1. E Y E O N A R B O N N E
DE SIGN
Y O U R LI F E
Do you believe that you can design your life? I do.
Over the past year, I have made a conscious effort to create my work
environment around my family life, instead of my family life around my work.
Working from home can be both challenging and liberating. It takes great
discipline to create flexibility.
At Arbonne, we believe you can have anything you want in life when you
help others get what they want. Our team approach is helping to change
the lives of many families. We are helping people dream again. What
would your life look like if you could design it? What would allow you to
dream again?
If you had told me two years ago that I would have an amazing skin care
business, I probably would have told you, “You are crazy.” At the time, I
was not looking to add anything to my already very busy life. My husband,
heather smith-dacey
Mark and I own a restaurant franchise, we had a two year old and we were Independent Consultant, Regional Vice President
trying for another child. Needless to say, I did not think I had extra time to H. Smith-Dacey Region; Halifax, NS
introduce something new into my life.
In early June of 2006, I went to visit Krista (my sister and sponsor) in Vancouver
and I had agreed to come to Seattle with her to an Arbonne ACTnow training amazing people and the people who rise to the top have a positive belief
weekend. To be honest, the real draw for me was a few days away with in themselves and the company.
Krista and without our kids! I had no idea what an impact this weekend
would have on my life. Sometimes it is short-term pain for long-term gain in this business. In this industry,
people overestimate what they will make in the short term and underestimate
I sat in session after session and listened to amazing National Vice Presidents what they will make in the long term. Commit to the process and the journey.
tell their success stories. I was amazed at the type of individuals this company
attracted. I was amazed at the quality of the trainings. I was amazed at This company is unbelievable. If you are willing to do what it takes to build
the positive energy that surrounded me everywhere I went because these a successful organization, you will be treated so well. I just returned from
people loved what they were doing. I was blown away. Arbonne attracts NTC, where I had the privilege of attending numerous VP events, walking
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Heather with husband, Mark and sons, Tye and Carter. Heather with Tye and Mark with Carter.

2. success strategy:
Nothing great was ever achieved
without enthusiasm.
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
across the stage for VP recognition in front of 16,000 people and meeting
Tim McGraw backstage—what other company does this? And a white
Mercedes-Benz to top it all off!
What I did not know when I started my Arbonne business was the many Heather with members of the team at her Mercedes-Benz car presentation.
opportunities that awaited me for personal growth and leadership. Arbonne
has given me another avenue in my life to fulfill these. They say that Arbonne me unconditionally in everything we have done. Thanks so much for your
is a personal growth company disguised as a skin care company, and I support and encouragement—it means so much to me.
truly believe this.
To Mark, Tye and Carter: Thanks for understanding when Mommy had to
One of my favourite books to read to my four year old teaches some impor- be out working my business. I promise to take us all to Walt Disney World®
tant lessons about life. as soon as Carter is old enough.
First, you are great no matter what. It is so important to believe in yourself To Sara and Sharon: Thank you for your leadership and your dedication. I
on this journey. You will have so many people tell you that you cannot do cannot imagine sharing this journey with anyone else. Your friendship is so
this. Make it your mission to surround yourself with positive people who important to me and I will be cheering the loudest when you two walk across
The testimonials in this story reflect the actual experience of an individual, are anecdotal only, and may be atypical.
believe in you. the stage as RVPs at NTC next year.
Second, persistence pays off. This business is about committing to the journey. To all of my District Managers: You are all amazing friends and I am very
Remove the option of quitting. thankful to Arbonne for bringing us together. It will be so exciting for me to
see you reach your next goal of Area Manager.
Third, welcome the unknown. This is hard for us as adults; remember that
change is a good thing because it makes us grow. To Jane Thibault and Angela Collins: You guys are wonderful crosslines
and I thank you both for believing in the spirit of Arbonne and sharing so
And finally, be enthusiastic. The most important thing you can do for your much with me.
business is to be positive. People want to spend time with those who make
them feel good. Being a positive person and finding passion for this business To the Canadian team—Stuart, John and Jackie: Thank you so much for your
will help grow your business more than anything else. support and leadership in building the Canadian market. I know we have
not seen anything yet!
We are all looking for a reason to dream again. Arbonne gives you the
ability to dream. And it is not just about the potential for financial freedom. I would like to end with a favourite saying, which encourages us to risk more
Dream about being present with your children. Dream about creating the most than others think is safe, care more than others think is wise, dream more than
wonderful friendships imaginable. Dream about being encouraged and rec- others think is practical and expect more than others think is possible.
ognized for your accomplishments. Dream about being proud of yourself.
Heather with mom, DM Elaine
I look at my team and am thankful to Arbonne for bringing us together. I Smith and sponsor and sister,
have several direct business builders that I did not know before I started this ERVP Krista Bernard.
business. They are now very close friends of mine and it is an honour to
work so closely with them.
Krista, you are the best big sister. Thanks for introducing this into my life and
for believing in me. I would not be here if it were not for your wonderful
leadership and dedication to your team.
To Mom and Dad: I have so many people always tell me how great you
two are. You are amazing parents. You have always supported Krista and
Heather with members of the team at a holiday party. L–R: Heather, AM Sara Bagnell,
DM Joan Ricketts, DM Shannon Farris, DM Kathy Duguay and AM Sharon Newell.
Heather with upline, ERVP
Jennifer Ogrodniczuk and
sister, ERVP Krista Bernard.
E Y E O N A R B O N N E | JANUARY 2009