Friday, August 2, 2013
Kailey Warren
Vemma Elite Kailey Warren, a 20-year-old Ambassador Brand Partner from Arizona, started out her business from zero and hit Elite within 18 months.* Her story is fast-paced, involving courage in the face of disapproval and a lot of gutsy determination. Listening to Kailey you’ll understand right away why people gravitate to her and how she’s achieved so much success.
In October 2011, Alex Morton walked into the skate shop Kailey worked at and told her about Verve energy drink and the Young People Revolution. “I took a chance, joined Vemma and quit my job. I just followed what successful people were doing. At first, my dad was upset and my mom wasn’t happy, but believe me — they’re totally supportive now! They know that I’ll be able to help them retire early, and they can see what Vemma has done for me, making me a better leader.* Some people will look down at this opportunity, but don’t let that get to you. When my parents were upset, it just made me work harder to prove them wrong. Do that. Prove them wrong.” Less than six months after joining, Kailey reached the rank of Platinum and earned a BMW.* Twelve months later, she joined the Vemma Elite.* “I’m really proud of everyone I’ve brought on board,” she says. “I take zero credit. I give all the credit to my team.”
Everyone has different reasons to wake up and work hard, but once you find your WHY you’re on the verge of greatness! Find out more at http://www.vemmatoday.com/ and invest in yourself
*Results not typical, your results may vary. The success or failure of each individual is dependent on their own efforts. The Company has generally expected results which can be obtained by visiting http://VemmaToday.com
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Insanely Successful Young People
Let’s not kid ourselves; the poor economy has affected everyone, including young adults. Faced with skyrocketing college tuition, overwhelming student loans, and a tough and very competitive job market, Vemma provides an alternative that is taking high school and college campuses by storm. Fox News Channel reports: One in two graduates is jobless or underemployed. This means that many young adults are considering other options when it comes to employment and generating income — whether their goal is to pay off student debt, move out of their parents’ homes, quit the 9-to-5 grind, get away from waiting tables, or be their own boss. Many of them, already consumers of energy drinks, are excited about the possibility of not only enjoying an energy drink that is actually healthy, but also getting paid to share it with others.
For these young adults, Verve is a no-brainer. It’s a risk-free way to start your own business, soar ahead of your classmates, and have the opportunity to create a residual income. Thanks to superstar Vemma Brand Partners like Brad Alkazin, Alex Morton, Kailey Warren, Trevor Quinlan and Luke Wilborn, Verve now has a big and growing presence in several schools across the U.S.
Vemma Founder and CEO, BK Boreyko, commented, “Some of us who are ‘young at heart’ look at the growth that young people are having, and we think this isn’t normal. But in today’s connected society, maybe this is the new normal. Young people are connected like no generation before; and the combination of student debt, high tuition and staggering unemployment has created the perfect storm of opportunity. This business is about having conversations with people. When you utilize Vemma’s first-of-its-kind mobile technology to accelerate these conversations — that’s huge.”
Brad Alkazin, Vemma’s newest Royal Ambassador and a key leader in the Young People Revolution is leading by example by creating the ultimate balanced business with two personally enrolled Elite legs on each side of his business. New Ambassador, James DeLuca, and Presidentials, Glen and Becky Polcyn on one side and new Ambassadors this month, Luke and Shawnee Wilborn and Presidentials Jim and CJ Brogan on the other side, are moving up the ranks with Vemma and are examples of Brand Partners who help to maintain Brad’s four Elite legs. Building Elite legs enhances your overall business, proving that “when you help others be successful, you’ll be successful.” Brad continues to mentor the next generation of Vemma, ensuring future success and fanning the flames of the Young People Revolution.
Here’s what some of them had to say:
As one of Vemma’s top earners, Brad is a role model for thousands. His steady leadership, easygoing style and fun videos invite young people everywhere to take a look at Vemma and then run with it.
“When I first started in the business, I kind of overlooked young people, thinking maybe they didn’t have the money, or they weren’t going to take it as seriously. But I’ve found many young individuals who have become great leaders. People this age are already spending money on energy drinks and on Starbucks™. It’s a logical step to switch to something healthier that tastes great and gives them the opportunity to earn money.” Enter Verve.
