Building Your Business with doTERRA-Empowered Success

dōTERRA Diamond Mandy Sommers didn't start out with an online presence. But when circumstances called for one, she rose to the occasion and is here with Saimoni Lesu, senior director of creative innovation, to share her wisdom for using your online space to build your business. Mandy and Saimoni discuss how you can build your own personal brand, find online platforms you jive with, and even point out methods you maybe haven't considered before. It's a process that requires a big vision, lots of time, and being true to yourself. If you want to learn how to reach more people than ever before with your business, don't miss this episode!

Audrey Lee, a spirited Diamond from Chicago IL has been with dōTERRA since 2012 and in this podcast, she shares her wisdom on building a strong dōTERRA family with Saimoni Lesu, senior director of creative innovation. She loves bringing people together that she can inspire, and that inspire her back! Audrey believes that there's no better way to bring your dōTERRA family together than dōTERRA leadership programs. If you're looking to qualify for the Incentive Trip, Leadership, Diamond or Silver club, this episode is your reminder to reach out to your dōTERRA family, and work toward success together!

Join the infectious energy of dōTERRA Diamond Club veteran, Tricia Weiss in this heartfelt, jazzed up episode with Saimoni Lesu, senior director of creative innovation at dōTERRA. Tricia is on her fourth year of doing Diamond Club and she talks about why she has so much enthusiasm for the leadership program. Her belief in herself and others is contagious as she shares how to lead with genuine love and build a fast-growing business at the same time. Whether you're actively participating in Diamond Club, or thinking about qualifying next year, this episode is what you need to boost your energy and refresh your motivation.

Ever wondered what genius came up with Refer a Friend? This amazing program allows your Wholesale Customers to share dōTERRA effortlessly, and according to Sondra Kahawai, Global Leadership Experience Director at dōTERRA, you can even use it to find potential builders who would otherwise be too intimidated to share products. Join Sondra as she sits down with Saimoni Lesu, senior director of creative innovation, to discuss the origin story of Refer a Friend, its incredible success, and ways you can use it to make your team growth explode. They even share stats that will blow your mind! Trust us, this is an episode that can't be missed.

Have you ever felt like your business is in a slump, only to realize that your mindset is the problem? Dr. Ashley Anderson shares her thoughts on the power of self-care and community with Saimoni Lesu, Vice President of creative innovation in this inspiring episode. To Dr. Anderson, events allow you to step outside your own mind and fill your cup with the wisdom and energy of others. She shares many reasons how this helps focus your mindset, and why it's so key for building a thriving business. Listen for more tips from Dr. Anderson on how to use your resources and strengths to help your business reach its full potential!

We've all heard that at dōTERRA, everything starts with "we," but Ruth Gough, dōTERRA leader, tells us that before you can get to "we," you need to start with "me." Ruth joins Saimoni Lesu, senior director at dōTERRA, to discuss the proper mindset you need as a Wellness Advocate and the excitement that comes from putting your whole heart into your business. Ruth proves that when your goal is to change lives, first, and you take radical responsibility for your own life, you create a tidal wave of impact. Listen and find inspiration that will make you excited to get out of bed every day and make the world a better place!

Presidential Diamond Nicole Moultrie joins Siamoni Lesu, senior director of creative innovation at dōTERRA to praise the Business Building Guide. Whether you're a Diamond, or a brand-new member, Nicole emphasizes that there is something in the Business Building Guide for you. She describes it as the toolbox for learning good business strategies and urges everyone to use it, train on it, and love it. The best part is the BBG is completely FREE to download! So, what are you waiting for? Listen to this inspiring episode, download the BBG, and never go another day without using it in your business.

Get back to why you love dōTERRA through this charming episode with Blue Diamond, and US Founder 2.0 Amy Fullmer. Amy tells Saimoni Lesu, senior director of creative innovation at dōTERRA, how she discovered dōTERRA during a personal quest to find a direct sales company that has integrity, incredible financial opportunity, and a goal to improve the world. Her belief in herself and others is contagious as she gives tips on how to create powerful events, build strong leaders, and have the right mindset. Listen and remember why you joined dōTERRA, then channel your enthusiasm into building a business to match your energy.

