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April 2013 Successes

May 8, 2013 · useloveshare

Congratulations to the following Consultants with leading sales, sponsoring and promotion achievements

Top 10 Consultants in Retail Sales from personal Client orders:

Paula Yudelevit, Manager — Mc Henry, MD
Linnea Wilson, Exec Director – Chico, CA
Natalie Walsh, Founder & Manager – Pleasanton, CA
Liz Cotter, Exec Director – Pittsfield, VT
Louri Boilard, Silver Director – Manchester, NH
Jami Taguchi, Manager – Sierra Madre, CA
Libby Jason, Manager – Mission Viejo, CA
Lisa Barnes, Consultant – Lake Worth, FL
Candace Dye, Founder & Exec Director – Irvine, CA
Carleen McIlveen, Manager – Cape Coral, FL

Top 10 Power Builders with the highest paid Power Bonuses for new activity on their first 3 levels:

Jacqui Agostinelli, Gold Director – W. Palm Beach, FL
Lisa Minogue, Gold Director – Eastport, NY
Lisa Smith, Silver Director – Miami, FL
Beverly Sage, Exec Director – Miami, FL
Louri Boilard, Silver Director – Manchester, NH
Karen Fishman, Exec Director – Palmetto Bay
Candace Dye, Founder & Exec Director – Irvine, CA
Susan Shaheen, Gold Director – Greenville, SC
Lisa Adam, Manager – Webster, NY
Cheryl St. Clair, Silver Director – Westminster, CO

Top 10 Consultants in Personal Group Bonus Volume — PGBV = downline volume from Consultants and their Clients, down to a Manager:

Paula Yudelevit, Manager — Mc Henry, MD
Karen Fishman, Executive Director — Palmetto Bay, FL
Louri Boilard, Silver Director – Manchester, NH
Linnea Wilson, Exec Director – Chico, CA
Natalie Walsh, Founder & Manager – Pleasanton, CA
Terri Lindow, Silver Director – Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Candace Dye, Founder & Exec Director — Irvine, CA
Liz Cotter, Exec Director – Pittsfield, VT
Lisa Adam, Manager – Webster, NY
Susan Shaheen, Gold Director – Greenville, SC

Great Start Consultant – Lisa Adam

May 1, 2013 · useloveshare

Lisa Adam, Sr. Consultant | Webster, NY
Joined: February 2013
Downline Consultants: 7 (all personally sponsored!)

It all started with a Facebook message from Lisa Minogue. We had both worked at a previous Network Marketing company together and Lisa wanted to know if I was interested in trying an Apriori Beauty skin care sample. For the past year, I had been exploring and researching various skin care companies I might want to join; however, none of them seemed appealing. At the time, I was open to trying out Lisa’s samples, but didn’t want to get my hopes up in case the skin care turned out to be like the rest I’d be trying: ineffective.

To put it simply, the results exceeded my expectations. I was squeezing out every lost drop I could get from the Celloxylin 5-step strip. Immediately, I was noticing a difference and so were others! My husband commented on how my skin was glowing. Right after receiving the samples, I had to rush my husband to the ER, who was suffering with a bad case of the flu. While waiting with my husband to see a doctor, I was on my phone messaging back and forth with Lisa. “I want the entire set,” I stated and asked, “What’s my best option?” Lisa mentioned that if I signed up as a Consultant, I would receive a 30% rebate on all the products I purchased. As she further explained the compensation plan, I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. It was perfect and unheard of! How could I say no? I wasn’t in the business mindset, but knew it could be a valuable option down the road. I was determined to try every single Apriori Beauty product and then I could retail to my friends and family. It was there in the ER that I decided to sign-up as a Consultant and order the All-in-One set. I wasn’t going to wait any longer, I’d found my ideal skin care company!

The next few days was like a kid waiting for Christmas, unbearable. I waited eagerly for my Starter Kit and products to arrive and checked the mailbox every hour. The day they were scheduled to arrive, I was leaving on a girl’s trip with my friends and our daughters. I refused to leave without the products and literally chased down the mailman, fearful he would forget to drop off my packages. I received my products, shoved them in my suitcase and left for vacation. That night, I couldn’t resist opening up my package from Apriori Beauty and ended up lining up all the products in the hotel bathroom for me and my girlfriends to share. From there, everyone used and loved it, placing their orders faster than I could open my Starter Kit. Upon arriving back home, I mailed out samples to friends and family, asking for their opinion. Even friends of mine who had never ordered from me at my previous company, were now placing orders and asking about Apriori Beauty’s business opportunity. I honestly wasn’t expecting everything to happen so fast, especially since I had told myself I didn’t want to sell anything till I had tried every single product. I didn’t realize that just by sharing what I loved, I would not only be helping others by introducing them to healthy skin care, but I would also be growing my business. It really sunk in when my mom came to visit me and upon trying the Celloxylin samples, told me that she wanted the full set and that I had to share these products with others.

