“ This isn ’ t a sprint — this is a marathon . Every step of the way , you ’ re going to get healthier , both physically and emotionally , which will spread to every other area of your life . Be willing to put in the time !” — Sherri Vreeman
What do you look for in leaders ? What advice would you give someone looking for people to partner with ?
I never went looking for builders — I went looking for people I could share the power of essential oils with . Eventually , the opportunity to introduce someone to the business side of things came along . When I focused on getting to know people and listened to their goals and desires , that ’ s when I met my amazing builders . Sometimes we ’ re in a rush and immediately wonder if they ’ re a builder or not . It ’ s so important to engage with people in sincere conversations about what ’ s missing in their lives , what they love doing , and what they dream about the future . My advice is to listen and not rush the process . Be true to who you are and focus on listening and serving .
Any advice for couples working together in the business ?
Joel and I started our business late in life , but long before then we ’ d worked hard to find the best ways to handle life together . God and faith are anchors in life , both individually and as a couple . We ’ ve always been open about that . We have people from different faiths and walks of life on our team , but they know where Joel and I anchor ourselves and how we make decisions .
For those looking to do this business as a couple , I encourage you to be on the same page and be as clear as you can with one other . Recognize that sometimes people define words differently . “ I ’ m going to teach a lot of classes ” can mean something to you and something totally different to your partner . You may think that means six classes a week , while your partner thinks it means three . Be specific . Sit down together and make a vision board so there ’ s something tangible in front of you when those frustrating times come . Learn to forgive and communicate better as you go .
What advice do you have for someone who has hit a roadblock in their business ?
My enroller gave me this great advice : keep it simple and don ’ t let your brain wallow too much on what-ifs or comparisons . Duplicate and keep your nose to the grindstone . The beautiful thing about dōTERRA is the income-producing activities don ’ t change . You make money the same way today as you did five years ago . New programs and approaches to things are developed , but those income-producing activities won ’ t change .
Still , allow yourself to grow and adjust so you ’ re more effective in how you do things . Those who grow the fastest are the ones willing to make adjustments , humble themselves , and get back up and move forward . You know the truth of essential oils . When you believe that having essential oils is not an extra , optional part of life — rather , they ’ re a necessity — that can fuel you during the hard times .
What advice would you have for someone trying to balance their family and their business ?
Take the time to understand what sacrifices you ’ re going to have to make and bring your kids in on that . There needs to be an inclusiveness so the kids understand and can experience what it means to sacrifice and work toward something . It ’ s not just mom doing it — it ’ s the whole family . Communication is so important .
I needed my son Noah , at 15 years old , to understand that I was there for him , but that we also had to make sacrifices . He ’ d let me know he was fine , and when he wasn ’ t , that he wanted me to make more time for him . That doesn ’ t happen unless you communicate . Teaching your kids to communicate is immensely important for creating a successful work-life balance .
At this stage in your business , you ’ ve come so far . What motivates you to continue building your business ?
My motivation is the health of the people I love and the health of all the people around me who just don ’ t know what they ’ re missing . I strive to carry a message of truth . Another driving motivation is the goals and needs of the people who have come with me to build . I don ’ t care what rank they are . Joel and I feel responsible when it comes to serving every person on our team , giving them our time , energy , and additional financial support . We want to help anyone who has the same kinds of goals and dreams as we do — to be your own boss , work from home , share these amazing essential oils , and make a good living on your own terms .
* Results not typical . Average earnings are less . See dōTERRA Opportunity and Earnings Disclosure Summary on doterra . com . doterra . com 5