Mary Wright - Arbonne

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Mary Wright
Arbonne Independent Consultant

NVP Mary Wright
Choose
Your
Dreams
Mary Wright of Denver, Colorado was tired
of climbing the corporate ladder, working
long hours with little to show for it. She
chose Arbonne as her Plan B, and when she lost
her job, her successful business became her Plan A!
My Arbonne journey, and what I call the best decision I’ve ever made,
began in March of 2006. I had been using the NutriMinC ® RE 9® line for a
few months and decided that this business opportunity was something
I could not pass up. I was working my way up the corporate ladder
as an accountant and CPA for a contract accounting firm. I worked
hard to get my Bachelors and Masters degrees from a prestigious
university, and continued on to get my CPA license. I thought working
hard and climbing the corporate ladder was something I would always
do, and in all honesty I was excited to do it. Around age 28, however, I
became a bit jaded, realizing how much time was traded for money in
the typical corporate environment. Everyone around me — and even I
at times — was working upwards of 70 or 80 hours a week. I saw their
health and spirits deteriorate before my eyes. If I did a good job, I got
a pat on the back and more work to do. I realized I was meant to do
more — something bigger, something smarter. Within a few months of
this revelation, my friend and former co-worker, ENVP Tarrah Brandsma,
sent me an invitation to her Arbonne launch Presentation. I had never
heard of Arbonne, and I rolled my eyes, thinking, “What in the world
has she gotten herself into?” I was reluctant at first, but I thought I
would be supportive and try the anti-aging product. I had used a lot of
different products and none seemed to work. When she handed me
a sample kit, she casually mentioned that Arbonne offers a generous
compensation plan.
“I realized I was meant to do more —
something bigger, something smarter.”
The products changed the appearance of my skin within days. People
were complimenting my skin for the first time in my life and I found myself
sharing Arbonne with them. I knew the products would never end up
in that cosmetic graveyard I had under my sink, so I began my due
diligence. I researched and asked Tarrah hundreds of questions. The
former auditor in me was skeptical until I really understood how brilliant
Mary with her bulldog, Rocky.
Mary with her parents, Janice and Ryland Wright.
Mary with ERVP Danielle Atcheson and RVP Liz DeLoach at their double Mercedes-
Benz Car Presentation.

this business model is. I learned that network marketing is a simple form
of distribution whereby you leave out the middleman and are able to pass
on better products and pricing to clients. Independent Consultants are
paid for product sales, and can train others to do the same, allowing
them to leverage their time by building a team. It didn’t surprise me to
learn that many of the best-known financial experts and entrepreneurs
in the world support network marketing. I liked that I could control the
amount of effort I put in — if I worked harder, I would get paid for it! I
knew this would be a smart way to help secure my future. I could choose
excuses or dreams. I jumped in with both feet and chose my dreams!
“To be successful, you have to find a way,
not an excuse.”
A year into my business, I earned the white Mercedes-Benz, and three
and a half years later, I promoted to National Vice President. As with
anything worth doing, there were many challenges along the way. For me,
the biggest hurdles to overcome were my concern about what others
thought, self-doubt and taking things too personally. Personal growth
helped me overcome these obstacles. I learned that with Arbonne, you
get paid to become a better version of yourself! The business plan makes
sense — network marketing is the business of the future. The products
work and are the best on the market. My self-doubt still comes and goes,
but seeing my upline’s success has made me realize that if they can do
it, so can I! The key is consistency and never giving up. Plugging in to all
trainings, attending GTC and reading Eye on Arbonne stories reinforced
my belief in the company, the industry and myself. I learned that some
people come and go in this business, but they still touch our lives, and
I am so grateful for everyone who has touched mine! To be successful,
you have to find a way, not an excuse. Rejection, fear and hearing “no”
are all part of entrepreneurship, and if I were going to be successful,
this was part of the journey. I had to toughen up a bit, become more
tenacious and roll with the ups and downs. I learned that pleasant persistence
really pays off. I began to realize that I was not doing something to
someone by sharing Arbonne, but rather I had something for someone;
truly a gift! This shift made all the difference for me.
I lost my full-time accounting job in October of 2008. I was so grateful
I had a Plan B, because in that same month, my Arbonne commission
check replaced my full-time income. Arbonne became my Plan A, and
my Why grew as I realized I could help others become successful and
achieve their dreams, all the while building a successful business!
Above: Mary with her team.
left: Mary with her upline, ENVPs Lori Lucero and Tarrah Brandsma.
In September of 2009, I earned the Route 66 Challenge Trip hosted by
ENVPs Cecilia Stoll, Linda Parker and Deanna Herrin. These women
are the most generous, positive, friendly women I have ever met. They
have helped thousands become successful and have also been able to
give back in many philanthropic ways. On that trip, it instantly clicked for
me that Arbonne is a great vehicle to help change lives and, therefore,
change the world!
A big thank you to my parents, Ryland and Janice Wright, who have
always taught me to treat others the way I want to be treated and to
work hard. Your unwavering support has meant so much to me — words
can hardly express it. I appreciate and love you!
To my future family — even though I don’t know you yet, you are a big
reason Why I do Arbonne! This business has helped me become a better
version of myself, and I’m glad that is the version you’ll know. I look
forward to all the choices we will have.
A big thank you to all of my friends, family and Preferred Clients, who
continue to support my business and me!
To my amazing upline in Colorado — ENVP Tiffany Bufton, ENVP Lori
Lucero and ERVP Erica Stephens: Your guidance and support has
helped so many. You are incredible women and I am so grateful to call
you my upline and my friends!
➤
Mary with her sponsor, ENVP Tarrah Brandsma, at GTC 2011 Las Vegas.

