As a D1 Track athlete running two sports at the University of California, Riverside, Vemma Brand Partner Alisha Brown has a demanding schedule. “I’m running twice a day (70-75 miles a week), lifting weights, and taking a full load of classes, so I’ve got a lot going on. Since I run two sports I don’t have an off-season. That’s what’s so great about this business — Vemma works with my schedule,” she says. Alisha hit Diamond by her fourth month in Vemma and went Platinum at month six. No matter how busy she gets, Alisha always takes the time to visualize each victory before she achieves it. “Long before I ranked Platinum, I would imagine I could see my app telling me I’d hit it. So when I woke up one morning and I’d cycled to Platinum, it was like I’d already seen it. Although,” she laughs, “I did turn off the app and turn it back on again, just to make sure, before I really started to celebrate.”*
Keeping an open mind
At the first home event Alisha attended, Jed Buenaluz explained the business and she put aside skepticism to really listen to what he was saying. “It all made sense,” she says, “so I took some money I’d planned to use on a new guitar and started a business that night. Then I got to work and every night, I did an event or a Skype meeting.” When things got tough, Alisha kept going. “There were a few months when I was stuck, but my leaders had told me it could happen and that things would work out if I kept going.” Like many runners, Alisha has a lot of perseverance. “Did Not Finish” is not an option. “My leaders were right, and I got past a tough spot in my business and it started really growing again. I’m excited because this summer, I don’t have to go find a summer job! My scholarship doesn’t pay for summer living expenses so last summer I worked at a trampoline party place that drove me crazy. But this summer, I’ve got Vemma!”
Motivating the team
“It’s crazy seeing how many lives you can change with Vemma,” Alisha says. “Getting to know people’s stories is so important… learning what their dreams are and how you can help them. I’ve found that money alone isn’t enough to keep you motivated in this business. You need some solid dreams and you need to be able to visualize what it’ll be like to have achieved them. I’m a musician and someday, I want to own a club — a cozy romantic spot where you take a date — where I can sing and play my guitar a few evenings a week. Making money in the music industry is really hard, so that’s where Vemma will help me. I also want to retire my mom, help impoverished children, and fund missionary work.” Fast becoming a MVP on the YPR team, Alisha encourages Brand Partners everywhere to be that inspiration for others and keep dreaming.
Success tips from Alisha
Keeping an open mind
At the first home event Alisha attended, Jed Buenaluz explained the business and she put aside skepticism to really listen to what he was saying. “It all made sense,” she says, “so I took some money I’d planned to use on a new guitar and started a business that night. Then I got to work and every night, I did an event or a Skype meeting.” When things got tough, Alisha kept going. “There were a few months when I was stuck, but my leaders had told me it could happen and that things would work out if I kept going.” Like many runners, Alisha has a lot of perseverance. “Did Not Finish” is not an option. “My leaders were right, and I got past a tough spot in my business and it started really growing again. I’m excited because this summer, I don’t have to go find a summer job! My scholarship doesn’t pay for summer living expenses so last summer I worked at a trampoline party place that drove me crazy. But this summer, I’ve got Vemma!”
Motivating the team
“It’s crazy seeing how many lives you can change with Vemma,” Alisha says. “Getting to know people’s stories is so important… learning what their dreams are and how you can help them. I’ve found that money alone isn’t enough to keep you motivated in this business. You need some solid dreams and you need to be able to visualize what it’ll be like to have achieved them. I’m a musician and someday, I want to own a club — a cozy romantic spot where you take a date — where I can sing and play my guitar a few evenings a week. Making money in the music industry is really hard, so that’s where Vemma will help me. I also want to retire my mom, help impoverished children, and fund missionary work.” Fast becoming a MVP on the YPR team, Alisha encourages Brand Partners everywhere to be that inspiration for others and keep dreaming.
Success tips from Alisha
- Stay excited and stay motivated
- Know what your dreams are. Know you can achieve them.
- Be persistent.
- Keep your priorities in mind.
- Pay attention to speakers — there’s always something you can learn from them, whether it’s their message, their speaking style, or their body language.
- Visualize your dreams before you achieve them.
- Get to know your team and get to know what they want so you can help them reach their personal best.
*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 www.vemma.com.
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.
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.