Like many college athletes, Vemma Brand Partner Shane Sullivan was first interested in Vemma because it offered flexible hours. A native of Cleveland, OH, Shane finished his last season playing baseball at Clarion University while laying the foundation for a profitable Vemma business. When the season ended, he shifted full focus into Vemma. His business grew steadily and he went Platinum four months into it and is now teetering on Star Executive. “The paycheck is great, my Mercedes Benz is awesome, but nothing can compare to the look in someone’s eyes when they tell you this has changed their life.* Working with your friends and meeting new people every day is just a whole lot of fun. Sometimes I think there’s something wrong with having so much fun and making so much money.”*
Fitting Vemma into a busy life
Since being a college athlete is such a full time job, Shane says Vemma appeals to many student athletes who need something with flexible hours. “I’ve been playing baseball since I could hold one,” says Shane. “In college, I learned how hard it is to play ball and work. I’ve never known a student athlete in college that can hold a typical part-time job. There’s so much behind the scenes stuff that people don’t realize we have to do outside games and practices. There are the long road trips, charity stuff, mandatory study hall, and keeping your grades up. There just aren’t any set hours you can give a boss. I could see that with Vemma I could fit working into my schedule and have fun at the same time.” Thanks to Vemma, Shane now makes a good income and is also able to coach baseball on the side. “You don’t make much money coaching, but with my Vemma income I can coach baseball for fun and do for other kids what my coaches did for me.”*
Entrepreneur at heart
Shane says he always knew that a typical corporate job wasn’t what he wanted. “My parents are a big motivation to me. They owned their own business, a package and courier delivery service, so they always had time to travel with my brothers and me. I wanted that kind of freedom and flexibility, and that’s what Vemma offers.”* He says that since joining Vemma, he’s become more goal oriented, more determined and has better time-management skills. “Before Vemma, I tended to take things day by day, with no long term plans — you know, what are we doing today, who are we playing. But with Vemma, I see the long term future.” Shane’s built his Vemma team primarily with like-minded college athletes and college-age young adults.” Athletes are good at handling failure so they tend to be very resilient. I think that gives you an edge when you’re building this business.”
Success Tips from Shane Sullivan
Fitting Vemma into a busy life
Since being a college athlete is such a full time job, Shane says Vemma appeals to many student athletes who need something with flexible hours. “I’ve been playing baseball since I could hold one,” says Shane. “In college, I learned how hard it is to play ball and work. I’ve never known a student athlete in college that can hold a typical part-time job. There’s so much behind the scenes stuff that people don’t realize we have to do outside games and practices. There are the long road trips, charity stuff, mandatory study hall, and keeping your grades up. There just aren’t any set hours you can give a boss. I could see that with Vemma I could fit working into my schedule and have fun at the same time.” Thanks to Vemma, Shane now makes a good income and is also able to coach baseball on the side. “You don’t make much money coaching, but with my Vemma income I can coach baseball for fun and do for other kids what my coaches did for me.”*
Entrepreneur at heart
Shane says he always knew that a typical corporate job wasn’t what he wanted. “My parents are a big motivation to me. They owned their own business, a package and courier delivery service, so they always had time to travel with my brothers and me. I wanted that kind of freedom and flexibility, and that’s what Vemma offers.”* He says that since joining Vemma, he’s become more goal oriented, more determined and has better time-management skills. “Before Vemma, I tended to take things day by day, with no long term plans — you know, what are we doing today, who are we playing. But with Vemma, I see the long term future.” Shane’s built his Vemma team primarily with like-minded college athletes and college-age young adults.” Athletes are good at handling failure so they tend to be very resilient. I think that gives you an edge when you’re building this business.”
Success Tips from Shane Sullivan
- This business is all about learning. Shadow those who already have what you want.
- Stay connected to the team. Get into your team’s Facebook groups, go to meetings, and listen to training calls.
- I don’t believe in luck. Success is something you attract.
- Stick together as a team. Key to our success is the culture we have within the Vemma team, the family atmosphere, of everybody helping everybody.
- Set a good pace. Your team won’t work as hard as they can. They’ll work as hard as you work.
- Quit making excuses. You either have results or excuses.
- Be prepared. When preparation meets opportunity, you’ve got success
Please note: College athletes must adhere to strict NCAA rules and regulations. They cannot use their name, photo, image and/or likeness in conjunction with selling or endorsing any products or services, whether it’s Vemma, candles, cookware, insurance, even something as insignificant as paperclips. They could be subject to fines, suspension of games, and jeopardize their athletic scholarship. We recommend that you speak with the university’s Sports Compliance Officer before enrolling a college athlete in the Vemma opportunity.