FEATURE ARTICLE
Executive
Spotlights
Rob’s do-TERRA story began with a simple
invitation to help. He says, “Some of the
founders of do-TERRA that I had worked
with in other companies contacted me and
asked for some marketing help. I was happy
to, so I started out as an uncompensated
friendly consultant. I didn’t mind—in fact, I
was excited when they told me a little about
the project. During that process, they asked
me if I would consider leaving my consulting
business to work with them full-time and
help them really get going. I was persuaded
that they were doing something great for the
future, so I talked to my wife and kids and
made sure they felt good about it. I’ve been
full-time ever since.”
Though he was already familiar with essential oils, Rob’s
full experience with them really began with the founding
of dōTERRA. He says, “My first memorable experience
with dōTERRA essential oils came when we received our
first batches of oils. I took home small samples, and I was
excited to show my family because they had made the
same commitment and sacrifice that I had to start dōTERRA.
My teenage daughter happened to be working in our garden
that afternoon and she came running in with a skin irritation.
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I ran and got my samples out and I had her hold out her arm
and we put a drop of oil on it and watched as she started to
feel a difference. That experience got my kids and everybody
excited about the oils.”
What is your role in doTERRA?
I’m over product development, marketing, and branding
services for dōTERRA. I’m also responsible for the dōTERRA
Healing Hands Foundation®, though the whole group of
executives passionately manage the foundation as a team.
What do you consider your biggest professional obstacle?
I’m a little bit OCD. I like to make things as perfect as they can
be. Sometimes I know I need to be a little more patient to let
things develop, but I haven’t let go of that.
Where do you see dōTERRA in the future?
I think our mission is sound, our value structure is firm, and
we really could continue on the same path. The mission of
introducing the world to essential oils—that every family
ought to have oils as that obvious first healthy solution—
is still our path. We’re happy with what we’ve done so far,
we just want to keep going. Things continue to go well; there
are also huge opportunities internationally. I hope the future
is that as we get bigger and bigger we’ll do even more good
in the world with our dōTERRA Healing Hands Foundation.
What are your life goals?
First and foremost I want to be a good husband, and second
I want to be a good father. And after that, if I can serve other
people and be known for kindness and integrity, that’s good
enough for me.
ROB YOUNG
Executive Vice President,
Product Development & Branding Services
Could you tell us something that few people know
about you?
I haven’t always been bald—I fired my hair before it had the
chance to quit. I used to be an active triathlete with my wife,
and during that time I started shaving my head because I
was working out three times a day and hair just became an
annoyance. I’m probably genetically bald now, but I didn’t start
out that way. It was completely voluntary.
Do you have a favorite quote?
Something my grandfather, who was a famous professional
musician, had on his letterhead: “Wonderful how life touches life
and how boundless influence is.” I have tried to track the quote
down to its original author but it remains a mystery.
Random facts:
¢ Rob’s favorite place to
travel is Hawaii.
¢ He and his wife like
all sorts of outdoor
activities, including
mountain biking,
running, and camping.
¢ Rob and his wife have
five kids.
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