NEW dōTERRA DIAMONDS
Mel & Concetta Bibens
“WE’RE EXCITED TO HAVE THIS BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITY, AND WE’RE NEVER GOING TO
ALLOW IT TO NOT BE SUCCESSFUL.” –MEL
SARASOTA, FLORIDA, USA
Jumping Hurdles
M
el and Concetta Bibens were
to get back to helping people.” They had
want to do those things. I want to know
introduced to dōTERRA when Kyle
just moved to Florida and didn’t have
how I can best mentor them. Then, 45
Kirschbaum invited them to dinner. He
much of a network, so they thought
days later, I revisit that same question,
had done business with them in the past,
at first they would just build online.
and he told them they would be perfect
“We soon found out that online things
because it changes along the way. I want
for dōTERRA. The Bibens were already
can only go so far. This is a hands-on,
running three other businesses at the
in-person type of business.” They have
time, and they were a little skeptical
since learned how to get creative in
about the essential oils, but they saw that
building a strong network wherever
the dōTERRA opportunity was something
they go.
they couldn’t pass up. Soon after, they
saw that the products worked and they
were something that everyone needed.
to keep good relationships with my team
members, because then you’re working
together, appreciating each other, and
having fun.”
Though they’re not there yet, Concetta
and Mel hope to create more time
Now, they’re able to build a team of
people that all need their help to grow.
Concetta says, “My strength is to sit
freedom for their lives very soon. In the
meantime, they have enjoyed creating
new entrepreneurs out of their leaders
Though they were busy with their other
down with people that say they want to
businesses, the Bibens were excited to
build and pull out their strengths, even
get involved in something that could
when they don’t see them. I’ve always
connect them to helping others. They
been able to find the good in everyone
had previously run a fitness center and
and help them work with that.” She
spa that had filled that void, but now that
tries to learn as much as she can about
opportunity to help other people out.
was missing from their lives. Concetta
people’s personalities and what will best
One way or another, everyone on the
says, “I thought this would be a great way
help them thrive. “I also want to know
planet is impacted by something that we
to feel that passion of mine again. I wanted
what shuts them down, because I don’t
can help them with.”
DIAMOND TIPS
TAKE ACTION
“We’re on an even
playing field. We
all have the same
opportunity. The only
component that is
different is you and the
action you take.”
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COMMUNICATE
“Communication and
appreciation with your
upline and downline
is key. Listening to
them will help your
team effectively reach
their goals, especially
when they reach
challenging points.”
dōTERRA ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP I MAY/JUNE 2015
and hearing about how the products
have changed people’s lives. Mel says,
“It’s been a nice dichotomy to have
both a business opportunity and an
“WHEN MEL AND I WORK TOGETHER, WE’RE UNSTOPPABLE.
WE’RE ONES TO JUMP HURDLES.” –CONCETTA
JUMP HURDLES
“Any challenge you
come across is just a
little jump. It’s a lesson
to learn that’s just
something we need
t o get around, and we
can do it together.”
BE CONSISTENT
“Doing those daily
steps—consistent
sharing, follow-up,
and classes—is what’s
going to build your
team with a strong
foundation.”
EDUCATE
“Open education
and knowledge are
important for both
builders and product
users. Regular classes
give them somewhere to go and
ask questions.”
MEL AND
CONCETTA'S
TWO DAUGHTERS
ARE CURRENTLY
ATTENDING
COLLEGE AWAY
FROM HOME.
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