Mid-March, I decided to go full-swing and launch my business. My sponsor, Lisa Minogue and Nathaly Diaz flew in to help me throw my first product experience. We didn’t even ask guests if they wanted to order because we didn’t get a chance. My guests were grabbing brochures and filling out order forms. I still can’t believe how simple this has been. All I’ve done is share with others and post new profile pictures on Facebook, which always garner attention from friends, exclaiming, “What are you using? Your face looks amazing!” The products do most of the work, all I do is share. I find it funny that in the two months I’ve been with Apriori Beauty, I’ve been more confident than I ever was at my previous company. I currently have 60 samples sent out to people all over the country. I always tell people, “try this, I promise you will not regret it!” If someone puts the products on their face, they’re going to fall in love. Whether they place an order now or later is not the point. I’m more concerned about educating and sharing healthy skin care. So many people aren’t aware that what they’re using is harmful to their body. It scares me that most products out there are incredibly dangerous, yet no one knows about it because they’re not informed. All I can do is share Apriori Beauty and let others make the best decision for themselves.

The biggest lesson I’ve learned since being at Apriori Beauty is something my 6-year-old daughter taught me: make the best out of a bad situation. My daughter’s imagination is as wild as they come and recently, she got in trouble and as a lesson, my husband took away all her toys. Expecting her to get upset and bored, I was left speechless when I saw her making up new imaginary toys to play with. I called my husband and said, “you won’t believe this, but she’s created an imaginary world now that she doesn’t have toys to play with.” We both laughed as we were quickly reminded how it’s impossible to take away our daughter’s imagination. She made the best out of what she was presented with and turned a bad situation into something good. We focus on teaching our kids lessons when in fact they’re often the ones teaching us. On days (or even weeks) when I’m feeling frustrated and that I can no longer grow my business, I think of my daughter and use that positive energy to explore new outlets. My daughter has quickly become my Apriori Beauty mini-me, sitting next to me on her toy phone and asking, “Would you like the face wash with that?” I’m definitely raising future Apriori Beauty Consultants!

Right Now Retailer – Beth Chernosky

May 1, 2013 · useloveshare

Beth Chernosky, Senior Consultant | Portland, ME
Joined: September 2010
Has 88 Personal Clients
Top 5 Weekly Retailer: 5 times
Top 10 Retailer, February 2011

Right now my business is part-time (in addition to my full time job), so it’s very important for me to keep track of what I’m doing to build my Apriori Beauty business. Being self-employed, I am frequently running through long to-do lists and time can easily slip by if I’m not organized with my business-building activities.

For me, having visual reminders front and center every day help build my overall volume! I have a 2 week blank chart that I fill-in with my bi-weekly goals and then every day, I write in what I did to build my Apriori business. I keep track of how many samples I’ve shared, how many people I’ve registered as clients and how close I am to my volume goals. And, just as important — if I haven’t done anything in a day to work my business — I put a big zero! This is a very big motivator for me because I don’t like seeing those zeros during the week and I certainly don’t like to see multiple zeros in a row! It’s very easy to let a day or two slip by when life gets busy and next thing you know, a week has passed. With my weekly chart, I can see exactly what I’m doing each day. Keeping track of my daily activities and weekly goals has been a tremendous help in keeping me on track.

When I first meet a potential new Client, my number one objective is to establish a certain level of trust and rapport. It’s very important for me that someone feels comfortable and knows that I am there to help them with their skincare needs — not just sell them skincare products! I try to ask questions about what they’re currently using as far as products, what product line, and then I want to know what their interest level is in a skincare regimen. Based on their answers, I like to take a collaborative approach in creating the perfect skincare regimen for them. It’s important to start with the basics: the Celloxylin^® Crème Cleanse and the Day Defense. Beyond those two, I will suggest products based on what the client is looking for in regards to a specific skincare concern. If someone is only using a cleanser, I’ll sample them with the cleanser, probably the Day Defense and then an Enzyme Activated Micro Scrub sample as a “treat.” I don’t want anyone to feel overwhelmed with products they’re not accustomed to because we can always add more to their regimen later on. But, for someone who loves skincare products, I’ll provide the entire sample strip and the Micro Scrub. It’s all dependent on that initial conversation.

I’ve met my Clients through a variety of ways: networking events, friends, family members of friends and just by letting people know about my skincare business. I’ve found that conversations I had six months prior, or even a year ago, have eventually turned into an inquiry. A seed was planted and I didn’t even realize it.

Once I’ve sampled someone, during my follow-up, I ask if I can register them to receive Apriori Beauty’s monthly newsletter and highlight the fact our company does a wonderful job of not filling email in-boxes with endless amounts of emails. I also highlight our frequent 1-day sales events and monthly product specials. We really do have a lot of wonderful things to offer our Clients and I make an attempt to share this from the get-go.

Creating that level of trust, providing skincare knowledge and sharing amazing products have been key elements in creating my Apriori business. I’m so happy to have joined this company and am committed to building my business as a long-term venture. It’s so exciting to think where we will be in the next 20 years!

Consultant Connect Call — April 2013

April 19, 2013 · useloveshare

Consultant Connect Call | APRIL 2013

It’s an exciting month for Apriori Beauty
We have new products that will be introduced later this month (April 24, 2013)!!
Apriori Beauty is in momentum!

