Getting it Started

Woke up Saturday morning super excited to see where this all is going to take me.  I am an information hound, so I did my homework prior to meeting with Erin.  Searched the internet trying to find anything I could about this company Arbonne...whether it be positive or negative.  The great part about it is that even anything negative did not turn me away, it was simply people's opinions about why they felt the way they did about the company, not facts.  The thing about opinions is that you always have the opportunity to form your own, based on experience and knowledge, you don't have to take someone else's word for it.  What better way than to check it out for myself and I found with this company and the people apart of it, there is ample resources to do so.  

I met Erin at her home and right away I could tell she was just as excited as I was.  Man!  I could already feel that passion igniting within me that I see so often in her!  What a feeling and we hadn't even gotten into all the info and product yet.  First off...we discuss my "WHY?"...this is the reason WHY I am taking this step, why I am reaching out.  My WHY?  Because I want to contribute to our (my fiance and my) future, not only financially, but in a positive and motivating way that keeps me reaching for more.  I also want to create a vehicle for which I can drive our other ambitions, like the designing, without allowing for the hindrances other avenues have left me such as:  "There's not enough time, not enough resources, it's never going to happen, not realistic, I am exhausted!"  (Any of this sound familiar?)  

Ok, let's get down to business:

The Product Information

Obviously the website will give vast knowledge on the products offered from Arbonne, but these brochures were great to go through while we discussed the products by line without having to sit in front of the computer.  I was pretty impressed by the layout and list of ingredients, which, by the way, are made without animal by products, are free of mineral oil, dyes and fragrances.  I have pretty sensitive skin, so being hypoallergenic is a huge plus in my book.  Did I mention not tested on animals and made in the USA?  Yep!

The Products

I have been doing make-up for a long time, having worked with a number of cosmetic and skincare line, I couldn't wait to see how Arbonne compared to the others.  Having mentioned I am an information hound, I like to know what is in the product and not only see the result, but know how the product creates that result.  This was the best part of the day...playing with the make-up and trying out the skincare.  Fortunately she has been with the company for a few years, so I was able to see pretty much the whole product line.  We started with the cosmetics...and I will say, I was not disappointed one bit.  The shadows have great pigment and there is every color I would want, with textures from satins to mattes to shimmers.  The foundations are amazing, and I have definitely found a new mineral powder!  The lip colors...WHAT?!  I love rocking an amazing red and Strawberry lipstick is my new go-to color.  The texture is incredible and I didn't want to take it off...but alas there was a heck of a lot more to try on.  Next came the skincare.  Everything felt super lux yet after reading through the brochures, didn't come with the price tag that I was use to paying before...a HUGE bonus!  The scent was fresh (a bonus of pure ingredients with no chemicals), the textures were smooth and when it comes down to it...I was in bliss! 

The concept is to become a product of the product, and I am happy to oblige!  Know I wanted to know exactly how I can make this work for me.

The Opportunity

The Inspirations/Tools

There are so many resources and action plans made available, not to mention incredibly helpful and inspiring people like Erin, the process to join the team was simple.  This is completely unlike my experience with past companies that involved catty people who want you to learn fast, but not necessarily succeed.  With Arbonne, yes you are in it for yourself, but in no way are you by yourself.  Everyone seems to work together to succeed and for each person, the sky is the limit!  I was on a high while completing the steps necessary to get this thing moving forward, and when it was set...ecstatic.  Finally my efforts are going to be paid back deservingly...the more I put in, the more I get!  

I placed my first order to truly begin becoming a product of the product.  I opted for the RSVP program which allowed me to get $700 worth of product for only $350.  Click here for more info on the SuccessPlan benefits.  Should get to me sometime in the next few days...so I will share more when it does.  I also began a website through Arbonne which is basically $10 a month and allows people in my area who are interested in Arbonne to reach out to me.  Really cool because I want to help other people reach their dreams the way Erin is helping me.  It also will allow people that know, and will come to know, get same information I now have.  I was able to choose my own sites name and basically it is a play off of my last name and also part of the name of my children's clothing line I am pursuing, M'Lady M'Lad.  So happy it was available!

Erin & Me

Feel free to come along!

A big thanks to Erin for her time and amazing attitude.  Can't wait to see what lies ahead!