Brad’s message to young adults is don’t wait until after you graduate to start building your future.
“Start your business now. Keep your goals and your dreams in front of you every day,” he says. “The future is bright, and it’s coming.”
For Alex, Verve delivers just what most young adults are looking for.
“About 95% of my organization is with Verve,” he said in BK’s video blog Young crusader spreads the word! Alex also says that Vemma Bod•ēTM is a big hit with this age-group.
“The lifestyle you live as a college student is fast paced. You work on little sleep because you’re always on-the-go. Before I was introduced to Verve, I probably drank two energy drinks a day even though they were unhealthy and high in sugar and caffeine. Verve is different — it’s the best pre-workout supplement you can take.”
So now that all his friends are commenting on his new black BMW, what keeps Alex going with Vemma?
“I want to help as many young people as possible become their own boss. The money is great, but it’s really not just about the money. It’s the lasting relationships you are building and really the family atmosphere you create when building Vemma. I’ve learned that if you help enough people get what they want, you get what you want.”
“Mostly, I’ve been spending a lot of time at the beach. I lie out all day with a can of Bod•ē Burn or Verve next to me, and people stop by and ask me about the products. I’ve lost 17 pounds with Bod•ē Burn and Rest** — and I’m signing up people at the beach!”
Being a Vemma Brand Partner is a perfect fit for this friendly, outgoing college student who is majoring in Health at Orange Coast College; and she’s got the leadership skills to make it happen for others, too.
“Lots of people think of this as short-term, but I show them where they can be a few years down the road. I talk about Alex Morton and Brad Alkazin — about the lifestyle they lead. That really motivates people and sets them ON FIRE!”
Since joining Vemma in October, Kailey has created a steady income with her Vemma business.* She reached Platinum a few months ago and is already picking out her BMW to drive to the beach every day — or, that is to say, to her office.
“We were able to get her out of a tough industry where she had no time for family and was working every weekend and holiday. With Vemma, we’ve really seen a change in lifestyle.”*
For the first few years he was with Vemma, he was primarily working with baby boomers because that’s what everyone else did. The business grew slowly at the beginning until he started reaching out to his peers.
“For the past two months, I’ve been working with students at several nearby colleges. There’s lots of driving around,” he says laughing. “But it’s worth it. Students today are concerned about how they’re going to pay off their student loans. They don’t know if they’ll be able to land a good job after graduation. Starting a business with Vemma makes sense. Build residual income. Pay off loans. Plus, they can qualify for incentives — getting a BMW and the Frenzy Bonus.”
Trevor is big on personal development, and he reads books and listens to audios every week. His motto is to work harder on yourself than anything else.
“The most important thing I tell others is to keep going. It took two years until we broke into making a real income with Vemma. Do something positive for your business every day. Once I did that, the momentum really started.”
“At Convention in Las Vegas, I was an Executive and my business was flat. Since then, I’ve changed my strategy, started talking to young people, quadrupled the business, and gone Star Presidential. This month, we’re hitting Ambassador — I’ve dreamed about these numbers.”
So what’s he been doing? What’s changed?
“I haven’t done a meeting with adults in two months,” he quips. Luke’s switched his focus from adults older than him to those younger. He travels to several college campuses a day, meeting with young people who enjoy the product and want to put the marketing plan to work for them.
He says young adults are energetic and quick to act. Immediately, college kids jump into Vemma and get excited about the opportunity to have bonuses coming in, thanks to popular incentives like the Frenzy Bonus.
“One kid made $1,000 in the first 72 hours after he joined Vemma,”* says Luke’s wife, Shawnee, a court reporter and Luke’s partner in the business.
For many of these young students, Vemma offers hope and prosperity and a lot of excitement about the possibilities and the future.
“Fifty percent of these students won’t get a job after graduation, and they know that. So what do they do? They start a Vemma business. Kids are now doing so well that they’re bringing their parents into the business,” says Luke. “And that’s a fine sight.”
