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This Week’s #YPR Radio Episode: Darik Alexander and Eric Thomas
Watch now as Eric Thomas sits down with Darik Alexander, aka D-Money, aka Vemma Star Executive, as he talks about his journey about how he stopped making excuses, and started making results. Hear how he went from working in a call-center to being a YPR leader with Vemma and Verve.
Watch now as Eric Thomas sits down with Darik Alexander, aka D-Money, aka Vemma Star Executive, as he talks about his journey about how he stopped making excuses, and started making results. Hear how he went from working in a call-center to being a YPR leader with Vemma and Verve.
About Richard William Bischoff Jr.
Richard is 29 years old and a Star Presidential. He was introduced to Vemma through Denny Star and has been with Vemma for four years. Richard’s next goal is to have five Elite Leaders on his team by Convention.
How Vemma changed him:
Vemma has taught him how to manage his time, be a leader, and motivate and inspire others on his team. Most of all, he’s learned the joys of being an entrepreneur.
Advice to new people:
Don’t be afraid of what other people think. Most people are not successful, so you can’t let their negativity keep you from being successful.
Richard is 29 years old and a Star Presidential. He was introduced to Vemma through Denny Star and has been with Vemma for four years. Richard’s next goal is to have five Elite Leaders on his team by Convention.
How Vemma changed him:
Vemma has taught him how to manage his time, be a leader, and motivate and inspire others on his team. Most of all, he’s learned the joys of being an entrepreneur.
Advice to new people:
Don’t be afraid of what other people think. Most people are not successful, so you can’t let their negativity keep you from being successful.
About Amanda Montgomery
Amanda is 29 years old and a Star Platinum. She was introduced to Vemma by Dennis Ligon and enrolled under Tammy Wike. Amanda’s next goal is to reach Presidential.
How Vemma changed her:
Amanda has always had a huge heart and loves to talk to people and meet new people. This business just fit perfectly into her life. The more people she helps, the more she makes, of course, but it literally transformed her into a better person and leader. She knows that if she can go through all the mishaps and still climb in this business, then anyone can do this. You just have to believe enough in yourself and others to push you and them to do more. This company has changed Amanda’s life and so many people around her, health-wise and financially. She is truly grateful for the journey that she’s had so far with Vemma and is looking forward to continuing the mission to help as many people as possible.
Advice to new people:
Be passionate about this business, help as many people as possible, and never give up!
Amanda is 29 years old and a Star Platinum. She was introduced to Vemma by Dennis Ligon and enrolled under Tammy Wike. Amanda’s next goal is to reach Presidential.
How Vemma changed her:
Amanda has always had a huge heart and loves to talk to people and meet new people. This business just fit perfectly into her life. The more people she helps, the more she makes, of course, but it literally transformed her into a better person and leader. She knows that if she can go through all the mishaps and still climb in this business, then anyone can do this. You just have to believe enough in yourself and others to push you and them to do more. This company has changed Amanda’s life and so many people around her, health-wise and financially. She is truly grateful for the journey that she’s had so far with Vemma and is looking forward to continuing the mission to help as many people as possible.
Advice to new people:
Be passionate about this business, help as many people as possible, and never give up!
About Patrick Comer
Patrick is 22 years old, a Star Executive, and has been with Vemma for 10 months. Originally introduced to Vemma through Kelsey Quinlan, his next goal is to reach Ambassador by Convention in April.
How Vemma changed him:
Vemma has taught Patrick to make smarter decisions, changed his mindset on how to make money, and improved what he eats and drives. All in all, Vemma has completely changed his life.
Advice to new people:
Hit it hard, fast, when you first get started — make it a priority. You can’t be concerned or even care what others think. You must be coachable and use your upline as much as possible in the beginning.
Patrick is 22 years old, a Star Executive, and has been with Vemma for 10 months. Originally introduced to Vemma through Kelsey Quinlan, his next goal is to reach Ambassador by Convention in April.
How Vemma changed him:
Vemma has taught Patrick to make smarter decisions, changed his mindset on how to make money, and improved what he eats and drives. All in all, Vemma has completely changed his life.
Advice to new people:
Hit it hard, fast, when you first get started — make it a priority. You can’t be concerned or even care what others think. You must be coachable and use your upline as much as possible in the beginning.
About Jeffrey Jensen
Jeffrey is 24 years old, a Presidential, and has been with Vemma a little over three years using the products, and about 18 months doing the business. He was introduced to Vemma through his good friend, Richard Bischoff, and he hopes to be Ambassador by Convention.
How Vemma changed him:
Vemma has given him time freedom and allowed him to become passionate about helping other people succeed.
Advice to new people:
Never give up, and always stay consistent!
Jeffrey is 24 years old, a Presidential, and has been with Vemma a little over three years using the products, and about 18 months doing the business. He was introduced to Vemma through his good friend, Richard Bischoff, and he hopes to be Ambassador by Convention.
How Vemma changed him:
Vemma has given him time freedom and allowed him to become passionate about helping other people succeed.
Advice to new people:
Never give up, and always stay consistent!
About Bryce Majdick
Bryce is 21 years old and a Star Presidential. He was introduced to Vemma by Taylor Fowell and has been with the company for nine months. His goal is to be Ambassador by Convention.
How Vemma changed him:
The opportunity has changed him in a lot of ways — educationally, inspirationally, personally — and has influenced his work ethic.
Advice to new people:
Three simple things that will help your business: Tell your story, educate yourself, and educate your downline!
Bryce is 21 years old and a Star Presidential. He was introduced to Vemma by Taylor Fowell and has been with the company for nine months. His goal is to be Ambassador by Convention.
How Vemma changed him:
The opportunity has changed him in a lot of ways — educationally, inspirationally, personally — and has influenced his work ethic.
Advice to new people:
Three simple things that will help your business: Tell your story, educate yourself, and educate your downline!
About Ian Nicholson
Ian is 28 years old and a Star Presidential. He was introduced to Vemma through Linda Proctor and has been with the company for just under three years. His next goal is to be Ambassador by Convention.
How Vemma changed him:
Ian tells us the opportunity has allowed him to improve his leadership ability, and increase his ability to communicate and effectively inspire people to reach their goals.
Advice to new people:
Treat this like a business. Plug into the training calls and webinars, study the industry, and move quickly! This business is much better when you move fast instead of slow.
Ian is 28 years old and a Star Presidential. He was introduced to Vemma through Linda Proctor and has been with the company for just under three years. His next goal is to be Ambassador by Convention.
How Vemma changed him:
Ian tells us the opportunity has allowed him to improve his leadership ability, and increase his ability to communicate and effectively inspire people to reach their goals.
Advice to new people:
Treat this like a business. Plug into the training calls and webinars, study the industry, and move quickly! This business is much better when you move fast instead of slow.