SUCCESS STORIES 2
In 1995, Maggie Wei left China to come to the U.S. to pursue an education and a better way of life. Like so many immigrants before her, Wei knew the American dream of happiness and financial security required tireless work and dedication. Fortuitously, her path led her to a financially rewarding career that gave her the freedom to balance work with life.
Wei earned a B.S. degree in Finance from Bentley College in Waltham, Mass. and landed her first job at a respected accounting firm. While she enjoyed her work, it didn't take her long to realize that her true passion was to be her own boss. She wanted to be in charge of her career, her time and her income potential, and not be beholden to her employer for her next promotion. But she had one small problem - she just didn't know where to begin.
"My education prepared me to be an employee, not an entrepreneur," she said. "I knew that I wanted to start my own business, but I just didn't think I had the time or the money to make that commitment."
The impending birth of her daughter led Wei to evaluate her life's priorities. That led to the realization that her first priority as a mother was to be a role model and source of inspiration for her daughter. A chance encounter with a family friend was the catalyst that helped her on a path that would lead to a home-based business and financial security while remaining true to her goal of motherhood.
During a dinner conversation in 2004, Wei learned about Shaklee Corporation and its line of natural health products. She was familiar with traditional Chinese medicine and believed strongly in the benefits of herbs and vitamin supplements. Her friend explained that Shaklee's nutritional products embraced the best of East and West by using modern science to improve on ancient remedies.
When she learned that her dinner guest had also achieved financial independence as a Shaklee Distributor, she was keen to know more. Wei learned about Shaklee's method of direct selling and thought that it was an appealing business model. Shaklee Distributors are independent contractors who sell Shaklee products directly to end-users through a network of family and friends. The company also sets up online web-stores to expand a Distributor's success beyond personal connections and geography.
Before making a commitment to become a Shaklee distributor, she decided to test the products for herself. Like many Chinese, Wei grew up taking herbs and nutritional supplements. So the first product she tried was the Shaklee Essential Foundation line of vitamins, nutritional supplements, soy protein drinks, and other nutritional supplements. Within months, Wei felt a dramatic improvement in her energy level. She felt vibrant, energetic, clear-minded and focused. She also introduced her husband to Shaklee Essential Foundation. The Shaklee nutrition products gave him the energy boost he needed to sustain an exercise program that led to a 16-pound weight loss. Wei traded in a sedentary lifestyle for one that included daily workouts and running.
"I used to get winded just walking around the block," she said. "Shaklee's products really helped me get focused on improving my overall health and well-being. I just finished my first half-marathon and I couldn't have done that without the extra boost from Shaklee."
Though she was now a firm believer in the value of Shaklee's products, Wei wasn't convinced that she could be a successful direct seller. Her biggest fear was failure and rejection.
"When I learned about Shaklee's commitment to the success of its Independent Distributors I took the plunge and signed on as a Shaklee Distributor," commented Wei. After attending Shaklee-sponsored workshops and training meetings, Wei felt she had the confidence, tools, and skills to finally be her own boss.
"Shaklee makes it easy to succeed," said Wei. "In addition to the great training classes in direct selling, they even taught me how to set up a home-office and an online website to sell the products."
Now a successful entrepreneur with her own home-based business, Wei mentors new Distributors and still has time for her top priority, her family. In 2005, she expects to earn a six-figure income* and run the San Francisco marathon.
And what are her goals for the future?
"I plan to make a million dollars within the next few years by spreading health and wellness and the Shaklee income opportunity to Chinese people worldwide," she said.
http://www.shaklee.net/vtaone
Wei earned a B.S. degree in Finance from Bentley College in Waltham, Mass. and landed her first job at a respected accounting firm. While she enjoyed her work, it didn't take her long to realize that her true passion was to be her own boss. She wanted to be in charge of her career, her time and her income potential, and not be beholden to her employer for her next promotion. But she had one small problem - she just didn't know where to begin.
"My education prepared me to be an employee, not an entrepreneur," she said. "I knew that I wanted to start my own business, but I just didn't think I had the time or the money to make that commitment."
The impending birth of her daughter led Wei to evaluate her life's priorities. That led to the realization that her first priority as a mother was to be a role model and source of inspiration for her daughter. A chance encounter with a family friend was the catalyst that helped her on a path that would lead to a home-based business and financial security while remaining true to her goal of motherhood.
During a dinner conversation in 2004, Wei learned about Shaklee Corporation and its line of natural health products. She was familiar with traditional Chinese medicine and believed strongly in the benefits of herbs and vitamin supplements. Her friend explained that Shaklee's nutritional products embraced the best of East and West by using modern science to improve on ancient remedies.
When she learned that her dinner guest had also achieved financial independence as a Shaklee Distributor, she was keen to know more. Wei learned about Shaklee's method of direct selling and thought that it was an appealing business model. Shaklee Distributors are independent contractors who sell Shaklee products directly to end-users through a network of family and friends. The company also sets up online web-stores to expand a Distributor's success beyond personal connections and geography.
Before making a commitment to become a Shaklee distributor, she decided to test the products for herself. Like many Chinese, Wei grew up taking herbs and nutritional supplements. So the first product she tried was the Shaklee Essential Foundation line of vitamins, nutritional supplements, soy protein drinks, and other nutritional supplements. Within months, Wei felt a dramatic improvement in her energy level. She felt vibrant, energetic, clear-minded and focused. She also introduced her husband to Shaklee Essential Foundation. The Shaklee nutrition products gave him the energy boost he needed to sustain an exercise program that led to a 16-pound weight loss. Wei traded in a sedentary lifestyle for one that included daily workouts and running.
"I used to get winded just walking around the block," she said. "Shaklee's products really helped me get focused on improving my overall health and well-being. I just finished my first half-marathon and I couldn't have done that without the extra boost from Shaklee."
Though she was now a firm believer in the value of Shaklee's products, Wei wasn't convinced that she could be a successful direct seller. Her biggest fear was failure and rejection.
"When I learned about Shaklee's commitment to the success of its Independent Distributors I took the plunge and signed on as a Shaklee Distributor," commented Wei. After attending Shaklee-sponsored workshops and training meetings, Wei felt she had the confidence, tools, and skills to finally be her own boss.
"Shaklee makes it easy to succeed," said Wei. "In addition to the great training classes in direct selling, they even taught me how to set up a home-office and an online website to sell the products."
Now a successful entrepreneur with her own home-based business, Wei mentors new Distributors and still has time for her top priority, her family. In 2005, she expects to earn a six-figure income* and run the San Francisco marathon.
And what are her goals for the future?
"I plan to make a million dollars within the next few years by spreading health and wellness and the Shaklee income opportunity to Chinese people worldwide," she said.
http://www.shaklee.net/vtaone
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