CONGRATULATIONS!

First Step Manager in March:

Lisa Adam from Webster, NY (on the call with us tonight)
Natalie Walsh, Founder from Pleasanton, CA

Earned the new ViViD products by sponsoring 2 new, active Consultants in March:

Robin Cohen, Founder from Aliso Viejo, CA
Liz Cotter, Exec Director from Pittsfield, VT
Lynn Whitlow, Manager from Petaluma, CA

Earned the new ViViD products + DFI Treatment System by sponsoring 4 new, active Consultants in March:

Lisa Adam from Webster, NY (on the call with us tonight)
Audry McKinley from Aliso Viejo, CA

Right Now Retailer for April — Paula Yudelevit from McHenry, MD (also #1 Retailer in March)

Great Start Consultant for April — Renee Joffee from Phoenix, AZ (she also sponsored 4 new Consultants in February and earned the All in One!

SALES

January ended 10% ahead of December 2012
February ended 7% ahead of January
March ended 11% ahead of February
As this upward trend continues, we are poised for amazing growth in 2013!

INCENTIVES TO BUILD

Earn a free All in One with 4 new active Consultants in April
New Consultants get a $50 gift card when they add an All in One to their Starter Kit order — reduces Starter Kit from $79 to $29!!
New Consultants get a $25 gift card when they add the Builder Kit to their Starter Kit order — reduces Starter Kit from $79 to $54
If they add both sets, the Starter Kit is essentially $4!!

Susan & Elizabeth will be hitting the road to meet with Consultants and Use Love Share AB

We’re taking the “Beauty Bar” on the road
We hosted our 2^nd Beauty Bar last night in the home office in CA
Consultants, Clients and interested prospects had fun, food & wine and learned more about the products & opportunity
Watch the Events page, as we’ll be adding more details and dates

MLB 2013

We’re also working a location here in California!!
Watch for the dates to be announced soon, with the event opening for registration in June

LISA MINOGUE

Gold Director from Eastport, NY
Lisa is leading and building a team that propelled her to Gold and will soon take her to Platinum.
She’s going to share tonight what she’s been doing to support her team
Activity that has helped several on her team promote to Manager, and herself through the ranks of Director.
She also sponsored Lisa Adam, who will also be sharing tonight how she completed first step Manager in less than a month

Lisa …

I am so excited to be on the call tonight
There is so much momentum going on in Apriori Beauty
You won’t find another company anywhere like Apriori Beauty!
From the products, to the compensation plan, to the owners who are available to us. We are not just numbers to them, they take the time for whatever we need
We are second to none! That has been my belief and driving force from day one
Another belief of mine — everyone deserves this opportunity
It’s a gift you need to give away — the gift that keeps on giving
I don’t worry about someone saying no, because just maybe, they might say yes!
That’s exactly what happened when I approached Lisa Adam
We were Facebook friends … we were on each others friends list, but we had never spoken before
I reached out to her. We shared FB messages back-n-forth about the products and compensation plan
Mid-February, she jumped in!
Nothing has to happen overnight
A few days later, she was all in, and in business
Everyone is different, but you have to love the products. That is what will drive your business.
Belief in the products and in yourself is key
And when you have an opportunity like this, you want to run with it and talk to everyone
Ignorance on fire is better than knowledge on ice!
You will learn more by doing than by reading and waiting until you figure it all out
Share with everyone
Think outside the box. I never rely on my family or friends to buy
I stepped out of my comfort zone and spoke to everyone
You’ll be amazed at what will happen, once you put your mind to it and choose to commit to exactly what you want your business to look like
I became comfortable being uncomfortable
As a result of that, I have a new Consultant, a potential new Manager and an amazing new friend
We chat every day, we are excited about growing our businesses
Nathaly Diaz and I flew up to Lisa’s launch
Lisa sponsored 4 new Consultants last month, earned the new ViViD products plus the DFI Treatment system
She went first step Manager and is on fire
She’s an amazing woman who knows what she wants

