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Arbonne Success Stories
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SUCCESS STRATEGY:

“You need to decide and believe in yourself and your big dreams!”

What an amazing journey. I cannot believe the gift of Arbonne came into my life; I am so grateful every single day!

I worked as a general manager and personal trainer in a gym. I loved my job — being able to help change people's lives in a physical and mental way was extremely fulfilling for me. I worked at the gym for four years before an amazing person came into my life and shared the gift of Arbonne with me: Kelly Greening-Thoburn. I had seen her in the gym many times working out. She approached me one day and gave me a flyer for a Mercedes-Benz Car Presentation. She was awarding Lucy Corea with her Mercedes-Benz. I thought, “Good for her,” and tossed the flyer. A couple weeks later, Kelly gave me some samples. I tucked them away in my desk — I honestly didn't have any intention of trying them. A few days later, Kelly bought 18 personal training sessions with cash. At that point, I thought, “Ok great, now I have to talk to this lady!” Little did I know this was only the start of an amazing journey and all my dreams come true.

Kelly would show up about five minutes late every day, so I noticed her pulling up in her white Mercedes-Benz. She talked about the trips she went on, the jewellery she wore, and the fact that she didn't have a job, a schedule or a boss. I'm not going to lie — I was a bit jealous of her. I really thought working at the gym was my career. I honestly thought that to be successful, you had to work 10 hours a day, have a crazy boss, and have no personal life, which is exactly what I had. I thought it was a choice: career or family life. I slowly started to think, after seeing how happy Kelly truly was, that maybe there was something more to Arbonne! The icing on the cake was when I asked my boss for the weekend off, as my mom was getting re-married. His exact words were, “Chris, do you really think that's a priority for you? Your mom's been married before.” I felt so much pressure not to go, so I didn't. The next day, Kelly came in for a training session. I think she knew something was wrong, because she said, “Are you ready to go for a coffee now and hear about what I do?” I sat down with her and she explained the whole business side of Arbonne. I was in! I hadn't tried the product yet or seen a Presentation — I just knew I wanted a little of the time freedom Kelly had, and I would do whatever it took to get it.

Through Arbonne, I have found true happiness and time freedom. Since starting Arbonne, I also found the man of my dreams; if I had continued to work at the gym, I might have missed out on meeting an amazing boyfriend, best friend and life partner! He was the part of me I was missing; he completes me. I thank the gift of Arbonne every day for him; he is my whole heart and soul. Kelly always said she's a better mother, a better wife and a better friend because of Arbonne. I never really understood what she meant by that. I do now. I am truly a better friend, a better girlfriend, a better daughter and a better person inside, and it's all thanks to the gift of Arbonne.

What was the key to my becoming an ERVP? I think first, you need to decide. Second, you need to become the kind of leader you would follow. I never ask my team to do anything I wouldn't do myself; my team knows I have their backs no matter what. Third, you need to be a really good listener for your team. Everyone is in a different place in their lives and they want Arbonne for different reasons. It's your job as their coach to listen, help them set goals, and assist them to get where they want to be in their business. Finally, never give up on yourself. Times get tough and you may think you can't do it. Have belief in yourself and keep thinking positively, because your big dreams are only an arm's reach away.

If you are reading this today, and thinking about starting this business, ask yourself this: If you keep doing what you are doing, where will you be in five years? What is important to you? Being able to travel, saving for retirement, or owning your own home, all the while still having the time to spend with family and friends? A wise man once said the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. If you want your life to change, you have to change it. Find something you love to do and you will never work another day in your life!

I am so grateful to Kelly Greening-Thoburn for never giving up on me, never taking no for an answer — only my “no for right now.” I'm so grateful she saw the potential for better and greater things in me, that silent cry for a bigger life, and she saw something special in me even though I didn't see it right away in myself. You, Kelly, are truly one of my biggest inspirations, leaders and coaches, and one of my best friends. I'm so grateful to you every day. Thank you.

I am so grateful to my whole team. You believed in me as your coach and leader, and without you I wouldn't be an RVP today. Thank you.

I want to thank Lee, my amazing boyfriend. He stuck by me, supported me through everything, and he truly is my rock! Thank you and I love you with all my heart.		  
       
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