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I received this message from Bill Shaw today…..

October 8, 2008

It’s Time for the Good News!

What a difference eight weeks can make. On August 1, just days after purchasing the company from Reader’s Digest we announced the DigitalDirect^TM concept and proclaimed we now have the only party-plan business model built to work in this economy. We took decisive action weeks ago to meet the challenges you would face if the economy worsened, unlike our competitors who continue to offer up the same tired initiatives to their struggling Consultants, and you have responded with unprecedented success.

If I told you in late July that Georgia Irby, from the great Northwest would have personally sponsored 18 people in just over two months, would you have believed me? You might have thought Daria Gentile would get off to a big start, but 15 new recruits in the New York area? That’s crazy! How about Linda McCormick, Kim Brunssen and Diane Hastings sponsoring 22 in Texas even with a hurricane as a challenge?

When I think about the leaders who have stepped forward to prove what’s possible with our new company, I’m reminded of something Albert Schweitzer said: “Do something wonderful. People might imitate it. Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.” When you have leaders like Karen Green sponsoring 11, it’s easy to see how Betty Ann Martinho sponsored eight. When Fran Samper sponsors eight, we understand how Michelle Vukovich can sponsor nine, and Gerri-Ann Ruggieri can share the opportunity with seven. When you’re on to something really special, it becomes almost contagious within your team and across the country. Wendi Grewe from Michigan sponsored six and Tracey Lentfer from Kansas sponsored seven. I don’t have to tell Sharon Postmus the good news; she’s already recruited seven excited women. Robyn Stubbendick, Tina Thuro, and Jill Abram each welcomed six families to our business. There are so many people sponsoring three, four and five new Consultants it’s impossible to mention all the names. But one stands out…Steven Teets, who sponsored four new people, and proved again that this is a business for both men and women. Thanks Steven from all the men, like me, that believe entertaining in our homes is a universal concept, and our company is a universal opportunity.

Success in our industry requires three components:

1) A high value proposition for the Consultant,

2) An effective personal development program that builds leadership, and,

3) A strong promotional strategy.

Our average party sales have increased 5.6% over the same period last year and continue to grow. Our consultants are earning the highest income per hour in the party plan industry. And with the introduction of the new food line in January, our value proposition couldn’t be better. Since August 1 our recruiting ratio, the metric we use to measure our success sponsoring at a party, is up an astounding 65%. Slightly more than half of the group of new Consultants that joined this August became qualified by September 30, up 25% from the group sponsored in August 2007. Our personal development initiatives are yielding great success. We can see the new suite of incentives is working because so many people are motivated to share the opportunity and so many people are enthusiastic about joining our company. The final piece of the puzzle is in place this month with more aggressive host and customer specials to drive party bookings and our Consultants’ incomes.

Last month I asked each of you to share the good news about our business and you responded. In a time when we are inundated with negative news, people are especially drawn to stories of success, hope and opportunity. I’m not just talking about the few that are building amazing incomes for their family’s future; but the many that will have a wonderful Christmas because they earned an extra $1,000 or more just having fun. And maybe along the way they discovered a reason to stay and build a strong financial foundation for their family.

The great UCLA basketball coach John Wooden said, “You can’t have a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.” I can’t think of a better way to experience a perfect day than by sharing this opportunity with our fellow Americans as they search for assurance and stability. You can become a beacon of light in someone’s life. God bless you and thank you for sharing our good news.

Bill

Danielle Hannigan is an Independent Consultant with Taste of Home Entertaining

CHANDLER — Maricopa County sheriff’s deputies raided Gold Canyon Candle Company at Arizona Avenue and Riggs Road Wednesday morning.

According to a press release, as many as 23 people are involved in identity theft, a White House staff member connection and an internal plan by plant employees to avoid capture by immigration or law enforcement authorities.

An employee’s mother said deputies were inside, asking for immigration papers.

Authorities say 65 people, most of who were illegals, were arrested in the raid. Twenty-three of those were booked on identity theft charges and 37 taken into custody based on their illegal status.

Read the complete post at http://www.npros.com/2008/9/21/sherriffs-raid-gold-canyon-candles/

“Dream Big, Plan Well, Work Hard, Smile Often and Good Things will happen.” ~ Unknown

 

“The Last Lecture” Educator - Randy Pausch Dies

If you were to watch only one video this year, please view “The Last Lecture”. Randy Pausch, the remarkable computer scientist and educator passed away today. He was passionate about evolving models of education and learning.  And, his lecture has been read and viewed by millions around the world.  Here is the link to this remarkable man and message:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5700431505846055184

Thank you for your inspiration, work and example, Randy. Rest in Peace.

On Monday, June 9th, my husband, Sean Hannigan, received two excellent duty citation bars as well as a letter of commendation for his work as a Marple Township Police Officer.  The highlight of the night was when our son yelled “my daddy” when Sean received his awards.  You can read the rest of the article Here

Once upon a time, an ambitious woman entered a successful store with a
reputation for outstanding, fine quality merchandise. She walked RIGHT up
to the owner and said, “Sir, I am very impressed with your establishment. I’d
like to come on board and build a career here. I can promise you that I’ll
work hard and I’ll do a great job. In return, all I ask for is the
following:

· First, I’d like 35% profit on everything I sell
· I refuse to be a pushy sales person and will only work by “letting the
products sell themselves”
· I would like the opportunity to earn free products, jewelry, and other
fabulous items every month based on my sales
· Then, for every person I bring in and train I would like to make at least
4% off of everything they sell right away, plus bonuses. And I’d like my
percent to increase as I work harder!
· Now, when I do well I expect praise and recognition left and right –
not to mention products, special awards and gifts – Oh yes – and a white
Mercedes Benz!
· By the way, I’m afraid I’m not into that 9 to 5 scene – so, I’ll want to
set my own schedule and work when it suits me best
· And of course – my family always comes first!

Okay that’s about it – so can I start RIGHT AWAY?”

After the store owner recovered from shock he roared with laughter. “Lady,
you can’t be serious! You’re living in a dream world. You’ll never find
and opportunity like that anywhere!”

The woman left the store in a huff determined to prove him wrong!

The next day the lady received a phone call from her friend …. “Do you have
a minute – I wanted to run a great opportunity by you – I think you’d be
great ….” The rest is history!

Until that phone call the woman had no idea Arbonne was her answer.
This may or may not be right for you. Your answers to the questions below
will give you insight into your own potential for success with Arbonne:

· Would you enjoy being your own boss?

· Are you self motivated?

· Are you interested in financial independence?

· Would your family be happier if you had flexible hours?

· Could your family use and extra $500 to $5000 (or more) a month?

· Would you like to travel for pleasure and fun in the US and
abroad?

· Would you like to own a Mercedes Benz paid for by Arbonne?

· Do you enjoy feeling and looking good, and seeing others look and
feel the same?

· Are you willing to learn new skills to make you more successful

· Do you like to help people?

I am looking for people who have a dream, a vision of a better life and the
desire to make it a reality. What’s your dream? We’re helping to make a
difference … one person at a time …. RIGHT now!

Interested in hearing more? Listen to this fantastic pre-recorded call
about the business opportunity. The number is 641-715-3390, extension
24357#.

Email me to learn more about this one-of-a-kind opportunity, or check out
my website (www.daniellehannigan.myarbonne.com) to sign up as an Independent
Consultant NOW!

 When you sign up, I will send you a free gift!

Please let me know if you have any questions!
Danielle
www.daniellehannigan.myarbonne.com
arbonne@daniellehannigan.com

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