Leadership Magazines doTERRA Essential Leadership Issue 24 | Page 60

NEW dōTERRA DIAMOND

Ryoko Kimura

“ When I started a dōTERRA business , I thought becoming a Diamond was beyond my reach , but now I know that anyone can achieve Diamond if they commit to it .”
JAPAN

When an old friend from junior high approached Ryoko Kimura about selling dōTERRA essential oils , she thought of it as just another invitation to do direct sales . She had been asked many times before to participate in multilevel marketing , but she never felt completely comfortable with the idea . That is , until she began using dōTERRA products .

After her friend told her about dōTERRA , Ryoko saw how effective the oils were in her home and in sustaining her family ’ s health , and could not keep the oils to herself . She shared the oils and her experiences with her friends , and , in return , her friends would thank her for sharing the oils and providing them with a safe and natural way to manage their health .
The excitement around the oils fueled Ryoko ’ s curiosity , and she started educating herself on essential oils and dōTERRA . The more she learned , the more she loved the products and the company . This research helped her share with more confidence and propelled her to start a dōTERRA business .
Initially , Ryoko joined with other new Wellness Advocates to create events and meetings . While these were fun , they did not help establish her business as well as she hoped . Ryoko says , “ To resolve this problem , I looked up my upline , and I came to know Mrs . Michie Layton . When she visited Japan , I was able to fully learn about the basics of building a structure . I also started attending seminars held by dōTERRA more proactively , and I learned so much from the top leaders .”
From the beginning , Ryoko found education to be central to her experience in dōTERRA , and she now uses education to build others . She says , “ I try to create an opportunity for people to learn about the products and the company , and I actively invite people to attend seminars held by dōTERRA because I know these events will help them understand the business . After they understand the difference between dōTERRA and other direct sales companies , they will know that dōTERRA is the right choice .”
Education has also played a crucial role in helping Ryoko feel confident in using essential oils on herself , her family , and those she shares with . She says , “ My son and I started learning about the immune system . As I have more knowledge about immunity and nutrition , I feel confident recommending mineral and supplement products .” Because she has gained more confidence through education , she continually tries to plan opportunities for people to learn about health so that they too can feel the assurance she does .
Before dōTERRA came into her life , Ryoko loved to learn and share beneficial facts with others . Now , she loves that she can use her talents to share information and products with others and see lives change as a result . Since joining dōTERRA , she has become a more determined version of herself . She doesn ’ t let negative thoughts of failure get her down , rather , she sets goals and then does everything she can to reach them . Ryoko says , “ dōTERRA has taught me a new way of life and of being and has become one of the biggest gifts in my life .”

UTILIZING ALL ASPECTS OF AN EVENT

“ I focus on making events fun for everyone . I think people naturally gather to a fun environment , so I try to come up with a title of an event that will attract people to participate .”
“ After completing a big event , I always follow up with people by holding a small seminar or one-on-one session with them .”
“ When I do an event with a host , I ask the host for feedback and / or let them fill out a survey so that I can use that feedback for the next time I hold an event .”
“ I try to discover different talents within my group and involve them in the process of planning and implementing events .”
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