection - looking at oneself or those things around you, imitation - taking what has been giving to you and doing the same and having the same results (my amazing upline) and then ultimately experience - you can't gain experience unless you reflect and imitate.  I am in the midst of my experience with the Arbonne Difference.  I am here to tell you it is worth the reflection, the imitation and finally experiencing the ride!

God Bless and May your New Year bring a New YOU!

December and Arbonne Momentum!

Its been a little while since I posted to the blog - mostly because I have been busy busy busy!

I had a slow start in November but came crashing through with force.  I made District Manager and see that this business will evolve into something bigger and greater than I ever imagined possible!

I had an amazing open house in November!  Check out the Vodka soaked chocolate covered strawberries!

Although the open house was a great success it was shadowed by a great tragedy the Tuesday before.  Our little sleepy town of Kalkaska faced a terrible incident where a man murdered his wife and his father in law on a rampage that lead to him taking a hostage and finally giving up to police peacefully.  This man killed a friend of mine a woman I have known since I was about 10 years old.  Her children went to daycare with mine and I was blessed to teach her older girls gymnastics.  Most recently she became involved with running and had a passion to pursue running to become fit and change her lifestyle. Some may also say it was also a way to escape the abuse at home from her husband. She had RSVP'd to come to this event and it broke my heart that she wouldn't be there but more so that her life was cut short due to the man she married.  A husband is someone who should lift you up when you're down, hug you when you need love, offer you encouragement when needed, support you in your efforts, stand beside you through trials and accomplishments and most important be one's best friend!  Unfortunately she never knew those attributes of a husband and now she will never have that opportunity.

With this party I was able to raise over $200 to donate to her family.  It may not seem like a lot but every penny counts.  Her four children have been left behind and will face many trials in the future.  Tiffany's mother is in need of a new home to raise Tiffany's beautiful children.  A picture of Tiffany and her family is below.

Through this tragedy it has brought many of us closer and created friendships that would have never occurred.  For example, I am working with a few other women to coordinate a 5k, 10k and half marathon in Tiffany's honor.  The race will hopefully take place on May 9th the day before Mothers Day.  She was chosen mother of the year in 2012 and we felt it appropriate day to memorialize.  We hope that it will be an event we can put on yearly!  Tiffany ran her first half marathon this past October.

Now into December we are moving swiftly to Christmas and I hope you have your shopping almost complete (I don't!) but I think I will be using my business to provide some beautiful ladies with products they have never experienced!  

I will attempt to add more to my blog later this week so much to talk about and share!  My team is growing and as my team grows - I see the great things that can happen not just for me but my team members!

God is Good all the TIME.  All the time GOD is GOOD!  AMEN!  Be Blessed my friends!

Life...Family, Work, and Everything that Fits in Between Including a Half - Marathon!

As we come to the end of October you may be getting your fill of spooky ghosts and wicked witches...although my girls choose to be less scary characters, Sara is Elsa...(what 7 year old isn't?) and Lydia choose to be a 50's girl! As you can see below they are quite charming!  We had the opportunity to attend our churches Trunk n' Treat last Sunday and they were pleasantly pleased with the vast amount of candy delivered to their little trick or treat bags!

Lydia 9, Sara 7

This past weekend my husband, Chad and I participated in the half marathon that we have been training for since this past July.  We weren't necessarily in the best shape of our lives but still managed to finish the race in a fairly good time (considering we did nothing but run up hills).  The race took place on Mackinac Island - it was a beautiful place to host a race and I believe that we will return next year but will definitely stay on the Island!

 My Friend Katy, me and my wonderful husband, Chad.

 Prior to the race, smiling and excited...

 With one mile remaining...I wanted to be done and over! 2:14.20!

 Prior to race still smiling!

We spent the day on the island with some friends, Chads mom and our two little girls Lydia and Sara.  

It was a great experience and so looking forward to doing it next year!