Doing good is its own reward. But on this special podcast episode, Saimoni Lesu, senior director of creative innovation at dōTERRA, joins Bonne Erbe to find out how her service driven perspective as an Impact Advocate also won her the dōTERRA Healing Hands Rose Award. Listen to her captivating story and find out how you can use the dōTERRA Match Program to make an equally incredible difference in your own community!   https://doterrahealinghands.org/donation-disclosure

12In this episode, dōTERRA Diamond Alena Pidgurskyy, who is originally from Russia, joins Samioni Lesu, senior director of creative innovation at dōTERRA, to share how doing Diamond Club has helped her fulfill her dream of building a community of likeminded, wellness-lovers. Alena believes that no matter what, there is always something to gain from doing Diamond Club, whether it's rank advancement, a cash reward, a spot on the incentive trip, or even just lessons learned! Listen and take notes to find out why giving Diamond Club everything you've got is the best thing you can do for your business.

Reid Hughes, doTERRA Diamond, joins Saimoni Lesu, senior director of creative innovation at doTERRA, to instill belief in leadership programs. Reid has been doing the business for over a decade and he's seen over and over again that both the products and the compensation plan work. His great example and mentorship start with belief. In this episode, he encourages you to learn and listen first, then invest in yourself and this business and develop lifelong habits. If you're searching for inspiration today, this episode is for you!

If you're looking to succeed in your business, doing Diamond Club is a no-brainer. In this podcast episode, Dakota and Tatiana Grant join Saimoni Lesu, senior director of creative innovation at doTERRA, to share how building your business and doing Diamond Club go hand-in-hand. This power couple has done Diamond Club multiple times now and throughout their experiences they've learned some key knowledge tips on how to make this and all leadership programs work for you. By the time you listen and learn from them, you'll want to do every dōTERRA program you're qualified for!

Original US Founder, Presidential Diamond and one of the main author of the Business Building Guide, Laura Jacobs, joins Saimoni Lesu, senior director of creative innovation, to discuss the power in using the Business Building Guide. Things move quickly now in the business world, and the BBG is equipped to give you the proficiency and skill you need to navigate it. No matter where you are on your dōTERRA journey, Laura urges you to get back to basics, open the BBG, and use the newly added Launch Strategy Blueprint to build the doTERRA business of your dreams.

Melanie Silva, long-standing sr. manager of North America Leadership Programs joins Saimoni Lesu, senior director of creative innovation, to share her passion for Diamond Club. Mel believes that this program is the cornerstone for doTERRA, and will teach you what you need to know to make your business last. Listen to find out her three key tips for graduating from Diamond Club and to find out why 2024 is so special. If you're on the fence about doing Diamond Club, this episode is just the thing to move you forward!

When you think about your doTERRA career, what kind of legacy do you want to leave? Master distributor, Eric Larsen, joins Saimoni Lesu, senior director of creative innovation, in a special episode for all Diamond Club mentors. In Eric's words, even mentors need a mentor, because Diamond Club is not easy. But there are many resources out there to help mentors feel supported as you guide your participants to see their own potential. Among these is the Mentor Guide (include link) which Eric finds new things in every time he reads it! If you're planning on mentoring for Diamond Club, this episode will help you feel like you have all the support you're going to need so you can do what you do best!

There's a lot of talk about the Incentive Trip, but how can you qualify, and is the hard work really worth it? Gold members and Founder 2.0 qualifiers Christi and Jake Shuppe join Saimoni Lesu, senior director of creative innovation at doTERRA to declare that yes, the incentive trip is worth it! As chiropractors, Christi and Jake are dedicated to helping people stay holistically healthy. They have qualified for the Incentive Trip every year since 2021 and have made it their goal to keep that up. Today, they share what that process looks like for them, and why, as a doTERRA leader, you should absolutely make it your goal to join the Incentive Trip in Puerto Vallarta next year!

It's easy to feel the genuine dōTERRA spark, but it's hard to turn that spark into a blazing fire of effective business. So, today, Mike Mangelson, senior director of the US Business Development team, joins Saimoni Lesu, senior director of creative innovation to tell you that you don't have to strategize on your own. He introduces his business development team, a talented, positive group of individuals at doTERRA corporate, whose purpose is to help leaders like you succeed in the business. Mike's enthusiasm and belief in leaders is contagious. After listening to this episode, you'll never want to strategize without his team again!

Diamond Club 2023 graduates, Tim and Ashley Crain join Saimoni Lesu, senior director of creative innovation, to share how they achieved third place their first time doing Diamond Club. As a couple, and as business partners, Tim and Ashley demonstrate opposite strengths, but maintain a close-knit harmony that makes them strong. Listen to find out their incredible tactics, like consistent communication with mentors and builders, proper time management and creating motivation and urgency within their team. If you've been thinking about Diamond Club this fall, don't miss this episode! To watch this episode, visit our YouTube channel under the podcast playlist. It's also a fun way to share podcasts with anyone interested in the doTERRA business opportunity.

