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Momto2
09-29-2005, 10:15 AM
Hi Ladies!!
I'm interested in starting with Arbonne, but it seems there are so many Arbonne people already where I live in Oklahoma City...is it oversaturated??
Also, how many people do you need to know to start? I'm worried it will be hard to get parties booked??
I have looked into MaryKay but was very upset by the pressure to buy so much inventory upfront!!! But am still worried that there just are way too many Arbonne people here...
Please give me your honest advice,,.Thanks!!!
I'm interested in starting with Arbonne, but it seems there are so many Arbonne people already where I live in Oklahoma City...is it oversaturated??
Also, how many people do you need to know to start? I'm worried it will be hard to get parties booked??
I have looked into MaryKay but was very upset by the pressure to buy so much inventory upfront!!! But am still worried that there just are way too many Arbonne people here...
Please give me your honest advice,,.Thanks!!!
bbrown1226
09-29-2005, 10:22 AM
I think it is very difficult to become oversaturated when our products are not sold in stores. You will always find someone who has not heard of Arbonne. Give it a test. If you are going out today, ask around. See how many people say no, they have never heard of it. you'll be surprised!
The best way to start is w/ friends and family. Have they heard of Arbonne before? You don't need to depend on family and friends to buy, but to just invite their friends over to try! I would try to book 6-8 presentations as soon as possible. Best of luck!
The best way to start is w/ friends and family. Have they heard of Arbonne before? You don't need to depend on family and friends to buy, but to just invite their friends over to try! I would try to book 6-8 presentations as soon as possible. Best of luck!
mello-lello
09-29-2005, 10:36 AM
I agree that you are not oversaturated, also, what an awesome place to be for help and training. Those women in OK have got it going on and I guarantee if you get plugged into their system and training you will be well on your way. My nvp and rvp are in OK city and they have meetings all the time and they really know wnat they are doing and love to help everyone!! You should seriously check it out. If you need help finding out about the meetings and such, let me know and I will get info for you. Youcold go to one of their Discover Arbonne meetings while you are still considering.
Soonergirl74
09-29-2005, 12:04 PM
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As a fellow Oklahoman I can honestly tell you NO we are not even close to saturation. I am in the <?:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Tulsa</st1:place></st1:City> area & yes there are a lot of consultants in both this area & OKC. However, according to our demographics map for September there are less than 2400 people signed up in all of <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Oklahoma</st1:place></st1:State>. There are over 3 Million people in the state.
I meet people who have never heard of Arbonne before all the time. Or maybe they have heard a little about it but don’t really know what it is. To me it is a good thing that we have so many successful consultants here.
One reason is name recognition. It isn’t completely unheard of which people like. Also we have amazing training. <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Oklahoma</st1:place></st1:State> has grown fast & we have a lot of amazing leaders. Like Lori said, there is always something we can go to here. The meetings are open & leaders welcome everyone…no matter what successline you are in. We have an amazing support system here in <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Oklahoma</st1:place></st1:State>. I feel lucky to be doing Arbonne in this state actually.
Also, you don’t have to just stick to <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Oklahoma</st1:place></st1:State>. You want to prospect in your own backyard but you also want to plant seeds elsewhere. That is the beauty of Arbonne, there are no boundaries! So tell everyone you know about it as well as new people you meet.
If you want to do this business you can do it, no matter where you are. Your upline will be there to guide you & help you grow.
Good luck!
As a fellow Oklahoman I can honestly tell you NO we are not even close to saturation. I am in the <?:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Tulsa</st1:place></st1:City> area & yes there are a lot of consultants in both this area & OKC. However, according to our demographics map for September there are less than 2400 people signed up in all of <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Oklahoma</st1:place></st1:State>. There are over 3 Million people in the state.
I meet people who have never heard of Arbonne before all the time. Or maybe they have heard a little about it but don’t really know what it is. To me it is a good thing that we have so many successful consultants here.
One reason is name recognition. It isn’t completely unheard of which people like. Also we have amazing training. <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Oklahoma</st1:place></st1:State> has grown fast & we have a lot of amazing leaders. Like Lori said, there is always something we can go to here. The meetings are open & leaders welcome everyone…no matter what successline you are in. We have an amazing support system here in <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Oklahoma</st1:place></st1:State>. I feel lucky to be doing Arbonne in this state actually.
Also, you don’t have to just stick to <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Oklahoma</st1:place></st1:State>. You want to prospect in your own backyard but you also want to plant seeds elsewhere. That is the beauty of Arbonne, there are no boundaries! So tell everyone you know about it as well as new people you meet.
If you want to do this business you can do it, no matter where you are. Your upline will be there to guide you & help you grow.
Good luck!
NewMommy
09-29-2005, 12:22 PM
Oklahoma has grown fast & we have a lot of amazing leaders. Like Lori said, there is always something we can go to here. The meetings are open & leaders welcome everyone…no matter what successline you are in. We have an amazing support system here in <?:NAMESPACE PREFIX = ST1 /><ST1:STATE w:st="on"><ST1:PLACE w:st="on">Oklahoma</ST1:PLACE></ST1:STATE>. I feel lucky to be doing Arbonne in this state actually.
DITTO!!!
I'm in Bixby (Tulsa area) andthe trainingin Oklahoma is amazing!!
There is always a meeting or training here to attend every week most of the time there ismore than one a week.
I think you should give it a shot
Good Luck!
Edited by: NewMommy
DITTO!!!
I'm in Bixby (Tulsa area) andthe trainingin Oklahoma is amazing!!
There is always a meeting or training here to attend every week most of the time there ismore than one a week.
I think you should give it a shot
Good Luck!
Edited by: NewMommy
Arbonne Diva
09-30-2005, 07:38 PM
I live in a very small town, around 200 people. There are 9 of us in a 20 mile radius doing Arbonne as a buisness. We are :1 RVP 3 Area Managers and 4 DM and 1 consultant. This is since last Nov. If we can do it ANYONE can!! ;)