Sr. Consultant, first step Manager, LISA ADAM …

Hi everyone!
I actually sponsored 5 new Consultants last month!!
I spent the last year researching companies and skincare products
When Lisa contacted me out of the blue, she asked if I would be interested in trying a sample and looking at the opportunity
I told her I would try the sample and if I liked it, we could talk about the opportunity
When the sample came, I used it for 3-4 nights and was literally trying to squeeze every last drop out of it
I wanted to order the set … I liked it and wanted to try it for longer
I told Lisa not to get excited
While waiting for the set, I searched the website and Lisa and I started talking
With everything she was sharing, plus I knew I already liked the products, I got excited
She told me about the compensation plan, which completely blew me away
I told her I wanted to try every single product before committing to anything, so the next day, I ordered the All-in-one!
Meanwhile, I was tracking my Starter Kit and set order, I was so excited
I literally chased the mailman around the neighborhood to get it because I was leaving to go out of town
He thought I was a little crazy, but that’s okay!
I shared the samples from the Starter Kit with people that I trusted and knew would give their honest opinion
My fear was that I was desperate to find a company that I could connect with
Everyone that I shared my samples with started ordering!
Then my Mom tried it, which was a big thing for me
She supported me with my last business, but never really used any of it
She was my cheerleader who used a little bit of the product, then put it in the closet
Well, she tried it and said she wanted the full set and she wanted it now!
She said, “Lisa, you need to start selling this!”
So, I called Lisa to set up my business launch. I was all in.
Lisa and Nathaly came all the way from New York City for little ol’ me, I was blown away!
That’s what we did.
We got as many products to as many people as we could, and people just started to order. I didn’t have to ask them to order!
I have found that everyone that tries this product, buys it!
Every person that I put a sample into their hands, bought it.
I didn’t even have labels or business cards or anything like it yet
After only a couple of weeks, Lisa told me I was close to Manager
Ok, I’ll go for it! I started emailing people, I called people, I Facebook messaged people
Some people even bought without trying it because they trusted me
Now April is set up because I sent out so many more samples in March
People who weren’t able to come to my launch have even offered to do a party for me, which I wasn’t planning on doing
People want to try it because they hear the excitement in my voice
Then I learned that I had earned the new products and the DFI, I went first step Manager and I was a Top 5 retailer last week!
I have no idea what most of that means, at this point!
When I started with this, all I knew is what I felt about the products and what it did for me
I knew that there were great owners of this company because of how much they give
They answered the phone when I called customer service, and they are so willing to help!
I just know that I am in the right place, at the right time
I couldn’t be more excited, I don’t know how anyone couldn’t love these products and this company … to be a part of it
I am so excited for my future
I haven’t had this feeling in so long
I feel the fire, the passion is there
I’m excited to share this with everybody
I have a whole new pile of samples ready to go out
If I can do this business, anybody can do this business!
Up to this point it has been so natural, so simple
All I have to do is ask, “Will you try this, will you give me your opinon? I’d love to hear what you think about it.”
I don’t think there’s been one person that has come back to me and said no.
Everybody has either gone online and searched for my website, or called me asking “how do I do this,” or had me order it for them.
It’s been that easy, that natural, because I haven’t thought about it
I liked it and I just started passing it out!
There isn’t one product that I do not like
For the first time, I don’t have to use concealer … and its because of the skincare
Even my husband has noticed a difference in my makeup
Apriori Beauty’s makeup shows your natural beauty
My husband said, “Lisa, you’re glowing.”
Everything about every product, I love, I love, I love … and I want to get it into everybody’s hands!

USE LOVE SHARE! | Apriori Beauty is as easy as Sharing what you Use and Love and getting rewarded for it!

Persistence is Required, Not Perfection

April 11, 2013 · useloveshare

Instead of sharing my thoughts and insights this week, I would like to post Consultant Sheila Morrision’s essay she wrote, titled, “Persistence is Required, Not Perfection.” Please take a moment to read through as it’s a powerful essay with key points we can all meditate on and learn from. ~ Susan Twellman, Co-Founder/Owner, Apriori Beauty, LLC

Persistence is Required, Not Perfection

What an ‘aha’ moment for me this statement was yesterday. My sister-in-law was visiting for Easter and we were having a conversation about our faith in God, her recent dealings with the youth at her church, and her daily devotions. She shared one of the authors and opened the devotional book and read the following sentence, “persistence is required, not perfection.” It was as though I had been struck with a lightning bolt. Persistence, not perfection. Persistence, NOT perfection!

I have struggled with network marking for years…YEARS! I believe in the concept and business model of network marketing and have found the Company with the best management; yet, and I STILL can’t make it work. Upon hearing that phrase, I felt immediate relief, like I had found the end of the rainbow. Here was the pot of GOLD! A burden was lifted, my eyes opened, and I could see my future. It was bright, sunshiny, beautiful blue skies, birds, singing, flowers everywhere, and…a huge smile on my face.

I went to bed that night, tossing and turning into the early hours. I woke my husband up and told him what I had discovered. I thanked him for supporting me through all this and then tried to go back to sleep. With no luck of sleep, I headed into the kitchen, made a pot of coffee and began to write the following:

This business is easy once the light bulb goes off. Apriori Beauty is so much more than a great line of skin care. It’s a promise of hope, a guarantee of employment, a community of people striving for the top and pulling you up with them. Where in corporate America do you get that? Let me share with you the best of the best, the crème de la crème!

Stop looking for people who ‘need’ the business and start looking for people who ‘want’ this business. That person may be struggling financially, may be living down-trodden by a nasty boss or company, or even looking for something new to accomplish. So, you say, Sheila, how do I find them? Ask!

For me, it always comes back to two things: questions and choices. I choose to look for these people and when I find them, I ask questions. The key is to listen. What are they telling you? What do you hear underlying their problems or issues? NEVER assume you know what they want or need. Keep asking the questions until you have drilled down to the deepest layer, you’ll know when you’ve hit it.