Pacific Development Director Jake Reis, joins Saimoni Lesu, senior director of creative innovation, to discuss the best ways to host a RYH event and make it your own, so you're attendees leave wanting more. doTERRA Leaders hosted more than 1700 Reclaim Your Health events in 2023 and are kicking it off for another year. These events are all about balancing product experiences and education which leads to incredible success and momentum for your business. If you're interested in hosting a Reclaim Your Health event, visit tour.doterra.com for more info.

Hear from someone who has done Diamond Club twice and plans on doing it a third. US Founder 2.0, Jeannette LaBarre speaks with Saimoni Lesu, senior director of creative innovation, on the real catapult for your business: dōTERRA Leadership Programs. As someone who is naturally introverted, Jeannette shows how these programs transport you from your comfort zone, to your awesome zone. Her tips include staying organized, relying on both sides of your team when you need to, and holding tight to your "why." Her advice makes everyone feel like they are capable of finishing one of the brilliant leadership programs at dōTERRA.

Rubi Leguizamon, dōTERRA® business director over the Southeast Region joins Saimoni Lesu, senior director of creative innovation to discuss why joining Diamond Club is so essential for long-term business growth. They cover topics like preparation, picturing your success before you even start, why the 15th of the month is so important and three main activities every Diamond Club participant must do if they want to graduate. Diamond Club 2024 will be a game-changer for your business, and you won't want to miss out!

Saimoni Lesu, senior director of creative innovation, sits down with Dr. Tina Wong, Presidential Diamond and US Founder 2.0, to discuss her story, motivation, mindset, and beliefs that have helped create a thriving business with doTERRA. Tina shares how leader programs like Silver and Diamond Club have impacted and accelerated her growth, what tips and tricks she uses to be an incredible mentor and leader, and how crucial transformation and action are to build the business of your dreams.

Mindy Rowser, massage therapist and Founder 2.0, shares her passion for dōTERRA in this incredible conversation with Saimoni Lesu, Senior Director of Creative Innovation. Mindy believes that a massage therapist should be armed with pure essential oils. She talks about how so many people around you, like your massage therapist, need dōTERRA. Her energy shows that if you take your dōTERRA fire with you everywhere you go, the right people will be drawn to you and your business.

In this podcast episode, Saimoni Lesu, dōTERRA Senior Director of creative innovation, talks with Kayla Monson, North American Founder and Blue Diamond, about the amazing growth opportunities at dōTERRA. Kayla gives advice on how to persevere through mental blocks and focus on where you want to be. She also shares pro tips to help you increase your enrollments in 2024, and steadily lead customers to embracing the business.

In this podcast episode, Saimoni Lesu, dōTERRA Senior Director of creative innovation, has a conversation with Elena Starkey, dōTERRA Diamond and Founder 2.0. about what brought her to dōTERRA, and why she stays. Elena shares her profound trust in the value of dōTERRA and the opportunities it gives her family's future. She also gives pro-tips for following up before the end of the month rush, and shares why a variety of skills in your team is so important.    

On this Empowered Success podcast episode, Saimoni Lesu, dōTERRA vice president of creative innovation, talks with Jessica Moultrie, US Founder 2.0 and Presidential Diamond, all about why dōTERRA stands out from other direct sales companies, how to introduce others to the business side, and being a product of the product. They also discuss how to keep moving through the nos, and why it's important to always have uplifting people in your arena!

On this Empowered Success podcast episode, Saimoni Lesu, dōTERRA vice president of creative innovation, talks with Kara Kading, Diamond and Founder 2.0, about how she makes building fun, leads her team, and creates success for everyone in her organization. They also discuss real-life business objections, burnout, teaching classes, and building amid the financial climate of 2024.

Does time seem to get away from you? In this episode, we sit down with Ginna Cross—a Presidential Diamond highlighted in the most recent edition of Leadership magazine—for tips on increasing productivity and eliminating time wasting activities.

When you build your business, it's important to use your strengths to create lasting, effective habits. We emphasize it all the time but it truly is the key to your long-term success! Today, we sit down with Amber Drake, a Diamond from Michigan and a recent Founder 2.0 to discuss her tips for building those daily habits. Tips include a daily power hour, becoming a product of the product and simply knowing who you are! Get your notepad ready because you're going to want to remember this one! And as a reminder, be sure to check out the Strengths Guide to review your core strengths so you can start building a business that fits you.

It's easier to make sure we're doing all we can with the business if we use the amazing tools that have been given to us. Kara Kading, a doTERRA Diamond and Founder 2.0, reveals how you can make PIPES work for you, and how you can remain authentic on doing so. Her secret lies in focusing on individual people, and less on completing a checklist perfectly. Kara also shares how Refer a Friend has been going for her team, and insights on how to tailor it for yourself and your business. Be sure to check out the Business Building Guide and Refer a Friend for more information!

