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NEW dōTERRA DIAMONDS “I didn’t start doing the business together with my husband, but I also didn’t have to persuade him to do it at all.” Hidemitsu & Yoko Takeda FUKUOKA, JAPAN Great Love and Gratitude Y oko Takeda got involved in her business. We all have a strong why and values, rewards, marketing strategies, dōTERRA business because she a common goal and direction to bring etc. I want them to understand and live saw the high quality of the products and fulfillment to our lives. Rather than one the wellness lifestyle. These things will knew there would be a high demand to person being helped by someone else, lead to a stable organization, so follow- match it. She says, “I shared the same we’re all supporting and encouraging ups are crucial.” values and vision with dōTERRA, which one another.” is to make social contributions and help Yoko supports her team by reminding The difference Yoko has seen them about all the gifts and possibilities between dōTERRA and other network they can achieve through their dōTERRA marketing companies is dōTERRA is business. She wants it to be something full of product-focused people. Rather they enjoy doing. She tries to under- than just listening to someone lecture stand their needs and timing, and to on why their company is the best, also be honest, sincere, and positive. excited about the possibilities it would people can experience the goodness She says, “I respect them, I have fun with offer. “It’s so much fun for me to be able of the products and the company for them, and I’m generous with them. I try to work in a field where people can be themselves. Yoko likes to focus on the to be a selfless leader and give my team happy and I can personalize how I do my product when sharing dōTERRA, because lots of love and energy.” business.” that helps create a stable organization of bring about world peace. I was amazed by the sincerity of the executive team.” She was nervous at first about the network marketing aspect, because she knew a lot of people misunderstand this kind of business, but she was also devoted product-lovers. Now, she has a team of people who all To reach Diamond, she made the decision, and then set a goal with a help one another to do their best. She She always makes sure to follow up date. She says, “It’s important to have says, “The common strength that all my with new enrollments within a month. confidence in the products, the company, leaders have is great love and gratitude She says, “It takes time to educate network marketing, and yourself. that generates energy to do this members on the products, company Enjoy yourself and have gratitude.” Leader Tips SHARE THE PRODUCTS dōTERRA ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP I MAY/JUNE 2015 HOLD EVENTS MEET WITH YOUR TEAM “Introduce the products that people most need and let them try it out right then. Emphasize that the products really work.” 48 SHARE THE BUSINESS. “I start sharing the business by explaining that there is a way to get the products for free. Then I explain each of the different bonuses.” “At events, I focus on talking about my experiences with great joy, so people will have a positive image about dōTERRA.” “It’s important to meet with your team members regularly in order to really understand their unique situations.” www.doterra.com 49