When you offer the opportunity and you are denied, smile, thank them for their time, and walk away. Follow-up with them in six months to a year to see what has changed for them (which will probably be just more of the same or worse) and share with them what has CHANGED for you. Remember this is where we get to choose the ones we work with!

Take the plunge! What do you have to lose? Wouldn’t you rather work when YOU want to? Now hear this, you have to WORK for it. It’s called net-WORK marketing, not net-slack marketing. This opportunity will give you additional income that comes out of thin air. Currently, you’re a day-trader. You trade your hours worked at a company for a paycheck and the company pays you exactly what you’re worth, right? (Wait for the laughter to subside) Oh, no? And that raise you got, wow, you could hardly wait to get home to share that with your spouse and plan what you were going to spend that windfall on, huh?

How’s your retirement/401K/investment account looking these days? Oh, is that a sore subject, too? Let me ask you this, would you spend $100.00 each month if you knew you were going to get a return on that money that would match your current monthly income from your j-o-b? Now, don’t look at me that way! Wonder how many months that would take you to accomplish? Here’s the alternative. You sign on to work for your present company for 40-45 years at their offer, making what you currently make, retire at age 65-70 and live on approximately 25% of your current pay. Do those sound like your ‘golden’ years to you?

The sad part is, we’ve been sold a bill of goods here in the US. We were told to get a good job, work for a big company, and in turn, that company would take care of you for the rest of your life. Think about that for a minute. Where did that come from and where has that pipe dream gone? The good news comes next, there is a light at the end of the tunnel and it is not the train bearing down on you. You have an option, THIS is the option! THIS business is the opportunity of your lifetime! The person that brought you here or sent you here is your messenger. He/she is your harbinger of hope. Get them to tell you why they came into the network marketing business. Listen to them. Ask them questions. Just remember this one thing: it take persistence, not perfection! ~ Sheila Morrison | Consultant from Newark, OH

March 2013 Successes

April 5, 2013 · useloveshare

Congratulations to the following Consultants with leading sales, sponsoring and promotion achievements:

Top 10 Consultants in Retail Sales from personal Client orders:

Paula Yudelevit, Manager — Mc Henry, MD
Liz Cotter, Exec Director — Pittsfield, VT
Linnea Wilson, Exec Director — Chico, CA
Catie De Croce, Consultant — Haworth, NJ
Natalie Walsh, Founder & Sr. Consultant — Pleasanton, CA
Louri Boilard, Silver Director — Manchester, NH
Jami Taguchi, Manager — Sierra Madre, CA
Karen Fishman, Exec Director —Palmetto Bay, FL
Elise Cohen, Consultant — Los Angeles, CA
Libby Jason & Co, Manager — Mission Viejo, CA

Top 10 Power Builders with the highest paid Power Bonuses for new activity on their first 3 levels:

Lisa Minogue, Gold Director — Eastport, NY
Lisa Smith, Silver Director — Miami, FL
Jacqui Agostinelli, Gold Director — W. Palm Beach, FL
Karen Fishman, Executive Director — Palmetto Bay, FL
Beverly Sage, Executive Director — Miami Beach, FL
Susan Shaheen, Gold Director — Greenville, SC
Paula Yudelevit, Manager — Mc Henry, MD
Liz Cotter, Exec Director — Pittsfield, VT
Tricia Baumgardner, Founder & Silver Director — Laguna Niguel, CA
Terri Lindow, Silver Director — Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Top 10 Consultants in Personal Group Bonus Volume — PGBV = downline volume from Consultants and their Clients, down to a Manager:

Paula Yudelevit, Manager — Mc Henry, MD
Karen Fishman, Executive Director — Palmetto Bay, FL
Liz Cotter, Exec Director — Pittsfield, VT
Susan Shaheen, Gold Director — Greenville, SC
Lisa Minogue, Gold Director — Eastport, NY
Louri Boilard, Silver Director — Manchester, NH
Candace Dye, Founder & Executive Director — Irvine, CA
Linnea Wilson, Exec Director — Chico, CA
Jami Taguchi, Manager — Sierra Madre, CA
Lisa Adam, Sr. Consultant — Webster, NY

Right Now Retailer – Paula Yudelevit

April 2, 2013 · useloveshare

Paula Yudelevit, Manager | Mc Henry, MD
Joined: April 2012
Has 73 Personal Clients
Top 5 Weekly Retailer 27 times, with 14 times as #1, and 8 times as #2
Top 10 Monthly Retailer in 9 months out of 10, with 7 times as #1, and 2 times as #2

We celebrated Paula’s amazing activity in August 2012 as our Great Start Consultant. Since then, she continues to top the recognition lists, so it seemed more than appropriate to also recognize her for her amazing retailing efforts!

The end of this month will mark my one-year anniversary with Apriori and I still get excited sharing these amazing products that I use and love. I love how my skin looks and feels and people notice! I especially love when my Clients tell me their friends want to know the secret to my Client’s skin and refer the friend to me.