Does marketing your business for free sound too good to be true? In this episode, Presidential Diamond Dana Moore shares how you can use social media as a free marketing tool. You'll also learn strategies for connecting authentically online and doing social media your own way!

In this episode, we highlight Diamond Elyse Hanselman's feature in the Living Magazine and discuss ways to help fellow leaders get unstuck. Elyse's "secret sauce" includes meeting leaders on a personal level by checking in weekly and asking them questions from PIPES that focus on personal development. Tune in for tips on the best way you can support your leaders!

Recently, dōTERRA launched the Impact Guide—a one-stop-shop for those who want to build something bigger than themselves to learn various ways to build their business with impact. Jessica Knapton, senior strategist of impact marketing at dōTERRA® shares her thoughts on the Guide, as well as a few sneak peeks on what to expect from the 2023 Impact Report. If you're someone who believes in making an impact, this episode is for you. Access the Impact Guide by downloading it here. Also, check out the Digital Marketing Kit (DMK) for tools to share to help build impact in your business. View solicitation disclosures here.

Today, Rene Hanebutt, a Blue Diamond, joins us from Mexico to share her wise insights on how to keep rocking at your business during trials. Sometimes it's easy to let ourselves be defined by our adversity, but Rene insists that we can stay grounded and continue to show up for ourselves and the people in our lives, no matter what through minor daily practices for your mental health and powerful, personal mantras.

We talk about taking bold actions in the business, but what does that mean? Mandy Sommers, a Blue Diamond from Utah, joins us for a special episode today where she shares her daily key things that she does to tap into her strengths and keep her business progressing, particularly on how to find new business partners. Mandy's tips are simple but they may surprise you, so join us today, and get that pen and paper ready, because you're going to want to take notes on this one. doTERRA also provides various tools and resources to help catapult you forward. Check out the Business Building Guide, the Build Guide, and Business Building Courses. Also, check out How to Reach $500 in a Month, and, of course, the DMK for fabulous PDFs, sales tools, and assets.

Embracing your authentic self means showing up as who you are and not being exhausted by who you think you have to be, according to Whitley Foster, a Gold from Arizona. Today, she shares with us her tips for staying authentic and using your strengths to manage your business. As we stay true to who we are while building the doTERRA business, we begin to realize that the essential oils can become a vehicle for some of the best experiences that life has to offer. Check out the Strengths Guide for more tips on using your specific strengths to propel your business forward.

Every one of us has had those times when we feel defeated or like our business isn't going anywhere. The most important thing you can do in those moments is choose to not give up. Renata Rivera, a Diamond from Florida, shares her thoughts and wisdom on how she presses forward with her business, even when times get hard, and how she encourages her team members to do the same. Some of her tips may be different from what you would think. Check out the DMK for materials on how to support you and your team through the good times and the bad!

Today we sit down with Jessica Moultrie, a Presidential Diamond and new Founder 2.0, to hear her four best, creative ideas for hosting classes. Join us to hear all of Jessica's ideas and to get the juices flowing in your own brain. You may find new strategies to build your business that you'd never thought of before!

Perhaps the hardest part of building a doTERRA business is finding good leaders. So today, we sit down with Chasity Dedman, a Gold from Georgia, to hear her tips and advice for sharing the business opportunity. You never know who's actually going to be interested but it's still up to you to educate! Be sure to check out our updated Build Guide for additional resources and information on building your business.

Life isn't always ideal—there are seasons where we wonder how we can do it all. Annik Boily, a Platinum from French Canada, shares uplifting and encouraging advice for those who are building their business during the times of life that they didn't plan on happening. According to Annik, personal development and having a vision can get you anywhere. And even miracles take a little time.

How many of us have felt intimidated by getting others to join the LRP? Yet, it's such a big part of having a doTERRA business. Today, Roxann Vannekhoven, a Platinum from North Carolina, shares her tips for getting customers to feel excited and trust the benefits of the Loyalty Rewards Program. According to Roxann, helping customers understand the LRP is a part of good customer service, and if you want to be successful on selling the LRP, you need to have a system in place of how you do it. Get your notepad ready for some amazing advice! If you love this podcast and you want more, check out our Monthly Webinar Series and Empowered Success trainings. Also, as always, visit the Digital Marketing Kit for marketing assets, class materials and more as you grow your business. For more details on the Loyalty Rewards Program, visit This link.  

