The Women of USANA: Inspiring Stories of Success

written by Patrick Kibbie
Did you know that women make up 82 percent of the network marketing industry? Are you surprised?
If you look at the way the business model is set up, you shouldn’t be. Women are uniquely suited to network marketing and bring with them natural skills that give them a distinct advantage:

Juggling Life

“If you want something done, ask a busy woman,” said successful direct seller Susanne Cunningham. Women are known for their ability to multi-task, often running a household, earning an income, caring for family, and much, much more. And to build a successful home-based business, you must be adept at focusing on more than one task at a time.

Expert Opinion

Personal recommendations sell products, and women are experts in sharing their opinions — whether about a restaurant, boutique, or the new gym they joined. And when buying new products, women love to find out all the information they can, especially what other women think.

“I started using the products and was so happy with the results that I was talking to nearly everyone I met about USANA,” said Justina Rudez.

Enthusiastic to Learn

We’ve all heard the story of the lost couple; the husband is stubborn while the wife is the one willing to ask for directions. That is because women have a willingness to learn and are excited about learning new things to increase their knowledge and expertise.

“USANA is a wonderful opportunity because of the personal development that is involved,” said Erika Hilliard, whose home-based business has allowed her to connect with people all over the world. “Once you obtain a different view of yourself and your future, you realize you can make great decisions and can also take pride in watching your business grow.”

The Solution of Balance

Who wouldn’t want the ability to work from home — part-time or full — with the allure of flexible hours?
“I’ve found it inspiring to watch so many stay-at-home moms grow as people and as professionals,” said Sandra Moody. “These businesswomen have achieved improved health and gained financial freedom, and they also enjoy great work schedules that allow them to travel and have wonderful experiences with their families.”

If you want to learn more about some of USANA’s most dynamic women by receiving a *free copy, email me at erika@hilliardgroup.net *Non-USANA people only please;)

3 steps to help you live an authentic life

1.  Ask yourself what is your passion? The dictionary defines passion as a strong or extravagant fondness, enthusiasm, or desire for anything. Is it coming to you now? When you think of your passion does it make you excited? Does it bring a smile to your face? Does it bring fear? No one can answer that for you. What would you love to even if you didn't receive a pay for? Many of us live our lives doing jobs we hate and dying inside. Why? This isn't a dress rehearsal. We only have one life and this is it.

2. Figure out what it is that brings you joy and do it. Do your research. Read the book on it. Find someone who is doing what you want to do and hang out with them and pick their brain. Count up the cost. Give yourself permission to disappoint those who may disagree with you. We do ourselves a disservice living a lie and not living in truth. God didn't put you on this earth to just be a mom or just be a dad or to just exist. But to thrive, to make a difference and to change lives. But remember it is not our job to "save the world". That's God's job! But it is our job to be the example of what God can do through us.

3. GO DO IT!  Pursue your dreams. Because if you love what you do, you'll never work another day in your life! Then come back and tell me what you did!

Erika

A calling?

Today marks 7 years of "being my own boss". If you had told me 7 years ago I would not be at a J.O.B. I would have laughed in your face. But when life doesn't go as you plan you must choose another option. And as Albert Einstein said, "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them." Making the decision to go against the "norm" was scary to say the least but worth it!

After a conversation with a friend of mind who has what some would consider a great career, there were things that my life had that my friends didn't. My friend duties at the end of the day doesn't change lives and gives clients hope? My friend doesn't have the option of just taking off, staying in their pajamas and knowing that the income will still flow in. Yet I was somewhat comparing myself and thought, "what an exciting life that must be" and I am sure at times it can be. But I was told how blessed I was. And I would have to agree.

I believe in what we do. I give people their dreams back and give them hope. I teach them how to be better than what they are and feel good about themselves. As one person said in his blog, God doesn’t call the equipped.  He equips the called.  And I have been called….

Thank God and thank you to Matt Shanna Ryan for helping us start this incredible business.

Erika 

Do you have IT?

I saw this incredible video on Facebook and it just brought joy to my soul. I can say that I love doing affirmations in my bathroom mirror. Even though at times I don't feel like it. But I started doing affirmations in my late 30s and wondered where would I have been if I had spoken this way to myself at a young age instead of believing what and who others said I was. Jessica has IT! We all have IT but somewhere along the way we allow the ups and downs of life to cause "self-esteem amnesia" of who we really are and who we were meant to be. In case you have forgotten and are wondering who you are, try doing what Jessica does every morning and night and start believing in YOU again!