Although I have had a pretty eventful last couple weeks my Arbonne business has been a little slow.  I guess that is part of life though you choose what is important and those things that must take a back seat.  No, I am not having Arbonne take a back seat but I did commit to this race and this time with my family prior to entering into this business.  I was feeling a little blue last week because I didn't have any parties scheduled last or this week and I truly believe that God knew I needed a break!  So, I ran, recovered and now looking to get some more momentum for the upcoming holiday season!  I am so excited about where this business is going to take me that I am developing ideas and finding items that inspire and motivate me.  

I believe that this type of venture takes time, patience and continual prayer.  If God chooses for me to be successful I believe that I will, however I can't sit back and wait for God to do the work...He gave us free will for a reason - we have to do the physical labor in order to be successful - I am all in and hands on!

Looking forward to the next month and the next time I check in :)

I almost forgot I am starting my first round of 21-Day Fix on Friday and will be posting pics and sharing recipes using the Arbonne protein shakes.  I done this program last year and loved it (when the cold weather creeps in and the days are shorter I have to find something to do on the inside and this is it)

God Bless and until next time - Aimee

Month 3 Feeling Confident but Also Realizing MLM is Way Different than Healthcare!

Here I am 3 months into my new adventure and I am feeling good but not as good as I hoped! I am still super excited because I know that this business works it is a matter of finding the perfect recipe for individual success.  I did receive my last months pay which was double what my month previous was - yeah! However, I have had more ladies turn me down and many a naysayers explain to me why THEIR opinion is the RIGHT one.  I find this funny because when I am confronted with people like this it makes me wonder is it really well given advice or is it an internal part of themselves that feel they would never be able to succeed at something like MLM and they want to make sure that others share the same feeling.

That leads me to this point.  Proverbs 13:4 comes to mind when I reflect on some of things that have been said and displayed.  Solomon wrote "The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied".  Do I believe that some who have made ill comments to me to be sluggards? No.  However, voicing negative thoughts and discouragement displays their inability to be supportive even if they don't believe in your actions.  The bible mentions that iron sharpens iron and that we should call out our brother or sister when they're in need of lifting up or drifting astray.  It is important to have those in your life who will lift you up when you're down and those to bring you to reality when you need an epiphany.  Being accountable goes a long way.  I am accountable for my own actions...if I were to tear someone down because they decided to get in shape and run a marathon am I directly responsible if they fail? Were it my negative comments that filled their mind? The mind is a powerful tool and keeping that in mind it can make or break you NO matter the task, goal or success one is seeking NO ONE CAN DETERMINE YOUR PATH BUT YOU.  The ability to differentiate between those who are creating negativity and those who truly have your best interests at heart is necessary to be personally successful.

I have chosen to do this venture because I believe in the Arbonne products, I am a user of the products and they work for me.  Why is it wrong to share the natural excitement I have over these products with those that surround me? I am happy with the results that I personally have seen with my skin and as we move into November I will be coming more involved with the health and fitness component of Arbonne.  I truly believe that I can be successful in this business and the only one who can determine my success is me!

I pray that if you're reading this blog that I am able to inspire you to choose your own path and let your mind block out negativity and to realize that accountability is realized in how you react and respond to others.  Are you someone who INSPIRES?  Are you motivated by positive feedback but question yourself when negativity shows it's face?  Are you equipped to be the best you can be at whatever you choose to pursue?

In this venture I am blessed with an incredible upline who has INSPIRED me to pursue something that many believe can't be done, I am MOTIVATED by my family and a desire to be something more than I am now and I have been EQUIPPED with the resources and tools that I need to be a successful Arbonne consultant.
For those who say it can't be done; this month I  moved into District Manager for Arbonne - yes one step above the label of consultant but a step that many say can't happen...So I will keep looking forward, being a product of the products I promote and will continue to seek those who desire the same goal as I!  

I believe that Arbonne was way ahead of it's time considering that in 1975 who thought what we put on our skin and ingest should be PURE, SAFE AND BENEFICIAL?  I believe that my testimony and my proof will assist in relaying the message that Arbonne is a magnificent company that offers products that work and opportunities for people like me can be successful as long as you keep your mind clear from negativity, rely on accountability and always seek God.