It's easy to desire to reach a goal, but it's harder to build the right momentum required to achieve that goal. Today we sit down with Jessi Moultrie, a Presidential Diamond from Oregon, to discuss how momentum impacts your business, as well as how to build upon it. Jessie gives six daily goals for everyone to think about that can really be the key to propelling your business forward. Everything starts with celebrating those little wins and then stacking them into big successes overtime. Don't forget to check out the DMK for social media assets and marketing tools to move your business forward.

doTERRA has got some exciting sales tools and ideas prepared for you to help propel your business this summer. Our theme, "Ready for Anything" encourages easy sharing wherever your adventures take you. Listen for fun new business sharing ideas, marketing materials, and even a new, limited-time only kit! You won't want to miss out on this one. Be sure to check on the DMK for Q3 social media assets, class scripts, PowerPoints, and more.

In April 2023, Dani Flynn, a Platinum from North Carolina, gave a fantastic webinar on how your greatest tool for growing your business is your inner power. This episode is an extension of that webinar, as Dani shares three main ways that she taps into her inner power: be very in tune with your strengths, look at your weaknesses as opportunities to grow, and be careful about the content you use to feed your brain. Listen to the episode for exciting inspiration that you may need right now to help you get past that mental block that's keeping you down. Also, the Refer a Friend program is a great asset to use for your business. Check out the Refer a Friend program page on doterra.com, as well as the DMK for ideas, social media assets and more!

How do we measure success? According to Laura Stoker, Presidential Diamond and US Founder 2.0, success is measured internally. We get to decide who we are. If we want to reach a certain goal, we have to believe in ourselves and have the right mindset and be authentic in everything we do. Listen to hear Laura's journey as, despite tragedy and everything else, she still pushed herself to be a part of Founders 2.0. Also, check the DMK for class materials, social media assets, and more to grow your business to its potential!

We want to go beyond the builder and dig deep into the individual crusades and causes led by Wellness Advocates that are changing the world. Today, we learn from Victoria Pleckenpol, a Presidential Diamond who uses the doTERRA business to make sure orphans are adopted by good families. This has helped her change many lives, worldwide. She reminds us that we may not be able to change the entire world, but we can at least do something to improve at least one.

Completing big, long-term goals like running a doTERRA business can feel overwhelming. That's why today, Angela Villa, a Blue Diamond from Utah, sits down with us to explain why small, simple, organized steps are so much more effective. Join us as she encourages you to take a good look at your business with eyes of compassion, and then gives ideas for where to go from there. It doesn't have to be complicated—you just have to keep moving.

On today's episode, Katelyn Neil (a Diamond from Charleston, South Carolina) shares her story about transitioning from the Marine Corps, to a veteran/doTERRA Wellness Advocate. As a veteran, Katelyn has dealt with some intense experiences, but through all of it, she found support with essential oils. She claims she would have never found that hope, had it not been for a different Wellness Advocate who started her on her doTERRA journey. This woman taught her that Wellness Advocates help people one-by-one and she shares some impactful advice on how other Wellness Advocates can do the same. You can read all about Katelyn's story, and others, in the doTERRA Essential Leadership 52 magazine.

ickets for doTERRA Convention 2023 went on sale May 16 and excitement is building! In today's podcast, we sit down with Scott Greer, direct of doTERRA Marketing, and talk about why attending Convention in person is so beneficial to your business. Among exclusive access to all the new products and a discounted price on the doTERRA Convention 2023 kit, you'll also enjoy an atmosphere filled with enthusiasm, education, and of course, your favorite essential oils. If you haven't purchased your in-person Convention ticket, now is the time to do so. Go to convention.doterra.com to purchase your early-bird ticket and review the agenda. Also check out the DMK for Convention sales tools and social media assets.

Leadership 2023 announced the brand-new, exciting Refer a Friend program, which gives Wholesale Customers the opportunity to share their favorite products for a 20% commission! In this episode, we sit down with Melody Brandon, a Blue Diamond from California, to discuss all the bright new opportunities Refer a Friend can bring to your business, as well as creative ways to implement it into your business. This program really is for our doTERRA leaders to get the ball rolling with fresh, new perspective! Our Marketing team is working hard to get you tools, powerpoint, and class materials you can use to implement this new program. Check the DMK regularly for new content!

Sondra Kahawaii is our Director of Global Leadership at doTERRA and today she explains the thought process behind Refer a Friend. This program was an idea that came from Wellness Advocates and is meant for builders to help their Wholesale Customers reap the rewards from authentic sharing. In this episode Sondra answers frequently asked questions about the program, and gives great insights behind its purpose. If you're interested in using Refer a Friend to build your business check out the DMK, as well as the Refer a Friend page for more information!