I’m honored to be chosen as April’s Right Now Retailer (and learning it wasn’t an April Fool’s joke). A major part of my success is the group of friends I’ve met through Apriori and our continual communication of sharing ideas, offering support, laughing at our crazy lives, cheering on each other, and yes, even bitching! I love these women as much as I love the products and I would encourage all of you to find a group of Consultants that you can be yourselves with and share your thoughts and ideas openly. It’s like a free visit to a motivational speaker and a shrink!

So as this month’s Right Now Retailer Poster Child, perhaps the best way to share with you my success is to bullet point the things I believe help me, in the hopes that some of these ideas may help you.

Find Yourself
Having come from the Brand Communications & Marketing world, I created my own brand personality and am consistent in how I present myself. Once I was confident with myself and the products, I took the leap of faith and stepped out of my comfort zone. And now I have fun. I get very excited when a prospect wants to give it a try and then purchases our products! As most people know, I am very enthusiastic about sharing Apriori! Don’t compare that to being pushy. I let the products speak for themselves. And I am very honest, which my Clients appreciate.

Share Your Story
I began sharing Apriori Beauty by sending an email to some of my friends and family. I even added a photo after using the products on one side of my face! The email told my story and why I decided to share these amazing products. I didn’t send to everyone I knew, just people I knew I could be comfortable with sharing my story regardless of whether they were a good friend or an acquaintance. It was a mass email, however I used “Friends and Family” (I created a new address book contact using my email address with “Friends and Family” as the name) and BCC’d the list. I also sent an email to my old college friends. Thereafter, I sent individual emails, personalizing and updating the original. I continue to send emails about our specials, skin care safety, or a promotion I create, 3-4 times a month. I always use images of the products, copying an e-newsletter or inserting from my image library.

Use Social Media
I posted my new career on Facebook, as all of you do. I changed my photo from my dogs to a photo of me (which for me was really out of my comfort zone)! I immediately got comments on how great I looked! Of course, my reply was my new skin care – may I send you a sample?

When a Facebook friend does respond, I ask for their email address in addition to their address. I then will send the “my story” email usually adding the PDF of the brochure. I love to send the TBTC separately (I put a label right on the capsule) because it makes a great statement when received in the mail!

When I get a new friend on Facebook, I don’t immediately inbox them about trying Apriori. I will, however, post something about Apriori on my page so it’s the first thing they see after friending me! Then after a few weeks, I’ll inbox them asking if they’d like a sample. It doesn’t always work, but it’s always worth the try!

I don’t inundate my Facebook page with Apriori. I stay active by sharing posts, adding photos and jokes, or even sharing and liking other friend’s network marketing information. I try to envision what my friends see on their wall. I will share a skin care post every so often or I will be ignored! In all of my communications, I am very consistent about saying how much I love the way my skin looks and feels. And occasionally, I flaunt my age!

I started changing my Facebook picture every few months. Not every day, because you lose the impact, but when I take a good photo (which isn’t very often), I’ll change the picture. I want to show me, because it’s my skin that’s selling the products! I get quite a few compliments and of course post why my skin looks so great!

Be Generous with your Samples
Since I live in a rural area, almost all my samples are mailed, but regardless of mailing them or handing out a sample, just do it. You never know who will love it and use it. I am constantly surprised! Make sure you receive their contact information! I’ve made that mistake more than once!

Always have your samples with you!
When I do have an opportunity to share in person, I’ll invite the people over for a mini-facial. Of course there’s wine and appetizers! I will send them home with a sample so they can start using the skin care while waiting for their order to arrive. I also have just started sending home ProDermalin samples for those who have teenagers.

Thank your new Clients
I send thank you cards in the mail to all new Clients and I add a post script asking if they know of anyone interested in trying these amazing products.

Keep An Open Line of Communication
I now get lots of referrals from my clients – they are excited to share them with me too! So keep the communication going!

Great Start Consultant – Renee Joffe

April 2, 2013 · useloveshare

Renee Joffe, Sr. Consultant | Phoenix, AZ
Joined: November 2012
Downline Consultants: 4

My Apriori Beauty story started almost a year ago, when my childhood friend, Karen Fishman sent me a packet of skincare samples. I loved the Celloxylin products; however, I’m not really big on hair, makeup, nor skincare products, so I didn’t have an urge to buy them. A few months went by and I began to get the urge to start something new. Something for me, where I could be my own boss and make my own decisions. You get to a point in your life, where enough’s enough. I’m in my mid-forties and want something I’m passionate about and where I set and achieve my goals, not someone else’s. Whereas it’s taken me years to feel comfortable again to sell something, last fall, I was ready and I signed up under Karen Fishman as an Apriori Beauty Independent Consultant.

As a wife, mother of two teenagers, and part-time employee, scheduling in my Apriori Beauty business is a must! Every night while my husband is downstairs making dinner, I’m in my office, making follow-up emails and calls. It’s hard trying to juggle it all, but my end goal is to quit my “day” job and do my Apriori Beauty business full-time.

Back in February, my patience and perseverance in growing my business paid off. I set goals for myself at the end of January, for what I hoped to accomplish during the month of February. My theme for the month was, “Focus on Family and Friends,” and that is exactly what I did. Know your family and friends — what are their needs and wants? Would they be a good fit? — Be persistent, but not pushy. Honesty is always the best policy.

