Leadership Magazines doTERRA Issue 32 Ogawa | Page 48

NEW dōTERRA DIAMONDS

Justin & Bridget Arnold

BROUSSARD , LOUISIANA , USA

UNEXPECTED BLESSINGS

A lmost everything about Bridget

Arnold ’ s dōTERRA journey has been unexpected for her . She came across dōTERRA essential oils on Facebook one night , and although she had been disappointed by other companies , she still decided to try the oils — and was immediately impressed at how effective they are . The business opportunity was unexpected , as were the time and financial freedom she and her family have gained thanks to her dedication and success .
Bridget ’ s family has been one of her greatest motivations . She found the oils while searching for a natural health solution for her son , and she decided to dive into the business to earn enough money to enroll her children in a specific school . At the root of it all , Bridget is dedicated to caring for her family and helping others do the same . She explains , “ I get to travel around the country to teach others how to use natural alternatives , and I get to coach and empower other mommas to make the money they need to stay home with their kids or retire from their jobs .”
In addition to sharing these possibilities with others , Bridget feels strongly about showing these opportunities to her children . Because she and her husband , Justin , grew up in areas where network marketing wasn ’ t common , she was hesitant at first to commit to the dōTERRA opportunity . Now that her family has experienced the benefits of this business firsthand , she is passionate about sharing it . “ I want my children to grow up knowing there are different options out there .”
As Bridget works to show the benefits of this business model to her children , she is deliberate in involving her family in her business . “ We set goals as a family to help us remember what our next step is and why . When frustration sets in , we oil up and chat through it to be sure it ’ s still everyone ’ s goal . Setting goals together and then honoring and celebrating those goals is the key for us .” Bridget loves knowing that her children are growing up with dōTERRA products as well . She enjoys the confidence that they are learning to care for themselves with natural products .
Just as communication is key for Bridget in her family , she knows good communication is also essential for a strong business . In fact , one of her top tips for reaching Diamond is to recognize the importance of communication . She explains , “ My leaders and I have different strengths , and when we are in great communication , it allows us to brainstorm together . It isn ’ t about doing this on our own — it ’ s about duplicating and sharing with others , and communication is key .”
Having reached Diamond herself now , Bridget is more passionate than ever about sharing this opportunity with others . She is grateful for everything that has come as part of this unexpected journey — the personal development , the financial freedom , the time freedom , and the opportunity
to serve others . Now she focuses on staying authentic . “ I want to enjoy each conversation , each moment , and take in and live each and every experience God gives me so I can serve others with my knowledge , ideas , or products .”

G R O W T H A D V I C E

DON ’ T FEAR THE FOLLOW-UP “ Initially , I wasn ’ t very comfortable with following up . Thankfully I have grown to understand how valuable it is for both me and the customer . Families are constantly pulled in so many directions , and I know how much I appreciate it when people follow up with me .”
GET INVOLVED IN EVENTS “ My leaders and I love to pool our strengths to create fun , educational events . Getting leaders excited and having parts to play is crucial . Once leaders have key parts , it helps get others to the event because the leaders are motivated and will be bringing value . It also helps to share the workload for everyone involved .”
ALLOW STRUCTURING MISTAKES “ Know that you will mess up with structure . Learn from your areas that you feel you could have done differently . There ’ s a lesson in each and every instance , and there ’ s a reason they are there . Communicate at least weekly with your upline and crossline about structure .”
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