*Results not typical, your results may vary. The success or failure of each individual is dependent on their own efforts. The Company has generally expected results which can be obtained by visiting http://VemmaToday.com
**Results not typical; you may not do as well. Two pilot studies conducted by Vemma showed that 55 participants who followed the Vemma Bod•ē Transformation Plan for 12 weeks lost an average of 14.8 pounds. Not all participants will complete the Plan or accurately follow the directions and guidelines of the Plan. Vemma Nutrition Company recommends you follow a healthy approach to weight loss by consulting with your physician or healthcare provider before starting any new exercise, diet plan, nutrition or supplementation program, particularly if you suffer from any medical condition or regularly use prescription or over-the-counter medications. The Vemma Bod•ē products as part of the Vemma Bod•ē 12-Week Transformation Plan should be used in conjunction with a healthy diet and 10 minutes of daily exercise.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Gary Brady’s Road to Success: In it for the long haul!
Vemma turned out to be the right decision and a good fit for Gary. In his first 10 days of business he recruited 30 people onto his team. His philosophy has always been: “Your income will be a direct reflection of the number of people you are willing to help personally succeed.” Gary always puts others first. He focuses on his team members’ goals, instead of setting goals for himself. His own team reflects the truth of this; Gary has celebrated the promotion of 10 Gold Leaders in the past six months.
As part of Vemma’s Go for the Gold program, Gary has identified 15 Brand Partners he is excited to work with specifically to reach the rank of Gold and achieve the Go for the Gold Weekend Summit in Phoenix, Arizona. “I look at my team, find out their goals and make them my goals,” Gary says. “I’ve learned that if I help other people reach their goals, my business will take care of itself.” At the beginning of this year Gary created a simple, six-step system that’s easy to implement, and just as simple for his team to duplicate.
1. Choose teammates wisely. Identify potential Brand Partners by their desire to positively impact the lives of others through health, financial well-being, or both. Choose people you like to be around and would enjoy working with!
2. Make coaching a priority. Schedule a personal coaching session with your Brand Partners on a weekly basis, or more often if needed.
3.Support your team. Be available to help share the Vemma story through 3-way calls, one-on-one meetings, home events, etc. The venue is not important; personal connection is the key. As a leader, it is very important to be consistently accessible and dependable.
4. Stay actively involved in the business. Take an active role in all of your Brand Partners’ businesses. Continuously monitor and analyze growth. (Back Office Pro is essential for this activity.)
5. Communicate often. Conduct team calls on a weekly basis to help people stay motivated and connected, and to celebrate success.
6.Keep growing as a leader. This is the most important step, and it’s at the heart of Gary’s success. His motto is, “Your business should never outgrow you as a person.”
Gary’s team began a monthly book club. Together, they read personal development and positive thinking books, then discuss them. He also recommends listening to 15 minutes a day of a positive or motivational audio training.
Six days a week, Gary shares Vemma with others. Each day, he has the same goal; to help change people’s lives. “I want to make sure I help as many people as I possibly can, because I know what it’s like to struggle financially,” he says.
Gary’s goal is to schedule a minimum of three one-on-one meetings, three conference calls and three home events a week. The rest of his time is spent being available for his team when they need him … except for Sundays.
On Sundays, Gary doesn’t answer the phone. After years of hard work, he is now enjoying the benefit of being his own boss. Gary enjoys time with his family, reading his Bible, working out and traveling to exotic locations. Although from a material standpoint his life looks much the same, time and financial freedom have made all the difference in the world.
Gary’s 3 tips for building a successful Vemma business:
• Follow Jim Rohn’s philosophy: “Work harder on yourself than you do on your business.”
• Don’t quit! You are only one person away from an explosion.
• Find a mentor who has achieved the success in Vemma you want to achieve, and do everything they coach you to do with all your heart. No one can teach you to achieve something he hasn’t achieved himself. Be careful where you get your advice.