I sponsored my first two Consultants early in the month. When I asked the first one why she decided to join me and Apriori, she said “the proof is in Apriori.” We offer products that work and have a budget friendly start-up cost, and she saw a business opportunity. She also said you have to believe in the products.

The second Consultant that I sponsored was a Client and she was interested in purchasing the DFI (Derma Firm Illuminator Treatment System) when it was on sale. We had talked a little bit about joining my team and what benefits she would receive. She is retired and volunteers once a week at the synagogue where I work. I knew she was looking for something to do and to make her own. I shared the opportunity when she called to order her DFI and she took it, along with an All-in-One! When I asked her why she joined, she simply answered … Renee.

Since February was a short month, I found myself half-way to one of my goals and needed to get two more Consultants signed up before the end of the month. I spoke to my Mom who is always there when I need her. I said, I know you like to help me out whenever you can and I have an idea where you can make some money and so can I! All the while, you will be using Apriori and telling your friends about the business we are in together! Just like my 2^nd Consultant, my Mom too is retired and volunteers once a week at the synagogue for me. When I asked her why she joined, she said “I needed something to do, and who am I to turn down my daughter!”

Sponsoring number four took me to the last day of February. Here is where honesty truly came in. I sent text messages and private Facebook messages to several friends who had expressed an interest in Apriori and who I thought would be a good fit for my team. I said in my message that I had until the end of business day to reach my goal of sponsoring four Consultants in the month of February and that I was trying to win a prize worth $775. Within minutes, my neighbor and friend called and said, “Okay, I’ll do it!” I was shocked! She had originally told me she would be a Client, but don’t expect her to sell. She purchased a DFI from me when it was on sale and after using it a few times, she had someone comment on her face. There is a pretty good chance she will be selling a DFI to someone very soon herself.

On my desk sits my Father’s (rest in peace) name plate and on one side it reads, “If it is to be, it is up to me … make it happen.” My Father was a wonderful sales manager of something intangible, insurance policies, and I am trying to become Manager of something that is tangible and an insurance policy for your skin.

Share, Don’t Sell

March 28, 2013 · useloveshare

By Susan Twellman, Co-Owner/Founder of Apriori Beauty, LLC

Recently I was on the phone with a new Consultant, Sari. As we started talking, I asked her why she decided to join Apriori Beauty. She replied, “I didn’t join to sell the products, I joined because I love the products!” Just by listening to Sari, I could tell that her business approach was based on passion, not numbers. There’s that word again, “passion.” You’ve heard me say it before and most likely, you’ll hear it from me again. Passion is what drives us and is the monumental factor in steering our business. Apriori Beauty consists of passionate Consultants, not sales representatives.

The idea of selling is daunting to most, which is why I urge you to share, not sell. When outlining your approach to business building, first remember why you use Apriori Beauty. What is it about the products you love? Why do you use these products and not others? Share what you use and love, and others will want it. By sharing, you’re relieving yourself of the unnecessary pressure of “I need to sell a product.” Instead, your mindset goes to “I love X product and I want to share it with everyone I know!”

So, now that you know to share what you love, how do you go about sharing? First, give your Clients samples to try and share with their friends. When I asked Sari what her approach was, she relayed that when she gives out a sample, she asks them to take a before picture and to try the products for three days. If after three days they don’t see any results, they’re instructed not to call her. Bold! Handing a sample to a potential Client and saying, “if you don’t see results in three days, then don’t call me,” shows you believe in the products and want to help them, not yourself. Apriori Beauty may not be the skin solution for some, but for 95%, it is. And by the way, Sari said that she has yet to hand over a sample with no results.

Your business stems from passion, but it’s utilizing the retailing tools that will help develop and expand your business. There are only so many people in your immediate circle you can share with, so once you’ve tapped out of that circle, start focusing on referrals. Give your friends Turn Back Time Capsules to share with their friends and let them know that if their friend places a $75+ order, you’ll give them a $25 gift card for their next order. You’ll not only gain a new Client, but ensure a second order from an existing Client.

Second, take advantage of the 3-Gets-1 Free Set options. There’s two popular ways you can utilize this deal. You can purchase all three products (get one free) and sell all 4, thereby gaining 47.5% in commission, instead of the usual 30%!

Example:
Celloxylin Eye+Lip Age Erase 3G1F set
Item #004F, retail value = $180 (4@45 each)
You purchased all four items for $135 ($94.50 after rebate)
You sell all four items for $45 each (Total Sales $180)
$180 – $94.50 = you make $85.50 (47.5% commission)

Or, you can reward your Client with the 3-Gets-1-Free Sets. Do you have a Client who would love a free 30-Day Celloxylin set? Propose this: “If you introduce me to 3 friends who purchase a 30-Day set, I will give you one for FREE!” Who doesn’t want the opportunity to win something for free? Create a fun, creative way for everyone to experience the products. Hosting a girls day and sharing what you love is a lot more effective than locking someone in your car till they place an order.

