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NEW dōTERRA DIAMOND

Samantha Huddleston

PINEHURST , NORTH CAROLINA , USA

WITH MY OWN

TWO HANDS

“ My most important work is teaching my children and the next generation that there is a more natural way to take care of themselves .”
— Samantha Huddleston

As an Army wife , Samantha is used to moving around . Since starting her dōTERRA business in 2013 , her family has lived in seven different states . While many would see this as a roadblock , Samantha sees it as an opportunity . “ I have met so many more people moving around the country . I am also able to do a majority of my business online . The oils have brought so much into my life through the power of social media .”

New builders and customers are drawn to Samantha ’ s team because of her and her team ’ s “ no pressure ” approach . “ I have noticed that others , as well as myself , sometimes feel not capable of doing this work because it ’ s not considered a ‘ normal ’ career path . You have to meet people where they are and help them achieve what they are willing to do . It is also important to be there as their cheerleader to keep pushing them forward .” Samantha celebrates every success whether it be enrolling their first person , making a bonus , or reaching any rank . “ Every member of my team has value !”
On her road to success , Samantha admits that she has had to do a lot of work and learning to get where she is today . Samantha has a gift for going all in and it is her nature to care deeply about people and their successes . While these are positive strengths , it has been a process of trial and error to find balance . “ I was trying to make sure everyone was taken care of , which is normally a good thing , but I was burning myself out trying to please everyone . I learned I needed to be more protective with my time for the sake of my sanity and my family .” Over time , Samantha has learned to set boundaries . Samantha recommends time blocking , taking breaks , and remembering that it ’ s okay to not respond to everyone immediately .
A song by Ben Harper that inspires Samantha ’ s day-to-day says , “ I can change the world with my own two hands , make a better place with my own two hands , make a kinder place with my own two hands .” Her dōTERRA business plays a huge role in her ability to make the world a better place . “ Keep planting seeds and letting people experience our oils that can change their lives ,” she says . “ Essential oils can pull us back to the present moment , which is very powerful in this day and age .”
Samantha ’ s Tips for Success
Show people love with the oils and your time . Give back and make people smile .
This is a lifestyle . Walk the walk . Don ’ t expect others to walk the walk if you aren ’ t . Lead by example .
Keep planting seeds ! Even the biggest skeptics can always come around .
You can build this business however you want . Online , in person , or a mix of both . You just have to be consistent .
Encourage everyone , even if they make the smallest growth . Every step forward matters . You have to crawl before you can walk .
32 dōTERRA ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP I OCT | NOV | DEC 2020 * Results not typical . Average earnings are less . See dōTERRA Opportunity and Earnings Disclosure Summary on doterra . com .