SUCCESS STRATEGY
“Be tenacious; pleasant
persistence pays off!”
To my incredible sponsor and friend, ENVP Tarrah Brandsma: We always
knew we’d be business partners and I am so glad it is with Arbonne!
Thanks for your guidance, support and for believing in me, even when
I didn’t believe in myself. In your footsteps I plan to follow.
To my amazing team: You impress me daily and I adore you all! We are
just getting started and I am so excited to see what the future holds
for each of you!
To all Consultants and District Managers: Keep doing the activity and
the results will follow. I promise you all, it’s so worth it! If you can go
District Manager, you can go National Vice President!
To all Area Managers: You are on your way. Continue to lead by example
and that Mercedes-Benz will be right around the corner! Can you smell
the leather?
To EAMs Katie Edmiston, Lisa Bowers and Katina Eisenbeis: You’re next!
I can’t wait to hand you your keys. You deserve it very much!
To ERVP Danielle Atcheson and RVP Liz Hutchins: You both “got” this
opportunity from the start and I am so thankful to have met you. Your
hard work, excitement and business savvy are remarkable! On to NVP!
To RVP Laura Sakry: You are an NVP in qualification. You have a heart
of gold and such an amazing leadership style. I admire you so much!
Thanks for always helping out and setting an incredible example for
your team.
To the Arbonne Home Office staff: Thanks for all you do. You are the
backbone of this company and I think I can speak for all Arbonne
Independent Consultants when I say you are the best and we are
extremely lucky to have you!
To anyone reading and contemplating starting an Arbonne business:
It’s so worth it! Be tenacious and persist pleasantly. Jump in with both
feet and your life will never be the same. Leave your excuses behind
and choose your dreams!
The Arbonne Independent Consultant featured in this EOA has achieved the rank of Regional Vice President. The
average number of active Arbonne Independent Consultants who achieved this rank and average compensation
is described further in the Independent Consultant Compensation Summary (ICCS) available at arbonne.
com > The Company > Corporate Information > 2009 Independent Consultant Compensation Summary.
The testimonial in this EOA is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent income projections. The
results discussed in this EOA by the featured Arbonne Independent Consultant are not typical and should
not be relied upon by prospective or current Arbonne Independent Consultants as an indication of what
they should expect to earn. Actual results for each Arbonne Independent Consultant will vary depending
upon individual effort, time, skills and resources.
nOVEmbER 2011
Mary with ERVP Danielle Atcheson, ENVP Tarrah Brandsma and EAM Katina
Eisenbeis at Areas in Paradise 2010.
Mary with EAM Katie Edmiston and DM Jessica Boryn.
Mary with RVP Laura Sakry and EAM Katie Edmiston.
Mary with AM Lisa Bowers shopping at Tiffany’s during the 2010 NYC Challenge Trip.