So you’ve shared, sold, and now you’ve signed up a new Consultant. Now it’s time to focus on your new Consultant by working closely with them for their first 30 days. By teaching them, they in turn will teach their new Consultants, thus establishing a strong and effective team. Walk your new Consultant through their Starter Kit and Back Office. Help them get signed up for their Payoneer card. There’s nothing more motivating than getting paid! Lastly, let your new Consultant know you’re there to support them. Team building starts with support and being a new Consultant, they will need your support now more than ever.

Remember, this is your business and it’s meant to be fun! Hard work and dedication is a must but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy sharing these amazing products you use and love.

What Makes A Successful Leader?

March 21, 2013 · useloveshare

By Susan Twellman, Co-Owner & Founder of Apriori Beauty, LLC

The term “leader” encompasses a broad description with vast and multiple components. There’s historic and memorable leaders (both good and bad ones), as well as leaders in our personal and every-day lives that will never be mentioned in history or social media. The fact of the matter is, you’re a leader. The question is: are you an inefficient or successful leader?

I personally don’t look at myself as a leader, but with 6 kids and several companies, I know I am one. I mean, I have to be, right? As a leader, you need PASSION. You have to care about what you’re doing and who you’re doing it with because if you don’t, it will show, trust me! How can you expect someone else to follow you if you’re not even enthusiastic about what you’re doing? I take extremely good care of myself and am very selective about what I put into and on my body. If I fall in love with a pair of jeans or skincare product (always Apriori Beauty of course!), I share and tell everyone about it. Take for instance, Apriori Beauty’s motto “Use, Love, Share.” It’s that simple; if you lead with passion, others will follow.

The next essential component of a successful leader is AUTHENTICITY. Be who you are and be genuine all the time. Otherwise, you’ll be scrambling trying to recall which “mask” to wear when confronted with a situation or individual. Besides, people want to see the real you, not the fake persona you assume they want. Maybe it’s my personality or the fact I have 6 kids and have no room in my brain to develop several personas, but I can assure you that I am myself 100% of the time. If I’ve ever talked with you, I’m sure you’ve heard random tidbits and facts about my life. It’s who I am and because I’m comfortable being myself (do I have a choice?), people know that no matter when or where they see me, they will be speaking with the one and only Susan Twellman. Not mom Susan or Apriori Susan. Just Susan.

CREDITABILTIY. You must, I repeat, must be credible and true to your word. As a leader, if you say you’re going to do something, do it. Your success as a leader is dependent upon the trust of others. If you’re consistently breaking commitments and dropping the ball, your team’s trust in you will quickly vanish. Here’s where accountability comes into play. Remember, you’re not alone, especially as a leader. You have an entire team here, ready and willing to help you if you need it. Make sure you have someone keeping you accountable, which will in turn maintain you as a credible leader.

We all make mistakes and will continue to do so until the day we die. We’re human, it’s what we do. However, as a successful leader, the trick is to LEARN FROM YOUR MISTAKES. Go back and analyze the situation(s). What went wrong? Could it have been prevented? What will you do differently the next time you’re presented with this situation? Utilize the lessons you’ve gained through trial and error and turn them into examples when leading your team. Your mistakes can prove to be valuable lessons and learning experiences. The key is to admit your wrong doings and learn from them, not repeat them.

Your business will throw you curve balls, and when it does, your ATTITUDE will either make or break your team. You can’t control others, but you can control yourself. Whenever you’re feeling frustrated and reaching your breaking point, focus on maintaining a positive attitude. The more positive your attitude is, the stronger your confidence will be. The stronger your confidence is, the stronger your team will be.

The best thing you can do as a leader is GIVE. Give your time, commitment, knowledge, assistance, guidance, and especially, patience! Your team will not only appreciate your support, but will also gain and grow from it as well. At Apriori Beauty, we’re all about sharing and helping one another. Take for instance, the Facebook group “Team United.” Every Monday, a different Consultant holds a conference call and shares ideas and tips on how to develop and expand your business. How cool is that? It doesn’t have to be “me” against “you” and it isn’t. We’re all in this together and the more you learn and grow, I do as well. Another great example, my weekly “Walk the Talk,” which we’re doing right now! I love sharing and bonding with other women. We have so many talented and diverse women in this group, who each bring something to the table. I learn just as much from you as you learn from me. Again, it’s a win/win situation!

I want to leave you with one last thought. The most crucial and significant aspect of a successful leader is ETHICS. As a leader, you will be tested more times than you can imagine. It’s in these instances where your core values and beliefs will determine your actions and ultimately grow or weaken your team. Some people are under the misconception that they have to sacrifice ethics for success. Wrong! Yes, you may lose a Client or even a Consultant over a disagreement, and if you do because you stayed true to your values, then that is what’s best for your team. At the end of the day, it’s you who has to look in the mirror, no one else. When confronted with a difficult situation, remember your passion and why you became a leader in the first place. Seek guidance and support from team members and accountability partners. And lastly, be yourself and no one else.

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