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NEW dōTERRA DIAMONDS was no big financial risk. The same Kurt & Lindsay Jensen applies to dōTERRA.” Living in Alaska meant that their PALMER, ALASKA, USA upline, Farrah Collver, was four hours away, but she would still help Lindsay THE “You can never go wrong with being generous and sharing the oils, just be sure to get their phone numbers so you can follow up.” ROCK AND THE STAR R ight out of the gate, Lindsay and Kurt Jensen knew they wanted to start a dōTERRA business. Lindsay says, “Honestly I really had hardly even tried the products; I had just tried a couple drops of Lavender. I was just sold on the testimonials—each story was more like a miracle to me. I know it wasn’t a coincidence how it all happened. I felt like it was God’s perfect timing.” She and Kurt made the decision together, and after thinking about it for two days, purchased an Every Oil Kit. Lindsay’s previous experience as a teach classes every once in a while. Afterward, Farrah would stay the night at the Jensen’s house and help make samples until two in the morning. Lindsay explains, “I was literally losing sleep at night because I had such a long list of people I wanted to share with and I couldn’t possibly make samples quickly enough on my own.” Having a great support system in place has been huge for Lindsay. She says, “I believe in having a set up chain of authority for when I need help. God is first, then my husband, my upline, my account manager, my crossline friends, and my downline.” Lindsay especially knows she would be nowhere without Kurt. “At convention, a friend of ours and they called us rock stars. Kurt had a big grin come across his face and he told me, ‘Yeah, I am the rock and you are the star.’ I liked it because even though I’m more the face of dōTERRA, he’s the behind-the-scenes guy, and he’s been so involved and supportive.” photographer at Jackson Hole ski resort one winter prepared her in a big way to do a dōTERRA business. There was a record snowfall that year and most photographers gave up because they were looking to shoot on “bluebird days” or clear days after a night of snowfall. Lindsay went up the mountain snow or no snow. “I could sell pictures to people in the middle of a snowstorm when my co-workers had given up due to the low or no visibility. It was good field experience in getting to know people and encouraging them. I could help convince people why they should come and look at my photos of them, and reassure them that there 20 dōTERRA ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP I JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015 HOW TO REACH DIAMOND helped us define our working relationship “We sometimes have hard days—or what we call a ‘parachute day.’ You don’t want to throw yourself out of the plane without a parachute. I allow myself to have hard days without making any rash decisions about giving up or quitting. Then I get up and go back to work.” 1 CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT MANAGER WEEKLY. “Talk to them about your aspirations and goals. They can be your greatest coaches and your biggest cheerleaders. Also, take advantage of other wonderful resources to keep educated and organized: your upline, the Success System, and books such as The Slight Edge.” 2 LEARN TO BELIEVE IN YOURSELF. “Surround yourself with those who believe in you—people in your upline, crossline, or accountability partners can be great belief incubators. Work your business one day at a time to keep a positive perspective. Focus on maintaining the belief that you can make your big goal.” 3 TAKE A WALK WHEN YOU NEED TO. “We all have rough days when we want to quit our business. Begin to recognize the signs of when one of those days is starting and give yourself permission to take a break. Take a walk, pray, play with your kids, paint, etc. Then get back to work refreshed.” 4 INVITE GOD INTO YOUR BUSINESS. “It was tremendously powerful when I discovered that I could have both a business and God’s blessing at the same time. I did not have to sacrifice one for the other. I can bless my customers by praying specifically for them, and I also pray for my business goals to be met. Influence, wisdom, and blessings multiply in your business when you place God first.” www.doterra.com 21