Leadership Magazines doTERRA Issue 29 David and Heather Madder | Page 68

NEW dōTERRA DIAMOND
Erin Patel
BARTLETT, ILLINOIS, USA
D
Dedicated
“The game-changer
for dōTERRA
is the sourcing.
That’s what truly
separates these
oils from others.”
uring her second pregnancy, Erin a friend over who had also recently She says, “I want to share that natural “I want moms to know that there are
Patel discovered dōTERRA while given birth. Erin explains, “I wanted solutions are both safe and effective. natural options. I feel it’s especially
she was searching for natural health her to experience the benefits of the I want to change healthcare and important for first-time parents, because
solutions. She remembers, “I was oils as well.” She enrolled a few people make people more aware that they they don’t always know what to expect
pregnant and very uncomfortable, but soon after as she began sharing the have options.” or where to turn.”
when I put on the oil, I just melted into benefits with almost everyone she the bed.” Everything she tried with the spoke with. After achieving Silver within Erin and her husband have two sons, In addition to providing her family and
oils worked, and once she saw how a few months, Erin realized there were and they are grateful to be able to use others with natural solutions, Erin is
the essential oils supported her health numerous people who could benefit essential oils in caring for their children. grateful for the various changes dōTERRA
following the birth of her second son, from dōTERRA yet had never heard of it. “My kids love the oils. If anything goes has brought into her life. Thanks to her
wrong, they ask for the oils. It has been success, she and her husband have
With a background as a nurse eye-opening to see how they are so been able to purchase a house, and Erin
As soon as Erin found that essential practitioner, Erin feels passionately young, yet they recognize the benefits.” has been able to stay home part-time
oils were so effective in supporting about providing people with natural Erin also wants to share dōTERRA following the birth of her second son.
her needs, she immediately invited alternatives to support their health. products with other parents. She says, She has also met some of her closest
Erin was committed.
friends thanks to dōTERRA. In her words,
“Everything has changed.”
While she has long been committed to
sharing the benefits of essential oils with
SUGGE STIONS FOR SU CCESS
others, Erin felt a push this year to reach
Diamond. Her father, who had always
been extremely supportive of her and
her business, passed away this year. He
had planned to travel to Utah to see Erin
walk as a Diamond at convention, and
FOCUS ON THOSE WHO ARE READY. “Some people
aren’t ready right now. Move on and go for the people who are
ready. Don’t get discouraged by people who aren’t ready yet.
Give them information and move on, and they’ll come back.”
his passing was very difficult for Erin.
Following his death, Erin’s business hit a
slump as she struggled with motivation.
She says, “My team decided to push
really hard, and I hit Diamond so I could
walk at convention. My dad had bought
LET YOUR PASSION SHINE. “Follow your heart and go
for it. Don’t get discouraged; just keep going. When you follow
your heart, the passion shines through. I would be doing this even
if I didn’t get paid because I truly believe in the oils.”
my mom a beautiful dress that she
never had the chance to wear, so I wore
that dress to walk. It was all dedicated to
my dad. It meant so much to honor him
this year.” From here, Erin is excited to
see where else dōTERRA takes her in her
personal and professional journey.
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dōTERRA ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP I NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2017
CREATE YOUR OWN CULTURE. “I’m very education
focused, and I’m a big giver. I focused on creating an online
community for my team and helping people receive the
education they need. It’s a great way to support the people
we’ve enrolled.”
Results not typical. Average earnings are less. See dōTERRA Opportunity and Earnings Disclosure Summary on doterra.com.
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