NEW dōTERRA DIAMOND
Erika Helbing
WESTON , FLORIDA , USA
SLOW AND STEADY
Wins the Race
Erika wears many hats : yoga instructor , cook , and mother , among others . When she was first introduced to dōTERRA ® essential oils , she was fascinated . “ It was a eureka moment ,” Erika remembers . “ Finally , everything I ’ d been preparing for started to make sense in a holistic , interconnected way .”
When she witnessed the dramatic changes essential oils made in her family , Erika knew she wanted to share them with others . But she had no idea that this desire would lead her to start a thriving business . “ I built my organization from a genuine use of the oils . I never thought about building a network . I just had an honest interest in sharing them with the people I know and telling everyone how much good essential oils were doing in my life .”
After establishing her business with dōTERRA , Erika was amazed by how quickly her network expanded . She worked diligently for over a year and reached Diamond . This achievement was thrilling , but she soon realized she ’ d grown too quickly . Without enough support underneath her , Erika lost her Diamond rank . “ At first , I felt I ’ d failed . I had to admit my mistakes and start making changes . Understanding that each person is different and that not everyone would be able to make the journey alone like I did was a big step . I realized this had to be a team effort , but I needed to learn how to do it !”
From then on , Erika was dedicated to strengthening the foundation of her business and began truly getting to know her leaders personally . She came to understand that everyone has unique methods and ways of working , so she learned to advise others in ways that were appropriate for their individual needs . This effort slowly but steadily brought about more sustainable growth . “ I ’ ve been able to rebalance the way I work , and my builders have grown stronger along the way ,” she says . It took Erika several months to reach Diamond again , but she ’ s achieved it every month since . “ Now I have totally committed and self-sufficient leaders . They ’ re wonderful women who inspire me every day . I have learned to enjoy the ride . What matters is the journey , not the destination !” Erika cautions against the temptation to pull friends and family into your structure when you ’ re starting out . For her , it ’ s better to wait and see who has genuine interest in the business before complicating your relationships . “ Be extremely careful with what you expect from your friends and family and be thoughtful about where you place them in your structure .”
Erika believes strongly that a love for essential oils is contagious , and the best thing you can do to inspire your team is continue using and learning about them yourself . “ The oils have drastically enhanced so many parts of my life . I share tips with my organization daily so they can learn how to use them in an even more holistic way . While doing so , they ’ re improving their well-being from the inside out . But the key is belief . If you really believe , your energy will help other people believe too !”
DOS AND DON ’ TS FOR GROWING YOUR TEAM
Do learn how to use all aspects of what dōTERRA offers to create additional income . |
Don ’ t give away new customers to your builders to help them get to a new level sooner . |
Do build a solid base of six to nine builders right below you . |
Don ’ t put friends and family below your direct line of growth , unless they ’ re committed . |
Do remember that dōTERRA isn ’ t a job , but rather a way of life . |
26 dōTERRA ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP I JAN | FEB | MAR 2021 * Results not typical . Average earnings are less . See dōTERRA Opportunity and Earnings Disclosure Summary on doterra . com .