Hi Team,
after driving around in every Libby Street in Phoenix and calling one of my respected side-line Xango partners (thank you Julia) for final directions (remember the last mile, it's rough), we made it to the Carolyn Johnson's house.
We had a wonderful X-mas get together with the Johnsons in Carolyn's beautiful and stylish house. She has an amazing doll collection by the way. They welcomed us to a warm atmosphere and into a select circle with wine and snacks. We were very lucky to spend hours with Sherman Unkefer, Barbara Schmidt, the Filuks and a few other up-and-coming distributors. Many helpful and interesting stories were shared. Which reminds me: You need to go to every meeting where you can learn more about this business. There are two training events every month in Phoenix and Deer Valley. Look it up in your back offices and calendars.
Of course we took the opportunity to chat with Sherman for a very long time (thanks Sherman). He's growing a beard now, since he's had surgery recently. But we think he looks really cool with the beard, kinda like Harrison Ford in 20 years ;-) Anyway... a few quick news that will especially excite our European partners:
Portugal will be opening in the first quarter of 2009. And what makes us even happier, since we have been building downline right next door, is that Spain will have direct shipping around the same time. France will also open up in the first or second quarter. Karl Anderson is working hard to open South Africa. And last but not least there are rumors that Brasil, being a VERY huge market, to open perhaps by the end of 2009. So work on friends that know friends in Brasil NOW!
A small note on the side with a bitter after taste: We also spoke about how fatal "stacking" or "streamlining" is. A few top guns in our business (you have heard their names) are now paying a high price for being impatient and wanting to get their and other people's pin level higher, faster. It doesn't pay off. Build your downline with honesty and no short cuts. I love the famous line by Bob Schmidt:" You can't make eagles out of ducks."
So there you go. In a nutshell: Attend any meeting where you can meet and get the latest and insights from uplines that are where we want to be. Learn every day.
All the best and think about going to the X-mas recognition and opportunity event tomorrow evening. See www.MangosteenArizona.com for details. Get out of your comfort zone!
Sincerely,
The Breezes