*Results not typical, your results may vary. The success or failure of each individual is dependent on their own efforts. The Company has generally expected results which can be obtained by visiting http://VemmaToday.com
Thursday, July 25, 2013
The Power of Consistency – YPR Star Presidential Cody Barton
Vemma Brand Partner Cody Barton of Phoenix, Arizona started his Vemma business two years ago and just went Star Presidential. Through diligent, consistent effort, Cody created an international organization of high achievers and altered the course of his life. “When I started Vemma, I was working two part-time jobs — 35 hours a week at McDonalds and then doing sign spinning on street corners for 6 hour shifts in the hot Arizona sun. Even with all that, I was barely making any money,” says Cody, who learned about Vemma through his sister. “Vemma’s changed my lifestyle completely. Not only do I have a good income, but I also have the time freedom to do whatever I want, whenever I want. Nothing can match that.”*
Getting the ball rolling
“I’m just an average 19-year-old,” says Cody, who’s on track to reaching a significant income this year with Vemma.* “A lot of people ask me what the secret is. I don’t think there is any secret, but it is about work. It’s hard work sometimes, and you have to give up a lot of the partying that people our age get caught up in and learn to be consistent. You go through failures, and you keep going. You get made fun of, and you keep going. My high school teachers made fun of me every day, telling me I was going nowhere with this energy drink thing, but you have to keep focused on why you’re doing this business, celebrate your successes and just be consistent.” Cody says his age group is often stereotyped and perceived in a negative way, which fuels his desire to succeed. “No one really believes in our demographic. When you walk into stores, people don’t take you seriously — they think you’re there just to mess around. With Vemma, we’re showing people that we can make and achieve tough goals. We can be successful, and we’re doing it our way.”
Building on belief
“The biggest obstacle to starting this business as a young adult is that sometimes people don’t take you seriously,” says Cody, who was a high school senior when he joined Vemma. “Not just prospects, but other Brand Partners. It took about six months for me to find a mentor who would really show me the plan — Andrew Baer. He was great; he really supported me and helped me build my team. Until then, we were learning by trial and error. Some kids at my high school were getting sent to the principal’s office for talking about Verve in class, so that caused some problems. Other kids got all fired up and went home and talked to their parents and the parents weren’t on board with it. So for the first 4 or 5 months, we built on belief alone because we didn’t know how to build it or what we had to do to build the business. It’s a lot easier now because there’s the Frenzy Bonus, the Car Bonus, opportunity calls, and there’s a set system in place that teaches you exactly what you need to do to reach the level you want.”
Enjoying the freedom of a Vemma business
Despite the obstacles of starting the business in high school, Cody wouldn’t have it any other way. “I always knew I didn’t want to work for someone else my whole life,” Cody says. The benefits of starting a Vemma business as a teenager are pretty obvious — not many of Cody’s 19-year-old friends are cruising around in a new BMW or traveling all over the world.* “The best thing about Vemma is the time freedom,” he says. While Cody’s launched a successful Vemma career with unbeatable time freedom, most of his friends are still clocking in at minimum wage jobs and trying to figure out what to do in life. “Before I started Vemma, I didn’t travel much,” Cody says. “But in the past eighteen months, I’ve traveled to seven countries and been just about everywhere I’ve ever wanted to travel to.* It’s really enjoyable to make friends all over the world. I’ve got a large team in Norway, and I go out for meetings there. But my favorite place to visit is Texas. I’ve got some great teams in Texas. Everything’s bigger and better in Texas, right?”
Success Tips from Cody
• Work on your Vemma business every single day.
• Follow the system. Don’t reinvent it — follow your leaders and things will go quicker.
• Have a “never give up” mentality. I see so many people that could be successful in this business but they give up before they have a chance. Quitting transfers over into other aspects of your life, so don’t be a quitter. Be persistent.
• Get exercise every day. We’re Brand Partners for a health and wellness company. Represent that — live a healthy lifestyle.
• Make sure there’s a balance between Vemma and everything else that’s going on in your life.
• Stick together as a group.
• Write down your goals on paper and put them on your wall.
• Do not get comfortable. When you hit a certain rank, don’t let things slide. Celebrate the next rank, but then decide what you need to do the next month. Always have your next goal in mind and a plan to make it happen.