Margaret and Marc Stanley
Directors VIII
New York
“Melaleuca has totally changed
our lives. Without Melaleuca we
wouldn’t have worked so hard to get
out of debt,” she says. “We weren’t
spending frivolously; we just didn’t
have any extra––no wiggle room for
emergencies, repairs or birthdays. And
with the way things are right now, that’s
a scary place to be.”
Their monthly checks from
Melaleuca now average $1,300. Things
like retirement, helping others, working
from home, and financial stability are
more realistic. This year they have
advanced from Director IV to Director
VIII and will soon be Senior Directors.
They have developed a new personally
enrolled Director in each of the last two
months.
“We have been able to start college
funds for our three boys and pay off
credit card debt and our vehicle one
year early. We have an emergency
fund in the bank and contribute more
to Marc’s 410(k). Last year our well
caved in before we had an emergency
fund and we had to use the credit card.
If something like that happens again, we
can pay for it with cash.”
The Stanleys say they know the
key to growing a business is developing
Directors. “I share our own story with
my organization and all the things we’ve
been able to do while still keeping my
commitment to my family,” Margaret
says. “I’ve seen a huge difference in
my business when I develop Directors,
and I develop more Directors when I
encourage them to start with a Career
or Value Pack.”
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switch stores. This is a significant value for
your new customers.
3.
Economic Condition—Loss of
Retirement Funds: Retirement is now
out of reach for many who were relying
on investment portfolios to provide their
retirement income. The stock market
plunge on October 15, 2008, was the
worst sell off since October 19, 1987. In
total, retirement and savings plans lost
$2 trillion over the last year according to
a press release from the Committee on
Education and Labor.
The percent decline in retail sales last
month was the worst since August 2005
and declined for the third consecutive
month. Corporation profits no longer
justify the high stock prices enjoyed in the
last few years. The likelihood of a quick
recovery in the stock prices of companies
across the country is slim to none.
Many older workers who were relying
on their 401(k) and other retirement
savings are now facing a worsening
economic reality that they may have to
remain in the workforce for a longer period
of time. This also reduces the likelihood
that those who are unemployed will find
a job because the older workers are not
retiring at as fast a pace.
Those in retirement are also dealing
with higher costs of living, whether in the
price of energy, housing, food or travel.
Opportunity: A part-time Melaleuca
business can provide the retirement
income thousands need to have better
security during their retirement years.
Older adults in today’s marketplace are
more apt to listen. These people are most
resistant to returning to a 9–5 job with
structured hours, stress and inflexibility.
These people want the flexibility a
Melaleuca business can provide.
By reaching the status of Director VI
or VII in Melaleuca, Marketing Executives
can earn an ongoing residual income of
more than $1,000 every month. That’s
exactly what these people need. To reach
that status with Melaleuca, they need
to help just three of their friends reach
Director. That’s doable!
Remember, these older adults are
also those most concerned about their
health and no other company has the line
of wellness products that can be found at
Melaleuca. From the new Vitality Pack®
with the patent-pending Oligofructose
Complex™ to Fiberwise™, our Vitality
for Life® products meet the needs of this
important group of consumers. These
adults know others who have the same
needs and concerns making their circle
of friends very likely to be interested in
Melaleuca products.
How to Act: Know your Vitality for
Life products. Be prepared to talk about
the life-changing benefits of the Vitality
Pack, the savings of Replenex®, and the
uniqueness of Phytomega®. Review your
contact list. Who on your contact list
fits this demographic group of potential
retirees? They need what you have, and
they can talk about and promote Vitality
for Life products to their friends better
than anyone.
What Melaleuca’s Done to Help:
Recently, Melaleuca improved the
Compensation Plan by adding more
frequent steps and rewards for doing
the right activities and advancing your
business. In doing so, Melaleuca increased
the compensation paid to new and
advancing leaders in the Director ranks.
Some Marketing Executives just want
a part-time flexible business and won’t
become Senior or Executive Directors, and
the new Compensation Plan rewards these
business builders.
In the last 18 months, Melaleuca has
made several significant improvements to
the Vitality for Life line of products. No
other company has the new Oligofructose
Complex found in the Vitality Pack. It is
simply the best multi-vitamin and mineral
supplement found in the market. And,
with the introduction of the new Vitality
4, 6, and Total packs, you won’t find a
better value. Melaleuca has introduced
Fiber Wise™ cereals, bars, and food and
improved over 17 different products in the
Vitality for Life product line.
Additionally, retirees can save
significantly on prescription drugs, vision
care and other health care needs with the
Healthcare Savings program at Melaleuca.
