How did you begin your dōTERRA ® business journey ?
I fell in love with essential oils in 2013 , when I first moved to the US . My friend Haiyan Wang and her husband introduced me to dōTERRA . I remember one day I woke up after diffusing essential oils during the night , and I felt like the whole world was smiling at me . I couldn ’ t believe it . Not only did I fall in love with products for their benefits , but experimenting with and learning about them also brought me comfort as I was so far away from my home in China .
I ’ d worked in direct sales for decades and planned to take a break when I moved to the US ; however , my plans changed after attending my first dōTERRA ® convention , where I learned all about the company mission , Cō-Impact Sourcing ®, and dōTERRA Healing Hands ®. The more I learned about the culture and vision , the more excitement I felt . I was eager to join the dōTERRA family and dove into the business headfirst .
What have you learned from your experiences with dōTERRA ? What have been the greatest challenges ?
I ’ ve learned that reaching a certain rank is a goal you must work toward with your whole team . Presidential Diamond isn ’ t just a title — it ’ s evidence of my team ’ s hard work and commitment .
I remember dropping to Silver once after reaching Diamond . It was a difficult time , but I never thought about giving up . I thought if I could reach Diamond once , I could do it again . It was hard , but once I hit Diamond again , the joy of accomplishing my goal made me forget all the pain and tears I ’ d experienced along the way .
I try to view challenges as momentum to help me grow and become better . In the beginning , I relied on my experiences from other direct sales companies to run my dōTERRA business . I was only focused on getting things done , but soon I realized I needed to shift my focus to the people . Understanding the potential my builders had and teaching side by side with them has humbled me and ultimately propelled my business to the next level . I ’ m so grateful for all my amazing builders . strong leader — problem-solving . Every obstacle will make you stronger . Becoming a Presidential Diamond not only rewards you financially , but it also — and more importantly — brings more meaning into your life .
How do you balance your work and personal life ?
dōTERRA isn ’ t just my career . It ’ s my lifestyle . Using essential oils with family members allows me to spend quality time communicating with them . No matter how busy I am with my business , spending time with family is most important to me . Isn ’ t one of the main reasons we work to increase the quality of life for our families ?
I ’ ve found the key to having a successful work-life balance is communication . If I ’ m especially busy , I always take the time to explain my situation to my family . This sets up clear expectations and helps them remember they ’ re valued and loved . We all walk on the same path of imperfection , so don ’ t be too hard on yourself if you can ’ t balance your work and personal life perfectly right now . The more you practice at it , the better you ’ ll get at it .
Now that you ’ ve reached Presidential Diamond , what inspires you to continue building your business ?
Sharing dōTERRA has become part of my everyday life . Helping other Wellness Advocates grow and reach their business goals has become my responsibility . My goal is to continue helping as many people as I can for as long as I can . That mindset is what keeps me moving forward .
How has your dōTERRA business changed your life ?
This business has taught me to be more empathetic , patient , and thoughtful . I ’ ve become more flexible in both my personal and professional life . I ’ ve learned that taking time to read , study , and better myself isn ’ t me pressing pause on my business journey . Instead , it ’ s necessary for me to gain the skills to lead my team to reach our goals .
What advice do you have for people who want to become Presidential Diamonds ?
Set clear goals , and then believe you ’ ll be able to accomplish them . Remember to be realistic and know that this journey won ’ t always be smooth sailing . Challenges will come , but you mustn ’ t give up . This is how you will grow to become a
What advice do you have for the leaders reading this magazine ?
Some people run faster than others . Remember to compete with yourself , not others . A small improvement today makes you better than who you were yesterday . Try your best to steadily become the person you want to be !
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