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By Nicole Vincent
When I was introduced to dōTERRA about four years ago, I wasn’t ready for it. I was
struggling with depression, weight gain, reflux, migraines, and more, but I wasn’t ready
for something different. I wasn’t ready to change. It was another year and a half before
I was open to what dōTERRA had to offer. I signed up and knew that I needed to tell
others about the option for natural health care, but I told my upline I didn’t want to do the
business. However, as soon as I started learning more about the oils and the company,
I became immersed in the dōTERRA culture and lifestyle, and I wanted to be involved in
building a team. My love of teaching and sharing made it a perfect fit.
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’ve never met a stranger I didn’t like, and I have always
embraced the philosophy, “The more the merrier.” I love
meeting new people and making new connections.
dōTERRA fit right in with that way of thinking. When I joined
dōTERRA, I automatically had a new dōTERRA family. These
people might be in my “immediate” family, such as my direct
upline or downline, or they might be “extended” family, like
those across various team lines, but we all have one thing in
common: essential oils.
Through this common ground, I have found some great
friends and amazing support. Facebook has been my biggest
connector. When I started, I joined various groups and liked
various pages related to essential oils. As I got involved in the
groups, I started adding friends. I would ask questions, read
what others were posting, and share the experiences I had.
Liking the various pages gave me great ideas on different ways
to use and share essential oils. These pages also provided me
with links to webinars and other online learning resources.
Through social media, I have been connected with many
people across team lines that otherwise I would have never
known. Technology is a wonderful thing!
Attending corporate events in my area has also been a
wonderful way to connect with other teams. I always take
business cards to exchange with others that I meet at these
events. I also like meeting the presenters and leaders involved
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in organizing the meetings. It opens the door for new
relationships and opportunities with people who are local to
me. That support helps so much.
I have received mentoring from some top leaders in dōTERRA
that are on other teams. I have done this by participating in
their trainings, asking questions, and taking notes. I have also
had success through emailing and using Facebook to help
clarify questions I have. I know that these leaders have nothing
to gain financially from helping me succeed, but still they are
happy to help. I have been amazed at how many top leaders
have been so willing to answer my questions and give me
ideas. I have been greatly impressed with how the owners of
dōTERRA are eager to help and encourage. They take the time
for even a regular IPC like me. As I have moved into the role
of a leader, their examples have helped me know how to treat
those from other teams that come to me for help and advice.
The benefits of working across team lines within dōTERRA
are vast. I have found that everyone explains things a little
differently, and sometimes one explanation will resonate
with me better than others. As I have attended other teams’
presentations, I learn, grow, and find ways that I can improve
how I teach, present, and lead. There are times that I have
found a great way to explain or demonstrate a concept
that other teams might not have heard of, so the learning
and benefit goes both ways. I have also been able to get
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