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NEW dōTERRA DIAMOND MORE THAN JUST A BUSINESS R ight away, Melissa Wood knew the says. “They bring your team together biggest supporters. Melissa says, “We dōTERRA ® business opportunity and create connection.” Melissa support each other and are working was right for her. She recalls, “I enjoys the physical connection and toward common goals.” was on maternity leave when I first relationship building that occurs with encountered dōTERRA. As much as events. “Bringing people together is so I loved my previous job, I didn’t want important,” Melissa continues. “Having to leave my baby boy. I knew I needed your team feel the energy, see the to do something that allowed me to work from home.” Since that day, Melissa has worked to build a strong other Wellness Advocates and leaders will help others understand the power proud to say that Team Horizon is like a family,” she says. “The men and women on my team are diverse, supportive, caring, and driven individuals.” Having a supportive team and a strong and magic of this business.” Melissa’s rich career history prepared Along with events, Melissa believes empowers Melissa to follow her in creating a strong community. “My dreams. She says, “The best part community is everything to me.” about my team is their willingness to Melissa remembers, “Building this support each other and collaborate.” her dōTERRA business. She says, “All my previous work led me here!” Her experience working with nonprofits, organizing events, producing graphic design, and managing small businesses F O U R tears, and celebrate the successes of In addition, Melissa attributes much of her success to her team. “I am community of business builders. her to be a resourceful builder in “You can motivate others when you fully understand their goals and meet them there. We can’t run with those who have chosen to walk. When you meet people where they are and love them for who they are, they will happily work with you toward their goals.” Melissa Wood NORTH VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CAN dōTERRA community pulled me out of a very dark place. I now see that same gift for other women.” support system at home is what Melissa’s business is integrated with her life. dōTERRA has impacted her life for the better, and Melissa wants has been invaluable on this journey to Coupled with her strong dōTERRA to help others see change as well. Diamond. In particular, her community- community is the support of her “I truly believe there is no greater building talents have set the tone and partner, Chris. A small business owner vehicle for change than dōTERRA,” provided a culture in which her team himself, Chris is not a part of Melissa’s she says. “I want to help people live can thrive. “Events are everything,” she dōTERRA business, but he is one of her healthier, happier lives.” F U N D A M E N T A L S DON’T QUIT USE YOUR OILS IN PUBLIC GET SUPPORT “I tried to quit twice. If you ever feel like quitting, reach out to someone who can breathe faith and hope back into your dream.” “People will ask questions. Then, have a card and sample ready to hand out.” “Don’t do it alone. Find a mentor to help you as you start building your business. My new builders are always guided until they feel confident.” PURSUE PASSION “Make time to do the things you love. Being adventurous, moving my body, and being in the forest help keep my life in balance. Follow your curiosities and find what truly makes you happy.” 84 dōTERRA ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP I JULY / AUGUST 2018 Results not typical. Average earnings are less. See dōTERRA Opportunity and Earnings Disclosure Summary on doterra.com. doterra.com 85